The train ride to Hogwarts was a whirlwind of emotions for Lainee. As a first-year stepping into a world she'd only dreamed about, excitement bubbled in her chest, mingling with a deep, undeniable nervousness. The chatter and laughter of students filled the compartments, creating a joyous hum that made her feel slightly out of place yet strangely hopeful.
Lainee's gaze was fixed on the passing scenery, watching as the English countryside blurred by in a mosaic of green fields and misty hills. Hogwarts felt like a dream. She had heard so much about the castle with its endless secrets, the classes that taught real magic, and the people she would meet. Her thoughts raced with curiosity and a sense of adventure.
"First time?" A warm, slightly teasing voice broke through her thoughts. She turned to see a tall boy with bright red hair and a lopsided grin that immediately put her at ease. His eyes sparkled with a playful light.
"Don't worry. It's all a bit mad at first, but you'll get used to it. I'm Fred Weasley, by the way," he said with a friendly nod.
"Lainee Humberston,". she replied, her voice soft, though his easy manner made her smile.
"Pleasure. And this is George." Fred gestured toward an identical redhead at his side, whose eyes crinkled in amusement.
George's grin was mischievous, his gaze lingering on her for a moment. "Fancy joining our house, Gryffindor?"
Lainee chuckled, the sound easing the tension in her shoulders. "I haven't even been sorted yet," she replied, finding herself more at ease under their attention.
Just then, the train jolted to a stop. marking the beginning of something far more than Lainee anticipated.
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Whispers of Magic and Love
FanfictionLainee Humberston thought Hogwarts would be an adventure filled with magic and discovery, but what she never expected was finding herself caught between daring mysteries and unexpected feelings. As Lainee navigates her first year at Hogwarts, she qu...
