Ella entered an empty compartment at the back of the train and warily stowed her trunk overhead, placing Jasper's cage on the seat next to her. She sighed before plopping down, forehead pressed against the window. The feast had been...a lot to take in. Now she just wanted to get home so she could process it all and start her summer. Dad would know what to say to make it better. She was sure of it.

Turning to face Jasper, the second year smiled at her owl. "You're going to get to see your buddy Caleb soon! You must be excited."

Damon quickly boarded the train, putting most his bags overhead, then quickly grabbed his guitar, shrunk and made it grow to it's normal size again. He started to tune it, Taylor would probably be joining him soon and he didn't want to make the birthday girl wait for her gift.

Alice bounced into the back of the train. She was rather happy to be going home, since she missed her Gramps. And since she hadn't seen Emma yet, the waterworks hadn't started yet. She hopped into a compartment, dragging her pale blue trunk with her, her pink travel bag slung over one shoulder. Her bunny teddy was stowed away safely in her trunk. In the other hand, she held Domino's cage and Frank sat inside of it, next to him. Much to the lioness' surprise, her owl showed no interest in eating the chocolate frog and the two seemed to be friends. Currently, Frank was burbling at the barred owl, who was playfully nudging the thing with his talon.

"HAII PERSON," she said, looking over at the blond head that was storing her trunk overhead. Alice did the same. "My name's Alice and I'm going to be sharing a compartment with y— ELLS?!" Was that her Jigglypuff bestie right there? "ELLLLLLSSSS. It's you!" The girl was kinda happy that this wasn't going to be awkward. Good. "Did I see Soph and Morbid in the middle of the train or was that my imagination?" hmph. Alice was going to sit with her but she didn't want to interrupt the 'love' going on between those two. luckily, she found Ella.

Belle was finding a compartment to sit in. She felt comfy in her clothes today. She was actually sad about going back to the muggle world. She loved hogwarts but she knew her parents missed her and wanted to see her. She left Charlene in the back on the train where the rest of the animals were. Belle gave her food and all that. When she placed her trunk on the rack, she breathed a sigh of relief. Belle looked outside of the window and noticed the scenery. She got out her journal and started to write her memories of hogwarts. She also had a surprise to tell her parents when she got home. But she put her knees up and started to write about what she did this year.

Taylor smiled, "Knock, knock. Is this compartment free?" Tay chuckled and looked at him, twirling one of her curls.

Damon smiled up at her, "Of course it is... long as you don't mind sitting with the hopeless commoner." He chuckled and smirked at her. Turning back to his guitar to make sure that it was in tune.

"I guess that I could try to not mind it." She smirked and entered. "What do you think?" Tay twirled to let him see her outfit.

Ella's eyebrows raised when she heard a very familiar voice call her person. Huh? Person...had Alice already forgotten her name? She smiled slightly and turned, eyebrows raised, just as her Hulk seemed to realize it was her. Nod. Nod. Nod. She wanted to go all: IT IS I, YOUR DINOSAURRRR but she wasn't really in the mood. Instead she nodded enthusiastically and smiled at her friend. "It's me!" In the flesh, on the train home. Y'know. The usual. WAIT WHATTT?! Hold ze phone! Morbid and Sophie were sitting TOGETHER?! WHY didn't Ells know this? "I don't know but it probably wasn't your imagination!" She said excitedly, feeling a little more herself, now. "Sophie must be FREAKING out." Internally, of course. On the outside she was probably playing it as cool as a cucumber. Cause Sophie was just awesome like that. "So that's your owl?" Ella added, nodding towards Alice's cage.

Damon smiled, "You're beautiful beyond words," He lightly sat his guitar down and stood, kissing her forehead lightly, "So are you ready for the second part of your gift? Because the guitars tuned and ready."

Taylor blushed, "Why thank you, handsome." She smiled and let him kiss her forehead. "Yes!" Tay twirled and giggled.

Ella looked at her kind of funny. Probably 'cause Alice hadn't realized it was her. BUT. Whatever. "I wish we could spy on them, too. But last time Dino&Demon tried something like that, it was disastrous enough." Giggle. She was already over the Edric/Evs thing. Nearly. Edric would forgive them.. he couldn't resist their little faces. Plus, Alice would threaten to hug him. But Evs.. well, it didn't really matter now that she was leaving, right? But Alice still wanted to patch things up. "Speaking of.. catch a glimpse of Edrilyn on your way back here?" 'Cause she totally needed to talk to them. 'Specially to Evs. She couldn't just hop around and make her dinosaur CRY in the middle of Feasts. Uncool. "MHM. This is Domino." The owl gave a flutter of his wings at his name, and then went back to playing with Frank. "Is this Jasper?" she asked, looking at the owl in Ella's cage.

