-Prologue

My alarm clock went off at eight o' clock in the morning. I resisted from hitting to snooze button and got up anyway. Instantly I got up and took a shower.

The hot water felt good as it ran down my long, slender and scared back. Each little scratch reminding me of an attack, blow or battle. As I got out of the shower I grabbed my towel and began to dry off, trying not to wake the others.

I then combed my long raven black hair and tied it into a ponytail, figuring it will be dry by the afternoon or so. In my room, I grabbed my clothing, consisting of jeans, a t-shirt, and converse. I put them on and then began packing my uniform, extra clothing and anything else I could think of packing into my trunk. Then, without thinking, I grabbed my coat, wand, owl and broomstick. I almost forgot the train ticket. I was then out the door before you could say "blimey".