Mackenzie made her way from her flat to Kings Cross, she was eyeing the muggles as she went along. She didn't want anyone to try and take her beloved Jellybean so the faster she went through the station and got to the platform the better.

She hurriedly walked through the crowds of people, why there were so many people she wasn't sure, but she also wasn't going to stop to find out. Dressed in a pair of jeans and a button down shirt she knew she really didn't stand out unless she lingered too long then they would spot her pink pet.

Not seeing anyone the blonde recognized, she made her way straight to the platform and crossed over with no problem.

This was new. Riding a train into school instead of taking a boat. He would much rather take a boat, thank you. That wasnt the case this year though. Seeing as how his mother got a new job in Scotland she moved the family out there, Ana and Malaya included, which meant he was being sent to Hogwarts.

Dun dun dun.

Not that Jeremiah had anything against the place, cause he didnt, he would of just rather been back at Durmstrang, where he was comfortable, with his friends. He only knew Lex from here, and well he supposed that Mike's sister counted, kinda but that wasnt the point.

Pulling his trolley along he made his way into the station with his sister and niece trailing behind him somewhere. He just wanted to get this over with.

Lex hadn't bothered trying to tell her father that there was no point in accompanying her to the station and waiting til the train left. He had that look on his face, the one that said he was extra proud of her and she wouldn't be bursting his bubble. Granted she'd be ditching him the moment she ran into her friends but for now she was fine with walking next to him, his arm slung comfortably over her shoulder and the other pulling along her things. For now there wasn't much rush. Nah.

Felix did very little shuffling around in her hands, understanding finally the idea of behaving if he wanted to be allowed out of his cage. To say she was excited about going back to school would have been a lie but an even bigger lie would have been telling herself she wasn't even a little pumped at the idea of being in charge.

Good way to start the year if she did say so herself.

The Gryffindor was sure to keep in stride with her father as they headed through the station, badge tucked into her pocket...just in case something came up, ahem. Next stop, the wall. That place never got old.

Melek Sönmez looked around and up at her parents. Her mother said that she would see her off at the Public square and then her father was going to take her the rest of the way since her mother was a muggle. Mel looked up at her mother and frowned. She hugged her and clung to her a little. Melek was going to miss her mother and she was going to be in a foreign place... but at least she met a few people at Diagon and Anna was coming so maybe it wouldnt be so bad. "Love you, Momma." Mel looked at her mom then nodded to her dad who was wheeling her things around in a cart for her. She started to go faster so that she didnt have to be pulled into her mother's weeping farewell hug. Melek grumbled as she didnt move fast enough to get away. "Moooooooooooom! Get off! It is embarrassing!" Mel frowned and squirmed. She sighed in relief as she let go. They must have looked like a funny group since they were all three buried in their coats. Melek clicked her tongue slightly, "Well, we better be off, Father... Bye, Mother." She nodded to her mom and then started to race for the platform.

Minerva was here at Kings Crossing. She took a deep breath, while all her friends going off to either Hogwarts or Uni she was feeling super left out recently. She knew she shouldn't feel that way. Gosh her life had already been in change mode and so many changes took place already, so there was no need for this envious feeling she was having and she felt so guilty feeling it. It made her feel like a bad person or something for partly wanting what she couldn't have. Though she was happy with the gifts she was given right now.

One hand gripped tightly around the balloons and the other resting on her belly she stopped to rest in front of the station. Why was this so hard to just go in. Probably because so many that she would see today hand't seen her since she left school and well she had obviously changed in size dramatically since then, but she couldn't worry about that. She had to find Alec, surprise him with an early birthday gift. She would be missing his birthday this year since she wouldn't be at school any longer and she wanted to make sure he got his gifts now, but how would she find the seventh year. That she wasn't sure.

