A/N: I don't own anything you recognize.
Challenges will be listed at the end of the story.
Harri pulled the sleeves of her jumper further down over her arms. The train station was crowded and Uncle Vernon had already left. Tears filled her eyes and she wondered if this was some kind of elaborate joke. She adjusted her glasses, feeling the tape holding them together. She felt lucky to even have a pair of glasses.
"Now, what's the platform number again?" Harri turned towards the voices. They sounded friendly at least, maybe they'd be able to help her find her way?
"Nine and three quarters," a small voice piped up. Harri hurried to catch up, but tripped over her oversized sneakers. She landed with a loud 'thud' against the cold concrete. Her trolley rolled a foot or so and fell over, Hedwig screeching loudly. The family Harri had been following didn't notice and continued on.
"Oh, dear, here, let me help you." Harri felt a hand pulling her up. The sleeve fell down from around Harri's arm revealing several large hand shaped bruises. Harri's face flushed as she looked at the ground.
"Who did this to you?" a voice asked. Harri turned, a boy about her own age stood there. She shook her head. He would kill her if she told.
"You're going to miss the train," a woman said to the boy. Harri followed them, grabbing her trolley.
"I'm Neville, what's your name?"
"Harri."
"Nice to meet you, this is Trevor, my toad."
"I have an owl, her name is Hedwig." Harri whispered as they boarded the train. Neville didn't say anything as he noticed Harri trying to hide her bruised arms. He didn't say anything when she nearly tripped on the stairs. He could tell her shoes were too large, all her clothes were too large. He reached out the catch as she started to trip again and she froze, her body tensed.
"Are you alright?" She nodded slowly loosing back up. Neville and Harri found an empty compartment.
"Harri, what happened to your arms?"
"Nothing, it's nothing," Harri answered quickly.
"Does it hurt?" Harri nodded slowly allowing Neville to slide back her sleeves revealing not just bruises, but small cigarette burns.
"This isn't right, Harri, you need to tell someone." She shook her head violently.
"He'll kill me." Neville frowned. This girl was in trouble, he couldn't just let her keep getting hurt.
"I'll protect you," Neville promised nodding his head firmly. "No one will ever hurt you again," he promised as Harri shivered. Neville handed her a piece of pastry.
"Eat, it'll make you feel better. We'll tell someone when we get to school and no one will ever hurt you again." Harri nodded giving Neville a small smile.
"Thank you," she whispered as they watched the scenery out the train's windows.
This is for the Harry Potter Fanfiction Challenges forum
Are you crazy enough to do it Challenge
479. (song title) I Met A Girl – William Michael Morgan
the hurt/comfort challenge
(topic)abuse
If you Dare Challenge
839. We Have To Save Him/Her
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Insane Prompt challenge
351: Rescuing someone
Word count: 440