Sage LeClair

Chap. 8

   The few weeks before going to Hogwarts were calm. Nothing happened, Louise kept Hecate safe, hidden and happy. Every day, I went out for about an hour and played with her. She had made good friends with a baby calf, and they spent all their time together. Then out of the blue, Mother was suddenly promoted at the ministry. She was now head of her department, and she now rarely spent more than a few hours at home. She wakes up every day at 4:00am, and then stays at work until midnight, and sometimes even later. Father seems very happy that she was promoted though, so I just don't say anything. 

                                                [ Time skip to September 1st]

   Today it was finally the day to go to Kings Cross station. Turns out that Mother and Father had decided to simply have the chauffeur drop me off at Kings Cross station. Last night before we went to bed, they each kissed me on the head and wished me well at Hogwarts. I was surprised at their affection, and I fell asleep thinking about it.

  I checked and rechecked my trunk to make sure I had everything I need. After finally convincing myself that I had everything, I changed into the same clothes that I had worn to Diagon Alley. Those were the only pair of muggle clothes I want to own. I absolutely hate the dresses.

  After I had changed, I left my room, dragging my heavy trunk alongside me. Then, three maids came rushing up the stairs, two of them, I recognized as Alison and Molly, picked up my trunk and carried it down the stairs. The third turned towards me. 

 "Miss Sage, your trunk will be taken down to the car. I have informed the chauffeur about Hecate, and he is sworn to secrecy. Hecate is in the car already. I have also been searching, and found that there is a place at Hogwarts were they can keep pets over holidays and summers. If you want to bring Hecate back to the property then that's okay as well Miss Sage. Maid Louise can take care of her.  I will be coming with you to drop you off at Kings Cross. Now then, we must get going, or you'll be late." finished Maid Persephone. I smiled and nodded at her. Persephone had always been my mother-like figure, and the way she was looking at me now, with pride in her eyes, was the best thing I could ask for.

  We walked down the stairs, and got in the car. The ride to Kings Cross consisted of Persephone and I playing with Hecate.  Something I noticed was that once Persephone left the property, she seemed much more careless. I liked that about her. It was something new, a part of Persephone I had never seen before. I thought back to when I thought I had no friends. Persephone might not be my age, but she is my friend. The best one I'll ever have.

    We arrived at Kings Cross station 20 minutes before the train was scheduled to leave. I grabbed my trunk, shooing away Persephone when she tried to help, and then looked at my ticket. 

    "Platform 9 and 3/4ths. Persephone, I only see platforms 9 and 10. How are we supposed to get there?" Her face was bright and smiling. 

   "Just follow me Miss Sage. Oh, I remember when I was a first year. I've missed Hogwarts so very much." 

      We walked toward the large pillar-like separation between platforms 9 and 10. As we walked towards it, I saw him again. It was the Potter boy, and he had just began to run head on towards the pillar. Suddenly a huge swarm of people moved, and the next second when the pillar came back into view, he was gone. I watched as the same thing happened with a red-headed family. I turned to see Persephone watching as well, with a sad smile on her face. 

"Well come on then Miss Sage. Its time to go. Just run straight at the pillar, and you'll go through. Wait for me on the other side okay?"

"Okay"

     I turned towards the pillar, and took a deep breath. I felt the rush of wind in my skin as I barreled towards the pillar. I closed my eyes and braced myself for impact with the pillar. I felt a strange feeling encircle me, and I was suddenly pushed out onto... something. When I opened my eyes, all I saw was blue. It was soft against my face. Then I suddenly realized that I had just fallen into someone. I felt warmth on my arms as I was tugged upwards, and then I saw the full view of the station. It was massive, and there were people everywhere.

    I tried to stand up straight to acknowledge the person who had caught me, but I just ended up tripping again. I looked up to see a boy who looked my age standing there. I dusted off my shirt, and said, "Thank you for catching me. I'm a bit clumsy." Luckily I had kept Hecate in my arms, so she hadn't run off somewhere if I had dropped her when I fell. The boy had blue eyes, and reddish-brown hair. He was slightly taller then me but only by a little. He had a smirk on his face as he helped me up, pulling up my trunk that I had dropped and sitting it upright.  He smiled at me and said " Oh it was no problem. I'm John Highren by the way." 

"Well, um I'm Sage LeClair. Thanks again!"

"See you around, Sage."

   He headed off towards the train, waving goodbye. I turned around, watching as Persephone passed through the pillar. She looked at me sadly and said "Well the train will be coming soon. I'm sad to say that we wont see each other for a while. Goodbye Miss Sage."

"Goodbye Persephone." 

I pulled Persephone into a tight hug, and then pulled away, both of us smiling at each other, I picked up my trunk, and began to walk away, waving goodbye to Persephone. I climbed onto the train, and spotted John sitting in one of the compartments with two more guys and a girl, who all look my age. I decided to just go ahead and find an empty compartment to sit in, but before I know whats happening, I'm being pulled into the compartment by my hands by John, and then the train begins, and I am on my way to Hogwarts.

A/N Hey everybody! Super long chapter today to make up for the lack of writing in the next two weeks. I'm very sorry for that, as I will be extremely busy for the next two weeks. Also, if your a Supernatural fan, you should go and check out spn_14 ! He is the character that John will be based off of! Well until I write again, goodbye! ~Maya