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Antonio greeted each student as they appeared, nodding to them as they entered the room. He smiled as Anna came in, he knew she understood the situation and could provide backup and reinforcement to what he was going to be saying if need be.
He looked around, wondering whether he should wait to begin speaking or hld off a while. He decided he should say something, so the students knew why they were here. "We're going to be talking about house points today, and working together as a team as well as what house pride really means," he said.
Standing from her chair, Anna said, "Professor, I have a few things I'd like to say about house pride and working together as a team," Anna began. "As prefect and Head Girl, a few of my fellow Gryffindors have approached me lately concerned about our rapid decrease in house points. Some of you have become very disheartened and discouraged, and I'd like to do what I can to help everyone have a really rewarding school year."
"I don't like to see any of my housemates upset and discouraged, as I am sure neither of you do, as well," she said. "So I'd like to take this opportunity to encourage you all to work together as a team and show some house pride for Gryffindor. This isn't a matter of attempting to win the house cup, as the school year has just started and anything can happen at this point. We may win, we may lose, but in the end it's how well we worked together that counts."
"Losing house points is no fun, but it's understandable that it does unfortunately happen. Merlin, even I've lost house points in the past," she said, with a light laugh. "I'd just like to see us at least work together to get out of the negatives. Perhaps that would help those of you who are becoming discouraged to feel a little better. Also, if there's anything I can do to help any of you or answer any questions, please do feel free to come to me. I'm always ready and willing to help out any Gryffindor...or, really, any student, for that matter."