Harry went to platform 9 ¾ at 9:30 on the morning of September the first. He had to go that early because that was the only time he would be able to get a ride from Uncle Vernon. He went to a compartment toward the back of the train and must have fallen asleep because the next thing he knew the train was moving. He looked up to see Ron and Hermione in the middle of their usual argument.

"Why didn't you guys wake me up?" asked Harry. They were kind of shocked. They hadn't realized he had woken up.

"You just looked too peaceful to wake up. Harry you look so tired have you slept at all this summer?" said Hermione sounding kind of sad.

"I wasn't able to sleep very well this summer. I guess I had a lot on my mind." Said Harry looking down not wanting to remember the events he dreamed about.

"Oh Harry I'm sorry I didn't know it was that bad. Why didn't you owl us about it?" she looked like she was almost going to break out into tears.

'Why are girls so sensitive?' he couldn't but think that to himself. "I guess I didn't want to worry you," he said in response.

They rode the rest of the way to Hogwarts mostly in silence. They didn't have much to say to each other. Harry and Ron played wizards chess while Hermione was practically trying to memorize her transfiguration book. When they got to Hogwarts they went straight to the great hall. Harry looked up at the head table to see who the new DADA teacher was but he didn't see anyone he didn't recognize. Harry eyes wandered to where Professor Snape was sitting. He saw that he was looking at him with a weird mixture of emotions in his eyes. It looked as though he was shocked, but still what appeared to be caring, and also a look of disgust as usual. Harry didn't know what it meant so he just pushed it aside as nothing. Then Headmaster Dumbledore stood up to give his usual start of term announcement.

"I would like to remind you that the forbidden forest is named that for a reason. Also your new DADA teacher has not arrived yet but shall be here later tonight. Her name is Professor Naves so when she arrives please show her the respect you /should/ show all professors. I leave you with that. Prefects please lead your house members to their dormitories."

With that everyone left to get a good night sleep before they stated classes the next morning. Yeah right. Harry was lucky if he fell asleep before midnight. All of the Gryffindors were in an uproar. It was mostly about the new DADA teacher. Everyone was intrigued and didn't want to have to wait until the next day to find out who she was.