The Staff Dais was as familiarly energized, and busy as ever, a fact that Nana's calm-desiring mind would never enjoy, but she could, she supposed. Appreciate its' never changing. Having left the Astronomer behind, Nana was making her way along the dais to take up her seat, when several things caught her attention.

One; Paul's attire was as ridiculous and chuckle inducing as ever.

Two: there was an absolutely gorgeous cat occupying what would be the Headmaster's seat.

Three: James was bickering with Haddie Denaker (because things really never changed).

Four: they had the pleasure of having two new Professors in their midst.

Five: Mason Stevens appeared to be crying, oh dear.

And, last but not least, Justine McLeod was now effective Head of Slythetin House

She had a lot of addressing to do.

"Good evening, everyone." Nana greeted, taking her seat. "Pleasant summers?" She asked her coworkers, as she took up her goblet and poured herself water. The food would not be arriving for some time and though Nana was famished, her patience (helped by the water), would not waver.

Nana's eyes darted to the cat with curiosity. "Is that a lynx?" It was certainly not an English cat. The markings were more more common to felines in African countries, she believed. Which brought her thoughts to their Transfer Headmaster. The idea was... Interesting for lack of a better term, but their suggested Headmaster was someone she was fairly eager to meet, his background seemed quite similar to her own in terms of academia and she found herself keen to hear his thoughts and to see the differences in their methods based on their regions.

Turning to her new colleagues, Nana offered each a small, but polite smile. "Hello, welcome to Hogwarts. I'm Nana Ichihara, Transfiguration Professor." She said, bowing her head gently in their directions and offering hand to each woman in turn. "You're Divination and Muggles studies, correct?" now it was just a matter of who was who.

"Mister McLeod, I must congratulate you." Nana said, offering the Groundskeeper a warm grin. "Were you in Slytherin House as a student?" she asked, remembering how Paul had been a Ravenclaw in his days, but had been given Hufflepuff's Head Position.

and now. Miss Denaker and James.

Sigh.

"Hello, Miss Denaker. I trust your summer was fine. Nana calmly said, taking a long draught of her goblet. "quite kind of you to drop this by... " Her long fingers reached out to deftly snatch the flyer from James' hands. "But, I think Professor Draper does not appreciate the sentiment." Nana added, trying to gently diffuse the situation and to remind Denaker that this was her teacher she was speaking to.

really James? Egging on your students? Nana internally shook her head.

"Miss Lynch, glad to be back for the term?" Nana asked, smiling warmly at the young girl. They had been training through the summer and there was a fair bit more training to go, but Nana was pleased with the Slytherin's progress.

So far no tar and feathers.

Perhaps there was hope yet.