Isabelle had made her way to the staff table from the back door in the great hall. She was slightly later than she intended, having lost track of time unpacking. She was seriously considering leaving everything behind at the end of term, to save time at the beginning of the next. The kids surely wouldn't notice the same things in the practice room?

Clearing her throat, she walked up the steps and took a quick look at the table and it's occupants. She seemed to be the only person down her end right that minute, with Seren being her closest neighbour. Everyone else seemed to be down the other end - including a couple of new faces.

Smiling at them all, she called down a loud enough "Good evening everyone," and sat in her seat, pouring herself a goblet of water.