The Summers' sisters were both searching their closets for clothes to bring to England. They each had three duffels already and with more to come. Buffy ran through her checklist mentally.

Pajamas? Check. Jewelry and makeup? Check. Toothbrush, toothpaste, contacts? Check. Skirts? Variety of shoes? Fancy and casual blouses? Check, check, and double check.

'Dawnie! How you doin' over there?' called Buffy as she sat on her duffle, trying her hardest to close and zip it.

'I'm almost done! I just don't know what to wear on the way there!' Her little sister replied from down the hall.

'Remember your leaving before us with that giant guy. You'll have time to change there so put on some jeans and a t-shirt for now.' Buffy yelled back.

Dawn appeared in the doorway of her sister's bedroom already wearing said jeans and t-shirt. 'Yeah, noted. I just don't know what to change into.' She held up two outfits, but both looked a little over dressy for the occasion.

'Aww, little Dawnie wants to make a good impression on the magic folk?' Buffy teased.

'Hey that's not all jeans and t-shirts in those bags of yours I'll wager.' Dawn retorted and Buffy scrunched up her face.

'Ok, ya caught me. So shoot me! I like to dress up.' Buffy answered and she pointed to the outfit in Dawn's right hand consisting of a short blue jean skirt and red halter top. 'Which shoes are you taking?' Buffy asked before Dawn exited the room.

'Black leather boots, two high heeled strappy sandals, two pairs of comfortable sandals, and my tennis shoes. You?'

'So, I'll take the combat boots, 3 sandals and my tennis shoes and we'll trade off there, k?' They agreed since the two sisters wore the same size clothes and shoes. Buffy looked at her alarm clock. 'Ouch, Dawn. You'd better get a move on. Hargid's coming at six.' She warned.

The doorbell sounded and Buffy ran down to answer. A flaming blanket ran into the darkened living room followed by a cheerful Willow and Tara.

'Hey, we wanted to say bye to Dawnie before she left.' Willow said as Spike stood stamping on the singed blanket on the floor.

'Bit hasn't left yet has she?' he asked hopefully.

Dawn then came running down the stairs giving each of them a hug and a kiss on the cheek for Spike. 'You guys do know that I'll be seeing you at the port key at the station, right?' she asked and turned as they heard a loud bang outside.

The four of them ran outside to greet Hagrid and invited him inside. His bulky figure barely fit through the door frame and they were all amazed at his size.

'Well, you must be Dawn then. Nice to meet you. And Pardon, I can't place the rest of ye's names.' He apologized to the rest of the group as he shook Dawn's hand lightly careful not to hurt her.

'I'm Buffy, her sister. And this is Willow, Tara and.'

'I would be Spike.' he interrupted. 'You'll be sure to take good care of the bit, right?' he stared at the giant.

'Yes of course. Don't let my size fool ye. I'm really loving at heart.' He smiled warmly and Spike's whole attitude toward him changed for the better and he held out his hand for him to shake. He excused himself and went upstairs to retrieve Dawn's luggage. He came down with four fully stuffed duffel bags.

'Christ, Dawn. You do know that there's a uniform there.' He said as even he struggled with the bags.

'Yeah, but what about parties and weekends?' she beamed and Buffy went to go help Spike before he tumbled down the stairs.

'Best we get a move on, Dawn. Wouldn't want to be late.' Interfered Hagrid.

'Oh, wait a second.' Said Buffy as she sprinted back up the stairs and into her room. She came back with a small cardboard box. 'Here. Giles sent the wizard money for your supplies.' She handed the box to Dawn and gave her a hug, followed by the rest of the group.

Hagrid and Dawn were on their way out the door when Dawn called to Buffy, 'Don't forget that thing for Spike!' and the motocycle roared too loud for anything else to be heard. They waved and gaped in surprise and the motorcycle rose in the air and flew off into the distance.

'Hope that thing's safe.' Stated Willow and Tara nodded.

'I wouldn't worry, I trust him.' Offered Spike. 'And what's that thing to give me, luv?' he asked mischievously and she landed him a playful swat to the chest. She sprinted back upstairs, and again came back down with a box. She tossed it to Spike who opened it with curiosity.

Buffy and the two other girls smiled as Spike put on the Gem of Amara. 'Where did you?' he asked a little dumbstruck.

'Well I borrowed it from Angel, he was going to destroy it anyway and... Well I thought you'd like it.' Said Buffy shortly with a smile. She gave Spike a friendly one-armed hug and the four proceeded to go back inside the house.

Hagrid landed the 'hover motorcycle' in a place called Diagon Alley. It was full of interesting things Dawn had never seen anything like in her life, besides the potion store.

'Where to first, Dawnie?' he asked.

Dawn looked at her school list and pointed to the wand shop: Olivander's

They had picked out her wand, cauldron and ingredients, robes, and text books and where on there way to get a pet to bring with her. Dawn drifted around the store looking at the various creatures. She couldn't make up her mind. Should I get a cat? Or an owl?

'What do you think Hagrid?' she asked.

'It's really up to you darlin'.' He replied. 'But, I can say that they do have owls at the school that you can borrow to send your mail with.' He hinted.

'Then a cat it is!' Dawn happily went over to the kittens and had no doubts about getting the cutest looking black kitten. It had a white tip on the end of its right ear and on his back left foot. 'He's adorable! But, he needs a name. What should it be?' she mused as she paid for the playful kitten at the counter.

'How about. Joan? Buffy would like that.' She smiled. 'Hey Joan!' she cooed the kitten and patted it's head.

'Hey! Hagrid, over here!'

Dawn turned around to see a handsome boy, about her age, come over. She smiled at him and he returned it.

'Hey 'Arry! What are ya doin' here in Diagon Alley? Your supposed to be at Hogwarts.' He scolded.

'Yes, I know. I needed to get my broom fixed. I totaled it during practice. And who's this?' he asked gesturing towards Dawn.

'The American that's come to Hogwarts, 'Arry. Her name's Dawn. She'll be in the same year as you as well. Dawn this is Harry.' He grinned.

Pretty name. 'Isn't it a little late to start? And how can you be in the fourth year if it's your first time at a wizarding school?' Harry Asked.

'Sorry Harry gonna have to talk later. Dawn needs to be at King's Cross and take the port key with the rest of her uh... family.' Hagrid interrupted.

'Your families coming too?' Harry pressed and Dawn shook her head yes as he waved goodbye.

Harry proceeded to run back to the shop and retrieve his broom and the ran to find Professor Dumbledore himself who accompanied him to Diagon Alley, allowing him to fix his broom for the match. He showed him the port key, allowing him to go by himself. He said he had one more thing to do. Once he returned back at Hogwarts, he ran to tell his friends about the girl he'd just met.