Chapter 2 :
Hannibal waked up from the noise the train was making. She looked around only to see that it was dark outside as well as in their cabin. She felt something warm and little rough against her temple as something was pressed against her head as well. She looked up to see a peaceful sleeping Harry. Hannibal had fallen asleep on his shoulder and he was using her head as a pillow. "Aww he's sooo cute when he sleeps" she though, smiling. She looked across from them only to see Ron and Hermione cuddled in each other looking like two teddy bears. Hannibal put a hand on her mount to stop herself from giggling. They were so adorable together.
- What's so funny ? – asked a voice next to her.
Hannibal looked to her right only to see a now fully awake Harry. She pointed to the two across them and Harry mouthed an "Aww". Her shoulders started to shake from trying not to laugh. Harry put a finger in front of his mouth telling her to be quiet and then motioned to come closer. She moved her head closer to him as he whispered in her ear.
- They've been fancying each other from our third year at Hogwarts but they're just too shy to admit it.
His hot breath send shivers down her spine as he talked about their friends. Dirty thought entered her mind as she was trying to pay attention on what Harry was saying to her. When he pulled himself away from her she tried to concentrate herself to look him in the eyes.
- Really ? – she mouthed trying not wake the future couple.
- Yeah. – Harry mouthed back still looking her in the eyes.
They looked at each other for some time. Hannibal felt she could no longer be under his gaze and broke eye contact before she did something harsh and incredibly stupid. Instead she turned to her friend and Ron. "Something has to be done about those two." she thought.
Suddenly she felt tired and yawned, feeling her eyes closing. Harry smiled, feeling just the same way. She gave him a look that said "so what now?". He smiled and motioned to her to come to him. She did without much thinking and cuddled into him as he put a protective arm around her. She laid her head on his chest as his was on top of hers.
- You make a great pillow, you know ? - Harry whispered.
Hannibal just smiled and let the sleep come to her. And so they slept in each others arms.
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Hermione waked up from the noise Ron was making. He was snoring again. She shook him roughly and he waked up.
- Bloody hell. What was that for? – Ron asked as he stared at Hermione.
But Hermione immediately forgot about Ron as she was staring and something across from them. Ron followed her gaze only to feel his jaw hitting the floor. Either he was still sleeping and dreaming or he just needed glasses much more than Harry.
Hermione put a hand on her mouth as her eyes were wide open. Harry and Hannibal? Cuddled? God, they look so cute together. But when did that happened? How could have she missed? Oh, she was going to need a real good explanation about this later. She looked at Ron only to see her expression mirrored.
- We definitely have to do something about those two. – whispered Ron, a wide grin playing on his lips.
Hermione nodded putting her head on Ron's shoulder. Ron just laid his head back and they drifted off.
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The train was slowing down and it was almost noon. Hermione, Hannibal, Ron and Harry were long awake now and were putting on their robes.
- I can almost hear Dumbledore saying "Dig in.". – Ron said, his eyes closed as he imagined all the food that he could eat.
- Ugh, Ron we're not even there yet and you start talking about food? – asked Hermione.
- What? I'm hungry. – he replied innocently.
Hannibal shook hear head remembering last nights event. They are made for each other are they so blind to see it. She looked at Harry only to find that he already was looking at her. She gave him a shy smile and continued to pull down her luggage. Soon all the students were out of the train and were heading for something that looked like carriages.
Hannibal made her way to in front of one and looking amazed. The carriages were being pulled by an unusual type of winged horses.
- What are they ? – Hannibal asked without looking away from the creature.
- What are what ? – asked Hermione a little confused as she settled herself in the carriage.
- These creatures that are pulling the carriage ?
- There's nothing that's pulling the carriage. It's pulling itself like always. – Hermione said even more confused with her friend. She didn't see anything in front of the carriage. It seemed that neither did Ron judging the expression on his face.
- I can see them too. – Harry said as he made his way beside Hannibal. The two of them watched in amusement as the creature was looking too at them.
- These are called Thestrals.
Hannibal and Harry looked up to see a girl with long blond hair, pale skin, blue eyes and a book in her hands in the carriage. She had a dreamy expression.
- You can see them too? – asked Hannibal.
- Yes, but they can only be seen by those who have seen death. That's why they are invisible for most of us.
Hermione gave her a disbelieving look.
Harry's emerald eyes locked on Hannibal's grey ones. So if these creatures can only be seen by people who've seen death and Hannibal can see them that means that she's already seen death. Hannibal's eyes pleaded Harry not to question the matter. Fortunately, he decided not to. They climbed up in the carriage and sat across one another.
- Guys, this is Luna Lovegood. – Hermione introduced the blonde girl which still had that creepy dreamy expression on her face. The others introduced themselves as well and the carriage took off.
