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Chapter One- Transfers and Train Rides
At last summer was ending, and both Emma Lee and Elizabeth were busily preparing to take the metro into the heart of London.
" I wonder if he looks as powerful as he really is?" muttered Emma Lee under her breath.
" If you're referring to Dumbledore, which I think you are, you really need to look at your chocolate frog cards, because if you do you will see that in fact he is not young or powerful looking, just wise and old. But appearance isn't everything Emma, I'm sure he's a wonderful headmaster." Elizabeth comforted her, knowing Emma always asked stupid questions when she was nervous.
They have been best friends since before they can remember, it has always been Emma Lee and Elizabeth, Elizabeth and Emma Lee. In fact, their families have become so close over the years that they seem like relatives.
Being born in America and then transferring to Beauxbatons school, the girls are used to constant traveling. Now heading off to Hogwarts because of their parent's careers as healers, the girls are forced to leave the country they have been calling home for more than 7 years, and change every aspect of their lives. Due to the recent killings and tortures of people throughout London, both the Enright and the Bloom families became recently employed at St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries.
" You're nervous too, right Liz?" asked Emma Lee lifting her sky blue eyes to meet Elizabeth's steely gray. " Of course, but I'm excited and up for the challenge." Smirked Liz " I can't wait to see Harry Potter!" added in Emma who was falling over on her bed with a pillow on her chest giggling. " I don't know what you're so excited about, he's another boy... you know average."
After weeks of preparations, finally getting settled into their new homes was wonderful. Both located on a busy London street directly across from each other, Emma Lee and Elizabeth were preparing to head off to the ministry to meet with Dumbledore, their new headmaster. Because of the circumstances the two sixth year girls need to be sorted into houses before the start of term.
"EMMA, ELIZABETH!!" screamed Mrs. Bloom up the stairs, " Time to head over to the ministry!" " OK!" the girls screamed in unison. They grabbed their purses and wands, and threw on their flip flops underneath their robes before leaping downstairs to the other members of their eagerly awaiting families. " Alright girls," Mr. Enright said, " Ready? The ministry provided cars, so we can all travel together safely. Dave and Sheryl you can accompany My beautiful wife Patricia and I in one car, and we'll let the Hogwart's students to be have the other. ok? lets GO!!"
Climbing into a forest green VW Jetta, chauffeur provided, the girls continued their conversation about Hogwarts. " I heard they got a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, who just graduated from Durmstrang last year" commented Em " Yeah hopefully he's cute." Liz smiled thoughtfully " No teacher SEX!" squealed Emma making them both crack up.
After what felt like hours of conversation they arrived at the guest entrance of the ministry and were told to meet Dumbledore in the atrium. Even though there were many people in the Atrium, they noticed Dumbledore right away. His white hair and beard contrasted immensely with the black robes of the other wizards and witches wandering through the atrium to get to their separate departments. He had in his possession a shabby, battered, old hat and a piece of parchment, to confirm the sorting.
Elizabeth introduced herself first, greeting him with a hearty handshake, and Emma soon followed suit. After short conversation, Dumbledore explained the procedure, and because it was not for the sorting occurring for the first years, the hat didn't have to go through it's song.
"Are you prepared for the new house assignments girls?" Dumbledore asked with a smile.
"I guess so," muttered Emma, "yeah... definitely."
"Oh, Professor, I was born ready!" added in Liz.
"Well, it is time, Elizabeth, if you please?" asked Dumbledore as he offered a seat to her and the hat
As she put on the hat, she could feel it go through her thoughts, analyzing her potential in each of the houses. She could see the parents mouth words to one another, but heard only the Sorting Hat talk to her, even though no one else could hear it. "Well, my dear, you definitely have potential, yes very much potential. You are bright my dear, very bright, you would do well in Ravenclaw. But you also are brave, bravery beyond words. Assertive and determined, you could be good in Slytherin, set your mind to something and get it done, but your bravery, that is what gets me, oh, I am looking too much into this, must be GRYFFINDOR!" As the hat shrieked the house Elizabeth would be a part of, many heads in the atrium turned to see what was going on, Dumbledore explaining to wizards and witches nearby. "Well, Elizabeth, that was a very good choice the hat made, you will do very well in Gryffindor, I'm sure the other students will be very welcoming"
The parents shrieked in excitement, but then hushed due to the anxiety of Emma's sorting.
