Mina had waited long enough in her compartment, the excitement of seeing all her friends again, well the ones she hadn't seen yet; had finally gotten to her. She needed to roam the train and see if she could find any of them.

Moving toward the middle of the train, she finally spotted someone she know.

CAPTAIN!

Running over to him, she stopped just short of running him over and smiled. "Jacob!" Yes, she was overexcited to see a friend on the train again.

Looking at the bag on his shoulder, she raised an eyebrow and tilted her head slightly. "Um, do I even want to know what's in the bag?"

Laughing lightly, he responded, "I could tell. What part of France, if you don't mind me asking?" Different cultures endlessly fascinated Theodore; some cultures frightened him, but still interested him nonetheless. Maybe she was from the countryside? Or maybe even Paris? Although if she was from Paris, she might have been a bit more snobbish. And part veela, possibly.

Kat was just skimming through the magazine and looking at the pretty pictures when someone just sat on her. At first she thought it might have been Lexi so she didn't bother looking up from her magazine. But when the person spoke she didn't sound like Lexi. Looking up she saw some girl she had never seen before. And now the girl was yelling at her!

"Why are you yelling?" Kat rolled her eyes and sat up right on the seat. "And why did you sit on me? Lat time I checked I wasn't invisible. Even though I'd love to be it sometimes to you know prank people and stuff."

Ad looked down. "The outskirts of Paris, just before the countryside" she said, looking back up at the ceiling"[/b] she said. SHe loved France deeply, yes, but preferred Britain any day.

"Oh, that sounds quite... cool," Theodore answered, sitting up with interest. "I've never really been anywhere but England and, well, America. What's it like in France? Are the people really..." He looked around, lowering his voice before continuing, "I know this might sound silly, but... I heard they're quite stuck up."

Ad giggled. "Yes, it is" she said softly. "France is big, and loud, and pretty. ANd yes, a lot are. Take my mother, for example. She is the most snottiest, snobbiest, and stuck-up person I've ever met" she spat. She despised how her mother acted.

Chandler knew this whole trip and possibly this whole year was going to be depressing. Well it would be if Ellie and Kaia finally decided to sort things out and become friends. Like that would ever happen. He hoped that it would though, he had always hoped that they would be friends but Kaia just didn't like El and there was so much of the catfight that he could take and he couldn't be in the middle of it anymore.

He sighed and kicked his feet around outside the nearest compartment. Honestly, he didn't care if anyone was in there or if his feet hit the compartment and then they came out and got angry or something. He just didn't care, he was too depressed to.

His lips curved into a small frown. Did the young girl really despise her mother that much? Theodore had loving parents and didn't harbor any disdain for them; throughout most of his childhood, they had been his best friends and greatest confidantes. It was hard for him to comprehend how one could feel in such a way about their folks but then again, he had never been the victim of less-than-adequate parenting.

"Oh, wow," He spoke a bit monotonously, not sure of what to say. "I'm, erm... sorry." His blue eyes glanced toward the window and the countryside that the train was traveling through. "Well..." He attempted to change the subject rather quickly but failed miserably, trailing off.

Ronnie had almost missed the train, she left her house extremely late and her mother wasn't very happy with her. She had barely gotten her new wand before it was already time to board the train.

She smiled at a group of people in a compartment wondering if it would be okay to go and sit down with them.

Kyle chuckled at his comment about not feeling the same way about the transfer thing - still, she felt more at ease knowing he felt the same way with not wanting to leave school so soon.

She smiled again, "And I would be equally as honored really - and thank you" she smiled taking the arm he had held out to her. Oh my muscles she thought one thing that made her think quidditch would be a good fit for her she'd become stronger and maybe better at not tripping on a daily basis. She chuckled when he paused and looked down at Ginger, she herself just realized the kitten had been pawing his leg. "Yeah thats Ginger she's only few weeks old now but she's adorable - and dreadfully clawed - she ripped a few of my shirts because she decided sleeping in my clothing was better than on my head." She explained with a laugh.

Ginger purred as Simon pet him he is a good human. good human. The little kitten would have had the largest, dopey smile plastered on her face but because of her tiny features it was barely noticeable. Still, the constant purring was a very good sign - and loud. Almost like a cars engine or the underground rumbling beneath you feat.

