Authors note: Hi guys I know I haven't updated in agesss but I've been really busy with course work at school and of course reading all of your lovely work ;) This second chapter might not be as good as the first because I rushed it a bit, but I hope you enjoy it anyway... remember to please review and tell me what you think as you lovely people are my audience!

THANK YOU - whiterose242 for being my first review and for encouraging me to carry on! Your review meant a lot to me

Chapter 2: Train travels and intimidating encounters

Ron, Harry and Hermione apparated back to the burrow, soon after the incident with Malfoy.

Appearing at the burrow, they found Ginny curled up in a chair asleep near the fireplace which was emitting a warm orange glow. Trying not to wake the sleeping red head the boys and Hermione tip toed into the kitchen- however that plan failed as Ron just so happened to walk into the kitchen door leaving the house to echo with a sounding thud. Hermione tried to suppress a giggle at the sight of Ron's screwed up red face.

A startled Ginny jumped up, with her wand at the ready only to see her smiling friends. Lowering her wand she walked over to harry who embraced her with a welcome hug yet harry had a concerned look gleaming in his eyes- He knew Malfoy had got to her.

Harry pulled back and looked at Ginny.

"Are you okay Gin?"

"I'm fine Harry really! just a little tired as you could see" she indicated to where she had been asleep on the chair until her clumsy brother Ron had walked into the door.

Harry gave a little laugh at this but then went serious when he saw Ginny's expression.

Soon after they had settled down by the fireplace, Mr. Weasley and Mrs. Weasley appeared looking rather exhausted.

"Hello children" Mr. Weasley croaked before he walked out into the kitchen, the soft hum of a muggle kettle could be heard- Hermione smiled at this, Mr. Weasley loved muggle items.

It was then Mrs. Weasleys turn to speak and as she did her face was plastered with a radiant smile.

"Now dears tomorrow you leave for Hogwarts again, so make sure you pack everything you need and that you have a good night's rest!" with that remark she kissed each of their foreheads and followed suit into the kitchen were her husband was.

"I think your mum is right Ron, come on! " Said harry

"Yeah Herms lets go get ready for bed then pack, I need to make sure I have everything. Hermione will you help me as you're always so organised"

At this Hermione smiled again then nodded at Ginny to lead the way, just as she was about to follow ,Ron grabbed her arm and pulled her back to where he was standing.

"You shouldn't let him get to you Herms! Your worth so much more than him"

Hermione instantly knowing he meant Malfoy, non to quickly hugged Ron and then ran upstairs to find Ginny.

The next day they were all ready to board the train from platform 9 ¾, waiting for the indication that they could clamber on, they said their goodbyes to MR. and MRS. Weasley.

Hearing the whistle blow Harry and Ron moved towards the train, Hermione waved to Ginny after discussing where to meet later on at Hogwarts and then followed the boys on to the train, with that now out of the way the three friends set out for a compartment to sit in. They'd been walking down the train for about 3 minutes and so far every compartment was full and there was only a few left. Ron not looking where he was going knocked into Neville who was making his way up the train.

"Ouch!" said Neville where Ron had just bumped into him.

"Sorry Neville, I wasn't looking" said Ron as he rubbed his head, then Ron asked a sensible question which had Hermione and harry looking a bit taken back.

Neville cringed at this question, as he had the answer and they weren't going to like it.

"Yes there is one compartment left, at the back of the train but it's not completely empty and i'm not sure you will want to sit in there becaus..."

"Thanks Neville" chirped Hermione as she started to make her way down the train to the compartment, not even letting Neville finish- she really wanted that seat.

Reaching the compartment she let out a gasp sitting there was none other than Draco Malfoy, thoughts started to swirl in Hermione's head ' No no no this could not be happening, how could life do this- having to share a compartment with him was so... so unfair!

At that moment the train lurched out of the station throwing Hermione forward in to the compartment, she let out a scream... but then something unexpected happen instead of hitting the floor like she was thinking , an arm was snaked around her waist stopping her from falling. When she had regained her balance she looked up and there she saw the swirly grey orbs that were Draco Malfoy's eyes but as quickly as she saw them they were gone.

Did Draco Malfoy really save Hermione from falling? Or did he simply get up to come out of the compartment and bump in to her?

Sorry it's so short, but I had writers block too :S Please review!