Hailey Brown looked out her window. She was so excited! Today, she was going back. Back to Hogwarts! She couldn't wait to see all of her friends. She had missed them so much. Especially Darren, the man of her dreams. She knew that she would never have a chance with him, just in the fact that he was a Slytherin, and her being a Hufflepuff. That was the crappy part. She also couldn't wait to see her best friend Tara, who being in Ravenclaw, was one of the smartest girls in school. Hailey smiled, knowing that Tara was the only reason she was doing well in school.
"HAILEY!!! WAKE UP!!!! IT'S A NEW DAY!"
She heard her friend shriek. Hailey started to roll out of the bed. Knowing that she was living with Hermione was difficult, but fun at the same time. Hailey's mother passed away years ago from complications in birth, giving birth to her baby brother, who she had decided was to be named Ryan. Her father became a drunk and died in a car accident two years later. Ryan was never heard of. She was sad, but knew that she had to keep going.
"HAAAAAIIIIILEY!!!!"
Hermione's voice rang in her ears
"Hermione, I'm up! Geez"
Hailey smiled and walked down the stairs to the smell of bacon and eggs. She stomach started to growl at the thought of food. Food. Yum. Hailey plopped herself down at her seat. Hermione brought in two plates steaming with fresh food.
"My mom said we need to eat properly if we are going back."
I just love her cooking, so I really didn't care! Hermione sat down and dug right in to her bacon. Hailey laughed and grabbed the ketchup, pouring a large amount onto her eggs. Hermione made a strange face.
"Gross"
Hailey looked at her friend.
"Eggs are not eggs without some ketchup." Hermione stuck her tongue out. "No way will I ever put ketchup on eggs. Its just plain weird."
After breakfast the girls went up stairs to pack their belongings. Hailey packed all her cute tops, thinking that there would be no way that Darren did would miss her this year in these tops. Short skirts would help for all those parties that she was planning on getting invited to as well! She pulled at the back of her closet and found a beautiful dress. She pulled it out and held it up against her in the mirror. The red material fell short her knees, and the beadwork at the top was just stunning. She smiled as she stared at herself. Then she heard someone clearing their throat.
...
"It was mine a while ago."
Hailey shot around and saw Hermione. She stared at Hailey with such intensity.
"I bought it on a gut reaction that I was going to wear it at some point. I just never did. You can have it if you want. I think it would look better on you anyways."
Hailey's jaw dropped. She ran over to Hermione and hugged her tight. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! Hailey ran back to the mirror and did a little twirl. Hailey loved the dress. She carefully packed into her suitcase.
"Are you ready to go?"She asked Hermione. Hermione smiled. "AM I EVER!"
Hailey and Hermione arrived at the train station with little time to spare. Hailey looked at Hermione and smiled. "Okay well I hope you have a good trip. I will see you later!" Hermione walked off, knowing they had to separate to their social statuses. Hailey walked over to the train and tried to find her best friend.
"Tara!"
Hailey let into a full run and ran into her best friends arms. "Oh wow!"
Tara laughed and wrapped her arms around Hailey. "It is so good to see you and hug you and be right next to you!"
Hailey laughed again and pulled her closer. Tara smiled and tightened the hug. "You look good. And tan. I'm officially jealous!"
Hailey laughed and pulled her best friend onto the train. "We can catch up on that stuff later! We have got to find an empty room." Tara smiled and pulled on Hailey's hand. "Don't you worry, I got that covered." Hailey looked over at Tara in surprise. Tara pulled on her hand. They walked over to an open room. Well, half open. Darren and *ugh* Draco Malfoy were in the other seats. "Hi boys!" Tara plopped herself down in one of the available seats. Hailey's jaw dropped.
OH MY GOD she thought. Darren is in here. Draco was a thought of the past.
"He-he-hey Darren." Hailey managed to stutter. Draco laughed at her attempt to talk. "What's the matter Brown? Cat got your tongue?" He sneered at her than looked at Tara. Hailey looked over at Draco." Oh I am so sorry, Draco. I am trying not to breathe you in because I am afraid I might catch something." He gave her a dirty look and got up.
''I am hungry. And outta here." Tara laughed at him. "That's right run away Malfoy. Come back when you can hang with the big kids." Darren chuckled at Tara and looked at her for a long time. Uh-oh thought Hailey. I might have some competition