AN: Hello and welcome back! About the Draco Malfoy joke, I'm sorry, but I just couldn't resist! Now on with the story!
-Katie4dragons
The House Unity Development Project
Chapter 2 – Breaking the Bad News
All the 5th year students, with the exception of Crabbe and Goyle, were gathered in the Great Hall, sitting at their respectful tables of course! Everything was relatively normal. Everyone was glaring at the Slytherins, and in return the Slytherins were glaring at the Gryffindors. As Professor Dumbledore stood up, all the evil muttering and offensive insults instantly stopped.
"Good afternoon 5th years! How great to see you all gathered here together! I hope you are all doing well in your classes and studying hard!"
Everyone in Gryffindor glanced at Hermione Granger, then immediately returned their attention to Professor Dumbledore.
"Is that the reason for this meeting?" Ron whispered to Harry.
"But that's not the reason for this meeting!" cried out Professor Dumbledore. "I've called this meeting to tell you all about a wonderful new event that every single one of you will soon be participating in!"
"I wonder what it could be?" pondered Hermione.
"This event was thought up by fellow staff members and me. It will be called The House Unity Development Project!"
There were low, concerned murmurs from the crowd.
"We will start off by splitting you into your groups! Each group will have one, and only one, member from each of the four houses!"
"What? This is an outrage! A scandal!" complained Draco Malfoy "My father will hear about this!"
"After we call your name and group number, please go sit with your group at the table with the same number! All eight of the tables are located at the back of the Great Hall!"
Instantly all of the 32 student heads in the room turned to look. It was almost as if the were all attached to one being, with everyone's hair flying in the same direction. Then almost as if it had never happened every student's head turned back to look at Professor Dumbledore.
"Once you are all gathered together with your new group, please introduce yourself and be prepared to play the game we have set up for you on your table. This should be exciting!" Professor Dumbledore paused and turned to look at Professor Sprout.
"Now! Professor Sprout! Would you please do the honors?"
Nodding her head, Professor Sprout meekly stood up and walked up next to Professor Dumbledore. Slowly she began to call out the group numbers and names.
To be continued…