Honestly he did not want to test his luck. Almost like how Percy couldn't fly without getting zapped out of the sky, Nico couldn't travel over water or fly. It was because he was the son of Hades.

Sighing, Nico shook his head and looked for an alternative path across. He saw all the other students who were returning to Hogwarts head off into the forest and then getting into a carriage of some sort.

He shrugged and followed them. As he got closer he could see what powered it. Large black horses were attached to the carriage and pulled it along. He got closer and could feel the aura of death radiate of them.

Immediately the horses nearest to him turned and stared. Then the spoke.

"My lord. To what do we owe this pleasure?"

Nico stopped. He furrowed his eyebrows and locked gazes with the closest one. "You know of me?"

"Yes. You are our master's son."

"What are you?" He asked bluntly. It bothered him a bit that he did not know of the creatures. Looking closer he could see wings that were suited for bats. His line of sight moved down to the creatures mid-section where bone could be seen underneath a thin layer of black hair.

"They call us Thestrals, my lord."

"Thestrals?"

"Yes. May we ask why you are here? These are wizard lands, not demi-god."

Nico paused. He wasn't sure he could tell them.

"Do not worry my lord. We cannot speak to anyone else. Your secret will stay just that."

Nodding his head, Nico began. "I'm on a quest from my father. To keep one 'Harry Potter' from danger and 'Voldemort".

The Thestrals nodded their heads. "I see. Then-"

"What're you doin' here?" A booming voice asked from behind Nico. Quickly he spun and faced the man.

"I was just-"

"You should be with the other firs'-years."

"Water. I can't travel over it."

The large man sighed. "Well, yer in luck then. They left. You'll be with me in the coaches."

Nico ducked his head. "Yes sir."

He gently climbed into the carriage and sat directly across from the man. "The name's Hagrid. In case yer was wondering'."

"Nico. Nico di Angelo."

"Well-"

"Hagrid!" Both of them turned to the sound. Hagrid seemed to recognize the voice, as he cracked a huge smile.

"Harry! How are ya?"

The boy, Harry, grinned in response. "I'm great. Glad to be back. And you?"

"Starving. Can't wait for the feast."

As the conversation went on, Nico examined the boy. Harry. Most like Harry Potter. The boy he was meant to protect. He seemed happy for now. Although it was unnerving how closely he resembled Percy. Black hair, with green eyes. Shutting down the thoughts before they started, Nico refocused back on the two talking.

"-this 'eres Nico. New student in 3rd year. Just like you 'arry."

Smiling, Harry held out his hand. Nico stared for a few moments before taking the offered limb.

"Nice to meet you. Are you a transfer then?"

Nico nodded slowly. He wasn't exactly sure what he was in this world so he went along with it. Easier to manipulate Mist when people hear or see what they want. "From America. Heard Hogwarts was a better school."

The topic sent Harry on a long speech of what Hogwarts is and what it has to offer. Thankfully he was cut short as the Thestrals stopped.

"We are here, my lord."

Nico hopped out of the carriage first and mumbled a short thanks to the creatures. After waiting for Hagrid to climb out Nico followed the man towards Hogwarts.