Billie grinned widely, looking pleased that he didn't think she was rotten. Maybe he wasn't such a bad kid, after all. Then again, it was to be expected of many street kids. It was safer to be a bit rougher around the edges than to immediately let one's guard down.

"No, I ain't been. I dunno if you're allowed if you ain't a student yet or nothin'." She shrugged her shoulders, unknowingly. She hadn't really wanted to chance trying to get any sort of sneak peek in case that would disqualify her from being allowed at Hogwarts.

"There''s some kids who live in town who know lots 'bout it. Maybe you could ask around, but a lot of 'em like to make it like some sorta secret and won't tell ya much."