This isn't my first story. It's just the first one i've posted..
If you like it, review, or else I won't post another chapter...enjoy!

Chapter 1: Hopeless

I have a dream of being headstrong

Away from the words of a fake lovers song

Being able to find the right path the follow

Without sitting down and starting to wallow

The trees are alive here, the lights are aglow

But soon I'll leave and go back to the Burrow

Who will mock and tease me there?

Not my friends, it'd be a nightmare.

Hermione sighed as she laid down her quill. Her failed attempts at poetry had gotten her upset, but it is nothing in comparison to the dreadful summer that had just begun. Her boyfriend, Matthew, was in Ravenclaw, and in 6th year like herself. Back in Easter break, Hermione had met her new neighbors, the McKinley family, and she was surprised to find out that their son, Matthew went to Hogwarts. Hermione continued to contact Matthew throughout the year, and when summer approached, they were officially boyfriend and girlfriend. Hermione sighed as she realized how easy is was for her to get caught up in it all. She got up, poured herself a cup of tea, and sat in front of the TV. Some mindless drama was on, and she watched that until she felt someone place their hands over her eyes.

"Guess Who?" A voice asked. Hermione paled at the voice and turned around to meet her boyfriend's eyes. Matthew leaned in to kiss her, but she pulled away at the last second. Matthew's eyes grew darker and a look of anger shone from his face.

SMACK. Matthew struck Hermione across the face. Hermione swayed for a moment, felt a pain in her temple then collapsed, unconscious.