Aleksandr was checking his trolley right after he got into platform 9 3/4. He always seemed to forget something, but after checking thoroughly he had everything he needed. He was at home when he got his letter, his mom had brought it to him with a smile. It is not like he didn't expect the letter but there was something about getting one every year, for him, that never got old. When she gave it to him he smile and continued planting the flowers he had in his hand. 

When he arrived in Diagon Alley he already had most of his stuff, looking at his lst he just needed to pick up two new books. So he went to Flourish and Blotts to get what he needed. He stepped inside and took in the smell of books, he liked the layout of the store too, wall to wall with books, some floating around and others walking across the floor. 

Once at [i]Hogwarts Express[/i], he got on board with his things and found himself a compartment. He  sat alone but would share if he had to, Aleksandr just hoped people didn't mind Brock. Poor creature hated his cage and usually rode with him on the ride to Hogwarts. Now they sat waiting to get underway.