with the sorting ceremony over, botros got up from his chair and clinked his goblet with the silver spoon twice urging everyone to pay attention. When that didn't work, he put the wand on his throat, "good evening, hogwarts," he spoke smiling. "welcome everyone to another year at hogwarts. Old students, welcome back, hope you had a good holiday and are all ready to tackle the new term with fresh spirits. New students, welcome to your first hogwarts year. This school is not like other magical schools, we have unprecedented history that makes us one of the bests. This comes with unpredictable adventures: Some to remind us to stay united, stick together and be one, strong hand against hardships. And others to wield us into a better shape to face the world outside those majestic, protective walls," he paused, making eye contacts and letting those important messages sink in.

"this term we have several new professors who bring us extraordinary and new horizons. We have professor beatrice york of transfiguration," he extended his hand to indicate the white-haired woman. "professor paul myers of herbology," the white-haired man. "professor astrid baxter of charms," the brunette on the other side of the table. "and i'm happy to announce that miss helena ravenclaw will take over history of magic." he gave the lady-ghost a beam. "you've all met our new groundskeeper, mr. Justin mcleod who will also help mrs. Murdoch in leading the slytherin house. For care of magical creatures... We're currently having a discussion with someone for it, and hopefully we'll have a very happy announcement to make regarding that matter." ahem, no need for more details in case the 'someone' didn't agree to take it. "in my place, professor moxley will be hufflepuff head of house assisted by professor culloden." a little clap clap for all of them.

"i'm sure we've all had a long day and we're eager to wolf down those delicious dishes our loyal house-elves prepared for us, but first allow me to make some more announcements," sure the food was not here to judge it being scrumptious yet but when the food was ever bad here at hogwarts? Okay, maybe that one time with the ice cream, but other than that?? Never. Exactly. "this year, professor sabel dakest, defense against the dark arts teacher and ministry-approved auror, is working on launching a dueling club for both students and staff. We thank him and wish him the best," a modest applause from botros and the school. "furthermore, following last year's unfortunate events," respectful pause. "we're going to have a year-long series of multiple camps to charge our mind, heart and body with positive energy and reform ourselves to be in a better state wholly. Not just that, we planned many surprises to accompany those activities. And fair warning, there will be rewards of different kinds for those who achieve the best they could from those camps." whew! So much news in one night. That ought to keep them awake for a while. Heh heh.

"lastly, you are all sorted in houses now. Your housemates will be your friends and your family for the next nine months, so try to get to know them better." a friendly smile for them all. "have a good meal and don't forget to look for your prefects when it's time to leave to your dorms." he snapped his fingers and the feast was officially laid out on all five tables.

Let's eat!

Happily Botros walked into the Great Hall with a long parchment in hand. He didn't walk walk into the hall rather he stood at the double doors and used his wand to stick the parchment on there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Announcement

NEW RULES: In the spirit of making a fun change in our everyday routine schedule, headmaster has issued the following rules to be followed by students and staff alike:
Please hum the school song when you enter the Great Hall on Saturdays.
Must try a new food every Thursday dinner.
Please say everyone's name backwards at breakfast.

Those who are caught not following the rules will receive appropriate consequences.

Thank you.

- B

Patting it with his hand happily, the headmaster continued on to the staff dais to have some dessert.

He realized the mistake he made the minute Cassie touched his hand and looked at him in sympathy. He nodded vigorously along to her explanation. "Yes, yes, definitely hungry. I'll... I'll do the speech now," he agreed and looked out at the four tables crowded with students.

Ahem.

There we go. He stood up and touched a spoon to his goblet releasing a loud clink clink clink. "Good evening everyone!" He called out enthusiastically, "I hope everyone's had a great year this term. Things have been at a steady pace thanks to the efforts of our professors and staff, let's give them a round of applause for everything they do to keep the student at its best." He waited for the said round of applause, and took a peek at his notes. "As you all know, we had different camps on our grounds this year. Students competed, some have won and others were not so lucky. Tonight we'd like to reward those who have had the best school spirit by participating fairly and brilliantly in those, uhhh," frown. "--camps." He cleared his throat and read out from his parchment. "First place is Ms. Hady Lynch, next comes our Head Boy Mr. Zander Adair, joined by Prefect Dot Wojack and Mr. Benjamin Atreyu next. Mr. David Truebridge is the fifth of top students this year, congratulations to everyone." He joined everyone in clapping for them before a moment of silence heavily fell on everyone...

.. including Botros...

.... uhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... "And so... there is..." he stammered, looking down at Cassie and wiping his forehead. "Yeah! There is a reward for all five, a tour of the Quidditch stadium at a match this coming season of their chosen team." Yes! Botros beamed at his students, a little relaxed he remembered that bit. "Mr. Zander Adair and Benjamin Atreyu will be offered an internship at the ministry this summer, too. It hasn't been established yet, so everyone should wait for uhm-- the uhhh---" What the heck?? He rubbed his eyes a couple times before a small sigh. "We contact them." There. All better. "We're all tired, I guess, so hang in there for tomorrow's ride home and bon appetit." Aaaand the feast has officially started.