Chapter 4:

Percy's Pov:

For the first part of my day I can tell you. I almost died. Nothing unusual for me but still. It was in the most unusual way. So Professor McGonagall gave me my train ticket and sent me on my way to Kings Cross Station in London. I looked upon my ticket and seen it said platform 9 3/4. I looked at the platforms and only saw platforms 9 and 10. I walked up to the train monitor and asked him where platform 9 3/4 was, and he just laughed and said was I playing a joke and walked away. I was thinking to my self that this was just one big joke when I heard a woman say platform 9 3/4 is this way. So I decided to follow. I followed them to a brick wall where the signs 9 and 10 were on either side. Then I watched as the kids with trolleys filled with luggage and started to run at the wall and let me tell you it gave me a heart attack. I thought the kid was going to crash but when he reached the wall he ran straight through it. I watched as the whole family ran through then I coughed up my courage and ran towards the wall and wait for impact, but it never came. When I came upon the other side there was a bright, red, steam train. I a boarded the train and found an empty compartment. I shifted a yaw. London's times are different from America. I am completely tired. So I laid against the window and fell asleep.

I was dreaming about what had happened in the war and watched as all my friends fell dead at my feet but the one death that hurt me the most was Annabeth's. I screamed her name over and over again. Holding her in my arms.

I awoke with a start and realized the compartment was no longer empty. I got up and walked out of the compartment without even looking at anyone. I found my way to the front of the train and climbed out the window and on to the top of the train. I know, I know dangerous. But that's my life for you. I needed air. I sat upon the trains roof for the rest of the ride. I was glad there were no more tunnels.

I waited for all the students to leave the train and then made my way down slowly and started to make my way up to the castle.

By the time I got to the castle I was sure they started without me. While I was walking I couldn't help but think of how much Annabeth would have loved this place. All of the architect she would point out and just keep talking and talking. That both brought a smile to my face as well as a frown. I walked through the front doors of the castle and made my way towards two other set of doors. I heard sound coming out of the doors, so I hoped that's where everyone was. The doors are giant so I put as much force into pushing the doors and the doors flew open with a loud BANG! 'well. What do you know! They aren't that heavy' Every person in the room turned their heads towards me at the same time. I stood there awkward, with everyone's eyes on me. I've never really liked attention.

"Sorry. I seemed to pushed it a little to hard" I said to no one in general.

"That's ok Mr. Jackson. Everyone this is your new DADA teacher Professor Jackson. He will also be the new head teacher of Gryffindor" I looked up to the front of the room and saw Professor McGonagall at a long table with adults. Must be the teachers table. I started my way towards the table and sat down in the empty seat. I felt really awkward cause I am up against adults and I would be teaching students both my age and younger. Who am I really to teach these kids. But I'm not just hear for them I'm here for myself and for Annabeth. She made me promise her to always protect people. And that's what I'll do.