04-05-2022, 10:51 PM
Salazar had spent the last hour escorting his students from the Great Hall down to their common room (again), going through their schedule for the week, and then lecturing them on the importance of their roles here at the school and how they were expected to represent his house. His intentions were for them all to become his greatest triumph and made it clear that disappointing their founder would not be tolerated. By the end of the lecture, many of them were yawning to his disgust and finally, he sent them to bed with a final warning that his leniency for this apathetic behavior would not last past the first night.
With that settled, he headed up to join Rowena in the wait for Godric and Helga to finally finish whatever last minute chores they felt were absolutely necessary to complete instead of being punctual. To his surprise, however, Salazar found that Rhiannon was already stretched out beside the door and the smell of food wafting out of the room.
How anyone could imagine eating after that magnificent feast was beyond his understanding. Then again, his oldest friend seemed to have a bottomless stomach and it was always best to have food around if you wanted to keep his attention relatively focused. Entering the room, it was an even greater surprise to see that he was the last of the quartet. For a moment, he could only stare at those usually tardy to the party, unable to believe his eyes.
Then again, Godric always did find it a fun challenge to surprise everyone when they least expected. And this was definitely unexpected.
"Good evening, my dear friends," he greeted them, seeing that both of the ladies had already been served refreshments and Godric's plate and goblet were filled. Salazar poured himself a drink as well from what had been provided before moving to take his chair, a customized seat made of the darkest wood from the forest near his home. With dark green cushions, his signature snake emblem embroidered in silver covering the back, it had been built for comfort and yet to encourage good posture.
"Please forgive my lateness. I was taking a few moments to speak with my students about the coming days and seem to have lost track of time." He took a drink from his goblet, sighing in relief that the day was finally over and the school year that was ten years in the making could finally begin.
With that settled, he headed up to join Rowena in the wait for Godric and Helga to finally finish whatever last minute chores they felt were absolutely necessary to complete instead of being punctual. To his surprise, however, Salazar found that Rhiannon was already stretched out beside the door and the smell of food wafting out of the room.
How anyone could imagine eating after that magnificent feast was beyond his understanding. Then again, his oldest friend seemed to have a bottomless stomach and it was always best to have food around if you wanted to keep his attention relatively focused. Entering the room, it was an even greater surprise to see that he was the last of the quartet. For a moment, he could only stare at those usually tardy to the party, unable to believe his eyes.
Then again, Godric always did find it a fun challenge to surprise everyone when they least expected. And this was definitely unexpected.
"Good evening, my dear friends," he greeted them, seeing that both of the ladies had already been served refreshments and Godric's plate and goblet were filled. Salazar poured himself a drink as well from what had been provided before moving to take his chair, a customized seat made of the darkest wood from the forest near his home. With dark green cushions, his signature snake emblem embroidered in silver covering the back, it had been built for comfort and yet to encourage good posture.
"Please forgive my lateness. I was taking a few moments to speak with my students about the coming days and seem to have lost track of time." He took a drink from his goblet, sighing in relief that the day was finally over and the school year that was ten years in the making could finally begin.
