No matter how quickly you move to the black carriages, getting wet is inevitable. After stepping off the platform, the rain seems to pick up a bit and causes the mud puddles that had formed on the rough track to grow larger. Mud being splashed around, however, doesn't stop you from noticing the long line of black carriages that appear to have nothing pulling them -- unless you can see thestrals. The hoods placed on the carriage seem like a waste at this point as you climb inside one of them while water drips down your face and robes, but at least it'll prevent you from being soaked further.

The moment the door of your carriage is shut, it sets off down the bumpy road, through the wrought-iron gates, and up to the school. The journey itself will take about fifteen minutes, so take the time to dry off and chat with your friends. Once the carriage sways to a halt, you had better brace yourself to be pounded with more rain while running up to the doors of the school.

OOC: The Hogwarts carriages can carry up to a total of four people.