AN: here's the new chapter. Just to warn you guys... There will be pairings and slash later on in the story as we move ahead... Now lets start our chapter...

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The Train Ride

Suchita's POV

July passed by quickly. We all were adjusting to our new life.. Our house was once more fully magical. Mom and dad started using magic for everything.

Time passed and September came. I was waiting for this day for so long... Now with my memory back, we had no difficulty reaching the platform 9 3/4.

I met up with Luna and we started discussing our houses, classes and everything. As i was getting on the train after saying bye to my family and Mr. Lovegood, I saw a small boy with dark, messy hair get on the platform with a lanky red haired boy, who made me feel disgusted... I recognised the dark haired boy quickly. He was Harry Potter. I knew I had to be his friend but the red haired boy was sticking to him... and I didn't want to even talk to him. Weasleys were never good for company.

Leaving it for later, Luna and I started to find a compartment. Soon we found one empty at the end and we settled down. We were sitting across each other and suddenly Luna had a dazed expression on her face. I knew what she was seeing but I didn't comment. After coming out of her state she looked at me startled. But before she could speak I said,

"I know, but I can't be where I belong. Atleast for some years. I need to be with him till my father comes back. Then I will take my rightful position."

She fell silent after that. Not 5 minutes later Harry entered our compartment. He looked at us and said, "Sorry, but there's no place anywhere else."

"It's alright. I am Suchita, Suchita Patil and this is Luna Lovegood."

"I am Harry Potter." And I just nodded at that. He was shocked by my lack of reaction but sat down beside me. Soon I broke the silence.

"Look Harry, I know this is weird, but I can't help it. I know what you have went through and trust me I would have helped you if I could. But right now I want us to be friends. OK?"

Harrys POV

Wow! I mean she is confusing but commanding as well. If anyone ever talked to me like this I won't even give them a chance. But not her. I trust her already and I don't know why.

"OK, I guess... Friends..."

Suchita's POV

Good so far...

We started talking but then I got a warning and I looked at the door suddenly and said, "He's coming... Do be friendly to him but not overly. We don't want to go making friends with the wrong sort."

Harry looked surprised but Luna just nodded...

And then the door to our compartment opened to show Ronald Weasley standing there panting. He looked from Luna to me to Harry and sighed in relief.

He muttered, "Finally found him." "Were you trying to find him?" I asked.

"No!" he shouted... "OK, you don't have to shout though." He looked sheepish. But then he said, "I couldn't find an empty compartment. There is no space elsewhere. Can I join you?"

While he was talking, Luna lied down on her seat taking up the full space and yawning for show. While I streched my legs giving Harry a pointed look and he scrambled on the seat to do the same..

Then I looked up at him and said, "Sorry, but we don't have space either. Maybe you should try and look somewhere else."

Ronald got angry, his face turning a red colour which matched his hair. And left.

As the door shut behind him Luna sat up and heaved a sigh of relief.

"Got rid of the pest. Now just the buck-toothed left.. " Luna said.

I just nodded in response but Harry looked rather confused.

Harry's POV

I was damn confused by these girls. They seem nice but then they behave so rudely to the red haired boy. But I still can't bring myself to feel bad for him or rather feel angry to these girls.. specially to Suchita. I don't know why...

"Look I know what you are thinking. Trust me what happened was for the best. You won't understand it now but you will eventually. Till then just try to trust me and my decisions even if I am a stranger to you." Suchita said gently and I could tell that she was being sincere.

"OK.. " I said.

"Right now I need you to know this. You NEED to get in Gryffindor. I will be in it too. And one more thing Harry... Ronald, the red haired boy will try to befriend you. Let him try, treat him as if he is your friend but don't, and I mean don't, get attached to him or Granger. You will regret it later. And yes I know you are Harry Potter, The-Boy-Who-Lived but trust me I am not impressed. Everyone will be awed and will want to talk to you but don't worry about it."

I was shocked. We had just met an hour or so ago and she was already bossing me around... But I could tell this was for my own good so I just nodded already feeling like I had made the right decision.

Suchita's POV

Harry seemed to trust me quickly. Of coarse it was good but it was surprising as well.

Soon the train came to a stop. We all had changed into our uniforms earlier.

"It's weird how no-one came to disturb us." Harry said. "No, it's not. Suchita placed a repelling charm on the door so that nobody could come near it." Luna told him smilingly.

Harry looked at me with an impressed look but I just rolled my eeyes and said, "I just didn't want to meet Granger so soon."

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AN: So did you like it?? Shoud I continue or leave it?? This is my first story so please forgive me for any mistakes which I made... Tell me your views on the story...

The next chapter includes The Sorting... Will anything change this time?? Or will it still be the same?? Wait to find out...