A/N: This is my first HP fanfic, so please don't be too harsh! I will accept your opinions; actually I'd be very happy to hear them! I really hope you like it! Please R&R!

The sight of that scarlet train blowing out its steam was a sight for sore eyes for Harry Potter. It was his escape from a life that is haunted by a cruel and horrid family. He grinned as he saw Hermione talking to Ron about abusing his power as a prefect. Of course, Hermione's scolding tactics were wearing off on Harry and Ron. Now they just did what the wanted, and when it came to the consequences, wondered if Hermione ever got tired of having to scold them.

They talked a bit before the whistle from the train signaled them to get on. It was easier to find a compartment to sit in this year, seeing as how Neville and Ginny had been waiting for them to arrive. They all leaned out to wave goodbye to the remaining Weasley's on the platform. Harry had previously talked to Fred and George. They had come to retrieve him from the Dursley's house.

It was extremely funny for Harry to watch Dudley scramble from every room they came into. They even began to follow him just to watch him shudder and run to the safety of another room. They had accompanied Harry to the burrow, and (seeing as how they were being trained as members of the Order by Dumbledore and Moody) they were asked to accompany Harry on the journey to the train station.

However, it was Mr. and Mrs. Weasley who hadn't gotten to see him this summer. Mrs. Weasley blew him kisses and Mr. Weasley told him to take care as the train pulled away. Harry wished he had a little more time to talk to them before he was dragged back into the compartment by his friends. Almost instantly, everyone asked about Harry's "secret" summer. It wasn't a secret that Harry didn't spend his entire summer at home, but where he went was the secret.

Harry's feeling of being cut off from the wizard world the previous summer had been quickly drowned because he found himself dealing mostly with wizards and witches from all over. They all were so engrossed in the story; no one noticed when the train came to a stop. No one bothered to look out of the windows to see what was going on because the train was back at its normal pace in a short time.

Harry was in the middle of telling the group about his encounter with a deatheater near Romania, when the compartment door slide open and a brown headed girl slipped in. Her hair wasn't curly like Hermione's, but straight and flat just stopping past her shoulders. Her skin was pale, but did show some signs of color.

She nodded politely as Ron and Harry looked at her strangely. By now, they had seen every student in their year, including the year below them. But, they had never seen this girl.

She felt embarrassed at having to ask, but quietly muttered "Can I please join you? I wouldn't normally bother you, but every seat in every compartment is full, except for this and another one. It was uncomfortable in there, so I left."

Hermione had to elbow Ron and Harry to stop them from staring. Ginny welcomed the girl in.

When she sat down, she held out her hand to Ginny. "Hi, I'm Bianca. I'm the new 7th year transfer student." Ginny gently took the hand into her own. "I'm Ginny Weasley, 6th year."

The entire group introduced themselves. After that, it was awkward. Bianca wasn't sure about what to say, and everyone else wasn't sure if they should carry on their conversation. Bianca was debating if it would be frowned upon if she sat in the corridors.

She quickly stood up. "I'm sorry, I probably interrupted something. I'll look for another seat." She didn't realize she hadn't put the strap of her bag on correctly. As she moved to pull it over her shoulder; books and papers flew out.

Bianca turned a dark shade of red from embarrassment as she quickly tried to retrieve the loose materials. She was collecting the loose pencils when she noticed someone handing her a book. She looked up to see Hermione's shocked expression.

"You've read 'Malvil's Study on Potions to Problems'?" she asked.

"Almost finished it now. I can't wait to read 'Rockerwood's Examination of Everything from Curses to Cures'. "

Hermione nearly threw Ron out of his seat as she slid closer to the girl. "What do you think of it?" she asked Bianca.

"It's actually very interesting, but I would have to disagree on his method of preparing a 'Cristonia Potion'. His way is correct, but I've learned easier ways of getting it done."

Bianca fell back into her seat, since she was actually having a conversation. Hermione's eyes twinkled as she asked, "Could you show me sometime?"

"Of course."

Their entire trip they spent talking about potions of one sort or another. It didn't seem long until they arrived at Hogwarts' Castle. Bianca was too busy pulling at her robes nervously; she didn't notice someone walk up to her.

"I believe we got off on the wrong foot. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Draco Malfoy."

Before Bianca could respond, a hand was placed on her shoulder and a voice behind her asked. "What do you want, Malfoy?"

Draco looked up calmly, "Weasel, don't you realize I am introducing myself to our new guest?" he looked back to Bianca and asked, "Would you like to join me on the carriage ride to the castle?'

Bianca could feel the tension brewing in the air. "Um, no thank you, Draco. My friends have already asked me to join them," she gestured toward the group behind her. "But maybe some other time."

He politely smiled before turning on his heels and leaving, followed by his own group of friends. Bianca looked behind her to see everyone glaring at Draco's retreating form. As Hermione, Ron, Harry and Bianca loaded themselves into an empty carriage, they began explaining everything; from Draco 'Ferret' Malfoy to the different houses in the school. When they all stood before the large school, Bianca excused herself. "I'm supposed to see Professor Dumbledore before the feast begins." Before she walked away, though, she asked quietly, "Which house do you think I'll be in?" But before they could answer, Professor McGonagall was ushering her up the steps and away from everyone else. Bianca cast a nervous glance back at her friends and they all returned encouraging smiles.

When Bianca was already through the doors, Hermione muttered, "I hope she is in Gryffindor." Harry and Ron silently nodded as they made their way up the stone steps and out of the cold wind's way.

A/N: This chapter was just meant for the readers to meet Bianca. I know it's short, but I'm like that; so please bear with me. I'll probably put up two chapters at a time for you too read! Leave me a review please and tell me this totally blows or is worth continuing!