Originally Posted by Steelsheen

Salander listened as Evelyn began to speak, addressing each Slytherin's questions and comments. It is a great speech, and covered everything the new Slytherins needed to know and a reminder for older Slytherins that needs a bit more.... prodding. He crossed his arms before him and walked about discreetly, observing the behavior of Slytherins in the room-- some are taking the initiative to suggest how to get their house back on top, others are content to simply listen (and hopefully follow), while others... looks like they need keeping an eye on. He paused right behind the student (Orchid) that mentioned kissing butt "That is a double-edge sword..." he spoke suddenly "Sure anybody can be flattered-- HOWEVER know that many Professors can see right through your intentions, and some might actually take that negatively, an insult to their intelligence so to speak. So instead of that earning you any favors, you might end up being branded as something else." he said flicking his nose at the last word. He didnt have to say it aloud, it was easy to understand what he meant. "If your thinking of doing something and you dont know how that will affect yourself or all of Slytherin-- then dont do it." Meaning dont try any tricks unless you really know how to pull it off with great aplomb.

He turned slightly when the stinkbombers (Sky and Aurora) stood and started to apologize. That made him smile "Apology accepted" at least as far as he was concerned "True courage isnt just one raring for a fight, its owing up to times when you make mistakes, and doing everything you can to correct it."


He then stood beside Evelyn, then clasped his hands behind him "Something for all of you to know..." he eyed the new students "--and something to be reminded of..." he said referring to the returning students "Last term, Slytherin had the rare honor of winning every championship in Hogwarts-- Quidditch, Gobstones and the House Cup. That doesnt happen very often... " if at all. "My birthday comes right around the time of the closing feast. I would really, REALLY want another trifecta-- all three trophies bearing the illustrious name of Slytherin at the end of this term." He looked at each of them intently, a playful smirk tugging the corner of his lips "That isnt asking for much is it? After all, this is the house where the GREAT are sorted into." Now time to prove if they are indeed as GREAT as the Sorting Hat said they are.

"You've all been incredibly patient and cooperative, and now time for your reward." he gestured to the mouth-watering feast before them "Bon Appétit!"

Originally Posted by AuroraQuinn

If Aurora was the sort of person to cry, she would be doing so now. She was angry. And felt more than a little foolish... and then... then they started talking about Quidditch and Gobstones and winning and it was all... ARGH! She knew they had to win. She needed to win. She needed something to see her through next summer. She was already dreading going home and it was only October...

There's something important about October...

She brushed it aside, she could think straight at the moment. She stared at the food... she, Aurora Stewart-Quinn, the girl with the bottomless stomach, couldn't summon an appetite...