"However," he continued, once the applause died, "recent events need to be taken into order. For taking the initiative to research and protect our school from actors unknown, I would like to award Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley seventy-five points each. And, for his bravery and courage in the face of adversity, I would like to award Harry Potter one hundred points. And to Neville Longbottom for his strength to aid his friends, I would like to award ten points. With that, I believe–"