I don't own Harry Potter or any of J.K Rowlings characters.

I did make up Carrie and Maria and other characters that are usually not found in Harry Potter Books.

Chapter 1

Choooooooo, choooooooo! It was the train signaling for people to climb aboard it. People started to go onto the train.

"Bye Mom!" said Carrie as she started to board the train.

"Bye sweetie, have a good time!" Carrie's Mom called as the train leaved the station.

Carrie waved as she saw her mom get smaller and smaller as the train was gaining speed.

Well, this is it, the one time you have been waiting for. thought Carrie. Carrie started down the long and endless line of compartments, with people chatting excitedly and wondering what house they would be in when they got there. When Carrie finally came to a compartment that wasn't crowded with people, she got settled and started staring out the window as if there was nothing better to do. Then there was a knock," Come in," said Carrie as a short, brown haired girl came in. "Umm... the other compartments are full, so can I sit with you?" She asked.

"Sure, I not sitting with anyone as you can see," Carrie said smiling. The girl smiled back.

"What's your name?" the girl said.

"Carrie,"

"Maria," said the girl.

"So…, said Carrie trying to start a conversation, what house do you want to be in when we get to Hogwarts,"

"Well Griffendor sounds nice. But I think I prefer Ravenclaw," said Maria.

"Same here," said Carrie. "Do you have any siblings?" she said.

"Two brothers," Maria groaned.

"You make it sound like a bad thing, I don't have any siblings. It sometimes gets lonely." said Carrie with a sigh.

"I would trade spaces with you any day, I'd love a little privacy." responded Maria.

"Anything off the trolley dearies?" asked an elderly woman pointing to the colorful candies on the table.

"Yes please!" said Maria and Carrie in unison. They both had forgotten how hungry they were while they where talking.

A few minutes later they were chewing on different kinds of bubblegum, swapping Chocolate Frog cards, and not touching any Bernie Bot's Every Flavor Beans.

After they had eaten all the candy they could muster, they changed out of there muggle clothing and braided each others hair.

I love your hair Carrie; it's the prettiest shade of brown I've ever seen." complimented Maria.

"Thanks!" said Carrie.

Five minutes 'till we get to Hogwarts, five minutes 'till we get to Hogwarts." said the conductor through the intercom.

The train was starting to slow down, it felt like someone had just pushed you but then grabbed you back slowly. Then suddenly there was an "eeeeeerrrrrrrrkkkkkkkk" the train had finally pulled to a stop.

Then all the students on the train started running to the multiple doors closest to them. Carrie and Maria held hands so they would not get trampled on by the bigger kids. They rushed to the nearest exit and ran across the station as if the train was going to explode. After they were sure all the kids were not going to step on them, they went back to the train.

Then Carrie ad Maria heard a voice, " First years over toward the boats please, First years!" It was Hagrid they gamekeeper at Hogwarts.

Carrie and Maria ran toward the huge man with kids surrounding him. "Ok, now four to a boat. " Ok, you, you, you and you in to a boat," He said pointing to Carrie, Maria, and two boys. "Now off ya go," he said as he pushed them off the shore.