KINGS CROSS, LONDON
Tom the innkeeper told me how to get to the platform. Though I already knew, I had to keep appearances. Over the past month nothing crazy happened. Just practiced all the spells for first year and read all the books I decided to buy more books about runes, arithmancy, enchantments, and alchemy just for some "light reading". I look at the pillar in front of me, shake my head at the ridiculousness I'm about to experience and then with a pep in my step, I walk into the wall.
On the other side was the magnificent Hogwarts Express. The big red train was definitely nostalgic to see. I boarded the train as I was early but not too early. There are people here but I found an empty cabin and put my belongings up and let Selene sit in my lap. I started to read a book on arithmancy to pass the time.
The cabin door opens and I see a skinny black haired boy with glasses and green eyes, clothes on that did seem to fit as they are bit too big.
"Excuse me, do you mind?" he asked shyly
"not at all, come in." I said , smiling gently. He nodded and put his things up and then sat across from me.
"I'm Harry Potter" he says
I put out my hand and said "I'm Aeryz Ambrosius, a first year like you its nice to meet you Harry"
He smiled and shook my hand and then after that a bit of silence between us, He stares at my unique eyes and probably wants to ask about them but thinks it's rude.
"What are you reading Aeryz?" he asks with curiosity
"I'm reading a book about arithmancy, its the magical study of numbers but we don't have the option to learn it until our third year"
he nods and says "I was never really good at math"
i laugh and say "well you won't be required to take it so no worries Harry"
Harry sighs in relief and I giggle. Then our door swings open and a lanky red haired boy looks at us and asks " do you guys mind? Everywhere else is full."
Harry looks at me for approval and I nod
"Sure" Harry says and Ron puts his stuff up and sits next to Harry eyeing Selene.
"I'm Ron by the way Ron Weasly" he says
"I'm Harry, Harry Potter."
Ron's eyes widen "so it's true? You've got that uh uh the scar?" Harry lifts up his hair, "wicked" Ron says and then looks at me.
"Ah, I'm Aeryz Ambrosius" I hold out my hand he starts to shake it then freezes his eyes widened and shrieks
"BLOODY HELL! Like…. Like Merlin? Are you related to Merlin?" Harry's eyes widen too as even muggles know who Merlin is.
I giggle and nod my head "That's what the inheritance test said, but I grew up in an muggle orphanage so I'm quite new to everything like Harry here"
"Wicked" Ron exclaims again. With introductions out the way our journey to Hogwarts starts. We started to chat about Ron's family, Then he taught us about quidditch. Harry and I buy the lot when the trolley comes by and share it with Ron.
Ron looks nervous as he asks me "Will it attack if I bring out my rat?"
I laugh "Selene only eats fish and is a proper lady she doesn't like weird things she's part kneazle and is very smart" I say and Selene nods "meow" she confirmed.
Ron hears that and lets Peter (scabbers) out. I stare at the git as I think about if I should intervene with that incident. I sigh, ill just think about it when I get there. I continue reading my book and pet Selene while Harry and Ron Yap. Ron announces he's going to do a spell on scabbers I watch the scene.
Our cabin door swings open and we look at the person who opened our door without knocking. she looks like the book description and the movie mixed. Little Emma with untamed hair and buck teeth, how goofy.
"Have you guys seen a toad?" She asked loudly and then looks at Ron "oh? You're about to do magic? lets see it then." Ron does the fake spell and it fails "Is that real spell?, If so it's not a very good one. Of course I've only tried a few simple ones myself." she takes out her wand and points at Harry's taped glasses "Oculus Repairo"
she performs her spell and it fixes Harry's glasses. He takes them off and checks them out "thanks" he says in awe.
"Holy cricket, you're Harry Potter! I'm Hermione Granger" she says then looks at Ron "and you are?"
"Ron Weasly" he croaks with his mouth full of candy.
Then she finally looks at me as if just noticing my presence. Her eyes lock with mine and she pauses when she sees me.
I gently smile "Aeryz Ambrosius" as soon as she realizes she opens her mouth about to say something. I interrupt her before she bombards me with questions
"Yes I am Merlin's descendent, you can ask questions later as I think we need to change into our robes." she nods shyly with a pink tinged of embarrassment on her face, I continue "as for the toad, no toad here otherwise Selene here would have noticed." and we all heard her meow agreeing that nothing could escape her senses.
I laugh and Hermione blinks in realization. then quietly says "thanks" and leaves.
We all look at each other for a few seconds and then Ron breaks the silence "Mental that one". Harry sighs and I laugh again and then we get up to get ready.
"Firs' Years Firs' Years this way" The half giant yelled
we all huddled up and got into our boats. Travelling the right of passage to Hogwarts was a magical feeling. Crossing the Great lake I think about the merpeople and the giant squid of legends.
The castle was huge and beautiful and I could hear my heart beat as it raced in excitement. We arrived and were led to the great hall by McGonagall. While waiting Malfoy did his bit with his goons, Harry rejected like he should and then we moved on to the sorting