Olivia rolled over in bed to look at her clock, seven o' clock in the morning. Only one more hour until her father will be up and ready to go to King's Cross Station where she'll be taking Hogwarts Express for the very first time. Olivia's been so excited for this particular moment. She's never been to platform 9 ¾ before, unlike most Wizards or Witches. Then again, she might not be the only one who's an only child and never stepped foot there.

Time seemed to stand still between seven o' clock and eight, but once it finally hit eight o' clock Olivia jumped out of bed and ran for her father's room.

"Dad, Dad! It's time!" She banged on the door, barely able to stay still from the excitement.

"Olivia, please," she heard her father step out of bed, "go downstairs and eat some breakfast — we'll leave in an hour."

Olivia ran downstairs and made herself and her father some eggs and bacon. Her father came down ten minutes later fully dressed.

"Why aren't you dressed yet? You know the train leaves at exactly eleven o' clock," he sat down while Olivia put some breakfast on his plate.

"I know Dad. It'll only take me a few minutes to get dressed. Stop worrying, will you?" she sighed and sat down to eat.

"I'm not worrying. I'm just trying to point out how much easier it would be if you came with me instead of rushing to catch the train," he said between bites. Olivia rolled her eyes making sure her father didn't see.

"Dad," she wined. "We agreed I would take Hogwarts Express."

"Just hurry up and eat won't you? We should be leaving soon."

Olivia finished her plate and cleaned up before going upstairs and putting on her Muggle clothes. She'd change into her Hogwarts robes on the train. She struggled bringing her trunk and Athena down the stairs so she was happy her father was there to help her carry everything. Her father stepped outside carrying Olivia's trunk while she held onto Athena's cage. Before stepping outside, Olivia took a look around the house. This house may not be much to some, but this is the first time she'll be away from it for almost a year and the thought made her heart heavy.

"Coming?" her father looked back at Olivia as he set her trunk down.

"Er — yeah I'm ready," she went to step outside with her father when he came back inside and put his hand on her shoulder.

"Don't be nervous. You're smart Olivia, very smart. Just like your mother. You'll do great," he gave her a slight smile before motioning her to come outside. He's never been one to smile so this was a rare treat. Although he always tells her she's as smart as her mother, something that's always cheered her up instantly.

They were getting to King's Cross Station by Apparition. Olivia loathed traveling by Apparition because it made her feel dizzy and sometimes queasy, something she was already feeling and she didn't need it to be made worse.

With all her things outside and ready to go, she grabbed her father's arm. She's not old enough to Apparate on her own nor does she know how, so she has to Side-Along Apparate since her father's the only one out of the two of them that can successfully do it.

"Ready?" her father asked placing his hand on top of hers.

"Ready."

They arrived at King's Cross Station with ten minutes to spare.

"We walk through the diving barrier between platforms nine and ten, right Dad?" Olivia remembers him telling her that one time.

"Correct," he scanned the station before looking down at her.

"I can go myself if you want," Olivia tried to stand a little taller to show her father she's capable of doing things herself.

"No — I'll see you off," he put his hand on her back and motioned her to go through the barrier.

"Remember Olivia. Walk straight through or run if you're nervous. That's how you get to the platform," Olivia whispered to herself as she grabbed her trolley.

She started walking briskly towards the barrier before turning into a full-fledged run. The next thing she knew she was surrounded by Wizards and Witches moving around all over the place and the sign for platform 9 ¾ was hanging above her head.

"This place is always chaotic," her father said as he appeared right behind her.

She jumped. "Dad, you scared me!"

"Sorry. Look, are you sure you want to ride the train? You don't know anybody here and…"

"Yes Dad, I'm sure. It'll be a great experience, right? I mean, didn't you enjoy riding the train to Hogwarts your first year?"

"Well, that was a long time ago, but yes I did," he knelt down next to her "when you get on find a compartment and stay put. I don't want you roaming the train. I'll see you tonight at the feast, okay?"

"Yes, sir," she hugged him, not wanting to let go, but had to since she only had another minute before the train would leave.

"Love you."

"Love you too, Dad," she smiled and ran onto the train.

Olivia got onto the Hogwarts Express just in time. It started to move as soon as she stepped inside. She couldn't believe her eyes. So many students were moving around, laughing with their friends, and talking about the upcoming year. Olivia has never felt so small. She's never been around so many people her age before. Only the occasional child in the neighborhood, but right now there had to be hundreds of kids here!

