Chapter 9: 'Three and Quarter”

Chapter 9: “Three and Quarter”

Matthew thought he would go insane trying to figure out the origins of the mysterious book. Thankfully that is not the case; three days later, he is still alive inside his room at Leaky Cauldron.

That book is still where he left it, in the glass box. Once belonged to the innocent toad

Matthew thought it would be much better to leave the glass box in this room when he departed for Hogwarts.

On 31st August, when Matthew packed his belongings, he purposely left the box containing the book untouched. Only to find out the glass box is empty he searched for it repeatedly, but the book was nowhere to be found.

He was happy until he saw what lay under the bottom of his suitcase the book was there

Several days passed since then, and Matthew couldnt resist the urge to open the book. Matthew keeps convincing himself only a peek wont hurt. Just a bit wont hurt, right?

Fortunately, he could still retain his sense and keep it together. He never touched the book, even though the voice in his head kept getting louder.

Matthews guts keep telling him if he were to open the book, a disaster would follow. The tragic death of the innocent toad is simply a tiny bit of what its capable of. With the picture of the toad lying upside down and lifeless burned into Matthews head, he never dared to touch the book.

The following morning, Matthew woke up at 6 oclock.

He feels excited, curious, nervous, and honestly a little bit scared thinking about Hogwarts.

After getting up from the bed, he put on his robe; although the outside is still very bright, the thick robe was somewhat comfortable. Do they imbue this robe with magic? Matthew thought to himself.

Then he sees the letter Miss Penelope left to him before she left.

Inside the envelope is a ticket with this written, London to Hogwarts, For One Way Travel, Platform 9 , Kings Cross Station, 11:00 AM, 1st September, Hogwarts Railway.

Thank you for your help, Mr. Tom. Matthew smiled and then bowed slightly.

The owner of Leaky Cauldron smiled back at him and started to line up in front of the fireplace to get back at the bar.

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Finally, a black steam locomotive with a crimson stripe arrived, parked on a platform with many passengers. The sign on it says Hogwarts Express, eleven oclock.

On the side of the platform reads, Platform 9 .

The smoke from the steam locomotive could be seen filling the air; it was crowded and noisy. All kinds of cats could be seen walking around peoples feet, a few toads can be seen jumping around, then there are owls with their unique voices.

The station was not only filled with the chatters of people but it was also filled with the sound of animals and heavy luggage being dragged.

Matthew made it through past the crowd. He remembered everything happening exactly as it was at the station.

Someone called him when he was about to enter the train.

Hey, hey, hey! A girl called to him from behind.

Matthew turned around and seemed puzzled; he saw a girl with thick bushy brown hair and front buck teeth resembling a rabbit. Shes holding a big cat in her arms while running toward Matthew.

Hello? Matthew frowned; he didnt seem to know this girl from his memory.

You are the thirteenth, right? She asked curiously.

Thirteenth? Matthew asked back before realizing it was his room number back at Leaky Cauldron, Ah, yes, thats right. He nodded.

At the Leaky Cauldron Bar, I saw you several times. I always wanted to say hello to you, but unfortunately, I havent had the chance yet by the way, I was staying in room eleven. Guess that makes me the eleventh. The girl grinned, showing her two rabbit teeth in front.