Cal took the small sphere from Terrance and slipped it back into the pocket of his robes.

[color=0072bc]"I think we're go-"[/color] yet another shrill whistle sounded, giving the students on the platform a final warning. Out the window, Cal saw smoke rising from the train. [color=0072bc]"I think we're leaving now."[/color]

Cal's heart beat even faster. The train was about to leave, set for Hogwarts. The destination Cal couldn't wait to arrive at. A double whistle sounded, and more smoke rose from the sides of the train. The sound of doors magically closing could be heard throughout the train, followed by the sound of Pistons. The train was slowly moving away from the station, gaining speed as it went, until the people outside were nothing but a blur, and they were out in the countryside.