"Emma, if you please?" Dumbledore asked. " Well, yeah...I guess its about that time isn't it" muttered Emma, glancing at Liz and her parents longingly
Emma put the hat on her head and sat down rather timidly. Immediately the hat began to speak through her thoughts, quickly, and in a old raspy voice. " You my dear have a lack of self confidence, but you have the determination to make it in Slytherin. Not especially bright in book work, but you're smart in other ways, ways that could help you in the dark arts later on...Ravenclaw is out of the question, you would not fit in...You are not especially brave because of your lack of self confidence, therefore ruling out Gryffindor...What is that you say?" Emma's thoughts rang out loud and clear " Do not separate us, we are like sisters, I need Elizabeth." The hat shifted on Emma's head and paused, " You may think you cannot survive without her, but its only because of your current state of self Miss Emma Lee, and without further contemplation I will place you now, in SLYTHERIN!" Emma's eyes fell, she shook and rose from the stool. The parents were cheering, even Dumbledore was congratulating, but Elizabeth and Emma just looked at each other, heart broken. " Well I hear they have a lot of classes together." Said Liz downhearted " Yeah." Emma replied struggling to keep the tears from sliding down her cheeks.
" We are so PROUD of you girls!!" said Mrs. Enright looking way too excited. She was always so peppy it made Liz and Em sick. " You two ready to go out and eat before heading home? You only have one more night before you're train ride."
" I'm not in the mood to go out and eat." Said Emma
" Yeah, I'm not hungry either." added Liz
" Alright, well back to the house we go...and Liz, you are more than welcome to spend the night at our house for the third time in a row." smiled Mrs. Enright sweetly.
~*~ That night consisted of lots of ice cream, some tears, laughs, and a lot of memories. Their trunks were out in the hall, their bed scattered with pictures from the years they had spent at each other's sides. Liz had successfully convinced Emma everything would work out for the best, and they both fell asleep, eagerly awaiting the day ahead, with tummies too full of ice cream, and Catatonia blasting in the background for their last night in London.
~*~ "I AM SO EXCITED" Liz said first thing as she woke up.
"ehhhh...." grunted Emma sleepily.
"WE'RE GOING TO SCHOOL!!!!" Liz replied, acting a little too much like Emma's overenthusiastic mother.
"What the hell???" said Emma, now rubbing her eyes, "chill out...this is like a bad hangover without the alcohol, I'm never eating that much ice cream again."
"Oh come on, it's good for you!" Said Liz as she was getting dressed in her best muggle clothes.
"Yeah, shut it." Emma replied.
After a quick breakfast, the two and their families made their way to the same Ministry cars they had traveled in just yesterday. This time the girls with their trunks, and a different destination in mind. Even though it was a short car ride, two families with trunks walking through downtown London just didn't seem normal. They made their way to Platform 9 and 3/4, went through the barrier, learning previously from Dumbledore the secret of getting to the train. The scarlet engine beamed generously and only increased the anxiety and excitement built up between them. There were many wizard families bustling around with their children, and now students. Many Hogwarts students, all ages, from 11 to 17, were busy getting their trunks, pets and other belongings onto the train. After a quick goodbye to everyone, the girls made their way to the train and fortunately got a compartment to themselves.
"Well, this is cozy!" Exclaimed Liz.
"Yeah, it's actually a lot nicer than the Beauxbatons carriages." said Emma, smiling, finally looking happy.
"So, have you seen him yet?" asked Liz, knowing Emma had her eye out for Harry Potter
"No! Have you? I saw a bunch of tall guys with red hair, but Harry has dark, fluffy hair, good to run your fingers through..." Emma thought longingly
"Oh, get over it... I bet he's not all he's cracked up to be" Liz added, giving the conversation a slight turn.
