"Welcome everyone," Dumbledore said, standing at his podium, his arms open as if to encompass the entire hall. "To the last feast together for now. What an eventful year it has been. As it seems the House cup needs awarding and the points stand as thus; in fourth place, Gryffindor with 287 points; in third place, Hufflepuff with 352 points; in second place, Ravenclaw with 426 points; and in first place is Slytherin with 497 points."