What a drag Alex thought to himself. One hand in his pockets the other idle at his side. His adopted mother for the millionth time this morning was hurrying him up in that annoyingly cheery voice of hers while his little sister kaylin was running around him all excited to finally see the wall. Honestly she hadn't shut up about it the entire summer after he got his letter. Sigh
"Hurry up Alexander,the train waits for no one". His mother came in yet again. He tried his hardest not to roll his eyes
"I said I'm coming already and my name is Alex" He replied if there was one thing he were looking forward to it was getting away from her. He did appreciate that she took him and kaylin out of the home but she was too much sometimes, One thing he wasn't looking forward to leaving kaylin she wasn't exactly known for staying out of trouble but she was the only one he would bother to help when anything happened.
ALEX! ALEX! ALEX!!! is that it?! His little sister came in Tugging his arm excitedly and pointing ahead of them. She was probably the most troublesome thing in his life but hey what could he do?
he looked down and addressed her Yeah kaylin that's it.
That was all it took for her to take off for the platform,he felt a migraine coming on as he realized she was going to run into a girl who was also heading for the platform.

He had arrived! ... Earlier. And met up with his father who, all too proudly, ruffled his hair out of place by giving him a noogie and pinned the new badge onto his shirt. Thanks, Dad. Thanks a lot.

Not that the boy was complaining. It was ALWAYS great to see his father again, especially after being away for a whole month. Letters just weren't the same, you know? He liked the hugs, the grins and the constant babble of how the animals and things at the vet were. Speaking of animals, Chip had been giving back to Dad to take care of while he went off to Hogwarts. It was... sad to know that he'd end up missing the little puppy's growing up stage.

Shaking these thoughts out of his head, Alec pushed his trolley forward and looked around the area. He... needed to try and find someone he knew. The boy was nervous about this, to say the least, thanks to a certain badge. No matter what he did, he couldn't make it look any less inconspicuous, which he really wanted to do. Make it look inconspicuous. Because if he didn't, the compliments would follow and, as happy as he would be, Alec... had no idea how to take them.

... And then he grinned. ... No... wait... GRINNED. Yeah. Because look who was there!

He pushed his trolley over towards the figure, excitement flooding through him. IT WAS HER! "You're not going back to Hogwarts, are you?" he asked, coming to a stop right next to her. Because the boy would be ALL too happy if she was. He'd also use everything in his power to make sure that she was as comfortable as possible. "Hey, by the way. And hey, Peanut!"

Melek made a face of disgust as an annoying little girl's voice came into her hearing range. She resisted the urge to look around and just tried to go to the wall when she started to lose her balance after being bumped into... by the little girl. Mel gave the girl a glare and her father warned her too late. Melek crossed her arms and looked at the girl, "Watch where you are going! Some people dont like getting ran into!" She snapped at the girl then looked at her father, "People shouldnt let their little brats run around freely." A frown came to her face and she huffed, crossing her arms as her father tried to usher her towards the wall but Melek wouldnt budge and she sighed as she saw her mother doing the whole crying bit. Mel rolled her eyes. Geez... she always told me not to cry in public or give hugs or kisses in public but here she is doing all of it... hypocrite! It is untasteful! She had wanted me to go to boarding school since they couldnt stand me at home. She huffed and then smirked, looking at the girl, "You know what? That wall eats whoever goes in it." Mel gestured to the wall and eyed the girl.

Kace knew it was time to go back to Hogwarts again. He couldn't believe how fast the time went. He remembered just yesterday coming home but now he was back. He couldn't wait to go to his second home. He just made it to the Public Square with just 15 minutes to spare. His sister Belle made them late again by doing her bathroom touch ups.

"Alright hunny here we are..." said his mom facing the wall of platforms 9 and 10. "I can't believe you are going away again.." she said hugging him too tightly.

"MOOMMMM....i will only be gone for a while. I will be back at Christmas." he promised her. He was the baby of the household so he understood why she acted like this. He shrugged her off and looked to his dad.

His dad was fascinated by this world. He was looking around and asked, "Kace where are the wands?" he asked. Kace chuckled, "Mine is right here." he said pointing towards his pocket. "But don't worry dad, i only use it in school." he promised him. "Alright kiddo have a good term you hear me." he said giving him a manly hug.

"Yeah bro, behave and say hi to my friends for me.." Belle said hugging him tightly as well. "Live up to the legacy i left at Hogwarts." she said. Then the mother gave her a stern look and she succumbed.

"Bye Ace the Kace..." his mother said kissing him and hugging him one more time before she left with her husband in which he waved goodbye. Belle apparated to her job.

