Damn it!!!

I cursed to myself as my truckload of books fell out of my arms just as I was standing in front of the brick pole, the doorway to Platform 9 and ¾. I glared angrily at the blank wall, blaming it for my mistake. My mom, who insisted on coming with me to the platform (I didn't want her meeting my magical friends. It didn't feel comfortable) was in hysterics.

I bent over and picked up my books that had fallen and ran through the wall. I was met with a crowd of witches and wizards, all screaming and shoving to get onto the humongous black train.

"Okay mom you can go now." I said, in a hurry to see my friends.

I felt bad though. She only sees me for two months, and with all this dangerous magic crap going on, it must be worried sick.

"Oh okay, honey. ILL MISS YOU!!!!" she screamed, running forward and hugging me, causing to drop my books. Again.

SON OF A JOSHUA!!!!!!!!!! Not again.

I smiled at my mom and picked up my books again. My luggage and orange tabby cat, Butterscotch, was already on the train. Where, I don't know.

I stepped onto the train, and immediately saw Butterscotch and Marie's gray and white cat, Boomer, wrestling each other on the train. Rolling around on the gray floor, they looked like a big bundle of fur.

Hahahahahahahahaha that means Marie's here!!

Boomer and Butterscotch began hissing.

"BOOMER!!!!"

Marie stormed out of the nearest compartment and began yelling at Boomer who, of course, completely ignored her. Not like he could understand a word, anyway. She was just speaking jibberish in his little cat ears.

I coughed loudly, trying to make her notice me.

"EMILYYYYY!!!!!!!" she squealed, ran forward, and hugged me.

We began jumping around in circles Mexican jumping beans.

"We look like complete idiots!" I yelled, laughing.

"I KNOW!!!!!!" she bellowed, laughing hysterically.

We faintly heard a compartment door slide open, and a tall 5th year came out, an amused expression on his face. He had chestnut colored hair that was wild and all over the place, but still good looking. He had amazing light brown eyes that sparkled.

"Is everything okay out here?" he laughed in a heavily English accent, which was thicker than everybody else's.

I began laughing hysterically, but Marie just kind of stood there, her mouth open.

The guy smiled at her, and then retreated back to his compartment, which contained Oliver Wood, who was the 7th year Gryffindor quittach captain, and some Hufflepuff guys.

"HAHAHAHAHAHA THAT WAS HILARIOUS!!!" I exclaimed, leaning on Marie's shoulder for support, otherwise I would have fallen to the floor laughing.

"That kid was extremely hot." She replied, sounding dazed and still staring at his compartment.

"Yeah…" I agreed, smirking, "But not as hot as *cough* Draco *cough*"

"Draco's a jerk."

"A hot sexy jerk."

"Whatever."

We walked into our own compartment, talking about what we had done together over the summer; the beach, a David Archuleta concert (Which I didn't know they were a fan of in England, but hey.) and other random stuff. She told me about how Shane came to see her over the summer and told her they couldn't be together, she didn't seem upset. She explained how he said he was not into girls, but he loved her. Like a sister. She completely understood, already knowing somehow that Shane was gay. They were still best friends. But she said I was still her numero uno bff.

About an hour into the trip, we heard a knock on the door.

I opened the door, expecting Harry or Hermione, but Fred Weasley was standing in front of us, a big goofy grin on his face.

"Oops, sorry wrong compartment. Ha ha can I come in anyway?"

"Uh, yeah, sure." I replied.

I've never talked to him before, but I've seen him in the Great Hall with his twin, George.

I glanced at Marie to see her expression, but she was too busy talking to Fred, who was now sitting next to her.

Sighing, I sat down opposite them, bored now. Fred and Marie were flirting a bit, and I felt like I was invading their privacy or something.

A few minutes later another knock on the door came and I had to open it, because Fred and Marie didn't hear.

Oh dear God…What the Josh is HE doing over here?!

In the doorway was none other than Marcus Flint. I made a face, staring at his hideous ogre-like face and oversized donkey teeth.

"Do I have something in my teeth?" he asked, noticing my disgusted expression.

"Uhhh….nope. Nothing at *giggle* all." I replied. Trying my hardest to keep from laughing.

He let himself in, brushing past me as he walked in.

EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He's so icky!!!!

I turned around and Marie and Fred were staring at him with a blank expression. Marcus sat down, his legs spread wide open, a big smirk on his face, like he belonged there.

I snorted, and then began hysterically laughing, and Marie had to turn away from him to stop laughing and was leaning into Fred's arm trying to hide her laughter. Fred just sat there, kind of stunned at the hideous creature in front of him. He had a 'What the fuck' face on.

I was still holding the door open, laughing, when Sam came waltzing in.

I screamed and tried to shut the door on her, but she walked in anyway.

"What are you doing here?!" I exclaimed, backing away.

I backed up into Marcus Flint, and I had to bite my lip to keep from screaming again.

HOLY JOSHUA!!!

"I just wanted to say hi! I know we haven't talked in like ages but you're my BFF!!!" Sam smiled, trying to hug me.

"Uh, sorry." I responded, resorting to shrinking away at Marcus's feet.

"What are you talking about?"

