Chapter 12: King's Cross Station
King's Cross Station was built in 1852.
And every September 1st there will always be some strange people at the station.
Karen has worked at the station for 20 years and has been asked the same question every year at this time.
"Sorry lady, there's no platform nine and three-quarters here."
Although she could see that the little girl in front of her looked like she was about to cry, Karen's only thought was that the other party was making fun of herself.
Hermione Granger looked around and couldn't find anyone who looked like a magical person.
"Why did I read "Hogwarts: A History" last night? If I went to bed early, I wouldn't be so late today."
It was only five minutes before 11 o'clock which made Hermione incredibly distraught.
"Hello, this beautiful lady, do you need any help?"
The gentle questioning voice behind her made Hermione turn around hastily.
A pair of smiling blue eyes met her and she could swear those deep blue eyes were shining.
This made Hermione's heart suddenly skip a beat.
"Miss, miss?"
Hermione snapped back to herself and looked at the handsome boy in front of her in embarrassment.
But she soon noticed the snowy owl in his hand.
"You, you too..."
"I too?" Lucas asked curiously.
Fortunately, the Hermione in front of him grew up looking according to the movie version.
Thanks Merlin!
Seeing that Hermione was so anxious that she couldn't speak, Lucas smiled and said, "That's right, I'm going to Hogwarts too, come with me."
After saying that, he stepped forward to help push her cart, leading her into platform nine and three-quarters.
Looking at the "Hogwarts Express" in front of him Lucas drew his wand and pointed it at Hermione's luggage.
"Wingardium Leviosa!"
Hermione saw her luggage suspended in mid-air and there was a look of surprise on her face.
"Don't stay there in a daze, the train's about to depart."
Lucas took her hand and ran into the train.
The two found a seat in an empty compartment at the end of the train.
Seeing the luggage neatly falling on the luggage rack, Hermione said in surprise.
"You are really amazing. I read all the magic books in the first grade during the holidays, but I can't make the levitation spell last for such a long time."
This made Lucas think to himself that Hermione is worthy of being a top student. She has never been exposed to magic, and already knows so much in just one vacation.
This talent is really surprising.
"It's actually very simple. If you want, I can teach you the trick."
Ms. Hermione, the know-it-all, Granger, who loves to learn, certainly won't refuse so the two sat side by side and discussed how to use the spell.
Some time after, the carriage door was suddenly pushed open.
"Lucas, why are you here, uh, who is this?"
Looking at the two people sitting side by side Draco asked in surprise and for some reason felt that he came at the wrong time.
Hermione moved quickly to the side, a bit flustered, just realizing how close they were sitting and how it could look from an outsider's perspective. She blamed herself while sneaking a peek in Lucas' direction.
"Draco, what's the matter?"
"Uh, nothing."
"Huh? Don't you need to catch up with your friends?"
Draco was tempted to say that he was doing just that but seeing Lucas' cold eyes he tactfully exited the carriage compartment.
"I suddenly remembered that I met a new friend before. I don't know his name yet, so I will look for it."
After Draco finished speaking, he took his two followers and fled immediately.
It suddenly became very quiet in the compartment. Lucas glanced at Hermione, who was still shy and chose not to disturb her.
He picked up the book on the side and started reading on his own.
"Hey, was that person your friend just now?"
"That's right, Draco Malfoy, a spoiled kid I met some time ago."
Hearing his description, Hermione let out a chuckle.
Just at this time, a naive voice sounded from the door of their compartment.
"Hello, have you seen a toad?"
Turning to look at the voice's owner they saw a chubby boy looking at them shyly.
"A toad?"
"That's right, its name is Trevor, my pet."
Hermione glanced at him with some envy. She wants a pet, too, but her parents aren't planning to buy her one just yet.
"I haven't seen it, let us help you find it."
Hermione turned to look at Lucas after she finished speaking, as if asking for his opinion.
Lucas was fine with that, of course.
He was still thinking just now, what excuse should he find to leave.
As the iconic train to Hogwarts, he doesn't know how many achievement points will be awarded after completing the exploration.
The three walked from the rear to the front of the train and finally found the toad under a seat in the front part of the train.
[Congratulations to the host for completing the exploration achievement: Hogwarts Express, reward: 100 achievement points.]
It is worthy of being the train to Hogwarts.
The achievement points actually caught up with the sum of exploring Diagon Alley and Knockturn Alley.
Just as Lucas was about to take Hermione back to their carriage, they heard arguing close to them.
Humans seem to be very keen on watching drama, regardless of their country or age, they're all the same.
Watching the train corridor gradually become congested Lucas took Hermione's hand and walked towards the crowd.
As soon as he got closer, he saw a head full of platinum hair and resisted the urge to facepalm.
This brat is causing trouble again!