It was nearly nightfall and the Hogwarts train had just met its destination. Anna looked out the window.

"I don't see a castle." She said as she squinted into the darkness.

"Muggles aren't supposed to be able to see it. That is just one of the spells Dumbledore put over the school to keep muggles away." Said Hermione matter-of-factly.

"What's a muggle and who's Dumbledore?"

"You ask too many questions." Whined Ron, who was eating the last of a chocolate frog. Anna cringed as he bit a leg off.

"Quiet Ronald. Muggles are what wizards call people without magical powers, and Dumbledore is the headmaster of Hogwarts and possibly one of the greatest wizards of all time."

"We should probably get going." Said Harry as he glanced up and down the train hall.

"C'mon lets go, stay close to me and don't talk to anyone." said Hermione as she led Anna down the now bustling train. Harry and Ron followed up from behind as people started to push and shove through the doorway.

"Whoa." Exclaimed Anna as she spotted Hagrid calling for first years. Ron pushed her forward.

"Good thing you had some extra robes Hermione or we would have never been able to get her as far as the gate."

"Why do I keep feeling like I have forgotten something important?" said Anna as she turned to look back at the train. The trio looked at each other.

"Let's get her across the border." Said Harry as they approached the horseless coaches; Luna and Neville joined them.

"I don't think I've ever laid eyes on you before. What's your name?" said Luna as the coach jerked into motion.

"Anna"

"Nice to become acquainted." Said Luna. "Where do you reside?"

"I'm-----"

"She's a transfer student from Beauxbatons." Hermione interrupted.

"But why do you have on a Gryffindor uniform?" said Luna as she eyed the Maroon and gold tie.

"Oh, they're mine. She lost her trunk on the trip to the train station." Hermione lied as the guys stared in amazement at her quick wit.

" It must have been Menahunies." Luna concluded.

"Menahunies? What are they?" said Neville speaking up for the first time.

"They are little nymphs that like to hide your belongings. My dad almost caught one once using a lavender pair of socks. Those are their favorite----."

"Oh look, we're here." Said Harry and quickly jumped out the halted coach. Anna's breath caught in her throat as she took in the sight before her. Every window was bathed in candle light and every nook and cranny of the abode held an excited energy. Her jaw dropped as she walked through the huge oak doors and into the Great Hall. She stared in amazement at the enchanted ceiling. Hermione elbowed her in the side.

"Stop staring at the ceiling; people are starting to notice." Anna blushed and stared at feet all the way to their seats. Hermione and Harry sat on either side of her and Ron sat on the opposite side of the table right in front of her. The crowd quieted as Dumbledore tapped his glass.

"Welcome back everyone! I hope everyone had a pleasant and uneventful summer. And without further ado, Bon Appetite!" Dumbledore clapped his hands and the marvelous feast appeared. Anna stared wide–eyed in amazement and then glanced back at Dumbledore, who flashed her a wink. She nearly gasped out loud and whispered to Hermione.

"He winked at me." Hermione shook her head.

"He never misses a trick, does he?" Just then nearly headless Nick popped his head out of the mashed potatoes in front of Ron and Anna let out a blood-curdling scream. Everyone around her, including Nick, stared at her in shock. People began to laugh and whisper as Anna's blood rushed to her face.

"It's going to be a long Night." Said Hermione as she shook her head.

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"We need to find Dumbledore." Said Hermione as they left the Great Hall after dinner. They snuck down a secret corridor away from the crowd of students and headed to Dumbledore's office. In no time at all they found themselves at the spiral entrance.

"Anybody know the password?" asked Ron.

"No," said Harry "but I bet I can Guess. Gooseberry Jam." The staircase sprang to life and they hurried to jump on for the ride. They entered the circular office and Anna lagged behind totally enthralled in the sight before her. Dumbledore paced lightly behind his desk.

"Welcome, I believe you have quite a story to tell me." He said as he walked up to Anna. She proceeded to tell him how she got onto the platform and onto the train.

"Well, that is an interesting tale. But it is late and I believe we all could use some beauty sleep. We'll figure this all out tomorrow."

"P-please don't obliterate me, or whatever it is you do." Said Anna, now scared for the first time.

"Everything will be fine child, but now I believe some sleep is in order." Said Dumbledore as he led them all to the door. They made their way up to the dormitories without any run-ins and made it through the portraitdoor without much trouble (if you count out the fat lady hitting on Ron). The girls made their way upstairs to find a bed ready for Anna. She fell quickly to sleep and dreamt of magic spells and bubbling potions.