It was that glorious time of the year and Sir Nicholas had worn a particularly large ruff this evening.

"GOOD EVENING, GRYFFINDORS!" he announced as he made his ceremonious entrance up through the middle of the table. "Allow me to extend a personal salutations and welcome to our newly sorted. Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington at your service. Resident ghost of Gryffindor Tower," concluding his brief introduction with a deep waist bow.