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Chapter 2 - Freedom

I felt dizzy as I walked up slowly to Madame Maxime at around 3 'o clock. The conversation we had was quite touching - She said she'd miss me but she knows that Hogwarts will be alright for me. Her accent is so strong though! After around 10 minutes, I touched the Portkey and clinged onto it with all my might as I spun around, until I kept falling... falling... And I landed in Diagon Alley.

I looked around at this faintly familiar place, with a slight smile on my face. The first thing I needed to do is get all of my books, so I walked into a place called Flourish and Blotts to collect all the books I needed. I won't bore you with the details, so after a couple of hours I got everything I needed and I bought some things out of interest. I even walked into Ollivander's Wand Shop and Ollivander recongised me straight away - After the thousands of wizards he's seen over the past 5 and a half years and he remembers me? I was incredibly happy, and we had a good conversation about Hogwarts. I learnt quite a lot in that short amount of time - And I will make sure I please all of the teachers!

I walked up to the end of Diagon Alley where I was before, waiting for a Professor to arrive in order to take me to Hogwarts. To my surprise a young boy (well, he looked around 17, I class that as very young to be honest!) covered in scars walked up to me and smiled.

'Are you Abigail Baker?' he asked.

I nodded and smiled. 'I thought a Professor was going to take me to Hogwarts?' (But obviously I didn't mind, he looked pretty good if you ask me!)

'There was a change of plan, and I offered to pick up this person.' he smiled. 'I'm Remus Lupin. I hope we'll be good friends!'

'Nice to meet you Remus!' I smiled and he smiled back.

'So, in order to get to Hogwarts you need to hold onto my arm..' he said rather awkwardly, holding up his arm for me to take. I smiled and put my arm on top of his, and we Apparated to a place I think is called Hogsmeade.

Apparating is HORRIBLE. It's like you can't breathe, I felt really ill afterwards. I'm going to take my Apparating test as soon as I can, but I probably won't Apparate if it's going to be that.. eurgh. Anyway!

I stumbled as I landed, and Remus steadied me easily.

'It's always bad the first time, but trust me, it gets better. Would you like to get a quick Butterbeer before we walk up to the castle?'

'Sounds good!' I walked and we walked down a narrow path into a pub called The Three Broomsticks.

'If you could find a seat and I'll get the drinks?' Remus asked, and I passed him some money. He refused to take it.

'Are you sure?' I looked slightly worried.

'I'll pay, it's fine.' he smiled and walked up to the counter, leaving me no choice. I found a place in the corner and I sat down, taking my coat off. I'm wearing a top with some lips and a tongue sticking out, and a pair of shorts with tights. I'm also wearing some black knee-high converse that are laced up. Let me tell you, they took forever to do.

After a few minutes Remus walked over with 2 butterbeers in his hands. He handed me one.

'Thanks!' I smiled and took a sip of it. It tasted lovely, just like the muggle cream soda!

'Do you like it?' he smiled, and I nodded. We both took another sip and grinned at each other.

'You've got a bit of a froth moustache.' Remus said and I laughed, wiping it away.

'You do as well!' we both laughed and he got rid of his moustache. We had a great conversation, talking about all sorts of things from chocolate to muggle bands, to comparing Beauxbatons and Hogwarts. I can officially say that Remus Lupin is one of my friends!