Risu nodded curtly. "Indeed," he said. "We're all, er, ordered alphabetically by subject, so we will likely spend a lot of feasts together." He smiled his little smile again. "Of course, for most of the rest of the time, I'm up in the Tower. I know Muggle technology doesn't work here, but one of those ingenious elevators would not be the worst addition to the school."

With a sigh, he leaned back. "Of course, astronomy is not something for one who overly values their creature comforts. Neither is, I assume, Care of Magical Creatures," he added politely. "Before coming to Hogwarts I was a researcher at a large observatory. In the South African highlands. Months without a lot of contact apart from, you know, supply shipments. Absolutely the most beautiful night skies you could imagine, of course, and-..."

Risu was interrupted by the headmaster getting up and commencing with his little speech. His colleague likewise fell silent, and they listened to the short speech. At the end, the tables, as usual, filled with food. Risu filled his goblet with pumpkin juice. "So what did you do before getting this prestigious job, Professor?" he asked, letting his gaze wander over the food. "Hello, Jared," he added with a smile to the Charms teacher further down the table.