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Ch. 4 Hogwarts
Sammi's POV
That night had to of been the worst experience ever! After the coolest Quidditch game ever and making plenty of new friends before school even starts, I was running for my life from a bunch of moronic wizards in capes and masks! Luckily, Dad is perfectly safe, but they weren't able to capture any of the Death Eaters before they could escape.
Mom had a fit that night. The moment my feet had touched the ground when Cedric and I got back to my place, she came running out the door and started squeezing the life out of me. She kept on thanking Cedric for taking care of me- what was I, three? I could have fought!
I kept in touch with Cedric before the first of September, sending him messages with Ash, Eric's beloved black barn owl. And everyday, Ash would come back, with the day's mail, and a letter from Cedric for me.
Anyway, I'm sidetracking. Time to get back to the present.
I was standing on the platform 9 ¾ with my parents and Eric. Eric was holding onto Ash's cage, and I had my arms wrapped around my little golden Labrador puppy, Tia. Now I know that dogs are not on the school list of animals that are allowed in Hogwarts, but I just can't seem to part from my beloved 'princess'. That's what her name means- princess.
All my things, along with Eric's, were already being loaded onto the train, but I kept my little travel bag over my shoulder. It's nothing special- just a simple muggle compact bag that has a black celtic cross on the side pouch and two zippers. In it though, I keep my important things; my wand- which is made of yew wood and unicorn hair-, my purple MP3 player, my small makeup kit, some little dog treats, and some wizard money. And my good luck charm- my Alchemy ankh necklace. At my last school, I was a chaser on our Quidditch team, and every game, I would wear my necklace and we alwats won.
I heard a train whistle and looked up at mom and dad. "Now Samantha," mom started, "I want you to look after your brother, alright?"
"Come on Mom! I'm not a little kid! I don't need Sammi to baby-sit me ya know!" Eric whined. I tried to stifle a chuckle at that. Not a little kid? Acting like one's not very convincing, idiot!
"I think that's enough son," dad butts in. Thank Merlin for that! Dad walked up to us both and hugged each of us, followed by mom- both hugged me awkwardly seeing Tia was still in my arms. "We'll miss you two," Mom said. Tia barked. "And you too Tia."
With that, I quickly climbed onto the train and waved to my parents until they became no more then a spot. Then Eric and I started making our way through the small isle, trying to find an empty compartment. I found one, but as I was about to open the door, I heard my name being called.
"Sammi! Over here!" I looked three doors down and saw Cedric standing there, already dressed in his school uniform.
Ced's POV
I couldn't stop thinking about Sammi all day. I knew I was going to be seeing her soon, but I just couldn't get her out of my head. When I got to the platform, I looked around, trying to see her anywhere, but I couldn't. So I hopped onto the train and instantly found a compartment. I changed out of my normal clothing into my uniform.
I was walking out of my compartment, going to try and find where some of my friends were, and I saw Sammi three compartments down, about to head in. She looked as amazing as the last time I saw her. She was dressed in a pair of light jeans and a white top, a denim jacket tied around her waist. Her hair was pulled from her face to the side. She had a small black bag over her shoulder and in her arms was a little golden dog.
"Sammi! Over here!" I called to get her attention. It worked. She looked up and her radiant smile shined at me. I started walking over to her, but it was then that I noticed someone behind her.
He was about as tall as Sammi, given a few inches. He had really dark blue eyes that seemed very familiar and his brown hair was so messed up, it looked like he just woke up or something. The guy was dressed in black pants and a blue polo shirt. In his hands he held a large backpack and a cage that held a black barn owl.
"Hey Cedric!" Sammi said as she wrapped one arm around me. I returned the gesture, but I never took my eye off that guy. I reluctantly let go of Sammi and she must have seen me looking at him, because she looked over her shoulder. "Oh, sorry- my bad! Eric, I want you to meet Cedric Diggory. Cedric, this is Eric, my little brother."
"Hey! I'm only younger then you by one year Sam!" Eric exclaimed.
"Yeah, but that still makes ya my little bro, little bro!" she laughed, ruffling his hair a bit. They both started laughing and the dog started barking then.
"Oops! Sorry Princess," Sammi said as she scratched behind the dog's floppy ears. "Cedric, I forgot- this is Tia, my little puppy princess. Isn't she cute?"
"Yeah, real cute," I said as I reached out my hand to Tia. She sniffed at it for a couple seconds before she started licking it. I laughed and reached behind her head, affectionately petting her.
"Wow! She seems to like you. Usually she just growls at strangers and bites at them if they even try to touch her!" Eric said. "It took her six months to even warm up to me!"
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We were all sitting in my compartment, just joking around, and talking about simple things. A nice old witch had just come by asking if we had wanted anything sweet. Eric got Chocolate Frogs, Liquorice Wands, Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans, and some sort of fizzy drink. The boy sure could eat! Sammi got a bottle of pumpkin juice and a couple pumpkin pasties. I guess she likes pumpkin. And I got some Fizzing Whizzbees.
"So Ced," Eric said to me. "I gotta ask- do you have a thing for my sister?"
Sammi started choking on her pumpkin juice, coughing terribly from the sudden lack of air, and I started patting her on the back, trying to help. Once she was done, she smiled at me before turning to glare at her brother. He just looked at her sheepishly.
"Well I um- Well I mean-" I stumbled over my words. Sure, I shouldn't have any problem with a little brother, but what if Sammi didn't feel the same way? But how could she really feel that way anyhow? I mean, she only met me almost a week ago.
"I think we're almost there," Sammi piped up, seeing how awkward the situation was. "Eric, we need to get ready." She then placed Tia off her lap and onto the seat between us. Tia shot up onto my lap and nuzzled her head into me. I chuckled slightly and scratched her head lightly.
Sammi reached into her little bag and pulled out her wand and stood up, Eric doing the same from his backpack. With a flick of their wrists, their jeans and shirts turned into the school robes- both supporting their house symbol.
Sammi's POV
"You two aren't in the same house?" Cedric asked us. I looked back at him, seeing him sitting there with Tia in his lap, looking happy. It's really surprising. I've never seen her act like that to anyone except me so quickly.
"Nope," I said popping the 'p'. "Eric's suppose to be in Gryffindor with the Weasley twins, and of course, yours truly will be in... Hufflepuff, I think it's called."
"You too? What year?" Cedric asked.
"Seventh, of course! I'm going to be seventeen in two days after all!" I chuckled.
"Really? I didn't know that." "Well it's true!"
The train finally came to a stop. I grabbed my bag and Tia and all three of us hopped off. Then someone came over to take Tia to the school, and after a lot of convincing, I got them to agree to let me bring her with me.
Cedric, Eric, and I all walked over to the carriages- which looked like they were going to be pulled by themselves- and Eric quickly climbed in. But Cedric stood straight beside the door and formally held his hand out for me to take. I actually giggled a bit- something I would never really do- and accepted, letting Cedric help me into the carriage. Then he hopped in after me and shut the door as the carriage started moving. As Cedric was about to sit beside Eric, Tia caught his robe sleeve and tugged, making him sit beside me. She barked happily and jumped off my lap and sat between us, curled up into a little ball.
I chuckled before I let out a small yawn. I looked at Eric and saw that he too was tired, but he had already fallen asleep, snoring loudly. I feel sorry for the guys sharing rooms with him I thought as my eyes started drooping. I remember feeling something wrap around my shoulders before I drifted off.
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