Taking in a deep breath, Olivia walked through the corridors looking for an empty compartment. It took her about eight minutes before she realized that every compartment was full with at least six people each.

"Fantastic, just fantastic," she said to herself.

Just then someone bumped into her almost knocking her onto the floor.

"Oh, I'm so sorry!" the girl said as she helped Olivia steady herself. She was about her height with bushy brown hair that sat just below her shoulders.

"It's alright. Really," Olivia said.

"I'm Hermione Granger," the girl said rather proudly. "And you are?"

"Oh. I'm Olivia — Olivia Snape," she said sticking her hand out for a shake.

Hermione took it. "Nice to meet you," she smiled.

"Er — you don't happen to have any room in your compartment, do you?" Olivia asked.

"I actually don't have one. I'm trying to look for one too."

"I didn't think it would be this crowded," Olivia sighed.

"Maybe I should have gone with Dad," she thought to herself.

"Want to look for one with me?" Hermione asked.

"Yes please," Olivia laughed a little bit in relief. She was glad she didn't have to wander around by herself any longer.

As they walked around the train looking for an open compartment a woman came up to them with a trolley full of food. From what Olivia could see the trolley was full of her favorite treats: Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans, Drooble's Best Blowing Gum, Chocolate Frogs, Pumpkin Pasties, Cauldron Cakes, Licorice Wands, and a bunch of other stuff. Her father once brought her home the whole lot and they ate them together in the sitting room of their house.

"I'll have two chocolate frogs and a pumpkin pastie, please," Olivia said as she fished around her pocket for some money.

"Sure, dear," the woman said. She gave Olivia her treats and walked away.

Olivia took one of the chocolate frogs and handed it to Hermione, "Here, have one. They're really good."

"Thank you," Hermione smiled.

Olivia took a bite of her pumpkin pastie, "So do you think we're ever going to find somewhere to sit?"

"At this point, no, but I think we're almost there anyway," Hermione said as she opened her chocolate frog.

"Olivia?"

Olivia turned around and saw a boy standing in the doorway of a compartment, staring at her. Olivia knew who he was right away. White-blond hair, grey eyes, arrogant stance — he's a Malfoy.

"Hi, Draco," Olivia said with a little huff. She doesn't like the Malfoy's. Her father is friends with Draco's father, but she knows his family's no good. She's heard the rumors, Mr. Malfoy was a Death Eater, but claimed he didn't mean to do it. He said it was the Imperious Curse that made him do it.

Yeah right.

The last time Olivia saw Draco was when her father and her went to Malfoy Manor when she was nine. She was hoping that would be the last time she saw them, but her and Draco were the same age so she knew she'd be seeing him again when they started school.

"How was your summer?" He asked.

"Fine. What about you?"

"Good. Mother and Father took me shopping in London. I almost bought the Nimbus two thousand, the newest broomstick out, but since first years aren't allowed to have one I decided not to bother."

Ah yes, Draco never missed a moment to let everyone know that his family has money, and lots of it.

"So — er — do you need somewhere to sit? You can share our compartment," Draco moved over to show a seat open next to a girl Olivia didn't recognize. Across from her were two larger boys that freaked Olivia out. He seemed to ignore the fact that Hermione was right next to her because there was only room for one more.

"No thanks. We're just walking around. See you later," She grabbed Hermione's arm before Draco could say anything else and dragged her away.

"Well, it looks like someone fancies you," Hermione laughed when they were out of earshot of Draco and his crew.

"Shut up. He does not," Olivia rolled her eyes.

Hermione led the rest of the way around the train. When they got towards the back Olivia saw what looked like an empty compartment.

"Finally. Over here Hermione," Olivia pointed to the compartment and Hermione stepped in front of her to open it.

"Oh. Hello," Hermione said into the compartment. Olivia couldn't see who she was talking to so she moved next to her.

It wasn't empty after all. There were two boys inside. One had red hair and freckles and the other had messy black hair and glasses. There was candy and food everywhere.

"Hi," the red headed boy said with food in his mouth.

"Do you mind if we sit? Everywhere else is full," Olivia asked looking at the black haired boy.

"Why does he look so familiar?" Olivia thought to herself.

The red headed boy looked at the other boy and then back at Hermione and Olivia, "Sure."

"I'm Hermione Granger," Hermione said as she sat down. "And this is Olivia Snape," she pointed at Olivia. Olivia sat across from the black haired boy and smiled.

"I'm Ron Weasley," the read headed boy said.

