A sharply dressed woman with long flowing black hair and sharp green eyes rose and stood at the podium that fasted out over a sea of young faces. with a smile Head Mistress Persephone R. Illuminous began to speak. "Welcome! Welcome to another year at Saphir Academy. I have a few start of term notices I wish to announce. first and second year students please note that you are strictly forbidden to leave campus under any circumstances. Third and forth year students may leave if you have a written consent forum sighed by your legal parent or guardian. Also, our caretaker, Mr. Shunpike has asked me to remind you that powers are not to be used outside of school grounds and are not to be used in the corridors. I'm also pleased to welcome Professor Wilton who has kindly consented to fill the post of Professor of the Arcane Arts. Good luck professor!" she turned as applause rang out and nodded to a large well built man with white hair and long beard. his deep grey eyes flashed as he nodded in return. turning back to look out over the students, she continued, "As some of you may know, Professor Mangleburn, our professor of Demon Physiology, has decided to retire in order to spend more time with his remaining sanity. I'm delighted to announce that his place will be filled by demon renowned Dr. Crabbe." as applause once more rang out Head Mistress Illuminous turned and nodded to a thin, gangly looking woman with long, brown greasily looking locks. Dr. Crabbe shakily nodded and half smiled in return. turning again once more to face the crowd she continued in a more grave tone, "Finally, on a more disquieting note, Saphir Academy- at the request of the Office of Demon Affairs- will, until further notice, play host to a small faction of keepers. Who will be monitoring our actions to insure another incident, like the one we had last year with the mortals, does not happen again. The keepers will be stationed at the entrances to the grounds. While they are under strict orders not to enter the castle itself, you will on occasion see them as you go about your daily activities. Under no circumstances are you to approach them." she scanned the room as she frowned deeply, " I need not remind you that mortals are not allowed to enter school grounds. if any are to found they will be swiftly put down but the keepers." Head Mistress Illuminous paused and sighed softly. Then she smiled once more and finished, " Now good luck student and have a wonderful year!" applause rang out one last time as the Head Mistress turn and walked away from the podium, the frown quickly returning to her lips. " may the gods watch over us all." she muttered to herself as everyone rose and walked away.