Date With Someone New
Author's Notes: Thank you for all the reviews! And this chapter will be really fun!! Read on!! I THINK I'll reach until Chapter Twelve. But anyway, read on!
Chapter Eleven – Never
Dumbledore replied to Holly's letter immediately. In the middle of the night, a carriage arrived in front of Cole's home to take him to Hogwarts. Cole opened the door his trunk behind him. Ingrid, with the help of Holly bought Cole's supplies in Diagon Alley the day before.
"Bye mum…" Cole said
"Bye Cole. Tell you father that I said hello"
"Alright. Bye mum. Bye Mrs. Granger"
"Bye Cole" Holly waved
A short and stout man opened the door for Cole. Cole stared at the man with a cooked nose. It was a goblin. Cole shrugged and stepped inside. The goblin sat in front and guided the horses – that flew.
It was hours before Cole reached Hogwarts. The horses landed and Cole stepped out of the carriage. It was already morning when he reached there. He stared at the size of the castle. Then he saw a rather old woman (McGonagall) standing in front of the entrance to Hogwarts.
"Mr. Sinistra. I am Professor McGonagall. And welcome to Hogwarts. Follow me"
Cole followed McGonagall inside, placing the hood of his cloak (not his Hogwarts robes) over his head. Not letting anyone recognize him.
In the Great Hall, everyone was there eating breakfast when Dumbledore stood up, silencing the students.
"Attention all. There will a new student joining us. He will be in the 6th year. Please make him feel welcome in Hogwarts. Thank you"
Somebody placed a stool and the Sorting Hat on it in the middle of the hall. The doors suddenly opened and McGonagall walked inside with Cole following behind her. Murmurs filled the room ("Who's that?" "Maybe it's the son of You-Know-Who" "Shut up").
"Everyone, please welcome…Mr. Cole Sinistra"
Cole dropped the hood, revealing his face. Professor Sinistra and Hermione jumped from their seats at the sound of the boy's name.
"COLE!?" both of them yelled
Everyone turned to look at them. Chattering suddenly filled the room again. Professor Sinistra ran to Cole and stood in front of him.
"Dad?" Cole started
"Cole" he flung his arms around his son and hugged him tight
Cole hugged back and looked at the people that were staring at them. He suddenly saw Hermione, her head buried in her hands.
"Ahem. Professor Sinistra? We'll sort Cole now"
"Oh yes. Excuse me" Professor gave Cole a smile and sat back down
"GRYFFINDOR!" the hat yelled
Hermione's elbow slipped off the table. Ron could tell that she was crying, noticing the flow of tears coming down fast on her arm. Ron nudged Harry. Harry looked at him and Ron pointed at Hermione.
"Hermione…" Harry started
"I don't want to talk about it" she sniffled
The hat was removed off his head and McGonagall pointed the Gryffindor Table for him. He walked towards it and sat at the end.
After breakfast, everyone went to their classes. Hermione walked out of the hall fast with Draco trailing behind her.
"Were you crying Hermione?"
"What makes you say that?"
"Your eyes"
Hermione stopped and turned to look at Draco, "Draco. That's him. That's the guy I was telling you about"
"Oh…and the problem is?"
"I don't know! He'll probably want me back!"
"Don't worry Hermione"
"Don't hurt him Draco. Promise me that"
"I promise" Draco said
At the end of the day, Draco walked Hermione to the Gryffindor Common Room. Hermione said the password and stepped inside. As soon as she got inside, nobody was there except for Cole. She stopped dead at her tracks and looked away.
"Hermione…" Cole started but Hermione didn't reply, "Ione…"
"Look…I don't know who took you here or what made you come here but…"
"Ione. I love you."
"I-I'm sorry Cole. I love somebody else" Hermione said turning around, ready to walk away. Cole suddenly grabbed Hermione's arm and pulled her closer to him.
"What do you want Cole? You weren't like this before" she asked
Cole saw the silver ring on Hermione's finger, "What's this?"
"A ring" she said
"Who gave it to you?"
"Someone…"
Cole looked closer and saw the words: Draco and Hermione
"Somebody named Draco?"
"Yes. Now, let me go. You're hurting me" she said as Cole tightened his grip
"I broke up with Nina because of you…" Cole's face went closer to Hermione's
Hermione suddenly pushed him away from her.
"Never…never come near me! Never look and talk at me! Just pretend I don't exist!" she yelled and went out of the room with tears in her eyes.
Yes I know, short again. But I'm trying to get to the good part. Hehe…review! Thanks again!