Adi happily pushed his trolley which contained his rather heavy trunk toward the Wall. He had his hat pulled rather low over his eyes, so he almost always bumped into some unfortunate person. "Sorry. So sorry,'' Adi muttered to them. He made no effort to remove the hat though as the sun hurt his eyes. Nothing bad just a mild ache.

Gus croaked away from somewhere in his pants pocket. The toad was finally croaking once again but Adi's effort to get him to croak the alphabet had been futile. Seemed like it was something Gus could not do.

He was close to the wall now. Adi stopped and waited for his parents to catch up with him but in no time he was distracted by a familiar voice. "Kace?'' Adi called in the direction of the many voices he was hearing. "Is that you?'' He raised his hat a bit and squinted. Ugh! The light burned his eyes.

“Okay… Take a deep breath and… just do it…” spoke Millie to herself and stared at the wall in front of her, she didn’t really like it to just ran toward a wall, hoping that the wall really was magical and that she wouldn’t get hurt or would fall to the ground, while making a fool of herself! She really, really, REALLY didn’t wanted to make a fool of herself in front of all the other’s around her, knowing that some of them were here just like her, because they wanted to go to Hogwarts! “You can do it sis” spoke her older brother and gave her a gentle push toward the wall. “I know that you can do it” he smiled at Millie and pointed at the wall. “Make you family proud and become our first witch!”

Again, she nodded and tried to look brave. “Okay…” Quick she hugged her brother one last time and then… she walked toward the the wall, leaving her older brother...

SPOILER!!: Way to cute Alec

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He had arrived! ... Earlier. And met up with his father who, all too proudly, ruffled his hair out of place by giving him a noogie and pinned the new badge onto his shirt. Thanks, Dad. Thanks a lot.

Not that the boy was complaining. It was ALWAYS great to see his father again, especially after being away for a whole month. Letters just weren't the same, you know? He liked the hugs, the grins and the constant babble of how the animals and things at the vet were. Speaking of animals, Chip had been giving back to Dad to take care of while he went off to Hogwarts. It was... sad to know that he'd end up missing the little puppy's growing up stage.

Shaking these thoughts out of his head, Alec pushed his trolley forward and looked around the area. He... needed to try and find someone he knew. The boy was nervous about this, to say the least, thanks to a certain badge. No matter what he did, he couldn't make it look any less inconspicuous, which he really wanted to do. Make it look inconspicuous. Because if he didn't, the compliments would follow and, as happy as he would be, Alec... had no idea how to take them.

... And then he grinned. ... No... wait... GRINNED. Yeah. Because look who was there!

He pushed his trolley over towards the figure, excitement flooding through him. IT WAS HER! "You're not going back to Hogwarts, are you?" he asked, coming to a stop right next to her. Because the boy would be ALL too happy if she was. He'd also use everything in his power to make sure that she was as comfortable as possible. "Hey, by the way. And hey, Peanut!"

As her blue eyes looked at the doors and she tried to convince her feet to move she hear a question and turned. A smile appeared on her face. "Alec" She threw her arms around the boys neck almost letting go of the balloons. Gripping them tighter she broke from the hug and shook her head, "No not going back. I don't think they'd have me back after the changes that I've made." You know last name and soon baby and all. "I was actually.." That's when her blue eyes saw it. The little badge on his shirt. "Hold the owl!" Her fingers went towards it, touching it for a second. "Head boy? You are head boy and I am just now hearing about this. Alec Summers this is amazing.. I'm so proud of you." She had him in a hug again. This time loosing one of the yellow balloons. "OH NO"

She put her hand out holding the rest of the balloons. "These are for you. I was coming to surprise you since I won't be there for your birthday and now I wish I had more to celebrate Head Boy. Oh I also have cupcakes for you and a small gift." She wasn't spending too much money since her and E were saving up for peanut, but she would not forget her brother on his birthday. "So ready to go back and be a big seventh year?" She nudged his shoulder a bit. "You will be great ya know. At head boy and well everything." She looked at him sister proud. She couldn't believe she was standing there seeing him go on his last train ride. She still felt like he was to young for this, but he wasn't. She was done with school and he was a seventh year. Times have changed, but everything changes now doesn't it.

