Her brother squinted his eyes and pursed his lips into a thin line then shrugged his head ❛❛I didn't said that❜❜ turning his back at her, he took her trunk and told shorter girl to carry her owl ❛❛Though you're quite more of a Ravenclaw like mom, if you ask me❜❜ he proclaimed, leaving the room with Evie following him behind.
Growing up with them, of course Evie would somehow share some stuff about a certain family member like like habits or hobbies. But she seemed to be having more of Amellea's wittiness and the love to read such books, the only big difference was they're certain like and dislikes concerning about such subjects. Evie didn't really have a problem with her grades, although mathematics seemed to be really against her of being one of the top students at class. She studied math hard enough; formulas, numbers, and such things involved math and always participates pretty well during classes even in math but she can't seem to easily solve it by herself especially when she feels like she's being rushed or somewhat.
Evie closed the door behind her and continued to follow her brother down the stairs ❛❛How's so?❜❜ she raised a confused brow, not really exactly getting why actually.
The two went pass the living room, straight to the garage where their mother and her car stood waiting for them. The trunk was widely open for the two to pile their stuff without making it all messy.
❛❛I just can❜❜ he answered, putting himself down at the back seat and buckling himself with the seat belt ❛❛Besides, you're a book worm just like any other Ravenclaw I know❜❜ he claimed taking his red head friend, Bianca, a Ravenclaw, as one of his examples.
Evie slammed the door at her side close and did the same thing as Sebastian did ❛❛Just because I do like books, doesn't mean I'm a Ravenclaw, Sebastian❜❜ she retorted at his answer and added ❛❛Plus, I don't even like math— I hate that subject with all my heart and soul❜❜
That's definitely not a lie apparently, Evie once got a b- at math for doing the wrong format of a certain equation. You can't really blame her for she herself had also been studying the subject really hard with some other subjects. She tried her best to answer it, but seems like when the papers came her studies went useless upon her losing the memory of the numbers and equation due to no other than, nervousness.
❛❛Nonsense, Evie❜❜ he spoke, turning to his sister after turning the lights inside the car off ❛❛Ravenclaw isn't just about acing Arithmancy nor Being smart❜❜
Evie shot her brother a look and chuckled ❛❛Said the person who claimed that i'm a Ravenclaw because I'm some sort of a book worm❜❜ Evie fished her phone out from her pocket and connected it to her headphones before playing one of her playlists on shuffle then placing it inside her bag that's just beside her.
Sebastian rolled his eyes ❛❛Whatever.❜❜ he moved himself on his seat trying to find a comfortable position.
Evie smiled in victory.
Their mother, Amellea came into the driver's and buckled herself up after closing the trunk of the car closed. she slammed the door at her side and started the car's engine before looking back at the teenagers ❛❛You two ready?❜❜ she asked, lips curved up.
The two teenagers returned the smile and spoke ❛❛Yes!❜❜
And with that being said, the car ride started. Evie was somewhat blasting some of the Taylor Swift's songs to her ears; a very well known great female artist from the twentieth century, she was enjoying the whole playlist that was mixed with her other favorite artists' songs which were most of them were from the nineteenth and twentieth century like Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Bonnie Tyler, air supply, Little Mix and many more.
The ride only took fifteen minutes well, make that twenty since they had to drop by at Starbucks and purchase themselves a drink especially for the teenagers for their trip knowing that the trolley that sells sweet doesn't really sell beverages as well, and Sebastian took longer than expected at the toilet. Amellea being Amellea, bought more beverages than expected.
❛❛Mum, why are there seven of these?❜❜ Evie asked, taking a glance at the beverages that was sealed by some magic that Amellea had to use to make sure that they're not gonna spill ❛❛There's only three of us here❜❜ she raised a confused brow
❛❛Five, if you're thinking of giving one to Addison and Ivan❜❜ Sebastian added.
Right, Addison. The two teenagers have mentioned to their parents about going along with a girl they somehow made friends with at Diagon Alley when they were on their way to get Evie a wand which their father had questioned how exactly they had meet and bumped to each other which almost made Sebastian spill the beans. Good thing Evie came up with a new topic, something concerning her wand.
And Ivan? Well, he's Sebastian best friend and roommate that he took to his house sometimes. Evie had already meet him and be friended him which usually make Sebastian question if Ivan was actually there for him or for his sister. Of course he didn't mind it that much, he liked it. He liked the Idea of his best friend coming closer to his sister, its just that sometimes they forget that Sebastian still with them and is lost with their topic.
Amellea glanced at them through the rear view mirror ❛❛Bianca would be joining you too, right?❜❜
Bianca, another best friend of his that belonged to the house of Ravenclaw. Evie had only heard a few things about her and haven't seen her since Sebastian haven't really invited her to his house, unlike Ivan of course. Sebastian, Ivan and Bianca always shares the same cabin during the ride at the Hogwarts express so it's not really much of question if Bianca would happily join them.
❛❛Six then. But whom for is the other one?❜❜ Evie asked curiously.
Amellea shrugged her shoulders ❛❛Anyone might come and join, who knows❜❜
Evie and Sebastian shrugged their shoulders at each other with a confused look.
