Changes

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Chapter 1 – Unnoticed

Hermione Granger sat on the Hogwarts Express, at a bit of a loss. Ron and Harry were next to her, talking about all the "hot babes" Hogwarts has now. "Should have known," she thought, "that the change from 6th to 7th would have brought THIS out."

She excused herself and went to the train toilets. Standing there, she looked at herself in the mirror, deep in thought. Her hair was still bushy and unruly, but her eyes a lovely brown. Sure, she had gained the shapeliness a woman should have, but she couldn't help looking at the stomach. In reality it was unnoticeable, but to her it was like she was pregnant. With twins. FAT twins. Sighing, she ran her fingers through the thick mane of dark hair and unlocked the door. Immediately she stepped out in the path of Draco Malfoy. "Well well well Granger," he began, eyes taking in every part of her body, "haven't we grown up!" "Oh grow up Malfoy." She said, trying to sound uncaring and confident, forcing a hating snarl into her voice. But she couldn't help her eyes roaming around his body. And typically, he noticed. He winked at her, drawling "Eyes to yourself, woman.", then left. Hermione sighed again and made her way back to the compartment with Ron and Harry in it.

The rest of the train journey was passed in silence on Hermione's behalf. She didn't particularly want to contribute to this drool-feast. Upon clambering into the carriages to tae them to the castle, Draco winked at her again, and then laughed with his stupid cronies. Probably some comment about what a filthy mudblood she was. That phrase still haunted her to this day.

The feast went alright, she sat next to Ginny and they caught up. Hermione was surprised at how much Ginny had changed over the long summer holidays, so pretty. Her red hair cascaded beautifully down her back, 1 wisp constantly being tucked behind her ear, and constantly falling out. Ginny admired Hermione too, and pulled a strand of Hermione's hair out of the hair tie. She arranged this just like her own, and smiled. Hermione could do nothing else but let her first smile for that day creep out on her lips.

Feeling better, she made her way sleepily to the common room. Despite her tiredness, she and Ginny stayed up all night chatting and giggling. After all, Ginny had been the only person to comment on her lip ring. Harry and Ron hadn't even noticed the big boots she wore. Nor the baggy jeans. Nor the Linkin Park skinny t-shirt . . . that had hurt. Then again, Draco's new style had gone unnoticed too. His jeans were black and loose, he wore Bam Margera Adios trainers and a HIM shirt. "It really has been a long summer," she thought. Little did she know, there were many more changes to come.

I know it's short, but it's just a starter chapter really. Don't feel you have to review yet, just keep checking back please :) thanks