'Today was the day,' Hermione thought, 'Saturday the 25th, I am going to Hogwarts. What will the people be like? Will they except me? Will they make fun of me? Will Misty get lost? Will I make new friends?'

Hermione sulked and grumbled. She absolutely did NOT like not knowing answers to questions. 'I wish I could see the future, that would make things a lot easier.'

"Hermione!" Jean called from the top of the stairs, "Are you ready yet?"

"Yes! I've been ready since 6:00 AM Mum! Can we please go to platform 9 3/4 now?!"

"Are you that anxious to get away from us Hermione?" Her dad joked as he entered the room, "Give us five more minutes sweetie, we're coming!"

"I love you guys. I just am really really really really REALLY excited to go to Hogwarts!"

"I know sweetie," her mother assured her, "Your father was just joking. You do understand that you have to pretend to be a Muggleborn. It's for your own safety."

"How do I pretend to be a Muggleborn?"

"Your father and I have composed a list of things to do, things not to do and things to remember. You can either look it over now or on the train."

"Since I already read all of the books we got, I'll save the list for the train ride."

"Ok kiddo! Let's get moving!" her father said as he scooped her up and started tickling her.

"So I just run straight through that brick wall?" Hermione asked with disbelief, "Just straight through? A solid brick wall? Are you sure? Really?"

"You won't even feel a thing," her dad reassured her, "Just straight through the brick wall."

"Here goes nothing," Hermione muttered under her breath. She sprinted forward, pushing her cart with all of her things on it, with as much force as she could muster. She stared straight ahead and focused on the wall. Suddenly, she heard a strange whooshing noise as she passed through the brick wall.

She blinked twice, she was in a completely different setting, the people in trench coats and fedoras were replaced by robes and caps.

"See? Wasn't that bad, was it?" Hermione's father asked her as he lovingly squeezed her shoulder.

"No, not at all," Hermione replied as she caught her breath, "It was...exhilarating." Hermione was still taking in the scene. There were lots of nervous looking kids get age, all with big trunks and some with pets. Then there were the older kids, mostly standing in groups of friends, laughing and having fun.

'I hope I'll be like that soon,' Hermione thought, 'With a lot of friends, having fun, telling jokes, maybe even going to parties!' Hermione internally laughed at her thoughts. Just then, Hermione heard a distant train whistle.

"It's time to say goodbye now princess," her father said, looking at her with tear filled eyes.

"Aww dad, don't cry. I'll be back for the holidays! I promise I'll write you every week too!" Hermione squeezed her dad in a bone-crushing hug. "I'll miss you dad, and you too mum."

"Goodbye sweetie," her parents said together.

"Go have fun!" Her mum whispered to her as Hermione made her way to the train. Hermione looked back one final time, with Misty in her arms, and waved. Today, her life would change forever. She hopped onto the train, took a deep breath and went to find a seat.

Hermione found an empty compartment and settled in. She pulled out her parents 'How To Be A Muggleborn' list from her pocket.

'How To Be Muggleborn'

Do's

1. Act surprised when ANYONE mentions old wizarding books, customs or traditions.

2. Ask frequent questions about wizarding history.

Dont's

1. Stand out openly as a Muggleborn

2. Answer any questions about your family heritage or history

3. Reveal to ANYONE that you are a Riddle

Things To Remember

1. Some wizards/witches are not as accepting of Muggleborns as others are

2. If ANYONE finds out your true identity, we will be in big danger

3. Have fun!

Love,

Mum & Dad'

Hermione reread the list and committed it to memory. She then put everything under her seat and played with Misty. Misty and Hermione had instantly fell in love with each other. Misty would snuggle close and purr anytime she was near Hermione.

Hermione's focus was broken as she heard a voice outside her door say: "Do you mind if we sit with you?" Hermione looked up and saw a very handsome blonde boy with grey eyes, and two bigger, taller boys behind him.

"No not at all," Hermione said, "Please come in."

The blonde boy opened the door and sat across from Hermione. "I'm Draco Malfoy, and you are?"

"My name is Hermione Granger."

A/N: Longer chapter! Yay! As always, please read/review/favorite/follow. Also, tell all your friends about 'The Slytherin Princess'. Thank you to everyone who reviewed. Just to let everyone know, if you have a fanfiction account, I will PM with answers to reviews. Thanks!