"Evelyn!" my mum shouted for me from across the shop. I was looking for something nice to wear on my way back to Hogwarts for my fourth year. It was already pretty uncomfortable situation. I was going back to Hogwarts after moving away for a year to Beauxbotons.

Why you ask? The answer is pretty simple: divorce. My parents have been divorced since I was 5 and they've always had to 'share' me as if I were a toy that didn't have a life of her own. Of course, I did love both of my parents and wanted to stay with them, but together. Changing countries wasn't difficult anymore, it was unpleasant leaving people behind. My first two years at Hogwarts were amazing, and I finally thought I was going to have a stable place and some friends, but then my dad had to go mental on me that I didn't love him anymore and wouldn't visit him. That's when it happened, I moved to France and Beauxbotons.

"Darling, it's late and I have to go to back to work" said my mum trying to make me hurry up. She worked as an Auror at the Ministry of Magic and she was very devoted to her work, you could say that she was in love with it.

"Help me pick a color" I said showing her the green dress and another red one "Which one fits me better? This one or the other one?"

I really needed someone's approval right now, before I went crazy. You're asking yourselves why, right? What was it that difficult to go back to the place you most wanted to be. That's quite easy to answer, I am afraid of being an outcast now that I've been gone for a year especially seeing as I am a Ravenclaw, so I'm not quite the most outgoing person, I do try but I fail most of the time.

"Sweetie, you know that green always complimented your complexion, but the red one fits you better" my mum said smiling and caressing my cheek.

"Fine. Thanks mum" I said returning the smile and going to the check out. My mum paid for everything and we exited the shop.

"I have to go now sweetie. Here's some money if you want to go and eat, if not there is some food in the fridge or you could ask the house elf to fix you something." She said giving me a kiss on the cheek and handing me the money.

"I love you sweetie. I'll see you later" And with that she apparated.

I sighed and pondered about what I was going to do. I thought that I should go and look around Flourish & Blotts. I was indeed hungry, but not for food, rather knowledge. Reading was just my thing.

As soon as I entered the shop I heard familiar voices.

"Hermione!" I shouted as soon as I saw a familiar blonde locks. The blonde quickly turned and a big smile appeared on her face.

"Evelyn! Oh my, I can't believe it's you! You're here! Finally!" she said hugging me.

"Yeah, what can I say? It's good to be home" I said hugging her back.

"It's nice to have you back. I miss you, I miss talking to someone who actually understand me" she said rolling her eyes.

"The guys are giving you a hard time?" I said chuckling. I miss everybody, they were all so much fun to be around.

"You have no idea" she said shaking her head "I really need a girl to be around and talk to. And Ginny isn't that much around."

"You want to grab a bite or something?" I asked hoping we could spend more time, I really didn't want to go back home and be all alone.

"Oh, Evelyn. I'm really sorry but I have to start getting ready for tomorrow. I've been, uhm, busy and hadn't had the time to prepare." She said and a blush creped on her cheeks.

I laughed knowing exactly what she was refereeing to. Her long time red head crush. I think there is something with red heads, especially the Weasleys. They have a certain appeal. Damn them.

"Sure, don't worry. We'll have plenty a time to catch up. I'm not going anywhere anytime soon." I said smiling, which she returned.

"Then, I'll see you tomorrow E." she said hugging me and then waved as she exited the store. I decided to look around, since I was in great need of a book to distract me and calm me a bit.

As I searched the shelves a book caught my eye in particular 'A Vampire's Monologue' by Amarillo Lestoat. I reached for the book, but unfortunately it was too high for my height.

'Just great' I thought to myself 'Just a couple of inches and I could've got it. Damn you genes for not making me taller' but my thoughts were interrupted by a familiar voice.

"Need help?" I knew that voice and as soon as I turned around a frown appeared on my lips and I could see the other person wasn't too impressed to see me either.

"Look who we have here" said a certain blonde boy "If it isn't our sweet lil' Moore" he continued smirking like he knew something.

