Aurora ended up paying for half, not wanting Harry to pay for everything. Once it was done, the trio got into an enjoyable feast. Empty boxes and wrappers of different chocolates and sweets are on the seats, on the floor and their laps.

Suddenly, a little fat rat comes from Ron's pocket; the smell of food attracting it. It put its head in an empty box with jellybeans and tried to lick or eat whatever had been left inside.

"Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans?" Harry asked as he grabbed one closed box.

"They mean every flavour! There's chocolate and peppermint, and there's also spinach, liver and tripe. George swore he got a bogey-flavoured one once!" Ron exclaimed.

"I got that one. Twice actually. And something else but I am still uncertain what it was" Aurora added and tapped her chin in thought.

Harry decided to try one but after a few bites, his face twisted due to the very bad flavour, before quickly take out of his mouth. He then picked up a blue and golden package. "These aren't real chocolate frogs, are they?"

Aurora chuckled and found it cute how he was unaware of many magical things. "It's just a spell. Besides, it's the cards you want. Each pack's got a famous witch or wizard"

"I got about 500 meself" Ron added.

"I do not collect"

Harry gave a nod and opened the package. A chocolate frog jumped onto the window and climbed up. "Watch it!" The frog reached the open gap in the window and jumped out. "Oh, that's rotten luck. They've only got one good jump in them, to begin with"

He looked at the card. "I got Dumbledore! I got your grandfather!"

Ron chewed some chocolate and looked at the card from his seat across. "I got about 6 of him"

The black-haired boy looked at the card again, but Dumbledore had vanished. "Hey, he's gone!"

"Well, you can't expect him to hang around all day, can you?"

Aurora placed a hand on his and smiled. "What he means is, cards and portraits are enchanted. They move and can travel from one painting to another. They are not fully alive but not dead either. Got it?"

Harry was slightly confused but got some basic idea in his mind. He gave a nod and then the duo heard a squeak, noticing the rat slowly walking away from the box he was hiding in.

"This is Scabbers, by the way, pathetic, isn't he?" Ron asked.

"A little"

Suddenly, banging and screeching were heard above them causing Harry and Aurora to jump up. Ron looked up and his eyes widened at the red predatory bird that was shouting and banging on the bars of its cage.

"Bloody hell…what is that?"

"That's Ruby. She is mine" Aurora informed and looked at the bird. "Hey, easy girl. What's gotten into you?"

The bird stopped and eyed Scabbers carefully, bending the head forward and lifting her feathers in a 'ready to attack' position. Aurora facepalmed.

"What's wrong with her?" Harry asked.

"She wants to eat Scabbers. Even though she was fed just before we leave" the only girl in the group said and glared at the bird. The bird glared back for a good minute before turning his head to the side. The neck was raised in pride and it sat back but not before stealing glances at the rat which had tried to hide inside Ron's jacket. Her owner left out a sigh and sat back down, Harry joining her. "Sorry about that. She has no manners"

"Its okay…what is she?" Ron asked.

"A phoenix… a very bad-mannered prideful one if you ask me"

"Bloody awesome. So it's true what they say"

"What do they say?" Harry asked.

"Professor Dumbledore has a phoenix and my brothers said that everyone named Dumbledore had one. It is like a sign or something"

The two boys looked at her. "Not all, just a true Dumbledore. Many in the family do not and trust me, you have no idea what I have been through to get even slightly on her good graces"

The redhead shrugged by lifting his shoulders and grabbed the scared rat, an idea coming into his mind. "Fred gave me a spell as to turn him yellow. Want to see?"

"Yeah!" the chosen one said, and she gave a nod.

Ron cleared his throat and lifted his old wan. "Ahem. Sun-"

Before he could cast the spell, he was interrupted by a girl who opened their compartment door. She was their age, with bushy brown hair and dressed in the school's robes. "Has anyone seen a toad? A boy named Neville's lost one."

"No. Sorry" Aurora answered but the girl's attention was on her friend.

"Oh, are you doing magic? Let's see then"

Ron cleared his throat again. "Sunshine, daisies, butter mellow, turn this stupid fat rat yellow!"

He zapped Scabbers, but nothing happened, causing him to shrug.

"Are you sure that's a real spell? Well, it's not very good, is it? Of course, I've only tried a few simple spells myself, and they've all worked for me" the girl said, causing Aurora to roll her eyes, not liking how she was gloating. She kept her blue eyes on her as the girl sat across from Harry. She then pointed her wand at his glasses, causing him to tense. "Oculus Reparo" Suddenly, the tape on the noseband vanished, repairing his glasses as if they were good as new. Harry took them off, amazed. "That's better, isn't it? Holy Cricket, you're Harry Potter. I'm Hermione Granger...and you are...? *turns to Ron*"

Ron who was eating, spoke even though his mouth was full. "I'm...Ron Weasley"

"Pleasure…and you?"

