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[@Nightfury Kat] ((PS: Actions done by Cal have been approved by[@AbysmalDemon]))[hr][/center]
The morning of returning to Hogwarts was a relaxed one in the Graves household. Demi woke up early to make a special breakfast for the men of her life, since it would be months until they could see each other again. They talked and laughed their way through freshly-baked cinnamon rolls with icing, scrambled eggs, bacon, turkey ham, hash browns and milk or orange juice. Having packed their belongings the following night and leaving them at the center of the living room, the family moved there to say goodbye to their father before apparating to King's Cross Station all the way in London; Demi having just earned her Apparating licence that summer. Kaden, like the gentleman his mother had raised, carried Demi's trunk and owl cage until they had reached the crowded platform. Luke gave his brother a big hug before mounting his and Demi's trunks onto the train. Demi followed suit, giving Kaden a peck on the cheek.

[color=9e0b0f]"I'll miss you so much, big brother!"[/color] she told him sweetly, breaking the hug and looking into a pair of eyes just like her own.

Kaden smiled, ruffled her brown hair a little and kissed her forehead. [color=7ea7d8]"I'll be counting the days until you guys are back, lil' sis. That's how much I'll miss you,"[/color] he replied before turning to Luke, his face getting serious. [color=7ea7d8]"Make sure this [i]Callum[/i] kid doesn't even think of messing around or crossing the line with her, okay? Otherwise I'll be forced to make a visit to Hogsmade in one of the weekends you two are allowed to go there to put him back in his place. Keep your eyes peeled.[/color]

Luke nodded, with an expression mirroring Kaden's. [color=007236]"You know it, Kae. I'll protect her with my life."[/color] The two bumped fists: [i]deal[/i].

Demi rolled her eyes, a playful smile on her full, dark red lips. [color=9e0b0f]"Guys! It's always the same thing with you two!"[/color] For as long as she could remember, Demi's older brothers had been highly protective of her, especially when it came to boys. Given that she was the youngest child, the only daughter and the surviving female of the family, it was only natural that the men acted that way. Her father and brothers had always showed her how a man was supposed to treat a woman, and so they expected that the guy that came into their little girl's life treat her the was she deserved. When she broke the news to them that she was dating, her brothers had thrown a small fit and demanded to know who the guy was. Thankfully, Demi's father had stepped in and asked for her privacy to be respected.

[color=9e0b0f]"No matter what happens, you two and dad are the main men in my life, so quit being so darn overprotective!"[/color] Giggling, she pulled her brothers into a group hug and said a last goodbye before Demi and Luke crossed the platform 

The huge scarlet train always fascinated Demi, but she didn't pay much attention to it as she looked around the platform in hopes to find Callum. Luke was staring at her, waiting for her so they could share a compartment like they'd done during all of their time in Hogwarts.

[color=007236]"Are you coming or not?"[/color] Luke asked Demi with a raised eyebrow.

Demi shook her head and told him shyly, [color=9e0b0f]"I told Cal I'd wait for him here so we could sit together."[/color]

Luke gave her a mischevous smile. [color=007236]"Okay then, D.R. But never forget that I'm always watching."[/color] he told her, doing the 'I'm watching you' gesture. Demi rolled her eyes and waved at him as he left to board the train.
 
After what seemed like forever, Demi finally saw a familiar figure appear onto the platform. Her heart started racing, the butterflies in her stomach went into a frenzy and she was unable to contain her excitement as her boyfriend Callum Illmore made his way towards her, looking even more handsome than she remembered. She'd thrown her arms around him as soon as he was in close proximity, trying to let him know with that hug just how much she'd missed him. When they broke apart, he took her hand, she put her head on his shoulder and walked through the halls of the trains until they eventually found and empty compartment where they could sit and wouldn't be bothered. Cal set down with her at his side. She ventually put her arms around his neck, leaned into him and gave him a kiss. Cal kissed her back. He put her arm around her and she settled into him.

[color=00aeef]"It's good to finally be back with you."[/color] Cal gave her a warm smile and gently pulled her into him more. [color=00aeef]"How was your summer?"[/color]

Demi smiled back at him and nestled herself even closer to him. [color=9e0b0f]"It was good, but it would've been better with you in it."[/color]
 
The rest of the trip went on with Demi and Callum sharing their summer adventures, greeting Demi's housemate Wayne when he passed by and occasionally sneaking in a few kisses. She'd missed him incredibly this summer; a feeling intensified by the fact that they were unable to see each other and had nearly limited contact for those three months of their summer vacation because of Demi living in the USA and Cal residing in London. The young couple had been so immersed in a particularly passionate kiss that they failed to see the Old Hogwarts’ ruins, but had been thankfully just talking when one of the professors instructed them to put on their robes. Cal and Demi did as they were told, and before long and after what seemed like a short time, they had arrived at the platform. 

[color=9e0b0f]"Is it me, or does time fly by whenever I'm with you?[/color]" Demi asked Cal sweetly as they exited the compartment hand in hand. Demi carefully stepped off the train, being hit immediately with a warm breeze and the smell of pine trees. She looked around at all the hassle, and suddenly felt a wave of nostalgia when she remembered the days when Kaden joined her and Luke at Hogwarts. She dreaded to think that she would be on her own next year, but hopefully she'd still have Cal to make everything better.
 
Demi and Cal left their belongings with the person in charge of them and made their way to the Great Hall. Her blue eyes wandered to the Quidditch field, with its house flags waving high in the air, seemingly calling out to her. She bit her lower lip longingly, wanting nothing more than to take her broomstick and get the buzz and freedom that could only be reached by flying through the clouds. Of course, she'd had to wait until the next day.

When they reached the Great Hall, Demi and Cal exchanged sad looks: it was time for them to leave to their respective tables. Giving each other one last kiss and promising to find a way to talk a bit longer after dinner, they walked to their tables. Demi took a seat next to Wayne and her brother, who was giving her a knowing smirk.

[color=007236]"So [i]that's[/i] the famous Callum I've been hearing about all throughout this summer,"[/color] he teased, pulling on a strand of Demi's hair.

Demi glared at him, slapping his hand away and blushing. [color=9e0b0f]"[i]Luuuuuuuuuke, stooooooop![/i]"[/color] she whined. He chuckled, but was forced to stop teasing her when the headmaster called for quiet and began his speech.

Demi was starving, and the speech was over quickly. As soon as the feast appeared in front of them, she filled up her plate with some turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, a biscuit and a bit of mac n cheese.

[color=9e0b0f]"So, how was your summer, Wayne?"[/color] Demi asked him, watching with amusement as he sneaked food under the table to feed his cat.