"Malfoy" I simply stated

"No 'nice to see me'?" he asked. I simply rolled my eyes and searched the room to see if there were any mobile stairs that I could use to get my book. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against Draco, or Slytherins, seeing as my father was one of them. Is just that he isn't exactly THE nicest person to hang out with. And even though we use to spend a lot of time together when we were children, and we still visit each other when I'm staying with my father, we don't seem to get along or at least we don't try to. My thoughts were once again interrupted by the platinum blonde which was giving me the book I was craving to have.

"Thank you, Draco" I whispered and gave him a smile. Unfortunately, he didn't seem to enjoy the moment and simply walked away without saying anything.

'Enough encounters for one day, I should really get home' I went directly to cash out and straight home afterwards. As soon as I entered the house I was welcomed by a delicious smell coming from the kitchen.

"Leena, it smells delicious" I said to my house elf. She was such a cute thing, and made delicious food.

"Thank you Miss Evelyn. And welcome home" she said smiling and stared putting some food on the plate for me to eat "I hope you're hungry, I made your favourite" she said placing the plate on the table and smiling.

"You're the best Leena, thank you so much" I said and started to dig in.

"Do you need anything else Miss?" she said standing by the door way.

"Oh, if it wasn't too bothersome, could you please see if I have all my clothes washed and place them on my bed?"

"Sure miss" she said and went away.

As soon as I finished I went to take a shower. I was pretty relaxed now, and ready for anything that could come up tomorrow. When I exited the bathroom I saw that my trunk was already packed. 'Probably Leena thought I needed some help.' I though smiling. I looked in the trunk to see if there was everything I needed. Satisfied I change in to my pajamas and went into the living room to see if my mum was back.

"Hei mum. How was work?" I said walking up to her and giving her a kiss on the cheek.

"You know honey, the usual. I'm so glad I'm home, I'm exhausted." She said giving me a tired smile, which I returned.

"Will you take me to the station tomorrow?" I asked hopefully.

"Of course sweetie! What kind of question is that?" she said giving me a hug. "I'm going to be there for you to make sure everything is fine"

"Thanks mum. I love you" I said hugging her back.

"Love you too, Eve. Now let's get some sleep" and with that we went to bed. Slowly drifting to sleep, I was actually eager to go back, even though my anxiety wasn't totally gone.

The next day I woke up in time to have some breakfast and get ready. I put on the red dress which I just bought yesterday, magically did my hair into some soft curls and applied some mascara and some lipstick. Looking into the mirror, I was satisfied. I took my wand and tucked it in my bag, got my trunk and went downstairs to see my mum waiting for me.

"Ready?" she said giving me a smile.

"I guess so" I said trying to convince myself "Then let's go!" she said and drove to the station. The journey was quite silent and I knew something was bothering her, but I was too distracted with my own thoughts at the time. As soon as we arrived we said our goodbyes and promised to owl her every now and then.

As I turned around to scan the platform I saw a brunette running towards me.

"Evelyn!" she shouted and practically jumped on me, making me stumble.

"Blair, darling it's so good to see you" I said hugging my old friend. She was the only one with whom I owled every day since I left Hogwarts. She was basically my best friend, without who I couldn't have survived.

"I am so excited you're here, I miss you so much. We really need to catch on everything, and go shopping, and studying, and boys talk and …" she continued till I stopped her

"Woah slow down, we're going to do all of that but now slow down or you'll give me a headache" I said laughing.

"Sorry" she apologized sheepishly "I'm just glad to have my best friend with me again. C'mon let's get on the train" she said and we started to walk towards the train until I heard someone calling my name.

"Evie!" a certain red head called.

'Oh no.' He was coming my direction. 'Damn you Weasley.'

A/N

Hello dear readers,

thank you for stumbling upon my story and for reading it. I am really eager to hear suggestions/comments from you! (:

love,

Eva