Summertime

I read the first chapter in Hogwarts; a History then gave up and checked out my new room. It wasn't that big but it felt so peaceful. I opened my suitcase and started to place things in their right spots. I brought all my makeup and hair products into the small marble bathroom. I looked at myself in the mirror. I didn't look like a witch. I walked back into the room and grabbed pictures of my parents and set them on the nightstand and dresser.

"Are you guys excited to go home tomorrow?" I poked my head out the door and saw the tower fill with kids of all ages. I closed the door before anyone noticed me.

I cleaned my hamster's cages and found a nice spot for both of them. I walked over to my bed and decided to check out all the books I had to read. 'The Standard Book of Spells, Magical Drafts and Potions" I sighed. This was going to be a lot of work. I flipped to chapter 2 and resolved to finish this book tonight.

I finished the last sentence and ate some food of the tray an elf had brought up 3 hours ago. I looked at my watch. 11:30. I heard all the students go to bed an hour ago so I ventured into the common room. There was a huge, warm fireplace in the middle with comfy chairs set around it.

"Who are you?" I turned around and was face to face with a rather cute boy.

I'm Saida. Who are you? He started turning red and glanced at the floor.

"I'm Neville." He stuttered.

Hi Neville. I smiled at him. I am going to go to bed now okay. He nodded. I walked back to my room, and fell over onto my bed holding my parents wedding picture. I cried myself to sleep.

"Neville are you sure you weren't dreaming?" asked a bushy haired girl. "Why would she be here?"

"Why would who be here?" A group of kids flocked to Neville and the girl.

"Neville thinks he saw a famous girl here last night." She didn't look convinced.
"Who was it Neville?" asked a dark haired boy.

"Saida Rathe." He looked at the floor. Maybe he had been dreaming. He had seen the girl on so many magazines.

"She's a famous muggle singer. She lives in England. She is really good but I don't think she was actually here last night." She rolled her eyes.

"I guess I was dreaming." Neville blushed. It hadn't felt like a dream.

The kids split up and started packing their things. They were going home for the summer. Neville pulled his suitcase down the stairs and dropped his toad. He ran after it and scooped it up. He took a quick look in the direction the girl had walked to her room. It was a dream. He pulled his suitcase out of the empty common room. He was the last one to leave.

"I'll see you guys in two months." The boy waved and walked away with his parents. All the kids where grabbing their things off the Hogwarts Express and running to their families. Neville reached an older lady and threw his suitcase into the trunk. They drove away. He got home and rushed to his room. He stared at the smiling face on the cover. It was the girl he talked to last night. He lay in his bed wishing he had the chance to see her again.

I moaned and pulled the pillow over my head. The sun was so bright. I laid there till I was sure I wouldn't be falling back asleep. I looked at my watch. It was 1:07. I haven't slept in for so long. I stretched and washed my face in the bathroom. I stood against the door with my ear listening for any sounds. I figured it was safe and walked out. No one was here. I walked to a couch and jumped on it. Oh it was so comfy. I opened another book and began reading. My stomach growled. I walked to the portrait and looked at the stairs. They were moving. Oh god I'm going to get lost. I stepped onto the stairs and walked down fast before they could move. I racked my brain trying to remember the way to Dumbledores office. I turned left and got on some more stairs. I finally made my way down when I ran into a huge man.

Sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going. I looked up.

"You must be Saida. Dumbledore told me he had recruited a new student. I'm Hagrid." He smiled. At least I think he did behind all that hair.

Hi Hagrid.

"I was on my way to get you. You missed breakfast and lunch."

Oh no.

"Don't worry I brought you some food." He pulled out a sandwich and a banana.

Thanks. I am starving.

"Your welcome. I'm here to give you a tour so you don't get lost. All the other teachers have gone. It will be you, Dumbledore and I all summer." He smiled.

Okay great. I smiled. He was really friendly. He showed me some classrooms and the great hall.

"And here is Dumbledores office. Chocolate Frog." The gargoyle moved and we stepped onto the staircase. We reached the top and I remembered all the pictures.

Hi Dumbledore. I smiled at my new great uncle.

" Hello Saida. I asked Hagrid here to help me teach you magic in two months. I hope you don't mind."

Oh no not at all. We all smiled and dug into a huge pile of books.

We had two weeks left to learn all of 6 year.

"I can't believe how good you are. You scored better on your owls then some of the kids who have been here since year 1." Hagrid looked amazed.

I had great teachers. The three of us had spent almost every day for the last 6 weeks, brewing potions and turning my hamsters into water goblets. I was really proud of myself. Dumbledore had said I was in the top 3 of my year. I smiled.

"Albus was right. You are a natural." Hagrid grinned and I blushed.