"Harry Potter," the other boy said.

"I knew you looked familiar! Yes, of course, Harry Potter. Well, it's so great to meet you!" Olivia said without realizing she was saying it. Her face turned a bit red right afterwards. "Do you really have the scar?" She didn't mean to sound so excited, but she knew he'd be back. Like she used to think when she was younger. That scar is legendary too! Everybody knows about it. It formed after He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named tried to kill him.

"Yes," He moved his hair off of his forehead to expose the scar. Olivia thought it was really cool that it was also shaped like a lightening bolt.

"It's nice to meet you both," Olivia said.

"You both as well," Harry said looking at Hermione and back at Olivia.

"You must have been excited to get your Hogwarts letter," Olivia said to Harry who was now staring out the window.

"Actually, I didn't know Hogwarts existed until the other day, or any of this really," he waved his hands around indicating everything around them.

"You didn't know you were a Wizard? I mean, out of everybody..."

"I was raised by my aunt and uncle. They don't live here — Muggles," Harry jumped in. That explained why no one knew were he was. He was never in our world, this whole time.

They sat in silence for what felt like forever before one of them spoke again.

"So, what House are you all hoping to be in?" Hermione asked.

"Gryffindor. My whole family's in it," Ron said.

"I guess Gryffindor too," Harry said. Olivia figured he must not know about the Houses very well since he had no idea the Wizarding world even existed.

There are four Houses, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, and Hufflepuff. Whichever house you're sorted into is the one you stay in the whole time you're in Hogwarts. Olivia thought that was really cool, living with people who end up like your family.

"Same," Hermione said.

"I guess I'd be happy in anything as long as it's not Slytherin," Ron said with a chuckle.

"My father was in Slytherin," Olivia said proudly. Everyone says that there wasn't one Wizard or Witch put into Slytherin that hasn't gone bad. A lot of the Death Eaters were in fact Slytherin's, even He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named was a Slytherin, but her father wasn't a bad man. So it's not entirely true that all Slytherin's have gone bad. Olivia didn't want to tell them yet that her father was not only a professor at Hogwarts, but is also the head of Slytherin house too. She wanted to make sure they were all actually friends first before dropping that bomb on them, but since they were almost there she doubted it would be a secret for much longer.

"I-I — er — didn't mean…" Ron looked more worried than ever.

"It's okay, really. My mum was a Gryffindor," said Olivia trying to change the subject.

"So you could be put into either one then," said Hermione. "Did your mum tell you what it was like?"

"No. She died when I was one," said Olivia who had hoped not to have another awkward moment like before.

"Mine too. Both my parents," said Harry. Of course Olivia knew this, but she didn't want to act like it.

"Sorry," she said instead.

"You too," said Harry when they made eye contact.

They all quickly changed into their Hogwarts robes because they arrived five minutes later. Olivia, Hermione, Harry, and Ron stuck together getting off the train.

The first years had to go in boats to get to the castle while the rest took carriages to the castle.

"Firs' years follow me," a man appeared in front of everyone. He was really big. He must be at least twelve feet tall!

"That's Hagrid. He's the Games keeper here. He's also the one who told me I'm a Wizard," Harry whispered to Olivia who must have seen the confused look on her face.

"Wicked," she whispered back.

They all followed Hagrid to the boats and were told they had to fit four people to each boat. Olivia could slightly see the castle from afar. Her heart skipped a beat.

"Coming?" Olivia peeled her eyes away from the castle to see Hermione already sitting in a boat with Harry and Ron.

"Yes, sorry," she climbed in and sat next to Ron.

"Everyone in? Alrigh', move!" Hagrid yelled. Just then the boats jolted forward and started towards the castle.

It didn't take long for them to get to the castle. When they got to land Olivia saw the place she's been looking forward to for years, Hogwarts. The castle looked like it was glowing along with the stars, awaiting everyone's arrival. It was brilliant.

They all got out of the boats and waited for Hagrid to lead the way. They went around some bends until they got to some stone steps.

They walked behind Hagrid up the stone steps where they stopped at the very top, waiting to go through the castles gigantic doors. Olivia stood next to Hermione who was looking at her with all smiles. Olivia smiled back and they both giggled in excitement. Harry and Ron looked both nervous and excited, a weird combination; that made the girls giggle even more.

"I already made some friends! Remember to tell Dad 'I told you so'" Olivia thought to herself.

Hagrid looked at all of the first years and then turned back and opened the castle doors.