Misadventures at Hogwarts: Term 2

Andrew sat down across from her, looking around almost nervously. He wasn't sure if it was a good time to break the news to Terra about Cassidy, but since veryone else knew...

"Terra," he said quickly, "There's something I've got to tell you..."

He trailed off, clearing his throat, and folding his hands in his lap.

"My parents are getting a divorce, and they're splitting Cassidy and me up. She's going back to Japan to live with our dad, which means she won't be coming back next year," he told her quickly, letting the words just tumble out. He sniffed a little, and cleared his throat once again. "I uh...don't want to make you upset or anything. Cassidy wouldn't want you to be upset over her...but I just thought you ought to know."

I sat there, staring out the window. I still didnt make a sound.
Would my Grandparents be happy to see me?

"Please...don't cry..." Andrew said softly. He hadn't cried at all about the situation, and seeing Terra cry certainly brought him close to crying.

Andrew got up from his seat across from her, and sat next to her. He hugged her, needing the hug as much as she did. He felt something inside himself breaking, as if he were loosing a part of himself that could never be replaced. That space had been filled when he and Cassidy started to get along again, and now...now that had been ripped away from him.

He felt a tear escape his eye, falling down his cheek, and splashing onto his shirt. He parted from Terra, wiping his eyes furiously with his sleeve. He coughed a few times to try and quell that shaking feeling you get in your gut when you are holding in tears.

"Sorry," he said, choking on sobs. "It hadn't really hit me...till now."

The train was nearing London. Andrew could see the station from where he was sitting. He had stayed in Terra's compartment for the rest of the way, trying not to think too much about his sister. He had never seen her board the train.

The Hogwarts Express pulled up to platform nine and three-quarters late that afternoon. Andrew sighed and got up as the train pulled to a stop. He pulled his luggage down from the rack, and looked over at Terra.

"I s'pose we ought to go find Karli, Josh, and Berii to say our goodbyes for the summer," Andrew said softly, waiting for her to gather her things as well.

Andrew followed her, and stepped off the train. As soon as his feet hit the platform, he felt overwhelmed with sadness, even though he knew he'd be returning next year. He sighed, completely drained of tears, and looked over at Terra. He felt sorry that they couldn't leave on a happy note.

"Karli, Josh, Berii!" he called over the bustle, hoping they could hear him.

Hearing Andrew's call, Berii walked up to the train, and to their compartment. Despite her sorrow, she grinned. She felt like she hadn't seen Terra for ages!

"Hey, Terra." she greeted a little cheerfully. She knew what was happening, it wasn't something to be happy about, but she couldn't help it. She hated seeing other people so down.

"Oh, don't worry, Terra. You'll see! Next year she'll be here..." she said, trying to sound very cheerful. "When you least expect it..." she whispered. She knew it was just her dream, but somehow she felt like it would come true.

I turned my head, when I had gotten out of the train. There I saw Berii, Andrew, and Terra. I ran over to them.
"Im going to miss you guys so much..." I muttered.

OOC: I get to start the thread! Tell me when you want me to start it! And I'll pull a Scarlet and do third person too!

BIC:
Josh leaped out of the train. This would be the last chance to see his friends!
As he ran out, Terra was dragging her mother over to them.
Saying a quick "Hope to see you again!", Josh bolted over to Terra and her mother.
"Excuse me Mrs Lanes!" Josh said.
"Hello Josh!" she replied.
"Can I stay with you?" Josh asked. "I don't want to go back to the orphanage!"
"Hmm..." Mrs Lanes pondered. "I guess-"
"THANKS!" Josh yelled hugging her and then running back to his friends. "I have a home I think!"

"Thats great Josh...", I said. I noticed Terra and her mother coming over.
"Oh, hi! You must be Terra's mother....Im Karli Linen" I said holding out my hand.

"Karli's the smart one!" Josh explained to Terra's mother.

I nudged Josh with my elbow, and whispered, "Josh...."
I noticed Terra turned red and smiled. I then saw my grandparents coming over to me.
I hugged them.
"Hi Grandma, hi Grandpa. These are my friends. Terra, Josh, Berii, and Andrew"
My grandparents said hello to the happily.
"And this is Terra's mother..." I finished off.

Berii was about to go out but a boy tripped her, making the stuff she was holding fall. She was sticking out her tongue to that boy, when she heard her name being mentioned. She jumped out the train and saw Terra, Karli, and Josh already out.

"Did any of you call me?" she asked. Only noticing then that Terra's mom and Karli's grandparents were there. She bowed politely then greeted them.