As soon as Liz said that, the compartment door slid open to a sleek face, with piercing gray eyes, blond hair and a malicious smirk.
"Oh, sorry..." Said the boy, almost startled to see girls his age he didn't know. Attractive girls at that...
"Oh, its OK" Said Liz, since Emma seemed to be in a state of shock herself, staring with an open mouth and dumbfounded look in her eyes. She finally spoke after Liz elbowed her hard in the ribs.
"Yeah... it's fine...m-more, than fine, you know, I'm not saying you're not welcome, well, you could leave if you want to but --" Emma replied, then cut off by Liz, realizing her infatuation.
"Yeah, what she means is that, well... My name is Elizabeth, who are you?" Liz interrupted.
"Oh, Malfoy, Draco Malfoy. I'm a Slytherin." He added smoothly.
"Oh cool, you know, Emma here is --" Liz said naturally, but stopped, because of a sharp pain in her foot caused by Emma. Stepping on it.
"Emma Lee, Emma Lee Enright. Very nice to meet you" Emma added with a slight smile.
"Well, I should be leaving, I'll leave you ladies to yourselves, but the pleasure was mine, very glad to have met you" Draco replied with a wink towards Emma.
He slid the door shut seductively hoping to catch Emma's attention.
"God she was hot. Both of them, but pretty much Emma, I hope they aren't in Gryffindor..." Draco thought to himself while walking down the corridor.
"Holy... fucking... SHIT!" Emma exclaimed.
"What the hell happened to you Em? You looked like an idiot, thank god i was here to save your ass..." Liz added in.
"Did you see that? Did you see THAT?!" Emma added in, quite excited.
"Yeah... he was a boy Emma, you know, the ones with a penis?" Liz said sarcastically.
"Did you hear him? Slytherin!. My year is going to be soooo good!" Emma said, then realizing Liz's expression.
"Well..." Liz said quietly, "I guess you won't miss me that much then."
"No, I didn't mean it like that! Of course I'll miss you! You're like my cocaine! Without you I'd be on complete withdrawal! But Draco will just make it better, you know? Come on Liz, there is a certain Harry Potter in Gryffindor!" Em explained with raised eyebrows.
"I don't want to mess with those famous prats, you know Em, I'm shy." Liz said quietly.
"You're not shy with me!" Emma exclaimed
"You don't have a penis." Liz said.
Just as finished saying penis, a chubby boy came in quite clumsily, with a look of exasperation clearly displayed on his face.
"Have you see me toad? I lost him..." the boy said, then realizing he didn't know the girls and were obviously too old looking to be in first year, started to blush.
"Uh... no. Sorry. But if we see him, we'll let you know, what's your name, I'm Emma." She said.
"And I'm Elizabeth" She chimed in
"Oh, I'm Neville Longbottom, nice to meet you both. I should be going!" He said, sounding rushed.
"Well, good luck" They said in unison, then started laughing at each other as the door shut.
~*~
Neville then ran back to the compartment he had been in previously with Ron Weasly and Harry Potter.
"Whoa... guys, there are two new girls that look to be about our age and they are quite pretty. I just saw them when I was looking for Trevor." said Neville, out of breath.
"Well, that's cool Neville, go get 'em tiger..." said Ron, not appearing interested.
"No, I came to tell you, they looked lonely, and Hermione mad at you Ron, I thought you might want to befriend them before Malfoy does."
"Whoa, going. Thanks Neville!" said Harry leaving his belongings with Neville and running out to find the girls with Ron tailing behind.
~*~
Their door slid open again mid-conversation only to find two more boys. "Well, hello, and who might you be?" Asked Liz slyly.
"Oh, sorry, we were just looking for a compartment, sorry to bother you. Oh yeah, I'm Harry, and this is Ron." said Harry quickly.
"Well, we were kind of lonely, if you wanted to join us..." said Liz, almost flirtatious.
Elbowing Liz in the ribs and whispering, Em said "THAT, is Harry Potter? Ew, he is all yours..."
