Okay everyone! GOMEN GOMEN GOMEN FOR NO UPDATE!!!!!! I went to camp and then had a major case of writer's block followed by tennis and school. One thing though…. I NEED REVIEWS!!!!!!! PLEEZ!!!!! Well here's the chapter! I hope you like it since I posted it out of desperation rather than inspiration.

For Harry, the rest of the summer spent in Diagon Alley went by too fast. The days were flew by as each day Harry, Hermione, and Ron wandered in the streets and played Quidditch in a nearby field. To the boys surprise (but they weren't entirely NOT expecting it) Hermione was quite the Quidditch player. When asked however, she just smiled and said she took after her grandfather.

However, all too soon did September first roll around and it was time to go. The trio managed to get a ride into Diagon Alley with the Weasleys. Of course, Molly Weasley nearly had a fit when she noticed what Hermione was wearing. Throughout the whole ride, the "scarlet woman" incident hung in the air with tension thick enough to be cut by a knife. The ride was taken in silence except for the twins eagerly plotting more schemes for the upcoming school year. As soon as the car reached the station it was a mad rush to get out of the car and to get luggage trolleys. "Thank god that's over with…." said Ron.

"Oh don't sound so relieved," joked Harry.

"He's got a point though. I really think your mum has it out for me Ron!" commented Hermione.

"Well, if you didn't dress with…. whatever you're wearing, maybe she wouldn't be so…." trailed off Ron.

"Old-fashioned?" quipped Hermione. "Really, I like what I wear!" And apparently so did quite a few others in the station. At the moment Hermione wore dark blue flare jeans with white highlights, a yellow Tommy Hillfiger midriff tunic top, and a red knitted crochet duster from Hollister. (A/N: I know they don't have T.H. and Hollister in England, but I have this outfit and I love it to death!) When all the luggage was loaded, the Weasleys, Harry, and Hermione said good-bye (a curt nod in Molly's case) and each took turns to get to Platform 9 3/4. The scarlet engine of the Hogwarts Express greeted them as well as huge masses of students saying good-byes to parents or transporting luggage to the train. With some help and an effort, the trio located an empty car and placed their trunks in it. "Thank god that we don't have to carry this into the dorms! It'd be hell!" exclaimed Ron.

"Here, here!" was the response as all three collapsed into a couple of seats.

"So Hermione, still have that all work no play thing going on?" joked Ron. Hermione glared at him. "Shut up. For your information no I don't. I just work hard that's all!"

"Yeah right. And I'm the bloody queen of England," mumbled Ron.

"Pleased to meet you then Your Majesty," said Hermione bowing in her seat. Harry snickered. Just as Ron was about to retort, a scream pierced through the air. "OH MY GOD!!!!!!!"

"What the hell?!?!?!?!?" exclaimed Harry and Ron as they raced out of the car. Hermione didn't say anything only just raced after them. "What's going on?!?!?!" exclaimed Ron. The crowds were in panic. "Harry, Ron! Up here!" yelled Hermione who had taken up a perch on a bench. Harry and Ron raced over and hopped up on to the bench. Despite the chaos, they could make out several wizards with their wands drawn massing towards a single point. And in that single point was the one and only Sirius Black.

lol. Cliffie! Basically I'm just getting nagged by my editor to work on this thing so I'll try and post up a chap. every weekend if I can. THIS TIME I MEAN IT, BUT ONLY IF I CAN GET SOME MORE REVIEWS!!!!!!

-Sailor Universe