Cass headed for the raised platform where the long staff table was situated. What was she doing here again? Why;d she even go up here? It seemed like a good idea when she was sitting with her house with no one to talk to...but right now it just seemed like a not so well thought off plan. She turned back but then stopped mid step. What happened to all your courage? a part of her said but then another part answered She isn't a Gryff! She's a Slytherin! Cass shook her head to get rid of the opposing voices and stepped on the platform once again, she was already here, why bother turning back?

"Excuse me, has the Slytherin head of house and the DADA teacher arrived yet?"