Chapter 2
As Harry continued to read, he was shocked that the wards tripped. He could feel it fall and he was about to reinstall them when the compartment opened. He was shocked. It was nobody powerful or threatening except for a bushy haired, buck toothed girl. Harry was about to tell her to leave until he looked at her eyes. Deep chocolate eyes stared at his emerald eyes. He was wondering just how deep her eyes could go and he felt a strange connection form. "Hello, my name is Hermione Granger. I was hoping if I could stay here. Everywhere else is full." Said the girl. Harry nodded his agreement and gestured to the seat across from him.
The two sat in silence, reading the books that they had brought with them. It wasn't until she finished reading Hogwarts a History that she looked up and noticed that he was reading the charms book that she asked, "Can you perform any of these spells? I've been able to cast several." Harry smirked internally. So she was a competitive girl. This would make an interesting relationship. "I've actually been able to cast all of them." He said. Let's see how she reacts to that, he thought. "Really? Let's see then." She stated. Harry had to hand it to her, she truly had some nerve to challenge him.
Harry whipped his wand out and said, "Lumos." His wand lit up and shined in her face, illuminating her eyes. Harry was enchanted again and said, "Nox." Hermione smirked and said, "I already know that one." Harry smirked at her right back and said, "Oh really? Here you are all talk but no walk. Show me what you know." Hermione lifted her wand and pointed her wand at the broken seams of the cushions on the seats. "Reparo." She said in a confident manner. The seams wove themselves to fix themselves and Harry applauded politly. He wanted to keep her around so when she finished demonstrating, Harry said, "Let's see how much you can handle before you grow tired of casting minial spells."
Hermione smirked at his challenge and for the half part of the ride they were performing spells that they should have been learning while at their time in Hogwarts. Harry smiled and felt new emotions running through him. He never felt this carefree before in his life. He never felt his cheeks hurt from smiling so much. He could feel peace inside of himself. It was an amazing feeling. Harry and Hermione were so caught up in their fun that they barely acknowledge the boy who came in.
"Excuse me?" said the boy. Harry and Hermione stopped and blinked in surprise. They turned to face th boy and saw a small round-faced boy who had pleading eyes. "Have any of you seen a toad? He's mine and his name is Trevor." Said the boy.
Harry didn't want to stop having the fun he felt. He wanted more. He was about to tell the boy no when—"Oh I'm sorry, we haven't. Would like for us to help you?" asked Hermione. Harry glared at the boy from behind Hermione that it made the boy shiver. "Y-yes?" asked the boy, uncertain of Harry's reaction. Hermione smiled and said, "Ok then, my name is Hermione Granger and this is-"
Hermione frowned and looked at Harry. "I'm sorry, but I never did catch your name." Harry felt his heart race and felt like an animal trapped in a corner. Should he tell her that he was the unwanted child of the Potters?
Thankfully, a knock was heard and everybody turned around to see a blonde haired boy ranked by two thick-skinned bodyguards.
"I heard that James Potter Junior was coming to Hogwarts this year, do you happen to know anything?" said he blonde-haired boy. "No, but I've also heard about it." Said the round-faced boy.
The blonde haired boy extended his hand and said, "My name is Draco Malfoy." Harry looked at his hand but the round-faced boy shook it first, "Neville Longbottom." "Longbottom? I've always heard from your relatives that you were a squib." Said Draco, raising an eyebrow. Neville blushed red and muttered too low for them to hear. "Hermione Granger." Said Hermione. Draco looked at her and gave a slight sneer, "A muggleborn, I see." Hermione stiffened and said, "Is that a problem?" Draco looked her over and said, "We'll see." Hermione frowned a little at that but said nothing. Draco looked at Harry and waited.
Harry could feel everybody's eyes on him and decided to get it over with. "Harry Potter." To say everybody was surprised was an understatement. Draco and his hulking guards blinked in surprise while Hermione and Neville gaped at him with their mouths hitting the floor.
Harry waited for a response before coolly replying, "Well I see that since none of you believe me, kindly leave the compartment." Of course nobody did and Harry felt the familiar feelings of rage. "GET OUT!" he yelled. Magic came off in waves and everybody shivered in fear.
Hermione took a deep breath and said, "I believe you." She touched his hand and the magic flared down. Harry coolly regarded everybody in the room and waited.
Hey readers, it's a short chapter but I had a really bad summer so far so bear with me. My laptop is finally fixed and I hope you're not disappointed. I'm trying really hard with this Dark Harry fic. Suggestions and reviews are always welcomed :D
