Standing by himself listening to the commotion, Victor made a grimace. It was the same as it had been the years before, of course, but he remembered having been more excited in his first year. Much more, in fact, when he still thought he could measure up to his legacy. Something about the faces of those first year students, the nervous, but excited looks on them, made his heart sink a little. Suppressing a small sigh, he stood up taller in the armor he had taken to wear at all times by now, and put on a happier face, banishing those thoughts for now. Negativity never helped anyone after all, and some people did say things changed for those who are happy! Keeping that in mind, repeating it to himself like a mantra, he walked up to the headmistress - might as well start the new year on a good note - and gave her and the boy she was with a sincere smile. "Hi there, Third. Nice to see you."