After what felt like being spun around with an invisible hook attached to his torso Vickers finally felt something solid slam against his feet, causing him to buckle on his knees. With the pet carrier under one arm and the bird cage in the other he completely lost his balance and toppled towards the ground.

So not thrilled getting re-acquainted with the ground so soon....

Amidst the angry squawking from the cockatoo and the anxious bark-whining of the dog the Ravenclaw pushed himself off the ground and dusted himself off. He looked around-- yup they were on the platform alright. This time of course without the usual organized chaos of disembarking from the train with their luggage and stuff. This was just chaos of people falling from the sky.

With a huff he picked up the bird cage and the pup buggy, peering to make sure his pets survived the trip with nothing worse but frayed nerves. When he stood up again he spotted the banner that directed First years in that direction, with a man standing beside it. Hmm, the new Groundskeeper perhaps?

He looked around and spotted Lottie "Train ride may have been interrupted but at least you still get your boat ride." he said as he passed by the young girl, trying to muster an encourage smile despite feeling all out of sorts so early in the term.

Guh, now where are those carriages?...