1st September, 1991

Platform 9¾, King's Cross Station

Today was the day.

Harry woke up earlier that morning feeling excited.

The train was scheduled to leave at eleven o'clock, so after a hearty breakfast and a thorough last check of their trunks, Harry descended to the foyer where their mother was already waiting for them, carrying his owl, which he named Shadow.

"Have you checked that you haven't left anything behind? You won't be back home until Christmas break." Andi reminded them as she casted a Featherlight Charm on the trunk.

"Everything's inside our trunks, Mother." Harry assured her, resting the cage on his trunk.

"Father's not coming with us?" Harry asked, looking back towards the staircase as he did the same, with a hint of disappointment in his voice.

"Your Father had an important meeting at the Ministry," she explained, watching the expressions on her children fall "but he's told me he expects to hear from both of you once you're both settled."

"Yes,Mom." the twins replied.

Andromeda Apparated with him on Platform 9 ¾ amidst a cloud of steam coming from the Hogwarts Express. As every other year, the platform was busting with students bidding farewell to their families before rushing to claim a compartment. Harry looked at the red locomotive in front of them, amazed to finally see the train that their parents had so much spoken of when retelling stories of the school years. At the very front there was the small Hogwarts coat of arms and a plaque that read ' Hogwarts Express '.

Andromeda nudged them lightly as they moved away from the Apparition point "Don't dawdle, my dears. Unless you wish to get stomped on by Apparating families."

He followed Narcissa down the platform and stopped near one of the carriages. They still had time before boarding. Narcissa turned to hug him and placed a kiss on his forehead. When she pulled away Harry noted that her eyes were filled with tears.

"I'll be back before you know it, Mother" Harry smiled, assuring her mother.

"I know, but still, I can't believe it's happening" Andromeda pulled out her handkerchief and dabbed the corners of her eyes "My beautiful angel is already leaving for Hogwarts. It seems yesterday you had your first bout of Accidental Magic."

"Really,Mom. You said it before, I'll be back for Christmas and you'll wish I didn't." Harry gave her a cheeky grin, earning a light pinch on his cheek from his mother.

"You best be boarding now, there's still a chance to find a compartment to yourselves." Andromeda cleared her voice and composed herself

"I'll miss you so much, my love. I expect to hear from both of you as soon as you're settled too." She smiled as she watched her Eleven year old board onto the train with their trunks behind them.

Harry turned again and waved "I'll miss you too, Mom!"

Once on the train, he moved down the narrow corridor, peering inside each compartment but most of them were already full. Eventually he stumbled upon one that wasn't full yet as there was only a single boy inside.

"This one should be good." Harry muttered as he slid open the door "Sorry, is this compartment occupied?" he asked.

The other boy turned and shook his head "Oh, no. It's just me." black hair and green eyes, where has she seen him before? Then it suddenly dawned him.

"Harry!" He exclaimed, surprising the other boy in front of them "It's me, do you remember?" Harry asked.

Luke frowned for a moment before his expression changed into one of recognition. "Harry! I didn't even realise it was you!" he beamed.

Harry switched places and went to sit next to Luke"I told you we'd be seeing each other again on the train" Harrygrinned.

"Yeah, you did." Luke chuckled "So how have you been?"

The three of them then went on telling about their last month spent at home, without even noticing the train leaving the station.

During the trip, Harry told him how Hagrid had surprised him with Hedwig, his snow owl, after he met him and how Ollivander had unsettled him with a fact on his wand that he hadn't really asked for.

Harry winced "He really is creepy, that Ollivander bloke. I jumped when he came out from behind a shelf without making noise when Mother called for him in his shop." he recalled, causing Harry to stifle a snort "Seriously, one would think that guy loves frightening his customers."

By noon, an elderly witch came by their compartment. "Anything from the trolley, my dears?"

Said trolley was full of wizarding sweets and pastries of any kind and the three beamed. they purchased various sweets and candies from the trolley anyway. Once they were done, they had gotten enough to share between the two of them and more.

"Luke, toss me that Chocolate Frog will you? Thank you." Harry quickly grabbed the box and began opening it carefully, more for the surprise of the card than to avoid the frog leaping out.

"What's that?" Harry asked as he pulled a face after tasting a random Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Bean, causing Harry to snicker.

"Just a Chocolate Frog. As much as I like their chocolate, I'm more interested in the card" Harry shrugged and watched as the frog hopped out the box and onto the seat next to her "They have collectible cards of famous wizards and witches, so what house do you prefer.

Well, I had enough spare time to pore over my new school books this past month and I also read more about Hogwarts, but at the end I don't really have a preference. All of the Houses sound great in their own way." Luke shrugged.

After a moment of silence Harry snorted "That was such a Hufflepuff thing to say."

"What's wrong with being a Hufflepuff?" Luke threw a questioning look around. Harry shook her head and turned to Harry.

"Don't mind eating Luke. You're right, each House is great in their own way."

"By the way what is your full name?" asked Harry

"Luke Evans"