Michael nodded in response to each of Professor Snape's orders before standing upon dismissal. "Of course Sir there shall not be a peep from anyone when you arrive." Feeling like he should add a little humor he said. "If any of the noisy heathens do make a peep I'll make sure to hang them by your toes from the ceiling for you." He then departed before Snape could throw something at him or worse hex him into oblivion. He prowled down the dungeon corridors to the secret entrance to the Slytherin common room. He looked at the seemingly blank stone wall and said. "Veritaserum" The wall then slid open revealing the room beyond. He entered amongst the noisy crowd and shouted. "Settle down everyone settle down! Professor Snape will be here shortly for his Start of Term welcome speech. I trust everyone is here? Good now... before he arrives I have a few announcements of my own. First years please note that if you begin to feel homesick it is not wise to bother Professor Snape with this. He will not thank you for it. If any of you begin to have bouts of homesickness please come to me or one of my fellow Prefects. Although... I wouldn't advise waking any of them but me. The same goes for any whom is feeling sick after overindulging at the feast. Secondly anyone whom is 4th year or below in need of help with their schoolwork, I welcome to come to me at anytime. I will happily give you any assistance I can provide. Lastly, as I myself do not approve of bullying if any younger years find that they are being bullied by ANYONE  please inform me and I will deal with the problem myself. Thank you and now I believe Professor Snape will arrive momentarily." He sat down and turned towards the entranceway to the common room awaiting Snape's arrival.