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Chapter 4
~*~ Playing With Fire ~*~



Harry awoke the next morning. He looked down and saw Vanessa was not there. He took a quick scan of the room and saw her coming down the stairs. She was wearing a pair of faded blue jeans and a light yellow tank top. Her hair was braided then put up into a tight bun. She was carrying another pair of clothes in her arms. She threw them to him.

"Here Harry. Hurry up and change or we will be late," Vanessa said disappearing around the corner into the kitchen.

"Late for what, Vanessa," Harry yelled to her.

"The train to Hogwarts, of course," she giggled back, her head peering around the corner again.

"Oh," Harry said getting up and running to the bathroom to change. He came out and walked into the kitchen and saw the whole Weasley clan, Hermione, and Vanessa sitting at the table, eating french toast and eggs. There was a plate waiting for Harry by Vanessa.

"Good morning, Harry," they all said in unison.

"Hey," Harry said, rubbing the back of his neck in the intrum, then slowly taking his place beside Vanessa.

After eating their breakfast and finish packing, everyone was ready to go. they all piled into the limos the Ministry had once again sent for them. After about 30 minutes they arrived at Kings Cross. Everyone got their stuff together and walked to the platform between 9 and 10. One by one they all crossed to platform 9 and 3/4.

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Harry, Vanessa, Ron, and Hermione all found a compartment to occupy the four of them. As Ron and Harry talked about the adventures they most certainly did not want to encounter this year and Vanessa and Hermione talked about the teachers, there was a slight tap at the door.

"Come in," Hermione said looking up, just as the rest of them did.

A girl, about 14 or 15 walked in timidly. She had jet black hair that went down to her shoulders. She worn small, thin glasses that covered shimmering dark brown, almost chocolate colored eyes. She had a thin body which went well with her average height.

"ROCHELLE!!!! Oh my God," Hermione yelled.

"HERMIONE!!! Hi," Rochelle said back as they gave eachother a friendly hug.

"I had no idea at all that you went here. When did you come back from Italy," Hermione asked.

"I would say about four weeks ago. I was going to try and contact you in some way, but I never got the chance," Rochelle said back politely.

Behind Hemione the others looked at eachother curiously as Hermione and this girl rattled away with eachother. They seemed to, or at least Hermione forget they were there. So, Harry cleared his throat quite loudly. Hermione turned around and gasped.

"Rochelle, I completely forgot. This is Vanessa, Harry, and Ron. My best friends," Hermione said laughing.

"Hello, Rochelle," Vanessa said waving, a smile spreading across her face.

"Hi, Rochelle," Harry said looking, making eye contact with her.

"'Allo, Rochelle," Ron said slightly waving.

"Hello everyone. And excuse me for prying into lives, but are you Harry Potter," she asked curiously.

"In the flesh," Harry chuckled.

"Mmm... Hermione. Is it okay if I stay in here with you and your friends," Rochelle said turning to Hermione with pleading eyes.

"Of course Rochelle, come take a seat over here," Hermione said showing her. Soon, the five students were engaged in a discussion about where Rochelle was from, who her parents were, etc.

Soon, there was another knock, louder than the first at the door. They all yelled to come in, but didn't look up. Malfoy and his gang walked in, laughing at an inside joke about Harry, Hermione, and Ron.

"If it isn't Potty, Mudblood, and Weasley," Malfoy said.

All five heads turned at the same time. Malfoy noting there were two more pairs of eyes, had to comment on that.

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"Well, well, well. What two beautiful ladies have we here," Malfoy said with a crooked smile, squeezing between Rochelle and Vanessa. Ron, Hermione and Ron all gave Malfoy an evil look. And if looks could kill, Malfoy would have dropped dead right there.

"I am Draco Malfoy," he said shaking both girls hands.

"That's very nice, like I even wanted to know," Vanessa said sacastically as the others tried their best to stifful a laugh.

"Well, that's not very nice, little girl," Malfoy said trying to rub up against her.

"Please tell me you are not trying to do what I think you are trying to do," Vanessa said looking out the window, just as Rochelle moved to the opposite side of the compartment.

"Maybe, I am," Malfoy said, practically with a threating tone.

"Mmm.. you may not want to do that," Vanessa snickered.

"And why is that," Malfoy smiled.

Vanessa bent over and whispered into his ear, "Because, I like to play with fire."

"What do you mean," Malfoy asked.

Vanessa made a swift movement with her hand over his robes and a small fire started. Malfoy tried desperatlety to make it stop, but was having no luck. Vanessa layed her hand on the fire for a few seconds and upon lifting her hand, the fire was gone.

"What in the bloody hell did you do that for," Malfoy shreaked.

"Let's just say it was a present from me to you," Vanessa said cruelly and feelingless. She then turned her head and looked out the window without blinking.

Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle exited the compartment. Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Rochelle all looked at Vanessa with wide eyes and mouths that touched the floor. Nobody spoke for the rest of the ride to Hogwarts.

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