Staff Table by Victoria Bunbury (BanaBatGirl) The staff and a few new faces are seated at a long table stretching across a dais at the front of the Great Hall. Feel free to come up and greet them after the Headmistress has given her speech and the feast has started. Click Me To Enlarge! |
"...and this is where you'll be sitting, Mr. Amoroso, and you, Cassandra," Anastasia was heard saying as she led the way into the Great Hall. A great rumble of thunder shook the hall just as the Headmistress finished speaking and Annie's hand went instinctively to the pretty brooch she had taken to wearing ever since she'd left Egypt. Merlin knew her old place of employment never saw weather like this gloomy eve. Good thing the children hadn't had to walk, eh? It was about to downpour any second. "Please have a seat and make yourselves at home. We'll catch up with Professor Lainey shortly, I'm sure." The Headmistress flashed the Governors a tight smile and slid into her throne. |
Seren was her usual excitable self as she made her way to the Great Hall. Having hidden out in the Staff Room for the past couple of hours in an effort to avoid the weather. Besides, she had some reading to catch up on. Heals clicking, Seren reached her seat on the dais, and noticed there were new additions to their party. "... Hello!" she chirped, all smiles. "That's a lovely brooch," she added to the red head. |
Leobald was in an upbeat and happy mood as he made his way into the Great Hall which was filling up with students. For the evening he was clad in his brand new dark red robes. As he passed between the table's he couldn't help but notice that some of the student's looked battered and some even a little sickly. The hospital wing would no doubt be swimming in patients by the end of the feast but he had no idea why. He had been sitting in the back room of the library labeling a new shipment of books for most of the day which practically isolated him from any outside news. Leobald was completely unaware of any train malfunction. Coming up to the staff dais he shot a warm smile in the directions of all the new additions to the staff. "Good evening!" His eyes rested on the red head. "Beautiful brooch." he commented in passing. Was the red head the new headmistress? Taking his assigned seat a few spots from Seren, Leo greeted cheerily "Good evening, Seren. You look very pretty in that red dress." |
"Merlin's Beard. I haven't been back here in so many years..." He said looking around the Great Hall. He glanced over at the Slytherin table and smirked. One particular spot. That's where he'd sat. That had been his spot and now... some girl was sitting in it now. She looked to be a fifth year. Mehh no matter. He was on the Dias now. OH YEAH! "Thank you headmistress," He said politely and sat down. "This is the life..." "Amoroso." Hecate said from her seat. Hecate looked tired. Her face showed signs of ware and she had been sitting straight back in her chair to not show it. There were bags under her eyes, and her hair didn't seem at its fullest. She didn't look pregnant as she had no belly. She had also began using a special perfume to cover up the smell her breath had developed. "Nice to see you in the Great Hall." She said simply. "Lafay!" He said and then smiled. "Fancy meeting you here." and he chuckled softly. She was not looking better. No matter. He knew the woman didn't want to talk about it, so he went on. "Remember when you got angry with me at dinner your 5th year? And you set my chicken leg on fire while I was eating it just enough to burn off my cool mustache?" He chuckled again... those were the days. "Not a cool mustache. It was peach fuzz and it was the reason so I got angry." She would have lost her prefect badge had Alexander not intervened. "It's better gone." She smiled at him though. "I've got to keep an eye on the house table. But stop by my office later, we'll walk around the halls and reminisce." She said with a nod. "Love to." He said and smiled back. |
Entering in a little tardy, Tristan took his seat. He was a very busy man, after all, they were lucky he'd found the time to attend such a frivoulous event. He reached over and pulled the pitcher of what looked like water and huffling a little, poured himself a glass. His eyes wandered the table, and he saw the stunning redhead he'd agreed to return to teach for. He nodded in her direction. Gingers always stick together. |
Is simply had been aaaaaaaaaaaaages since Marion had stepped foot in these charming halls and heard the clicking and clanking of her heels on the stone floors. Of course now, instead of school shoes, she wore rather fancy shoes of a deep purple that stood out against her long lilac skirt. Perhaps she should have shown a bit more of her former house spirit and worn something in brilliant marigold, but no matter. There would be plenty of time for that. "Hellooooooooo dears," she sang as she made her way towards her seat and sat down. This was her seat, wasn't it? Turning to her left, Marion noticed she was seated next to a blonde woman in a red dress and she inclined her head in greeting. "Evening darling, Marion Burbage." |
"Some things never change, do they?" Cassandra took the seat that Anastasia had pointed out, although her eyes never left the ceiling overhead and the tapestries and the students entering the Great Hall (looking rather rougher than she remembered). My, it brought back so many memories. Oh, oh! Cassandra took the napkin off the table and dabbed at her eyes as she spotted the first years lining up for the Sorting... with her daughter lurking in the middle of the line and trying not to look half a head taller than those around her. What a special moment, to see one's own child get sorted. |
