We're essentially skipping the feast, I was originally gonna have it for a few posts but I think people would rather have it move on, so just assume the meal is over and done with in your posts
My character isn't technically locked into any conversation, but I had Devin do a fair bit and am waiting for others to catch up with the time line I stopped him at. Since we are doing the first year sorting I am not sure everyone sees anything for them to post actually. Perhaps speeding through this part and going to the opening announcements from the professors would open up a few more conversations as it would mean our characters wouldn't be anchored to the seats inside the great hall.