So this story is finally up, after like 2 months. To all my friends who will actually understand this, if you dont like your character or can't figure out that it's your character, too bad (well actually, if you can't figure it out, facebook me and i'll tell you).

DISCLAIMER: This story is mine, except for Hogwarts, and any other characters that are from the books. The characters and plot are all mine, therefore i will do with them as i please. Also, Reviews are loved and appreciated.

The Lunchtime Chronicles

A bright, shining, scarlet, engine pulled into the station followed by a large cloud of smoke and steam. It gently rolled to a stop blowing its whistle to signal the end of its journey. But for the students on board, their journeys were just beginning. Loud, happy chatter filled the air as students clad in black robes poured out of the train and into the awaiting horseless carriages. Above all voices rose the voice of Hagrid, yelling for the first years to follow him. As for the other students, the sat eagerly in their carriages, awaiting the grand feast ahead.

One student stood out from the crowd. His dark eyes darted among the people, searching for his friends. He stood tall in a carriage, his dark hair looking slightly windblown. He continued his scrutiny until he saw his friends ambling out of the train. Shaking his head in frustration, he silently counted to ten before opening his mouth.

"Oi, you idiots, over here!" he practically screamed. Every student head turned in his direction, but he didn't care. His hunger was great that in every passing moment, he became more and more on edge. His friends (as well as most of the student population) rolled their eyes as they walked over to the waiting carriage.

"Luke! We've been looking everywhere for you!" said one girl.

"Yeah we even looked in the heads compartment on the train. I mean, we were ready to take to train back to make sure that you hadn't fallen off," chuckled another boy.

A second girl held up her hand to stop Luke's interruption. "You know that considering the fact that it is you, you could potential have fallen off that train."

"Well, now that we've established that I am safe and well, can we go? I'm starving," said Luke.

"Well we all know how much Luke likes his treacle tart," smiled another girl. "I suppose we shouldn't detain him any further."

"So Luke," said the other boy once the carriage started, "where were you for the last hour on the train?"

"You said that you needed to go to the bathroom. Then you were gone."

"Makes you kinda wonder what he was actually doing, doesn't it?" said another girl slyly, dodging the punch that Luke aimed at her.

"Shut up Juni. I was in the bathroom, but when I stepped out, I saw him." The girls squealed at this statement while the other boy just rolled his eyes.

"Well, does he look just as gorgeous as last year?"

"Yeah, has he gotten taller? Did he do anything to his hair?"

"Yes he has gotten taller and other than let it grow out just a little bit, he hasn't done anything to his hair. But that's not my story." Luke took a deep breath before plunging into his tale. "I mean, I literally walked into him. I almost died of embarrassment. He was there with Taylor, just walking down the hallway."

At the mention of Taylor, the other boy's ears turned a bright shade of red as he tried to remain aloof and uninterested. But he slightly changed his position to better hear the story. The girls in the carriage grinned at his behavior.

"So they both laughed at me. I mean who wouldn't if someone walked into them and fell over? So I ran, well more like said 'shut up' and tried to walk away with some sort of dignity. Well, I went inside an empty compartment to get out of his gaze. And so there I was, minding my own business when the last person I wanted to see walked in."

"Crap," muttered one of the girls.

"Yeah, I got up to leave when he pushed me back into a seat."

Flashback…

"Let go of me" Luke snarled at the boy who was now sitting in the seat beside him and holding onto his sleeve.

"No please, wait. I think we should talk." Said the other boy in a rush.

"Oh, look at that. You said something, I responded. We're done talking."

"Come one, just sit for five minutes, I won't take up more of your time."

"You always were a waste of time Nate. I'm not giving you five minutes, I'm outta here."

"Luke, come on, I said I was sorry like a hundred times. Besides, you would have done the same thing in my position!" Nate burst out.

"Would I've?" Luke exploded. "No, I don't think I would have stuck my tongue down another guy's throat when I was in a relationship!"

"It wasn't like that…"

"Then what was it like? Was it nice? You know what, I don't want to know." Luke said as he got up to leave. Much to his dislike, Nate stood up to block the door. His side swept bangs fell across dark eyes that truly looked sorry. Luke was tempted to stop and listen to his apology, but shook himself and reached around the boy to open the door.

"Luke, stop. I thought you were cheating on me. That's why I went and kissed him." Luke froze, completely hit over the head with this new information.

"Wow," he said after a brief pause, "now I'm really glad we broke up."

End Flashback…

"And with that, I walked out." Luke finished.

"That still doesn't account for about half a hour." said Josef.

"Well," Luke said sheepishly, "I was so angry and post relationship stressed that I went hunting for the food cart. It was at the other end of the train so it took a while. And then, when I got back to the compartment, it was empty, so I pulled on my robes and waited for us to pull in."

"Luke Sparks, you have one weird way of getting caught up is drama the moment you get back to school." said one girl.

"Thanks Devon. I really appreciate your concern about my welfare." he muttered sarcastically.

"Well, personally I think you should make up with Nate. I mean it's clear he wants to and clearly you want to forgive him as well. So why don't you two start over?" said the third girl.

"Becca," said Juni, "I know you're crazy but seriously. Don't you remember how much this tore up Luke?"

"You know what," added Devon, "that's not such a bad idea."

"Yeah, I mean, it won't hurt for them to just be friends." mused Josef. "And it would ease tensions at our table."

"Umm, hello, I'm still here." said Luke. "And I do not still like Nate."

"Yeah, that's right. You like Jakob now!" Juni laughed. "But think about it. I'm starting to grow on the idea."

"Don't say his name outloud," whispered a scandalized Luke, "And we'll see."

"Oh please," said Devon, "It's not like the whole school doesn't know already. I mean, I'm pretty sure even Jakob knows that you like him."

"Yeah, well, I'd like to feign indifference."

"'Cause blushing, falling over, and generally acting like a school girl with a crush around him would be called indifference." Josef said, rolling his eyes. "And can we stop talking about boy problems? I do happen to be straight and a guy."

"Oh yeah, you'd much rather be talking about Taylor." Devon teased. "Funny, Josef looks just like a blushing school girl don't you think?"

"I do not like Taylor!" and with that Josef crossed his arms and refused to say another word. Everyone in the carriage laughed good naturedly, but fell silent as Hogwarts loomed into the evening sky in front of them. It looked like the very essence of magic outlined against the pink, orange, and dark blue sky.

"Merlin, I missed this place," said Juni. The others nodded in agreement as they watched the entrance draw closer. Luke's stomach rumbled loudly, breaking the spell that Hogwarts held over them.

"Alright Luke," chuckled Becca, "let's get that stomach of yours to the table."

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and that would be the end of chapter 1. the next chapter will be posted soon!

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