What a time to be alive! Or dead really, as it was in the ghost's case.

Electing to arrive in his usual flair, Sir Nicholas appeared through the centre of the table with a loud, "Hello! Welcome to Gryffindor!"

A greeting primarily meant for those newly sorted students, the house ghost quickly added to his words with an elaborate flourish of his translucent arms.

"And absolutely splendid to see all these returning faces as well. Good evening and welcome back, Gryffindors."