A/N- This is my first story ever, so forgive me for any mistakes. Critisim is always welcome and encouraged. I own nothing except my own character and the shirt off my back. Hope everyone enjoys it.
If love is locked away, never to see another heart, does that make it any less pure? That is a thought that has crossed my mind for ages as I steps back into King's Cross Station once again. The feeling of the crowd around me gives a buzz of excitement in my veins as I wheel my luggage through the pillar. "We've arrived Veppie!" I pipe to my curious gray owl in his cage. He hoots with a rustle of his feathers. Everyone gives me looks of curiosity as I gathers my things to board the train. I stands at a small stature of 5'3" sporting a short tomboyish haircut. The thing that seems to catch everyone's attention nowadays is my short boyish haircut and gray eyes. My name is Errazib Krown, and I am greatly known as the girl that was kicked out of Beauxbaton my 2nd year. Professor Dumbledore was kind enough to take me into Hogwarts, but has kept me on a tight leash ever since.
'Great. So everyone wants to stare at me ey?' I thinks with a bit of annoyance. Every student stopped to stare at me and went on to whisper wonderful rumors amongst themselves. I can feel the glare from Lavender Brown as I makes my way down the narrow hall of the train.
"Hello again Brown. Plotting any better glares for me this year?" I ask with a smirk.
"Hi again Batty. I sure hope you find some friends this year. Quite sad seeing you mope around the school during the holidays." She swishes her hips pass me.
The words trickle from her mouth like a bubble champane on a holiday. I drop my glance to the floor feeling a bit hurt. The lump in my throat grows as I hold back the need to strangle her. 'Keep calm Krown. She's not worth getting the boot again.' I think to myself as I grab for the first door avaliable. The door slides open to a vacant corridor. My heart slows to a sigh of relief. I place my luggage on the floor and Veppie's cage on the seat next to me, taking in the sight of the families bidding their children goodbye.
I always wondered how it felt to watch your parents and family send you off. The feeling that fills every inch of your heart as you wave at them and mouth your "I love you" through the train window. My thoughts bounce around my head as a knock is placed on the sliding door.
"Hellooo...hey are these seats..." I turn my head towards the door to see a tall, well built guy who ."...taken?..." His voice trails off, but the guy's smile is awkwardly intact. He had commanding aire to his posture making me feel a bit intimidated. "No they aren't taken." I say turning my head back to the window. He trotts in loudly managing his luggage into the storage above the seat. He settles into the seat with a smile, but I look away. He sticks out his hand in greeting.
"I'm Oliver Wood-"
"I know who you are." I say with a monotone voice. I rest my chin on my hand and continue looking out the window. I remember him very bitterly after all.
"You do?" He asks with a face mixed with shock and confusion. I peer at him from the corner or my eye. "Oliver Wood correct?" I take his hand and shake it shyly.
"One of your beaters hit me with a bludger last year during the team practice." His eyes grow wide remembering that awkward moment.
"Oh yeah. You're that Slytherin girl. I'm sorry again-"
"No need to be sorry. I'm Errazib by the way. Not that Slytherin girl." I say taking out a chocolate frog. He nods as Lee Jordan trails in backwards with his luggage. "Hey Oliver. Word around the train is that Batty is back.." He continues placing his luggage in the storage above his head, not noting my presence. Oliver flails his hands for him to keep quiet. I chuckle softly at the sound of Lavender's nickname being spread around the train. I move Veppies cage next to my foot and turn towards Lee. "Is that what they call me now?" A smirk slides across my face in amusement. Lee stops and looks down to see me smiling back up at him. His expression flashes to a look of shock as he looks over to Oliver for backup. "I tried to warn you." Oliver says with a witty smile. I reach my hand out to Lee and he shakes it hesitantly. "I'm Lee Jordan. You aren't going to pummel me are you?" He flinches at the touch of my hand. I laugh and respond, "Of course not. I'm Errazib, not Batty." I roll my eyes as I sit back in my seat. "So why haven't I seen you around before now?" Lee asks perking his eyebrow up. "I guess no one really takes notice of people with the nickname Batty. I spend most of my time in my house or the library really." I shrug and the boys nod in agreement.
"You aren't as mean as everyone puts you out to be." Oliver exclaims with a laugh.
"I have no reason to be really. I see rumors fly fast around the school."
"Is it true you punched a first year and blackmailed them into writing your transfiguraton report?" Lee asks with true fascination gleaming in his eyes. My mouth falls to a sour look and I take a sigh.
"No. I actually was helping a first year with their report." The train starts to pull off and the tension in the room slowly melts away as I continue to converse with the boys. Laughs were passed around as stories of Oliver's Quidditch matches and practices were told with much enthusiasim on his part.
"So do you normally spend you year alone?" Oliver mumbles as he chews on some sweets from the trolley. I nod with my eyes falling out the window. 'They are going to judge me I bet.' I think in a sad tone. "Well you are nice for a Slytherin. You should smile more." He says with a soft tap to my shoulder. This causes a soft smile to inch along my face. "You know, Fred and George would enjoy putting a smile across her face." Lee exclaims quickly to Oliver. "I'm not one who fancies tom foolery all too much." I lie. "All the more merrier." Lee says as Oliver gets up to fetch them. I grab on to his robe with a swift tug. "Seriously there is no need for that." I say much to my panicking heart. He smirks and tugs back at his robe. "Don't worry. They are nice people. Trust us." He makes his way out the door. Lee laughs as my ears turning red from embarrasment. I sat in silence knowing that my serious face was just a mask trying to cover my secrets. It was only a matter of time before my new found friends would leave me as well.
Okay...so that was a slow start, but I'm trying my best. ^_^ Hope this one segment doesn't cause you to discontinue reading. Reviews are always welcome.