[center]---Non Character Driven Event Description---[/center]

The Hogwarts Clock Tower stands tall against the sky, its ancient stonework weathered yet enduring, casting long shadows over the grounds as the sun reaches its zenith. At [b]2 PM[/b], the great clock gears begin to turn, their metallic groans echoing through the castle corridors. The large, intricately designed clock face shimmers with gold inlay, catching the light as the hands align. Massive iron bells hidden behind the stone lattice strike with a deep, resonant chime, sending tremors through the air.

Inside, the echo of the bell pulses through the Clock Tower's interior, where a spiral staircase winds around massive pendulums swinging steadily. Dust dances in the beams of light streaming through narrow, arched windows, while the aged wooden beams creak slightly with each chime. Students passing beneath or within earshot pause for a moment, their conversations stilled by the rhythmic and almost solemn toll. It’s a sound that speaks of the castle's ancient magic, marking the passage of time as it has done for centuries.

As the final chime fades, the stillness of the Clock Tower returns, leaving behind only the faint ticking of the clock's inner mechanisms. For a moment, it feels as though time itself has held its breath, a reminder that even in a world of enchantment, some things remain beautifully constant.

The 2 chimes of the clock let all know that the Hogsmeade Back to School Party was only three hours away. Should anyone want to get themselves ready they would likely need to get started.