Lumos

Before Hogwarts

Johanna Pov

It was awhile before Ibby's parents calmed down enough for us to go to the new house.

Our new house looks like a normal muggle house from the outside. It's small and plain, but the inside is magically expanded. For a mental picture, the front hall is about the size of a muggle basketball court and, each of our bedrooms are the size of a muggle cafeteria. I had so much space in my bedroom is practically empty. Ibby's room on the other hand has every inch of her walls covered with crafts and picture and all sorts of things.

The kitchen is rather small compared to the rest of the house. It was about the size of a normal bedroom, which was plenty big enough for our house elf, Thimble, he takes care of the cooking and the laundry. Our parents don't want Thimble to do everything for us so we don't be come spoiled brats. We have to bring our dirty clothes to the laundry room for Thimble, keep our room cleaned up, and remove our dishes from the table after we eat. We do have another house elf, Blueberry, she runs errands for Ibby's parents and watches the house while we're away.

We had a lot of time in between the Quidditch World Cup and the start of term so Ibby and I decided to enjoy ourselves and get used to the new house. We spent a lot of time fishing, watching movies, and went shopping for our supplies. While we were shopping we saw a lot of kids our age so we assumed that they would be at Hogwarts with us. We got fitted for our robes, got all our books, and got some decorations for our rooms.

While we were shopping I was talking to Ibby and accidentally ran into a blond boy who looked about our age.

"Sorry!" I said while trying to gather my stuff up.

He motioned for a couple boys he was with to help me pick up my things. "Crabbe, Goyle help her."

"Thanks." I said to them making them blush.

"Get up you buffoons!" Ordered the blond boy helping me up. "I'm Draco Malfoy." He said

"Johanna. I usually go by Anna though."

"I see. Do you two go to Hogwarts?"

"We are this year. We transferred from Ilvermorny this year." Ibby explained.

"Huh. What houses do you think you'll be put in?" he asked me.

"Probably Slytherin. My parents were."

"I thought you were from America." He said looking confused.

"I went to live with Ibby's family when I was young." I explained gesturing to Ibby.

"Well I'll let you girls get back to shopping. See you at school!"

I waved as he left.

Then Ibby elbowed me in the side and almost made me drop my stuff again.

"What was that for?!" I asked scowling.

"Your eyes were pink." She said teasingly and kept walking.

Ibby Pov

That was adorable! Her eyes were pink! Somebody has a crush! Oooohhhhh I should start planning their wedding! I know she won't plan it even if it was actually happening.  I'm so excited! What color should the bridesmaid dresses be?

"-by! IBBY!" yelled a voice. "It wasn't me!" I yelled causing people to stare...which turned Jo  into an awkward potato. Jo dragged me into a store blushing brightly. She glared at me , which lead my to apologizing. "Sorry, I'm just so excited! I just can't sit still!" her blush down a few.

She sighed "Just don't do it again, understand?" she said. "Yes Mama Jo" I retorted. "Let's go split up, so we can get our supplies faster." I agreed but, not without hugging her first before leaving.

I went to 'Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions' to get my school robes. As I stood on a stool while she measured me. I saw the boy that tried to drag me away during the Quidditch World Cup. "Hey your the boy that tried to drag me!".

He looked me over till he remembered me "If I remember correctly I was trying to get you away from danger." He stated. I nodded which made him look surprised for a moment. " I know but my sister was calling for me and I would be depressed without her. I now realize, you were trying to help and I apologize for my behavior for that." He looked stunned.

I know I can be loud, childish, and crazy but that's just me trying to make people happy. I can be quite serious when I want to. My parents did raise a crazy kid but not a crazy and rude kid. I was taught to respect people and let people explain themselves before jumping to conclusions. 

"Blaise Zabini" He said extended his hand which I shook "As you probably heard once or twice" 

"I'm Ibby nice to meet you Blaz Zab- ony" He gave me annoyed look which I giggled. "Friends?" I suggested.

He shrugged " Why not?" and nodded.