Originally Posted by LadyNerd

Awww. What Banana said was...sad! Lyra was already sad enough from wearing gawd awful YELLOW robes, not that she disliked the Huffies but the colour just drained her skin tone...like horribly. She listened as Banana finished then turned towards Bunny Bunbunz and smiled.

Lyra curtsied as Professor Bunbury greeted them in such a professional manner. Of course, she knew better. She knew that the professor couldn't show favoritism in any way, but..."Oh," she was surprised as the professor reached in her pocket and handed light blue pouches.

Carefully she opened up the pouch to reveal the COOLEST AND BEST THING she'd received since her teddy bear she slept with every night from Christian. "Professor this is just wonderful," she spoke with a bright smile. "I love it. Thank you so much!" On the inside she was jumping for joy but on the outside, she had to act like a lady.

Originally Posted by Anna Banana

Oh, Merlin! A gift of some kind from Professor Bunbury?!? That sounded exciting, as surely anything coming from the Herbology professor was sure to be completely awesome. Anna craned her neck a little in an attempt to get a sneak peek of whatever it was she was about to receive. Excited, much? Yup! You bet! A few seconds later, two, light blue pouches came into view, and Anna eyed them, completely fascinated by whatever it was inside of them.

She happily accepted the pouch that was handed to her and promptly pulled the little strings so as to open it. She pulled out a gorgeous, engraved and flashing pendant and held it up close to her eyes as she admired its beauty. "Oh, Professor! It's gorgeous! It's amazing! Thank you!" she exclaimed. Had she not thought she'd be hexed, she'd have come across the table and given the professor a little hug for all the thoughtfulness. As it was, though, Professor Bunbury didn't seem to be the hugging kind. It was always better to be safe than sorry. So instead, she settled for another thank you and a big smile. What a cool graduation present!

Originally Posted by RaRaRachieee

Originally Posted by XanaSnape

Professor Kazimeriz rose and walked over to the podium. The golden owl on the podium spread its wings, indicating that he was about to speak.

"Siiiiilence, please!" Professor Kazimeriz put his hands on the podium, waiting until the din died down. "Thank you and good evening. We draw to the close of another term at Hogwarts. As Deputy Headmaster, I am called upon to speak to you all at this, our final feast of the year. This term has been quite eventful. You have all faced and overcome many challenges-- broken quills and broken hearts, practical tests, written tests and the truest test of your talents and teamwork: banding together to thwart a land coup by rogue merfolk that threatened the safety of every member of this school. Your brave and honorable efforts helped preserve this institution. I believe I can safely speak for every member of the staff in saying that we are all proud of the accomplishments of each and every one of the students in this school." Professor Kazimeriz's ancient hands clapped three times slowly before he continued.

"It is with deep sadness that we must note that our dear Headmaster, Reynard Bontecou, and our Ancient Runes professor, Alessia Lupa, could not share in honoring you all on this final day of term. I know they would both love to be here to share this moment with you. As I am sure all of you know, Headmaster Bontecou was injured while protecting the students during an assembly on werewolves. I am pleased to report that the Headmaster is on the mend, and Professor Lupa is also recovering from this emotionally scarring experience." Kazimeriz spoke sternly; his eyebrows furrowed. He appeared to be the antithesis of 'pleased'.

"Your parents will all receive an owl of explanation, and can rest assured that every precaution will be taken in the following term to ensure your safety. We also wish to reassure you all that the saboteur of the werewolf restrains in the assembly will be found and brought to justice-- long before most of you board the trains to return to school next term." Kazimeriz's eyes flickered over briefly to rest on Truebridge and Lawson before he looked back at the student body and continued.

"Of course, for many of you, the trip home will be your final journey on the Hogwarts Express. Let us take a moment to honor those seventh year students who are graduating Hogwarts and who now face their futures as fully qualified witches and wizards. You have toiled long and hard while at Hogwarts; in graduating, you earn the right to freely pursue your dreams and boldly shape the Wizarding World of the future. Please rise as we honor you, the proud graduating class of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, 2069. Congratulations to you all." Kazimeriz nodded to the students and motioned for the seventh year students to rise. He began applauding them gently, giving the entire hall a few moments to join him in acknowledging the graduates before he finished the speech.

Originally Posted by NicoT

Ethan applauded too, though he was openly glaring at Kazimeriz. He looked down the table at Marcus with an 'I told you so' look and shifted in his seat.

An owl flapped in to the great hall, circled a few times and came to rest on Truebridge's shoulder. He took the message from the owl and began to read it even while the owl flapped its wings, spreading them in an echo of the golden owl on the podium.

Originally Posted by NicoT

Truebridge stood up too, his chair scooting out with an alarming screech. Not a discreet exit then.

He offered his hand to Annie and murmured in her ear again. "Was there anyone you wanted to say goodbye too first? We can't... wait too long."

Ethan himself made a mental note to write letters to those students that would be leaving. This was far more important.