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Leaky Cauldron. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004. 9 A.M.
Raven's POV
After waking early, getting breakfast and meditating, I made my way downstairs at nine but saw no sign of Hagrid. With nothing better to do, I waited and after a few minutes, Hagrid made his way thru the front door. He offered no explanation for being late and I got the sense he wasn't paying too much attention to the time, so I said nothing about it. After passing thru the dining area, we exited the back of the building and into an alley. Hagrid produced a pink umbrella that I could easily see in Starfire's hands with her using it to shield Silkie from the sun during a walk to the park. Hagrid, however, used it to tap on the wall in front of us, which opened to reveal itself as a portal into Diagon Alley or so I presumed.
"Diagon Alley, I presume?"
"Yep" answered Hagrid. "This be the place to get inks, quills, potion making stuff, robes, wands and all other school supplies."
Hagrid and I quickly picked up the various things I would need besides books including robes and the wand which was 10" oak with a dragon heartstring/phoenix feather core. Afterward, we apparate to the Forbidden Forest and walk to the castle with Hagrid explaining that apparating directly into Hogwarts is impossible. A stern looking woman stands just outside the castle doors.
"Good Morning Hagrid" says the unnamed person.
"Morning, Professor McGonagall" replies Hagrid. "This here is Raven Roth, our new student."
"Miss Roth, how are you today?"
"Quite well, Professor."
"Very good. Thank you, Hagrid. I'll show Miss Roth around from here."
"I'll be on me way then" said Hagrid. "Good day to you both."
"Bye, Hagrid" I replied before turning back to McGonagall.
My new guide pointed out the Quidditch arena, even though I had no idea what Quidditch was at this point, before leading me into the castle. I was shown the main hall, library and the routes to my classes as well as to the Gryffindor common room. I also saw my room while McGonagall told me that my roommates, including one Hermoine Granger, would be arriving that evening. McGonagall then says she has to prepare for the start of term and that I am free to explore the school or grounds for the rest of the day.
I decide to make my way to the library and browse there for a bit before heading out to the forest and teleporting myself back to Jump City to tell the team what is going on here and pack some clothes before returning later that day.
After teleporting back, I roam the grounds a bit and pass by the Quidditch arena as well as the lake before returning to the castle. Once in my room, I put my things away and turn my attention to the books Dumbledore gave me. I use an absorbing spell to digest the contents of the books(1). I then read Hogwarts: A History and flip through some of the 6th year text books when three other girls enter the room and notice me.
"Hello" said the one I could easily identify as Hermoine Granger.
"Hi" I replied. "You must be the roommates I was told were coming."
"Yes, I'm Hermoine Granger and these two are Padma and Parvati Patil(2)."
I nodded to the twins before Hermoine commented that I didn't sound like I was from England or from any part of the U.K.
"My name is Raven Roth and I am from America."
"You weren't at the start of term feast" replies Hermoine. "You must have been sorted already."
I had learned of the house sorting process from Hogwarts: A History which was good as I could now reply to the non-question question in Hermoine's statement.
"Yes, right into Gryffindor and here I am." Stating the obvious without revealing any details seemed the best way to answer the question she didn't ask.
"Great. Well, first day is tomorrow so we should turn in and get a good night's rest."
The twins agreed and I nodded so, after changing, we bid each other a good night and I laid down on my bed while realizing that Hermoine Granger's curiosity would not be so easily deflected again.
1. The same spell she used in Spellbound to learn the knowledge in those books.
2. In the 4th movie, it seemed like both Patils were in Gryffindor even though in the book, it said they were in different houses.
3. This is a re-write chapter as was chapter 3(already done). I will also re-write chapters 5 and 6 before continuing with Chapter 7.
4. Remember the time difference between England and California is 8 hours so this all happens during the same day. 8 pm in England is noon in California.
5. Appreciate the reviews and the patience.