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Zoom · 03-18-2011, 12:59 AM

Hey hey!!

next chapter!

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Hogwarts: September 1, 1995

The two exited the train side by side, only splitting as they came to the platform. The calls of a man of beastly size beckoned over Ava among the other first years, while Pansy's croons gathered Draco at the carriages. He gave a groan and rolled his eyes, obnoxiously pushing past fellow students and taking special care to lodge his shoulder in the large man's elbow upon passing- to which he took no notice.

Ava gazed up at the man, slightly overwhelmed by his monstrous size, as well as the increasing number of first years. She put on a brave face, sucking in a deep breath. "Alrigh'! Gather 'round, gather 'round! All firs' years over here!" the man bellowed. A few straggling students joined the crowd before he continued. "My name's Rubeus Hagrid," he called over the din, "Groundskeeper here at Hogwarts, as well as your Care of Magical Creatures professor. Now, we're going to be crossing the lake up ahead, I suggest you take great care not to fall in," he paused for a breath, scanning the faces to make sure everybody understood. "Alrigh' now, four to a boat- two front, two back. No more or I will be docking house points," he shouted, though something in the strain of his voice and the twinkle of his eyes said he wouldn't be.

As Mr. Hagrid finished, there was a scramble for the boats. After five or so minutes they were sorted into a some-what orderly fashion, readily boarding the boats. Some pushed past others in order to keep up with their friends, however most ended up separated in the jumble of students.

Ava was one of the last to board, seated facing the castle next to a sallow faced boy with a wiry tangle of blonde hair. Two identical girls sat in front of her, each with the same long, dark hair, and wide brown eyes. The boat gave a lurch as it set for the castle, everyone inside clutching the seats for balance. The boats eased the rest of the way out, its passengers relaxing their grip on the sides.

"Some view, huh?" the boy asked quietly. The girls looked up in surprise. Up ahead was the castle. Huge, bright, and an oddly comforting sight. As though they were approaching an old friend's house, not a school.

"Yeah," one of the twin girls agreed. But besides that, no one else spoke for the rest of their painfully long voyage across the lake, making all four of them greatly relieved when the boat jerked once again, this time letting them off to enter the doors of the castle.

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Zoom Doxy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westeros [EST] Posts: 6,444	caffeine princess ♬ lunchbox adventurer ❀ little rose Hey hey!! next chapter! ----- Hogwarts: September 1, 1995 The two exited the train side by side, only splitting as they came to the platform. The calls of a man of beastly size beckoned over Ava among the other first years, while Pansy's croons gathered Draco at the carriages. He gave a groan and rolled his eyes, obnoxiously pushing past fellow students and taking special care to lodge his shoulder in the large man's elbow upon passing- to which he took no notice. Ava gazed up at the man, slightly overwhelmed by his monstrous size, as well as the increasing number of first years. She put on a brave face, sucking in a deep breath. "Alrigh'! Gather 'round, gather 'round! All firs' years over here!" the man bellowed. A few straggling students joined the crowd before he continued. "My name's Rubeus Hagrid," he called over the din, "Groundskeeper here at Hogwarts, as well as your Care of Magical Creatures professor. Now, we're going to be crossing the lake up ahead, I suggest you take great care not to fall in," he paused for a breath, scanning the faces to make sure everybody understood. "Alrigh' now, four to a boat- two front, two back. No more or I will be docking house points," he shouted, though something in the strain of his voice and the twinkle of his eyes said he wouldn't be. As Mr. Hagrid finished, there was a scramble for the boats. After five or so minutes they were sorted into a some-what orderly fashion, readily boarding the boats. Some pushed past others in order to keep up with their friends, however most ended up separated in the jumble of students. Ava was one of the last to board, seated facing the castle next to a sallow faced boy with a wiry tangle of blonde hair. Two identical girls sat in front of her, each with the same long, dark hair, and wide brown eyes. The boat gave a lurch as it set for the castle, everyone inside clutching the seats for balance. The boats eased the rest of the way out, its passengers relaxing their grip on the sides. "Some view, huh?" the boy asked quietly. The girls looked up in surprise. Up ahead was the castle. Huge, bright, and an oddly comforting sight. As though they were approaching an old friend's house, not a school. "Yeah," one of the twin girls agreed. But besides that, no one else spoke for the rest of their painfully long voyage across the lake, making all four of them greatly relieved when the boat jerked once again, this time letting them off to enter the doors of the castle. Last edited by Zoom; 07-19-2011 at 10:20 PM.