What to expect from this chapter: Harry is able to go back to Hogwarts. On the train ride back, Hermoine/Ron are bickering like usual, Things are awkard between Ginny/Harry, and they meet someone new, a slytherin...but on with the story:)

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.Chapter 2- A Slytherin Called Belle

A couple weeks later, Harry lay on his bed thinking how he would never forgive himself. Of course, it was his own fault. If only he could have controlled his anger that day, he would be at the burrow right now with his friends, and not stuck here locked in his room. Harry couldn't help but think back to that night after Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia found out that Harry had did something to Dudley to make him shrink. Right after Mr. And Mrs. Bolsen's daughter fainted, they took their family and said that they didn't want any of their children associated with a family of freaks. Well, Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia almost had a heart attack, especially since that's the one thing they have been trying to avoid all their life. They wanted people to think they were the perfect normal family; not a family with a dwarf son, and a freaky nephew. They had said that none of their children would ever be able to see Dudley again. After trying to choke Harry for the rest of the night, Uncle Vernon demanded to know how he did this to Dudley. Harry of course lied, and said he didn't know how it happened. But with Uncle Vernon's hands around his throat all night, Harry had to say something. He told them that his friend Ron had sent him this thing for his birthday. But he did not mention what it was called, only that he didn't know what is was or what would happen, and that it was an accident. Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia were not pleased with this answer, and after Petunia stopped crying Vernon grabbed Harry by the collar and dragged him into his room and locked him in it. Harry wouldn't be going to the Burrow. Then Uncle Vernon shouted something that came to a surprise to Harry.

"Your not going back to that school again either, boy! Your gonna stay here in this room for the rest of your life!" Roared Uncle Vernon.

But why was Harry surprised? He knew they would be mad, and they probably wouldn't let him go to the Burrow, but Harry never would have thought that he would forbid him to go back to Hogwarts. After everything he went though last summer. The Dursley's should know by now, that he had to go back to the school. But obviously that didn't care how he felt at all. The only thing stopping Vernon from kicking Harry out of the house, was after last summer, when Aunt Petunia got that strange howler which turned out to be from Dumbledoore, and told Vernon he had to stay here, which they never, ever talked about again.

So the Dursley's had locked Harry in his room for the last two weeks, and maybe once or twice a day Aunt Petunia would slide in a mug of broth and a piece of bread or a can of beans, and maybe a cup of water if he was lucky. Harry was surprised that they let him keep Hedwig in his room. Well, he figured the only reason was they would have to feed it, so Harry had even less food, because had to feed Hedwig some of his food as well. The other reason they let him keep Hedwig was because Harry had to write to Ron, Hermione, and Ginny to tell him that he couldn't come to the burrow, and not to pick him up, and that he couldn't go back to Hogwarts. He felt bad telling Ron this, because he didn't want Ron to feel responsible, because it was Ron who had sent him the Shrink Ball. Ron had sent him an owl back and told Harry that he didn't care what the Muggles say, and that they were coming anyway. (Ron also added that the midget state of his cousin was only temporary, so it would only last for a few weeks.) But Harry had tried to convince Ron not to come, but he never got a response. Until about a week ago, Ron sent him an owl saying that they would not be coming( although he mentioned how he, Hermione, and Ginny were very upset)

Harry was kind of relieved that he convinced Ron not to come, and wondered what actually made Ron change his mind not to come. But now Harry was feeling very depressed. He was actually hoping the Wealsey's would come and pick him up anyway. Now he had no escape. He would never leave his room, or be able to go back to Hogwarts. But as he was lying on his bed right now, he was thinking of doing something desperate. He was gonna try and run away. Maybe he could catch the Knight bus to the burrow. He had no other choice. He was going to do it. Just then two owls flew in through his window. One Harry did not recognize, but one who he did. It was Ron's owl, Pig. Harry rose up from the bed, feeling a bit excited. Maybe it could be an owl from Ron saying he was coming to get him after all. But as he approached the bird he did not recognize, he saw two letters attached to its feet, and they were from Hogwarts. Pig was carrying one letter, and Harry carefully took it off Pig. Curiously, Harry put the owls in the cage with Hedwig. He opened the first letter from Hogwarts.

