It was the day before all of the Hogwarts students would be returning. Your teachers gave you the last day of your alone time off. So, you and Hagrid decided to run around the castle while you still had a chance. It was so quiet since all of the Professors were getting their lessons planned. After exploring the castle, you and Hagrid headed off towards the forest to meet up with some Thestrals. Hagrid sensed that there was something between you and the animals. Every time you were around one, you looked deep into their eyes and they would stare lovingly into your lilac colored eyes. Little did he know that you were talking to them, connecting with them. One Thestral in particular took a liking to you. She knew that you had astounding powers. Her name was Alachi. She was one of the more powerful Thestrals in the forest.

Rayline, people. They have been in the forest.

People? Other than me and Hagrid? Like who?

People coming. Evil looking people. Wearing black clokes.

Evil? Have they done anything to you or the others?

No. Not yet. But, the Centaurs fear for their lives. They have came to us for assistance. They knew you would come to us and asked me to get you to help us.

Sure. Anything for you guys. What do I have to do?

For now, help us try and keep the men out.

Yes, Alachi. I will.

You then left the forest. Hagrid had many questions for you about your connection to animals. But, he decided to hold it back and let you tell him when you're ready to tell him. You walked back to Hagrid's hut for the last time to stay, in silence. You could feel confusion oozing from Hagrid.

No sooner than you fell asleep, you had to wake up. "Ray! Ray! Wake up! It's yer firs' day o' school!" you heard Hagrid bellow. "Ok, ok, Hagrid. I'm up!" you say dragging yourself out of bed. You got dressed in your robes and brushed your hair. Hagrid then walked you to the castle and you met with Professor McGonnagle. "Hello, Rayline. Please stand out here while we get the first years sorted. Come in when Professor Dumbledore has called for you." she told you. You nodded your head and leaned against the wall. You heard the sorting hat sing some type of song and sorted all the way down to Zacharias. "And now, I have to welcome --" Dumbledore said. 'Yay! My entrance!' you thought. You were so excited! " -- a girl from Alabama in the United States. Rayline Farland. She will be learning with the sixth years. Please come in, Rayline." You entered. You looked over to see everyone staring at you. You caught the eye of a messy black haired boy with glasses. You went and sat down on the stool and had the hat placed on your head. "Hmm. You are super smart and would do well in Ravenclaw. Although, you are sly and many would like you in Slytherine. But, you are brave and loyal above all. So, it better be ... GRYFFINDORE!" the sorting hat yelled.

The Gryffindore table roared in cheering. You went and sat down by a brown haired boy. "Hello. My name is Seamus." you heard him say. "Hello. I"m Rayline." you say back. You guys chatted and ate for the rest of dinner. It's nice to have a friend in your year. Once back in the Common Room, you went up to your dorm. You had the one by the window. Perfect for thinking. About ten minutes later, a bushy brown headed girl walked in. "Oh. Hello, my name is Hermione. Hermione Granger." "Hello. I'm Rayline. Rayline Farland." you told her, shaking her hand. "It's nice to have a girl in here that I could talk to." she said. "Yeah. I know. I"m new here. So, I don't really know anyone." you told her. "Well, come on. I want you to meet some of my friends." she grabbed your hang and ran you down the stairs into the Common Room. The room was empty except a red head and the very handsome green-eyed boy you saw in the Great Hall.

"Ron, Harry. This is Rayline Farland." Hermione said. "Rayline, this is Ronald Weasley." she said pointing to the red head. He smiled and said hello. "And, this, Ray, is Harry Potter." she said pointing to the green-eyed boy. You saw him blush as you smiled and sweetly said 'hello'. "So, I finally get to meet the fantastic trio. I've heard so much from Hagrid." you tell them. "You've met Hagrid already?" Harry asked. "Yes. And he's told me a lot about you, Mr. Potter." He blushed and continued to ask you random questions about Alabama as Ron and Hermione just stared at each other.

Are they an item?

How'd you do that without talking?

Don't tell anyone. I can talk to other people in their heads. But, I'm not an mind reader or anything.

Oh. That's freaky. But, awesome.

Well, answer my question, Mr. Potter. Are they or are they not an item?

Oh, Hermione and Ron? Nah. They won't admit their feelings to one another.

That is so retarded. Look at them! I've known them not even a day and I can tell they're meant to be together!

Yeah. I've been trying to get Ron to make his move for the past six years.

Maybe we can do something about it...

What?

Oh... never mind.

"Well, I"m off to bed." you said getting up. "Yeah, me too." Harry said following you.

Hermione soon walked in to the dorm. "So, Hermione. How's Ron?" you ask. "What do you mean 'How's Ron?' If you want to know, ask him yourself." she said. "You know what I Mean, Hermione!" "I do not!" You saw her blush. "I know you like him. And, I know he likes you. I know I've only known you guys for a day, but like I was telling Harry, I know you guys are supposed to be together!" "Oh, come off yourself! Wait. When did you tell Harry? I was with you two the whole time." She eyed you down knowing something was up. "Oh. I don't know what you're talking about. Good night!" you said sliding under the covers and pretending to go to sleep. Finally, after thirty minutes of waiting, you actually dozed off.