Goodbye Adele

Adele POV

For the next few weeks before school, we bought my school needs and clothes. I loved Diagon Alley, they sold everything. I really liked my wand as well. Twelve inches, Beechwood and Phoenix tail feather, I was told that it was really special and my robes were nice. I bought an owl as well; he was really white but had a really sharp beak. How did I know? He bit me, but somehow, that made me adore him even more. I named him Aren, somehow it reminded me of someone, but I was not sure who it was.

The thing I liked most was the broomsticks. Too bad first years could not own them, but I was definitely going for Quidditch trial. According to Edward, it was something like soccer but the players flew on broomsticks instead of running. He couldn't tell me much, since he read only a bit from Professor Dumbledore's mind. Alice tried to see if I was in the Quidditch team, let alone the house I was going to be in, but was really annoyed when it failed. She was really frustrated and stressed up when she found out that she had 'flaws' in her power.

There was one thing I forgot to ask Professor Dumbledore: Who are my real parents? That question had bothered me ever since Dad told me I was adopted. They did not tell me I was a witch; just that I was not from this century and I was special.

When it was time for the first day of school, Alice helped me pack my stuff and the whole family and Tom went with me to King's Cross Station. I decided to ask Tom to come with us; much saliva was needed to persuade him as he wanted to go there himself just like when he went to Diagon Alley. Thinking of Tom reminded me of the conversation I had with Edward and Alice.

They advised me to stay away from him. Alice also did not like me hanging out with Tom, they didn't tell me why, but just said that I would be in danger. That was the only time when we had an argument and I disobeyed them. Although Tom was not very friendly at times and was always independent, we hung out at the playground for years. Edward and Alice weren't very happy, but Carlisle backed me up. He thought Tom should be given a chance, he might not have been taught well since he did not have any parents.

We finally found the barrier with Edward's help. I was really excited the moment I knew that I had to run through the barrier. It was an exhilarating experience. When I got to the 'other' side, it was like I was in another world. The scarlet steam engine, I assumed was the Hogwarts Express, was beautiful. The station was bustling with people. They stared at my family in awe as we passed by, they always do. I felt my Galleons digging into my pocket. Carlisle and Esme insisted that I brought more money, which could have lasted for years.

Before long, it was 10:58, my luggage and valuables were already on the train. I hugged everyone in my family, I would miss them but all in all more excited about seeing Hogwarts. Edward said the castle, my school, was beautiful.

"Take care of yourself, Dele," Esme said. If she could cry, she looked like she was on the verge of tears now.

"If anyone bullies you, send Aren here and I would be there in hours. No one messes with Team Em and Dele!" Emmett cried.

"If you forget to bring anything, just write to us, we would mail it to you immediately. Or we might as well run there, it would be a lot faster." Everyone laughed at Rosalie's statement.

"Remember to buy new clothes, don't reuse them," Alice stated. I rolled my eyes.

"Don't hurt yourself. I don't want to be the one to clean your wound like last time, where everyone had to stay outside the room," Carlisle commented.

"Remember, temper. I won't be there to calm you," Jasper said while raising his eyebrows.

"Since when have I lost my temper?" I challenged.

"Since forever. Don't embarrass me, I have a reputation to keep up, but doubt you would be able to last a minute there! And Emmett and Rosalie have to take back their words. It seems that the school can't be found by muggles." Edward joked and stated. He gave me another hug and ruffled my hair. I boarded the train just in time. I waved my last goodbye and went to look for Tom.