Screeches of metal wheels on the train's tracks echoed as it entered the darkness of another tunnel. The train was mostly quiet, but often jilted when it hit a bump on the track. This wasn't a bother to most of the young witches and wizards, sleeping, reading, or just talking amongst themselves. Or maybe it was their nerves, for they weren't going to be attending their school today.

The wheels of the train sqeaked loudly as it came to a stop. The sunlight beamed through the windows of the cubicles, causing some to awake from their sleep. Students looked out the window at their surroundings and scanned the grassy knolls in the distance. It was very pretty, indeed, unexpected by most, but none the less, pretty and tranquil. The doors of the train flew open to reveal numerous teenagers with welcoming looks on their faces.

People stepped out from all parts of the train smiling at the teens, who were throwing them greetings. On a giant gate ahead, there was a colorful banner that read "Welcome, Hogwarts Students!".

Harry slightly smiled, as he passed through the gates of the American school with Ron and Hermione. Ron was looking at a group of girls passing by who were giggling, and Hermione was snapping photographs of the landscape and building. They were soon interupted from their observing by a tall old man, who looked very much like Dumbledore, only he had curly brown hair, which reminded Harry of Captain Hook.

"Welcome students!" he said with a wrinkled smile.

"Welcome to Salem Academy of Magic. I am Professor, Foggs. We hope that your stay here for Unification Week will be one that will stay in your memories for a long time. Now, if you'll follow me, I will take you on a tour of the building."

Unification Week was an event in which students from different wizarding schools all over the world traveled to eachother in hopes to create new friendships and, well...unite.

"I like this place already... No sign of any illiterate giants." said a platinum haired boy close to Harry.

"Just walk away, you two." said Hermione pushing Harry and Ron forward.

"He gets on my nerves so, much." said Ron who's ears were returning to their natural color.

"Draco Malfoy gets on everyone's nerves...Well the ones who aren't afraid of him or are friends with him anyways." Hermione reassured.

"Well, I'm just hoping that he doesn't spoil the time here." Harry said hotly.

"Oh, he wont. He'll keep away."

"I hope you're right Hermione, because I'm going to be expelled if he even comes near me." scolded Ron.

Hermione suggested that they go exploring before it was time for the Unification feast. They walked the grounds, roamed the hallways, and watched Hermione devour sections of the library.

"The books here are fascinating!" said Hermione climbing up a sliding ladder.

"Look! They even have books on our school. I bet they know loads of things about--Ooh, Witch Weekly!"

"This is gonna take a while." said Ron, rolling his eyes.

"It's an international thing." said a voice from behind them.

"Hi...I'm Jamie." said a girl with raven hair.

"Hello." they both said as they introduced themselves.

"And, uh, who's your friend."

"Oh, that's Hermione." said Ron laughing slightly.

"So, how are you liking your stay here, so far, Harry and Ron?" she asked smiling.

"It's nice here." said Ron placing his hands in his pockets.

Jamie smiled at them and looked around as if she were examining the art work on the walls. She was very pretty and reminded Harry of Fleur Delacour when she smiled. Ron kept staring at her blue eyes when she talked, and turned red when she laughed at his humorous answers.

"So what's it like at your school." said Jamie as she made a gesture for them to sit down at a nearby studying table.

"It's okay I guess." Harry said truthfully.

"I've seen pictures. It's beautiful." she said raising her eyebrows.

"OH! You're Harry Potter aren't you?" she said trying not to look blankly at his scar.

"Er--Yes. I am." Harry said messing his hair.

"Oh. Sorry, I'm trying not to sound like a complete idiot here." she said turning pink.

"It's all right. He gets that all the time wherever he goes." said Ron patting Harry on the back.

Jamie chuckled and smiled at Harry. His face tinged red when she did.

"So...What are the people like. Not to sound rude or anything." she said making hand gestures.

"It's not rude. We have houses, and I guess the people vary by house." Harry explained.

"Oh, we have something similar to that here. Only we are judged on character our first month here, and then sent to certain floors of the school. The initials of the floors spell W.A.N.D.; The W is for Wicca Tower, the A is for Accio Hall, N is for Newt Nook, and the D is for Dungeon Stairwell."

"I guess that makes sense." Ron said nodding. "We have four houses. Gryffindor; That's us, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin."

"Oh, after the founders of your school. What do they mean?" she asked looking confused.

"Well, er--" Ron stammered.

"Gryffindor, is usually the house to someone brave or who posseses great loyalty and strength. Ravenclaw is the house of great intellect, and who prevail in danger by using their minds...Hufflepuff, well, they aren't the bravest, or sharpest pencils in the box, but they are known to be very hardworking and awfully sincere for people in need. And then there's Slytherin...That's the house You-Know-Who was in. But if you must know...Slytherins are known for their dedication to getting whatever they desire, and they're clever ways of persuasion. " said Hermione joining them all at the table.

"Hello, I'm Hermione Granger." she said offering Jamie her hand.

"Jamie Hansen. Nice to meet you." she said shaking Hermione's hand. "That's amazing..About the houses. Our's is like I said before...Similar..I live in Accio Hall. That would probably be--your Ravenclaw. I'm a bit of a bookworm." said a smirking Jamie.

"Oh, me too!" said Hermione with a bit of a bounce. "I like to read everything, mostly."

"What about the other's? What would they be to us?" asked Ron.

"Well...Ummm...I guess the Dungeon Stairwell would be your Slytherin. They kind of don't care about hurting other people's feelings to get what they want mostly."

"Yep, that's Slytherin all right." said Ron, scowling.

"And Newt Nook would be Hufflepuff...Yeah. They're very close with one another, they'd take care of anyone...They're very nice. Then, Wicca Tower, would be your house... They're very good at Quidditch...Well then again so are the students in the Dungeon Stairwell...They have an all girl team, you know!"

Hermione looked as if she were going to scream with happiness. "Really? That's fascinating! We have nothing like that at Hogwarts."

"Why not? Don't they let girls on the teams?" said Jamie.

"Oh, yes, but just a few. Never has there been an all girl team." said Hermione in a very business-like way. "Are you on the Quidditch team, Jamie."

"Not on that one...But...Yes. I'm Keeper." she said beaming proudly.

"Oh...Ron's a keeper." she said pointing over to him.

Ron's ears went red as Hermione pointed to him. "Yeah...Erm..I am."

"That's awesome! Maybe you can teach me some moves?" Jamie said smiling at Ron.

"M-maybe."

A loud voice suddenly sounded all over the school. "Everyone, please report to the Dining Hall for the Unification feast."

"We'd better get going...C'mon, I'll show you where it is."