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Was he looking forward to further board interference? Not hardly. After the inconvenience that was Healer Poppy, Malachi felt the school was due having the Board of Governors taking a step back and letting them try to handle things themselves. That they insisted on further interference was nothing but a further inconvenience.
Now, was he surprised Upstead simply moved back to the Gryffindor table? Again, no. Malachi watched with a detached calm for a moment, watched his lions speak with Upstead, waited to see if any would try to get his attention. When none did, Malachi pushed up from his seat.
"If you'll all excuse me a moment."
With that, he headed from the dais and down to the Gryffindor table and the problematic student.
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There. Sorted, as much as it could be for the night.
Malachi headed back to the dais and resumed his seat. "Before we have further interruptions, I think it's about time we got this feast underway." Especially now with the last of the students having been sorted.
The Headmaster tapped at the rim of his goblet with his fork, waiting only long enough for the students to settle. Voice appropriate in volume, he began. "Good evening. Let me welcome you all, new and returning, to what will most likely be a magical and ...eventful year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. A special welcome to our new members, both staff and students alike. I hope you will soon come to see Hogwarts as your home away from home." And that they would treat it that way.
"Some of you, I see, have already started to push the bounds of the institution so I'll take the time to remind you, this is a school. Schools have rules. If you would not like to be at this school, come have a talk with me and we can have this arranged." It wasn't a difficult process. "I can assure you all, there will be enough to do without you making unnecessary trouble for yourself and the school staff."
There may have been a brief glance over at the Slytherin table but...he was mostly talking to everyone. "On that note, when you see something that shouldn't be happening, don't simply mill about and let it happen. Find someone if the situation is too much for you to handle but it's everyone's responsibility to see to the rules being followed as best they can. I don't want anyone drawing their wands at each other, no fighting either. If you can't resolve it with words, find a professor." And while that was meant for his lions, it also went for everyone else.
"I'd like to take the time to welcome our new members of staff. From the right, we have Professor Jordan Strum reprising his role as Ancient Runes Professor after his year away from the castle, Professor Mia Paszek will be taking over the role of Care of Magical Creatures while Professor Simon Holden will take on the role of History of Magic. In Muggle Studies, we have Rosalee Applewood as professor and Javier Hernandez as Potions Master." He paused between each, allowing them time to acknowledge themselves for the students before continuing on to the next.
"We should all also expect to see a bit more of our Board of Governors this term. We will be beginning a project within the week. Look out for more on that, later." He didn't even cringe, see? He was coping. "For the new among us, I'd like to make mention of a certain forest at the very edge of the school grounds. Real big, hard to miss, very forbidden. It's not the place for a stroll or a picnic or an adventure. Don't go in there. You may be eaten or end up wishing you were." While he considered whether he'd save them or not.
"Lastly, I do hope you have a good term. Get some sleep, it's been a long day and you'll be seeing me first thing in the morning. Falling asleep in my class is....rather il-advised. Now then, let's eat!"
And just like that, there was food. His favourite part of the feast.
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