Thread: The 8th Year [HP] (xjynx & lia)

Slytherin got a whole five new students. Pathetic. Draco nodded to each one, but did nothing more. He didn't want to force them to publicly reject him. When the sorting had finally ended, the feast began right away. He had expected a speech before the food, because that was how it had always been done, but this was better, he thought. He wouldn't have to pretend to listen to the old bat for at least another fifty minutes. It's not surprising to see the Golden ones back again, Daphne commented. Draco grunted softly. Why wouldn't they come back? he questioned. Granger probably had kittens the entire time her precious education was interrupted, and the other two are here to make her shut up about them being here. That was his own interpretation, anyway. He hadn't interacted with any of the other eighth year students and he hoped to keep any future interactions with them to the bare minimums. You'd better be careful besides, Daph, Theo commented. You're the one who might have to share the room with the Mud--ow! Draco had kicked him - hard - beneath the table. Watch your mouth. We don't need any more trouble than we're likely to get, he hissed. At least his friend had the decency to blush a bit. Blaise chimed in, Besides, we'll probably have to share a room with Potter and Weasel. That's not much better than Granger. Draco could only nod. There are two dorms for witches and wizards each. Maybe we'll get lucky... Dinner went on that way until the pudding was finished and the tables had been cleared away. McGonagall stood at the podium and Draco had to force himself to not groan. Welcome back to Hogwarts. There are several new things that must be discussed before bed. The first is that we have students here who would have completed their education last year. These students will dorm in the designated 'eighth year' dormitory on the fifth floor. They will not be part of any house, and they will not be able to lose or win house points for any house. There was some discussion about that, and the new Headmistress waited for it to quiet again. They will, however, attend classes with the seventh years of the house they belonged to previously, starting next week. I will be meeting with each of the eighth year students to review which NEWT classes they wish to take. They also will not be allowed to join any house Quidditch team, however they are encouraged to create two teams amongst themselves that may play for fun. If interested, any eighth year may speak with me about helping to coach a particular house team this year. Curfew for eighth year students will be two hours later than the rest of the students. While none are eligible to be a prefect or a Head Boy or Girl, I hope that you will still help the younger years who seek you out. Sixth, seventh and eighth year students will have permission to visit Hogsmeade on any weekend, not just school designated weekends. This is absolutely a privilege, and as such it can and will be taken away if it is abused. Third through fifth years will only be allowed to visit the village on school approved weekends. The Forest is still strictly forbidden... Draco tuned the rest out. The rest he had heard for six years of his life. He didn't need to hear it again.