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A/N- Silvana- thank you so much :D it is only two chapters in and you are already excited haha it means a lot and you will be pleased to hear this story will be my main focus :) Clarabelle- THANKS! i hope you enjoy it... Claudie- bare with :) and don't worry i will try to be as quick with updating as i can :D. Everyone else- thank you so much for your reviews, it is what gives me the motivation to carry on ... i already have loads and i am really excited. However, this will end up being a VERY long story and therefore i really REALLY don't want to loose it! I am sorry for the short delay but i am writing quicker than i thought i was going to :) Please review and no hate- if you don't like it don't read it. OKAY- well the first book begins here ;) happy reading!..
The week had passed surprisingly smoothly for Hermione, due to the moment she found the library within their house. She spent the majority of her days in between two of the shelves at the back with a pile of books, while her new father sat in his armchair by the fire, doing what she presumed was private work. Hermione almost felt sad when they arrived at platform 9 3/4, even though she had only known them a week, it was clear both of her new parents were caring and loving, despite their place in society and that made her feel proud.
Standing on the platform, smoke drifting around them, Hermione hugged her mother and father goodbye.
"Goodbye sweetheart, i promise to write every week and send you presents to help you along the way. Be good and do all your homework...oh and remember, be brave cricket. Make friends with the right people and stand up for yourself. I love you sweetheart." Her mother gushed whilst embracing rather unnecesserly tight. Letting go, the woman pulled a handkerchief out of her lilac robe pocket and wiped away visible tears. The right people? and who would they be exactly? how would she know who were supposedly the RIGHT type of people she thought as she frowned to herself.
"And remember darling, we will miss you so much. We had a word with Professor Dumbledore, who will be your head Professor and he said that if you ever got home sick you can flew us." Her father muttered into her ear. Pulling back he placed a loving kiss on her forehead and brushed a hand over her cheek. Hermione didn't know what it was but she sensed a hidden emotion in his eyes; guilt? pride? anxiety? but her thoughts ignored it. Instead only one thing was now playing on her mind Dumbledore she beamed to herself. She was basically shaking with excitement. He is alive.
The loud sound of the train erupted, announcing for everyone to board. Her luggage was taken and she found herself being led to a carriage. Turning back she could feel a lump fall in her belly and tears form in her eyes. She waved goodbye to her parents, as the door was closed and unwound the window, copying many other students. It was strange to see how extravagantly her parents stood out from the crowd with their expensive robes and sharp posture, mixed with an over protective and loving expression in their faces. Her mother was crying dramatically, whilst beaming and her father slid his arm comfortingly around her waist. Soon enough the platform filled with more smoke and the carriages began to move. Just as the faces disappeared, Hermione heard her parents soft voices "We love you darling!" calling through the thick fog. Before she knew it, the train had left the station and her classmates began to move in order to find a compartment.
Sighing she moved away from the window and looked down each corridor. She was just about to turn left when a cold hand grabbed her shoulder and made her jump. Turning quickly she recognised the face of a young Blaise Zabini and behind him, looking to the ground irritatedly was Draco Malfoy.
"Hey, Hermione.. come on lets go and find a compartment." Blaise said smiling down at her. Looking at him with wide eyes and in shock, Hermione quickly nodded and tried to hid her surprise behind a wonky smile.
"Erm,sure...lead the way." Turning around, Blaise made his way down the right carriage, every so often peering into a compartment, to see if it was either free or who was in it. It took a small while untill Blaise came across a reasonable carriage and opened the door. Hermione stopped suddenly, causing Draco to slam into her. She heard him mutter something but ignored the insult.
"Hey, is it alright if we sit with you?" Blaise asked politely. Moving forward Hermione recognised the young Pansy Parkinson, Vincent Crabb and Gregory Goyle. Cringing slightly, Hermione bit her lip as she followed Blaise inside Pansy gave him a sharp nod. I wonder where Harry and Ron are... she thought to herself as she sat near the door next to Blaise, while Draco sat next to Pansy opposite them.
"Hey, i'm Pansy and this is Crabb and Goyle." Pansy announced in a stuck up voice towards Blaise and Hermione. She guessed that Draco already knew her due to the fact that their parents were very close. Blaise introduced them and pulled out a book to begin reading. Looking towards the three other students, she returned the smile to the two new boys; when she glanced at the dark haired female sitting in front of her, she caught the snarl on her face. Rolling her eyes she looked towards the door, away from the others. Great. Not only am i stuck with a group of stuck up purebloods Pansy Pugface Parkinson is one of them she thought, desperately trying to work out where she had found Harry and Ron on their first year, and if they would be in the same place.
Hermione didn't bother to even try and start a conversation, or look at Draco at all. What was the point? It would only end in an argument. There was a nervous knock against the window which caused Hermione to snap out of her daydream.
"Erm...hello, i was just wondering if you had seen my toad?" The young, round headed boy said looking absolutely terrified. Pansy scoffed and stared at hiim with a disgusted look, the other boys just ignored him. Shaking her head and feeling sorry for the young Nevile she stood up.