Dear Harry,

I am aware of the situation between you and your Aunt and Uncle. I realize it must be frustrating for you. But I need to tell you Harry that you must not try and leave your Aunt and Uncles house. It is extremely important right now that you stay there for the remainder of the summer holiday. I have talked to the Order and they to agreed as well that you should stay put. Mr. And Mrs. Wealsey had informed me of the situation, and it was I who told them that it was in the best interest for yourself that you stay with the Dursley's. On another matter, try not to worry too much. I trust that your Aunt and Uncle will make the right decision, and let you come back to Hogwarts,

Take Care, Professor Dumbledoore

Harry couldn't believe it. So that's the reason why Ron had written and said that they would not be coming. Ron must have told his parents about what happened, and then Mr. And Mrs. Wealsey must have contacted Dumbledoore. Harry was glad that Dumbledoore knew about his situation, but he couldn't understand why he had to stay here. And he definitely did not understand why Dumbledoore was so confident that Harry would be able to go back to Hogwarts. Harry quickly opened the other letter from Hogwarts.

Dear Mr. Potter,

Please regard that the new school year will begin on September the first. The Hogwarts express will leave from Kings Cross station, platform nine and three-quarter, at eleven o'clock.

I am also delighted to tell you that Quidditch will be permitted back at Hogwarts this year, and after some consideration I am proud to say that yourself and Mr. Wealsey are going to be Quidditch co-captains. You will be expected to hold tryouts in the first month of school.

A list of books for next year is enclosed.

Yours Sincerely,

Professor M. McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

Harry then put the letter down. He couldn't believe that Ron and him were going to be Quidditch Co-Captains. It was like a dream come true. He didn't exactly picture him and Ron both being captains, but he was still really happy. He would get to be with his best friend, and most importantly he would get to be back on the Quidditch field again. But then the realization sunk back into his head. He might not even be going back to Hogwarts, Harry remembered depressed. He then picked up the letter from Ron.

Hey Harry! Did you get your Hogwarts letter? Can you believe you and I are going to be Quidditch Captain this year? I also got some other good news! Me, and Hermione made Prefect again! Hermione is very excited of course. We also got our OWL scores as well! I think I did pretty well, so I'm sure I'm in for another year with Snape. Hermione got hers too, and of course she got all the OWLS she wanted! She did the best out of the whole class, and is getting some kind of award from Dumbledoore. Hermione hasn't shut up about all week. I hope you did well on yours. I bet you also got a letter from Dumbledoore as well. I hope you're not too mad I told Mum and Dad about what happened. They said we couldn't come get you until we talked to Dumbledoore. So, Dumbledoore was supposed to write to you and explain everything. Anyway, Dumbledoore assured us that you would be returning to Hogwarts this year. I hope he's right. Oh! And don't worry about getting your books in Diagon Alley. Mum says she would get you your books for you.

Ginny and Hermione say hi. We hope the Muggles let you come to back to Hogwarts. We'll see you on the Hogwarts express then!

Ron, Hermione, and Ginny

Harry felt even more depressed as he put his letters away in his desk. His friends would be crushed if he didn't go back to Hogwarts, Harry as well. Harry was happy that his friends were prefects again. He was also glad that his friends did well on their OWLS too. Harry remembered that he got his OWL scores not to long ago. He was really surprised that he did so well on his OWLS. The only bad thing about is was that he and his friends would have to suffer through another year with Snape. But Harry knew there was no way that the Dursley's would let him go back. He just would sit here in this room for the rest of his life. It was really nice of Mrs. Wealsey to buy his books for him, but Harry didn't see the point. Why had Dumbledoore been so sure that the Dursley's would let him go back? Harry then went back to lie on his bed, feeling even more depressed then before he even got them. But just then he heard screaming coming from downstairs.

"I will not hear this Petunia!" Roared Uncle Vernon.

"Vernon, listen to me!" Aunt Petunia Cried.

Harry walked over to the door so he could hear better. In all the time he had lived with the Dursley's, he had never heard Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia fight.

"This talk is unacceptable!" Vernon said furiously.

"Vernon, please. But we have to let him go back to that school. We- have no other choice, "He heard Petunia plead.

Harry didn't think he was hearing right. Was Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia actually having a fight about him going back to Hogwarts? Was Petunia actually trying to convince Vernon to let him go?

Harry then realized that he didn't hear Vernon Respond. Then a minute later he heard Vernon and Petunia walking by the staircase.

"I don't know what has gotten into, Petunia. But if we leave that boy locked in that room, it is the end of his freaky ways, forever!" Sneered Uncle Vernon.

"I know Vernon. But we just can't! We have to let him go back!" Cried Petunia.

"Why are you insisting on this Petunia?" Vernon yelled.

But then Harry didn't hear anything for a few minutes. He heard Uncle Vernon shout, "Fine", And he heard footsteps storming angrily up the stairs. Harry quickly backed away from the door. Uncle Vernon stopped right outside the door.

"Boy, get by the door!" Uncle Vernon barked.

Harry quickly ran by the door. " What?", Harry blurted.

