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The last week or so of school, Alice had been psyching herself up for the confrontation with her parents. It had to happen because she couldn't hide her transition anymore. She had developed well into her female body and it was time for them to know that she was no longer Declan. Alice had asked her boyfriend to accompany her as well as a couple of her best friends as well. Lyric had been more than overjoyed to assist and Luna had expressed her desire to join the party as well. A few other friends had also said they'd join, but they didn't need an entire raiding party. She just needed a few people around her to assist her confidence. Her uncle was also in on the plan and would be there to back them up, should the need arise. The entire train ride back, Alice spent her time during prefect patrols solidifying her nerves and repeating the mantra in her head. One page of the Bible isn't worth a life. Sebby had provided her with the perfect line to repeat to steel herself for what had to be done. She couldn't live being someone she was not and her parents were the only ones holding her there. If they didn't accept her, well then, they didn't deserve her in their lives. Hogwarts had turned her from a scared, shy boy into a bright, outgoing young woman.

When the train arrived at the platform, Alice sought out her friends before they disembarked. That way they didn't have to scramble around the platform looking for each other. Uncle Seamus was already there, waiting at the designated meeting point. Alice held firmly onto Seb's hand, her heart already in her throat. This was it... there was no turning back now. The plan was in motion. Once she had Luna and Lyric with her, Alice turned to her friends. "Alright, I'll handle all the talking unless I give you guys the signal," she said, then repeated the signal for them. It was two fingers on her right hand brushing her right eyebrow. "Please let me handle it unless I give the signal, okay? I know you all want to kick their butts for the way they treat me," she said, grinning when she remembered Lyric's offer to kick their butts. "But I need to do this myself. I love you all so much." Alice smiled despite the nerves clawing at her mind. She was so ready. Leading the way, she disembarked the train and headed towards where her uncle was waiting.

Uncle Seamus knew this day was coming and had been preparing for it for a while. He'd worked with Nora Heulwen over a year ago to prepare for the eventuality that was Alice revealing the truth to her parents. After all, it had been him conspiring with Mrs Heulwen and Ms Kavanagh years ago that got Alice started on her puberty suppressors and then hormone replacements. So when Alice's letter arrived, he put the plans he'd made into action. He was waiting on the platform in the place designated by Alice. He was their main method of transportation and their source of magic, since none of them were seventeen yet. As the children arrived with their school supplies, Seamus pushed off from his seat on the bench. "Hello children. Is this everyone?" he asked, glancing to Alice. She nodded. "Alright, I'll shrink your belongings so we're not worrying about them. Then when everyone's ready, join hands and I'll apparate us there." Uncle Seamus set about shrinking their trunks and Alice tucked them safely into her purse. Then he took Alice's hand and she held hers out for everyone else's. Once everyone had joined hands, Seamus apparated them to the McNamara household.

Summer had been fun and Clover had enjoyed spending time with her mother and the other nymphs, but she was ready to go back to school. She really enjoyed learning magic and about the history of the magical world. The nymphs didn't really teach her much about the rest of the world around them so she enjoyed that. Plus, having a fully enclosed living space was something that she couldn't quantify. The governess arrived in the morning to collect her from the grove and Clover could sense a little displeasure echoing through the other nymphs. Her mother had bade her goodbye with a long hug and few words of encouragement, then they were off to collect another student. Clover knew her from her year, but didn't know much else about her. When they landed on the platform, Clover stretched out and turned to the girl. "Are you as excited as me to be going back to Hogwarts? I'm really excited for our lessons this year." She smiled, her big brown eyes practically shining with excitement. Clover looked around the platform at the students and families milling about, preparing to send their kids off to school. There were so many humans around her, yet she was a lot more comfortable with that fact this year. Humans weren't as scary as the nymphs back home made them seem like. The half-nymph smiled at her companion again, then added, "Do you want to meet anyone on the platform? I don't have a lot of friends yet so if you want to go off to meet someone, I can just find a cabin." The brunette tipped her head to the side as she watched her companion, wondering if Anais had made a lot of friends in her house.

As usual, on the first of September, Everly joined her family in seeing off the students as they prepared to go off to school. She was also there for a secondary reason, based solely on Noah having not been able to get the day off work. Since he was still in training, all the senior members got off to go see off their families in priority over him. After Everly had given hugs and kisses to her sisters, the girl hurried over to another family on the platform. "Heya, Braybrookes!" she said, half running over to them all.

Once she had made it to the family, Evie offered a bright smile and a wave. She already knew a lot about the family, either by knowing them at school or through Noah, but she had decided to appear to help. "I come bearing back-to-school... or welcome to school, gifts for all! Let's see... for the newest Head Student," Everly offered over a plushy penguin with a Hufflepuff scarf tied lovingly around him. "we have a snuggly penguin buddy. Trust me, seventh year is one you'll sometimes need a penguin hug. Next up is Amelia. I know you like to have someone to snuggle, so I made this little fella for you." Everly handed the third year a BB-8 that she had crocheted. "He's weighted, so he can help with those days where sometimes things get pretty worrisome. Also, his tummy has lavender in it, which helps with calming too. He's extra squeezy for big hugs, just for you." After all, Everly was well aware of Amelia's anxiety, and she wanted to try and help.

Then she turned attention on the newest student to attend. "Don't worry, Clara. I got you too. I heard that you really liked a certain guy from our favorite series." From her bag came a tauntaun plushie that she had located. "He's also extra huggable, just in case you need to have someone to hug too. We've gotta make sure everyone has a squeezy friend, after all. And I'll do my best to sneak in a certain big brother to some quidditch games and Hogsmeade weekends so you guys can give him a big hug too." Not like Everly didn't enjoy watching all the games anyway. It was extra good when it doubled as a way to spend time with her boyfriend and some other friends. Maybe she could sneak in some snacks?