Anastasia bounded up the stairs two at a time. She quickly opened the cage that belonged to her owl, Letty. She wrote as many letters to as many friends as she could before her hand gave up on her.

After sending Letty on her way she dropped on to all fours and rummaged under her bed and finally pulled out her mahogany trunk on to which her name had been engraved with the Black family crest. She heaved it up on to her bed and started gathering things to pack. Not long after her aunt walked in.

"Anna, dear, you ran off before we could tell you the travel plans."

"Oh sorry, Cecile, I assumed we would travel by magic like we usually do." Anastasia replied.

"Not this time dear, we'll be taking a plane to London. It just makes more sense for right now. We'll have to leave early tomorrow morning to catch our flight, probably around six in the morning. Your uncle and I have some business commitments for today and tonight, but I have complete confidence that you will be able to pack your self up quite nicely. We're on our way now. Before I forget though, here is some information the Headmaster was kind enough to send about Hogwarts. No doubt you'll find it interesting." She said as she kissed her niece on the forehead. "Good byes Love see you tonight or tomorrow morning."

"Good bye Aunt Cecile." Anastasia put the information on her dresser, deciding to save it until she had finished packing her stuff.

As she placed the last of her book collection on her bed Anastasia sighed and flopped on to her bed. No sooner had her body hit the soft bed, an unfamiliar owl flew into the room. It hooted as Anastasia untied the letter from its leg, and then it departed as quickly as it came. She unrolled the piece of parchment.

Dear Anastasia Black,
This letter is to inform you that after a thorough review of your character, academics, awards, past, teacher recommendations, and life you have been placed in the Gryffindor House at Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry. While this is not the standard procedure for the sorting of our students, we feel that you have been properly place and you will adjust well. Your guardians were sent a copy of supplies you will need for the upcoming school year. Please be sure to review it.
I have informed the Prefect from your house about your arrival; no doubt Miss. Hermione Granger will be contacting you shortly.
We look forward to your arrival on the 1st of September. Take note that the Hogwarts Express waits for no one.
Thank you,
M. McGonagall
 Deputy Headmistress

Anastasia skimmed the letter over a few more times before placing in on her desk with the rest of her Hogwarts information. She glanced at the clock, it was getting late. She decided to shower and call it a night.

Anastasia came out of the bathroom, wearing her robe, and rubbing her hair with a towel. To her surprise there was another owl sitting on her chair hooting. She likewise removed the letter from this owl's leg, however this owl remained in her room, as though waiting for a reply to be tied to its leg. It read:

Dear Anastasia,
Hello! My name is Hermione Granger. Professor McGonagall just told me about your transfer to Hogwarts, and your placement in Gryffindor! I will be in London as of July 27th, let me know when you will be getting to London. I'm sure we could hang out until the train comes on the 1st. You'd also have a chance to meet some fellow Gryffindors! I look forward to seeing you!
Hermione Granger



 Anastasia reached into her drawer and puller out a piece of parchment and began to write: Dear Hermione,
Thanks for writing! I am so excited about coming to Hogwarts! I will be arriving in London tomorrow, July 25th with my aunt and uncle. I look forward to seeing you. I believe we are staying at the Leaky Cauldron. Perhaps I can convince my aunt and uncle to leave early, there is no need for them to stay I assume. I look forward to seeing you.
Anastasia Black

Anastasia tied the letter on to the owl's leg and it flew gracefully out the window. With that she turned out her light and went to bed. Miles away and many hours later. Hermione Granger read the letter from the new Gryffindor. Her jaw dropped when she read the last name of the student (Professor McGonagall had not mentioned it) the last name was Black.