Hermione woke up the next morning not very happy. Today she was going to be going to the Burrow and spending the night with the Weasley Family and tomorrow she would be going to Hogwarts. She was excited about that one in a way. She loved it there but hated it at the same time. Last year Harry and Ron had gotten into trouble a lot and of course she had gotten them out of it. She knew this year would be no different but she was hoping that maybe she would be able to talk to Ginny and she if she could maybe keep the boys inline as she was used to being around boys.
She spent the day with her Parents and watching movies and snacking on food. It had been planned that at 6:00 Mr. Weasley would come to get her and take her back to the Burrow. He was going to apparate into the house seeing as that was the safest bet. They did have wards up around their house that prevented anybody but family and close friends from apparating. Dimitri or Julian as most people including the Weasley family knew him by had changed the Wards to allow Arthur in.
After they ate dinner Hermione and her mom went up stairs to pack and make sure she had everything that she would need. Of course if she forgot something she could easily get it but it would be much easier to make sure she had it all. They were just finishing up when she heard her father call.
"Hermione, Charlotte! Arthur is here!" "We will down in just a minute we have a few more things we need to pack!" Her mom yelled down the stairs. They were really done packing but she needed a few minutes to talk to her daughter before she left.
"Roo, I know that you are scared and I know that is is hard to do everything that you are doing and you have heard this so many times but you are strong. You have so many people around you who love you and are there for you. At school you have Dumbledore, Uncle Severus and Draco even though you can not see them and talk to them openly they are there and your father, and I are here along with all your Aunts and Uncles are here outside just send an owl." Charlotte finished and hugged her daughter.
"I know mom and you are right as always on everything I am so glad that I have the family that I do even if I can not openly talk to them or hug them. I know that they are there and it is so hard to not be scared about what is going to happen. I know that being scared will not change anything or help the situation but it is just UGH!" She said as she hugged her mom back.
The two of them headed down the stairs with Hermione's trunk between the two of them and while Hermione had an overnight bag on her back. As soon as Arthur saw them he got up and took her trunk shrinking it as he did so that it could fit into his pocket. He greeted Charlotte at the same time and told her what a lovely house she had as well as a wonderful daughter. The same thing he had said to Julian while waiting.
They exchanged goodbyes and Arthur took a hold of Hermione's arm and apparated them to the Burrow. As soon as they walked into the house Hermione let out an inside grown. The house was very loud and everyone came running to her at the same time screaming her name. She put on her fake smile and greeted them all with hugs. Ginny led her to her room where Hermione would be staying.
She told Ginny that she needed to use the Loo as she had just heard a voice in her head. Ginny pointed to a door along her wall. Being the only girl in her family she had her own bathroom. She told Hermione she would be downstairs. Hermione went in and touched her ring.
"Dash I have not even been her for 10 minute and they are all already driving me nuts. I wish that I was with you!"
"I am sorry Roo and I wish that you were with me too!" I am sure that you can not be gone for very long. I just wanted to make sure you were okay. And to tell you I love you and Goodnight. If I can sneak away on the Train tomorrow I will let you know." "You are right I told Ginny that I had to use the Loo. Thank you! I love you too! Goodnight Dash I will see you tomorrow."
With that she finished up and went downstairs to join the Weasley Family. They sit around talking telling Ginny all about Hogwarts leaving out a few things. Percy of course being well Percy was telling her of all the places that she should not go as well as the things that she should not do. The twins who were each sitting beside him were shacking their heads. It was common knowledge that all of the Weasleys had caused some sort of trouble at school. Well all except for Percy who thought he was the most perfect thing to ever have walked.
Percy noticed what they were doing and started to yell at them, Arthur started to yell and before Hermione knew it the whole family was yelling. Thankfully Molly put an end to it but putting a silencing charm on all of them. They all turned to her, she gave one of those looks that dared any of them speak. She pointed her wand up the stairs and said four words."Everybody to bed NOW!" Not one of them said anything they all started up the stairs Hermione following Ginny.
Hermione woke up the next morning went into the bathroom and got dressed when she came out Ginny was dressed and waiting for her. The two girls went downstairs they could smell Molly's cooking she was a great cook. Hermione would give her that. The women did know how to do that sitting at the table already was Arthur and Percy. Hermione and Ginny started to eat when Fred and George entered. Everybody was almost done eating when Harry and Ron finally joined them.
"Took you two long enough" Said one of the twins. "Yeah we were sure that we would get down here and their would be no food left the way you eat." Said the other one.
"We had to finish packing and Shut it!" Said Ron.
"Ron I will not have a repeat of last night and you all know the rule of no arguing at the table. And you should have already been packed it is not like this is a last minute thing! Now hurry up and finish eating all of you. We have to leave soon." Said Molly
Before long they were at Kings Crossing and were boarding the train. Molly hugged them all including Hermione. As they were walking onto the train Hermione saw the Malfoy Family. Lucius like always gave her a quick nod and smile. The one he was so good at and the one he always gave her. She nodded back just as quickly and boarded the train. They found a compartment and all sat down.
The train had been going for about 15 mintues when "Roo meet me in Compartment 10 E as soon as you can.". She looked around and saw that Neville who was sitting with them was telling some story about his summer. "Um guys she said I will be back I have to use the Loo!" She got up and walked out walking to Compartment 10 E. She opened the door and walked in Draco was already there waiting for her with his arms open. She pretty much jumped into his waiting arms while wrapping her arms around him.
He let go with one arm and locked the door and put up a silencing spell so that no one could hear them.
They sat there and talked for a few minutes with their arms around each other. They decieded that they would talk to Uncle Severus and see if he could arrange for them to see each other somehow. Maybe even get a few detentions with each other. Just so that they could see each other.
With one final hug goodbye Hermione walked out of the compartment and back into her compartment where her friends were waiting. This time Ron was telling some story and they looked up when she entered but said nothing Ron just continued on with his story.
A few minutes after Hermione walked out Draco did as well. He walked back into his compartment where Blaise, Theo,Crabbe, Goyle and Pansy were sitting. Unlike the people in Hermione's compartment "Where were you?" Asked Blaise. "Yeah said Theo we went to the Loo and you were not there!" "Did it ever occur to you to Dunders that there is more then one bathroom on this train! Did you check all of them?" Draco asked a little angry. They didn't say anything they just shook their heads.
With everything happening he knew this year was going to be interesting and he could already tell that he was going to have to find ways to get away from the five people in his compartment and that would be easier said then done. He did not know that Hermione was thinking the exact same thing only a few compartments down.
A/N: Thank you all. I know that you guys are reading this but I have not gotten any reviews on it in awhile. My Birthday is in nine days and getting reviews would be an awesome birthday present. I am sorry for any mistakes and of course I do not own Harry Potter but some days wish I did!