Gemma walked towards the staff table clicking her way as she went in her new blue heels. Her pace slowed down as she viewed the staff table. Yes it was going to be a crowded opening dinner with the BOG sitting with them. She wasn't completely sure why they were here and she had to admit that it made her a little bit nervous. But through her nervousness, she kept walked and kept smiling as she found her seat. She walked up to her spot giving everyone a little "hello" as she went. |
Sophia clip clopped her way into the great hall. Her mood very much reflected the weather outside more stormy than gloomy though. She shrugged her damp cloak off and banished it to her quarters, like she did with her trunk then headed towards the table gown sweeping the ground as she did so. She did not miss the faces there either but was in no mood to initiate conversation so she muttered a "pleasant evening all" and sunk into her seat, scowl firmly in place. |
Vanora had arrived! A little rough looking, thanks to the stormy weather outside, but she had arrived nonetheless. And despite that stormy weather, which usually put a damper on things, she couldn't help but feel EXCITED. She was back at Hogwarts! She was allowed, no, she was supposed to sit at the staff table. She had a really cool prefix before her name! So many things to be excited for. With a slight skip in her step, the newly appointed Care of Magical Creatures Professor made her way up to the staff table, shooting everyone already present a grin. Her eyes briefly glanced around for Cece, but not seeing the Healer yet, she moved herself around the table and got comfortable in her own seat. Oh, look! She could see everything from her seat! Exciting. |
SPOILER!!: Droo From his seat Leobald could see how Hecate arrived to take her usual seat chatting with one of the BoG members a man which seemed to be a character of sorts. It was a long way to the other side of the table but from what Leo could see it looked as if Hecate was still sick or just recently cured off sickness since she looked tired and battered almost like some of the student’s sitting around the tables. Had Hecate ridden on the train with the kids and thus been injured too? Speculate he could only do from his current position. Quote:
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And the woman was singing too? Leo eyes widened for a moment as he took in the older woman’s figure. He ignored commenting on the ‘dear part’ and instead greeted her with a warm smile. "Good evening, madam. Is this your first visit to Hogwarts?" Who was she? He couldn’t help but wonder and why was she sitting in Cecelia’s seat? Leo shifted his position on his seat slightly. This was going to be an interesting feast. Quote:
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At the other end Leo saw another new staffer take her seat a ginger haired woman (Vanora) by the looks of it. |
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Dash didn't mind the stormy weather. In fact it gave him a bit of an excuse for showing up later than normal, rather than the truth, which was that a crying six year old really was something that made him want to stay put. Shrugging his cloak off, he show cased his deep blue robes, before even reaching the table. Dash's eyes flickered just a bit around the great hall, then to the staff table which seemed abnormally bigger. However, like Anastasia had specified in her staff meeting, the board of governs were expected at the feast. He didn't really think anything of it, and continued up the steps to the staff table. Quote:
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Calista made her long journey from the Divination Tower just like she had every day her previous term at the Castle however she had spent MUCH more time getting ready for this Feast. Rumor had it that the key members of the Hogwarts Board of Governors were going to be breaking bread with the staff tonight and the Headmistress would be there, yes and Callie wanted to impress these people. Being on the good side of your bosses and the ones who paid you was always a positive thing. The blonde calmly entered the brilliantly lit Great Hall and flitted in between the long tables to the Staff dias. She was wearing a tight fitting orange dress that ended just past her knees with a black belt; her hair in a bun. The Divination Professor's arms jingled with the familar braclets and bangles accompanied with the Atlantis one given to her by the mysterious yet kind History of Magic Professor. She had made it a personal goal to get to know that man more this year. She needed more friends on Staff. And now she was at the table with the noticable amount of new faces and extra chairs. Gulp. Quote:
Pushing a flyaway bang behind her ear Calista walked directly to the woman who she most nervous about meeting tonight. One would typically be a tad hesitant to meet the cousin of an ex boyfriend with whom you stole from and sort of used your Seeing ability to manipulate him into a relationship. At least Callie felt bad now about it and she was worried Indigo would have told her now Boss. Awkward. "Good evening Headmistress Truebridge. I'm Calista Elwood, Divination. You're brooch is quite lovely." Callie had always loved accessories as one could tell with a quick look at her. She began to twist one of her bracelets nervously, a smile all the while present on her lips. Just play it cool she might not know about all that. Quote:
