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My eyes flew open. 'Today's the day!' I thought. I flew out of the bed and looked at the clock. 10:00 it read. Just then, I realized I had slept in my dress and makeup. Inky came out from under the bed and mewed. "Holly! Time to get up!" Narcissa called. "Got it!" I called back. I ran to the wardrobe, flung the doors open, and hurriedly pick out an outfit. I grabbed a tee shirt with a butterfly on it, some skinny jeans, and a pair of green converse. I washed my face and brushed my hair. I put them on in record time. I got a green headband and put it in my hair, careful not to get my tiny braid in it. I quickly put on some pink lip-gloss. "Inky! Here, kitty, kitty!" I called. Inky came up to me. I picked her up off the ground, holding her in my arms and stroking her silky black fur while she purred. I put her in her carrier. I then summoned a house elf and asked him to bring my bags "to where ever the heck they're supposed to be". He left and I picked up Inky's carrier and fast walked down the stairs.
I put Inky's case by my other bags. I walked into the banquet hall. Draco, Blaise, Theodore, and Daphne were all up and dressed their bags with mine. "Hey," I said, coming to sit at the table. Narcissa immediately came out of the kitchen, carrying a blueberry muffin. "Here you go, Holly," she said, putting the muffin down in front of me. I smiled, and said "Thanks." It was delicious!
After I was finished, and so was everyone else, Narcissa said, "Alright, let's go guys." We walked to the train station. Along the way, many boys asked Narcissa, Daphne, and I out. "Does it hurt to fall?" one asked me. I stopped and looked at him confusedly. "From heaven, 'cause I know you're an angel," he elaborated. I got right in his face before saying, "Actually, just between you and me, I'm a witch." and walking away a smirk on my face.
When we got to the train station, I looked around and saw no platform nine and three quarters. "Uh, Mum? Where's platform nine and three quarters?" Draco asked Narcissa. She smiled. "Through that wall," Narcissa stated. I raised my eyebrows. "Did I hear you correctly?" Daphne asked. "Who wants to go first?" Narcissa asked. "I'll go," I said, causing everyone to stare at me, before continuing, "If someone will go with me." They all looked at each other. Finally, Daphne said, "I'll go with you, Hol."
I smiled my appreciation and thanks. "Okay," said Narcissa, "You'll go in pairs. We have Holly and Daphne, Blaise and Draco, and I'll go with Theodore." Daphne and I looked at each other then walked toward the barrier, tickets in hand, pushing our trolleys. As we went through the wall, I closed my eyes. When I opened them, I saw a train, with "Hogwarts Express" written on the side. I looked down and found the number "9 ¾" "Hol!" "Hollyn!" I said, turning and responding to the call of my friend. She was wearing red shorts, tank top, and shoes. She also wore a ruby hair clip and earrings with gold. She carried a red purse. I was greeted with a hug. Draco and Blaise walked through the barrier just as she released me. When Blaise saw Holly, his eyes lit up. I rolled my eyes. "Holly Potter, meet Daphne Greengrass, Blaise Zabini, and Draco Malfoy," I said, introducing most of my companions. "I want you to meet George Weasley," Holly said. "Too bad, Blaise," I said smirking, "She's already got a boyfriend." Holly blushed and said "No!" I just raised my eyebrows, smirked wider, and walked away, Blaise, Daphne, and Draco in tow. We waited for Narcissa and Theodore.
Narcissa came up from behind us, an irate Theodore behind her. "My baby is growing up!" she sobbed, clinging to Draco. "Mum!" Draco said, squished. The conductor then called, "All aboard!" Draco finally managed to pull himself out of Narcissa's grasp. He hopped on the train, grabbing my arm and pulling me with him. I ended up about an inch from his face, staring into his bottomless grey eyes.
His arm was around my waist, and we were near an empty compartment. "We, um, better get seats for them," I stuttered, my eyes darting from his eyes to his lips, then back again. He nodded slowly, then released me and opened the compartment door. I went in and sat down inside the first seat. Draco followed and sat next to me.
Daphne came in with Theodore and Blaise. When she saw Draco and I sitting together, her jaw dropped before she smiled knowingly. I pursed my lips and narrowed my eyes. Just then, a girl with brown hair walked into the compartment, a boy in tow. "Hello, I'm Hermione Granger. Neville has lost his toad. Have you seen one?" the girl said. Neville was a round boy with brown hair. "No, I'm sorry," Draco, responded. "Hermione! Stop looking for that stupid toad!" a voice exclaimed. Neville walked out, calling, "Trevor!"
