Disclaimer: Me and Hayden (co-writer) do NOT own the wonderful world of Harry Potter, we just own the plot.

A/n: This is our first fanfic, so please no flames! Now please enjoy our story!

Stranger Then He Seems

Prologue:

"Merlin, Ronald, must you always be so lazy? We're going to miss the feast!" exclaimed Harry.

The Golden Trio have been having a peaceful life in their 6th year of Hogwarts, since they've heard that Voldemort has gone into hiding. Except for the usual fights with the Slytherins, life has been treating the students well. Professor Dumbledore has informed them all of a new student transferring from Durmstrang, and will be having a welcoming feast for him.

"Alright, alright, I'm up! You're turning more like Hermione everyday, mate." Ron groaned as he threw his robe on.

As Hermione entered the room, she proclaimed, "Hey Harry, Ron. You guys are ready for the feast, right? I wonder how this new kid's going to be like..." as she gestured them to follow her to the Great Hall.

When they got there, with the company of Dean Thomas, Seamus Finnegan, Neville Longbottom, Ginny Weasley and Luna Lovegood, they saw that it had been decorated with ravishing lights that surrounded the hall.

"Alright, students, get yourselves seated, for we are about to introduce our new student." Hermione and the rest went to their respected table and wondered who this mysterious transfer was. "Now, I know that you all must be curious about who our new student is, so I will now introduce him. Now, here is..."

A/n: Aaah! A cliffy...LOL...so...do you like it?? Please review, PLEASE! Remember, it's both mine and Hayden's first fanfic, so tell us how we can make our writing better.