Once Gaston had finished handing out chocolate frogs and cards to the graduating seventh years at the other tables, he made a beeline for the Gryffindor table. He'd saved his own house for last because he had something to say to all the Lions, and there was no telling how long that would take! He coughed a little as he approached, choking on the stench from Peeves's dungbomb attack. He spared the floating nightmare a quick glare but otherwise ignored him. He had more important things to do!"Hello, everybody!" he greeted the students sitting at the table. He beamed at each of the Gryffindors and gave Mr. Emery and the Ilvermorny guests friendly smiles. "Good evening, [COLOR="teal"]Sir Nicholas!" he said, waving at the Gryffindor ghost.

Before he could launch into what he came to say, Mr. Salander beat him to it. He nodded in agreement and applauded a little at the end of the prefects speech. "Well, put, Mr. Salander! I couldn't have said it better myself!" he said. Then he addressed the group as a whole. "Congratulations on your House Cup victory! All of you went beyond the call of duty this term and have truly earned these badges Mr. Salander is handing out!"

Gaston's blue eyes landed on a pair of students (Levi and Dora) who deserved further recognition. "I'd also like to acknowledge our Gryffindor IMPS champions, Miss Dora Umbridge and Mr. Levi Kenning. The two of you exemplified the best qualities of Gryffindor house and represented your school with honor. I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say we're proud to call you our own!"

He started to turn away, but then he noticed one of the Ilvermorny seventh years (Maddox). "Oh, and Mr. Allen, he said, "here at Hogwarts we have a tradition of giving chocolate frogs to graduating students..." Or a tradition that he'd started anyway. "and it seems only fair for our guests to take part as well." He smiled as he handed the boy a chocolate frog. "Congratulations!"