Hi! Badger here! Really sorry about no updating in like forever and a half. Real Life
Stinks sometimes. Also I've been binge watching The Flash and Arrow. Anyways
hope you like this chapter. Bye!
Chapter has been edited. 8/12/15
Are all Hufflepuffs supposed to be this happy? Harry wondered silently.
Hannah's cheerfulness seemed to have spread to Justin and eventually Ernie as well. Hannah was bouncing in her seat smiling and talking about everything and anything. Thankfully, all of the talking distracted them from asking about last names and such.
Of course the small peace he had was not able to last. Quite like the many times before, Malfoy barged in with the grace of a baby elephant. "What are you doing here Malfoy?" Hannah asked in clear dislike.
"Harry Potter's on the train. Didn't you know? I was looking for him, but instead I appear to have stumbled across people of a much lower class. Macmillan, wouldn't expect to see you here, associating with Mudbloods and riffraff. Come join me in my compartment." Malfoy said in pompous tone of voice.
Ernie glared at him. "No, thank you. I find the company to be much more pleasant here."
Malfoy sniffed and looked at them in disgust. "Very well, Macmillan. Until next time." He turned out of the compartment with a flourish.
Harry turned to Ernie. "How and why were you so civil to him?" He asked.
Justin answered instead. "Despite the fact that that Malfoy character was very annoying it doesn't do to burn bridges. I assume he holds some type of power in the wizarding world?"
Ernie nodded. "Well, his father does at least. Anyways let's not talk about that anymore." He said to move the conversation along.
Harry thought back to his original meeting with Malfoy and remembered how he had talked to him. It wasn't that surprising that they were enemies then.
"So, what house do you want to be in? I want Gryffindor. My entire family was placed there." Hannah said cheerfully, clearing up the silence.
Harry's eyes widened sightly. He had never know that Hannah wanted another house. It kind of made sense though, he guessed her kindness and other Hufflepuff traits were stronger. Ernie smiled smugly. "I come from a long line of Ravenclaws. Intelligence and wisdom describes most of my family perfectly."
Harry tried to stay quiet, but really? " Don't intelligence and wisdom mean the same thing?"
Ernie flushed pink. "If it means the same thing then it's still the same meaning."
Harry didn't bother to point out that the statement made no sense. When he introduced Ernie to Hermione...poor Ernie.
Justin cleared his throat. "I think Ravenclaw is a likely option. I got good grades in school."
"Hufflepuff for me I think. Loyalty, hard work, and determination. What's not to like about it? Hogsmeade was founded by a Hufflepuff, you know." Harry said.
The future ,hopefully still, Hufflepuffs considered it for a moment before Hannah changed the subject. "So, what's your favorite dessert? Mine's is..."
Hermione walked down the slippery path. She was slightly glad to be away from Terrence. He wasn't bad company, but he was pretty silent. "First years over here, please! This way, this way!" Hagrid yelled.
She walked closer to the boats and looked around for Harry. She hadn't seen him yet and she was slightly worried. What if he had to sit with Malfoy? Or worse, Zacharias Smith? He had come back to fight sure, (after Colin had dragged him) but he was still an arse. No one could be around him for more than five minutes without wanting to injure him
Well, maybe Colin could, but then again, Colin was...Colin. He was a special case. Either way, back to the point. Hermione gave up on looking for Harry and climbed into a boat with Neville Longbottom and Tracy Davis. Tracy was a rather neutral Slytherin and she was one of the ones who ran from the war. Hermione wasn't sure if she was on anyone's side. She would have to keep an eye on her.
A movement rocked the boat slightly and Hermione looked up to see Harry sitting next to her. He waved his hand in a quick 'hello', before turning his attention on the other two. "Hi, I'm Harry."
"Davis, Tracy Davis." The future Slytherin said coldly.
"N-Neville Longbot-ttom." Neville stuttered.
"Hermione." She said simply.
"Pleased to meet you." Harry said sending a small wink to Hermione.
Hermione rolled her eyes. She wondered how they were going to 'be friends'. They wanted to be together at day one, but there were witnesses that saw the boat was their 'first' meeting. It would be odd to form a 'bond' from this. Oh well, they'd figure something out. They always did.
Gasps awoke Hermione from her thoughts. She gasped herself. No matter how many times she saw Hogwarts it would always take her breath away. She shared a look with Harry. They were finally home.