The sorting took place quietly, with Ginny and Luna both being sorted into Gryffindor. After the students were all at their house tables, Professor Dumbledore stood up to make his usual remarks. He mentioned that Professor Snape had died suddenly at the end of last year, and that Professor Nicholas Flaumel would be serving as the Potions Instructor, as well as serving as the Head of Slytherin House. Hermione and a few of the members of the Ravenclaw House gasped as they recognized the name.