Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. I do however own Megan, Tenisha, Matt and Alan.

A/N: Before you start reading 'Behind the Barrier' I would like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Jessica Benoit and I love Harry Potter! I enjoy writing but often get caught with writer's block so there might be a bit of a wait between chapters. Anyways, enough from me with my little autobiography and on with the story! Plz R&R!

Behind the Barrier

Chapter One: Late For The First Time

Hermione's POV

"Hermione dear! You're going to be late for the train!"

"Huh? What! OH MY GOD I SLEPT IN!"

It was Hermione Granger's first day back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Hermione was entering her seventh year and was Head Girl this year. She leapt up from her bed and ran to the bathroom to take a quick, five-minute shower. She jumped out, wrapped a towel around herself and sprinted back into her bedroom.

She pulled on the outfit she had picked out the night before which included her favourite hipster jeans and a hot pink halter that clung to her curves. Hermione had grown up a lot since first year. She had recently found a spell to straighten her hair and had blonde highlights running through her golden brown locks. She had finally developed a chest, not a bad one at that, and had developed curves in all the right places (I know it sounds weird but you'll just have to bear with me!).

She quickly blow-dried and brushed out her hair and put on natural looking makeup.

"Mom! Where's my trunk!" she shouted. "Oh, your father already brought it out to the car. And Hermione dear, I'm sorry but there's no time to eat, you'll have to get something on the train." Her mother replied.

Hermione rushed downstairs and outside to the car, carrying Crookshanks the whole way.

A/N: Sorry for the short chappie! Next will be much longer! Plz Review!

Luv, .:.Jessica.:.