'Well, you know.. he's not all that bad...' thought Liz to herself. 'This could be a fun year...'
Ron and Harry got themselves situated, Ron still hadn't said anything at all. They made small talk and then started opening up to each other. Harry assumed they knew who he was because his scar was visible even though his hair was quite messy. He never could get it to lie flat...
"So, yeah, we transferred from Beauxbatons, this ride was definitely better than those ones, but it is longer." Emma explained to the boys.
"Well, I'm glad you came to Hogwarts, we should have a fun year, everyone here is really nice, well, except some Slytherins" added in Harry.
Liz got another foot stepped on by Emma.
"Oh, who should we watch out for?" Emma asked
In unison, Ron and Harry both said "Malfoy"
"Oh, OK, we'll keep that in mind" said Emma, looking a bit concerned.
The food cart then came around with the plump witch pushing it along. Harry looked at Liz and asked, "How about some chocolate frogs? My treat."
Liz smiled and nodded, taken aback by the way he acted like such a gentleman. He wasn't at all like she expected, he was actually starting to grow on her. Emma looked so bored, she kept peering out the window, and shooting Liz dirty looks. Obviously angry with Harry and Ron for telling off her Draco, she kept to herself the remainder of the ride. Ron seemed to be angry with previous engagements. Harry tired explaining it to Liz, but all she got was, 'Ron is jealous of Krum because he likes Hermione and so she is in the prefects compartment' Then Ron shot him a dirty look and began to follow suit and look out the window also. When the boys finally left to go back to their compartment to change (Ron sighed, coming out sounding quite like the word "finally!"), the girls also started to change into their school robes, not saying much.
The train stopped when they arrived at Hogwarts and they all got out, and started getting into horseless carriages that carried them up to the castle. Once inside and considerably warmer, the girls found Professor McGonagall whom they were instructed to see before entering the Great Hall. The first years then came from crossing the lake and stood with them. Feeling quite old, Emma and Elizabeth smiled at each other.
Chapter One- Transfers and Train Rides
At last summer was ending, and both Emma Lee and Elizabeth were busily preparing to take the metro into the heart of London.
" I wonder if he looks as powerful as he really is?" muttered Emma Lee under her breath.
" If you're referring to Dumbledore, which I think you are, you really need to look at your chocolate frog cards, because if you do you will see that in fact he is not young or powerful looking, just wise and old. But appearance isn't everything Emma, I'm sure he's a wonderful headmaster." Elizabeth comforted her, knowing Emma always asked stupid questions when she was nervous.
They have been best friends since before they can remember, it has always been Emma Lee and Elizabeth, Elizabeth and Emma Lee. In fact, their families have become so close over the years that they seem like relatives.
Being born in America and then transferring to Beauxbatons school, the girls are used to constant traveling. Now heading off to Hogwarts because of their parent's careers as healers, the girls are forced to leave the country they have been calling home for more than 7 years, and change every aspect of their lives. Due to the recent killings and tortures of people throughout London, both the Enright and the Bloom families became recently employed at St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries.
" You're nervous too, right Liz?" asked Emma Lee lifting her sky blue eyes to meet Elizabeth's steely gray. " Of course, but I'm excited and up for the challenge." Smirked Liz " I can't wait to see Harry Potter!" added in Emma who was falling over on her bed with a pillow on her chest giggling. " I don't know what you're so excited about, he's another boy... you know average."
After weeks of preparations, finally getting settled into their new homes was wonderful. Both located on a busy London street directly across from each other, Emma Lee and Elizabeth were preparing to head off to the ministry to meet with Dumbledore, their new headmaster. Because of the circumstances the two sixth year girls need to be sorted into houses before the start of term.
"EMMA, ELIZABETH!!" screamed Mrs. Bloom up the stairs, " Time to head over to the ministry!" " OK!" the girls screamed in unison. They grabbed their purses and wands, and threw on their flip flops underneath their robes before leaping downstairs to the other members of their eagerly awaiting families. " Alright girls," Mr. Enright said, " Ready? The ministry provided cars, so we can all travel together safely. Dave and Sheryl you can accompany My beautiful wife Patricia and I in one car, and we'll let the Hogwart's students to be have the other. ok? lets GO!!"
