Rise of Hadrian D. Pendragon (Book 1)

The Royal Guard

"Excuse me..." Hadrian wheeled his trolley over to the attendant, "Can you tell me where I might find Platform Nine and Three Quarters?" Hadrian questioned. Dammit.. Why didn't I ask where the platform was before me and Hagrid went our separate ways? I would just run off and hide away from the Dursleys. Not like they care really what happens to me.

"It's the same every year. Packed with muggles of course. Come along." A family of redheads could be seen walking briskly past. Muggles? Why does this feel like this scene was rehearsed and orchestrated? "Platform Nine and Three Quarters this way." The mother continues. Frowning Hadrian goes to follow. Note to self, the red headed family need to be wary of. Don't know whose side they are really on. Well that's not strictly true, I do know Molly and Ron are against me. The mother should be Molly since she's the one posted on the transactions. Dammit... I really want to move against them this year... "Alright children. Get through to the platform."

"Excuse me.. Can you tell me how to-" Hadrian gestures towards the wall helplessly.

"How to get onto the platform?" The mother chuckles, "Not to worry dear. All you have to do is run straight at the wall between platforms Nine and Ten. Best to do it at a run if you're nervous." The mother pats Hadrian's shoulder and nods towards the wall, "Ronald why don't you go first." she nods to her youngest son, who went through and followed the path his brothers took.

"Good luck." The one lone girl of the family states her smile is true and genuine. Hadrian gears up and starts running towards the wall. The next thing he knows he is looking at a brightly colored red and black train. Ok I'll bite, the train looks really cool. Best find an empty compartment. With that thought in mind Hadrian wanders away towards the back of the train.

It's towards the last cars of the train that Hadrian has finally managed to find an empty compartment. Finally! Shit finding one that was empty was tedious. Granted the train does make new cars and compartments when the others fill up also.. Guess it's to be expected.. Going into the compartment Hadrian puts all of his luggage up on the rack. The only thing not on the rack is the specialized trunk that Hadrian left hidden in his cupboard. With the Notice Me Not Enchantment and Muggle Repelling on the trunk his new home away from home will be relatively safe. Hadrian sighed and looked outside, beginning one of his favorite pastimes: people watching. Who should I watch out for? Who could be a true friend? Well that one red headed girl seemed to be nice. She seems to be genuine also. Spotting another female with blond hair being hugged by her younger sibling. Hadrian smiles sadly at the sight, There's one female friend that looks like she would be strict. She's even trying to get her sister to stop. Giggling slightly. Hadrian notices that the older one of the siblings has finally succeeded in getting her sister to release her. I just need to keep an eye out for any possible friends I might gain that are true friendships.

Hearing the compartment door slide open, Hadrian glances at the entryway. "Mind if I sit here? Everywhere else is full."

Hadrian narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Ronald, at least that's what his mother called him. Even I know how stupid that question is. This train is a part of the magical world. The cars are never ending. Hadrian shook his head, "Go ahead..." he gestures to the free seat across from him near the door. Better keep an eye on this one. I know he's already a traitor, so I won't really try to be his friend. Going back to looking out the window at the ever present countryside, When did the train start moving again? Hadrian gave up after seeing the country landscape pass by. Glancing back at Ronald he decided to try and start a friendly conversation. "Is this your first year as well?"

"Yeah." Ronald nodded, "Names Ron Weasley."

"Harry Potter." Hadrian responded in kind.

Ronald just looked at him wide eyed. "Do you really have the- the- the-" Ronald stuttered slightly.