Chapter 3: Finding Ways To Pass The Time
Violet said good-bye to her parents, not wanting to leave them to go to Hogwarts for an entire year before she would see them again. Every year when she departed for school, she would dearly miss home but over the years she became more of a homebody. Spending time with her family was important to her then really hanging out with her friends. But then her friends were always over at her home.
"VIOLET! COME ON WE'RE GOING TO MISS THE TRAIN!" Ron yelled as the conductor announced that they had two minutes left before they were scheduled to abscond.
"I'M COMING!" Violet shouted as she embraced her parents for the last time and scurried off to Ron's side.
"It's about bloody time." He scolded as they rushed onto the train, finding a compartment that with held their friends.
"I didn't take that long. Now quit getting on my back about everything." Violet argued.
Violet opened the door and saw her friends; she sat next to Hermione with a huff.
"What did Ron do now?" Hermione posed.
"I was just saying good bye to mom and dad and then he tells me to hurry up." Violet responded.
"We had two minutes left before the train was about to leave." Ron defended.
"Well, you didn't need to be so mean about it. You've been getting on my case for every little thing since yesterday." Violet complained.
"You were caught by Malfoy. He could have done something to you. I just want you to be more careful. After all I am your older brother and it is my job to protect you." Ron announced.
"Well, I proved that I could take care of myself, somewhat, after what I did to Malfoy." Violet bragged.
Everybody broke into a fit of laughter, remembering how Violet told them about her victory.
"She does have a point, Ron." Harry insisted.
"I totally agree." Hermione approved. Ron rolled his eyes.
"You are still my little sister and I will fulfill my duties as your bother." Ron declared.
"Whatever, keeps you entertained Ron." Violet giggled.
"Who's hungry?" Ron asked as his stomach growled at the sudden thought of food.
"I am." Violet popped.
"Didn't you have breakfast?" Hermione asked.
"Yeah, but I want candy and stuff." Violet responded.
"I don't know how you manage your figure with all the junk that you eat." Hermione pondered.
"Fast metabolism." Violet shrugged as she got up along with Ron and exited the compartment, searching for the candy haul.
They walked down an isle, pushing passed some people but soon arrived to the wagon with eager stomachs and watering mouths.
They paid for a couple of a couple of chocolate frogs and other sugary substances. Then they determined to head back to Harry and Hermione. However, Violet was suddenly shoved out of the way, hitting the wall roughly. Violet glanced up and saw that it was Draco with a healing black eye.
"Watch where you're going, Weasels." Draco scoffed as he strutted towards the moveable candy store. Violet was not going to take his attitude anymore. She had had her fill of him and they weren't even close to Hogwarts yet.
"Here, hold these." Violet handed Ron the candies and made her way over to Malfoy. He was close to the cart but not fully there yet. Violet brought up her hands and pushed Draco hard, making him trip over his own feet and land on the wagon, covering his entire torso and face with sweets of all sorts.
"Opps, my bad." Violet laughed as she stared at the mighty Draco fall from his throne.
"WEASLEY!" Draco yelled as he got up from the wagon and started charging after Violet.
Violet bolted to Ron.
"RON! RUN!" Violet yelled as they both ran to the compartment, Violet shutting the double doors quickly and locking them.
Draco tried prying the doors open but saw that his effort was fruitless.
"Weasley, open the doors!" Draco commanded through clenched teeth.
"I don't think so." Violet said as she crossed her arms and tapped the corner of her mouth with her index finger.
"OPEN IT!" Draco screamed with a reddening face.
"No, now go get cleaned up. You smell good but you look terrible." Violet commented with a triumphant smile.
"Just you wait, Weasley." Draco glowered.
"I'm so scared." Violet shook.
Draco decided to leave, saving what was left of his dignity. Violet breathed a sigh of relief.
"What was that all about?" Harry asked with a bemused grin.
"I pushed Malfoy on to the candy cart. It was a good way to pass the time." Violet shrugged as though it was natural.
"He looked pretty pissed." Harry commented.
"Yeah, but it was funny." Violet grinned.
"You've got that right." Hermione commented.
They giggled over the major incident and snacked on some of the candy, waiting to arrive at Hogwarts.