Pheonica's In! Time to Read! (Or Write)

This is not my first time writing, but I had major help from J.K. Since she owns the lovely plot, story-line, and characters in Harry Potter.

If the plot is familiar, I had Sorcerer's Stone out while I wrote this. (Sorcerer's Stone being the first Harry Potter Book, and this being the first 'year' of my story-line)

The way I will do the years is as follows:

Hermione's Perspective is our only P.O.V.

Every Chapter will consist of 2-4 Chapters from the Books

I will use the books as reference while writing (For the plot of course!)

Anyways, this Author's Note is really long!

I'll just let you read now! Cheers!

Chapter One: The Letter

A beautiful heart-faced owl swept through mum's kitchen as I lifted my pastry. I was excited, as I naturally knew why this lovely creature was interrupting my breakfast. It was a letter, but not just any letter.

The owl dropped the encased parchment and snagged a sip of my water, then proceeded to fly back out of the open window. I took a bite of my cherry-flavored pastry before putting it down and wiping my hands on my napkin.

I reached out for the letter, being careful not to cut my hands on the sharp edges. These letters are bloody safety hazards!

In fine print, the letter simply titled as:

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Ms. H. Granger

The Kitchen,

Granger Manor

I gently opened the letter, finding two pieces of fine parchment, and unfolded the first in anticipation. It read:

Dear Ms. Granger,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on September 1rst. We await your owl no later than July 31rst.

Yours Sincerely,

Minerva McGonagal,

Deputy Headmistress

I looked over my list, knowing that I could leave it on the table and mum would have all of the items listed by tomorrow, and so I put the letter on the table and decided on my course of action.

"Athena?" I called, coaxing my beautiful Tawny Owl towards the kitchen. She swept in, sending my parchment flying. I grabbed for it, and luckily caught it, and put on a cheeky grin.

I reached for my quill and ink, quickly writing:

Dear Professor McGonagal,

I accept the offer from your lovely letter. I hope to meet you during my term!

Sincerely,

Hermione Granger

P.S. The owl's name is Athena, She's smarter than you think.

I gave the hastily written letter to my owl, who patiently waited for me to finish putting my ink away. I tilted the letter towards her and she snatched in in her beak.

"Take it to Mrs. McGonagal, I'll have a treat for when you return." I said to her, and lightly touched her head. She then took off through the still-open window, which I quickly closed.

September was a week away. I couldn't wait!

Chapter Two: Platform 9 ¾

I pushed my trolley slowly through the crowd, the station being named King's Cross Station. I reached the barrier and waited for Mum to apparate behind me. A CRACK sounded as Mum appeared behind me, and she smiled at Athena and I, Athena being perched on my shoulder.

"Go on!" She said with a smile. "It's your time to shine, love." She gave me a teasing push towards the barrier and I took in a breath. I'm as ready as I'll ever be, I guess.

I jogged, pushing the trolley ahead of me, and slid through the enchanted barrier onto Platform 9 ¾. The red express titled 'Hogwarts Express' sat on the tracks, and I pushed my supplies to the luggage compartment and dropped off my luggage, then promptly ran into a silver-haired boy.

"Oh, Sorry! I didn't see you there!" I exclaimed, blushing. He smiled. "It's fine, I ran into you anyway." He put his hand forward. "Draco Malfoy." I reached out and shook his waiting hand. "Hermione Granger." I stated, smiling back at him.

"Oh, you're a Granger. Your family and mine are good friends. I'm surprised we haven't met before now." He said, a slight bit of confusion on his face.

"It's okay, anyways, may I sit with you on the train? I'm worried I'll end up in an empty compartment in the back of the train." He laughed, a nice, carefree laugh. "Of course you can sit with us, even though we'll still be at the back!"Draco said, gesturing behind him to a few people, who waved before boarding. Draco gestured for me to follow him before he ran to the train door, and I followed quickly behind. We reached the far end of the train before he reached for a door and pulled me in behind him.

"Hello everyone, this is Hermione Granger." He introduced me to the members of the compartment, who consisted of Blaise Zabini, Daphne Greengrass, Theodore Nott, and Pansy Parkinson. I personally knew Pansy, nicknamed Pans, through a party mum had hosted over the summer, of which I hit it off with her, and we became friends. She greeted me with a hug and explained afterwards how we knew each-other.

We all talked, learning bits and pieces of information about each-other, since we might be in the same house after all. Oh!

I hadn't realized. I had a tough sorting ahead of me. "What houses do you think you'll all get?" I asked, looking at Draco and Pansy specifically.

"Slytherin" They all answered in scary harmony. They looked at each-other and laughed, and I joined in after a few confusing seconds.

"I want Ravenclaw to be honest." I said, blushing. "No no, 'Mione you'll be in Slytherin, I've seen you lie and sneak around. I'd be surprised if the hat doesn't put you in Ravenclaw with your smarts, but still." Pansy protested, laughing happily when I smiled at her confidence.

When the time came we had to change into our new robes, excepting the tie, which would change colour after the sorting, and of which would be waiting at our house table with our names embroidered in gold thread upon them.

Two hours later...

I approached the sorting hat, nervous having seen everyone else being sorted into Slytherin. I sat upon the stool and sat the hat upon my head.

"Interesting. I don't quite know where you shall go. Ravenclaw or Slytherin, such alike houses. But, it'll have to be..." The hat paused.

"SLYTHERIN!"

My new house table cheered, and I rushed to sit in between Pansy and Draco, fastening the tie that appeared on the table for me. When Dumbledore had finished his speech In tucked into my dinner, and Draco and Pansy talked and made conversation until we were separated, due to the houses having separate dorms for the girls and boys. I luckily got a 2 person room, consisting of myself and Pansy, to my surprise. I gave Athena a treat and went to bed.

"Goodnight Pans."

Pansy's response was hesitant but still nice to hear.

"Goodnight 'Mione"

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End of The First Two Chapters!

I hope you all enjoyed and are ready for more!

I expect to have another chapter up tomorrow or even the day after that!

Cheers!

-Pheonica

P.S. I love reviews and ideas for random encounters with our Slytherin friends or even people from other houses! Cheers!