"Are you sure you've gotten everything you need?" My mum's voice rang from the other end of the hall. I turned my head to face her, and nodded. She just gave a small smile and nodded back. "Well then, let's go to King's Cross." I grabbed my bags and owl and grabbed onto my mums hand as we apparated to King's Cross, with out any Muggle's seeing. My mom dusted her clothes off and turned to me. "I hope you have a great year." She began, "I'll see you at Christmas, correct?" She asked.
"Yes, mum." I groaned and she gave a small chuckle to my groaning. I, soon enough, heard the train, meaning it was time to board before it leaves.
"Bye, Sweetheart." She smiled. I gave her a small hug and peck on the cheek before I ran off onto the train. I took a quick pase to the back of the train -the area where only Slytherin's are allowed- and saw all of my friends. The first one I noticed was Draco. I gave a small squeal and ran up to him, giving him a tight hug. Draco's like my older brother. Or at least by an hour older, brother. Anyway, As I tightly hugged Draco, he also gave me a tight hug back. I heard someone clear their throat. Draco and I pulled away, but Draco's arm slide around my waist as we faced Pansy Parkison, Gregory Crabbe, and Vincent Goyle. I gave a slight smile and nod to them. Pansy glared at me while I smirked at her. We're not really... Friends. I chuckled as I took a seat next to Draco, his arm still wrapped around my waist.
"Well..." Pansy started. And so began the awkward conversation.
"I can't believe we're back at this filthy school." Draco spat. I looked at him and rolled my eyes. He saw me and his smirk disappeared. He gave a small sigh and took my hand. "Whatever, let's just go inside." He mumbled. I nodded my head, walking inside with him and walking over to the Slytherin table. I wonder if there's gonna be any new students here today, this year.
"Settle down, settle down." Professor Dumbledore instructed. I sighed and slumped down, practically leaning on Draco. He gave a small, quiet chuckle. I gave a small smile and intertwined my left hand with his right hand. I love Draco- In a brotherly, sisterly way.
"Hm... Brave... That's definitely a Gryffindor." The Sorting Hat spoke. "But also smart, like a Ravenclaw. Hm... Secretive and Sneaky like a Slytherin... Hm, I know... Slytherin!" The Sorting Hat shouted. All of the Slytherin's cheered. I looked over at Draco who just had a scowl on his face. I rolled my eyes and sat up. He looked down at me with wonder in his eyes. Especially when I let go of his hand. I looked back up to where Professor Dumbledore was speaking. I sighed and zoned out, not listening to a thing that he, or anyone else was saying. That was until I heard something important.
"This year, Hogwarts is hosting the TriWizard Tournament!" He cheered. Everyone cheered as well. A little while later, he began introducing the two schools, staying here at Hogwarts this year. Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. I nearly spilled my pumpkin juice on Draco.
"So... Like, this?" I asked as I flicked my want, casting the alohomora spell on a lock, but it didn't work. Draco chuckled. "I guess not..." I mumbled, placing my wand by my side. Draco came up behind me, and guided me through the spell, making the right hand movement. I gave a small blush when I felt Draco's breath hit the side of my neck. I looked down at the floor, embarrassed for two reasons. One, I couldn't do the correct hand movement for a simple spell, and two, I just blushed at a simple thing my best friend did. Draco gave a small chuckle and I looked back up. He gave me a small smile. Wait, what's happening. Am I turning soft just for something simple my best friend, Draco Malfoy, did? I shook that thought out of my head.
"Whatever, Draco." I sneered. "It's just a simple hand movement." I scoffed. Draco rolled his eyes, looking away from me. Yep, this always happens. We always get in a fight for the simplest things. And it lasts for a while.
"Right, Anna. Make sure next time you need a tutor, I'm not your first choice." He sneered, walking up to his room. I groaned and pased around the common room. Well, If I end up failing, I'm pretty sure that I'm gonna blame Draco.
"Why you do down, Belle?" I heard someone call. I looked towards the door; the place the voice came from. That's when I saw Blaise Zabini. I gave a small smirk toward him, while crossing my arms in front of me. Blaise Zabini. The quite Slytherin, who always gets the best grade- in Slytherin. I forgot how... attractive... he was. I just realized what I was thinking and shook that thought out of my head. Again, I need to focus on my father coming back. Not boys.