Black Roses Red

Chapter One

"Hermione! The train leaves in one hour! We've got to get going!" called Mrs. Granger from the bottom of the stairs.

"Coming mum!" Hermione replied, grabbing some last minute belongings.

She ran down the stairs, skipping one or two steps at a time. She can't wait to go back to Hogwarts. It's been a few months since Voldemorts downfall. Everything was getting back to normal, but it will never be the same. But not even that can stop her from being excited to be going back to complete her final year. Everyone is repeating the year from before, given that they didn't learn what they should've because of the events happening.

"Aren't you excited dear?" asked Mr. Granger smirking.

"Oh yes. I haven't seen Harry or Ron in ages! But I have been writing to Harry and he says that Ron hasn't been writing back. The Weasleys' haven't spoken to anyone all summer. Not since..... F-Fred died", Hermione said, choking on the last part. It brought tears to her eyes and a lump in her throat.

{On the train}

*I have to find an empty compartment. The Weasleys are flooing to Hogwarts. Aha! Here!* thought Hermione as she slid open a door to an empty compartment in the train. After what felt like forever, the lady with the trolley came past. Hermione stepped out of her compartment to see if she was still there. But someone stepped in front of her too quickly and she stumbled, falling and dropping all of her change. She was rubbing her head when someone handed her, her purse full of her change that she'd dropped.

"Look where you're going mudblood!" snapped a familiar voice. Malfoy. He walked away, leaving Hermione sitting on the floor, stunned.

*Did he just pick up all of my money? No, I must've been dreaming. Malfoy wouldn't do that. He probably just summoned it by magic.*
she thought while getting up and going back in her compartment. She sat right next to the window and soon fell asleep.

"Granger! GRANGER!" yelled a voice, waking Hermione up. "Hurry! Come on! He train is about to leave!" they yelled. Hermione, suddenly paying attention, saw the train beginning to move and ran out of the compartment, towards the door. She jumped, dreading the impact, but it didn't come. Someone had caught her. She looked up, expecting to see Harry or Ron, but saw Malfoy instead. Malfoy looked at the, relieved but suddenly scowled, dropping her.

"Next time, make sure you're watching the time!" he spat, spitefully before walking away.

"Mione! Are you okay?" called a familiar voice. Ron came rushing over, followed by Harry, Ginny, Neville and Dean.

*~Authors' Note~*

So was that ok? I know it isn't so long but it was a first try! Please rate and comment if you like! More chapters soon!