the hall was adorned with floating candles while the first years filtered into the room. a look of apprehension was creased on their foreheads, as some fiddled nervously with their robes while others bit their bottom lips like rabbits nibbling on carrot sticks. older students looked upon the younger ones with either interest or distaste. the great hall was quiet, as the headmistress brought out the sorting hat and it was placed on every new first year's head. names such as "hufflepuff" and "slytherin" were called out, and one by one, each met their new housemates. finally, for what seemed like forever, the sorting ceremony had finished, and the new headmaster, harry james potter, stood up to the podium.

"before we begin our delicious feast, prepared from the best of the kitchen, i'd like to make note of some rules this year. first off, the forbidden forest still stands with it's name - completely forbidden. do not go in unless supervised by a faculty member. secondly, any club making regarding any political standpoint is, as what the ministry and faculty find civilly necessary, banned. finally, and please remember this one.." the headmaster said slowly and surely, making note on every emphasis of his speech. "pudding is much more delicious than chicken." and with that, the tables were flourished with foods, ranging from desserts, meats, vegetables, potatoes, rolls, salads, candies - the list went on and on.

"let the feast begin!"