All house banners in the Great Hall were replaced with the Hogwarts banner and a black banner depicting loss and mourning. Late into the night, the old Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts had passed away in the presence of all staff members and his favourite pupil Harry Potter. There was not an eye that didn't shed tears for the eccentric Headmaster, bar few in the Slytherin table who hung their heads unwilling to show any emotion, be it of mourning or elation. The new Headmistress stood somberly at the lectern as last of the students filed into the Great Hall.