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Chapter 2 - Adam's Arrival

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After they had rowed all the way to the island (which seemed further, because of the weight of Adam's bag) Fred led Adam up to the main gate of Hogwarts, which was ornately decorated with intricate design, which seemed to get smaller, and smaller, until they disappeared.

"Mmm, nice gate." Adam said, absently looking at the sky, until he bumped into something which cast a huge shadow, "What the?"

A giant of a man turned round, and looked Adam in the eye.

"Ahh, you must Adam! Welcome ta Hogwarts!" The giant proclaimed.

"Erm... thanks. Who are you?" Adam asked, tentatively.

"I'm Hagrid, and this is Harry." Hagrid answered.

Hagrid waved his huge hand to a boy, who was nearly the same height as Adam, but an inch or so smaller (I'm about 5' 9". Shut up, I ain't short!) Harry gave a cute little wave, and held out his hand.

"Hi there, Harry." Adam said, shaking Harry's outstretched hand, quite gently as his arm was still hurting from Fred's violent shaking.

"Hello, Adam. You're staying with me, in my room." Harry said, trying to ease Adam's nerves.

"I thought this was a school? You all have your own rooms?" Adam asked the wizard.

"No, just me, and the teachers." Harry replied, starting to walk to the main building.

"So, I suppose I'm going to meet the rest of the faculty then?"

"Yes, they're all waiting for you in the Great Hall."

With that, Harry and Adam set off to the Great Hall, passing students, most of which whispered something to their friends about a visitor with a bag, which looked really heavy. Some even said something about Harry and this new person knowing each other. (Before you say anything, the answer is no, I will not!)