Chasing Dreams- discontinued

Chapter 2

It felt like hours ,sitting on the train. I'm surprised I didn't fall asleep on Dana- if I did I'd never hear the end of it from the other students.

We arrived just in time for dinner ,and as we got off the train ,we piled ourself a into the carriages. As usual ,there was a huge dinner in the Great Hall ,which was followed by the first years being sorted into the houses, which was very interesting. Me and Dana usually guess who will be in what house ,which is funny because we sometimes get it completely wrong.

After dinner and the sorting ceremony ,everyone headed to their common rooms. Me and Dana headed towards the dungeons where the slytherin common room is. As we approached, we learned the password for this year would be 'Salazar'. We entered our common room ,to see many first years mingling around each other. Dana was desperate to go upstairs to the dormitories, but we couldn't get past the huge crowd.

Dana wasn't particularly patient ,she has a very short temper and can turn from being absolutely fine to being in the worst mood. She pushed he way through the crowd ,nearly knocking over lots of first years-I kind of felt bad for them. She dragged me through as well by my hand.

We finally got up to our dormitories ,which I shared with Dana ,Pansy Parkinson and Daphne Greengrass. Pansy could be a bit moody from time to time ,and I barely spoke to her just incase she'd snap back at me.

I got changed into my pyjamas ,and stared at myself in the mirror, telling myself inside that this year will be the best so far.

I hope , I wish.

"What the hell are you doing Avery?"
I didn't realise that I probably looked like a total freak staring at my reflection mouthing words like a weirdo. Dana was looking at me curiously.

"Uh nothing ,just taking my makeup off.."
"Alright then" she replied "just try to do it less weird so you don't look crazy."

I finally took myself away from the mirror and climbed into my bed. As soon as my head hit the pillow I fell into a deep sleep.

Soon it was morning again ,and I was so excited to see what my timetable was for this year- I hoped to have more lessons with Dana ,as last year we only had Potions together ,which was really annoying. I was also looking forward to the first quidditch practice of the season -I loved playing for my house, it was my favourite thing to do.

I got dressed into my uniform and I put my hair into some-sort of French plait, which I finished off with a green ribbon. I applied my make up , which included just some mascara and a thin layer of foundation to cover my blotchy skin. I went down to the great hall to see Dana waiting at the table with the rest of the slytherins.

"Good morning" she said to me with a smile, and I sat down next to her and said
"Good morning to you too"
I grabbed the cereal, and poured it into a bowl, along with some milk and berries.

Professor McGonagall was handing out our time tables and as soon as I got mine ,I compared it to Dana's. We soon realised that we had muggle studies , care of magical creatures and defence against the dark arts together. We were pleased that we had more lessons together than last year ,and I looked forward to the rest of the week, the rest if the year.

Soon the bell rang and it was time for our first lesson of the day defence against the dark arts. I was never good at this and if always make stupid mistakes.

This will be fun-not.