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Veronica Kiss
[UNSORTED]

{ O.O.C. Exit to the Black Lake }

First Year ~~~~ ____ House ~~~~~ Eleven Years Old ~~~~Hogsmeade Station to Lake

Steeping off the train, Heather tossed her backpack over her shoulder, looping her arms through the straps and securing it to her back. Terren was right behind her, tossing his last chocolate frog into his mouth as he set foot in the station. When it was gone, he looked around, gawking at his surroundings. "Wow. This place is pretty crowded." he said. Heather grabbed his hand and began walking through the mob. "Yeah, and it's really easy to get lost when you don't know where you're going. Try to keep up, Bear." she said as she tugged him along.

Finally, they came to a clear spot in the station. Heather turned around and put her hands on her little brother's shoulders, teal eyes staring into his bright green ones. "Alright, Ter. This is where we part ways. I'll head over to the carriages, and you'll follow the other first years to the boats, okay? Don't fall in, and don't tease the squid. Try to make some friends, alright?" The blonde smiled at the boy, ruffling his hair a bit. Terren wrapped his arms around his sister and hugged her. "Okay. I'll see you in the Great Hall, right?" he asked. "Of course. I'll be watching for you. Remy and Romy will too, I'm sure." she replied, hugging her little brother tightly.

Terren looked up at his sister. "And I'll get Hufflepuff like you and Mum and Da, right?" His eyes seemed clouded with worry and grief. Heather sighed, but kept up her smile as she kissed his forehead. "Don't worry about it, Ter. The Sorting Hat knows what's best for you. It'll put you in the house where you belong. Trust me. Back in my first year, I was so confused when I was put in Hufflepuff, but I know now that it's where I was meant to be. My house was chosen for me because it helped me grow as a person, and has effected my life in a very positive way. Your house, whether it be Gryffindor or Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or even Slytherin, will do the same for you."

Terren nodded his head slowly and hugged his sister again before finally releasing her. "Okay. I think I'm ready now." Heather gripped the straps of her backpack tightly in her hands. Just because he was ready didn't mean she was. She didn't want to see her baby brother grow up, but... that day had come, and it was today. "Alright. Good luck, Bear. I love you." The boy smiled up at her. "I love you too." And with that said, he turned and ran after the other first years. The blonde stood there, watching him leave, before sighing and turning in the opposite direction, heading for the carriages.

On the Train:

Cecille did her best to keep up with Hunter, letting him lead her to the compartment. When they finally stopped and he led her to the seat, she sat down, still holding his hand. She would have let go, but she needed to be sure he didn't leave her, though she doubted he would. He was nice. "I wonder what this school year will bring... I hope something exciting happens." she said in her soft voice. Of course she would learn new things in her classes, but what else would occur? It was a mystery to her.

Chance held Jaslyn tightly in his arms, not letting go even when she turned around to cling to him and bury her face in his chest like she always did when she was upset. His head came to rest atop hers, attempting to close any space there was between them. He didn't say anything, allowing her to cry out her worries. When she finally looked up at him, and he down at her, she explained her troubles. Chance could feel his heart breaking in places. "Don't worry about your brothers. Let them sort out their lives. I'm sure they'll come home eventually. And you know you're always welcome at my house, Jaslyn. Mother adores you, as does Cecille, and there's plenty of room for you." Well, there wasn't much room at all, really. But he would gladly give up his bed for Jaslyn any day of the week. "If you're ever feeling alone, floo to my house. Promise me that. As for Virgil... I think he needs to get his priorities straightened out. Just give him time. He'll come around." He hoped so, at least.

At the Station:

Chance stepped off the train, holding Jaslyn's hand. He glanced around at the gawking stares. So her hair was white now? So what? If they had something to say about it, they could take it up with him and his bat. As they walked, he looked around for his sister. She had to be somewhere around here... But then Jaslyn stopped them and wrapped her arms around him, whispering for him to never leave her. He hugged her tightly, holding her close. "I couldn't even if I tried." he whispered back in reply. 'Well... Cecille has Hunter... Maybe they can get to the school by themselves. Jaslyn needs me right now.' he thought, deciding to test this Hunter kid by trusting him to get his sister to the castle.

Cecille carefully stepped out of the train, cane grasped in one hand while she clung to Hunter's hand with the other. She heard so many sounds, that her head started to spin, the girl becoming a bit dizzy. It only made her grip her friend's hand tighter. "We need to find the carriages... Do you have any idea where those are?" she asked. She figured Chance was off doing whatever it was Chance's did, since he hadn't tackled her and hauled her off somewhere in the whole minute she'd been standing there. It was okay though. That just meant she got to spend more time with Hunter. She would meet up with him at the Ravenclaw table.