Climbing into a forest green VW Jetta, chauffeur provided, the girls continued their conversation about Hogwarts. " I heard they got a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, who just graduated from Durmstrang last year" commented Em " Yeah hopefully he's cute." Liz smiled thoughtfully " No teacher SEX!" squealed Emma making them both crack up.
After what felt like hours of conversation they arrived at the guest entrance of the ministry and were told to meet Dumbledore in the atrium. Even though there were many people in the Atrium, they noticed Dumbledore right away. His white hair and beard contrasted immensely with the black robes of the other wizards and witches wandering through the atrium to get to their separate departments. He had in his possession a shabby, battered, old hat and a piece of parchment, to confirm the sorting.
Elizabeth introduced herself first, greeting him with a hearty handshake, and Emma soon followed suit. After short conversation, Dumbledore explained the procedure, and because it was not for the sorting occurring for the first years, the hat didn't have to go through it's song.
"Are you prepared for the new house assignments girls?" Dumbledore asked with a smile.
"I guess so," muttered Emma, "yeah... definitely."
"Oh, Professor, I was born ready!" added in Liz.
"Well, it is time, Elizabeth, if you please?" asked Dumbledore as he offered a seat to her and the hat
As she put on the hat, she could feel it go through her thoughts, analyzing her potential in each of the houses. She could see the parents mouth words to one another, but heard only the Sorting Hat talk to her, even though no one else could hear it. "Well, my dear, you definitely have potential, yes very much potential. You are bright my dear, very bright, you would do well in Ravenclaw. But you also are brave, bravery beyond words. Assertive and determined, you could be good in Slytherin, set your mind to something and get it done, but your bravery, that is what gets me, oh, I am looking too much into this, must be GRYFFINDOR!" As the hat shrieked the house Elizabeth would be a part of, many heads in the atrium turned to see what was going on, Dumbledore explaining to wizards and witches nearby. "Well, Elizabeth, that was a very good choice the hat made, you will do very well in Gryffindor, I'm sure the other students will be very welcoming"
The parents shrieked in excitement, but then hushed due to the anxiety of Emma's sorting.
"Emma, if you please?" Dumbledore asked. " Well, yeah...I guess its about that time isn't it" muttered Emma, glancing at Liz and her parents longingly
Emma put the hat on her head and sat down rather timidly. Immediately the hat began to speak through her thoughts, quickly, and in a old raspy voice. " You my dear have a lack of self confidence, but you have the determination to make it in Slytherin. Not especially bright in book work, but you're smart in other ways, ways that could help you in the dark arts later on...Ravenclaw is out of the question, you would not fit in...You are not especially brave because of your lack of self confidence, therefore ruling out Gryffindor...What is that you say?" Emma's thoughts rang out loud and clear " Do not separate us, we are like sisters, I need Elizabeth." The hat shifted on Emma's head and paused, " You may think you cannot survive without her, but its only because of your current state of self Miss Emma Lee, and without further contemplation I will place you now, in SLYTHERIN!" Emma's eyes fell, she shook and rose from the stool. The parents were cheering, even Dumbledore was congratulating, but Elizabeth and Emma just looked at each other, heart broken. " Well I hear they have a lot of classes together." Said Liz downhearted " Yeah." Emma replied struggling to keep the tears from sliding down her cheeks.
" We are so PROUD of you girls!!" said Mrs. Enright looking way too excited. She was always so peppy it made Liz and Em sick. " You two ready to go out and eat before heading home? You only have one more night before you're train ride."
" I'm not in the mood to go out and eat." Said Emma
" Yeah, I'm not hungry either." added Liz
" Alright, well back to the house we go...and Liz, you are more than welcome to spend the night at our house for the third time in a row." smiled Mrs. Enright sweetly.
