As the sun rose into the sky and seeped through the curtains, I couldn't help but groan, irritated about the fact that today was the first day back at school. Normally, I would be delighted to bury my nose into freshly bought books but after the war ended, everything seemed to clash and become different.
A sudden flash of light emerged from the window, which blinded my eyes. I realised it my best friend tearing away the rich velvet curtains. She always had a thing about being the early bird.
"Gin, close the curtains!" I cried.
"Come on, 'Mione, today's the first day of school. Lighten up!"
I sat up in my bed, still feeling groggy and rubbed my eyes drowsily. Even though it was the first day of school, I still had another reason to stay in bed. Not that Ginny knew of course, and even if she did, she didn't mention it….
Till now.
"Hermione, I know you're still getting over the fact that you and my brother are not together anymore but you've got to look at things differently. You're Hermione Jean Granger for crying out loud, the brightest witch of her age. Today's a new day, turn over a new leaf. You never know, something interesting could happen."
Oh the joy in discovering new things.
"Alright alright, I'm coming." I said in defeat.
Ginny looked at me in content and strolled outside, waiting for me to get ready. I sauntered into the bathroom and looked at myself in the mirror. My hair was a complete mess. Even though it had become less frizzy and bushy, I still found myself having a hard time dealing with it. I scrunched up my nose, picked up a brush nearest to me and began brushing the knots out of my golden-brown hair. Feeling lazy, I reached for my wand and waved a bunch of spells, getting dressed and prepared in no time.
'Okay Hermione, you can do this. Don't be such a coward.'
Taking a deep breath, I lumbered outside to Ginny, who was waiting patiently out on the front steps.
"Ready to go?" She grinned.
I gave her a quick nod and smiled half-heartedly, following her into the familiar hallways of Hogwarts. I took a deep breath and braced myself for what the day had planned for me.
*Hey guys, this is my first time writing a story so please bear with me ~
All known characters belong to the amazing J.K Rowling, hope you like it so far. Next chapter will be up soon :)