Oh! Sorry, that probably needs some explanation.

I'm a witch.

I have a wand, and I go to a boarding school in New Mexico to learn how to use my magic.

Or so I used to, before the accident.

[Updated: June 7, 2015]

Why do we have to take such a long trip? Why can't we just Floo, like we did at the Academy?
The conductor called out for any last minute boarders at 10:55, and it was time to go.
[Edit June 11, 2015]

"Who's this?" I heard Lily ask. Turning towards the sound, I was met with curious eyes. Again, I found myself breathless. How long had I been subconsciously waiting to hear that question? 

"'Ere it is! Welcome t' Hogwarts!" His voice carried over all the boats, shaking most from their awestruck stupor.

Elizabeth came back into herself, now realizing why Remus had told her to go by boat rather than carriage. Her fear had dissipated, for the most part, at least, in favor of admiring the glowing castle they were moving towards. This was Hogwarts? For such an ugly name, the castle was truly mesmerizing.