Umbridge rose amidst the noise of dinner in the great hall and cleared her throat. “Excuse me.” She said sweetly. The roar did not die down and a frown crossed Umbridge’s toad-like face. She brought her wand up to her throat. “Sonorus. EXCUSE ME.” Her magically amplified voice echoed shrilly over the house tables, making many students flinch and reigning in silence.
Umbridge smirked, lowering her wand. “Thank you. Now, I have an announcement.” She produced a roll of parchment from her robes. “After discussion with the board of governors, and a stirring speech from Lucius Malfoy..”
There came a familiar snicker from the Slytherin table.
“..it has been decided.” Umbridge continued. “That in the students’ best interest, a re-sorting of Houses is in order.”
Outrage broke out amongst the House tables. Students yelling, some standing up, even on their seats and tables, all shouting their dissaproval. Umbridge had to once again amplify her voice and call for silence to restore order.
“As I was saying,” She huffed before smiling around the room. “A re-sorting will take place for all *female* Hogwarts students.”
More commotion around the hall, this time full of curious and confused whispers as the students took in her words.