Chapter 4:

The Hogwarts Express

September First, The Hogwarts Express sat at kings cross station, the engine running. Few students were already at Platform nine and three quarters. The clock ticked, Eleven o'clock slowly rolling around.

"Cassy!" Lucius yelled up the stairs.
"I'm up!" She yelled back.

20 minutes later Cassy pushed her trunk down one step, it slid down the other steps. She went to the dining table, while Lucius took her trunk outside.

"Harry, Ron!" Mrs. Weasley yelled.

They ran downstairs with a few things they forgot to pack. The others were all outside waiting. Sirius was in his dog form, He wouldn't stay. He wanted to go and say bye to Harry there.

A few minutes later they arrived at Kings cross. They went to Platform Nine and Three Quarters. Fred and George, then Sirius and Mr. Weasley, followed by Mrs. Weasley, Ginny, and Lupin. Last Harry, Ron, and Hermione.

Cassy arrived at the platform. She said her goodbyes to Lucius then walked to the train. Lexi followed. Draco approached Cassy.

"Hel-" He was cut off by Lexi's barking. Lexi took off.
"Ugh... Lexi!" Cassy looked at Draco then went to get Lexi. Lexi stopped at a black lab. Ginny stood beside him, the others were in a deep conversation. Sirius clawed Lexi in the leg. Causing Lexi to claw his nose.
"Hey!" Cassy smacked the lab on the nose, she picked up Lexi, "Watch your dog." She said coldly to Ginny.

She turned around and walked over to Draco, "Sorry," She said as she approached him.
"it's ok. How are you?" He asked.
"Fine, a little nervous."
"Why be nervous?"
"I'm starting a new school."
"Don't be nervous. You'll be fine."
"Really?"
"Of course. I'll show you around after the welcome feast. But I've got to go for now. I'll see you later?"
" Yeah."

She turned around and got on the train. She came to a compartment, there were three people. She knocked then opened the door.

"Hi, can I sit here?" She asked.
"Sure, " Hermione said as she scooted over to make room. Cassy put her trunk on the rack, then sat down next to Hermione. All three of them kept their eyes on her as if she was dangerous.
"who are you?" Hermione asked, breaking the silence.
"Cassidy pot-"she stopped, "Cope."
"well Cassidy, I'm Hermione Granger, this is Ro-"
"Ron Weasley and Harry Potter, I know all 3 of you."
"How?" Harry asked Curiously.
"I know someone who knows you all."
The compartment door opened. Ginny stood there, freezing in place at the sight of Cassy.

"Oh great," She said as she squeezed in between Ron and the window.
"What?" Hermione asked.
"You guys have met, I was hoping to never see her again," She pointed at Cassy.
"Why?" Ron asked.
"Spill," Hermione said facing Ginny.
" She smacked Snuffles in the nose."
"The damn dog clawed my dog, he could have injured her!" Cassy said trying to defend herself.
"It was your dogs fault! She kept barking acting like she's bigger than him."
"She's has chihuahua blood in her, she's going to do that."
"She still deserved-"
"STOP!" I see we got off to a bad start. Cassidy-" Hermione was cut off.
"Cassy."
"Cassy this is Ginny Weasley, Ginny, this is Cassy," Hermione looked at Cassy.
"Cope," She said as she stroked Lexi's head, who was curled up in a ball asleep.

Cassy glared coldly at Ginny. For the third time the compartment opened. There stood Remus Lupin.

"What's all the racket for?" He asked.
"Ginny met Cassy and got all mad because Cassy smaked snuffles on the nose because snuffles clawed her dog."Hermione said in one breath.
Lupin looked from Ginny to Cassy, "Hi, I'm Remus Lupin."
"Cassy Cope," she shook his hand.
He noticed a resemblance between Cassy and Harry, but he thought to himself, It couldn't be. Ginny left the compartment, Ron and Harry scooted over. Lupin sat down, he couldn't stop thinking about Cassy and how she looked so much like Lily Potter.

Draco wandered down the halls looking in each compartment. He was looking for Cassy. He frightened some students, unaware of Cassy's impact on him. He found himself stopping from doing cruel things, afraid of how she'd react.

"where'd you come from Cassy?" Harry asked.
"California."
"Cali who?" Asked Ron, who was stuffing his face with sweets from the trolly.
"California, it's a state on the north continent, North America."
"what brings you here? Especially in your 5th year?" Asked Remus.
"My family, my secrets, my life."
"Huh?" Ron looked confused.
"Nothing, there's a lot of things that have occurred in my past."

The compartment door swung open. There stood Draco and his crones, Goyle and Crabbe.
"Hello weas- Weasley, Granger, and Potter," He corrected himself when he noticed Cassy was with them, "Cassy, why sit in here with them? We have a compartment."
" I'm good Draco, I don't even have a house yet."
"Can I stay here?"
" NO!" the trio said at once.
"There's not enough room," added Hermione.
"Draco, how about you meet me here when we arrive? Then I can walk with you."
"Alright." Draco said sighing.

The train ride went on, Cassy taught them some muggle games so they could pass the time. As the train came to at stop the trio got their robes on and they left Cassy, who waited for Draco. For once Draco appeared without his crones. He took her hand then let go. He wasn't sure if he should hold it or not. They got in a carriage, then walked into the entrance hall. Draco went to the Slytherin table, Cassy met Professor McGonagall, in the entrance hall.


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