"Oh yes, because I looove to sit on people for fun. I'm actually thinking of making it my profession, if you couldn't tell." Was this girl serious? Did she honestly think Brigid sat on top of people on purpose? Because that would just be ridiculous. Brig fixed her skirt and began to pick up her things. 'What if this is the only compartment left though?' Did she really want to go sit in a compartment with more than one person?

Brigid let out a very long and loud sigh and made a decision. "I don't apologize much...or ever really...but I am sorry for sitting on you." This girl seemed to be a bit better than that Ruby girl, which was definitely a step up. Maybe if she was "nice" enough she could get this random girl to allow her to sit with her. At least for a short while.

Ad looked away. "Yeah...she's not the nicest" she said, looking out the wndow.

Connor walked down the middle of the train, searching for Kurumi and her friends, having an invitation to sit with them. He was very very nervous, not just about school, but about seeing Kurumi again. He smiled, thinking about her again. He remembered how she had looked, standing there as Nessie had rubbed her cheek. "Snap out of it Corun." He murmured to himself as He walked around searching for her or for a compartment for them and his friends.

"Well maybe you'd like to change that profession. Not many people would like to be sat on. Just saying" Psh Kat had just asked her a simple question and now the girl was going all sarcastic on her. No bueno.

Seeing the girl gather her things made Kat feel bad. Maybe she had nowhere else to sit. Maybe she had no friends or she just couldn't find them. Sighing Kat got up from her seat and took some of the girl's things, putting up on the rack. "You can stay here if you'd like." She smiled kindly at her.

Jacob was half way down the middle car, when he heard his name being called... 'what the-' Jacob almost jumped out of the way as Mina came hurtling at him. But he took a breath when she didn't plow into him. "Hey, Mina." he said in slight shock.

The Bag? What Bag was she talking about? "I see no Bag. Are you sure your eyes are alright?" he forced a laugh. The Bag didn't exist, there is no bag. The Bag Is A Lie!

It was A Conspiracy. There is no bag with important Quidditch strategies, that would only being told to people on the team. There was only Jacob and the hundreds of other students riding the train.

Stretching the legs. That was what it was all about, and so Hateya was out striding along corridors and weaving around the older kids. Maybe her brother could sleep the whole way to and from Hogwarts, when he'd gone here, but she sure couldn't. It wasn't even the excitement about that night that had her moving, though it certainly added to it; she just felt the need to move.

But really, it was hard to see out the windows with so many tall people lounging around. Gosh.

Lola yawned.

The train. She thought it would be more exciting. Meet a few people here and there. WAIT! No. It was exciting. She dare not let these thoughts get the best of her! She ordered a few chocolate frogs to stay awake during the whole ride, needing the hyperness to stay awake. What if she slept, no one woke her up, and she would miss the whole Hogwarts experience?! That would be a nightmare! Out of the brink of boredom, she tapped her fingers on the desk in front of her, eyeing out the window and staring at the scenery.

It was so pretty. It distracted her.

Until she heard a SOUND FROM THE COMPARTMENT DOOR!

At first, she thought "MERLIN'SBEARDWEJUSTCRASHED!!11GOODBYEWORLDDDD " and then a look of panic came out of her eyes.

Then she realized it wasn't a crash and then she thought "OHMYGOSH!SOMEONE'SHEREFOARMEEEE!!!" and then a look of excitement just washed over her.

Then she realized it wasn't a crash nor a knock and she thought "WHATTHE?!?!?!?" and then then... pure confusion. PURE CONFUSION.

Lola Jones quickly got out of her seat, getting out of the compartment when she eyed a very droopy boy. Hmm. "YOU!" she pointed before he got away before leaving the scene of the crime! What was his deal?! Oh my god. A look of FINAL realization hit her. This guy hated her! And he didn't even know her! Nor did she to him, but it was all so real! First, you trick me into thinking I just died, then your friend, AND THEN YOU PRETEND LIKE YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW ME?! Who knows? Maybe boredom was getting to her. Maybe she was in an alternate reality with this boy who just randomly decided to kick her compartment.

