Disclaimer: From the wizarding world of Harry Potter, I praise JK Rowling for unknowing that I have used her characters and the wizarding world in which she imagined. I own nothing of her characters, but from my petty fanfiction, I do own Mia and a few minor characters I have created. The character Lindsay is not of my creation but my friend who I played countless hours of Role play. Enjoy the Story!

Chapter 3 (edited)

I clenched my hand tightly around my trunk. Even though millions of wizards surrounded me, I still felt alone. Most of it was because everyone had a friend greeting him/her or family waved good-bye; I had neither. Clara sent my things to the place I stayed at and told me to stay there for the rest of the summer. I became good acquaintances with some of the people around the town, but it was still lonely.

After someone had run into me, I began to walk towards the train. It was an older fancy train that might have been in western films she'd see back in America. Waiting for my turn to go on the train, I looked around. So many new faces and none of them knew me. This was my one chance to be someone different. Almost like a fresh start, I would be able to do it.

Once on, I walked down the rows looking for a place to sit. Most of them seemed full while others were not welcoming. I came upon one that only had one girl in it. I moved closer to the door to get a better look. The girl's blonde hair flowed down to her waist. She had it pulled over one shoulder with a secured hair tie. She also had a paler complexion, but it fit with her. I couldn't believe how beautiful she was.

The girl turned her head and gazed at me. Right away, I opened the door.

"Um, hi, I was wondering if I could sit with you," I asked politely. I shifted at the door, biting the inside of my lower lip. It's something I did when I started to feel nervous. It's also a bad habit I have been trying to break.

"If you really wish, but there might be others joining. But they generally don't stay long." She said and turned her gaze out to the window. I slipped into the compartment. Above both seats were racks, but the one on the girl's side had a trunk. I found it big enough to shove my trunk up there. At least it wouldn't be in the way of the travel.

Taking a seat across from the girl, I sat there looking around.

"So, what year you going to be in?" the girl asked, "I haven't seen you around."

"I'm new here but I'm going to be a 5th year. How about you?" I questioned.

"4th year. I am Lindsay Riddle. Slytherin House." She said, extending her hand out. I took it and shook her hand firmly.

"Mia. Mia Morgan. I don't know what house I will be in though I have always thought Hufflepuff fit me." I let out a soft laugh.

Lindsay smiled before going on to say, "I have a best friend in Hufflepuff, or at least she was before she moved. Hufflepuff is a good house, just not for me." She let out a laugh beneath her smile, and I followed Lindsay's laugh. The door opened revealing a familiar face.

"Well, if it isn't Half-Blood. How was living out on the streets?" Draco mocked. I looked at him in shock. He does go to Hogwarts, so we were bound to see each other at least once, but I was hoping to avoid him.

"You two know each other," Lindsay questioned. I slowly nodded.

"Clara, my mom, kind of knows Draco's father," I mumbled. It's not like I could go around telling people my mom was a former death eater. That's totally social suicide. And the only reason I knew that is, because when I saw the skull and snake on Clara's arm I had decided to research it.

"Her mom's a death eater. Nothing to hide here, half-blood, Lindsay has Death Eaters for parents as well." Draco said plopping down next to Lindsay. Lindsay nodded in agreement.

"Well, I would rather not have the whole school know I have a crazy death eater for a mom," I mumbled.

"Well, you could just tell them she's insane. That part isn't a lie." Draco pointed out. I rolled my eyes, and then sneaked a glance at Draco. He smiled before turning his attention to Lindsay. It was like she was his world and nothing else stand in the way. I felt envy run through my body causing me to stood up fast. Draco and Lindsay moved their eyes away from each other to look at me.

"I forgot I have to go talk to someone. I will be back later." I mumbled before rushing out the compartment. My heart pounded faster, and I began to have a weird feeling in the pit of my stomach. I never felt anything like it before. After asking a few people around, I found myself in a train car with Professor McGonagall.

"You must be Amelia! We are happy to have you here." She said with a smile.

"Thanks," I said with a fake smile. She smiled and began to look through papers.

"Now there will be a lot for you to catch up in. However, classes don't seem to be the problem. It looks like you were the top of your class at your former school. Though if there is anything you need help with, you can go to the house Perfects. You'll meet yours when we arrive. So would you like to be sorted right now, or do it later with the first years?" She said turning her gaze up at me.

