The tall man in black trousers and long coat walked quickly through Kings Cross station. He was very considerate of the boy keeping pace with him.
"Are you tired, Nikolai?"
"No, Grandfather. But the last time I saw ithis/i many people was when Mama took us to Harrods to get a gift for Nana Helen," Nikolai responded with wide eyes.
"Kings Cross takes some getting used to, true. But it is the first step on your new adventure. I'm certain your mother has told you countless stories about her first trip to Hogwarts," Severus Snape said with an uncharacteristic twinkle in his eye.
Nikolai grinned in response.
"Here we are, child. The Hogwart's Express. Beautiful, isn't she?" Severus asked.