Hermione knew from that moment on her life wouldn't be the same. Hermione was sitting on the Hogwarts express looking for a toad when a shrill voice erupted throughout the train.

"Neville, I swear to you if that toad managed to get into my trunk I will hex you!" A girl named Pansy squealed. Her pug like face made it difficult for Hermione to not squish her face up in mocking.

" I- I'm sorry.." the boy sputtered. Hermione rolled her eyes. There is no need for him to apologize. She is just a prat whom I doubt could even figure out how to use her want let alone hex the poor boy.

"Don't worry- Pansy is it?- we will find the toad, and if he has gotten into your bag a simple cleaning charm will suffice don't you think?" Pansy stalked off her brown hair waving behind her. Hermione continued to look for the toad in silence.

"T-thank you... That was really nice of you to stand up for me like that" Neville seemed to be very awkward his black hair plastered to his head. His shirt was half tucked into his trousers and he blushed slightly when he saw Hermione studying him. She smiled kindly at him showing him her slightly crooked teeth.

"You are very welcome. Now, Don't we have a toad to catch?" Neville smiled at the frizzy haired girl who left the compartment in search of his pet. Maybe he won't be as lonely as he thought.