"No, Nevile i'm afraid we havn't, do you want me to help you look for it?" She asked politely. Draco turned and stared at her in disbelief. what was she doing, she is just ASKING for trouble... he thought to himself.
"Granger... you know Nevile Longbottom?" Blaise basically spat towards her in a hush whisper through gritted teeth. Pansy just looked between Hermione and Nevile.
"No Longbottom, like Granger said, we havn't seen your toad. Now do you mind leaving, you are contaminating my air...?" Pansy said, in a spiteful tone. The two other boys stayed quiet. Hermione turned towards Blaise, after rolling her eyes at Pansy.
"Actually i have never met him before...but i heard his name on the platform. Why is it so bad if i want to help a fellow student..." She said just as harshly back. Something she had said hit a nerve because she saw his expression falter before he turned back to his book.
"Er, yes...i would love some help..." Nevile suddenly said quietly from the doorway, causing everyone's head to turn towards him.
"Great, lets go then... " Hermione said smiling at the poor boy. Just as she made her way out of the door, Draco caught her wrist causing her to turn back and look at him. Gritting her teeth to stop a harsh retort escaping she pulled her wrist free.
"Don't forget Granger, it is best to make friends with the right people." Draco muttered quietly but she knew it was a soft warning. Nodding but deciding to ignore his comment she turned and let the door slide shut with a loud bang.
"Alright where have you looked so far?" Hermione asked Nevile politely. He played with his hands nervously and fidgeted from left foot to right.
"Erm, well ..i er.. have only been to this carriage, i will go look down the front ... would it be ok if ...you know ..you check the storage and the rest of this end?" Nevile stuttered out. He acted so nervous it actually put her on edge.
"Yeah sure.. " She said quickly and turned around to walk towards the back of the train.
A good hour or so passed while Hermione hunted through the storage carriages, untill she decided to go back to grab her new school robes in order to change. Walking out of the compartment, in the plain robes she noticed everyone else had changed now aswell untill she reached one compartment. Thinking it would be best to warn them that the train would be arriving soon, she slid opened the door. However, the two boys that sat inside made her jump.
"Harry!" She practically shouted with wide eyes. After taking in the two confused expressions she stuttered and corrected herself. "Harry..Potter i mean.. you are the Harry Potter aren't you?" She said, feeling the embarrassed blush creep over her.
"Yes, i am..." The black haired and green eyed boy said lightly. Hermione glanced at the amount of sweets that were scattered over the seats and sighed lightly before wrapping her arms around herself.
"Well, i was just wondering if either of you have seen a toad? .. a boy named Nevile has lost one." She said lightly as she moved into the carriage and tilted her head back towards the corridor before sending a nervous smile.
"No." The ginger said bluntly causing Hermione's gaze to focus quickly on the boy. His wand was held high in one hand and in the other was a cauldron cake. Wow, he really did start off as a jerk She thought, but was determined to befriend him all over again.
"Oh, you're doing magic?" Lets see.." Hermione retorted just as blunt. Ron's eyes narrowed before he let out a cough and looked down at his rat. Hermione couldn't help but smile at his poor attempt, as she unwrapped her arms and leaned against the door frame looking bored.
"Sunshine, daisies ...butter mellow, turn this stupid fat rat yellow" Ron said hesitantly, swinging his wand around randomly. When nothing happened Hermione smirked sympathetically yet triumphantly at the red head, who frowned towards her, before shrugging at Harry.
"Are you sure that's a real spell? well...it's not very good is it?" She said lightly giving a gentle laugh that she hoped sounded sympathetic. Harry smiled gently as Hermione sat down in front of him. "Of course, i have only tried a few simple ones myself.." She thought back to all the advanced magic she had used during the war. So naive. They have no idea... "but they've all worked for me.." She finished whilst pulling out her wand in one swift movement and pointing it towards Harry's old and broken glasses.
"Oculous Repero" She stated and instantly the glasses fixed themselves. "That's better isn't it" She said softly, smiling towards him. Harry took his glasses off the inspect them, grinning from ear to ear before thanking Hermione who couldn't help but laugh quietly at his expression. Ron on the other hand sat in amazement and dislike, glaring at the girl.
"Oh, by the way i'm Hermione Granger." She stated politely, holding out a hand. Harry took it and shook it gently. She then turned to Ron and smiled brightly.
"And you are?" She asked gently, realising this would be the first time they would have met and she wanting to get onto good terms.
"Erm..Ron Weasley" he said with his mouth full of food, spluttering it everywhere; grimacing slightly she shook his sticky hand. "Pleasure, oh! .. the two of you better change into your robes! We will be arriving soon" she said quickly, realizing what her original intentions were, she stood up to leave.
"Wait! Hermione! why don't you stay with us? There is plenty of room?" Harry asked sweetly, causing Ron to sigh heavily. Grinning, Hermione only nodded before re-sitting. Soon enough, a loud sound erupted from the trains chimney before they came into view with Hogsmeade train station.