Whether you've come by boat or carriage, the Hogwarts Express is waiting for you at the tiny platform. Since breakfast, any last-minute packing, and the trek to Hogsmeade Station, the sun has risen quite a bit and is shining. Chirping birds and the usual chitter chatter can be heard as you step on the platform, dragging your trunk of belongings at your side. This is certainly a great ending to the school year, is it not?

After getting your trunk and any other possessions of yours secured away in the luggage car, you notice steam rising from the train's pistons and catch sight of the conductor leaning over to see how many people are still lingering on the platform before quickly disappearing. The train then lets out a loud whistle, an obvious sign that it is almost time to depart. If you are wanting to meet up with your friends on the platform, you had better do it quick. Otherwise, it would be wise to step in one of the cars and look for a cosy compartment before they fill up.