Into The Unknown Open Finished

The train was nearing Hogwarts. She gazed out the window, the end of the lake shimmered in the moonlight. "Look!" She said pointing out the side of the massive castle. Her face beamed. "Milly, Astoria Look!" The castle towered over the train. her eyes widened in amazement. "Woah..." Her brown eye shined brightly. "That school is HUGE!" She laughed, Her voice had a twinge of anxiety. She felt her heart start racing out of her chest. She looked down, feeling overwhelmed.

What if I put the hat on my head, and I don't belong to any house... What if the people in my house don't like me.... what if I fail my classes..... What if I get expelled...

She started gasping for air, her eyes wide with fear and anxiety. "I can't do this.." she muttered. She looked at the other girls. She sighed, her ears tinting a pink. The train chimed gain before slowing down. She gazed back out, there were in front of the lake. "FIRST YEARS!" She heard a call "FIRST YEARS LISIN' UP" a large voice bellowed. She glanced around, confused. "Where?" She looked at the aisle, seeing a large man, standing there. He had a badger on his tunic.

Astoria listened intently as Zelda had explained a little bit of what Quidditch was like. Astoria could never imagine the idea of being on a Quidditch team, let alone getting on a broom and flying. Astoria shivered at the thought. "I don't think I would be a good Quidditch player." she came out with "I can't even stand the fact of getting on a broom and flying! I wonder if there is a Quidditch cheerleading squad that I could try out for? I'm more of a supporter." Astoria's father was a Quidditch player for Gryffindor and he always talked about the rush he got when flying. But that was definitely not Astoria's cup of tea. Zelda had mentioned the fact of potentially being a Beater or Seeker. "I think you could be in any position if you trained hard! Astoria said upbeat. "If we are put in the same house, I'll cheer you on and if you go up against my house, then, well, then I'd have to support my house." Astoria laughed.

Hogwarts became miles and miles closer. Astoria had just finished buckling her shoes and adjusting her black vest. Everything seem to fit just right! She pulled out a black ribbon that her mother gave her and tied her hair up into a pony tail. "I can't believe it's happening! We are going to be Hogwarts witches! How cool would it be if we all became members of the same house?" Astoria was comfortable with the two girls that she had met. How could would it be if they could all bunk together too. The castle illuminated with the moon hanging in the sky and the lake was absolutely beautiful! "Those towers are so high! I want to climb the tallest one and look out over the world!"

Suddenly, there was a change in Zelda's personality. She seemed to had muttered I can't do this... Astoria was confused. "What's the matter Zelda? Did your excitement die away?" Starting a new school, let alone a whole new magical world was scary enough but Astoria was surprised to see that Zelda would be shocked. She was such an energetic girl from Astoria's perspective. Suddenly, the train came to a stop and a booming voice called for the first year students. That was them. The voice had said "ALL FIRST YEARS, ONTO THE PLATFORM! LEAVE YOUR TRUNKS! BE DRESSED IN YOUR ROBES!" Astoria looked to the two "Come on friends! Hogwarts awaits! Let's go together!"

Carmillia's head again overflowed with information, but she actually took in the words smoothly. She understood how the game worked, and as she learned of the houses, and decided Hufflepuff would be the best fit for her.

"I don't think I would be a good Quidditch player." she came out with "I can't even stand the fact of getting on a broom and flying! I wonder if there is a Quidditch cheerleading squad that I could try out for? I'm more of a supporter."

Carmillia nodded her head in agreement. She wasn't the athletic type, and despised sports. She wasn't even that interested in cheerleading. Flying on a broom did sound cool, though. The redhead stopped herself before she became lost in thought again. She was running out of time, so she changed into her robes and marveled at the elegance. She unwound her signature braid to reveal long locks of now-curly hair. She grinned, excitement was bubbling up inside her. The school had come into view. Hogwarts wasn't at all like she imagined. She had expected some sort of prep school, but this was... Magical. The ancient castle seemed to whisper an invitation, extinguishing any doubt. Carmillia's eyes twinkled before she heard a murmur she had said herself all too often. I can't do this.

Carmillia reached out and grabbed Zelda's hand. She felt something new... empathy? But it was more than that. She wanted to help Zelda more than anything, so she had to do this. She looked Zelda straight in the eyes, her fear evaporating. "Yes, you can." She smiled and the three girls hope this isn't powerplaying O.O walked out the train together, ready to start their journey.