~31~ MISHAP

With the first daylights, I woke up because of my body clock. It became a habit since last year. Even though I couldn't run at Hogwarts too early, I didn't get out of my routine. After washing up at the bathroom I changed my clothes and left home to run in the neighbourhood.

Before leaving home, I put notice me not charm as it was too early and if our neighbours were to see, it would become unnecessarily problem. I ran an hour and returned home before having a shower.

"Master, what would you like for breakfast?" Wilmey asked.

"The usual and don't call me master. If you have to, just call me miss or Hermione."

"Did you communicate with Colley, how are my parents?"

"Yes, miss. We were able to talk through the two-way mirror. Madam and mister arrived and settled down. They go to their work from morning till late afternoon and Colley is responsible for the house. He also returned yesterday to help you replenish your potion ingredients and others in the list you gave."

"Ok. Thank you. Call me when breakfast is ready. I will pack my trunk."

When I returned my room, Fluffy raised its head and purred then returned to his sleep. I showered quickly and looked at all the books and materials I needed to bring to the Hogwarts.

"Pack" with a wave of my wand every item packed itself into the trunk. Thanks to the previous choice, the trunk had enough space. I plan to use the room of requirements from this year on and all of them are needed. The charm to pack is taught at the fifth year but it's one of the few necessary and convenience spells that's why I learned it long before other fourth and fifth year spells.

I looked at my reflection on the mirror before leaving the room. The girl in the mirror looked so different from the first time I saw when I possessed her body. I wore a nice, short-sleeved pale-yellow blouse and loose, grey, cotton skirt with a trendy coat in case it becomes cold. I also changed my hairstyle.

During summer, I went to a beauty salon with my mum to cut and style my hair.

It was cut shoulder-length but angled slightly longer towards the front. Layers were beginning at the cheekbone to add movement. I kept bangs long and blended to the side. The original hairstyle was too childish even though I'm twelve years old. I also bought products for hair care both from muggle and wizarding world.

"Come on Fluffy, we have to go early to meet Harry at King's Cross Station." I stroked his head as it purred. I couldn't bear to call him Crookshanks all the time. Besides, fluffy is much better. His fur is fluffy and soft, and I feel blessed when I hold him in my arms.

I went down the stairs and carried Fluffy in my arms while levitating the trunk behind me.

"I entrust home to you Wilmey and if somethings happen to send an owl to me."

"Yes, miss. Don't worry. I will be in charge of the house when you are away until your return. When madam or mister send message I will inform you immediately. Don't worry."

I carried my trunk and held Fluffy and left home. The taxi was waiting in front of the home so I couldn't use magic nor could I ask Wilmey. The driver got off the taxi and helped me when he saw my hands were full.

"Thanks, mister. To King's Cross, please." After getting on the taxi, I told him where to drive. He got surprised when he saw there was nobody to help or send me off. Even though he was looking at me expectantly I toll him nothing to satisfy his curiosity.

After I paid him the fare, he helped me to find a trolley then drove off. I saw Harry waiting in front of the tenth platform and walked towards him.

"Hi, Harry. Where is Hedwig?" I wondered why he was alone and Hedwig wasn't with him.

"Hi, Hermione. Uncle Sirius drove me here and had to go back immediately. I guess he need to go to Gringotts because of Black family accounts. I let Hedwig fly to Hogwarts. I didn't want him to be caged for hours until we arrive at the school.

"Well, let's go. You first, Harry." After our short conversation, Harry faced the barrier and ran. Unfortunately, it was same as the story and he couldn't pass through the barrier and hit the wall. I helped him to stand.

"Harry, are you ok? What happened just now? If we can't pass through we will be late."

"I don't know. I passed through the wall last year but now I can't." He was bewildered. We went to a less crowded corner before others question us.

I cast notice me not charm and summoned Wilmey. I knew it was Dobby's doing. The most effective way to solve the problem was to ask another elf.

"Wilmey is at your service miss. How can I help you?"

"Harry couldn't pass through the barrier Wilmey. Can you detect any magic or help us to solve it?"

"Wait a moment, please. Wilmey will solve your problem immediately." She disappeared after reassuring us.

"Miss, I detected some elf magic. It's the work of our kind. That means his or her owner ordered him to block the way. But Wilmey solved the problem. You can pass through the barrier now. "

"Thanks, Wilmey. Wait for us here in case something happens yet again. "

"Ladies first." Harry winced when he recalled his experience just now. Unfortunately for him, I didn't fall into his trap. I knew he was just saying but still tried to tease him.

"NO. I will wait for you to check whether it's safe or not before passing through." I grinned and reminded him of the time.

Harry bowed to the inevitable and walked fast while closing his eyes this time fearing to hit the wall once again. When I saw him passing through the wall I walked quickly and found myself at the Platform 9¾. The platform was the same as the last year but there was barely anybody because it was early and we had one and a half hour till the departure.

I knew barrier would be blocked so I decided we should come earlier and not cause other wizards any problem and I didn't want to draw attention to us. We boarded to the express and looked for a compartment. I was empty so we could choose what we wanted.

"I found a nice one, Hermione. What do you think?"

"Hmm, it's close to the doors and we can easily leave." I sat next to the window and put down Fluffy. Harry cast magic to place down our trunks.

"Colloportus" the door got locked immediately.

"What do you think happened Hermione? I guess there is someone out there trying to deter me from coming to the school. After my birthday party, I saw an elf and he cast magic and tried to punish himself when I told him to stop. When aunt Petunia saw chandelier shaking she fainted. I called uncle Sirius, and he returned. Luckily he was close to home because he was driving his motorcycle. "

"Five minutes after he arrived, I got an owl from ministry for using magic out of Hogwarts. Sirius obliviated aunt Petunia's memory and sent a howler to the ministry and wrote them it was him who was casting magic and he aimed to teach me some magic so I was innocent and they had to send an apology letter."

"They must be frustrated when they got scolded. Fortunately, he was with you or you could be punished if something worse happened there. You should be careful Harry. Don't use magic out of Hogwarts and my home. You know people are trying to harm or even kill you because of you know who." It became quiet. To break the silence I shared my chocolate frogs, we shared our ideas about some theories and what we did, how he spent his time with Sirius in France. By the time we realised, it was time to depart. Our journey to the next adventures finally began.