Keith hugged his aunt tightly before getting on the train and searching for his friends, looking in a few compartments, and not finding them. he was pretty early to be on the train since his Aunt had to get to work, she had to bring him as soon as the train got there. There was plenty of empty compartments, since there was barely any kids on the train. Keith continued to look in the compartments, eventually giving up and finding an empty one, though it wasn't that hard, practically all of them were empty.

Keith opened one and sat down in the seat and scooted over to the window after putting his stuff away, his bag sat beside him, and he took some deep breaths and looked out the window, waving to his aunt before she left the platform. Keith looked down at his nails.

"What if people think i'm weird... I mean, everyone is nice enough at Hogwarts but...Oh come on Keith, you weren't nervous about it all summer, if someone doesn't like it they can kindly leave me alone. But what if- no." Keith was thinking to himself, scared about the possibility of being bullied for his painted nails, but eventually he pulled out a book and began reading, his thinking soon turned into thinking about the book and trying to imagine the scenes.

Wc: -226- Soon to be- Interacting with: @James Flynn @Ara Villa Mentioning: @

RP with @Keith Moore and@James Flynn

Reducio

RP Date September 1, 2023 Speech Reducio "Ara's Speech" 'Thoughts'

Outfit/s Reducio Hogwarts Slytherin Robes Items: Wand, Trunk, Backpack, satchel Post date August 24, 2023 (1:09 am)

The eldest sibling, Peter and their butler brought Ara and her other siblings to Platform 9 3/4. It was of course crowded with new, returning Hogwarts students, and their guardians. The black and white haired girl had her trunk, backpack, and satchel with her.

"My last year at Hogwarts huh?" her sister, Catherine said. "And my first!" Her other sister Hallie exclaimed. "Nah don't be sad Cathy. At least you get to be an actual adult now and do whatever you want basically." Edmund, the now 4th year boy, comforted his older sister in his own way. "You better get on! The train is going to leave in less than 10 minutes so hurry up and get compartments" Peter hurried his younger siblings. Ara just stood there quietly with her things as they were talking and now just getting on the train with her other siblings.

The 4 of of the 5 Villa siblings got on the train. Catherine sat in her friends' compartment and so did Edmund, meanwhile, Hallie went off to look for friends by herself. Leaving Ara on her own, she sighed as she went to look for any vacant spaces. She looked for a few seconds until she found one with only 1 person in it. The black and white haired girl knocked on the sliding door before opening. "Uhm, can I sit here? I don't think a lor of vacant spaces are available anymore" she asked the curly-ish haired boy inside who is currently reading a book.

RP Word Count: 253/200

Keith continued reading for a while, not noticing how quickly the train was filling up. His book was very interesting, at least to him. It was about a princess, who at a very young age, her future kingdom was stolen from her and she was used as a puppet up until she was about to turn 16, then a bunch of things happened and she was now fighting a war to get her kingdom back. He loved the series, it was the second book series he read over the summer, this being the last book. Of course, Keith was upset, such a good book series, but unfortunately, All good things must come to an end eventually" Keith reminded himself. He was nearing the end of the book, the war almost over, things were looking bad for the hero. Keith's face was unreadable, as it is when he reads any book.

He was interrupted from his reading by a girl, he watched her open the door and stared for a moment before nodding. "Oh? is the train full already?" He asked in a curious tone. "and yeah of course. Do you need help with any bags?" Keith asked her while putting his book back in his bag.

Wc: -206- Interacting with: @Ara Villa Mentioning: @

James hugged his mother, absorbing the scent of tamarind, cardamon, and coriander. He would miss her home-cooked dishes, but he was also excited for what the year would hold. New faces, new spells, new broom techniques!! Giving his mum one last squeeze, he dragged his heavy trunk into the storage compartment before heading into the train's passenger cars.

