A voice amplified by Sonorus sounded through the entrance area.

"May we have your attention, please? If everyone would please make their way to the grand stage area, the festivities will continue there. Please take a seat and get ready for our Ministry-led Board of Governors debate. All Board of Governors candidates, Hogwarts staff, and Ministry Department heads should take their seats now, please. Thank you."

OOC: So we're ready to get things started! When taking a seat, you can RP in any of the threads, as the grand stage can be seen from all locations. The debate itself will take place in the stage thread, though.