Second time = Great time! *Open to all*

[Ashley Tapping]

Ashley hated boarding the train and getting off. People shoved and pushed, it was all just horrible. This time she wanted to get on really early so she could avoid that. Ash walked on the train and looked around at all of the empty compartments. This was how she liked it. Empty and quiet. She walked all of the down to the last com and entered it. This had been the one that she had ridden in her first year and she had met a great guy named Rob.

Ashley sat down and put her cat down as well. Her cat's name was: Ellie. She was a Tabby cat and very funny and also pretty. Her cat roamed about the compartment. She was already starting to miss her parents. They had dropped her off and had to leave quickly so she barley got any time to say good by to them. She put her head back against the way and closed her eyes waiting to hear all of the other kids climb aboard and start to talk very loud.

[mileena]

After her visit with Jas in Hogsmeade and a brief visit home, Hannah was finally feeling comfortable about going to Hogwarts. Boarding the train she looked for an open compartment. Walking past a load of compartments she felt like an oddball. She was the only one that wasn't with friends. Continuing down the isles she hummed has she looked into window after window.

Finally she came across a compartment with one person. She was glad since it was at the end of the train. That would suck if she had to go back and keep looking. Opening the door she smiled before speaking. "Hi. Mind if I join you?" she asked politely.

[Ashley Tapping]

Ashley put her head back up after a couple of minutes. She heard some kids boarding. With how good the last term went she was really excited for the new one to start. The Compartment door slid open and a girl who looked to be the same age as herself entered and asked, "Hi. Mind if I join you?" Ashely replied in a friendly smile, "Sure go for it! I'm Ashley Tapping, Who are you?" she asked her. The girl had Brown eyes and jet black hair. When the door slid open Ellie let out a Little hiss and jumped up on Ash's lap. "Sorry about that she is not very friendly to strangers." Ashley apologized in a Little smile.

[mileena]

Hannah smiled has she was happy to hear that she didn't mind. "I'm Hannah Taylor." she replied. She looked down to see her cat that didn't like her. But she understood of course, not all cats were friendly at first. Walking in the compartment she took a seat across from the girl. Taking the bag off her back she sat it down next to her.

"So, is this your first time coming to Hogwarts?" she asked. Not that she really looked like someone who was a little lost. She just looked young, third year at most.

[Ashley Tapping]

"Nice to meet you Hannah." Ashley replied in a friendly smile. She stroked her cats head nice and smoothly. "This is Ellie my cat. And don't worry by the time that we get there she'll love you." Ashley told her in a little laugh. "Na this is my second year. How about you?" she asked her moving her cat off of her lap and back down on the floor of the com.

[mileena]

"It nice to meet you,too." she said giving a nod. "This is my second year too. I'm in Hufflepuff." she informed her knowing that she had to be in a different house. She didn't really know many people but she was sure that she hadn't seen her in the Hufflepuff common room before. "Your cat is really pretty." she commented looking down at Ellie. "I've always wanted a cat. I just haven't gotten around to getting one. Is she the only pet you have?"

[Ashley Tapping]

Ashley smiled and replied, "Thanks i think so too. And no i have an owl named Myya. What about you? Do you have any pets?" she asked watching hr cat walk around and eventually plop down on the floor and close her eyes.
[OOC: wow mine is realy short! sorry.]

[mileena]

Hannah moved some hair out of her face has she answered Ashley's question. "No. Not yet." she nodded. "My sister has an owl so I'll probably just use hers if I want send a letter home." she said. "Do you have any siblings at Hogwarts?" she asked has she watched her cat that was now sitting down on the compartment floor.

[paths]

He walked around Platform 9 3/4, dragging his luggage behind him, before getting on the train. About an hour before, his father had been with him, gripping onto his shoulders. A tight grip. Shiro knew that his father was worried about him, the moment he got the letter from Hogwarts, notifying him that he is qualified to attend Hogwarts.

"Shiro.. You don't have to go on the train.. If you don't have to.." his father said. You could hear his voice shake as he declared to him.

"...Dad.. I want to go.. I want to be a wizard. Just like you and mom. Maybe when I come back.. Maybe then.. I won't get bullied.." Shiro said quietly. He stared up at his father and gave him a smile. His father looked down at his smile.

"Alright.. Off you go then. Get on the train, get into a compartment with at least two girls and one boy.. If you're lucky, try to get into a compartment with one girl.." his father joked as he gave him a smile and a poke to the ribs. Shiro laughed at the joke.

"Be safe. Remember the spells that I taught you. It will help. Guaranteed." his father said. He nodded and walked up the short stairs. He looked around. For a split second, he considered the fact of finding a compartment with just one girl in it. He walked all the way down, looking through the windows of each compartment. Most of the compartments had at least one or two kids each. He reached the end and looked in. He saw two girls and turned red instantly. He turned away as quickly as possible.

"...Darn. Can't find a spot.." he whispered quietly. He leaned back on the wall and peered into the compartment with the two girls. He stared out the window, and found students wearing muggle clothes. Some were as young as what looked like two years old. He sighed and looked down the hall to find students filing in now and walking into any compartment.

