Just Another Day

By: Hannah Fowler

Summer was now over for Harry and his friends, and it was time to go back to school. However, Harry, unlike Ron and Hermione, had been dreading it. For the first time in 6 years, Harry did not desire to go to Hogwarts. Throughout the summer, Ron and Hermione had been pressuring him to talk to a girl named Cho Chang. She was an attractive Chinese girl in Ravenclaw. As far as Harry thought, the most attractive girl in the school. Although she was in a grade higher then him, he didn't care. He had once asked to her to a Yule Ball, but ended up going with Pavati Patial, another pretty girl in Harry's school.

During the summer Harry had went to the burrow to visit the Weaslys and Hermoine. He loved the Weaslys; they were his favorite family. He had gone every summer so far to see them. However, the new school year was approaching and Harry was now caught packing up his belongings to set off to the Hogwarts train, 9 ¾. "Ya almost done their Harry?" Ron said slapping Harry's back.

"Yeah, just about. I still have to clean out Hedwigs cage." Harry moaned rubbing his back.

"Good 'cause were leaving in about an hour. Hermione's all done her packing, she even has that stupid cat of hers ready to go." Muttered Ron.

"Yeah, I'll be ready in a few." Harry said with great anxiety.

An hour had quickly past and Harry was all ready and packed for the train to Hogwarts. He had Hedwig in her cage and his belongings in the compartment above. As he sat in a booth with Hermione and Ron, he felt a sudden thought of anxiety. Although he tried to forget about why he was so nervous about going to school, he could not. Whenever Cho crossed his mind, he could still feel the blood rush to his head. This girl meant everything to him. He had to try to talk to her, if it was the last thing he ever did.

"You alright Harry?" Hermione said and broke Harry's daydreaming.

"Yeah, just thinking..." He sighed back to her.

"Ya want to go to the trolley and get some sweets? I'm starving." Ron moaned rubbing his stomach.

Harry looked at Ron with pleasure, "Sure, I could do with some sweets myself, thanks."

He thought that putting some food in his belly would make the worry go away, but it only made things worse. As Harry and Ron opened the door to the trolley Harry stepped dead in his tracks. It was Cho Chang. She was with a group of her friends, as usual. He looked at Ron with great fear in his eyes. "I can't do it Ron...I can't talk to her."

"Oh yes you can, just go over and say 'Hi'. She won't care. She's a girl."

In addition with that, Ron gave Harry a push towards Cho. He stepped back a few to make some space between the two of them. "H-hi, Cho." Harry said trying not to stutter.

"Hey Harry," Chow smiled, "How's it going?"

"F-fine, just f-fine," He said blushing immensely, "Just g-getting some sweets..."

Harry could feel his heart pumping at a massive rate. He was talking to Cho Chang. The love of his life.

"Awesome. I'll see you later"

Then, she turned around with her friends and walked away giggling. Harry could feel the smile on his face getting bigger as he stood there paying for his treats. His head was filled with thoughts about her. That voice of hers was like music to her ears. Never had he felt so happy in his life. Not only did he now know he could talk to Cho, but perhaps he stood a chance with her.

He and Ron soon after walked away. Harry was just waiting to tell Hermione all about there short conversation.