While Harry was eating his steak and roast beef. He couldn't help but listen to the conversations around him. Some of the conversations were disturbing like Neville being dropped out of a window. Some were just discovery of things like your mom being a witch. Harry continued to eat. He had always known what he was because Aunt Petunia helped him to look at his status.
While at the high table Hadrig was drinking from his goblet. Professor McGonagall was talking to Professor Dumbledore. But another professor looked at him causing him shooting pain in his skull. This professor was wearing a turban. The professors turn that looked at the greasy haired professor.
Harry file his feelings and facts away for a different time. This moment it didn't mean anything good. And he would remember it.
He looked at Vamar and Vamar raised his cup to him in acknowledgement. Harry kind of wanted to go over to sit and talk but he reframed. Vamar was with the other professors so maybe he had an important position. Harry nodded back in his own acknowledgement.
After Harry got his fill. He rubbed his stomach in satisfaction
Thinking, That was a great meal.
All the student turn to watch as Dumbledore stood up to address the student body.
"I have an announcement to make. I have been asked by Mr filch, the caretaker, to remind you all that no magic should be used between classes in the corridor." Dumbledore paused then continued
"The muggle-born class has taken on new changes and a new professor. I gladly welcome Professor Vamar to our Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry." There were a few claps but not much. A few student became smitten instantly.
"The Quidditch trials will be held in the second week of the term anyone interested in playing for their house team should contact Madam Hooch.
Finally, I must tell you that this year a lot of things had become more dangerous but to make sure that you do not die. You will not be allowed in the dungeon areas Slytherin dorms have been moved into the newly built area and they also is a new building for the muggle-born studies and the astronomy. Towers are off-limits if you are not a professor. Dungeon area is off-limits if you're not a professor. Thank you"
No one clapped.
"This must be serious, it's odd that he's not given us a reason of why we not should not go somewhere. Like the Forest is full of dangerous beast and insects I would like to think everyone knows that. But he should have told us perfect at least about the dungeon areas and towers." Percy said in a conflicting tone. He didn't have the authority to look into the matter but it would put him on edge trying to keep nosy student out od harm / deaths way.
Dumbledore remain standing and started to speak "And now, before we go to bed. Let us sing the school song." Dumbledore gave his one on little flick.
A long stream of words written in Golden Light rose above the high tables for all too see.
As various sound of what was not a very well sung school song.
There was some screeching and howling.
A mournful wails somewhere in all music. Harry was holding in laughter that he though was going to bust his gut. Even looking at Vamar who had his head under the table struggling with his to laughter. While McGonagall gave Vamar a look that said contain your self man.
And As the school song ended
"Ah, Music." Dumbledore said wiping tears from his eye. " And now, bed time. Off you trot."
So there were towers and dungeons attached to this castle. Maybe this 1st year won't be so boring. Harry thought. while Hermione was giving him a look that spoke of similar thought.
"Party up" Harry whispered to Hermione.
"Yes please." Hermione said softly
"Can I join your party? Ron asked
"what is a party? It doesn't sound like music dinner and dancing." Neville sad curiously.
"It what like mind people, family, or friends or a team do when in not safe surrounding. And we keep each other safe."
"Can I join?" Neville just couldn't shake the feel he got after Dumbledore speech. Harry sent the invites. no one else could see the invites. They mentally agreed. And felt like they were in an exclusive club.
"When you have time read the guide that in the help section. it will help you understand your status." Harry stated.
The first years got up to follow Percy. Harry was truly ready to sleep. A good laugh, good food, now a bed going to bed. The first years would lead out of the Great Hall and up the marble staircase past the moving portraits. The moving portraits started whispering and pointing to student as they pass them. Percy let them through the doorway of hidden panels and hanging tapestries and then they clamp more staircase while the students were yawning and dragging their feet. Harry looked around curiously. then they came to a halt.
Sticks started coming at them from nowhere. Harry and Hermione started tossing those sticks back at what ever was throwing the sticks. You can hear he loudly yelled as the throw stick hit there mark.
"Dang it Peeves." Percy whispered he is a Poltergeist. "you show yourself peeves"
Rude Farting noises sounded off from peeves rear end floating above. It was the only part of peeve revealed.
" Do you want me to go to the Bloody Baron?"
"Ickle Firsties! What fun?" Peeves left with a pop.
Peeve realized that some of those stick had return beating his bottom like a drum. He like those who could give as good as he could. But he like having the upper hand. Also he was always safe about is terrorizing pranks. He saw two people that stood in quiet confidence. They were new target he planned a fun time for them.
Percy turn them to the portrait of the fat lady.
"Hello, Percy" she said
"Hello Fat Lady. Thus is the group of first years attending school this year."
"It is good to meet you all. I hope you have a great school year." She said to the first years.
"Thank you .Some of the first years said at the sane time.
"I hope this year is productive." Hermione said
The fat lady was amused and happy with the responses. "Passwords Please."
"In order to enter the dorm area you must provide a password. This months password is Lion's Share." Percy spoke clearly. Fat lady revealed the entrance to the Gryffindor common area. They looked around It was spacious. Then the first years were lead to the sleeping area on the towers.