Post by carpevinum on Feb 5, 2013 12:06:39 GMT -5
"Welcome back everyone to a new school year!" Romulus boomed as he stood up from his seat at the center of the professors' table. He was dressed in white and deep purple robes, in an Italian style harkening back to the era of the Ancient Romans. In his hand he held a golden goblet up in a toast.
Once the chattering at the tables quieted down and everyone was seated again he took that as his cue to continue. "Now that everyone's enjoyed this excellent feast I have a few things I'd like to say. First, I'd like to welcome all of our new students and professors, you make up the life blood of this institution. You are the future of Hogwarts!"
He toasted the air and took a sip of his wine at that as the students and teachers clapped. Setting his glass down, he continued, "Now as always, I must unfortunately remind everyone of a few rules. First, as the name implies the Forbidden Forest is still forbidden to all students. I realize the temptation there is great, but I must urge you all to comply."
"Second, as much as dislike this particular rule, tradition dictates that everyone must still wear their uniforms. You older students are not exempt from this." He gave some of the oldest students a particular look. "Though of course feel free to add what you want to give these uniforms some life! I know if I had my way the uniforms would be much bett-" Romulus was cut off as his side was smacked by a floating fork. He coughed to cover his tracks.
"..As I was saying! I know you all don't want to listen to me drone on and on so I'll keep this short. Please make sure to look over the rule book you all will find in your dorms. The new rules are listed in the front so I don't want to be hearing any excuses. Now I hope everyone has a wonderful year at Hogwarts! Sine labore nihil!"
With that he sat down as dessert appeared before everyone and picked up his goblet once again, taking a drink as the sound of talking filled the room again. Congratulating himself on a job well done Romulus turned to a teacher sitting next to him and said, "So, what did you think?"
Once the chattering at the tables quieted down and everyone was seated again he took that as his cue to continue. "Now that everyone's enjoyed this excellent feast I have a few things I'd like to say. First, I'd like to welcome all of our new students and professors, you make up the life blood of this institution. You are the future of Hogwarts!"
He toasted the air and took a sip of his wine at that as the students and teachers clapped. Setting his glass down, he continued, "Now as always, I must unfortunately remind everyone of a few rules. First, as the name implies the Forbidden Forest is still forbidden to all students. I realize the temptation there is great, but I must urge you all to comply."
"Second, as much as dislike this particular rule, tradition dictates that everyone must still wear their uniforms. You older students are not exempt from this." He gave some of the oldest students a particular look. "Though of course feel free to add what you want to give these uniforms some life! I know if I had my way the uniforms would be much bett-" Romulus was cut off as his side was smacked by a floating fork. He coughed to cover his tracks.
"..As I was saying! I know you all don't want to listen to me drone on and on so I'll keep this short. Please make sure to look over the rule book you all will find in your dorms. The new rules are listed in the front so I don't want to be hearing any excuses. Now I hope everyone has a wonderful year at Hogwarts! Sine labore nihil!"
With that he sat down as dessert appeared before everyone and picked up his goblet once again, taking a drink as the sound of talking filled the room again. Congratulating himself on a job well done Romulus turned to a teacher sitting next to him and said, "So, what did you think?"