Ah, so begins another term at Hogwarts! The evening's festivities had the resident Gryffindor ghost in high spirits. After nearly 600 years, he still never tired of welcoming some new lions to the pride. "Good evening, Gryffindors!" he greeted everyone as he hovered over the table. "And guests," he added upon noticing Miss Cambridge and a Slytherin girl he didn't know.

He turned to the Slytherin (Zarina). "Hello! I don't believe we've met. Sir Nicholas De Mimsy-Porpington, at your service." He gave the girl a deep bow before moving on.

It wasn't long before he spotted some new recruits. There were two young girls (Stasya and Emmeline), a young boy (Jason), and an older girl who he thought he overheard say her name was Shay. "Hello, Shay! It's a pleasure to meet you.Welcome to Gryffindor!" he said. "I am Sir Nicholas De Mimsy-Porpington, resident ghost of Gryffindor house.

He gave another, much more dramatic bow before addressing the little ones (Stasya, Emmeline, and Jason). "Welcome, welcome! Congratulations on being sorted into the noble house of Godric Gryffindor! What are your names?"