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"Hello Hecate." The woman HAD yelled at her last term but Elwood assumed it was just because of all the frozen students in the woman's classroom. Yeah, nothing to worry about. She also noticed a strange man, probably a Governor talking with the Potions Mistress. Callie gave him a small wave. Quote:
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A tad starstruck Calista leaned forward in her chair and waved down at the woman, not really knowing what else to do. Quote:
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Siiiigh. Callie didn't like this woman from the beginning, as a matter of fact, one year from this very night. They met as equals, both new to the school but she had already assumed herself better than Callie which had turned her off of the woman ever since. The blonde also had a bad feeling that she was the one that had sent in word to the gossip paper that she was Fake and her Seer abilities were all a sham and a lie. "Sophia." Yeah that was all she got, not even a nod. Quote:
Deciding to suck it up for the time being, Calista leaned over Sophia (not caring if she thought it was rude or not) and held her hand out for the newcomer. "Welcome to Hogwarts! Calista Elwood, Divination." Quote:
O___o "Everett, I'm sure she's just confused." She was |
Well Hops and the students were lucky on the way up to the Castle but had to brave the downpour for a few minutes on their way into the Entrance Hall. Harold was used to storms from back in his youth living in Wales so they didn't bother him and they were nothing a quick drying spell couldn't fix. Now dry and warm, the Three Broomsticks shopkeeper and owner made his way to the raised dias reserved for the School Staff, and for this evening, guests of honor--himself and the other Board of Governor members. On his way, Lagerty waved to a few familar faces, the student patrons who filled his pub on the Hogsmeade weekends, and strayed close to his old House table of Hufflepuff. When he reached the table he gave nods and welcomes to the Staff members already congregated there. Quote:
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It seemed no matter how hard she tried, Medea found herself never able to be one of the first to arrive at the feast. Although this time she blamed it on Erma. That cat kept rubbing on her, making her clothes all furry. Alas, fur free, heels clicking on the ground, and with an utmost positive attitude, Medea entered the Great Hall, gaze automatically locating the staff table. Definitely not one of the first. Although she did spy that there were a couple more chairs than usual, as were the good handful of people she didn't know, Headmistress included. The mood of the Great Hall didn't go unnoticed however. It was...different. Certainly the brewing storm hadn't gotten the students all riled up had it? Nothing like the Hogwarts feast that couldn't cheer them up! Stepping up to the staff table, she nodded and gave her pleasant "good evenings" to those she passed by before taking her seat between the Charms and Divination professors. Goodness, there were a lot of new professors. Quote:
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Cece had seriously contemplated just skipping the Opening Feast altogether this term but in the end decided she best make an appearance. After all, they did have a new headmistress and there were members from the Board of Governors there. It probably wouldn't look so good if one of the staff members didn't show up. Besides, she had promised a certain young Slytherin that he would be seeing her soon. She didn't want him to think anything had happened to her... or his broom. Plus she wanted to be there to congratulate her cousin once he got sorted into Slytherin. After scanning the Slytherin table and not finding either of the boys she was looking for, Cece finally made her way to the staff table where she found... SPOILER!!: This is MY seat ... Someone sitting in HER seat, and Dash trying to say it was HIS seat. "Your seat Dash? I do believe the last time we sat at this table, this seat here..." she said pointing to the one the clearly confused woman was sitting in, "...was my seat, not yours. Your seat is over there, on the other side of Seren." This time she pointed to the empty seat between Seren and Leo... where Dash needed to go sit. "Maybe while you're teaching this woman her alphabet, you can learn yours as well." Because the last time Cece checked the alphabet, Healer came before Herbology while History of Magic came after Herbology, meaning Dash needed to move on over to his own seat and this other woman to wherever she landed in the alphabet. Or, Cece could just go sit at the end of the table next to Hecate since the transfiguration professor wasn't there yet. She was sure the potions mistress wouldn't mind her sitting there for a bit. Then maybe later she would just make her way down the table next to Vanora. They did have a lot of catching up to do after all. |
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"Mr. Scabior! My, don't you look dapper this evening. I'll try to stop by your office before I head home again." Quote:
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"But Anastasia handled it admirably, and the Ministry stepped in almost immediately." Funny, that. Almost as if they'd anticipated trouble. |
Well this was shaping up to be a rather interesting start of term feast. Quote:
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What happened to Dash Seren gave the woman an appologetic look before pouring herself a pumpkin juice. It was going to be one of those nights. And indeed... Quote:
