September 1, 1991
Harry, Lily, James, and Sirius rode the Knight Bus to Kings Cross Station, Peter had decided to remain behind due to the fact there could be Death Eaters who would recognize him. When they arrived at Kings Cross, Harry could not see Platform 9 3/4 and asked James and Lily where it was. James said, "You have to walk between the barrier between Platforms 9 and 10." Harry was surprised at this and was slightly nervous as he ran towards the barrier with James, Harry closed his eyes and braced for impact but he just kept on running. Harry opened his eyes to see a scarlet steam engine with Hogwarts Express on the side of the carriages. Shortly after James and Harry were through, Lily and Sirius followed. James and Sirius helped Harry get his trunk into a compartment then they all got off the train, and Harry said goodbye to his family. The train's whistle blew and Lily urged him to hurry and James and Sirius told him to have a good term and that they would see him at Christmas. Harry made it back to his compartment and a few minutes later a rather attractive girl with blonde hair and blue eyes came to the compartment and asked, "Do you mind if I sit here, everywhere else is full." "Sure, no one is sitting there, not that I would say no to such an attractive girl. "Harry said. The girl blushed. "I'm Harry, Harry Potter." "I'm Daphne Greengrass," the girl said, "and thank you for your compliment, you're not too bad looking yourself." Harry's cheeks reddened. They were interrupted by the compartment door opening to reveal a boy who was thin and tall, he asked, "Could I sit in here with you guys, I'm being bullied." "Sure, just sit by me." Harry Potter "I'm Harry, and this is Daphne." "Hi." Said Daphne. "I'm Harold Higgs, my brother Terence is a third year and Seeker for the Slytherin House Team." "My dad was a Seeker for the Gryffindor House Team." "Oh, you're a Gryffindor." Said Daphne looking sad, "I'm a Slytherin." "Me too." said Harold. "I don't know what house I want to be in. Gryffindor would be cool since my parents were in there, but I guess Slytherin wouldn't be so bad." Said Harry. Suddenly the compartment door burst open and a pale boy with a thin face and white-blonde hair swaggered in with two enormous boys standing beside him like bodyguards. "Found you, Higgs!" he exclaimed. "Who are you? What do you want?" asked Harry. "I'm Draco Malfoy. Who are you?" said the boy. "I'm Harry Potter and this is Daphne Greengrass, and I assume you already know Harold." replied Harry. "You should know that hanging around riffraff like Higgs here can get you in a lot of trouble one day. I can help with finding the right kind of people, Potter," said Malfoy extending his hand. "I can figure it out by myself thanks," replied Harry coolly. A pink tinge appeared on Malfoy's cheeks and he said, "Let's go Crabbe and Goyle."