Charm - Harry Potter harem x OC

~Chapter 2: The Hogwarts Express~

~Aboard the Hogwarts Express~

               THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS had come to an end, and King's Cross Station was a hive of magical activity. The distinct sounds of owls hooting, cats meowing, and excited students filled the air as wizards and witches, young and old, navigated through the barrier at Platform 9¾. The platform was bathed in the morning sunlight, with the scarlet steam engine of the Hogwarts Express standing proudly, ready to whisk the students away to another year at Hogwarts.

Harry Potter pushed his trolley through the throng, Hedwig's cage balanced precariously on top, and his trunk wobbling with every bump in the cobblestones. As he made his way toward the Weasley family, he spotted their familiar cluster of red hair near the barrier. Mrs. Weasley was fussing over Ginny's robes, trying to smooth out an invisible wrinkle, while Fred and George were already scheming, their heads bent together as they whispered about their latest prank.

"Harry! Over here!" Ron's voice broke through the noise, waving him over with one hand while holding a folded newspaper in the other. Harry hurried toward them, his face breaking into a grin as Mrs. Weasley enveloped him in a warm hug.

"Harry, dear! How wonderful to see you!" Mrs. Weasley exclaimed, her voice filled with affection. "Are you ready for another year?"

"Definitely," Harry replied, smiling broadly. He turned to Ron, who was practically bouncing with excitement. "What's got you so eager, Ron?"

"Look at this!" Ron exclaimed, thrusting the newspaper into Harry's hands. His eyes sparkled as Harry unfolded the paper to reveal a large, moving photograph on the front page.

The photograph showed once again the entire Weasley family, gathered around an ancient Egyptian tomb, each of them beaming at the camera. Bill and Charlie stood proudly at the front, while Percy, Fred, George, Ron, and Ginny waved enthusiastically beside their parents. Even the ghoul in the background seemed to be celebrating.

"Blimey," Harry said, still genuinely impressed as he watched the picture. "That must have been incredible."

"It was!" Ron said, his grin widening. "The twins tried to trap Percy inside a tomb—cursed, of course—would have worked had mom not had such a keen ear. It was brilliant anyway!"

Hermione, who had just arrived with her parents, peered over Harry's shoulder at the photograph. "Honestly, Ron, you've told us this a hundred times, but it does sound like a fascinating trip, except for the part where you tormented your older brother" she admitted with a smile.

As the group chatted animatedly about the Weasleys' adventures in Egypt, the noise on the platform increased, drawing their attention to a new arrival. Heads turned as a striking figure stepped through the barrier, her presence immediately capturing the attention of students and parents alike.

It was Charlotte LeJeune.

She moved gracefully through the crowd, her long, silvery-white hair shimmering in the morning light, and her robes flowing elegantly behind her. She appeared almost ethereal, and whispers began to spread as people recognized her from the Leaky Cauldron. Harry, Ron, and Hermione exchanged looks of surprise.

"She's coming to Hogwarts," Hermione murmured, her eyes following Charlotte as she made her way toward the train.

"Well, we did wonder where she was going," Ron said, his tone a mix of awe and confusion.

As Charlotte approached the train, she caught sight of the trio and offered them a warm smile. Without hesitation, she walked over to where they were standing.