Leaky Cauldron, London, September 1st.
"I can't find it!" came the voice of a 16-year-old Hermione, dashing around in one of the rooms of the Leaky Cauldron, while Ron was pacing in the background. Meanwhile Harry was outside, hauling the trunks into the back of a Ministry car, Mr.Weasley had proven himself useful once again. The three were to meet the rest of the Weasleys and Grangers at Kings cross that morning. Of course, they were running late. "Hurry up Hermione!" pressed Ron, Harry could hear them from outside, and then she finally found it, the hourglass. With all the extra classes she had signed up for this year, again. She'd need it. She stuffed it in her pocket carefully, and then dragged Ron out of the Leaky Cauldron, thanking Tom the innkeeper quickly on their way out.
They reached Kings cross with 20 minutes to spare. Weasleys with their bright red hair weren't hard to spot, and the Grangers obviously were there also. All glad to see that the three were all right. Mrs. Weasley and Granger hugged Ron tightly, then Hermione, and last but not least lovable Harry. The bunch had gotten so close in the past few years; they were like a big family. Harry who had nothing but them, considered them like a family, not forgetting Sirius Black though, his godfather. The group talked excitedly about their summer vacations, Ginny had much to tell Hermione about going to see Charlie in Romania. They were all ushered onto the Hogwarts Express by Molly, as the whistle blew loudly once, then a last time for the tardy ones. The journey from Platform 9 and ¾ to Hogwarts seemed short, considering they all had much to talk about, they had been surprised by Trolley lady, and Harry bought treats for everyone. The voyage went undisturbed, fortunately.
Great Hall, Hogwarts, September 1st.
All the students were seated at their respective tables; Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin, except for the first years, who were huddled up front waiting to be sorted. All looked scared, as though they thought they'd have to endure a never-ending test. Harry's stomach gave a low growl as the ceremony began, and he looked over to Ron who was munching happily on a bag of Bertie Botts. Professor McGonagall still standing strong was in charge of the sorting, like every other year. The teachers were very much still the same except for a few subjects. There was, Severus Snape, Rubeus Hagrid, Professor Sprout, Flitwick, Lupin, Headmaster Dumbledore, and many others Harry had never seen, but was sure they taught something Hermione well knew of. The ceremony ended and all were happy to begin the feast; it was the one thing all students awaited with glee on September 1st.
"I can't find it!" came the voice of a 16-year-old Hermione, dashing around in one of the rooms of the Leaky Cauldron, while Ron was pacing in the background. Meanwhile Harry was outside, hauling the trunks into the back of a Ministry car, Mr.Weasley had proven himself useful once again. The three were to meet the rest of the Weasleys and Grangers at Kings cross that morning. Of course, they were running late. "Hurry up Hermione!" pressed Ron, Harry could hear them from outside, and then she finally found it, the hourglass. With all the extra classes she had signed up for this year, again. She'd need it. She stuffed it in her pocket carefully, and then dragged Ron out of the Leaky Cauldron, thanking Tom the innkeeper quickly on their way out.
They reached Kings cross with 20 minutes to spare. Weasleys with their bright red hair weren't hard to spot, and the Grangers obviously were there also. All glad to see that the three were all right. Mrs. Weasley and Granger hugged Ron tightly, then Hermione, and last but not least lovable Harry. The bunch had gotten so close in the past few years; they were like a big family. Harry who had nothing but them, considered them like a family, not forgetting Sirius Black though, his godfather. The group talked excitedly about their summer vacations, Ginny had much to tell Hermione about going to see Charlie in Romania. They were all ushered onto the Hogwarts Express by Molly, as the whistle blew loudly once, then a last time for the tardy ones. The journey from Platform 9 and ¾ to Hogwarts seemed short, considering they all had much to talk about, they had been surprised by Trolley lady, and Harry bought treats for everyone. The voyage went undisturbed, fortunately.
Great Hall, Hogwarts, September 1st.
All the students were seated at their respective tables; Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin, except for the first years, who were huddled up front waiting to be sorted. All looked scared, as though they thought they'd have to endure a never-ending test. Harry's stomach gave a low growl as the ceremony began, and he looked over to Ron who was munching happily on a bag of Bertie Botts. Professor McGonagall still standing strong was in charge of the sorting, like every other year. The teachers were very much still the same except for a few subjects. There was, Severus Snape, Rubeus Hagrid, Professor Sprout, Flitwick, Lupin, Headmaster Dumbledore, and many others Harry had never seen, but was sure they taught something Hermione well knew of. The ceremony ended and all were happy to begin the feast; it was the one thing all students awaited with glee on September 1st.