Separation Anxiety
Fred Weasley glanced at the sky. It was September 1, which meant it was time to finally go to Hogwarts. The train left at eleven o'clock, which meant they had five hours left before the Hogwarts Express left. Fred playfully woke up his twin brother, George.
George Weasley was no different than his brother. He, too, was excited about going to Hogwarts. He couldn't believe the whole of a magical castle was just itching to be discovered.
It hit the twins slowly that morning as they pulled on their Muggle attire. What if they weren't put in the same house? Every Weasley before them went to Gryffindor House, but Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, & Slytherin could just as easily take them there. Or worse, put one or both in the dark House, Slytherin.
Charlie & Percy Weasley were also going back to Hogwarts. Percy in his third year, and Charlie was in his sixth. Bill Weasley, the eldest brother had already left Hogwarts and was working for Gringotts, the Wizard Bank. The twins also had two younger siblings, nine-year-old Ron, and eight-year-old Ginny.
Charlie had sensed that the twins were nervous, so he gave them some advice. "If you want it really bad, then the Sorting Hat will pick you for Gryffindor." The twins merely nodded.
So, on this fine September 1 morning, the twins weren't nervous one bit. They took Percy's schoolbooks for fun, and messed with Charlie's wand. So by 9:30, they were ready.
All the way to King's Cross, the two joked around and laughed. Charlie wasted no time in telling them "Hogwarts will have its hands full with you."
Ron & Ginny said good-bye, as Charlie, Percy, Fred, & George left with Mrs. Weasley for Platform 9 ¾.
"OK, you two, look sharp. I don't want any owls saying you've done something ridiculous and stupid." Mrs. Weasley said impatiently. "But have a good term." She kissed them all good-bye then watched them board the Hogwarts Express.
It was obvious the twins were thinking the same thing as the train pulled out of the station.
Hogwarts, here we come!