Alex stood there watching as Kaylin had fully run into the girl. He frowned an irritated expression now etched on his face,As far as he was concerned no one was allowed to talk to his sister like that. He made his way over to them, he had originally planned to stay back and observe after all when Kaylin knew she was in the wrong she always apologized, so he knew she wouldn't cause herself more trouble but he didn't appreciate the tone the girl had taken to his sister or how she was addressing her. Worst of all Kaylin looked like she was about to cry,sigh . She was always so sensitive. He was almost there when he heard her telling Kaylin the most ridiculous thing. His eyes narrowed a fraction man this girl was trouble.
Finally arriving he rest his hands on Kaylin's shoulder causing her to turn around and immediately latch on to him. His eye-twitched by the time he got to the train his shirt was going to be soaked.
Sigh he turned and addressed the girl before him.

Nice try but don't you have anything better to do than making a little girl cry?

"When they are little brats who run into people then no." She snapped, "No manners whatsoever." Mel huffed and then crossed her arms and stomped her foot when her father was telling her to behave, "I am behaving, Father! I just dont appreciate having a brat run into me and then another brat yell at me." Melek stuck her nose up at the two younger kids and then looked at her father. "Lets go, Father..." Mel glared at the two kids and started to leave.

Lots of questions flooded the boy's mind. Like, why was Minnie here if she wasn't heading back to Hogwarts? And was Ethan here too? And were those balloons? But hugs were happening so the boy kept the questions at bay and hugged the girl back gently. Peanut, you know. "Oh..." he said, once the girl had pulled away, "Well... it's really great to see you again!"

... ... And then she noticed it. The yellow thing perched on his shirt. Alec grinned nervously at her and nodded. "Head Boy..." It was unbelievable, really. And the boy was still getting used to this small badge that seemed to come with a ton of responsibilities. But hugs were happening again which left no time for worrying about responsibilities. "Thanks, Minnie! I... that means a lot to me," he said, hugging her back. ... Oh no? He looked up to see a yellow balloon floating away and grimaced. "Sorry about your balloon."

Or HIS balloon. "For me? I..." GRIN. "Thanks, Min! You know you didn't have to, right?" Since she had a Peanut. And she was resting, right? Because the girl might be strong and a little scary but she needed rest. "Yeah... I think so. It feels weird because... I remember coming here as a first year and now..." He didn't need to continue the sentence, right? "Thanks Min! I'll try my best. Promise!" Nodnod.

... Pause. "Are you ready for your changes?"

SPOILER!!: Alec

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Lots of questions flooded the boy's mind. Like, why was Minnie here if she wasn't heading back to Hogwarts? And was Ethan here too? And were those balloons? But hugs were happening so the boy kept the questions at bay and hugged the girl back gently. Peanut, you know. "Oh..." he said, once the girl had pulled away, "Well... it's really great to see you again!"

... ... And then she noticed it. The yellow thing perched on his shirt. Alec grinned nervously at her and nodded. "Head Boy..." It was unbelievable, really. And the boy was still getting used to this small badge that seemed to come with a ton of responsibilities. But hugs were happening again which left no time for worrying about responsibilities. "Thanks, Minnie! I... that means a lot to me," he said, hugging her back. ... Oh no? He looked up to see a yellow balloon floating away and grimaced. "Sorry about your balloon."

Or HIS balloon. "For me? I..." GRIN. "Thanks, Min! You know you didn't have to, right?" Since she had a Peanut. And she was resting, right? Because the girl might be strong and a little scary but she needed rest. "Yeah... I think so. It feels weird because... I remember coming here as a first year and now..." He didn't need to continue the sentence, right? "Thanks Min! I'll try my best. Promise!" Nodnod.

... Pause. "Are you ready for your changes?"

She smiled at the boy, "Thanks Alec, I know with work I haven't been around much. I miss everyone." She tried to keep the frown from her face. She was having a pity party for herself lately with no real reason too. With everyone getting ready for school wither uni or Hogwarts she hadn't seen many of them all summer and she was really missing them lately, but that was something she would have to deal with. Everyone was moving on with their lives and so was she. "I'll get owls and a schedule of the matches as soon as you have it right? Your girlfriend is captain maybe you can get a schedule early." Well at least she was as far as Minerva knew. Speaking of Ella she wondered where the blonde might be so she could see her off as well.

