Leo P.O.V

Leo was irritated. Which recently, wasn't new. Honestly Leo wanted to stop being angry and destroying everything but he just couldn't. Every time someone spoke to him he felt like he wanted to smack them. Every time someone looked at him they hit a nerve. It didn't help Chiron asked him to go on this stupid quest to protect some kid. He was fuming when he left the Big House to pack. All of his cabin mates stayed away from him, giving room at all times. Leo didn't want this, but he couldn't control himself and knew it was for the best.

When an old man with a long white beard and glasses showed up at the camp border to take them to the school, he explained to us that we should try our hardest to avoid revealing our true identities. He gave us wands and told us that they were blessed by Lady Hecate to do the spells we told it to. He made us each touch a shoe and transported us in the blink of an eye to the train station that would take us to Pigwarts or whatever the name was.

We were the first ones on the train. As time went by more people got on the train and filed into other compartments, it wasn't until the train was about to leave when there was a knock at the door.

"Do you mind if we joined you?" A heavily accented boy asked.

"Not at all." Jason replied to his left.

Piper and Jason has purposely put Leo in the middle of them, he knew that. He also knew Chiron sent Piper and Jason with him to 'control' him. Leo scowled. Leo's thoughts were interrupted by the sudden silence. He felt eyes on him but ignored it, and fidgeted with some bolts from his tool belt.

Leo heard Piper sigh, then Jason say his name. He knew he should acknowledge it but chose once again, to ignore it. They continued to chat about things Leo didn't listen to. He was trying his hardest not to think because when he did his ADHD always brought it back to... No he thought violently pushing the thoughts away. He knew though.. no matter how hard he pushed them away they would always find their way back.

Piper P.O.V

Piper would be lying if she said she wasn't worried about Leo. They'd said his name a couple of times in their conversation but Leo kept staring down at his knees.

She was pleasantly surprised when they found Harry so quickly. He wasn't what she expected him to be. Tall, thin, big round glasses and a mop of black hair. She could faintly see a scar on his forehead and knew exactly what it was. Before Dumbledore left them at the station he filled them in. It was kind of a deal Dumbledore made with Chiron, Dumbledore would take us in and try to help if we watched Harry, easy enough.

Piper was grateful when she sounded so confident giving them their cover story but the girl – Hermione looked suspicious. From their easy chat she could tell Hermione was very intelligent and hoped she wouldn't see through their lies. She hated lying, and didn't understand why they had to keep their identities a secret. Keeping them a secret would be that much harder with Leo. What if he lost it and lit something on fire or exploded into flames? How would she cover something like up? She could charm speak them, but what if their were too many people around?

The sound of the compartment door opening made her jump. It was Harry, Ron, and Hermione leaving. "Where are they going?" Piper asked Jason.

"To change into their robes." He said shooting a glance at Leo and back to me. Piper was grateful they'd already changed into their robes at the station. Jason caught her eye again and looked down at Leo then back to Piper.

"Leo?" She asked tentatively. He looked up at her and his expression made her want to cry. He looked pained and...broken. She smiled at him as convincingly as she could. "Isn't it awesome? We've already found him! I thought finding Harry would be the hardest part, but we're already friends!" She said enthusiastically. Leo nodded and looked down again. Piper looked at Jason and he just shrugged.

When Harry and the gang came back the train had stopped.

Harry P.O.V

Throughout the whole conversation Leo never looked up. Despite his behavior, Jason and Piper were plenty of fun. We got off the train and the carriages awaited. In front of them there was a skeletal looking horse thing and I couldn't help but stare.

"Harry what are you looking at?" Hermione asked .

"Don't you see them?" he replied.

"I can see them." came a voice from behind them. They turned to see the three who they sat with in the compartments.

"Me too." said Piper staring at them curiously. Harry guessed it was Jason who spoke first since Leo hasn't uttered a word.

"You're not crazy." a very soft voice from in the carriage said. Everyone whipped their head up to see none other than Luna Lovegood. "Only those who have seen death can see them." she continued.

" I'll let you guys have this carriage, come on Neville." she said and hoped down from the carriage, walking away.

That's when he heard the Jason and Piper talking quickly and comfortingly behind him. He turned to see Jason with his hand on Leo's shoulder and Piper speaking to him gently. Leo's expression was hard to place, but the agony in it wasn't.

Harry looked at Hermione and Ron who seemed just as confused. Finally, they coaxed Leo into the carriage. When the castle came into view Harry couldn't help but laugh at their expressions. Even Leo was staring at it contently. "Annabeth would love this". Piper muttered absent mindfully.

"Who is Annabeth?" Hermione asked.

Piper looked shocked like she couldn't believe someone heard her and quickly said, "a cousin."

I shared a quick glance with Hermione. These Americans sure were different. When we entered the castle Professor Mcgonagall immediately took them away from the group and added them in with the first years. When everyone was sitting down for the feast and the first years had been separated into their houses. Professor Dumbledore had his usual speech, he talked about the exchange students and a few new teachers. One of the new teachers interrupted Dumbledore and gave a speech of her her own. It was hard to listen to what she was saying when she was dressed all in pink, literally.

Finally she was done and they were going to separate the exchange students which were in the same year as us. We all watched curiously as Mcgonagall pulled out her parchment.

"Grace, Jason" She called and the tall blonde boy stepped up to the stool. It didn't take very long for the had to yell Gryfindor. "McLean, Piper" Professor Mcgonagall said loudly. The beautiful indian girl stepped up to the stool. It took a bit longer than Jason but the hat also yelled Gryfindor. Piper smiled at Jason as she made her way to the table. "Valdez, Leo" Piper and Jason instantly went silent watching worriedly. Something really bad must have happened to him. Harry thought. The hat barely touched Leo's head when it yelled 'Gryfindor'. I shared another look with Hermione and Ron. These Americans sure are interesting.