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A/N: This chapter doesn't really have much to it, but was a necessity to the fic. Here you start to see a change in Hermione's character . Hope you like it!
'Toot!Toot!'blared a chugging train. The young wizards gaped in aamazement. Even after several years of living in it, Harry Potter still marveled at the magic that was the wizarding world."Well, come on then, let's find a seat" Hermione said. Harry nodded in agreement as they were ushered onto the majestic vehicle.
"Here's an empty compartment"said Harry, gesturing to a curtained row of seats. The pair sat down comfortably onto the cushioned sofa.
"I didn't properly introduce myself. I'm Hermione Granger. My parents aren't wizards, seeing how they couldn't enter the portal"she exlained. "They're called Portkeys, and you have to buy them from the Ministry, which is the government in the wizarding world. Most Portkeys make your head hurt, and everything is terribly dizzy afterwards. This one semed fine, though" informed Harry. Hermione's eyes sparked with interest, and Harry could see her taking notes under the table.
"Trolley! Trolley!" shouted a plump blond woman, steering a candy cart. "Would you like anything, Hermione?"Harry asked, remembering a sack of Galleons in his back pocket. Hermione hesitated before answering. "I shouldn't. I really shouldn't. You know, it's terribly bad for your teeth. You can get all sorts of cavities. It gets stuck in your teeth and-is that black licorice?" she asked abruptly, ogling a cup of licorice wands. Harry emptied his pouch revealing the shining gold coins. " 2 Chocolate Frogs, a scoop of Bertie's Bott's of Every Flavored Beans, and 5 licorice wands"purchased he, taking delight at Hermione's shocked face.
"Terrible cavit-These are bloody delicious!"Hermione went on, sucking and chewing on her candy. Harry laughed at Hermione's war with herself. They smacked their lips and licked their chocolatey fingers. She even let out a tiny belch, then bashfully looked down. Harry was shocked to see such a difference in the girl he thought he knew so well. 'Had Ron made a difference? Did he make her feel self-conscious?'
2 hours and some odd minutes passed with blissful sleeping, studying, and no interruptions from fellow students. Harry was surprised to see Draco Malfoy had not made an appearance.
Suddenly the train halted to an abrupt stop. Wizarding world, be prepared. Hermione Granger and Harry Potter are coming to Hogwarts.
A/N: Hoped you liked it. Next chapter we'll see more more characters. Please Read and Review. Oh, and by the way, for all you Hunger Games fanatics, check out wildwolfwind48's new story Staring Love.
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