Chapter 2-
We sat in silence most of the way to Hogwarts I read my favourite book from the muggle world 'Pride and prejudice' and I'm not sure what he was doing. I was on my favourite part when his voice startled me making me jump 'enjoying you're book?' I look up from my book and notice that he's staring at me, instantly my face feels hot and I know I'm blushing which makes me blush even more. He chuckles obviously noticing he made me jump 'sorry didn't mean to scare you'
'It's ok, and the answer to your question is yes I am enjoying my book it's my favourite. I've read it millions of times but it never gets old' Realising I'm babbling I shut up and look up at him through my eyelashes.
'I'm sorry if this is personal but I was just wondering, how come you're mums not in Azkaban? My parents said she was locked away. If you don't want to answer that's fine, I'm just curious' His question doesn't surprise me, I've been asked many times how my mother was let out of Azkaban.
'It's ok I get it a lot. Well my mum was locked away for a while and then they found it she was put under a curse making her evil. So they put her on parole. Don't worry she's harmless. She's ashamed of everything she did; she hardly comes out of the house.' I spoke to the floor not wanting to see his face just in case he looked scared or worse, repulsed. However once again his reply shocked me and I had to look up at his face and the only emotion that I saw was relaxed and I could see the curiosity in his eyes.
'That makes sense. My parents mentioned she was released and she was safe they just never mentioned why. Sorry for being so nosey. Anyway let's talk about you, is this your first year too?'
'It's okay. Yeah it's my first year and im pretty nervous to be honest'
'It's my first year too. Don't be nervous I'm sure you'll love it here and you'll make loads of friends' He smiled his beautiful big smile at me and I instantly smiled back. I know it sounds corny but my heart actually warmed when I looked into his eyes and I don't think I've ever felt comfortable talking about my mother to anyone else before. We talk for what seems forever but in reality were probably only an hour. Just when I think I may be falling for this boy my dreams get crushed by a blonde haired, blue eyed, preppy witch, literally.
'There you are babe! I've been looking for you' the most annoying high voice startled me out of my time on cloud nine. We didn't realise someone had entered until the voice startled us both and interrupted our conversation. James looked up at the girl and a small smile touched his lips before he replied.
'Hey sexy, sorry I couldn't find you on the platform.' Sexy, he just called her sexy. I felt like my heart had stopped, which is silly I know. I've only known the boy an hour and half get a hold of yourself Courtney!
'Are you going to introduce me to your new friend?' the girl asked with a sneer in her voice when she said friend.
'Oh sure, Lizzie this is Courtney, Courtney this is Lizzie.' He gestures to us with his hand when he says our names. I can't help but feel happy when he says my name. I know I'm pathetic.
'Hi, I'm his girlfriend. How do you know James?' Lizzie asks eyeing me, no doubt looking to see if I'm competition.
'I just met him actually' I reply forcing a friendly smile on my face. I wish she would already. She finishes sizing me up obviously thinking im not a threat.
'Oh well isn't that lovely. Come on babe come sit with me and the guys' she replies cheerily and holding her hand out to James. He looks at her and then at me and then he stands up and takes Lizzies hand. His looks me in his eyes and I think I see a glint of sadness in them, but I think I'm just imagining things.
'Bye Courtney, see you around' and with that he walks out the door being led by his girlfriend, turning around once and smiling a small smile at me. I always thought people were being over dramatic but now I understand. I think my heart actually broke.
