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A girl with long black hair that reached her waist, sat alone in the carriage compartment. As she read her book she brushed a strand of her behind her ear, revealing her strange amber, almost golden eyes. She wore long black robes that were the wrong size for her, with the Hogwarts crest on the side. The trousers had badly patched up holes, but the girl didn't seem to mind.
She watched sadly as families said goodbye, friends greeted each over, she watched as mothers fussed over their children...
Why can't I have that? She thought
A knock on the door interrupted her thoughts, two girls stood in the doorway. One had ginger hair done up in pigtails, the other had long blonde hair and a dreamy look on her face.
"-Do you mind if we sit here? Asked the ginger haired one
-Of course! I was starting to get a bit lonely, I'm Runa. She said putting her book away. It's my first year at Hogwarts.
-I'm Ginny and this is Luna, we're in our first year as well, said Ginny. I'm so excited I'm finally getting to go to Hogwarts. What House do you want to be in? I'd like to be in Gryffindor, with my brothers. Do you have any siblings? She took a breath. Sorry, I talk a lot sometimes and it's hard to stop.
-That's okay; I'm not sure which house I want to be in yet. They all sound really good, although they all have some bad qualities.
-Which qualities? Asked Ginny interested
-Well Slytherins are always interested in politics and are wrapped up in the past. Ravenclaws study way too much and never seem to take a break. Hufflepuffs aren't some of the brightest lot, and Griffindoor always seem to be getting into lots of trouble. They're also very hot headed.
-True, but they've got good qualities as well, said Luna joining the conversation, as the train jolted forward.
-Yea, as to your second question, she said turning back to Ginny, no I don't have any siblings. What about you two?
-I've got six brothers, they were all in Gryffindor. There's Bill, who's a curse breaker with Gringotts. Then there's Charlie, he cares for dragons in Romania. Next there's Percy who's in his sixth year. The twins, Fred and George, are in their fourth year, watch out for them they're pranksters. Then there's Ron, who is a year older than us.
-Wow, what about you Luna?
-It's just me and Dad at home, she said looking outside, Mum died three years ago.
-I'm sorry, I don't have a mum and my Dad, well, she paused, he can't look after me at the moment.
-Oh, I'm sorry, said Ginny; shall we talk about something else?
-If you don't mind, so are your families magical?
-Yes, it's not that different from muggles really, began Luna
-What are muggles? Asked Runa curiously
-People who can't do magic, are you a muggleborn then?
-Oh you mean mundanes then, no I'm not a 1st generation, at least I don't think so...
-What are Mundanes? And a 1st generation? And what do you mean you don't know if you're a mugleborn?
-I was adopted by my Dad when I was five, I don't know anything about my real family. My Dad can do magic and taught me a bit. He belongs to an organisation to promote muggles in our society. They don't like the word muggle and so call them mundanes. We also call muggleborn as you call them, 1st generation as they're first generation of magic.
-I guess that makes sense, what about pure-bloods? Asked Luna
-Oh after 1st generation we call them all Wizards, otherwise pure-bloods would be calling themselves 107th generation or something like that."
They talked for a few more hours going over everything from Quiditch (of which Runa knew nothing) to magical creatures. Runa wondered if many of the creatures Luna talked about were actually real, but kept quiet about it. They had been joined by a boy named Colin Creevey; he kept taking pictures saying he wanted to send them back to his Dad, who was a mundane. They were playing a game of exploding snap when they were interrupted.
"-Hi, I'm Neville. Do you mind if I sit here? He asked
-Yes, sure. I'm Runa; this is Ginny, Luna and Colin. (Pointing to each of them respectively) Do you want to play?
-We were just talking about the subjects, what year are you in? We're all in our first year. Said Ginny
-I'm beginning my second, is there anything you want to know about the subjects?
-Yeah! Is it true Professor Snape is a Vampire? Asked Colin excitedly, Neville snorted.
-No, I don't think so even if he does teach in the dungeons. He is also very scary; you have to always be alert in class which makes it difficult to concentrate. He usually picks on people who don't do well which, unfortunately that often happens to be me.
-You said he was a Vampire! Exclaimed Colin pointing at Runa, who grinned sheepishly.
-I said he might be a vampire, he could be, and there is no proof that he isn't! Did you know technically Vampires and Werewolves are allowed to teach at Hogwarts? So it's still within the realms of possibility. Also there was a vampire called Lord Francis Snape in the 16th century, our Professor could be his descendant
-How do you know all this? Asked Neville
-My Dad sent me to a day school when I was six till last year, to teach me mundane, muggle whatever you call them, subjects. It was taught to magical people, and we got extra credit if we did essay's on any subject we chose. Well I wrote an essay called "The vampire of Hogwarts", I theorised that it was Snape.
-So there is a vampire of Hogwarts? Asked Ginny
-Yes, since 1066 the whole of Britain has been divided into different counties by Vampires, they don't do anything. It's like in Transylvania, except their there aren't many magical.
-How do you know this?
-My teacher was a vampire; he was really nice though; nothing like the bedtime stories. Said Runa, the others stared at her in shock for a moment.
-What? She asked
-Nothing just a bit... unusual, said Colin trying to find the right word.
-Does anyone want to play cards? Asked Ginny, diffusing the tension"
They continued playing exploding snap as Runa and Luna talked about magical creatures again. None of them noticed how dark it was getting until a girl with a prefect badge came in to tell them they would be arriving soon. Colin and Neville waited outside as the girls got changed and vice-versa. As they got out they turned to see a huge man, who Runa felt sure that he could not be completely human.
"-Firs' years! This way, please! Come on now, don' be shy! Come on now, 'urry up!
-Here, said Luna cheerfully
-Ah, there yer are! Come on don' tarry, said Hagrid. They followed him to some boats at the end of the dock.
-Four to a boa', be careful the wa'ers a bit shoppy today."
The all clambered in Luna and Ginny sitting in the front while Runa and Colin sat in the back. As they turned the corner they all awwwwwwwed and oooooooed appropriately. Colin stood up to get a clearer scene to take a picture. Unfortunately a wave hit the boat at the same time and he toppled over into the water. Runa tried to hold on to him, but toppled in after him. Ginny and Luna rushed to the side to see what was happening and overbalanced the boat. When Runa returned to the surface she was supporting a very scared looking Colin.
"-Let's get onto the boat, she said
-Llllet's, said Colin shivering with cold, eager to get out of the water.
With great difficulty, and help from Hagrid, who had slowed down the rest of the boats to wait for them, they got the boat upright again.
-'Ere yer go, he said giving Colin, who was shivering violently, his coat.
-That was so cool! Said Ginny, Hagrid chuckled
-Well if yer all 'right we can ge' going again."
The rest of the journey was relatively peaceful; finally they had arrived at Hogwarts.
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