The Fifth House: Galegold

"Are you sure you have everything? "Ingta asked for the fourteenth time.

"Yes, Mom, I've checked the trunk several times. Everything is in place, and I'm not missing anything "Soisen responded helplessly as he put the owl in its cage.

"Come on, Ingta, stop worrying "Ann came to Soisen's rescue " Even if he forgets something, we can send it by owl now "she said, pointing to the new silver-gray family owl.

"But...

"Let's go, let's go "Ann urged " We need to take him to the platform early so he can catch the Hogwarts Express. You wouldn't want him to be late, would you?

"Fine...

After making sure no one was paying attention to them, they took the trolley and ran toward the wall between platforms 9 and 10, disappearing behind the bricks.

"Yes, this looks more magical "Soisen joked as he saw many people dressed in bright colors and witch hats " Nothing like wizarding fashion to be discreet and not attract attention.

"Come on, go put the trunk away and find a seat "Ingta and Ann hugged him tightly to say goodbye " If we don't receive our weekly letter, get ready to receive a Howler from each of us! "they whispered.

After Soisen managed to escape the hugs, threats, and kisses, he boarded the train.

He found an empty compartment and entered, stowing the trunk overhead and sitting down, waiting for it to depart while he opened his spellbook, which he had already read several times.

"Well, here I am "he whispered as he looked out the window at other families saying their goodbyes " In another world, ready to learn magic in a school that is anything but safe.

Soisen had a secret that not even his family knew: he was a transmigrator.

Or at least, that's what the memories that appeared in his head over time said. He knew some people, the events that should happen in a few years, and seemed to have some advantages and more information. But everything seemed a bit off from what he knew, so he only took those memories with a grain of salt.

He studied diligently his Muggle and magical studies, having a much deeper knowledge base than most his age. His talent for changing and being a natural Occlumens were part of the advantages he gained according to his memories, but that wasn't all. It was a pity he didn't know he could use wandless magic, otherwise, he could have practiced for years and not just a few weeks at home.

Also, he had to wait until he returned from his first year at Hogwarts to start acting within the magical community.

The door suddenly opened, and a green-eyed boy looked at Soisen.

Harry Potter.

The name flashed through his mind like lightning, recognizing the boy who survived a killing curse thanks to his mother's sacrificial love.

"Excuse me, is this seat taken? "he asked politely.

"Sure, sit down "Soisen extended his hand to invite him to sit while he returned his gaze to his spellbook.

"Thanks "Harry struggled a bit to stow his trunk overhead and then sat down " I'm Harry, Harry Potter.

"Soisen Galegold Evans Valriss Aulus "Soisen responded politely, raising an eyebrow as he saw the state of Harry's glasses. It made him nervous.

"Let me: Oculus Reparo "he snapped his fingers, and Harry's glasses were good as new " Better" Soisen nodded satisfactorily, seeing that practicing wandless magic at home had yielded very good results, and returned to his reading.

"Thanks "Harry was still somewhat surprised by the sudden magic, but he was grateful.

"No need to thank me, I recommend you look for a potion to heal your eyes and stop using glasses "Soisen commented as he looked up from the book.

"Wait, are there potions to heal eyes? "Harry asked, surprised.

"Well "Soisen looked up again as he mentally counted " There are potions to walk through fire without getting hurt, potions to regrow bones, to tell the truth, and even to bring luck. If no one has researched making potions to cure vision, I would find it immensely stupid "he responded thoughtfully as he rubbed his chin " Maybe I can make it my summer project, I'll save you a vial if I succeed.

"Really? Thanks! "glasses were not cheap, as many people thought, and if he could do without them, it would be great.

"Again, no problem.

The train started moving, and they left the station. The clattering of the tracks and the green landscape, along with the comfortable seats, induced many to fall asleep during the journey.

After a while, the door suddenly opened with a bang, and a redhead peeked in.

"Mind if I sit here? The rest of the compartments are full.

"Sure, sit down —Harry invited.

Soisen just nodded, indicating he didn't mind.

"Thanks, I'm Ron Weasley "he introduced himself after stowing his trunk and taking out a rat from his pocket.

"Harry Potter.

"It's you! —exclaimed Ron " So, is it true? About..."he stuttered, trying not to be obvious and failing spectacularly in the attempt.

"About what?

"The scar.

"Oh, yes "Harry lifted his hair to show the lightning-shaped scar.

"That's amazing!

Soisen mentally rolled his eyes. Yes, apparently a mark left by a mother's sacrifice was "amazing."

"And who is he? "Ron asked rudely, pointing a finger at Soisen.

"Soisen... "Harry tried to remember the whole name, but only retained the first part.

Who has so many surnames to begin with?

Oh, wait, the headmaster in the letter he received seems to have them...

Maybe it's a custom in the wizarding world?

"Soisen is fine "he said dryly " Don't point at me, please, it's rude. And be careful with the rat, I don't want it to bite anything.

"Sorry "Ron said, retracting his finger, suddenly aware of what he had just done.

There were knocks on the door, and a smiling old lady revealed a cart of sweets.

"Would you like something to eat, children?

"No thanks, I already have mine "Ron pulled out some squashed sandwiches without enthusiasm.

Soisen looked surprised at the size of the squashed package. How could his family afford to feed such a glutton with the meager family income?

"I'll let Harry choose first "Soisen commented, knowing what was going to happen and saving money in the process.

"Give us everything "declared Harry in a show of his newfound economic power and lack of thought for the other people on the train, who were left without sweets for the rest of the journey and had to go hungry.

Monster!

While Ron ate sweets like a pig, his rat nibbled on some jellybeans, and Harry delighted in his first magical sweets like the chocolate frog, Soisen settled for a couple of chocolate cauldrons before stopping, wiping his hands with a bottle of hand sanitizer, and returning to his reading.

He didn't want his mother to scold him for unhealthy weight gain.

"Why are you reading the books already? "Ron asked with his mouth full " We won't start classes until after the Sorting Ceremony.

"What I learn now, I won't have to spend time learning in the future "Soisen didn't want to engage in conversation with the two so he could continue reading, so he tried to give a conclusive answer.

"Definitely a Ravenclaw "Ron muttered " My brothers taught me a spell to change my rat's color, Scabbers. Do you want to see it?

"Sure! "Harry was interested in seeing more magic.

As Ron rearranged the rat and pulled out his wand, the door suddenly opened with a bang, and a bushy-haired girl quickly looked inside before asking.

"Have any of you seen a toad? A first-year boy lost it.

Ron shook his head bewilderedly, as did Harry.

How could a toad even sneak in with them if the door was closed?

"What's its name? "Soisen asked, tired of interruptions.

"Neville.

"Curious name for a toad.

"Oh, I thought you meant the student "Hermione's cheeks blushed a little at the confusion, and she corrected her answer " The toad's name is Trevor.

"Accio Trevor "Soisen snapped his fingers, and a white spark shot out as he held out his hand. After a few moments of silence, a toad floating upside down and confused about why the world had turned upside down floated to Soisen, who, without touching the dirty toad, offered it to Hermione as it hovered in his hand.

"Here you go.