"Aurora Dumbledore"

At her last name, Hermione's jaw dropped, and her eyes sparkled with excitement. "Holy… when I heard rumours that you were attending Hogwarts, I didn't believe them. Your grandfather is simply the best wizard of all times. I have read all the books about him and his battles and history, his achievements…he is a living legend. Do you have a phoenix as well?"

Aurora simply blinked and pointed one finger up, causing the girl to look at Ruby. The bird was awake, being startled by the blubbing personality of the brunette and looked at the girl carefully. A giant smile appeared on her face and she stood up, observing the legendary bird.

"Yeah…careful with her. She can be weird sometimes"

Hermione gave a nod and after a minute of gawking, she turned back to reality. "Oh, before I forget… You two better change into your robes. I expect we'll be arriving soon. Aurora, come with me. I can show you where the bathroom is to change"

"Okay…thanks…" the girl said, still unsure of what to think about the smart but slightly off girl.

She grabbed the robes she had next to her and followed her out of the compartment. Hermione stopped before closing the door and looked at Ron. "You've got dirt, on your nose, by the way, did you know? Just there" she said and pointed at the dirt mark on his nose.

They left right after and the small walk to the bathrooms, Hermione started to talk about the books she read on Hogwarts and Magical families while also bombing her with questions, surprise surprise, about her grandfather.

Aurora left out a sigh, relieving most of her childhood where her grandfather was the main reason people talked with her. It was the main reason she asked to go to a muggle school and not have any wizard kids as friends.

She guessed that she would have to get used to it since she would be attending Hogwarts and her name would draw attention. Yet again, Harry was also attending, and his name was slightly more talked and famous than hers which could make him the talk of everyone. She felt a little sorry and made a promise to help him and stand by his side. At last, they reached the bathrooms and Hermione bid her goodbye. She quickly changed into the robes, a white shirt, black knee-length skirt, black high shocks and closed black shoes. Last was the Hogwarts robe which was a little too big for her shorthands. She tried to fix it but eventually gave up and hoped to get a height boost soon or find a spell instead. Once securing the wand in the big pocket of her robe and make sure her hair was okay, she walked out and towards the compartments.

A blond boy and two goons, all her age, suddenly bumped on her; causing her to almost fall. She managed to regain her balance by pressing her body against one closed compartment door.

"Watch where you are going," the blond said and laughed along with the boys as he kept walking.

Aurora glared at them and made a nasty hand sign when they weren't looking. Without her knowing, three people had seen her, and one had even opened the door.

"That is some vulgar muggle sign" one of them commented, scaring her and causing her to turn sharply.

Her hand went above her fast-beating heart and she took a good look at the boy. He was a few years her senior with ginger hair and brown eyes filled with mischief. He was wearing the Hogwarts robs and he was a Gryffindor.

"You scared her you idiot," a second voice said and almost an identical boy appeared next to him.

"No, I didn't"

"Yes you did"

"Whatever. I am Fred Weasly" the boy who had talked to her first said.

"And I am Gorge Weasly," his twin said.

The younger girl blinked and once she got a grip on herself, she smiled and stood up; letting her hand fall to her side. "Pleasure. I am Aurora"

"Will you two let her in or what?" a third voice said, and Aurora got a glimpse of a dark-skinned teenager, the same age as the twins.

"Right," the Weasleys said and each grabbed her wrist before pulling her in, closing the door behind her.

"Uhm…hi?" Aurora said, little awkward at the sudden moment.

"I am Lee Jordan," the boy said and extended his hand.

"Aurora Dumbledore"

"You are a Dumbledore?!" the twin screamed as they stood next to her, towering over her small height.

She blushed and rubbed the back of her neck. Usually, she kept her face neutral, but the excitement of the duo was something different and enjoyable.

"Yeah…"

"That is so cool. Your grandfather and we are best pals" Fred said and shook her hand, her brother doing the same with her other hand.

She lifted an eyebrow. "Really?"

"Nah. But he hasn't kicked us out yet despite our mischief and pranks"

Her mouth turned into an O shape and quickly a smile took its place. "Oh, my…you are the twins who pull pranks on Snape and Filch!"

"You know us?" they asked at the same time.

"Hell yeah. Whenever I visited Hogwarts for summer or heard some stories, you were the main talk. I always wanted to meet you! Your pranks inspired me to do the same to my muggle classmates!"

A giant smile appeared on their faces and they both placed their hands on each of her shoulders. Then, they gave a theatrical bow which made her chuckle.

