Roy arrived at Hogwarts with his girls, settling at the professor's table in the Great Hall. The sorting ceremony had been completed, and the first dinner of the new school year began.
This time, the hall was filled with the aromas of Chinese, Mexican, and Italian dishes, a fusion menu Roy had requested. Students and professors alike were impressed, comparing it fondly to the simpler fare served during Dumbledore's time.
As everyone enjoyed the meal, Roy leaned toward the professors at his table—McGonagall, Snape, Sprout, Flitwick, and Slughorn—and casually recounted how Dumbledore had become the Minister of Magic. The professors couldn't hold back their laughter, shaking their heads at the absurdity of the situation.
After the dinner, Professor McGonagall stood and addressed the school, introducing the new faculty system for the year:
Grades 1–4:
Transfiguration: Professor Alden
Charms: Professor Selene
Defence Against Dark Arts: Professor Caelum Veylorn
Potions: Horace Slughorn
Herbology: Professor Maris
Grades 5–7:
Transfiguration: Professor McGonagall
Charms: Professor Flitwick
Potions: Professor Snape
Defence Against Dark Arts: Professor Kael Veylorn
Roy raised an eyebrow at the Defence Against Dark Arts professors, particularly noticing the surname Veylorn. He immediately suspected a connection to Cassian Veylorn. The thought made him both wary and curious.
Once the students had left, Roy turned to McGonagall and Snape, asking them to come to his office. He had some matters to discuss regarding the new staff and the upcoming year.
The first day back at Hogwarts promised new challenges, surprises, and mysteries—and Roy was ready to face them, as always.