Kitty led her parents through the barrier into Platform 9 and three quarters. She smiled and waved at friends and acquaintances who she recognized on the other side, but didn't stop to converse with anyone as there would be more time for that later. "I'll miss you guys," she said, turning to hug her mother and father in turn.

"We'll miss you too Kitty," her dad Aaron said, hugging her back.

"One last term," Emily said, smiling as she fought back a tear. She was so proud of her daughter. "Then you can join the Ministry like me. I'm so proud of you, head girl."

Kitty glanced left and right to make sure no one had heard that. She wasn't wearing her badge yet and wanted it to be a surprise. "Thank mom," she said, though not really she'd want to join the Ministry. 'I'll write every other week, k?"

And with that she waved good buy to her parents and boarded the Hogwarts Express.