The American Wizard

Chapter 3

Ginny and I woke up before everyone else so I decided to go downstairs. I found Mrs. Weasley in the kitchen making breakfast before everyone got up.

“Good Morning Mrs. Weasley.” I said in a groggy morning voice.

“ ‘Morning Mom.” Ginny said in a voice similar to mine.

“Good morning Lexi. Good morning Ginny.” She responded.

I sat down at the table as she was putting food onto plates. She had just sat the plate in front of me when everyone else came down the stairs.

“ ‘Morning Boys!” I said in a happier voice than before.

I got a few mumbles in reply. Anyone could tell that the boys were still waking up. Ginny and I finished quickly and went upstairs to change. We were going back to Hogwarts today. That made my mood change significantly.

When we got to Ginny’s room, we quickly changed and packed the few things that needed to be packed. We then lugged our trunks down the stairs and into the living room. The boys were still eating when we got our all our things into the living room.

I made sure to grab Nika and give her some treats. Ginny and I then went outside for some fresh air and fun. We decided to walk through the fields since we didn’t have that long until we left.  We wandered around for awhile until we heard the boys yelling for us.

We were walking back when we heard the boys near us. We snuck up behind them and I pointed to Ginny then Ron and Harry then me. She nodded and we popped out. I jumped on Harry’s back while Ginny jumped on Ron’s.

Harry and I were like brother and sister. We just had that kind of relationship. He was laughing the entire time except for when we first jumped on them. I wish I would have had my camera. His face was probably priceless. Ron still had the priceless look in his face. I jumped off Harry’s back and Ginny jumped off Ron’s.

We all started to walk back towards the Burrow, anticipating what awaited after the train ride.

On the platform, I found my parents waiting for me by the entrance. I ran up to them and gave them both hugs. This happens every year. I miss them in the last few days  before the train ride. This year we were closer together but I still missed them. We went through the barrier together and walked onto platform 9 ¾. I walked over to the entrance of the train and turned around to say goodbye. I knew that Harry was already on the train and the Weasleys were still saying their goodbyes. I knew that this time is always the hardest for Harry because  he looks at all the parents hugging their children and crying when his parents never got to and never will. When Harry is upset, he likes to be alone so we all let him. It’s better than watching him keep it in.

I said my goodbyes and promised to write before I got onto the train. I found Harry in a compartment with the rest of the Weasleys. At least he wasn’t by himself for long. He was smiling normally so I know that he wasn’t upset anymore.

The ride was long but we had a lot of things to do to pass the time. The one thing that I did notice was that Malfoy kept walking past our compartment. I didn’t know why so I just ignored it…...for now.

We got to Hogwarts and noticed Hagrid right away. He was calling all the first years over to him so we couldn’t go see him. We got into the carriages and they started to go. I know that Harry can see the thestrals. No one else can see them but him and Luna. You have to see death in order to see them.

We walked into the castle and it was the same as every year. The castle amazes me each year and this year was no different. The ceiling in the dining room seemed alive and the stairs that change the position. I loved this castle.

We sat down and watched as the first years came in and got sorted. Gryffindor got another 8 first years. We have a large house. I don’t know how there are enough dormitories for everyone. We quickly started eating after the sorting was finished. The food was delicious as always.

Dumbledore started his speech when everyone seemed to be almost done eating.

“Another big change this year is that Hogwarts will be hosting the Tri-Wizard  tournament this year. The other schools, Durmstrang and Beauxbatons, will be here within the next two months.  Please enjoy the rest of your evening and remember that classes start tomorrow.” Dumbledore finished.

I thought that it was cool that Hogwarts got such an honor. The Tri-Wizard tournament hasn’t been held for years and just the fact that Hogwarts gets to host is a great honor in itself.  Hermione, Ginny, Harry, Ron and I went up to the dormitories to get situated for our classes in the morning. I couldn’t wait to get back to what I love to do. Magic.