The first thing that hit him was... parchment. The Hogwarts Express smelled old, though incredibly homey. And, of course, it was old, one of the only transportation for magical students to Hogwarts for years, but it never felt old. He could feel his feet sink slightly into the scarlet carpet of the passenger cars, bright eyes scanning each car. Maybe he would find some new people to talk to or even annoy. This thought comforted him. He sped past several compartments of clear friends laughing, trading sweets, and chittering excitedly about what spells they would learn. While he could barge in on these groups, he wasn't a complete jerk. He liked to think of himself as a casual menace, annoying the occasional introvert and somehow turning them into his friend. Speaking of which...

His eyes fell on a primarily empty compartment with two people inside. One was already sitting, reading a book. At least he was until the girl had interrupted him, asking to sit down. The boy seemed confused. James wondered if this stranger got on earlier than he realized. Shrugging, he put his extrovert plan into action.

"Excuse me!" He slid by the girl into the compartment, plopping on the seat across from the stranger boy. "I'm sure there are some more empty spaces if I walk farther on, but this is the firs' one mostly empty. Hope ya don' mind too much, I mean-" He gestured at the empty space. "Seems like there's plenty of room. That book looks int'restin'," he commented, pushing his glasses up and squinting his eyes to read the title. "Seems you're near the end of it! Any good? Oh!" He smacked his head with his palm. "Forgot to introduce myself again! I'm James. James Flynn. Happy t' meet you both!"

Word Count: 356
Interacting With: @Ara Villa and @Keith Moore

RP with @Keith Moore and@James Flynn

Reducio

RP Date September 1, 2023 Speech Reducio "Ara's Speech" 'Thoughts'

Outfit/s Reducio Hogwarts Slytherin Robes Items: Wand, Trunk, Backpack, satchel Post date August 29, 2023 (5:09 pm)

"I don't know if it's full yet but I'd rather stay in an almost empty compartment than another one. Thanks for asking but I'm fine really" Ara said to the curly-haired boy as she put her trunk and backpack where they were supposed to be placed with ease. She had neutral feelings about going to Hogwarts again, it was refreshing to start a new year yet it was nerve-wracking too. The black and white-haired girl pondered on who her new roommates were going to be, how many new Slytherins would be sorted, will she make acquaintances, and more similar topics.

Before she was even able to sit down, she was surprised by an energetic boy who slid into the compartment. Ara was caught off-guard by the boy's sudden introduction and energeticness. The girl could never. The boy's name is supposedly James Flynn. The name wasn't familiar but not noticing his short stature, he was definitely a Second Year. 'How can this guy be so energetic? I know we're going to Hogwarts but still...' she thought

After the boy introduced himself, Ara sat next to the other guy. The guy who was reading earlier and sat near the entrance to the compartment. "Pleasure meeting you too James," she said before she drifted off into her own sea of thoughts.

RP Word Count: 218/200

Keith watched the girl put her bags away, not trying to be creepy but he couldn't help but be amazed cause he had a bit of trouble himself getting his bags put away. "I understand that. is the train leaving soon? He asked her, his voice sounded more, shy than anything. He was still shy when meeting new people, a trait that probably would never go away.

He put on a smile and said, "Oh by the way my-" Keith was interrupted by a boy sliding into the apartment. He seemed very hyper, which was odd cause the train ride was long and boring. "[color=#8]to each his own i guess[/color]" Keith thought to himself, watching the boy sit down across from him. "The book is interesting." Keith mumbled, the boy kept talking and Keith was getting confused, but at least he knew the boy's name. "I'm Keith..." He whispered, loud enough to hear but quiet enough that someone would actually have to listen to hear.

Keith looked around, they still had a seat empty and the two other people in the compartment seemed to already know what and how to do things so they had to be at least second years like him. He kinda fidgeted with his hands in his lap, kinda nervous to talk. He wished someone he knew would come along.

Wc: -244- Interacting with: @James Flynn @Ara Villa Mentioning: @