When she came back, she came back to James holding her cellphone, pressing buttons and looking confused. He looked up guiltily when she entered, and she snatched it out of his hands.

"Would you learn some bloody boundaries? That's my cellphone, and it'll be at the bottom of my trunk this entire year, because I assume Hogwarts doesn't have wifi." She said these words in a rush, and they all looked at her, confused. It looks like they were all about to ask her what the heck she was talking about, when the train whistled, signaling that they were close to Hogwarts. They all stood up and shuffled out to get changed, except for Rose, who has been in her robes since before they even got onto the train . When the carriage was empty, she sat down and picked Delilah up, putting her in her cage after placing kisses all over her furry face.

When they all came back, Athena was tucking her wand into her knee-high socks, and Rose was feeling her hair in wonder. Her hair was now in gentle waves, out of the ponytail it was in previously, and Athena was looking at her, a proud glint in her eye. James and Albus looked at eachother, rolling their eyes and getting their trunks ready to go.

When the train stopped, Athena wished she could hold Delilah again, but she knew it wouldn't be wise. They all shuffled out of the train, moans of "Ow, watch where you're going!" and gasps of wonder were all around her. Someone grabbed her shoulder, and wincing she turned around, seeing James, a bit flushed, and the hand not holding her shoulder rubbing the back of his neck bashfully.

"The first years ride in on the boats. I'll take your trunks and the rabbit, if you'd like." He seemed like he was telling the truth, but Athena immediately held Delilah's carrier to her chest protectively, before nodding at him, handing him the carrier hesitantly.

"Thank you, James. Red and yellow suit you." She said this while looking at his Griffindor tie, and he seemed to flush even more, taking the cage gently and nodding at her, smiling before being pulled away by a few of his friends.

"Was that your sister, or cousin or something? Pretty cute for a first year!" She heard a dark-skinned boy with dreadlocks say to him as they walked away. She blushed furiously, and followed the sound of a gruff voice, calling, "Firs'-years! Firs'-years over here!"

She followed the voice, until she found Rose again, standing directly across from a man that was at least eleven feet tall. He was looking around, and so did she. She looked back, and she saw carriages being loaded, and she spotted James. He waved to her and Rose, and they waved back, and if she wasn't mistaken, his friend with the dreadlocks sent her a wink. She quickly turned back to find the large man was looking directly at her and Rose.

"Now don't tell me the Weasleys have already got kids here! I'll be darned!" He was laughing heartily, and she blushed, not realizing the comparisons would be made so soon.

"I'm Rose Weasley, and I'm the only Weasley starting this year!" She was grinning and wrapped her arm around Athena's shoulder. "This is Athena Glas. Just because our hair is the same, doesn't mean we're related!" Athena nodded, and the man looked at them, eyes wide.

"Who's yer parents, Rose?" Said the man, and suddenly Albus was on Athena's other side, looking at the man in awe.

"Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger!" She stated proudly, grinning at him. He chuckled, then looked to Athena's left, his eyes going wide.

"Blimey, you must be Harry's son. No doubt about it! No doubt! I'm Rubeus Hagrid, but you can all call me Hagrid!" He called the last part to the entire crowd, and there was a response of "Hello, Hagrid!" all around them. Athena looked around, and saw Scorpius standing alone again, looking lost. She wriggled free from Roses grasp, and ran towards the blond boy, grabbing his hand and tugging him towards her group of friends. He flushed slightly, and allowed her to drag him with little resistance. She placed him between her and Rose, and his cheeks seemed to resemble her friend's namesake.

She saw Rose take his other hand, and she looked around behind him, looking at her friend and shooting her a wink, they both squeezed his hands lightly, and he nearly choked on his own spit. They released his hands, and he crossed his arms, looking almost adorably embarrassed. Hagrid was looking at them, almost fondly, before calling out to everyone again, asking them to follow him. They all did, being herded like lambs, and she heard a few gasps as they reached the Black Lake. One of the gasps might have even been her own, though she would never admit it. She clutched at Roses hand, for she had moved beside her again, and she could tell that Rose had grabbed Scorpiuses also, for she heard a small breath come from him. Her other hand sought out Albuses, and he held hers firmly, his eyes never leaving the lake in front of them.

