"As you may have heard, because some of the ghosts floating the halls do not seem able to keep their mouths shut," Professor McGonagall's eyes shot toward Nearly-Headless Nick, who slid down through the mashed potatoes and into the ground, "Hogsmeade weekends have been reinstated."

There was the expected cheer, and Albus chuckled quietly, knowing Minerva was silently cursing him for asking her to make the announcement.

"The first weekend will be that of February 16th--"

"For Valentine's!"

"Yes, but there are---"

The chatter of the Great Hall was far too loud and boisterous, and as Minerva was about to place sonorus on her throat, but Albus touched her hand.

"They'll read the restrictions in the common room."

( Posted in all common rooms )