His Bloodiness was feeling a little lazy today and his entrance to the great hall had been delayed slightly, but he was here now, that was all that was important wasn't it?

He drifted through the wall and peered down at the children who were gracing the Slytherin table this term. Rather sparse so far, but he knew the table would be filling up more soon.

"I think I see a shiny new Badge, Carden." His gravely voice was quiet as he approached the quiet Slytherin boy. Maxton indeed looked like he didn't want to be here. "Congratulations, Do the house proud hmm?" He asked as he glided over to where a new Snake girl sat.

"Welcome to the best house Bettie Blackwell." He said as he eyed her for a moment before turning to Patrick

"Ahhh, Captain, I expect a win out of you this year, yeah?" His snakes had been out of the running to long with House Cups.