Nine and three quarters

9 ¾, an impossible platform, yet here I stand, at my favorite place. I was actually born here. My Mom used to love it here, at least, from what I've heard. Don't get me wrong, I knew my Mom, but when I was eight, I disappeared. I'm not sure if she's alive or not, but as the old .saying goes, "hope for the best, expect the worst." I have a tendency to live by that saying. Anyways, I've made it on my own alri- I was suddenly tackled by my friend Alexis Granger. "Beela! I haven't seen you in ages!" Alex shouted, IN MY EAR! "Alexis, you do realize that it's only been two weeks! And even if it had been ages, do you really think that's any reason to make me go DEAF?!?!" I asked yelling "DEAF" in order exact my vengeance. "Ow," said the Hufflepuff covering her ear, "what was that for?" "Really Alex? Really?" I asked sarcastically. "C'mon Bells, we're going to miss the train!" She exclaimed, ignoring my comment. She started dragging me towards the train.

No matter what the time gap is, she's always seems to get overly excited when it comes to Hogwarts. I, on the other hand, could do without the early mornings. "Bella!" called Pansy from down the aisle. Oh my Merlin, I wish Protego could shield me from her annoyingness. "Hey Pansy..." I replied, unenthusiastically. "Bella, why are you hanging put with that mud-" "Silencio" I cut her off by placing the silencing curse on her. I've never liked Pansy, and now is no exception. "By the way, Happy Belated New Year's." I told her as I walked around her, leaving her to figure out how to get rid of the curse herself. I know, it was cold, but I'm in Slytherin for a reason. Alexis was following me with a bouncing step. I hate it when she's excited this early, or before I've had sugar. Normally, I'm the upbeat one, but I didn't get much sleep last night. "Oh come ON! We're going to Hogwarts, be more excited." "Alexis, it was only winter break." "SO?!?!" Then, an all too familiar voice called out from a ways down the aisle, "ALEXIS GRANGER! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HANGING OUT WITH SLYTHERIN SCUM?!?!" and her highness makes an appearance.

Granger came stomping down the Hogwarts Express's aisle, absolutely fuming. Not to mention she had Weaslebee and Pothead in tow. "Whipped..." I muttered to myself. It may seem mean, but they deserve it! Those three idiots got me in trouble before brake with Dumbledore's Army. I can still feel the pen cutting into my skin... Anyways, I know that I should blame Cho for snitching on us (And don't worry, I do) but they shouldn't have made a club so tempting to join. And yes, I fully understand that it was un-Slytherin-like conduct to join, but it would have been un-Bella-like conduct not to join. What can I say? I'm a sucker for trouble.