"Our first fan. Such an honour to have inspired a future prankster" Fred said.

"At last we can continue our legacy" Gorge added.

"Well, you not escaping them now," Jordan said and chuckled, making her smile.

"Let's continue this later on Hogwarts. You guys have to show me your tricks and lairs and in return, I can show you some of the castle's secrets"

"It's a deal" Once again they spoke together and shook both of her hands.

She smiled and pulled the door open but stopped once she remembered something. "Oh, by the way, I know your brother; Ron. He is in the same compartment as me"

"So little Ron got to meet you first huh?" Fred said. "Did he try the magical spell I taught him?"

"Yep"

"Did it work?" Gorge asked.

"Now, do you have to ask that?" she asked with a chuckle and placed her hands on her waist.

The boys laughed and she bid them goodbye before heading back to her compartment. A smile on her face and her day turning extremely good.

By the time the train arrived on Hogwarts, the sun had set, and the sky was a pitch black. Countless stars decorated it along with a bright moon. Coming off the train, lanterns were hanged to provide some illumination.

Hurry went first, followed by Ron and then Aurora who had Ruby sitting on her shoulder. Welcome to Hogwarts. A gentle giant man with a thick beard and long hair was holding a lantern and was walking along the side aisle.

"Right, then! First years! This way, please! Come on, now, don't be shy! Come on now, hurry up!"

The trio, all dressed in their robes, walk up to Hagrid.

"Hello, Harry" the man greeted and then his eyes fell on the girl. "Aurora! Been almost a whole year since I last saw you!"

"Good to see you two Hagrid" she replied with a smile.

Ron just stared at the height of the man in front of them. "Whoaa!"

"Right then. This way to the boats! Come on, now, follow me"

A large number of boats were plugging across a vast lake, where up ahead a huge castle, known as the Hogwarts Castle, could be seen. Almost everyone looked around in awe.

"Wicked" Ron exclaimed.

Aurora smiled. "And you have seen nothing yet"

Once out of the boats, they were lead inside the castle and up the staircase. They reached a much higher level where a middle-aged but beautiful woman dressed in emerald robes and wearing a pointy hat was waiting for them.

She tapped her fingers on a stone railing and then went to the top of the stairs to greet the newcomers. "Welcome to Hogwarts. Now, in a few moments, you will pass through these doors and join your classmates. But before you can take your seats, you must be sorted into your houses. They are Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Now while you're here, your house will be like your family. Your triumphs will earn your house points. Any rule-breaking, and you will lose points. At the end of the year, the house with the most points is awarded the house cup"

A scared-looking boy spotted his toad sitting near McGonagall. He jumped forward. "Trevor!" he called and caught the toad while the woman stared at him down and some of the students laughed. "Sorry" he exclaimed and backed away embarrassed.

"The sorting ceremony will begin momentarily"

With the final words said, she left to go into another room. The same platinum blond-haired boy which had pushed Aurora spotted Harry and spoke up.

"It's true then, what they're saying on the train. Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts. *some of the students start whispering* This is Crabbe and Goyle. And I'm Malfoy...Draco Malfoy. *Ron snickers at his name* Think my name's funny, do you? No need to ask yours. Red hair, and a hand-me-down robe? You must be a Weasley. Well, soon find that some wizarding families are better than others, Potter. Don't want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there" he said and extended his hand.

"I think I can tell who the wrong sort are for myself, thanks"

Aurora smirked at Harry's reply and took a step forward, being right next to Ron. "You are right on that Harry. Allow me to help, give you a good clue of how filthy a certain family is" she said and glared at Malfoy.

He recognized her and returned his glare at her. "And you think your family is better? For all, we know you could be a filthy mudblood"

She was not affected but her dear companion was. It let out a loud screech and almost attacked by rising her feathers and brining her sharp beak little too close to his face. He shouted in fear and surprise, causing him to take a step back, which ended up bad. He tripped over his long robes and fell on his butt, making many students laughter.

The girl looked at Ruby and petted her redhead, glad they could find something in common; even if it was a certain dislike for a spoiled boy. Malfoy stood up and glared, making sure to keep his distance.

"My father will hear about this," he said.

"I am so scared. I am practically shaking from fear. Can you not see?"

More laughter erupted and Malfoy seemed ready to pounce on her but was stopped by a tap on the shoulder with a paper.

Everyone suddenly went quiet and turned their attention to the Witch from before who had a not pleased look at her face. Draco walked at the back of the group but not before sending one last glare at Aurora and Harry. The brunette smirked but quickly dropped it when the woman looked at her.

However, she didn't fail to notice the ghost smile on her face; a sign that she didn't fully mind the commotion. The girl kept a neutral face.

"We're ready for you now. Follow me"