"I just thought I would tell you that- well, your Aunt and I well, we discussed about you going back to that school of yours- and we came to the conclusion that you can go back. "I will drive you to the train station," Uncle Vernon said trying to stay calm. "But you will stay here locked in this room for the rest of the summer!" Uncle Vernon said angrily as he stormed away from the door and down the stairs.

Harry went back and laid on his bed. All he could think about was as much he couldn't stand the Dursley's, he would always be grateful for Aunt Petunia convincing Uncle Vernon to let him go back home, to Hogwarts, for reasons he would never know. Harry knew then he could get through the next two weeks just fine.

It was two weeks later, and Harry was getting ready to leave for Hogwarts. It was almost time to leave, and Harry had packed all his stuff for the train. The Dursley's finally unlocked his door, and they had stayed very silent. Uncle Vernon muttered something under his breath that they were leaving in five minutes. Dudley, the day before, had finally grown back to regular size. But Dudley was now being more spoiled than ever. When he wasn't complaining to Petunia how he lost his little brother, he was getting anything he asked for. Goodies of any kind (Petunia had said he could go off his diet for a while), a new big screen tv, Nintendo system, and many other things that Harry had lost count on. So Dudley was constantly pigging out on sweets all day long, and watching his new TV.

Harry then got his trunk, Hedwig and headed downstairs.

Petunia nor Dudley did not say goodbye to him (Like he cared) and Uncle Vernon gave him the silent treatment all the way to the train station. Harry got all of his stuff out of the trunk, when Vernon barely muttered bye to Harry. Harry then smiled as he saw Uncle Vernon walk out of distance. He was about to see his friends, and he was about to go back home. He couldn't be happier.

Harry entered the Hogwarts express a few minutes later and looked around for his friends. Most of the compartments were filling up but he did not see any friends yet. Then behind him he heard someone calling his name.

"Harry! Ron, look its Harry!" Shouted Hermione. Harry shot his head around and seen Hermione, Ron, and Ginny right behind him. It was so good to finally see his friends.

"I knew your Aunt and Uncle would let you come back! "Said Hermione happily while she gave Harry a quick hug.

"I know, I can't believe it myself," Harry replied as he looked over at Ron, who was grinning happily.

"Man this year is gonna be so brilliant! Me and you are Quidditch Co-Captains and Me and Hermione are prefects again!" Ron said excitedly.

Harry grinned. But then Ginny said while smirking. "Yeah and that means I'm definitely gonna be on the team, right?"

"No Ginny. You have to try out like everyone else!" blurted Ron.

Just then Hermione gasped. "Ron! The trains about to leave! We have to go sit with the other Prefects! Come on!"

"Oh, right, "said Ron disappointed who obviously forgot.

"We'll be back in an about an hour," Said Hermione.

"See you later," said Harry a bit disappointed himself. He had hoped they would all sit together.

"Bye, Said Ginny to Ron and Hermione as they walked down the prefect compartment.

Harry then realized he was alone with Ginny. He looked at her, and his face went immediately red. Ginny looked prettier than ever, Harry noticed as Ginny tucked her long red hair behind her ears. He felt pretty awkward just standing here staring at her.

"Hi, Harry," Ginny said with a smile.

"Er- Hi, Ginny," Harry blushed.

Just then the train started to move.

"We'd better find a compartment," said Ginny.

They walked down a little ways down, and found one that was empty. Harry was even more nervous around her now, because they were alone.

"So- er, how was your summer?" Harry mumbled.

"Well, it was okay, I guess. I have to say I was disappointed that you couldn't come to the burrow, "Ginny uttered.

Harry was sure he was blushing even harder now." Yeah-er- I was too. I am just glad I am actually here now, going back to Hogwarts, Harry managed to say.

"Me too, said Ginny. "So tell me what happened with your cousin. Was it funny to see him walking around like a house elf?"

Hours had passed and they were due back to Hogwarts in about another hour Ron and Hermione had found Ginny and Harry in the compartment after they were done sitting with the prefects. Harry was so hungry, and tired that he was not saying much.

"Harry, are you okay?" Ron asked sitting across from him.

"Er- yeah. I'm fine Ron," Replied Harry.

Harry then looked over at Ginny who was staring out the window of the train. Ginny noticed and smiled at Harry. He felt his ears go red.

"Hermione, what are you doing?" Ron asked.

Hermione was sitting next to Ron with a book in front in front of face.

She put the book down, rather annoyed.

"What is it Ronald? I'm trying to read Hogwarts a History Two, if you don't mind! "She said with a sly smile and put the book up to her face again.

"Actually I do mind, Hermione, "Ron said while he stole the book from her and held it in his arms.

