Heir to the House of Black

Hogwarts Express and the Sorting

"Diaval talking through telepathic link"

"Orion talking through telepathic link"

'Thinking'

"Speaking"

"Spells"

Today was the day, September 1st. The day that Orion would go to Hogwarts, and he was excited to say the least. Orion had been up since 6 am packing and practicing spells to pass the time. He'd checked over his luggage at least 3 times and was finally satisfied that he packed everything.

Finally the time came, it was time to go to Platform 9 3/4, it was time to go to Hogwarts. Orion's mother wanted to get there early to avoid the crowds so they floo'd to the platform at 9:30 almost two hours before the train left. Once they arrived there they noticed that there was hardly anyone on the platform. Orion didn't pay too much attention to the lack of people on the platform as he said his goodbyes to his mother and boarded the train with his trunk and bird cage which Diaval was currently in.

Orion walked through the practically empty train and found himself an empty compartment to sit in. He put his trunk up and opened the cage to let Diaval out who perched himself on the wire shelf above the seats, now that he was finally here his excitement died down and he returned to his usual calm self. After awhile Orion got bored and decided to do some reading in charms since he didn't read as much on charms as he did transfiguration. After about an hour he noticed the giant influx of people on the platform, he sighed and ignored it going back to his book while making notes in it about the charms.

He was halfway through the book when the door to his compartment opened up revealing a boy with black hair and green eyes wearing circular glasses.

"Hey is it ok if I sit here? Everywhere else is full." he said.

"Sure I don't mind." Orion replied as he went back to his book and the black haired boy put his trunk away before sitting down across from Orion.

"I'm Harry by the way. Harry Potter." Harry said. 

At the mention of his name Orion suddenly became stiff and very nervous. "I'm Orion. Orion Percival Black." he said looking up from his book to see Harry's reaction to his last name.

Harry just smiled.

'What? Does he not know what my father was accused of doing to his family? If so this is great I can start off with a blank slate with Harry.' Orion thought as he calmed down.

"So what are you reading?" Harry asked.

"Oh just the charms book that the first years have been assigned. I though I'd get a little light reading done while I waited for the train to leave the station." Orion stated as he brought the book up to show Harry the cover.

"That's light reading?" Harry asked in shock as the book was about 2 inches thick.

"Well yeah. It isn't that difficult and I read fast. Plus it could be beneficial for me to read this now so homework will be easier."

"True."

They were interrupted when the compartment door was opened and a ginger haired boy with freckles stuck his head in.

"Hey you mind if I sit here everywhere else is full." the kid asked.

"No not at all." Harry said gesturing to the seat beside Orion.

"Thanks." the kid sat down. "My names Ron. Ron Weasley."

"I'm Harry Potter." Harry said and Ron's eyes widened and he gaped at Harry.