Korean Pearl: Hey, thanks for the input! happy dance And Eyes of Forest would like it to be known that because of her prodding to read L.Emmist's fics, she has gotten the Animorph hating eyes of smoke to read it. The Heretic is possibly the funniest Animorph fic with a plot! Also, a MONTH?!! NOOOOOOOO!!!!

Eyes of Forest: Pie? I love pie!

Eyes of Forest would also like it to be known that Weirdness can expect an update soon, as a chapter is currently in progress. She's not giving anything away, but hints that it involves a Spanish speaking headmaster..... Um, three new characters to introduce:
Kandi Mayson: Heavy set girl, very nice and smartest in her year.
Zaurie Chong: From Japan and can perform wand less magic quite well.
Conner Finnigan: In Marie's year, older brother of Seamus Finnigan, friend of the Weasley twins n' gang.

Ahem, all detours aside.......

Marie stepped onto the train and was hailed by five friends. Marie found the usual crowd of Amanda, Fred, George, Zaurie and Kandi.

The train lurched forward, and Marie sat down. They chatted for a while, catching up on each others summers. The conversation shifted from one topic to another, from what they wanted to do when they wanted to do once they got out of school to who they thought would be apart of Hogwarts staff this year. Marie dozed off.

She awoke later, but kept her eyes tightly closed, hoping in vain to fall asleep again. She recognized a voice that hadn't been in the compartment before she had fallen asleep. It was Conner Finnigan, a boy that hung out with her sometimes. To her shock, Marie realized they were talking about crushes! In their own, guy fashion, but still crushes. Apparently, the girls had left the compartment.
Well, Kandi isn't too bad, said Conner slyly.
Then ask her out! exclaimed George.
Fine, but you have to ask Marie out!
Who likes who?? Marie thought. Fred, however seemed to share Marie's thoughts.
Game of Exploding Snap, anyone? How about you, George? Oh, wait, I'm sorry! Wouldn't Marie refuse to go on a date with you if you singed your eyebrows? Fred's voice dripped with mock concern.
Shut up! said George.
Yes! He likes me! He likes me! thought Marie triumphantly.
Guys! Look at Marie! She must be having a funny dream, it looks like she's dancing!
said Conner. Marie ceased her happy dance. The train screeched to a halt, and Marie opened her eyes and stood up. A mountain of sweet wrappers fell off her robes.
Thanks guys Marie said sarcastically.

Marie met up with Zaurie and Kandi just off the train, and they sat in a horse less carriage.

You know, I'm quite proud of myself. School started today, I've got homework AND I'm updating, mostly for Korean Pearl. AND don't forget, working on my other story, AND reviewing Korean Pearl's prequel!! Go me, the multitasked! So, guess what, you lucky reader you! The next chapter is probably one of my favourite, one of the longest, one of the most influencial in future chapters, and one of the funniest chapters in this story.

Alan the celery says: BRAINS!!!!