I sat alone in a compartment in the back of the train. I took out another Animorph book to read on the way.
After two hours of reading I put it away and just stared out the window. I scratched Toby behind the ears a little--he appreciated that.
KNOCK. KNOCK.
"Uh...come in?" I said.
A boy entered the room he had messy black hair, glasses that looked too big on him, bright greens eyes, and a scar shaped like a bolt of lightning.
"Hi," the boy said, "can I sit here?"
"Yeah, sure, why not." I continued to look out the window. I didn't know why it was so hard to talk to these wizard people. I usally wasn't shy.
It was an awkward moment. It was completely silent, except for Toby's panting.
"So....." I finally said, breaking the silence.
"Yes?"
"Um....I'm Jamie, who are you?"
"Harry. Harry Potter."
I was going to ask him about the scar on his forhead, but decided not to. I knew it was rude, but I couldn't help but stare at it.
When he looked back at me, I quickly turned back to the window.
"Is it your fist time?" asked Harry.
"Yeah."
"Are you nervous?"
"A little, " I admitted.
"Don't worry, Hogwarts is great. I'm sure you'll love it."
I only shrugged.
"What house do you think you'll be getting into?"
I knew what the houses were. Hufflepuff. Griffindor. Ravenclaw. And Slytherin. Griffindor was for the brave; Ravenclaw for the smart; Hufflepuff for the hard-working and loyal; and Slytherin...it wasn't quite clear.
"I don't know. I mean I don't think I fit into any of those groups. Why, which one are you in?"
"Griffindor. But they're all pretty good--except for Slytherin."
"Why, what's wrong with it?"
"It's for the evil."
"Why is it's symbol a snake then?"
"Um...the person that founded it could talk to snakes."
"I can talk to snakes," I said, remembering the morning that I recieved the letter. The boy's eyes widened with curiousity. "Does that mean that I'm evil?"
"No, no. I can talk to snakes too it' just that-"
"Harry, there you are!" A girl came into the compartment. She had bushy brown hair an eyes. "We've been looking all over for you!"
"Sorry, I'm coming, Hermione."
She gave Toby a look. "You do know that dogs aren't allowed at Hogwarts."
My face burned with anger but I managed to keep control over myself somehow. "Yeah, but they made an exception for Toby here, he's special."
"Are you sure? I mean, I don't remember reading anything in Hogwarts O' History about pet exceptions."
Toby growled.
"I think he understands what you're saying," I muttered.
The girl gave me a look, and then left.
I was beginning to have a feeling that this would be a long ride...
Know, she's not going to fall in love with Harry--or anybody for that mater.
Please vote, I can't decide! Which house will she be and why? I only have one vote. Come on, guys! Pretty please? *Makes puppy face*