Damon smirked, sitting down again and grabbing his guitar. He smiled at her as he started to play and sing.

Taylor smiled and danced to the song. She was blushing as he sang.

After making sure his trunk and belongings were secured, Dylan made his way onto the train. His cheek still stung from the night before...Bee had hit him pretty hard...but it was what it was. She's said her piece...and he'd made his own thoughts known.

Not that the Slytherin was upset about the Ravenclaw hitting him. That really wasn't the case. Dylan had deserved it...But it just further solidified his resolve. They couldn't be around each other anymore. Not after what he'd almost done...

That was that.

They. Were. Done.

Reaching the back of the train, he slowly sunk down into a seat. Ahhh. Time to relax...Perhaps he'd even play some guitar a bit later...

Ella giggled, completely agreeing. "I know. I would love to but the last one kind of..." Caused complete chaos? Caused a lot of drama? Cause Eve to hate them? "failed...Besides, Soph is my bestie! She'll tell me what went down!" So no worries, they would get all the juicy details! Which made the second year lighten up even more. This was good. ...Frown. "Nope. Actually I haven't seen Edric at all. Not even at the feast." Which had the second year a bit concerned. "And I haven't seen Evelyn since..." I CRIED LIKE A BABY IN FRONT OF HER... "We apologized." Shrug. "Domino is a cool name!" Ella said with a small smile, admiring the owl. "Hey there, Domino!" And apparently Domino was friends with Frank? That was strange...and cool. "Yup. That's Jasper. He's quite a handsome little guy, yeah?" Beam!

What a beautiful day! At least she'd ironed the misunderstanding between her and Beezus. She could go home knowing that she could poke her whenever she needed her. And that enormous chat they were planning at the Florean Fortescue, Erin was uber excited. She was very much armed with all the things she needed to tell her bestfriend hoping that she would do the same. Just like the old times. Like Beezus had told her, is it really a year? That was a long time!

And now, all Erin could think of...is...

SUMMER, SUMMER, SUMMER!

She'll be having the best summer ever leaving all the problems behind her. Happy thoughts.

Damon smiled and stood as he finished the song, "Happy birthday, mon amour." He made the guitar shrink again and out it back in his suitcase, "I hope you liked it."

Taylor smiled, "I adore it." She twirled arond and held a hand out to him.

.. Would it be any different, considering this was Sophie and Mordred? "Does it make any difference that it's Sophs and Morbid? I dunno if Sophie would be upset, but if Mordred was, I could always kick him in the shin again while you run away." That boy was mean. Of course, he got a kick in the shin for trying to hex Alice. And calling her cute. But whatever. "We did. I don't think they can hold a grudge against our awesomeness for too long." BEEEAAAMM. "Thanks. So is Jasper. And he is! What kind of owl is he?" Ella was looking at her cage all strangely, and when she turned to see, she saw Frank sitting on top of Domino's head? Hmph. Looked like her owl had replaced her as Frank's favourite seat.

He smiled and lightly took the hand she offered, "I'm glad you did... It took me forever to perfect it."

"I am honored then, my commoner." She smiled and started to dance wit him.

Someone else had just entered the back of the train...and Dylan didn't take any notice other than the subtle shift in the air around him. When it was quite...things like that were more noticeable...Wait...

Cracking an eye open, the Slytherin seen and heard the strumming of a guitar, along with some singing. Glaring at the culprits, a Ravenclaw girl and a Hufflepuff boy, Dylan crossed his arms. Really? Was that totally necessary right now?

...And why was there a random Ravenclaw just standing there...in the door of his compartment? Eyeing her for a few moments, he finally just leaned his head back. "You may join me..."

OH.

She almost didn't notice the guy, the Slytherin guy who Captained the Snakes instead of Kimalia. Now, she wondered where Kimmy was. This was also the same guy Beezus talk privately at the End of Term Feast that she eyed curiously. Erin could imagine herself being such a nosy person that moment. And why was she being so nosy that night? She even gained an enemy.

"Thanks," Erin touched the door before completely getting into a Snake's den. She's already reached her quota for rude Slytherin guys, she wouldn't let another one ruin her mood today. She moved slowly towards the seat opposite the guy and peeked at the window. How would she strike a conversation?

Damon smiled and dance with her as she started, "The princess should never be honored by something the commoner does."