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Christmas had ended and Harry eagerly anticipated his friends return. He couldn't wait for them to meet Aleida. Over vacation he had spent countless hours talking to. They would roam the castle, visit Hogsmeade all the time chatting about life. Harry was sure Ron and Hermione would like her.

Harry and Aleida waited at the train station for Ron and Hermione to show. At 11:00 on the dot the train pulled into the station. Harry ran along the determined to find Hermione and Ron, dragging Aleida by the cuff of her shirt. Harry didn't notice the thousands of eyes staring as he ran past. Nearly bowled over by the two, Hermione and Ron were shocked to see and new face. In fact it they were speechless for about five minutes they just stared at Aleida. Harry automatically launch into an explanation, never stopping for breath during the whole 10 minutes.

When he finish they seemed to be more confused than before. "Hi I'm Aleida," she added with smile knowing that they didn't understand a word harry said. Upon Harry's finish Ron exclaimed "Breathe Harry breathe!" "Hi I'm Ron annd . . . " "I'm Hermione!" they said as if it was ritual. "I feel as if I've known you forever" she started but then quickly added "Due to Harry's stories of you three" at notice of there open mouth stares. "Well I have to go talk to Professor Lupin about the new assignment. Hermione looked fear. Aleida noticed and said "Don't worry you already have it. It is extra credit! See you guys later!" she said as she ran off.

" I've missed you guys a lot while you were gone!" Harry said excitedly. "Well it looks like you've managed without us." Hermione noted. "She is really nice and fun to be around!" Harry said. " She's . . . . Ah . . . . Interesting" Ron tried. " So she dresses weird, does that matter?" harry said suspiciously. "No not at all I can't wait to get to know her," Ron quickly said. " Yeah Ron " Hermione adds sarcastically" no need to be superficial!" " I'm not what ever that means" Ron snapped " It's just . . . she seems way to familiar" All of a suddenly Harry felt a pang of pain in his chest. "And Hermione?" She nodded her head in silent agreement. " Really . . . wow . . . well . . . um?" Harry stuttered " And you know what's odd I swear that I've never seen her before now!" Ron said "Same here" whispered Hermione. An alarm went off in Harry's head and he remembered how he had met Aleida. "Me too!" Harry loudly exclaimed. "Woah" Ron muttered. That seemed to be the perfect word for the situation. The three continue walking in silence until the reach the front doors. Then suddenly Harry stopped and looked up. At the front door stood Aleida, as familiar and unknown as ever.