Severus gave an amused snort. "More like a First Year missing their family and friends." He shook his head. "I think every Headmaster and Headmistress has been aware that the castle is old and powerful but I doubt anyone would have thought it could do something like this."
The news of the battle wasn't unexpected nor was the news that he'd died, however... "The Dark Lord is dead? Potter succeeded?" He frowned at the floor. "I must have been able to get to him and somehow make him listen. There were things he still needed to know before he confronted the Dark Lord. Unless his truly ridiculous amount of luck kicked in again but I doubt even that could have made things work."
He smiled slightly and looked around as they entered the Great Hall. It hadn't really changed. "Phineas Nigellus has been very helpful during the past year. I think he was pleased to finally have another Slytherin Headmaster."