The day was at its end when the train finally stopped. There was a booming voice calling for all first-years to follow him, and while they did, the other students went another way. They could see the carriages that would take them to the school, which was not far away. A prefect came over to them.
"Are you lost, Professors? You're supposed to get into the carriage," Hermione said to the new group.
"No, we're not. But we would appreciate it if you could help our students adjust. We need to get to the school as soon as possible," Kurama smiled at the girl.
"Of course!" Hermione said, and the 'students' followed her.
"Do you think we have time for a quick sweep of the surroundings?" Naoko asked Hiei and Kurama.
"We're supposed to meet Dumbledore and be briefed on our duties," Kurama mused. "Naoko, you go. Hiei and I will be there before the Feast," he continued, and the jagan took off. Naoko pouted, and then went to the school building. Even before the first carriage had gone a quarter of the journey to Hogwarts, she was already looking for the headmaster's office.
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"I'm Hermione," Hermione introduced herself to the two new Japanese students.
"I'm Shuura, she's Sukina," Shuura said, letting Sukina fall into the role of 'quiet and shy.'
"Hermione, hurry up! We're going!" a boy with red hair called out from one of the carriages.
"Shuura, Sukina, meet Harry Potter, Ron Weasely, and his sister, Ginny Weasely," Hermione introduced them. They nodded as their names were said.
"Konichiwa!" Shuura said with a grin, while Sukina said the same in a shy manner.
"Where are you from?" Ginny asked them.
"Japan," Shuura said, and soon he and the girl were talking quietly and quickly.
"Are you alright?" Ron asked Sukina.
"Yes. This is my first time as an exchange student," Sukina replied in a soft, melodious voice.
"Don't worry. Stick with us, and you'll be just fine," Ron said, when Hermione reprimanded him.
"How's life in Japan?" Hermione asked. Sukina lighted up.
"Very easygoing, but tense at the same time. I took time out from my examinations there to come here," Sukina answered, smiling distantly.
"Do you have Quidditch?" Harry asked. Sukina grinned and then laughed.
"Oh yes, but it's not as big there as it is here. Space, in Japan more than anywhere else is at a premium. Quidditch takes too much space. They don't play as often as they should, so we've found other pastimes," she explained. "I'm one of the best sharpshooters in any FPS in Japan. Not only among my friends, but in the country," she said, a little boastful.
"Sharpshooter?" Hermione asked.
"FPS?" Ron said.
"You play computers?" Harry was shocked. All three of them were speaking at the same time.
"Of course. Didn't you know? Wizards live quite openly with the rest of the population. We don't live apart like you do," Sukina said, allowing a look of puzzlement to form on her face.
They questioned her more, right until they reached the school building.
