(I do not own Harry Potter.)

Chapter 1: Reminders of Home

-Hufflepuff Common Room-

I can't believe I've made it to my fifth year in Hogwarts. All of the
classes and exams I've had to take to get here are finally proving to
be worth it. Just sitting here in the common room makes me miss home.
The yellow walls and wall hangings of famous Hufflepuffs. At my home
we have a similar room. The big, black, soft armchairs hold you in
and are difficult to get out of. This room makes me miss my mother and
father. There are so many reminders of home. So, when I get
homesick I think of school. I have to take Ordinary Wizarding Level exams this year. I think I may fail Professor Umbridge's. Professor Umbridge is new here, she was in the ministry of magic with my aunt. I can't ever follow what she is saying though.

Even though Luna is only in her fourth year, she is one of my
best friends, and she is extremely smart. Sometimes she helps me out,
and if it wasn't for her I don't think I would of made it to my fifth
year. A Ravenclaw with long, blonde hair, and large glasses. Some of
you may know her as Looney Lovegood. She is extremely smart and
happens to be my best friend. Even though I'm a Hufflepuff, the
Ravenclaw's are kind enough to let me into their common room. It's a
wonder why I'm not in ravenclaw. Maybe it's because my entire family
is Hufflepuff.

-Ravenclaw Common Room-

"Hey Susan, seen any wrackspurts today?" Luna greeted me as I walked in.
"No, what a shame." You see Luna believed in wrackspurts and I
definitely did not.
"Susan, I'm hungry let's go eat some dinner"
"Okay" I replied. I sure was hungry.

At dinner there was a different girl wrapped around Draco Malfoy's arm.

I think she was Astoria. I know it wasn't Pansy Parkinson.
"Susan who is that?" Luna asked.
"That's Astoria Morte Greengrass. She goes by Tori though and don't
even say the name Greengrass."
"Oh, she's Daphney's sister."
"Don't let her hear you say that"
"Family troubles?"
"To say the least."