On the day the term began, students arrived at King's Cross Station, passed through Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, and gradually boarded the Hogwarts Express.
Alistair followed Mr. and Mrs. Rilke to King's Cross. There were plenty of people at the station. He looked around, feeling that the people nearby were somewhat odd, though he could not quite put his finger on why.
After saying goodbye to his parents, Alistair entered Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, ran into the Weasley twins, and then boarded the train.
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