An Unlikely Love

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Chapter six

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Platform 9 and 3 quarters

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Mr. Weasley was able to borrow a car from the Ministry again this year. Since the twins were gone, they really didn't need the extra space, but they had no other means of transportation except for the fireplace.

Harry and Ron helped Mr. Weasley load all the trunks into the trunk of the car while Hermione and Ginny put Harry's owl Hedwig and Ron's owl Pig in the backseat. Mrs. Weasley hurried out of the Burrow with a big green tote bag hanging off of her shoulder just as Mr. Weasley started the car up. Once everyone was situated, they were off.

After an hour ride, they pulled into the train station. They drove around the parking lot three times before finding a parking space.

The three guys unloaded the trunks under Mrs. Weasley's supervision, Hermione and Ginny each grabbed two trolleys. Each trunk got put on a trolley. Once everyone was settled with their rightful trunks and the boy's with their owls, the 6 people headed inside.

They headed straight for the platform between 9 and 10, platform 9 and 3 quarters.

"Ginny you first dear," Mrs. Weasley instructed. "Then Hermione, Harry, Ronald, and your father and I will follow."

Ginny hesitated until she was sure no muggles were looking. She took off at a run and like magic, she disappeared into the wall.

Taking a quick look around her surroundings, Hermione followed her friend onto platform 9 and 3 quarters. She took off at a run with her eyes clenched shut. Knowing she needed to see what she was doing, she opened her eyes. It was pitch black. Within seconds she burst out onto the platform in the sunlight.

Hermione gave her trolley to a near-by worker. His job is to but the trunks onto the train. There are many of them all around the platform.

Ginny was standing off to the side of the platform entrance talking to a long haired blond, Luna Lovegood. She had on her radish earrings, a blue puffy skirt, purple leggings, a hot pink long sleeved shirt, and a green baseball cap. She smiled when she saw Hermione. "Hi."

Hermione waved joining them.

Harry and Ron joined them as they came through the entrance.

Mrs. Weasley looked teary eyed as she came onto the platform with her husband right behind her. She rushed to hug Ginny and Ron.

Luna promised to save a compartment for everyone and then excused herself.

Feeling eyes on her, Hermione looked around, frantic. It was the second time in two day's that she felt this feeling and she had to admit, she didn't enjoy it very much. She couldn't see anyone in particular watching her so she turned her attention back to her friends.

"I'm going to miss you guys so much," Mrs. Weasley cried pulled her kids and Harry and Hermione in for a hug.

Mr. Weasley stood off to the side looking a bit uncomfortable. When his wife was done making a scene he pulled Harry off to the side for a talk.

Mrs. Weasley wiped her eyes and took out the sandwiches she made. Giving everyone 3, chicken on rye sandwiches the whistle blew warning the train was leaving in five minutes. Mr. Weasley rushed Harry over to get his sandwiches. Mrs. Weasley pushed them all onto the train after a last hug.

Draco came out of the fire place at the train station on platform 9 and 3 quarters behind his father. Crabbe and Goyle came out shortly after with their trunks. And lastly Foggy came out last with Draco's trunk. Walking briskly, Lucius Malfoy headed for a worker standing not too far away.

Draco kept close to his father. Before leaving he had been told what he could and couldn't do. And the biggest rule was not to be more than five steps away from his father.

Crabbe and Goyle rushed to keep in step with their trunks dragging along on the ground behind them.

Foggy was slower then every one else. But then again she had shorter legs. Draco's trunk floated along behind her.

"You there, take our trunks," Lucius demanded.

The worker looked up surprised. He was pushing two trolleys already. Each trolley had a trunk and an owl. One owl was still a baby. It was brown and loud. Zooming all around its cage. The other owl was full grown and snowy white…Hedwig. Harry Potter's owl.

Draco smirked to himself. He was about to say something, but Goyle beat him to it.

"Hey! That's Harry Potter owl," Goyle shouted causing strangers to stop and stare.

"Is that right," Lucius said slowly.

The worker looked scared, but said nothing.

Lucius looked at the man, "Is that right?"

The man nodded slowly cause Lucius to smirk. "Well, well, well…" Looking the man in the eyes he said, "Give me those trolleys."

The worker's eyes got wide. "I'm sorry sire, but I'm afraid that I'm not allowed to do that."

Lucius glared at him. "I said, give them to me," he growled.

When the man again refused and walked away, Lucius raised his cane. But Draco was faster; he grabbed his father's arm and pulled it down.

"How dare you," Lucius hissed. Then he turned on his son. He whipped the cane down across Draco's face.

Draco couldn't believe it. He brought his hand up to his face and stared blankly at his father.

"How dare you turn on me!"

"Father! I did not turn on you. I was simply going to suggest that you could leave it to me. I can get to his owl if I need to. Don't forget, I'm head boy. I have access to where ever I want to go."

He waited silently while his father processed what he had said.

"Yes," he said. "Yes, I want you to hurt Harry potter. Hurt him the way you know how. Break his pride."

"Yes father."

Draco knew he had to do what he was told. Since the first day of school he's been trying to hurt Harry. He had been told to make friends with him, or hurt him. He tried the friend thing, but Harry had refused, which his pride hurt, Draco decided from then on out he would hurt him.

But something this summer changed in him. He didn't want to hurt Harry. He wasn't even mad at him. In fact, he envied him. He wished he had real friends like he did. Ron is a true friend, Crabbe and Goyle are not.

Just then He saw the girl in his dreams from last night. The girl he saw going in Flourish and Blots. He started to go over there, but stopped short realizing who she was with. Harry Potter, Ginny and Ron Weasley, and the parents of Ron. Why would that gorgeous girl be hanging out with them. Where is Hermione? Did this girl replace her? I wish she would notice me. Maybe she'll like me. I've never had a girlfriend before.

Lucius looked to where his son was staring. "Draco, stop staring. I know you want to get him. You will. All in good time son, all in good time."