"Give it Ron!" She laughed, but was also irritated.

"No. Why do you insist on reading on the train, anyway? I can't even look at you," Ron added.

Ron ears immediately went red.

Hermione smiled and blushed herself. "And why do you need to look at me?"

Ron looked down embarrassed but recovered quickly. "It's just were on a train and all and we should- well talk. You'll have plenty of time to study once term starts up, "he said quickly without looking her in the eye.

"Oh, that's what I thought, "Hermione said softly.

Harry and Ginny smiled at each other. Ron and Hermione always fought, they were used to it. But Harry began to realize that they were obviously crazy about one another, but were to shy to say anything to admit it. But who knows with them anymore. Harry didn't want them to feel awkward so he decided to change the subject. But then a girl at the door to the compartment cleared her throat. They all looked up at her.

"Hi, uh- do you mind if I sit with you? "A tall, pretty girl with dark long hair, and a ivory complexion asked.

But before any of them said anything, Hermione smiled politely at the girl.

"Of course, "She said.

"Thank you." Said the girl quietly flashing a polite smile.

Hermione slid down her seat to make room for the girl between her and Ron.

The girl walked in and sat down between Ron and Hermione.

But no one said anything for a moment.

"Uh- Thanks for letting me sit with you all, "said the girl looking a little nervous. "I only went to the bathroom for one minute, and when I came back someone had taken my seat," she sighed.

"So- er, what's your name?" said Harry.

The girl glanced at Harry and then at the rest of them. "My name's Belle. Belle Peerless."

"It's nice to meet you. I'm Ginny Weasley," uttered Ginny.

"Oh and I'm Ginny's brother, Ron. Ron Weasley, "said Ron smiling like a doofus.

"And I'm Hermione Granger," Hermione said while rolling her eyes at Ron.

"It's nice to meet all of you, "Replied Belle. Then she turned to Harry.

Oh right, Harry thought. He forgot to introduce himself.

"Oh, sorry. I'm Harry-"

"Your Harry Potter, I know, "she said with a shy smile.

Right of course she knew who he was. Everybody did.

"So what year are you?"said Ron.

"Oh, I'm a fourth year," said Belle peering at them.

"What house are you in?" asked Ginny.

"I'm in Slytherin," Belle mumbled quickly.

"OH DEAR LORD!" Cried Hermione.

"You're a Slytherin?" shouted Ron in surprise.

Harry just then had a thought.

"Did Malfoy send you? "Harry said bluntly.

Belle seemed insulted. "Malfoy? You're talking about Draco Malfoy? What does he have to do with me?"

"Everybody knows that the Slytherins hate the Gryffindors, "Said Ron.

"We don't blend well together, "Hermione added glaring at Belle suspiciously.

"Well just because I am a Slytherin doesn't mean I follow Draco Malfoy around like a puppy dog like everybody else does. Besides, Draco, Is a loser, anyway, "Belle said rolling her eyes.

"You mean you don't like Malfoy? "Asked Ron said in a doubtful tone.

Belle sighed. "I believe I just made that clear," she said to Ron obviously annoyed by him. "Not all Slytherins are bad like everyone thinks they are. There are a few of us out there that want to mix with the other houses. But yeah I would have to agree with all of you about Draco- I mean Malfoy as you call him. I pretty much hate him. He gives Slytherins a bad name."

"I'm sorry about that- about what I said before- accusing you- "said Harry.

"Yeah, me as well," added Ron.

"That's okay. I know you have a right to be suspicious. I wouldn't be surprised if Malfoy sent someone over here to spy for that matter", Said Belle. "It would be a lot better if Malfoy didn't go to this school," Belle frankly added. "If he was expelled and sent on his way."

Harry was surprised she said that, as was Ginny, Ron, and Hermione as well. It was strange hearing a Slytherin talk this way about Malfoy.

"Yeah! That's for sure! "Ron said. "Or blown up! Either one would be fine! " Ron said laughing.

But everybody laughed but Hermione, who wasn't very amused by this joke.

"Ron. You shouldn't talk like that. You're not some dark lord, your-"

But Ron interrupted Hermione. "Shut up, Hermione," Ron said annoyed.

Hermione glared icily at Ron, and she picked up her book again.

Harry and Ginny smiled at each other. Ron and Hermione were so entertaining when they fought.

Then Belle started to laugh. "You guys are boyfriend and girlfriend, right?" she said smiling at Ron and Hermione.

Ron sank down in his seat, his face redder than ever. Hermione choose to ignore this question and but Harry had a feeling she was blushing too.

Harry then noticed the train had come to a stop. Boy, he was glad to be back, Harry thought. He was glad to be home and back with his friends.