Camryn was very, very nervous as she boarded the train that would take her to her new life. Of course, she was determined not to let her nerves show to anyone. She had put on a brave face when she said goodbye to her parents on the platform. Now if she could just pull off her fake confidence for a while longer, all would be well........or so she hoped.

After storing her trunk, she went about finding a compartment, preferably an empty one. That task proved to be difficult, as it seemed that most compartments had one or several students already occupying them. Resigned to giving up her desired solitude, Cam spotted a note on the next door she approached. She smiled when she read the note. Rather than being put off by it, she was intrigued. Peeking in the window, she saw a girl who appeared to be her age. She paused for a moment, thinking to herself. I’m a first year, I like snakes.....so, why not?

Camryn knocked on the door and slowly slid it open. She knew she was taking a chance, but maybe this girl felt like she did. “Hi”, she said cautiously. “Ummm I know I’m a stranger, but I’m a first year and I like snakes. My name is Camryn. Now we’re not strangers. Can I sit with you?”