~*~ That night consisted of lots of ice cream, some tears, laughs, and a lot of memories. Their trunks were out in the hall, their bed scattered with pictures from the years they had spent at each other's sides. Liz had successfully convinced Emma everything would work out for the best, and they both fell asleep, eagerly awaiting the day ahead, with tummies too full of ice cream, and Catatonia blasting in the background for their last night in London.
~*~ "I AM SO EXCITED" Liz said first thing as she woke up.
"ehhhh...." grunted Emma sleepily.
"WE'RE GOING TO SCHOOL!!!!" Liz replied, acting a little too much like Emma's overenthusiastic mother.
"What the hell???" said Emma, now rubbing her eyes, "chill out...this is like a bad hangover without the alcohol, I'm never eating that much ice cream again."
"Oh come on, it's good for you!" Said Liz as she was getting dressed in her best muggle clothes.
"Yeah, shut it." Emma replied.
After a quick breakfast, the two and their families made their way to the same Ministry cars they had traveled in just yesterday. This time the girls with their trunks, and a different destination in mind. Even though it was a short car ride, two families with trunks walking through downtown London just didn't seem normal. They made their way to Platform 9 and 3/4, went through the barrier, learning previously from Dumbledore the secret of getting to the train. The scarlet engine beamed generously and only increased the anxiety and excitement built up between them. There were many wizard families bustling around with their children, and now students. Many Hogwarts students, all ages, from 11 to 17, were busy getting their trunks, pets and other belongings onto the train. After a quick goodbye to everyone, the girls made their way to the train and fortunately got a compartment to themselves.
"Well, this is cozy!" Exclaimed Liz.
"Yeah, it's actually a lot nicer than the Beauxbatons carriages." said Emma, smiling, finally looking happy.
"So, have you seen him yet?" asked Liz, knowing Emma had her eye out for Harry Potter
"No! Have you? I saw a bunch of tall guys with red hair, but Harry has dark, fluffy hair, good to run your fingers through..." Emma thought longingly
"Oh, get over it... I bet he's not all he's cracked up to be" Liz added, giving the conversation a slight turn.
As soon as Liz said that, the compartment door slid open to a sleek face, with piercing gray eyes, blond hair and a malicious smirk.
"Oh, sorry..." Said the boy, almost startled to see girls his age he didn't know. Attractive girls at that...
"Oh, its OK" Said Liz, since Emma seemed to be in a state of shock herself, staring with an open mouth and dumbfounded look in her eyes. She finally spoke after Liz elbowed her hard in the ribs.
"Yeah... it's fine...m-more, than fine, you know, I'm not saying you're not welcome, well, you could leave if you want to but --" Emma replied, then cut off by Liz, realizing her infatuation.
"Yeah, what she means is that, well... My name is Elizabeth, who are you?" Liz interrupted.
"Oh, Malfoy, Draco Malfoy. I'm a Slytherin." He added smoothly.
"Oh cool, you know, Emma here is --" Liz said naturally, but stopped, because of a sharp pain in her foot caused by Emma. Stepping on it.
"Emma Lee, Emma Lee Enright. Very nice to meet you" Emma added with a slight smile.
"Well, I should be leaving, I'll leave you ladies to yourselves, but the pleasure was mine, very glad to have met you" Draco replied with a wink towards Emma.
He slid the door shut seductively hoping to catch Emma's attention.
"God she was hot. Both of them, but pretty much Emma, I hope they aren't in Gryffindor..." Draco thought to himself while walking down the corridor.
"Holy... fucking... SHIT!" Emma exclaimed.
"What the hell happened to you Em? You looked like an idiot, thank god i was here to save your ass..." Liz added in.
"Did you see that? Did you see THAT?!" Emma added in, quite excited.
"Yeah... he was a boy Emma, you know, the ones with a penis?" Liz said sarcastically.
"Did you hear him? Slytherin!. My year is going to be soooo good!" Emma said, then realizing Liz's expression.
"Well..." Liz said quietly, "I guess you won't miss me that much then."
