*Rachel's point of view*
Thump is the sound my body made when it fell off my bed…wait bed? Since when was I in a bed? I open my eyes to see that no more was I talking and walking with Liz and Ashley, but I was in a lovely bedroom with pictures all around. I blink, then blink again and shout with realization, "I can see! I don't need my glasses!" I quickly run to my mirror and notice that not only has my eyesight changed, but my looks as well, well sort of. I was still 5'4" and skinny, but I now have straight, medium length brown hair with golden highlights and without my glasses, you could see how my hazel eyes change color in the light. "Awesome!" I think, but what happened to Liz and Ashley. That's when my memories came streaming back to me.
I had always been a dreamer. I loved fairy tales and the thought of magic. I used to dream of the day when I could get away from the reality of the word. I was a pretty normal Pennsylvanian kid, well until about age 8. That's when I started hearing other people's thoughts. Not everybody's, but a select few which I chose. At first I thought it was my imagination playing with me. But when I found out that I could control my powers, I knew I was magical somehow. All of my dreams came true the summer before my 11th birthday when I was accepted into Helios Witch and Wizarding School. I loved it there and was friends with almost everyone there.
One year my family and I took a trip to London. That's where I met my two best friends and pen pals, Taylor and Allie. They both went to Hogwarts, the Wizarding School over there. I would visit them every winter break. Everything was going great until that one faithful summer, the summer before my 4th schooling year. I learned that my parents were moving to London. They were expanding their music business and were opening a shop in Hogsmeade. At first I was happy to see Allie and Taylor, but then I realized all the things I would be giving up.
"I don't want to go to London or to Hogwarts. I like it here!" I exclaimed.
"But Rae," my mother tried to coax me with my nickname, "you'll get to see Allie and Taylor. Won't you like that?"
"Yeah I guess, but Mom…" I whined, "I'm gonna be the only Jew at Hogwarts and you know it!"
"Yes I do, dear, but it's something you'll have to deal with. It won't be that hard, I promise. I'm sure you'll have a great time there."
So that was it. I was a witch who got swept away to London from Pennsylvania. Awesome! I don't know how I didn't grasp that before with all the moving pictures of my family and me in front of my eyes. Ah well. What day is it anyway and how long have I been in London? I start to remember as more memories return to me.
I was greeted by Taylor and Allie at the airport not but a month ago. We were all ecstatic to see each other and all my fears started to diminish. It wasn't until two weeks later did I get to see them again, when my family and I went to the Quidditich World Cup. It was so exciting to finally see a huge live Quidditich match that Allie and Taylor always talked about. I mean, we had Quidditich back at my old school, where I was chaser, but it wasn't as big as it was here. I was going to try out for chaser on whatever house's Quidditich team I was in. Taylor and Allie soon found me at my family's tent and we quickly started talking about the match, Hogwarts and our newfound magical traits. Taylor wanted to become a dragon rider, but that was far too dangerous for me. I'd rather just stick with riding a broom. Allie and Taylor started talking about a guy named Cedric Diggory, who was supposedly watching Allie from a far. I was paying very close attention to every word they said, seeing how I wanted to fit into Hogwarts. Allie mentioned Taylor hanging out with someone named Draco Malfoy, but I didn't get to ask Taylor about him until Allie left.
"So who exactly is Draco Malfoy?" I asked.
"Well, he's a fellow Slytherin with me. Very hot with blond hair and silver blue eyes. He's also very popular." Taylor started telling me. Good start. "He can be a bit obnoxious, stuck up and snooty at times, but get to know him and you learn that he can't harm a fly even if he tried."
"He sounds interesting…and dreamy." I exclaimed in a fit of giggles.
"Don't worry. I'll make sure you two meet." Taylor stated.
Taylor, Allie and I talked throughout the whole Quidditich match. I didn't even realize the match was over until everyone started leaving the stands. The Irish team had won and they had plenty of parties. My family and I were shocked when we started hearing screams and loud noises outside our tent. We immediately left our tent and I started become fearful as I saw the wreckage of what used to be tents all around us.
"Deatheaters!" My dad exclaimed. "Get yourselves out of here as quickly as possible. There's a port key over there by the woods to your left. I'm going to try and see if I can help in any way. Please be careful." He said as he started dodging spells and went off into the crowd.
It was then I saw Taylor. I ran over to her and told her what was happening and that she needed to find a port key right away. She told me her family already had one and that she just wanted to make sure that Allie and I were okay. I saw Allie out of the corner of my eye and told Taylor we were fine. Taylor and I split up then. As I reached the port key, I saw him, or at least I thought I saw him. Draco Malfoy that is. It had to be him. He looked around my age and had startling platinum blonde hair. He was also very handsome. I was just about to call out to see if he was all right when an old man shoved a port key into my hands and I felt the familiar tug at my navel. I made it home safe and sound as did the rest of my family, Taylor, Allie and a certain Draco Malfoy, or so I heard from Taylor.
Whoa! I was at the Quidditch World Cup and I got to see a glimpse of Draco! Awesome! I get dressed and ready to go to Kings Cross Station. After the short trip there, I go through platform 9 ¾. That was cool, being able to go straight through the barrier. I immediately find Taylor and she says Allie hasn't come yet. After a couple of minutes Allie comes through the barrier and both Taylor and I yell for her attention. We envelop each other into a group hug and go to board the train. This is going to be an awesome year. Not only do I get to hang out with my two best friends, but I also get to meet a special boy named Draco Malfoy. I wonder what house I'll be put into?