Inside My Mind (A Harry Potter Fanfiction)

Chapter LXXXIV

Platform 9 ¾, King's Cross, London, England, Great Britain

Tuesday the 1st of September 1997

11:00 AM

"Hi!" Bella called, cheerfully as she walked into the compartment, Draco, Luna, and Blaise flanking her. There were a chorus of 'hello's as Bella, Luna, and Bella's brothers sat down. Bella was practically bouncing in her seat despite the weird looks her friends were sending her.

"Mione sends her love," Bella said, suddenly and everyone smiled softly at the mention of their lost friend. Bella shook her head and her dark hair flew around her as she ran a few hands through it.

"It's been a while, hasn't it?" Theodore murmured. Lalita nodded in agreement from her seat next to him. She was playing with her ring that hung on a chain and Bella brushed her hand against her own ring. No one quite noticed.

"It's been a long time. But we're going back," Fay sighed. Daphne leaned forward with a smirk.

"We're not going for work or for class," Daphne snickered. Bella laughed and they fist bumped in excitement. Blaise rolled his eyes though he had slight smile upon his face as well.

"As long as we're together, we're going to kick some ass!" Bella cheered.

"And it's going to be totally awesome," Daphne crowed and the two girls laughed. Lalita rolled her eyes with a disapproving look on her face. Linda laughed at her friend's expression.

"We're seventh years now! This year we'll take everybody by storm," Linda added. Draco looked interested now and Luna nodded in agreement though she was pouting slightly.

"Sneak out of our dorms for parties, too…can't forget parties…" Draco said with a smirk on his face. Lalita shook her head and she flicked Draco's ear. Draco looked at her in surprise and she raised a finger towards him.

"But lets not forget that we need to perform well in class if we want to pass our N.E.W.T.s and Masteries," Lalita reminded everyone. The whole of the compartment groaned except for a smirking Blaise and Luna Lovegood who was only biologically and not magically a witch. It's not like she even had exams in her sixth year except for the regular ones.

"Aww, Lalita why do you have to sound like such a…Hermione?" demanded Bella. Blaise snorted. Bella flashed him a grin while Lalita pursed her lips in annoyance.

"Because guys, school isn't all about fun and games. We have to study hard if we want good jobs," Lalita said, sounding rather annoyed. Bella nodded, conceding that Lalita was actually right. She began to fiddle with her ring. Daphne leaned forward suddenly.

"What the hell?"

"What?" Bella squawked when Daphne grabbed her around the neck. Daphne pulled Bella forward by the chain and she showcased the ring. Lalita stared in absolute shock.

"What the fuck happened to that fugly ring he gave you?"

"He fixed it. He turned the gold to platinum, healed the onyx, and put diamonds on it. It looks nice. What the hell is your issue?" Bella snapped. Daphne shook her head and looked at Lalita's ring.

"It looks like an engagement ring," Lalita said, sofly. Bella flushed and Draco and Blaise stiffened. Draco's eyes narrowed and he leaned forward to look at the expensive piece of jewelry as well.