This is going to be a short chapter. Sorry bout that. This will be the only one I promise. No, really, I mean it. Anyway if you really don't like it it's okay I accept flames.

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(Setting: Alexis and Michele have gone through the barrier at platform nine and three quarters.)

When the two girls came through the other side of the barrier they were pounded pounded by the heavy auras of the many witches and wizards crowding around the train. It took them a minute to regain their composure and take in their surroundings, but once they did they were unconsciously moving toward the train.

"Are you ready to do this"? Alexis whispered.

"No" Alexis answered honestly, "But I guess it's too late to back down now."

Alexis nodded as Michelle grabbed her hand and stepped onto the train.