AN- Hey, thanks to everyone who updated! Sorry i took so long to update.
luna and sassy- i probably won't finish the story for a long time, i have plenty of more chapters to go. I'm glad you like it though. Me? A fast updater? You gotta be kidding, but thanks anyway. Thanks for the luck too! i'm going to need it!
ilovetom88- i know i fell in love with this phrase and i had to make it the title. It's so cute.
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Well, here's the 4th chapter...
Damsel in a Cute Dress
Chapter 4 – Diagon Alley and Hogwarts Express
Blonde. Not only that Platinum Blonde. Right in front of my eyes. Almost blinding me! I didn't know what to do and in my 'spur-of-the-moment-really-stupid-ideas' idea, I grabbed Harry's hand and crammed into the Draco's ass. As a result of the 'cramming', Draco turned around. Only it wasn't Draco.
It was someone I had never seen in my life before!!! Before now, anyways.
For once I had been spared of the embarrassment. The blonde dude, who may I add wasn't very good-looking, was giving Harry a very, very odd look. Harry, of course was staring and the new and improved version of the Firebolt.
I blushed crimson red and usually it would be Ron doing the blushing.
To my relief, the blonde guy turned and left, occasionally looking back at Harry. I wouldn't blame him for being confused. How many guys have hands crammed in their butts by other guys? Well it wasn't really another guy, it was me but with Harry's hand, I better not tell Harry about this...
I couldn't help feeling a little bit disappointed. Draco wasn't even here! Oh, well I'd see him tomorrow at the station. I dropped in to Madam Malkin's for some new robes. Got all my new text books, quills, parchment and things. Afterwards I found Harry and Ron sitting and eating Ice cream, I joined them for a little bit and then had to leave. I had to pack all my new things in my trunk and then get a bit of studying done. After all, I had to maintain my marks, I mean Draco wasn't all that. Not all, anyway.
I got up the next morning feeling refreshed. Funny, because I hadn't slept much the last night, due to going through all my textbooks. Must have been the feeling you get when you have something to look forward to. In my case it was someone.
I took a shower using the special shampoo and conditioner, then sprayed the serum all over my hair. While it dried I changed into the clothes I had left out for me to wear. I pulled on the denim skirt that was not too short, I didn't want to look like a slut. I had ways of getting guys without showing too much skin; I just hadn't figured them out yet. I also struggled into a t shirt. It was tight but there was nothing I could do now, all my other clothes were packed. I didn't look so bad, actually I looked quite good. I compared myself to the framed picture on my wall. The one my parents had taken on when I was leaving for Hogwarts in my first year. Bushy hair, huge front teeth, baggy clothes I looked a mess. I applied a quick coat of lip gloss and eyeliner and mascara. I didn't want to use eye shadow, I thought I'd look too made up. I pushed my make up, shampoo, conditioner, serum and hairbrush in the corner pocket of my trunk and then went downstairs.
I got out of our car at the station. I kissed my parents good bye and dragged my trunk to the platform. I saw a few students from my school there with their families. Parvati and Padma were there. I walked up to them and said hello.
"Hermione! Ohmygod! What happened? You look great, but really really different!"
"Oh thanks Parvati, I did this makeover thing and-"
"You HAVE to tell me how you did it!" interrupted Padma
"No tell me first!" Parvati cut in.
"Uh OK, I'll tell you'll, but it's not special or anything, I just did my hair and got new clothes. I also learnt how to put make up on properly!"
"Oh is that all?" Said Parvati, quite disappointedly. I bet expected a special spell to make you beautiful, but I was far from beautiful and Parvati didn't really need a spell.
"Yeah, that's it! So should we get on the train?" I asked, hoping I could see Draco soon.
"Oh yeah. Let's go!" Said Padma, she pushed her trolley through the wall, then Parvati followed her. I was close behind.
Platform 9 ¾ was alive with students, owls, cats and other things. I hugged Crookshanks close as I made my way to load my trunk onto the train.
I quickly located the Weasley Family. No doubt Harry was with them. Ginny recognized me immediately, she wasn't shocked about the makeover, I suppose Ron must have told her. She did tell me I looked nice though.
I looked around; hoping to spot a certain blonde haired somebody, making sure it was actually Draco this time. But no sign of him. Ginny noticed. Ginny was the only one who knew about my crush or more like obsession of Draco Malfoy. She patted my arm,
"Don't worry he'll turn up." She said, comfortingly, "Let's go get good seats!"
Ginny pulled me to the last compartment. She loved this place.
We were gossiping about what happened over the holidays when we were joined by Ron, Harry, Neville, Luna, Dean and Seamus.
The boys soon were in a heated argument about which broomstick was most worth buying. Harry, Ron and Neville for the newest from the Nimbus range and Dean and Seamus for the old Nimbuses at half price.
"The newer Nimbus is faster and safer. It looks better too!" stated Ron.
"So? The older Nimbuses look good and are safe. They are just a bit slower and are about half the price of the new one!" argued Seamus.
"A little faster? A little faster? Are you serious, Seamus because it's not a LITTLE faster it's A LOT faster!"
"Who cares," interrupted a cold, drawl. It sent shivers down my spine. We turned to look at the doorway. There was Draco Malfoy and his cronies. "None of you'll can afford the new or the old ones so why bother fighting over them?" He said smirking, "Except maybe Potty here." He said waving a slender arm at Harry.
"Shut it, Malfoy." Said Ron, jumping from his seat.
"I won't, Weasley, so don't bother trying to make me." With that he turned arounf and left.
"Just who does he think he is?" said Ron, "barges in here like he owns the place and then says some rude remarks then leaves?"
"Nutter." Agreed Harry, "Oh look, food!" The boys left to choose snacks from the assortment outside. Luna went too thankfully. Now I could talk to Ginny.
"He didn't even notice me!" I whispered.
"Don't worry he will!" Ginny whispered back.
"What if he doesn't!"
"He will!"
"what if?"
"He WILL, listen to me! He will!"
"Yeah, but what if-"
"TRUST ME!" Then we had to shut up because everyone returned.
"He probably didn't see you. But don't worry, he'll see you at the feast. Trust me!" Ginny whispered in my ear.
I nodded. My stomach was practically fluttering with so many butterflies in it.
"Look, there's Hogwarts!" shouted Neville, "we'd better get our cloaks on!"
Ginny winked at me. I grabbed Crookshanks and with the rest stepped out of the train.
AN- It's not exactly a cliffie, she just get's off the train to go into Hogwarts...cliffie haters don't get mad. Hope you liked it, don't forget to review!!! I'll update soon!