"Well…..I don't want to be friends with you anymore…"

"WHAT?!?!?!?! WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"Uh…we have nothing in common?"

This was half true.

"No, really. Why?"

"That's the truth."

"NO IT'S NOT!!!! DON'T LIE TO ME, EMILY COLLINS!!!!" she screamed, taking a step forward threateningly.

This made Marie jump up, stepping in front of Sam.

"Hey, back off and go find some other friends." She said, staring her down.

"Whatever." She responded, pushing past Marie.

"Wrong idea." I smirked as Marie pushed her back.

Marcus stood up then, not really sure where he fit in, in this. Fred also stood up, defending Marie.

"Get out of here." He said.

It wasn't an option.

Sam got really pissed.

"FINE!!!! I don't need you anyway." She huffed, stomping out into the hall.

Finally!!!! I thought she'd never get out of here.

Marie looked up at Fred, smiling. "Thanks…"

He blushed, matching his fiery hair. "No problem."

They just kind of stared at each other smiling.

I coughed awkwardly, staring at them. Fred turned to me.

"If you don't mind me asking, what really happened?"

We were all still facing the door that Sam had stormed out of a few seconds ago.

I got really embarrassed, and looked at Marie, who knew. Marie sensed this, so she turned around to Fred.

"Umm….well we think Sam might be…uhh….a little bit into *cough* females."

Fred just stood there, a look of shock on his face.

"What?"

"Yeah. She, like, stared at me a lot, and put her hand on my knee and wouldn't take it off, even when I moved it." I mumbled, looking out the door, down the empty hallway.

"Ew." He mumbled, staring out the door also.

"Tell me about it."

"Holy crap guys." Marie exclaimed.

We turned around and noticed Marcus still standing there, leaning against the window, arms crossed and his nasty teeth sticking out of his mouth.

"Hahahahahaha what the josh are you still doing here??!?!" I laughed.

He shrugged, smirked, and went to walk out. We all stood there, watching him go, but before he did, he hit me in the butt.

HOLY CRAP!!!!!

Fred sat down shaking his head. I glanced at Marie who was laughing so hard she had tears streaming down her face.

I gave her a look of death and my eyes were still wide with shock. Fred smiled at her reaction, arms crossed in his seat. My expression made her laugh harder. I playfully pushed her in her shoulder not knowing that since she was laughing so hard she couldn't keep her balance. She let out a WHOA and fell in Fred's lap. He looked like he was going to burst with joy. Marie immediately stopped laughing and stared at him. He started laughing which made her start laughing all over again, still in his lap. I felt really awkward but then remembered that I may have to burn my butt because Marcus SLAPPED IT!

Marie was still laughing, "MUCUS FLINT HIT YOUR BUTT!!!"

Fred laughed at her name for Marcus and I just sat down still in shock.

I looked over at the sliding door opening again, expecting Marcus coming back for more.

EW…

Instead God decided to give me some form of payment for being sexually harassed by ogre boy, the blond gorgeous one and only Draco Malfoy strutted into our compartment staring at me laughing like he was going to make fun of me, I could just tell.

"Hey, Collins," he began smirking, "has a nice summer with Sam? What was it like? Being with a girl I mean."

I growled at him, literally.

Marie was still in Fred's lap, Malfoy looked over at them.

"So, you left that dreary boy, Shane I heard," he asked Marie looking disgusted, "You left him for a…Weasley. I pity you."

Marie stuck out her tongue at him and hugged Fred.

Malfoy directed his attention back to me. I looked into his stormy gray eyes. He looked into my chocolate brown eyes.

"Well, I had a good summer, did you attend the David Archuleta concert?" he said briefly glancing back at Fred playing with Maries hair his other hand on hers in her lap. Malfoy looked disgusted. He isn't that big of a fan of the Weasleys.

My eyes grew as big as saucers and I sounded like an alien when I spoke, "You. Like. David. Archuleta?"

"HA! He is probably my favorite singer." He snorted, "Do you?"

"YES!" I jumped slightly then realized I was acting like a creeper. "Um *cough* yeah, he's good."

He nodded staring at me once more then walked out with a swish of his robes.

Once the doors shut and he walked out I screeched at the top of my lungs then yelled, "HE LIKES DAVID ARCHULETA!!!!!!!!!"

Draco walked back into our room, "What the bloody hell are you yelling about now?"

I heard Marie snort. And I casually said, "I thought I saw an ogre, and then it turned out to be Mucus- er Marcus Flint walking by."

He looked at me oddly, "Marcus is all the way over there?" He pointed down the hall.

"Draco, we will be at the school soon, don't you think you should be getting back to your compartment?" Fred said trying to save me from further embarrassment.

I silently thanked him as Draco gave Fred a disgusted look and walked out.

I shut the door and thanked Fred who didn't hear me because he was talking to Marie again as they both stared their hands intertwined on Maries lap. She was STILL on his lap, now leaning back into his chest.

I thought about the year that we had ahead of us and sighed. If it was anything like last year it would be stressful, exciting, and action packed. Joy.

But I had a feeling that at least one thing would go right for me. But, I'm not that lucky, but hey, who knows, maybe I'll get a boyfriend.