Sabbath stepped through into the common room glancing from right to left taking in the surroundings. A delicious aroma wafted towards him as the door closed behind him. After the feast yesterday evening, he’d thought he might never eat again, he’d been so full, but his stomach was telling him he was wrong and he was drawn forward in the direction of the enticing flavours.

He could see two teachers (Profs. Kittridge and Tanner) whom he had not yet met and also a girl (Kate) who had just plopped herself down on a nearby lounge suite, she was looking around as Sabbath approached. “Good evening, Sir,… Madam” he said smiling gently, tipping his head slightly to his school master and mistress in turn. “I’m Sabbath, its lovely to meet you”.

He continued to cross the floor to the girl on the lounge suite, “Hi there, would you mind awfully if I sat here with you, it seems like you’ve chosen the best seat in the house?” He indicated the seat beside her, flashed a lop-sided grin, as his eyes slipped cheekily to the large platter of food in front of her.