"No, I didn't mean it like that! Of course I'll miss you! You're like my cocaine! Without you I'd be on complete withdrawal! But Draco will just make it better, you know? Come on Liz, there is a certain Harry Potter in Gryffindor!" Em explained with raised eyebrows.
"I don't want to mess with those famous prats, you know Em, I'm shy." Liz said quietly.
"You're not shy with me!" Emma exclaimed
"You don't have a penis." Liz said.
Just as finished saying penis, a chubby boy came in quite clumsily, with a look of exasperation clearly displayed on his face.
"Have you see me toad? I lost him..." the boy said, then realizing he didn't know the girls and were obviously too old looking to be in first year, started to blush.
"Uh... no. Sorry. But if we see him, we'll let you know, what's your name, I'm Emma." She said.
"And I'm Elizabeth" She chimed in
"Oh, I'm Neville Longbottom, nice to meet you both. I should be going!" He said, sounding rushed.
"Well, good luck" They said in unison, then started laughing at each other as the door shut.
~*~
Neville then ran back to the compartment he had been in previously with Ron Weasly and Harry Potter.
"Whoa... guys, there are two new girls that look to be about our age and they are quite pretty. I just saw them when I was looking for Trevor." said Neville, out of breath.
"Well, that's cool Neville, go get 'em tiger..." said Ron, not appearing interested.
"No, I came to tell you, they looked lonely, and Hermione mad at you Ron, I thought you might want to befriend them before Malfoy does."
"Whoa, going. Thanks Neville!" said Harry leaving his belongings with Neville and running out to find the girls with Ron tailing behind.
~*~
Their door slid open again mid-conversation only to find two more boys. "Well, hello, and who might you be?" Asked Liz slyly.
"Oh, sorry, we were just looking for a compartment, sorry to bother you. Oh yeah, I'm Harry, and this is Ron." said Harry quickly.
"Well, we were kind of lonely, if you wanted to join us..." said Liz, almost flirtatious.
Elbowing Liz in the ribs and whispering, Em said "THAT, is Harry Potter? Ew, he is all yours..."
'Well, you know.. he's not all that bad...' thought Liz to herself. 'This could be a fun year...'
Ron and Harry got themselves situated, Ron still hadn't said anything at all. They made small talk and then started opening up to each other. Harry assumed they knew who he was because his scar was visible even though his hair was quite messy. He never could get it to lie flat...
"So, yeah, we transferred from Beauxbatons, this ride was definitely better than those ones, but it is longer." Emma explained to the boys.
"Well, I'm glad you came to Hogwarts, we should have a fun year, everyone here is really nice, well, except some Slytherins" added in Harry.
Liz got another foot stepped on by Emma.
"Oh, who should we watch out for?" Emma asked
In unison, Ron and Harry both said "Malfoy"
"Oh, OK, we'll keep that in mind" said Emma, looking a bit concerned.
The food cart then came around with the plump witch pushing it along. Harry looked at Liz and asked, "How about some chocolate frogs? My treat."
Liz smiled and nodded, taken aback by the way he acted like such a gentleman. He wasn't at all like she expected, he was actually starting to grow on her. Emma looked so bored, she kept peering out the window, and shooting Liz dirty looks. Obviously angry with Harry and Ron for telling off her Draco, she kept to herself the remainder of the ride. Ron seemed to be angry with previous engagements. Harry tired explaining it to Liz, but all she got was, 'Ron is jealous of Krum because he likes Hermione and so she is in the prefects compartment' Then Ron shot him a dirty look and began to follow suit and look out the window also. When the boys finally left to go back to their compartment to change (Ron sighed, coming out sounding quite like the word "finally!"), the girls also started to change into their school robes, not saying much.
The train stopped when they arrived at Hogwarts and they all got out, and started getting into horseless carriages that carried them up to the castle. Once inside and considerably warmer, the girls found Professor McGonagall whom they were instructed to see before entering the Great Hall. The first years then came from crossing the lake and stood with them. Feeling quite old, Emma and Elizabeth smiled at each other.