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"Welcome, students!"
A hush fell in the great hall of the castle, which happened to be Edwards School of Fantastical Beasts. It was the start of another year for its students, who were now listening intently to an elderly man who stood at the center of a long table, where the professors were seated. This man was Arthur G. Perceval, the Headmaster, his face framed by a silver beard, donned with intricately woven gold and crimson ribbons that tied the beard into a controllable knot.
"First, I would like to say how pleased I am to see many new faces here in this hall today!" Despite his age, Arthur's voice carried across the room, powerful and resonant. "As you may or may not know, I am Arthur G. Perceval, the Headmaster. With me are your professors who will be teaching your classes. Pray do get to know them, as I assure you, they are rather friendly and will not snap at you. That's Nimbus' job," he chuckled, gesturing upwards. Perched high on a stone arching was a rather imperial looking Thunderbird, looking down at the students with a baleful stare.
"Nimbus, as custom, will be sorting the first years into their proper houses. May I add that Nimbus has never made a mistake in his two hundred years of living here, and he will not do so tonight. Now, first years, please step forward, and let the Sorting begin!"
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