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Forever the optimist, wasn't Schmoe? Malachi was under no such false hopes where the students and detentions were concerned, especially not when his very son was the next to test the man's patience. Once again, the man amplified his voice, his tone no less amused than it had been when he addressed Rivers.
"Kale Trent, that will be 5 points from Gryffindor and you will remain within acceptable volume for the remainder of the evening if you don't want worse. You're back at school, act as you know you should lest I have to remind you."
Perhaps it was best to get this feast underway before any further disturbances could present themselves. "Running will come in handy around here." Malachi added as an aside to June, listening to Eris deny any strange observations. There was something, he was sure there was but the man couldn't put his fingers on it.
Trent began knocking at the side of his goblet as he always did then waited for the students to settle.
"Good evening, everyone. I see you're no less inclined to test the limits this term than you have been in previous terms. Let me start this speech by saying it's not a good look. Everyone who's sitting at a table that doesn't match your tie, you've got 30 seconds to find yourself at the right table before I begin handing out real detentions."
The Headmaster eased back in his chair, waiting out the seconds in his head and making note of any who did not move for later.
Now then.
"I didn't want to start this speech with stern words but once again, it's become necessary. Let me remind you all, the opening feast--like the end of term feast--is an official school function. You will show up in full, proper, uniform. You will sit where you are designated. You will keep the volume to a suitable level. This is not a party. This is not the average meal in the Great Hall. Let this be the last time I have to warn anyone. I won't be so lenient moving forward." So they'd best remember that.
Malachi cleared his throat and loosened his tie. "Now then, welcome back to school. To our first years and transfers, welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I am your Headmaster, Malachi Trent. You'll learn soon enough that this school, much like every other, has rules and consequences for those who think themselves above those rules. We also have many clubs and societies you can become involved with, in fact, the drama club will be hosting auditions for our latest play for those who want to be involved." See? Not an entire doom and gloom greeting.
"This term, joining staff, we have Professor June Flamsteed in the role of Herbology Professor and Professor Dalton Jones taking over in the capacity of Potions. We'll also be having visiting Potions Seminars this term. You'll hear more on those as the year progresses." Those were still being arranged.
"And before I forget, many of you will notice a forest at the edge of the grounds. It happens to be named the "Forbidden Forest". As most of you may have guessed from the name, you're not allowed in there. Go in there anyway because rules don't apply to you and I'll do my best to show you otherwise." He'd had ENOUGH of students sneaking in there. "Classes begin tomorrow at 8 sharp. I suggest getting some good sleep before then. You'll have the whole year to catch with or make new friends. Let's have a good year? Yeah? Let's eat!?"
Right on cue, the food began to appear and not a moment too soon. He was starving!
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