Marilyn rolled her eyes at Mia...seriously? Whatever...
SPOILER!!: The HEADMASTER's speech
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cassirin
"Good evening, Hogwarts students and faculty," he began once the volume was acceptable. "I want to welcome you to another year at Hogwarts, another year for learning and growing, and another year for taking in as much as you can before we set you loose on the world again in 10 months."
"I apologize for the state of the Great Hall upon your entry. We've all had a busy summer, and if things weren't up to our normal level of excellence, we appreciate the fast actions of our house elves to fix the issues. I hope you will express your gratitude to them when the opportunity appears, and I'm sure we will all enjoy the wonderful dinner they've prepared when it arrives in a few moments." He gave a fixed look at that, implying that whether the students were grateful or NOT, they'd best act it in his presence. Never was a good reason to be rude to those who served.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cassirin
"As those returning can see, we have a number of new faces up here at the staff table. New faces does not imply naivety, however, and I think you'll find them to be a tough yet fair group. Let's give them the respect they deserve, please. Classes will begin in a few days, and I hope you're looking forward to them." He certainly was, although that was more to the fact that classes gave the students less time to get up to trouble.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cassirin
"Finally, we have a busy year planned for you, even in addition to classes and homework. I hope you'll keep your eyes on your house bulletin boards and the board in the Entrance Hall for reminders and announcements. Our top point earners from last term should expect their visit to happen in the new few days, so keep an eye out for an owl from the Ministry. And... enjoy your meal!"
He raised a hand in acknowledgment before sliding back into his seat just as the food appeared on each table in the Great Hall. Now see? That was good service.
When the Headmaster began talking, Marilyn shut her mouth and listened with rapt attention. Perhaps he'd shed some light as to why everything was in disarray...
Busy summer? He was asking them to THANK the elves...Well, Marilyn supposed that wasn't too bad. They had done a lot for her in the past...whether or not their behavior now was off par. Having to clean her own silverware, however, was disturbing. At least the elf had gotten around to cleaning everyone elses...
When he began talking about the teachers, there was an air of mystery. They sounded...brilliant...and Marilyn was secretly EXCITED to get back in the classroom. Especially Potions.
FOOD! Thank Merlin!
Smirking, she pulled a plate, still feeling slightly cautious because of the disastrous state they were in beforehand. Did cleaning spells disinfect? Marilyn would hate to catch some deadly disease because she was too hungry to NOT eat.
*shifty*