Finding an Identity

[carter]

With only a few days before halloween, Carter was questioning what sort of things she should be expecting as she arrived at Hogwarts. All her life, Carter's impressions of halloween were witches and ghosts. But weren't there always witches and ghosts at Hogwarts? What would set Halloween a part from the normal Hogwarts environment. She knew she had much to learn, but wasn't sure if her brain could handle all that was about to be pushed her way.

The plane ride from the United States had been easy enough, having riden on planes many times throughout her life. The train ride to Hogwarts was conducted with ease. But the carriage ride was a little different for her, having never rode in one before. Arriving in front of the castle, Carter peered out of the window of the carriage and gazed up at her new home. Never had she seen anything like this place. Gathering her trunk and other bags, she slowly made her way to the Entrance.

Glancing down at the small cat carrier, the girl rose her brows at the cat. "What do you think, Ellie?" A small meow sounded, but of course Carter didn't actually think the cat was responding.

There was no turning back now. Opening the doors to the castle, Carter stepped into the Entrance Hall.

[Open!!!]

[alexis]

Alexis decided for reasons unknown to herself, to go take a walk in the grounds. She had been so swamed with O.W.L work that it was a miracle that she was no longer in the Hufflepuff common room. There's only so much a girl can take. Well, since it wasn't such a long walk to the entrance hall, Alexis went at a steady pace, her hufflepuff robes swinging around behind her, when she finally entered the entrance hall. However this time, she meet a girl coming through the doors with what looked like all her luggage.

"Hi there." she greeted. "Are you a new student?" Alexis thought that she sould ask first so she wouldn't make the mistake of saying she's a new student an all. So she just stood there waiting for the girl to give her an answer.

[carter]

Blue eyes scanned the Entrance Hall for any sign of life, until a voice came from the opposite direction. Turning her head, Carter smiled slightly at the question. She knew she would be getting that question for a while.

"Yes, I'm Carter. Hufflepuff fifth year." she introduced herself. That much she had known to say. She had actually read the book,Hogwarts a History, in hopes of knowing more about the school. So far it had done her well, knowing much about the surroundings.

[alexis]

Alexis smiled at Carter. "Zats vonderful! I'm a Hufflepuff too and you're in my year." she told her. "Anyway, do you need any help vith your things? Might as vell take you to the common room since that's my job as prefect." Alexis didn't mind helping her out. Besides, she knew what it was like to be a transfer since she herself was one last year. Coming from Germany isn't excactly easy when your english wasn't that great.