fandomhigh | Thursday Morning Announcements!

It was Thursday morning and today, just like days past, Umbridge's voice rang out bright and early.

"Good morning, children of all ages," she said, sounding smug. "Your High Inquisitor wishes you a very good morning and promises that it will be a good day for us all. I'm pleased to report that your former principal is still in good health down in detention and will continue to remain that way as long as you all behave."

There was a brief pause before she continued, "And I must give special recognition to those of you who are so loyal and so faithful to me. You all try so hard to change the minds of those who continue to oppose us and your hard work does not go unnoticed. For all of you, I give you a round of applause!"

She clapped three times before stopping. And that was all they were going to get, yes. "For today, I want you all to pay special attention in class and remember me as you learn and educate yourselves. You are doing this for me. Your lives are mine and they always will be mine."

That was such a delightful thought.

"Oh, and for those of you in detention? My disappointment in you has not been quelled. How about this? The first one of you to come to me with information about your pesky, hidden classmates will get a meal of your choice, a very soft bed and tickets home."

She was lying but she didn't care.

"The offer expires tonight."

And then the intercom clicked off and the announcements were over.