Turning my attention back to the sorting, I saw that it was almost done. As the last student was sorted, Dumbledore stepped up to the podium. He said grandfatherly, "Quiet now, quiet now. I am so very glad to see new and returning faces to Hogwarts." He paused and surveyed the great hall. "Before we tuck into our dinner, we have important announcements to make. We have two changes in staffing this year. We’re pleased to welcome back Professor Grubbly-Plank, who’ll be taking teaching Care of Magical Creatures, while professor Hagrid is on temporary leave." He motions to the old woman behind him.