BPOV

"Bella wake up," I heard a voice say.

"Go away," I muttered.

"Do I have to spray you with water again?" Harry asked.

My eyes widened and I shot out of bed. "You do that again and your dead Potter!" I threatened in a menacing tone that made him flinch.

"Okay, I won't," Harry said. "But you really do need to get up. We leave in an hour."

"Fine, I'll be down in a minute," I said, getting up and heading toward the bathroom to shower and change.

"Bella?" Harry called out.

"Yeah?"

"I'm really glad that you're back. Hogwarts hasn't been the same since you left, and I've really missed you," Harry said.

I smiled warmly at him. "Thank big bro, that means a lot to me and I have missed you too."

He grinned and walked out the door. I went to the bathroom to change, thinking about how much I missed Hogwarts. Finally, I was able to go to school like a normal kid in the wizarding world. When I went to Hogwarts before, I was tutored and didn't have classes with other students, so I was really looking forward to getting to know other witches and wizards my age.

When I finished changing, I headed down for breakfast and saw everyone waiting for me.

"Sorry I took so long," I said apologetically.

"It's alright dear," Molly said, handing me a bid plate of chocolate chip pancakes.

"Thanks Mrs. Weasley," I said, digging in right away.

Harry, Ron, and I talked about Quidditch during breakfast, while Hermione read her Potions book. Harry was the team captain this year, and he was really excited. After an hour, we were all ready and heading out the door.

The ride to the station was quiet. We were all absorbed in our own thoughts. When we arrived at the train station, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley kissed us goodbye and we boarded the train.

Ron and Hermione went off to do their prefect duties while Harry and I went off to find a carriage. Harry seemed upset that Ginny was sitting with her new boyfriend Dean Thomas, and I smirked at him. Everyone stared at me while we walked by and I began to grow nervous.

"Why are they all staring?" I asked Harry.

"You're a legend Bells, everyone knows who you are and they're curious about you," Harry explained.

I sighed. I hoped I wouldn't have to put up with this all year.

Finally, we found and empty carriage and we stepped in.

"That is definitely going to get annoying," I complained. "Do you think Snape and I will get closer over the year?" I asked Harry.

He looked at me with a sad look. "I sure hope so Bella."

"He's just never there for me and I never really minded, but I'm starting to feel depressed by it. He's always gone and I only hear from him about once or twice a month."

By now I was close to tears. Harry came over and gave me a hug. "Why don't you tell him that?"

"I don't know," I wailed. "I don't know if I can."

"You don't have to do it right away," Harry soothed. "Wait until you're ready."

I nodded. "Thanks Harry. You're always there for me and I don't know what I would do without you."

He grinned at we started discussing happier subjects until Ron and Hermione showed up.

"How was prefect duty?" I asked.

"Boring," Ron replied, sitting down across from me.

"Don't you get to punish all of the troublemakers?" I asked. I thought Ron would like doing that.

"Only Malfoy, but we aren't allowed to give out detentions until we arrive at school," Hermione explained.

"Who's Malfoy?" I asked curiously.

"A Slytherin," Harry answered. "He's a pureblood and he makes sure that everyone knows it."

"Oh," I said, dropping the subject.

We spent the rest of the ride discussing students at Hogwarts. They told me about nice students who I should befriend and people to avoid.

"I sort of missed wearing these," I said after I changed into my school robes. After the train stopped, I jumped up to see the school that I had missed so much.

"It's even more beautiful than I remember."

Ron rolled his eyes at my comment and we walked off of the train and up to the school.

When we entered the Great Hall, all conversations stopped and everyone turned to stare at me.

I sighed loudly and Harry put a comforting hand on my back and guided me toward the table.

"This is definitely going to get annoying," I muttered after everyone finally returned to their own conversations, but occasionally threw glances my way.

I started filling up my plate with food and dug in. When I finished, I looked around the room, looking for the mystery man from Diagon Alley.

I spotted a blonde boy and instantly knew that that was him. He had light blonde hair and beautiful grey eyes. He was gorgeous.

I nudged Harry. "Who's that guy over there?"

"He's hot," I said, pointing toward him.

Harry followed my gaze and his eyes widened. "That's Draco Malfoy, the jerk I told you about."

"He's a jerk?" I asked sadly.

"Yes he is. He thinks he's better than everyone else. His father's a death eater and everyone thinks that he is one too," Harry told me.

"Are you sure he's a death eater?" I asked.

"His personality fits a death eater perfectly."

"But you're not sure, are you?" I asked.

Harry sighed loudly. "Just stay away from him Bells.

"You're not my father," I replied.

"I'm just looking out for you Bella," Harry said. "I don't want you to get hurt and Malfoy's dangerous."

"How do you know he is?" I asked, stubbornly.

"I just do," Harry said, turning red from anger.

I sighed and let it go. Dumbledore rose from his seat and all talking ceased.

"Welcome back," Dumbledore greeted. "I am glad that you have all returned. We have a new student in Gryffindor this year. Isabella Snape. Miss Snape would you please stand?"

I nervously rose as everyone turned their gaze on me. "I am sure that you will all be very kind and helpful toward her," Dumbledore said as I sat down.

I sensed someone staring at me so I turned around and saw that it was Draco Malfoy.

He narrowed his eyes at me when I met his gaze. I glared at him and turned back around.

Dumbledore continued to talk about teachers and rules while I thought about Draco. I hoped that Harry wasn't right about him.

"C'mon Bella. It's time to go," Hermione said, pulling me out of my reverie. As we walked through the hallway we ran into Malfoy and two big guys.

"Who's your friend Potter?" Malfoy asked Harry, while staring directly at me.

"None of your business," I said coldly.

He glared at me.

"Didn't Dumbledore announce it to everyone just a little while ago? Or were you too busy staring at me to pay attention?" I asked with a smirk.

"I wasn't staring at you," Malfoy shot back angrily.

I raised my eyebrows at him and he glared at me. "If you keep glaring for too long you're going to get wrinkles," I informed him.

Harry, Hermione, and Ron laughed as we left, leaving behind some angry Slytherins.

"That was great," Ron congratulated me.

"Thanks," I said.

"Why were you mean to him?" Harry asked. "I thought you liked Malfoy."

Ron and Hermione's eyes widened and I laughed.

"You like Malfoy?" Ron asked incredulously, sounding like it was the most repulsive thing in the world.

I shrugged and didn't say anything. I honestly didn't know how I felt about him. I felt this strange pull toward him, but when he started acting like a jerk I just wanted to punch him in the face and set him straight. When we reached the Common Room I said goodnight to everyone and went upstairs. I quickly changed and got into bed, exhausted from the long day.