Still, Sirius provided them with an excellent alibi when the trio arrived at Kings Cross. Patiently they waited until everyone was gone, then used the Portkey Barty had given Sirius. Rhodes, Briar and Lily were waiting for the students in the entrance hall to welcome them and pick up their trunks. After the meet and greet with the bubbly elves, Hermione and Ron traded a knowing look with Harry, before retreating to their rooms on the second floor. That left Harry alone with his first advisor and a trembling Blaise Zabini, who half hid behind his Head of House.