Murder on the Hogwarts Express

by Its-Me-Kiwi

Hermione has received a job at Hogwarts and Harry is one of the Auror's tasked the duty of guarding the students on the Hogwarts Express since the escape of three known Death Eaters. When two students are found dead aboard the train Harry and Hermione go on a breathtaking adventure trying to find the killers. Alternative Universe. Harmony pairing.

2. Chapter 2: The Journey Begins!

Murder on the Hogwarts Express

Chapter 2: The Journey Begins!

Set on September 1st, 2000

Third Person

It had been two years since Hermione Granger had last boarded the Hogwarts Express to head back to London. And now, after completing her NEWTs and then travelling around the world with her two best friends, Hermione Granger would be returning to Hogwarts, for the first time since the end of the war. Professor McGonagall had contacted her back in late July, asking if Hermione would come back to Hogwarts to be the school's Librarian, as Madam Pince had retired from her post. The witch advanced through the barrier to Platform Nine and Three Quarters, straight into a tall, black-haired wizard.

"Sorry, Miss- Hermione!"

Hermione gasps in surprise before saying, "Harry! Why didn't you tell me you would be here?"

Harry sighed, "Truth be told, I didn't know I would be here until yesterday evening. The ministry has stationed me and five other Aurors here, we'll all be boarding the train as well. I believe it's 'cause of the three Death Eaters that escaped Azkaban. Kingsley wants the public to be sure that their children'll be safe, whilst on their way to Hogwarts."

"Ah," said Hermione as she mentally tried to stop herself from panicking. "I have to get on the train, Harry. I'll catch you in a compartment?"

Harry's confirmation was drowned out by the whistle of the train and they both jumped on the scarlet train, alongside the last few children on the platform, before the clock chimed eleven and the train ride began.

"So," began Harry as they settled themselves into a compartment, "What brings you here?"

"Madam Pince retired. I'll be taking her position," She replied.

"Congratulations, Hermione! I'm glad that someone genuinely nice will get that job since Pince was a git!"

Hermione frowned at Harry's word-choice but proceeded with the conversation, "Yeah. Hey, I wonder who the Transfiguration and Defence Against the Dark Arts professors are now?"

"And the Head of Gryffindor! McGonagall's Headmistress now remember," adds Harry.

"Oh, yeah!"

All of a sudden, a loud, earsplitting shriek rang out from further down the train before the lights abruptly went out and a loud pop! pop! pop! signals that three people had apparated. The Harry and Hermione drew out their wands, opened their compartment door and dashed down to the end of the train only to encounter…

Author's Note.

Aren't I an asshole :D

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-Kiwi