"Jayden, it's so good to see you. I had a splendid summer, thank you." Pausing briefly, she looked down the table... hhmm. "I suggest you return to your house table for the time being dear, the Headmistress hasn't given er speech yet." And the little Eagle wouldn't want to get off on the wrong foot with the woman. First impressions and all. Quote:
"Callie!" she chimed out of excitement. "Oh that's wonderful! They're not giving you any trouble are they?" Cause you know, teething was one thing, but they rarely grew out of their seedling mentality. Playful blighters they were. Seren was conscious of the fact that the BoG were... HERE!.. amongst them. Perhaps she ought to have introduced herself, but she hadn't wanted to interfere or get in the way and all. |
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She did, however, raise an eyebrow at the man next. No introduction? Hmmm. "Marion Burbage, dear," she repeated as she extended one of her hands towards him. Quote:
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Yes, she was well aware that that was not what this studmuffin meant, but she was willing to overlook his RUDENESS for the time being seeing as she was the visitor here. Quote:
She did venture a glance towards the studmuffin before making her towards the other side of the table. "Perhaps we both should find our own seats now, hmmmm?" And an apology for startling her would be much appreciated as well, but that went without saying. Right, Mr. Studmuffin? |
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Now, if only classes were happening now. Nerd status! :doof: |
The damp weather did not do much to improve Josephina's mood. Though she was grateful that her dwellings were located inside the castle and also that her responsibilities didn't extend to seeing the kids off the train. Which meant she took great care in finalizing some things around her classroom before getting ready for the feast. A feast that she had to look exceptionally presentable for, as a veteran professor, and head house, considering it was the first with the new headmistress. Not to mention if the rumors were true of the Board of Governors dining with them. Clacking her way down the aisle, she noticed the sorting ceremony had begun and immediately her hazel eyes found her Hufflepuffs, searching for the new ones. And then, her eyes came up to the dais and she frowned; so many chairs. But at least one thing was consistent, which was that her chair was still second from the end. Quote:
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"Hello. Welcome to Hogwarts. I'm Josephina Hadley, the Arithmancy Professor." And they were obviously going to be meal partners for the year. Quote:
"Welcome to Hogwarts. It's a great view from up here, no?" Fina said conversationally. At least before she spotted someone else. Someone VERY familiar just a few seats down. Next to the Headmistress. Quote:
"Well .... I'll ... be...." Fina mouthed, utterly speechless. Really, what was one supposed to say when they suddenly, after 17 years, discovered their former Defense Professor sharing the same table as them. Which was different from sharing the same table as Vindictus. Cassandra was well... she was different. She taught everyone. Vindictus only taught those who took Flying, which she didn't. Suddenly, she found herself shrinking slightly in her chair and wishing she'd worn her black dress instead of the bright yellow. |
Gemma glanced up and down the table and felt two emotions...one: she was getting to be an older staff member...this was her sixth...or was it seventh year as a professor and she had seen quite a few staffers come and go...she was beginning to feel old sticking it out this long...two: nervous and self conscious...all these BOG and she felt like she didn't even recognize them and she didn't know what to do...did she introduce herself and overwhelm them or just smile and be courteous...luckily a fellow staffer said hello and she was pulled from her awkwardness...not too mention a huge thunder rocked her out of thoughts... Quote:
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She leaned forward a little bit and nodded her head slightly, "Welcome back to Hoggy Warts, Headmistress..." she said raising her glass to toast the new fearless leader.... |
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After all, it is extremely important to know your teachers. If you become good friends with them, they could really help you out with a lot of things. Making his way up to the staff table from the Slytherin one, Ace introduced himself first to the lady in the biggest chair, obviously the headmistress. That was the most important. He could have introduced himself at large, raising his voice enough to allow every teacher to hear, as some people he knows would have done. But that is not at all Ace's style. He thought it was much more important to meet every teacher individually and make a better impression that way. Walking with confidence, Ace made sure to catch her in the split second of time where she wasn't talking to anyone. "Hello, Headmistress! You don't know me, I am new to Hogwarts but I thought I should introduce myself since I am going to be attending your school for the next year or so." Holding out his hand for her to shake, he gave her his best smile - charming, engaging and quite irresistible. "My name is Alastair Dooley, though mostly everybody calls me Ace. It is a great pleasure to make your acquaintance and also a big honor to be attending your school." Stepping back, he gave her a polite nod. "You are a busy woman, I won't take up too much of your time. Thank you very much and I hope you have as great a year as I surely will." |
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