Alessia turned her head away from Stinky, as Papa Valon was making his speech.

Unscheduled sabbatical for personal reason... why not tell these kids the truth: The headmaster came to his senses and instead of telling his bride to be he was having cold feet, he ran away, leaving her...

It was as she was thinking of herself that she heard of Truebridge's dismissal... She was glad mainly that he would go... but... a little confused on the why... As for Marcus, she wasn't really sure of what to think... Papa Valon knew best... and he was acting Headmaster now...

"Mr. Denton, please take your seat... this isn't a battle for you to fight." her tone was sweet but stern, "Miss Upstead, please do the same... Professor Lawson, will speak to you in due time, and if he cannot he will owl you..." She said to her Slytherin.

"Gentlemen..." She said to Marcus... though she included Ethan, "This isn't the place to argue... make your complaints formal if you must... but not in front of the students please." Papa Valon had probably already conferred with the education department...