@Noah Baldridge

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𝕸aze Forge stood nervously next to her aunt. The platform was filled with people, children running about, parents tearing and owls hooting. She felt a little sad, knowing her parents weren't going to be with her, but she had gotten an owl from them and she supposed that was good enough...

Her aunt looked back at her, cupping her face. "You're going to be okay, right?" Her tone was sterner, but Maze didn't care. She was happy someone was with her. "Yes, I'll be fine" The owl atop Maze's trunk gave a load hoot.

It was milk white, with hints of black here and there. He flapped its wings against the cage, as Maze gave her final goodbyes to her aunt. Her aunt gave her a hug, one that seemed practiced. But she hugged her back anyways.

She boarded the train, walking along the long corridors. All housed people chatting away, chuckling every few seconds. As she carried on down the corridor, Maze couldn't seem to find an empty compartment. She didn't want to sit with just anyone...

As she reached one of the compartments, a tall boy with black hair was shoving his trunk in the overhead storage space. Maze stood in silence for a few moments, a bit nervous. "Can I squeeze in please?" Her voice came smaller than she expected.

He turned to her smiling. "No problem, do you need help with your trunk?" Maze nodded, "Thankyou" she said, as he took the trunk, placing the trunk on the opposite side. He sat down, Maze sitting opposite him.

"You a first year?" He asked, craning his neck. Maze nodded slightly. "Well... I'm Noah Baldridge, what's your name?" She hesitated "Maze Forge" He smiled once more. "What house are you hoping to get?"

"Well... Most of my family is Slytherin, so I'm kind of hoping to continue that... Pattern" He looked a little pleased "I'm Slytherin too. It's my second year, but I remember my first time getting sorted. I was a bit nervous, but it turned out fine"

"Anything of the trolley?" An old lady called from the corridor, standing next to a trolley with colourful treats. Maze retrieved some money from her pocket, walking to the trolley. "One every flavour beans and... A liquorice wand please"

The lady handed her the sweets, and Noah went next, buying a few chocolate frogs. When the lady had passed, Noah opened one the chocolate frog's, grimacing. "Would you like one?" He asked, offering her some.

"No thanks, not really a fan of them" He chuckled. The rest of the train ride, Noah occasionally asked a question, and Maze answered. Maze offered him every flavour beans, and he shared his experience of them.

Maze felt like Hogwarts wasn't going to be so bad...