The first day of school has always been a good day for Martin. He could get away from his parents and sister’s constant gazing. He didn’t hate them or anything, but he would rather be left alone with his thoughts and plans than speak to them. His sister was always annoying so it was a blessing they weren’t in the same house. His suitcase was ready and already waiting in the car. The only things Martin still had to pack were his chessboard and his owl Meron. He was out hunting during the night and he still wasn’t back. But there was still time, Martin had woken early today. Martin put on his black pants and a t-shirt and went downstairs for breakfast. His mother was already up cooking some fried eggs. Julie was still in bed like always so his mom started preparing the breakfast for Martin first.
“Morning, mom.”
“Good morning, sweetheart. Did you sleep well?”
“Sure.”
“Is your suitcase ready?”
“Yup. Already in the car. Just waiting for Meron.”
Martin liked to unlock the car and make his things float inside the night before. He knew he didn’t have to do that since he always had time in the morning but it pissed off his sister so he was happy. Julie was jealous she couldn’t use magic outside the school and he could. So Martin would do anything to rub it in as much as possible. One day he used his want to make the last piece of cake float over to him in front of Julie’s eyes. It was double satisfaction. Still, those were only games.
Soon after breakfast, Martin heard a knock in the window and knew Meron was back. He wasted no time to open the window and get the owl back in his cage and in the car. Julie managed to wake up a bit earlier and they were ready to go. Martin took the front seat, next to his father because the back sit was full of luggage and he didn’t want to stay there. Soon he would be back in his armchair, in the Slytherin common room, and he wouldn’t have to speak or pay attention to anybody.