After many hours, the train slowly comes to a complete stop. Peering outside of the windows of your compartment, you take in the tiny platform that is Hogsmeade Station. Though the sky is pitch black and it is raining, you can make out the group of buildings thanks to a number of strategically placed torches that are trying to stay lit with all their might. Suddenly the train let's out a final whistle, seemingly sighing in relief as misty steam leaves its pistons. Shuffling movements and the opening of doors can be heard from the neighboring compartments, a clear sign that it is time to leave.

The moment you step off the train, you are forced to follow the crowd rather than make your way to the luggage car to fetch your trunk (fortunately there is no need to worry as your possessions will be brought up to the castle for you). There is a lot of chitter chatter going on, yet somehow a loud adult voice is heard -- first years are to follow them to the boats, whereas everyone else needs to head to the carriages.