I was so excited. I had just taken my owls and received great marks. I had been studying all summer, reading all sorts of books and doing lessons. I didn't want to disappoint Dumbledore, after all he had done. We had two weeks left to learn everything the grade 6 class had learnt last year. I was scared for the end of summer. I didn't know how the students would take having a new wizard in their class. They had all grown up together and I was just going to be thrown in. I was prepared for it though. If they ignored me I would be the loner type for the rest of the year and then get a great job and forget about them. I had already decided I wanted to be a wizard after school. Dumbledore told me all the jobs you could have and I was looking forward to it. I was also worried because Dumbledore said some wizards come from muggle families and might recognize me. He explained how Hogwarts already has a 'famous' wizard and that he was in my house. He guessed I would be accepted with open arms. I was still nervous though.

I wrote out the last answer, put my quill down and stretched.

"Finished already?" Dumbledore looked up from the other side of the library.

Yeah, that was the last question.

"Great. Hagrid wants you to meet him at the front doors. Take this letter and go meet Hagrid. I'll mark your test." We traded papers and I walked to the front doors.

Where are we going Hagrid? I leaned to look up at him.

"Hogsmeade to get your school things. Read your letter." I opened it and skimmed the page. It was a list of everything I would need for my last year. I folded it up and ran to Hagrids hut.

"We are going by floo powder. Just grab some sand and step in the fire and shout hogsmeade and throw your powder." I did as he said and felt myself move. I squeezed my eyes shut. I hated how wizards traveled. I felt my feet touch the ground and I opened my eyes. I was in a busy town. I moved so Hagrid wouldn't smush me and looked around. Hagrid was right behind me.

" Are you ready?" He pointed to Gringotts. "We can change some of your muggle money into wizard money and go buy your things."

Okay. I followed behind Hagrid. I tried to read each sign on the buildings.

"Hi Neville." Three kids ran up to the boy. "How was your summer?" It was the bushy haired girl

"It was good." Neville had spent the whole summer dreaming of Saida. He would die if he knew she was walking right behind him.

"Saida do we have everything?" He read the list.

I need a proper wand. I pointed to the wand shop on the street.

"Okay lets go." I followed Hagrid and past a group of guys talking about school. I recognized one. He was the guy who I saw that night. I turned around and watched him. He looked up and I turned around.

"I just saw her." Neville smiled. All the guys looked down the street and Harry noticed Hagrid walking into the wand shop.

"Hey there's Hagrid." The group headed over to say to their friend. Neville shook his head. He had thought he saw her again.

Hagrid I have to get back to school.

"All right. I'll meet you there. I have to talk to someone." He smiled and I left. I left the wand shop and found the nearest fireplace. Soon I was in the common room. I brushed the dust off me and carried my bags into my room.

The boys ran up to Hagrid as he left the shop with someone.

"Hagrid."

"Hello Harry, Neville, Ron, Hermione, and Seamus." The kids smiled.

"Who were you just with?" Hermione had seen a girl leave the store talking to Hagrid.

"A new student. You'll meet her in a couple days."

It was the night before all the students came back to Hogwarts. I am so nervous. But I'm never nervous doing interviews. Dumbledore said he was going to introduce me after all the 1st years were sorted so I have to walk down and line up at the very end. I hope they like me. Dumbledore introduced me to the teachers and I had along talk with one teacher. Professor Snape. We talked about my marks in potions and he said I was very good at brewing potions. I fed my hamsters and grabbed my parents picture and fell asleep. I wished they could see me now. My mum would be proud.

I woke up around 10 am. The kids train leaves in two hours. I walked down to get some breakfast before I got ready for my first day. I nibbled at my toast and smiled weakly at Dumbledore. I made my way upstairs and got ready.

I looked in the mirror. I hope I look all right. I walked down the stairs really slow and lined up behind al the first years. Professor McGonagall smiled and opened the doors to the great hall. Oh god this is it. One by one the little kids left me and soon I would be standing by myself. That time came faster than I knew. Dumbledore was standing up and they were moving the stool and hat. I swallowed and waited for him to call my name. I chewed my gum nervously. I had decided to quit smoking and took up chewing gum.

"We have a new student this year. She was already sorted into gryffindor. She will be joining the seventh years."

The gryffindor table started whispering and they were all excited.

"I am very proud of this student for many reasons. First off she is very talented. She learnt everything you learnt in the last 6 years in 2 months with no prior magic knowledge. Second off she is my great niece. Some of you may recognize her. Saida will you join us?"

Oh god he said my name. I popped my gum. I stepped out from behind the doors and I almost fainted. Everyone was staring at me with their mouths open. I walked into the great hall trying to smile. I stared at Dumbledore and he smiled. I glanced around the room and found an empty spot at the table. I sat at the end of the gryffindor table and looked into my lap. I wanted to be eaten alive.