Disclaimer: I do not own the storyline or the characters in this story except for the new girl. (I'm not going to spoil it!) J.K. Rowling owns the others.
Chapter 1:
The Pick Up
Harry Potter awoke at midnight with his scar on his forehead throbbing. He had dreamt of...he couldn't remember. Hedwig was tapping on Harry's bedroom window, with a letter attached to her leg. Harry let her in and she flew onto Harry's shoulder. Harry untied the parcel. It read:
'Hiya Harry, how are you mate? How are the muggles treating you? Dad spoke to Dumbledore and he said that you could come and stay for the rest of the summer. The muggles can't prevent you from coming so dad will be coming to pick you up at 9 o' clock today. Make sure you're ready by then.
Ron'
It was about time! Harry had been waiting all summer for that letter. Ever since Moody threatened the Dursley's they had been frightened to do or come near him and it was getting annoying! Harry didn't and couldn't go back to sleep after he found out he was finally going to the burrow. So instead, he packed his school stuff and got ready for the Weasleys to pick him up.
After he finished, it was already 7 o'clock in the morning. Harry re-checked his room to make sure he hadn't forgotten anything: books, homework, robes, socks, quills, parchment, Hedwig, owl treats, and cage. Harry checked them off and put Hedwig in her cage and fed her.
Harry took all his stuff downstairs as quietly as he could. To Harry's surprise, the Dursley's were already up and dressed. Harry said good morning.
Uncle Vernon asked shakedly, "What arrrrrrrrre you do...do...doing?"
"I was just informed that the Weasley's will be picking me up at 9 o'clock today," Harry stated.
"Ok," Uncle Vernon said a little less shaken up.
Harry went into the kitchen and made himself breakfast consisting of: scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast. He finished his breakfast at 8 o'clock. Harry went back into the living room and wondered how the Weasley's would be picking him up this time. Harry heard a car engine at exactly 9 o'clock. He looked outside a window and saw a black, ministry car.
Harry rushed outside and greeted Mr.Weasley, "Hi Mr.Weasley, how are you?"
"Fine, fine. You ready to go Harry?" Mr.Weasley asked.
"Yeah, let me just go get my trunk and Hedwig," Harry answered.
Harry went to go get his trunk and said goodbye to the Dursley's. He put his trunk into the car and put Hedwig into the backseat. To Harry's surprise the rest of the Weasley clan and Hermione were in the car along with a girl that Harry didn't know. Harry greeted everyone and asked who she was.
She answered Harry herself, "My name is Christi, Christi McIntyre. I am new to Hogwarts even though I will be in sixth year. I was home schooled before now. My parents couldn't teach me anymore because they are not skilled enough."
Harry was gapping at her. He had never heard of someone being home schooled. Also, Harry thought she was beautiful with her brown hair and brown eyes. Harry thought that Christi's face was glowing. He thought she was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. Harry tried to say something but couldn't say anything because his tongue was tied so he just stayed quiet for the rest of the ride.
When they got to the burrow, Mrs. Weasley went over and hugged Harry to where he couldn't breath. Christi said that Mrs. Weasley should let go, as Harry was turning a dark red. Mrs. Weasley quickly let go and they all went inside the burrow.
Author's Note: I know the chapter is short and a little boring but it's the beginning of the story and this is my first fanfic so give it a chance. The story will get better. I will not update until I get at least 3 reviews. So, read and review!