But in a melodramatic motion, she went over to him! "Why do you haaaaate me?! I never did nothing to you! Nothing! I'm just a perfect little, nice innocent little girl! And you kick my compartment door? Hater! HATER!" she accused. And she went over to him, almost in tears! Hmph. That's right. Face Lola's acting tears. It was very professional.

Mina had to giggle to herself at the expression on Jacob's face. She wasn't really going to plow him over, even though it would have been funny to do. It wasn't like she would risk injuring herself of him before the term began.

"Hey, you know you are like the first person on this train that I know." she smiled. It was the truth too. Hundreds of students and his was the first familiar one all day. That was just for her. She had expected to at least recognize a few faces, but nope. Just Jacob, for now.

Blinking, she tilted her head again and squinted her eyes slightly. Yeah, she still saw a bag. "My eyes are fine. I notice a bag, but if you want to 'pretend' it's not there, okay." Perhaps Ellie was right after all, she thought. Yes, she needed to keep her eyes open.

Jai saw that he may have offended her. 'Don't be so blunt.' he thought to himself. He replied nevertheless,"Nope, I'm continuing into my sixth year. I just wanted to know what Hogwarts was like, that's why I asked. The last school I went to it took alot of getting used to and getting tough to survive there." he said.

The girl seemed really friendly when she saw her friend and gave her a happy greeting. Not something he was used to. Going to a school with all boys, Jai didn't see alot of that. He wanted something different and judging from this joyous girl, he somewhat knew things would be different.

People. Lots of people. CROWDED. That's what this was. Blooming, bloody crowded.

Of course that gave him the pleasant excuse of using his shoulders to shove and wiggle his way through. Thankfully it was only a backpack that weighed him down. But then again, he could also use it to jostle a few stubborn students about when they refused to give heed to his polite shoulder-asking.

Indeed, he had come prepared. Though perhaps not so prepared for the midget of a child that would have fit nicely under some bench rather than in the aisle. The MIDDLE of the aisle too mind you. In HIS path.

Pause.

Stare.

Froooowwnn.

Didn't the elders of the school have the right of way? And it wasn't like he could shoulder HER. Not unless he wanted to waddle on his knees, and THAT was below his dignity.

...

"You're in the way."

Jeanne looked for a compartment. It's been awhile since she last rode the train so she's really excited. Jeanne is wearing her usual outfit. She didn't like to wear a coat today since she thinks she might be wearing a lot.

She came across an empty one, she went inside and put her bag pack above. She sat down and looked at the window. Her purple pygmy puff, that she just bought a week ago, was already sitting on her left shoulder.

Wonder if she'll recognize anyone today?

For a minute, Hateya didn't really get that she was being talked to. After all, she was used to hello's and excuse me's. When she did realize it was her that the boy was talking to, and not one of the other two dozen people present, she looked up at him with a frown. Really, she should be making friends, but he looked like he was practically graduated so what was the point?

Besides, he was rude.

"You're not that fat. I'm sure you can go around."

One of Mihkel's eyebrows shot up in a mixture of amusement and of the expression of one appraising a child. A very YOUNG child. "Fat, is my brother."

Planting his hands on his hips he looked down at the creature before him. "I am Mihkel." Not fat. Noah, fat. Mihkel, not fat. At least she had the sensibility to realize that. MAYBE they could get along.

....Maybe.

Extend hand.

Wait.

Jonathan is shuffling through the middle carts like Jeanne and him had plan on meeting. He was giving up that maybe she hasn't found one. Should he just get the compartment in case Jeanne wasn't able to find? Oh well.

Then suddenly, she found her sitting in one compartment by herself. She's talking or rather, playing with her pygmy puff. Jonathan went inside and greeted her "Hey." he sat right next to her. "Excited?" he asked smiling to her. Well, Jeanne did say can't wait to go back to Hogwarts.

For serious? He was hands-on-hips posing and saying his name? Ooookay, she was definitely meeting some interesting people on this train ride.

She looked at his hand, all extended and waiting, and eventually rolled her eyes and shook it, "I'm Hateya. You shouldn't call your brother fat, even it it's true."