Hollyn walked in, a girl and a boy behind her. The boy had reddish-brown hair. The girl was obviously Hermione's sister. "This is George, and this is Holly Granger," Holly said, "George is in third year." "Do you guys... Wait, except for Holly P., Blood status?" I inquired. "Pure blood" was the answer from everyone. "Good," I replied, "Then you can sit with us. I'm Holly Farredel, but you can call me Hol." The seating pairs were Draco and I, Daphne and Blaise, Holly P. and George, Holly G. and Theodore, & Hermione was alone.
Then, Potter, an ugly girl with a mole, a girl who constantly twitched, a Chinese looking girl, and Ron walked in. "Ron," I said smiling. "Hi, Hol!" he responded. "Want to sit with us?" I asked. "Sure," he replied, and sat next to Hermione.
On the other side of the compartment, Hermione was sitting back down in her seat after buying some Pumpkin Pasties off the trolley. I smirked wickedly and stuck my foot out. Potter tripped and flew into the trolley. He soared, on the trolley, down the aisle and smashed into the wall. "You'll have to pay for those!" the woman shouted. I was stifling laughter, as was Draco. The three girls looked dangerously at me. I widened my eyes, deciding to play innocence. Potter got up, covered in smashed chocolate and cake. I bit my lip, holding in the giggle that threatened to escape. The "Dream Team", as I decided to call them, walked out, slamming the compartment door behind them. Suddenly, the whole compartment burst into laughter.
After about 20 minutes of uncontrolled laughter, I gasped and began to look out the window. I then turned to Draco and put my head on his shoulder. I sighed, and then said, "I'm bored." He leaned his head on mine. "Me too," he replied. I could have stayed there forever.
"Why don't we put our uniforms on?" Hermione said. Daphne glared at her. "That's a good idea," said Draco, taking his head off mine. I removed my head from his shoulder with a sigh, and grabbed the small, pull-string bag that contained my uniform off the luggage rack. Daphne, Hermione, Hollyn, Holly, and I went into the girl's bathroom. We went into different stalls and got changed. After a little while, two stalls opened and I heard Daphne scolding Hermione.
"You ruined their moment!" she was saying. "What?" Hermione asked. "Draco and Holly! It was so cute!" Daphne explained. "Oops," said Hermione. I then walked out of the stall. "It's kind of incomplete," I said. "Well," Hermione said, "After we're sorted, we're given a tie, patches for our robes and stripes on the bottom of our vests, and patches for them too, so…it'll look better." I nodded, and then turned to fix my hair in the mirror. I took the headband out, and fixed my bangs so they went to the side. I also re-applied my lip-gloss. As I was doing this, I said, "So…your name in Hermione, right?" She nodded, and responded, "You can call me 'Mione, though." "Okay," I replied.
We then went back to the compartment. The boys were already back. "Draco, could you move, please," I said. He looked at me, scanned my body, and then said, "No. I want you to sit on my lap." I blushed then said, "Why?" "Just do it!" Draco replied. "Okay," was my response. I sat down on his lap, leaned back, and crossed my arms.
"Why am I doing this?" I said, turning my head to look at Draco. He whispered in my ear, "You're pretending to be my girlfriend so Flint will leave you alone." I quickly moved off his lap and on to the seat. "If he wants to bother me, so be it," I responded hotly, "But I hope he knows that if he does, he's in for a surprise!" Draco looked at me questioningly. I smirked wickedly before replying, "I know a fair amount of hexes." He smirked back at me.
"So," Draco asked everyone, "What house do you want to be in? I want to be in Slytherin." "Slytherin," I replied instantaneously. "Slytherin," was the reply from Daphne, Blaise, and Holly Granger. "I'm in Gryffindor," said George. Holly Potter just shrugged. "Ravenclaw," said 'Mione. I nodded, looking surprised. Ron piped up, "I suppose I'll be in Gryffindor like the rest of my family." Theodore didn't say anything.
I yawned, stretching my arms above my head. It had been an hour since we last heard sound in the compartment. Daphne was curled up on Blaise's lap, both of them sleeping. Holly had lain down on the seat, her head in Theodore's lap. She had fallen asleep, and last I checked Theodore was running his fingers through her hair, looking intently at her sleeping face. Hollyn was asleep, leaning on George's shoulder. George had his head resting on hers, also sleeping. 'Mione passed out against the window, with Ron leaning against her. I looked around. Draco and I were the only ones awake now. Theodore was slumped against the seat, snoring.
I yawned again. "Tired?" Draco inquired. "Yeah," I responded. I looked into Draco's face. I brushed some light blonde hair out of his breathtaking grey eyes. His eyes scanned my face and locked on my eyes. "Your eyes are absolutely…enchanting," he said. I blushed and looked away. A few minutes later, I leaned against his shoulder, closed my eyes, and fell asleep.
I woke when the train was slowing down. "Okay, guys! Time to get up!" I said. "Why?" moaned Daphne. "Because, we're at Hogwarts!" I replied.