Ezra could also remember the faces of most of the senior members of the Ashcraft Department.
He had already met many of them before, and he wasn't the only one.
Both he and Vera had worked with people who held high positions within the Ashcraft department, as well as the family, during the time the new firearms were being created in the Ashcraft Research and Development Department.
"Everyone, gather around."
Mrs. Bianca Ashenlocke clapped her hands lightly.
The sound wasn't loud, but it was enough to draw the attention of the First-Years scattered around the hall.
Two maids stood behind her.
One of them carefully carried her baby in her arms, keeping the child close against her body while the other stood beside them with her hands neatly folded in front of her.
"The Duchesses want to congratulate all of you First-Years."
Bianca spoke in a calm tone, and the gentle smile on her face added to the relaxed atmosphere around her.
