Turning her attention to (Abby) Helena smiled "I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your summer break dear. Did you go on that school trip I heard whispers in the halls about?"

The fifth year girl with the dark skin and honey coloured eyes (TiaMarie) that quietly took up a seat at the Claw table did not go unnoticed especially since she chose a seat not far from where Helena was hovering. "Good evening TiaMarie, why so quiet dear? Are you not excited to be back to learn new things?"

The hat had begun sorting new students and soon enough a boy with big glasses (Chris) joined the table. As his staring eyes focused on her Helena bowed her head slightly in greeting. "Welcome to Ravenclaw! Yes, I'm a ghost, Ravenclaw's house ghost to be exact. I'm Helena Ravenclaw." She introduced herself. "Some also call me the Grey Lady. And who might you be?" she wondered curiously.

When (Sophie) the newly appointed prefect of Ravenclaw arrived at the table by piggyback ride on her boyfriends back Helena almost shook her head in disapproval. A prefect had to talk walk and be an example. It was the first night though so she let it pass and smiled broadly. "Congratulations Sophie to your prefect appointment! Mr Kitridge told me the wonderful news. Are you excited to take on your new responsibilities?"

The girl that came over next dressed in Slytherin green robes (Amelia) got a small welcoming smile from Helena. "Good evening, it's nice to see that other house students have found friends in Ravenclaw. I wish you a lovely feast."

The boy (Asher) that next got sorted into her mother’s noble house chose to sit by himself and he didn’t immediately engage in conversation with the students closest to him. Interest awakened the transparent lady left her position at the head of the table to float towards the boy. "Welcome to Ravenclaw! I'm Helena Ravenclaw, the house ghost. And who might you young sir be?"

The week smile and feeble hi in her direction that was mumbled out by yet another newly sorted boy (Tyler) taking his seat at the table caused her to float a little closer to him smiling warmly. "Welcome to Ravenclaw! I'm Helena Ravenclaw the house ghost. And who might you be young man?"

Spotting (Penelope) waving around a stack of posters further down the table and asking her eagle peers if they were interested in adopting a pet rock Helena floated a little closer to the fourth year asking. "Evening Penelope, does the opportunity to adopt a pet rock extend to ghosts too?" Never mind the fact that she couldn’t touch human things. Maybe Penelope could be a dear and care for the rock on her behalf?

Eyes switching over to look at (Eden) once more Helena cocked her head to the side. "What could you have to be sad about on this magnificent night? Is it boy troubles?2 It was likely, given Eden's age. The lady had her own troubles. If only the Baron could stop loving her.

Gaze turning to the girl beside her (Layla) as she spoke Helena nodded thoughtfully. "I've heard that a good night’s sleep can cure many troubles but if it doesn't well I can always lend a listening ear. I've got lots of free time." So there you had it girls. Helena was offering her ear and sage advice if they wanted it. Otherwise she supposed the girl’s could always go and knock on their Head of House’s door.

Turning to the dark skinned second year (Janelle) that just now decided to slip into a vacant seat Helena smiled warmly. "Good evening Janelle. It's lovely to see you again too. I had a pleasant summer. I’m glad the castle is filling up again with your voices. It tends to get a little too quiet. How was your summer dear? Did you go on the school field trip?"