"..."

[mileena]

Has she waited for an answer Hannah noticed that more people were boarding the train. Glancing out of the window she saw more students, most of them saying good bye to their parents. Looking over at the compartment window she noticed a guy that was standing near the door. For a moment she thought that he walked away but she realize that he was just standing their. Getting up she walked over to the door and opened it. "Hey." she said smiling. "Did you want to join us?"

[paths]

He heard some shuffling in the last compartment. A girl stepped out and asked him he wanted to join them. His face turned red. He tried to say something, but cat got his tongue. Nothing would come out. He leaned back on the wall harder and turned his face away toward the window. He shoved his hands in his pockets and stayed quiet. He cleared his throat.

"I.. Don't have.. A compartment.." he said slowly. His face turned a darker shade of red. He was extremely shy. He turned his head slightly to look at the girl. He looked at the girl, but turned away immediately when his eyes met hers. He stayed quiet and trembled a bit.

"..."

[Ashley Tapping]

Ash looked at the compartment door. There was a figure outside of the door. Hannah got up and went to the door, opened it and asked the boy if he wanted to join us. Ashley couldn't really hear his answer. She got up and walked over to the door too. And said, "Hey why don't you come in and join us." she said in a friendly smile. She stepped back and waited for him to answer, or come in.

[paths]

He turned when the other girl stepped out. His face turned a darker shade of red. He shuffled for a second and nodded slowly. He walked in. He took a seat next to the window in the corner and looked up at the two girls. The compartment had sort of a sweet scent inside of it.

"..Th-Thanks.." he whispered, although he tried to say it as loud as he can. He couldn't pull himself to actually speak to them. He was never good at making friends along with his very timid behavior, it was nearly impossible.

"..."

[mileena]

Hannah nodded has Ashley suggested that he join them. "Yeah join us." she smiled. Noticing that he was red in the face and wouldn't look at them she figured that he was shy. When he nodded Hannah went back into the compartment and waited for him to get settled before taking a seat next to him. She turned herself so that she could face them both without having to turn her head much.

"Your welcome." she spoke softly. Speaking up she decided to introduce herself, "I'm Hannah Taylor. Second year, hufflepuff. Is this your first time going to Hogwarts?" she asked hoping that she wasn't making him too uncomfortable.

[paths]

He turned red again when she sat next to him. He sat there silently. She introduced herself and her name was Hannah Taylor. When she asked him if it was his first year, he nodded slowly. Since it was only formal that she introduced herself, he introduced himself.

"I'm.. Shiro Paths.. First year.." he whispered. He looked out the window. He saw that the train started to move slowly. All the parents were waving at the train. He spotted his father out in the large crowd. He was standing with his arms crossed with a smile spread across his face. His father took notice of him and the two girls. He gave him a wink and two thumbs up. Shiro turned red and made a playful threatening motion. They laughed and his father waved at him.

"Heheh.. My father.." he said spoke a little louder. He was feeling comfortable around them now.

[Ashley Tapping]

Ashley smiled as he introduced himself after Hannah. "Nice to meet you Shiro, I'm Ashley Tapping. Second year Gryffindor. So Shiro what house are you hoping to get into." Ash asked him looking out the window as the train started to move slowly forward. Ashley waved goody bye to her parents and saw what looked to be Shiro's dad. Ashley gave a small laugh at what his father and then at what Shiro said. "It's cool. My dad is kinda embarrassing in public." she told him. He really wasn't kinda embarrassing he was embarrassing.

[paths]

"Um... Ravenclaw.." he said softly. He laughed at what Ashley said. He stared and they were already outside. He was surprised that the train was moving at such a fast speed. White smoke covered part of the upper window. He looked out at the horizon. He saw trees and a few houses. He gave a small smile.

"Never knew the scenery here would be so beautiful.." he said quietly.

[Ashley Tapping]

Ravenclaw. That was the one that Ash really wanted to get into but she liked Gryffindor too. "I like Ravenclaw alot." she told him. Ashley looked out the window too and smiled saying. "Yeah i know isn't it beautiful it is like breath taking!" she loved spending time outdoors in the country riding horses. "So Hannah and Shiro do either of you have any brothers or sisters that go here or are at home?" she asked looking back to wards them.

[mileena]

Hannah looked out the window has the rain began to move. She smiled has she saw the parents waving to their kids. She giggled softly has she noticed Shiro's dad wink and give two thumbs up. She didn't bother looking for her parents she knew that they had already headed back to the car.

Leaning back in her seat has she listened to the two talk. Hannah nodded agreeing with them. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous. "I have two siblings." she replied. "I have one brother and a sister. My brother is younger than me and my sister is older." she informed them. "What about you guys?"

[paths]

"I'm the only child.." he said quietly. He stared down in disappointment. He had wanted a sibling. He had watched brothers and sisters playing with each other in his neighborhood. He sighed, although disappointed, he let out a smile.

"Is it.. Fun having a sibling?"