This chapter kind of skips a little...sorry :)

Hermione kissed her mother goodbye. "I'll be fine" she said. Hermione's

mom brushed the hair out of her face. "You look great today" her mother

told her.

Hermione was now feeling better, and it was time to go to Hogwarts. She felt

nervous about leaving her mother alone in that house, but her mom told

her not to worry.

Hermione hugged her mom tight. "Goodbye"

Hermione carried her luggage into the train station, and soon was on platform

9 3/4. She looked around for her friends, but found herself mostly looking

mostly for one person. Hermione turned, and saw Ginny bouncing up and down,

her red hair looking like it was on fire. Ginny pushed through the crowd, and

gave Hermione a huge hug. "Hermione you look great!" she squealed.

"So do you!" lied Hermione, Ginny, well, was the same, except for her hair,

which she grew longer-and maybe the make-up on her face.

"My brothers looking for you" whispered Ginny.

Hermione rolled his eyes. "Isn't he always?"

Ginny gave Hermione another hug, and dashed to meet another of her friends.

Hermione stood there for a few seconds, and just looked around.

Her mind was still full of thoughts. She was broken from concentration,

when someone bumped into her. She looked up. He had found her.

"Harry!!" she squealed, throwing her hands around him.

"Hey Hermione!-Wow. You look fantastic!" Harry looked her over, and

smiled.

"I missed you" Hermione said, blushing.

"Yeah-" Harry was cut off by Ron, pushing through the crowd, calling loudly

for Hermione.

"Hermione!" Ron said "I'm so glad to see you!" Ron tried to kiss her,

but since Harry was watching, she pulled away. Ron looked at her, confused.

Just then Draco pushed through. "Ah, if it isn't Weasley, and Potter"

"Get out of here, Draco!" shouted Ron.

Hermione looked at him. Wow. He had defiantly changed over the break. He

was-it was hard for Hermione to admit this-hot.

"Where's that ugly mudblood, Granger?" Draco said, looking around. "Good.

She missed the train."

"Sorry to disappoint you" Hermione said, looking him in the eye.

"But, I'm right here"

Draco just stared, looking her over. Hermione looked at him longingly,

and Draco returned the look. Hermione could not believe it. She forced her

mind to break the lock their eyes had on each other.

"Okay!" Ron snapped. "You've been a bother for long enough! Get out"

"Fine" he said calmly, still looking at Hermione.

"What was that about?" said Harry.

Hermione snapped out of it. "Well, how 'bout we sit down"

Hermione led them to a compartment, and sat next to Harry.

Ron shot Harry a look, but Harry didn't seem to notice.

Ginny ran in, and sat next to her brother.

"I am sooo excited about this year!" Ginny squealed.

"Don't get too excited" said Ron, laughing.

Hermione touched Harry's hand, and Harry turned and smiled.

Ron, however, turned red, and gave Harry another look. The train ride was

great. They talked about their summers, and for once Hermione actually

felt at home. She didn't have one care in the world.

Ron, on the other hand, had many. It seemed he had forgotten a few things

at home. He also was mad at Harry. Ron sat there, most of the time, turning

red, and looking jealous. Finally, the train came to a screaching hault,

and they were at Hogwarts. Hermione waited for Ron to get off the train,

and kissed Harry. She kissed him so emotionally, it was hard for even

herself to believe. She smiled at him, and started to get off the train.

She turned to look at Harry, but saw Draco close by, and looked at him

instead. He looked at her, his blue eyes so deep it made Hermione want to

fall down on her knees. Hermione stared at him for a long time. She finally

stepped off the train, and felt a rush of excitment go through her. Mist

surrounded the castle, and it looked even more magical than ever.. Harry

put an arm around Hermione. She smiled, and they walked towards Hogwarts.