Chapter II Staring blankly outside the window, pretending to be interested at the scenery, Ginny Weasley heaved a sigh. She doesn't feel any thrill on the prospect of going back to Hogwarts, unlike the past few years where she would be counting the days when she would go back to her school. Now, there's nothing to look forward to. Fred and George wouldn't be with her anymore, no one to crack jokes to lighten up her mood. And then there's this emotional turmoil i9inside her regarding her feelings for Harry...

"Ginny, have you seen Neville?" Harry asked, interrupting her thoughts. "I haven't notice him on the other compartments."

"He's with Parvati and Lavender," Ginny answered. "Apparently, they'd taken a liking of him now after what happened at the Department of Mysteries," Luna added dryly.

A deafening silence came down at the compartment. All of them know what happened at the Department of Mysteries. All of them know how painful it was for Harry.

The door of the compartment slid and the plump witch with the food cart poked her head.

"Do you want anything?" she asked, breaking the silence in the room.

Harry bought a large stack of Cauldron Cakes and Chocolate Frogs, which he shared with the two girls. Ginny couldn't help but notice how sad Harry's eyes were. It touches a special place in her heart, a place that Harry had already conquered.

"No way, stop it Ginny," she said to herself. "You will not make a fool of yourself again, running after Harry. You're more mature now. Don't let him hurt you again." But her emotion is coming too strong. It cannot be held back, threatening to engulf her.

The Hogwarts Express slowed down and finally stopped at the Hogsmeade station. Harry, Ginny and Luna hopped out of the train and were joined by Ron and the girl who pretends to be Hermione. They climb into one carriage drawn by the thestrals. They made their way to the Hogwarts castle.

When the carriage came to a halt, the four teenagers immediately get out and joined the other students hurrying up the stone steps to the castle.

As they reach the Great Hall, Luna joined her fellow Ravenclaws on their table. Meanwhile, the four Gryffindors took their seats halfway across their table. The traditional Sorting Ceremony took place as the hat sorts the hopeful first years to their respective Houses. After the feast, Ron and the mysterious girl led the way to the Gryffindor's common room. All were exhausted as they stop in front the portrait of the Fat Lady.

"Password?" the Fat Lady asked.

"Curvy tops", answered Ron and the portrait immediately swung and let them in on the hole leading to their common room. All were exhausted and fell asleep at once as they hit their bed.

All the Gryffindors are peacefully sleeping except for two restless souls, tossing and turning on their bed, sleep evading them. One of them is Ginny, lingering on the thoughts of Harry. The other one is the girl who looks like Hermione, thinking about her mission here in Hogwarts.