She heard him repeat her, "Alec Head Boy, you are going to do amazing. You are such a born leader I just know it. I can't wait to hear about all the great things you will do." Was her sisterness showing, because it should. "Can I ask you a favor though?" Would he mind, it was something she just thought of and she knew they would be okay, but maybe if she knew someone would look. "In the student garden there is a plant called Jacob's ladder. Ethan and I planted it two terms ago in honor of my brother since it was the term he should have started school. Could you just check on it for me?" Not that she could do anything if it was gone, but it made her feel better if someone did check on it.


She chuckled, "Oh come on Alec you know I had to do something. It's your eighteenth birthday that's a big deal and no sister would be a good sister if she forgot or didn't do anything. I just feel bad I won't be there to give you a cake like I have in the past. Maybe I'll owl you one." She liked making cakes for her puffs birthdays it was fun and starting the birthday celebrations for each month last year was even better. She grinned at him, "It is a weird feeling, so many feelings isn't it, but enjoy it. Seventh year goes so quickly." It did for her at least.

Changes? Was she ready for changes, well changes already started didn't it. Look at her! "Well I can't see my feet, I'm tired a lot again, and my last name's different. I guess changes are there whether I'm ready or not, but I am. It will be exciting." She smiled at him, because it really was exciting and she was happy to be in this adventure. "We have some time yet though so not rushing yet." November was coming quickly though, but she felt they would be ready when the time came.

Sander pushed his trolley filled with all his school stuff and some and looked all around him. Being a transfer from Durmstrang, he found himself not knowing what to do.

Yes people lots of people who possibly seemed like some were headed for the same school he was but right now he needed to know how to get to Platform 9 3/4. Someone had told him you had to run into a wall to get there.

As he made his way to the platforms he thought of Sydney. They had said their farewells at Diagon Alley but he had hated doing that.

He didn't want to leave her behind.

Sander sighed.

"What ignorance,my sister is anything but a brat but you wouldn't know that because you are quick to judge if you had waited a second more she would have apologized. Pitiful. From what I've observed you act as though you would be the biggest brat of them, just look at how you're acting towards your father are you five years old?.furthermore rewind this conversation I've been keeping my voice at a stead level you however..." he took a moment, he had just wasted his breath and his energy on this girl it was about time he stopped.
he turned his back on her now ushering his sister to his side.
"I know you didn't ask for it but a bit of advice,if you don't change that attitude of yours you'll end up an old hag."

Sydney happened to be at the Public Square with her family. Her mother insisted she come here once last time before heading off the France. She needed to take some pictures for her mother. Her mother actually went to Hogwarts and she wanted to relive the memories. She knew who she was gonna miss the most.

She had an amazing time with Sander this summer. She actually had a first love and that was amazing to experience. She looked around for a photo taking spot and then she noticed him. Her heart skipped a beat. She beamed and wanted to surprise him.

She tiptoed behind him with her Nikon D3000 and then tapped him and said, "Hey handsome!" She hoped he would remember that nickname she first gave him.

Sander immediately turned around when he heard a familiar voice. A voice he would never forget for as long as he lived. He was already beginning to feel the loss. He would not be seeing Sydney again. His first love.

Sander sighed and then forcing a smile on his face, he turned around to look at the most beautiful girl in the world.

"Hi munchkin. It's a nice surprise to see you here." he smiled down at her.

Yes it was a nice surprise and at least he had one last chance to see her face before she was gone for good.

"I am gonna miss you calling me Munchkin.." she trailed off and then gazed into his gorgeous eyes. "I am only here for a while because my mom wants pictures of the train station..." she looking around the place. "She went to Hogwarts here too... but she wanted me to go to Beauxbatons because it was closer." she faked a smile. "I am gonna to miss your handsome face, Sander." she said touching his face softly.

The reality of not seeing him for a couple months was getting to her. She didn't know if she was gonna break down in tears or what. She felt the tears coming into her eyes and she couldn't help it. She leaned in closer, standing on her tiptoes and touched his soft lips where she kissed him. Probably the last kiss they will share together for a while.

Once she broke away, she smiled and laughed. She wanted this to be a fun time, not a sad time. "Did you hear me before? I said your real name. How weird is that?" she teased.

Sander nodded as he heard Sydney explain why she was here at the train station. Whether he was listening or not was another matter. He was so captivated by her lips and the way looked at him.

