A/N: I own diddly squat, all Harry Potter characters are property of J.K
Rowling.
Chapter 1- New Horizons
It was the beginning of a new year at Hogwarts. Harry, Ron, Hermione and
Ginny were sitting in their usual compartment and discussing their holiday.
Harry was listening intently, as he did not have much to say about his holiday at 4 Private Drive.
Ron was just about to explain to Harry and Hermione about how wonderful it was visiting Fred and Georges' Joke shop when Harry was distracted by someone walking outside in the corridor.
Once Mrs Weasley saw how successful the twins' joke shop was she forgave them for running away from Hogwarts and even wished them good luck much to the surprise of the rest of her family.
Hermione had spent the holidays with her parents in Switzerland. She was kind enough to bring them all some chocolate. She was very excited because there was so much to learn this year.
Harry looked up but only saw the swish of a cloak and a long ponytail. Giving up he diverted his attention to Ron who was now laughing at Hermione who had eaten a Weasley Wizard Wheezes product and was breaking out in purple spots.
Hermione had just removed the last spot as the witch with the trolley came to their compartment. She was very upset with Ron, but she was more embarrassed that Harry had seen her looking like such an idiot. She was just drifting off into yet another daydream about Harry when she realized it was time to get changed into their robes. She told the others and Ginny accompanied her to the Girls Room.
"Have you seen Colin yet?" Ginny asked Hermione in an eager tone.
"Colin Creevey? The annoying little prat with the camera who won't leave Harry alone?" Hermione replied.
"Yes, that's what he used to be, I saw him earlier, and he has changed. Big time. Improved for the better. In fact he is a total hottie!" Ginny said as she remembered how toned and muscular his body was when she saw him earlier on the platform.
"I have to see it to believe it" Hermione laughed.
"So Hermione, who have you got your eye on?" Ginny asked curiously
"Well. Promise not to tell? Especially Ron?" she pleaded
"Of course I won't tell, and even if I was that kind of person, why on earth would I tell Ron of all people?" Ginny often mocked Ron for being slow or dimwitted when it came to girls. "So, who is it?"
"I think I have a thing for Harry." Hermione replied shyly.
"Harry? Oh well, hope you get further than I did." Ginny replied remembering the time when she had a crush on Harry.
"I don't think he likes me in that way, but he's all that I think about, day and night." Hermione said in a defeated voice.
"Don't worry Hermione. He'll come round eventually, just be cool and hint here and there, he will get the message." Ginny said assertively.
"I really hope so Ginny, because I think I am in love." Hermione replied as they made their way back to the compartment.
