Into The Shadows

The Feast

Eva gave him a bright smile as he sat down. A few other Gryffindor's gave him a smile or nod, but besides that no one said anything. Many people still cast fugitive glances at him, while others whispered to the students sitting next to them. Then suddenly all talking stopped as the middle aged man, who had applauded for him, stood up and moved to an elegantly crafted podium at the front of the hall. He smiled down at the students and began to speak.

"Welcome to Hogwarts," he began, "to students new and old we welcome you."

He smiled brightly at them, though Thomas thought the smile seemed a bit strained.

"It brings me great joy to welcome all of you to the start of a new year," he continued.

Thomas leaned over to where Eva sat across from him, "is that man the headmaster?" He asked.

Eva nodded, "that's headmaster Thorn," she began, "they say he is one of the best headmasters since Dumbledore was here."

Thomas nodded thoughtfully then turned back to face the front of the hall as headmaster Thorn finished talking. Then with a wave of his wands, the plates in front of them were filled and the feast began.

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The food was exceptional, and Thomas, like many others, managed third helpings of everything. Finally after the feast concluded, Professor Thorn bid them all goodnight and the students began filing out of the hall.

Thomas walked behind a large group of students, staring up at the enchanted ceiling above him.

"It's not real you know," came a voice to his left, causing Thomas to whirl around in surprise. Standing next to him was a thin boy with curly hair and bright green eyes.

"Who are you?" Thomas said a bit rudely, looking at the boy suspiciously.

The boy stuck out a hand, "Rolland," he said, "Rolland Price."

Thomas nodded slowly in acknowledgment, "I'm Thomas," he replied.

"So you came from Durmstrang?" Rolland asked looking interested.

"Yeah, do you have a problem with that?" Thomas replied softly but firmly.

"Not at all," Rolland said, "that's actually really cool."

"Are you a Gryffindor too?" Thomas asked.

Roland nodded, "yeah, I'm in fifth year."

"Me too," Thomas said, "do you know where I can get a dorm?"

"I'll show you to Gryffindor tower," Rolland replied, "you can use one of the extra beds in my dorm."

"Thanks," Thomas replied gratefully.

"No problem," Rolland said turning towards a staircase to their left, "come on, this way."

And together they set off for Gryffindor tower.

Hey peoples Legend here. Haven't updated this book in suns. I have recently gotten into reading the Harry Potter series again for the thousandth time, and I guess it inspired me to write. I am going to put a lot more focus on this story now, and I'll try to update as much as possible. Well that's it for now, have a great day/night guys!