They all slowly boarded the boats, and with the four of them in one, they set out to the castle that seemed to be a part of the sky itself. Athena dipped her hand into the water as they made their way about halfway across the lake, when she gasped and saw a big, great eye looking at her. It blinked, and a humongous tentacle slid across her hand. She could do nothing but stare as the giant squid ran away, and she could hear booming laughter beside her. She looked up in shock, and she saw Hagrid looking at her from another boat, a grin upon his lips. She gave him a small smile, and he nodded at her, winking and causing her to giggle.

When they reached the other shore, she held onto Albus and Rose as the small boat shook slightly. She got out last, for Scorpius had gotten out first, after pushing Albus out of the way with a good-natured smile upon his face. She could tell that the two boys would become fast friends. Scorpius helped Rose out first, making sure she didn't get her robes wet, and she thanked him. Even with the darkess, Athena could see the blush lightly covering the pale boy's cheeks.

Albus got out, but before he could reach up to help Athena, she was hurtling herself off of the boat with a squeal, somersaulting a few times, before she lay on her back in the grass, gasping and giggling as a few people looked at her. She felt free. She was finally letting her happiness take over, and who knew what she would do next. But all she did was lay there, staring at the stars. She heard a voice above her, and she looked to see Albus standing by her, with his hand held out. She gripped it, and let him help her slight frame up, a bright, joyous smile upon her lips.

"We're here, Albus! We're really, truly here!" Her whisper was almost hoarse, like she was trying not to yell, and the boy nodded, his smile dampened by his nervousness.

"What house do you want to be in, Athena?" He sounded nervous, and she wrapped an arm around his shoulder, grinning as they walked back to the dock, where everyone was crowded around a very handsome man.

"It might seem daft of me, but I really couldn't care!" She sounded so carefree, he tried not to look at her in shock.

"Why not?"

"Because they all are known for something! Gryffindor, the brave, the couragous, the honorable!" She said this cheerfully, and the other students had started to look at her.

"Ravenclaw! Known for being intelligent, creative, and each their own person! No two alike, those Ravenclaws!" She wasn't even noticing everyone staring at her. Even the teacher, who was looking at her with his arms crossed, and a small smile playing at his lips.

"And Hufflepuff? Why who wouldn't want to be friends with them, if not one of them? It's their kindness, their patience, their dedication, that sets them apart from the rest! Who wouldn't want one, if not all of those traits?" She was grinning wildly, and laughing, only barely starting to process that she was being stared at, a lot of intrigued, young faces hanging onto her every word.

"And Slytherins?" She heard a few snarky laughs, and the voice that said it was hidden out of sight. That brought her out of her trance a bit. She looked around, and seemed to stare every one of her peers in the eyes as she spoke.

"Well Slytherin might be the best of the lot! They are cunning, meaning that they know what to do, and how to make it done! They have determination, which means that no matter what, it will be done! Clever, that they are! Leaders, is what they most strive to be, and maybe that isn't always a bad thing!" She finished in a huff, and they were all staring at her, slack-jawed. She was about to walk away, when she heard quiet clapping. It came from the teacher, who was standing beside Rose and Albus. They both had grins upon their faces, and she managed a weak smile. She just really, really wanted Delilah. She'd never blown up like that before, but she was glad she had. She walked over to her friends, and the man placed his hand on her shoulder, at which she winced, and he immediately removed it. He had a questioning look in his eye, that she promptly ignored.

"I'm Professor Longbottom. I teach Herbology here at Hogwarts." She nodded, reaching her hand out to shake his.

"Athena Glas." His eyes widened a bit, but he managed to hide his surprise.

"Come along now, kids! Time to go inside!" He called, and they all followed him, awaiting their fates for the next seven years at Hogwarts.