Amellea smiled and parked her car ❛❛Alright, we're here folks! we better hurry up, it's already 10:40❜❜
The three of them unbuckled themselves and hoped off the car as they then gathered their stuff from the trunk and transferred it to their trolleys. The teenagers then proceeded to make their through king's cross station which they were then greeted by a tall black curly head young man with white skin standing beside a quite of a bubbly looking girl who had very dark brown hair who the teenagers recognized as Addison, the two of them stood behind their trolleys.
❛❛My, my, what very good looking children you are❜❜ Amellea greeted with a warm smile
The the guy with curly-ish hair young man chuckled ❛❛Not as dashing as you are, ma'am❜❜ he charmed.
Addison badly wanted to face palm herself at her brother's flirtatiousness.
Nonetheless, Addison smiled and gestured her hand towards Amellea for a hand shake which Amellea gladly took ❛❛I'm Addison Dixon, and this is Philip Dixon❜❜ she introduced, gesturing her free hand towards his cousin ❛❛I'm assuming, you've heard about me from them❜❜ she turned to the two teenagers who had smiles on their faces.
❛❛Ah, yes. I did❜❜ Amellea answered with a giggle ❛❛Hopefully you guys would get along quite well with each other❜❜
Hopefully they do, as Evie sure would need some friends to be there at her side especially with her reputation that will be soon known in Hogwarts.
The teenagers nodded their heads and soon had to bid their goodbyes to Amellea who was quite in a rush that she couldn't join them to go pass through the barrier and watch them as they leave with the Hogwarts express.
They started to run towards the barrier between platform nine and ten with Amellea Silently sipping her own beverage, waiting and watching them behind. Sebastian came running first and went pass through it, next was Phil then came Addison.
Amellea kissed the young black haired girl at the cheek and reminded her about the charm for the sealed beverages in her trolley before letting her go with a smile. Evie was of course the last one, she felt nervous as she gripped to her trolleys handle, afraid that she wasn't gonna be able to pass through like the others did.
She heaved a sigh and closed her eyes real tight as she charged towards the barrier, she waited to be hit by wall and trip over badly but it never came. The next thing she knew her trolley was stopped by Phil which she flashed him an apologetic smile for almost running over him or any of the people walking around the place.
Addison and Sebastian were at the side chatting— somewhat furiously, by their trolleys of course. Phil composed himself and took his own trolley while Evie looked around the place, the train station that seemed to be themed red and black. She couldn't help but smile when she saw the big red train, the Hogwarts express— she used to only hear some stories about it from her family but she's actually going to be riding it any moment.
Evie looked up and saw the hanging sigh "platform 9/3", this was so much than what she had actually imagined.
❛❛Evie?❜❜ a voice of a familiar man called out.
Evie turned her heels and saw ivan who then ran to where they were ❛❛Oh, hey Ivan.❜❜ she greeted.
❛❛Hey there Phil❜❜ Phil responded another hey as the young blonde man leaped towards them and smiled ❛❛I see you've finally came to your senses that you're actually not just any human being like a normal muggle❜❜ he joked at shorter girl.
Evie chuckled ❛❛I guess so❜❜ her brows rose as she saw that Ivan isn't carrying his trolley around ❛❛Fancy telling me where's your trolley?❜❜
❛❛My stuff has already been loaded inside the train❜❜ he responded ❛❛I see yours haven't yet❜❜ he eyed her trolley and glanced at the others who were behind Evie.
The shorter girl nodded her head ❛❛I sort of just got in here❜❜
❛❛I'll do it for you then❜❜ he offered with a smile
❛❛No, it's fine! I can manage❜❜ she giggled, politely declining the offer
Ivan took a hold of he trolley and smiled at her ❛❛I insist, Jennievieve.❜❜ Evie pursed her lips into a thin line and just nodded her head. Turning to the others, Ivan smiled at them ❛❛Hey, how about the girls go find us a cabin to share?❜❜
Addison gave a smile of victory and turned to Ivan ❛❛Gladly❜❜ she quickly waddled her way to Evie after pushing her trolley to Sebastian, mumbling ❛❛Take mine too, okay?❜❜
Ivan swore that he saw Sebastian gritted his teeth for a moment and composed himself as he heaved a sigh. What a sight, seems like plenty of things are gonna bloom soon.
Ivan silently laughed at his best friend while Phil came to Sebastian and patted his shoulder ❛❛You'll get used to it❜❜ Phil told the redhead.
Sebastian looked back at his sister who happily hopped inside the train with Addison by her side. Turning his gaze back to Ivan and Phil, the two had already been ahead of him.
❛❛Phil! Hey, Phil!❜❜ he called not really minding the looks that were at him from the other students and other people walking and bidding their goodbyes.
Phil and Ivan stopped their tracks and turned to look back at the redhead boy with questioning looks.
❛❛Aren't you going to take Addison's trolley?❜❜ he asked, brows raised
Phil shook his head and ran a hand though his black locks ❛❛She told you to carry it, not me. Didn't she?❜❜
❛❛Right.❜❜ he sighed and started to push his and Addison's trolley alongside Phil and Ivan.
— to be continued...