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Chapter 1: Lonely Train Ride

You know the beginning, Harry gets a letter from Hagrid saying he was accepted into Hogwarts, even though his aunt and uncle tried their hardest not to. Then, seeing it as a change for the better, he went with Hagrid to collect supplies.

This story begins on the train to Hogwarts.

Harry was traveling down the many cars, looking for an empty compartment. In one compartment he spotted a dark looking boy with blonde hair. On the other side of the compartment were two strong yet dumb looking boys. Not wanting to sit with them, he kept going.

Finally, he came to a completely empty compartment where he decided to settle in. After a few minutes a boy with messy red hair came in. "Is it okay if I sit here?" he asked.

Not wanting to embarrass himself before even reaching Hogwarts, Harry quickly said, "No."

"Why not?" the red head asked.

"Because I want some peace and quiet," Harry replied.

"Oh, okay." And with that the red head left. Harry then began to read up on potions because he had a bad feeling about the teacher. About the time that he finished reading the book, the blonde boy and the two thugs walked in.

"I heard that Harry Potter was in this compartment." The blonde said, "and seeing as you're the only one in here you must be him."

"Yes, I'm him. And you are?" Harry asked.

"I'm Draco Malfoy and it'll do you well to remember it. You don't want to make friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there." Draco said in a superior tone.

"I don't need your help with anything." Harry replied.

About one minute after Draco stormed off in a rage, a girl with brown hair walked in. "Have you seen a toad?" She asked. "A boy named Neville lost his."

"No, I haven't," Harry answered, feeling sorry for the boy that had to bring a toad with him as a pet.

"Are you sure?" When Harry said he was sure she went on. "Well, anyways, my name is Hermione Granger. And you are?"

"Harry Potter."

""Are you really? I know all about you of course. Do you know any spells yet? I've only tried a few myself, but they've all worked out for me." She said this all very fast. Noticing the potions textbook lying on the seat next to Harry, she said, "Are you studying, too? I've memorized all the textbooks already myself." Clearly she needed to catch her breath from saying so much so fast because Hermione stopped talking for a few minutes. Then she said, "Well, you'd better change into your school robes. I went by the conductor a few minutes ago and he said we would be at Hogwarts soon."

"Then would you go so I can change?"

"Fine, fine," Hermione said as she left the compartment. As she left Harry decided to avoid her.

Harry locked the compartment door. He took off his windbreaker and put on one of his plain school robes. Then a voice boomed through the train, "PLEASE LEAVE YOUR LUGGAGE ON THE TRAIN. IT WILL BE TAKEN TO HOGWARTS SEPERATELY." A few minutes later the train came to a complete stop and Harry could hear everyone filing off the train. He decided that he should also get off. Once he was off Harry noticed Hagrid standing nearby.

"Firs' years this way!" Hagrid boomed over the crowd. Harry walked over and said hello to Hagrid. He heard a few people utter a low 'wow'. "Alright there, Harry?" Hagrid replied. "Okay. Ev'ry one get in a boat. No more 'n two to a boat." Once everyone was in a boat Hagrid said, "Is ev'ry one in a boat? Okay. FORWARD." The boats began to glide along the surface of the lake, which was as smooth as glass.