Without him realizing it, he found his hand gently stroking her cheek. He knew he loved her, there was no doubt about that. It saddened him when he saw tears forming in her eyes. His fingers brushed the corners of her eyes, before he leaned down and his lips met hers. He savored their kiss together, knowing that it would probably be their last together.

He laughed when she finally called him by his first name. "Yes you did say my real name....just like I'm saying yours, Sydney, my love." he smiled down at her.

Oh no....he said my love. They had never really revealed to their feelings to each other. He knew that she cared for him as much as he did her...but the words LOVE had never been said aloud before.

Sander wondered whether she'd noticed what he had just revealed for the first time outloud.

"Anytime!" She missed everyone... and it had a lot to do with work. Alec didn't know what to think of Minnie working right now but... he was happy for her. Really. "How's work going? And we miss you too, you know." We... because he was sure he wasn't the only one. Curly Wade, remember? "Yeah, of course! I'll drop by during the holidays to see you and Peanut... if... that's okay?" Girlfriend... Captain... Captain Girlfriend. He should tell Minnie, shouldn't he? "Erm... you should see Ells and... yeah. Just... try and see her at some point. You won't regret it." How did Head Girl Girlfriend sound? ... Head Girlfriend?

Amazing. Born leader. Great things. This made him even more nervous than he already was but he smiled at the girl? Why? Because... "You're a great older sister, you know," Really really great. "Thanks for believing in me. I... I really appreciate it." Nodnod. ... A favour? In the form of a plant?Was he the best person to ask? ... Probably not. "I... I'm sorry about..." Her brother. Should have started school. "Yeah, I'll check on it. That's really nice that you planted something in his honour." Really.

The smile on Alec's face grew wider and wider as Minnie kept on talking. Of course the girl would end up doing something special. It was very... Minnie. "I... well, it's really nice of you. And would you be able to send cake?" He was modest, sure, but saying no to some of Minnie's cooking? That wasn't something he could do. "Since I'm missing your birthday too, can I... give you cake closer to the day?" ... Quickly. His complexion paled slightly and he fought the urge to frown. "I don't... know if I want it to end."

When she mentioned her feet, Alec looked down at them and then back up at the girl. She couldn't see them! He bit back a chuckle; pregnant woman were SCARY and the seventh year was smart enough to know not to anger them. "You're right, yeah," See? Smart. Nodnod. "I bet you're excited to be back to seeing Ethan on a daily basis?"

Kings Cross Station was one place that his parents were certainly not going to let him go off alone. Not yet anyway. He probably had a few more years to wait for that. So for now, Benjamin traveled to and inside the station with both mum and dad, the latter holding onto the chart while he held onto the cage of his new pet. Conrad and he had had a fun few weeks together as they got to know each other and now they were both heading off to Hogwarts together as Ben faced his second year.

"Coming there?" The older Atreyu called, catching his attention.

"Yeah Dad," Ben answered catching himself up with a few quicker steps, walking off with his family to the familiar platform.

The smell of the familiar train station was fresh in the air. With Thomas, Spencer, and Caelyn trailing behind him, Nate made his way into the square of Kings Cross Station. It was bustling with Muggles with the occasional Hogwarts student and parents. Sadly, Nate saw none of his other friends so far. It was a shame. This would be Nate's last year at Hogwarts, which would make it his last year to see all of his friends. That was a very bad thing. Nate would miss them all; Ella, Alec, and so much more! Nate was still semi-mad at Alec for taking the girl that Nate was madly in love with. Such a shame. He'd miss him.

Turning around he noticed that the others were so far behind that it wasn't even funny. "Hurry up! You don't want to be late for the train on your first year at Hogwarts, do you!? Time is of the essence here people!" Nate called back to the group. Tapping his foot very impatiently on the ground, he figured it would be like this. It was obvious that they'd be slow, with Thomas having to look after Spencer, and Spencer messing around with Caelyn. This would take a while. The noise was starting to iritate his Owl, Snowball. He quietly whispered into the cage "Sorry Snow." It was starting to iritate Nate that they might just miss the train! Looking into the crowd he noticed one of his dear friends Alec and.....was that Minnie?!?! "Alec! Minnie!" He shouted over the heads of people.