THE TRAIN -- We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves -- 1 September 2008

I smiled at Parker and put a hand on his shoulder as we moved closer to the train.  "Even if you are in Slytherin," I assured him.  I bent down.  "You best go say goodbye to your dad and then get on the train with Ben and them, okay?  It's going to be leaving soon."

I knew the kids would be returning to us to say goodbye soon.  I looked around, trying to find allt hekids.

Elliot Matthews wrote:I moved away from Abel and tried to fix my hair.  I wanted to make a good impression.  "Of course we'll be good and get good grades... I promise to only cause a little bit of mayhem," I assured them, grinning.

"Don't worry dad, Gramps will keep her in line." I said with a laugh at my sister. "I'll make sure she doesn't get into too much trouble." I smiled up at mum and dad. "We'll be fine." I tried to assure them. "We'll write you by tomorrow."

I gave a small laugh at Elliot. "As long as it's only a little mayhem." I joked with her. I sighed and smiled sadly at the kids. "We're going to miss you so much." What were we going to do without the kids at home? I couldn't believe that this was happening, our kids were growing up.

I put my arm around Ben and we returned to the parental units and I grinned at them.  "Well, we'll write you guys," I said, speaking for the entire group.  I went over to Dad and Mumsy and gave them hugs.  I bent down and gave Sidney a big hug.  "I promise I'll definitely stay in touch, sis."  I hugged Uncle Percy and Aunt Penelope before casually walking back towards the train to get a compartment with my mates.

I smiled at the kids and gave them all hugs.  "Behave and write to us," I said to them.  "No getting into detention... or, at least, don't get caught."  I knew that would get them all laughing.  "Love you, guys."

I smirked athte kids.  "Nah, your mum's gonna miss you.  I'm gonna enjoy the peace and quiet," I teased.  They knew that I really would miss them, but I could not wait to hear about all their adventures through owls.

I laughed at Ros.  "In a couple of years," I answered as Noah was kind of moody today.  I gave my brother a look adn then smiled at Rosalyn.  "I'll see you on the train... you ought to say goodbye to your folks," I told her.  I turned to my own family and hugge dmy parents.

"Noah, I'll write you every week like normal, okay?" I told him.

I smiled at Rosalynn and looked at Cam when his mate left.  "You better.  I know you won't forget about me,t hough," I said.  Cameron was the best brother ever.  I gave him a big hug.  "I can't wait until Christmas... then I'll see you again."  I hated when Cam left for school... being at home was so boring.  I mean, I had to do my own learning and stuff for writing and whatnot...b ut still.s

I rolled my eyes.  "Gramps won't know what hit him," I muttered.  Then I smiled innocently at my parents.  "You know I'll behave.  If I don't, I'll have Abel being all bossy.  I don't want that."  Then I laughed at Dad.  "I know you both will miss me terribly and have no idea what to do without me home bugging you nonstop."

Bill Weasley wrote:I smiled at the kids and gave them all hugs.  "Behave and write to us," I said to them.  "No getting into detention... or, at least, don't get caught."  I knew that would get them all laughing.  "Love you, guys."

I gave Aunt Penny and Aunt Dora hugs along with Uncle Bill and Uncle Percy.  "I'll write you as soon as I know when tryouts are," I said to Uncle Bill.  Uncle Percy tried to be supportive, but he was not into Quidditch.  That was okay; I had my other uncles to help me with it.  "And I'll be sure to keep an eye on Parker, too," I added quickly.

"Behave... and at least somewhat listen to waht your uncle Bill said," I said loudly to Ben as he started to wander off already.  I bent down and gave Parker a kiss on his forehead.  "I love you, sweetie.  Let us know how the Sorting went, okay?  It doesn't matter what House you end up in.  We'll love you no matter what."

I gave them all hugs and went to board the train.  I was a little worried because Ben went off with his mates and so did Seth.  Where was I supposed to go?  I sighed.  I found a compartment that was empty and knew that it would probably be filled soon.  I just hoped that it would be with cool people or something.

I gave Dad a squeeze and Mumsy also.  Gave quick hugs to Uncle Percy and Aunt Penny.  I got onto the train, passing by Seth and giving him a knowing look.  He was so going to go try to find his crush -- Juliet Finnigan -- and I knew it.  They were mates, but I knew that Seth fancied her a bit.  It was entertaining.  I found a compartment and knew that Cameron and Abel would end up joining me.  I looked out the window and saw the family.  I stood up and opened the window, sticking my head out slightly and waving at them.  "Love you!" I shouted one last time before I could see them during the holidays.

I gave both Ben and Parker hugs.  "Good luck on tryouts," I said to Benjamin.  To my son, I said, "You'll do fine with the Sorting.  We love you guys." I looked at Ben when I said the last part, too.