The House system is part of the foundation that constitutes the Valemont experience. Many of you rushed last week, and hopefully you got into the House you wanted.

Being a member of a House has certain benefits, benefits that you will see as the weeks progress. Do not forget, however, the being a House Member is akin to being a part of a family. Just because you do not see your parents on a daily basis doesn't change the fact that they will always be your parents.

Your fellow House members are part of your family now; they are your brothers and sisters, forging a bond that will be deep and lasting. Long after you leave Valemont, they will remain your family.

Each House has traditions and rituals, forged by circumstance and history. This history will be passed down to you when the time is right. But whether it seems strange or commonplace, what goes on between those walls is sacred. It is a part of your Valemont experience that will last a lifetime.

Best regards,

Professor Blunt