"Now please," I replied. The professor stood from her chair, walking over to a box. She pulled out a hat and placed it upon my head. I jumped when it began to speak.

"Calm child, for I am but an old hat always ready to sort you into a house. I look deep into your mind, and soul to see your deepest desires. Slytherin would be a right choice for you, but you are too loyal and fair to be placed in such a house. Nevertheless, don't be discouraged by the house I'm about to put you in. For you it's going to be your greatest strength but also your biggest downfall." The hat told me and then yelled out, "Hufflepuff!"

McGonagall smiled, placing the hat back in the box. She wrote it down before turning back to me.

"I thought for sure you'd be in Ravenclaw." She said. She took some things out of the desk and handed them to me. She gave me a few Hufflepuff patches, ties and among others things I didn't care to look at. I left the room and made my way through the train cars. I looked down at the things while walking. I felt happy to be in Hufflepuff, but then I was back to having no friends or at least any in my house.

"Mia!" I heard behind me as I walk. Looking back, I saw Hermione waving to me from a compartment. Smiling, I walked back over to Hermione.

"Hi. Long time no see." I said with a smile and looked in the compartment.

"It has been a while. You left in such a rush. I hope everything was sorted out." Hermione said pulling my gaze back to her.

"Yep! Nothing to worry about at all. Just Draco being a git. Oh yeah, I was sorted into Hufflepuff." I said holding up my things. Hermione smiled.

"We'll have to hang out outside of class. Our houses don't have many classes together. Come meet my friends." Hermione said opening the door up more and stepping inside. I stepped in, but stayed close to the door.

"This is Ron, Ginny, and Harry. We are all in Gryffindor." Hermione smiled, "Guys this is the girl I met at Diagon Alley, Mia."

"Hi everyone," I said, waving my hand. They all waved back.

"Are you just starting this year?" Harry asked.

"Yeah. During the summer, my mom packed up everything from America and moved here." I said.

"America really? Bloody Hell." Ron said. My smile grew as I started to feel more comfortable.

"Welcome to Hogwarts then," Harry said with a smile. Though I know that smile far too well. It's a smile that was used when you were trying to hide something. Nevertheless, I nodded my head and smiled. I turned around and opened the door before walking out. Giving one last wave, I walked away.

In the compartment, Harry looked at Hermione.

"Isn't it odd that she is joining Hogwarts so suddenly?" Harry questioned.

"Are you implying that she's here for that?" Hermione said, not believing Harry was accusing her of it. Though Hermione couldn't completely deny it. Malfoy did know her mom, and everyone knew Malfoy's parents were death eater, it did have some sense to it.

Not wanting to agree or disagree, Hermione didn't say anything.

I shoved all my Hufflepuff things in the pocket before entering the compartment. Taking a seat in my spot that I had left, I looked at Draco and Lindsay. It looked like they had gotten comfortable after I left. Draco has his arm around her, and she was leaning on him. His hand was also on her leg, which he removed when he looked at me.

"Half-blood is back," Draco said smirking. Lindsay elbowed him in the gut lightly.

"Did you find out what house you're going to be in?" Lindsay asked. Releasing his arm from Lindsay, Draco jumped to sit on the other side, sitting close to me. I froze trying to figure out what he was doing. Lindsay was just about to say something, when Draco, started first.

"I've got a new nickname for you. How's Hufflepuff." He laughed pulling back and held up my tie. I snatched the tie from him. "Too bad though. I don't hang out with Hufflepuff."

"It's okay, we can still be friends. Draco still follows his father's rules about Slytherin's being the only great house." Lindsay said. I smiled and looked down at my tie. Maybe this year wouldn't be so bad.

"You know your father will find out about this one day," Draco said returning to his seat next to Lindsay.

"I don't care. I am not like him." Lindsay uttered.

"Whatever," Draco said standing up. "I'm leaving."

Draco left, leaving Lindsay and me alone.

"Is he always like this?" I questioned.

"Not always. Draco is misunderstood more than anything."

I nodded before looking out the window.

"Misunderstood," I mumbled under my breath. All I knew was that I wanted to get to know him better.