"Hmmmm but what should I say?" Drew questioned. He was not a man of many words. Most of the time he was quiet so when Annie said she would listen to him Drew wasn't quite sure what she wanted him to say. "How about how much I love you." He said in a whisper.

''Well....it's just me'' Josh said facing his best friend with a broad smirk on his face ''I cannot help it''. Seriously the boy, especially in this train, did not want to stay alone. He just could not bear it. Sitting alone was extremely boring however the crowd he caused was fun. Obviously Simon could see that, could not he?

Then realising that he was still hugging Evelyn, he did not want to let her go because he was not sure when he was going to be able to see her again, he rather reluctantly took a step away from her and eyed her beauty for a moment before answering her question. Actually he had to snap out of his short mesmerised state to do that so it took a minute or so for him to figure out what she was asking. ''Destiny?'' he repeated ''Nope, i have not seen her around'' And this was kinda weird since the Slytherin girl, as he knew, loved chocolate yet was not attracted by his offer of a chocolate party.

''Maybe she is wandering around in the front of the train, or back.'' who knew? It was just obvious that she was not here since if she had been present, she would definitely show herself to have a chocolate. Well...at least this was what Josh thought.

Then the boy turned to face Feenella, the younger Slytherin, as she mentioned that she liked his idea. Hehe. Smiling to her, his eyes went to the box of chocolate Simon was holding before looking back at the girl. ''Yeah, there's nothing better than chocolate'' If one was talking about sweets of course.

Now, since he had his best friend and girlfriend along with Rae who had just arrived, there was no need to yell for people or parties. Hehehe. Soo the party was over. It was a short but fun one. Grinning at everyone, he walked forward and opened the door of his compartment ''Let's get inside'' he said ''But be very careful. Hotty might bite you'' The owl was very angry that her owner never visited her in the owlery this term.

Hehe. Annie giggled. "Maybe. That does relieve me. Keep going..." She was never going to get tired of him saying that, nor him being around. She was actually glad that they were going to spend some time of the summer together, and in Greece, at her best friend Torin's house. YAY. She was way too glad about that trip because Paloma would be there, so her mom, and maybe Torin and company, which will make it better.

Emmaleigh gave a little laugh, "yeah, well, its the only type of licorice that I like. The rest of its kinda gross." Bleck, like those nasty redvines she tried. They tasted like broken computer and defeat.

Em really laughed at this one, "Those two are always up to something they shouldn't be." She watched as Brittany pulled the cover off of a cage sitting in the corner. "oh, he's so sweet," she cooed. She pointed at her tiny owl that had decided to fly over to look at the larger bird. "Thats Halt. I think I might have told you about him at the feast."

Em shrugged, "I dunno, I think I would feel weird doing magic at home." Some how, it would just feel wrong. At Brit's next statement, she gasped in surprise. "You have a sister?" she asked astonished. "Why haven't you ever mentioned her before?"

"I will probably spend most of my time doing the same thing. I mean, I didn't even get a chance to see my friends over the winter holiday, so I want to spend alot of time with them. But most of my time will be spent helping out on our farm."

Hmm?

Turning her head, which she had laid on Josh's shoulder while still hugging him, she smiled as her eyes drifted over to Rae. Hugging Josh closer, the Slytherin shrugged her shoulders, content with just that answer but Rae probably wanted something more in depth. "I might…go to Destiny's just for the night." Though she’d feel bad if she left her awesome Slytherin friend alone at the house. “Maybe you can come with?” She’d need to ask Destiny though. Then again, Evelyn still had to ask Destiny’s parents if she could stay too. Hehe, give them the chance to kick her out if they were tired of her yet.

What was this? Nooo why did he move away? Now she was all cold, sorta. However, his confession that he had not seen Destiny left her befuddled. What happened to the girl? She had seen her, since they pretty much made their way to the train together, or close enough that is but now…Poof! Disappeared from her site! "Are you sure?" she muttered, glancing around to see if she could spot her sneaky little friend. Well not little little. Not like Poof who was going to be stepped on and someone was going to be clawed rather soon. Eh. "Yea, you’re probably right." Bending down, she picked up her white and silver striped cat before glancing towards the compartment they were standing next to.

Well, her belongings were in the back of the train, though she figured that people were smart enough to NOT go through one's stuff, OR kick it out of the compartment. She’d be paying her things a little visit in a few minutes just to be sure it was still there and untouched. Narrowing her eyes at the owl for a split moment, a giggle escaped her as her kitty made her way onto the girl's shoulders, a small hiss escaping the feline. "I think I'll be safe. Got my body guard here."

Lexi was wandering aimlessly again. This time paying better attention to her surroundings after her accidental gropefest. Hehe. Dylan and Riley had lifted her spirits a bit but she couldn't help but feel a little blue about the breakup and it showed on her face.

Meh.

She weaved her way through the throngs of students in the corridor and continued on... somewhere.

Munching away on the pasties he bought from the food trolley, the Slytherin lad made his way slowly up the train, being more content with just walking rather than settling down for a compartment. He came upon a large crowd somewhere in the middle cars and spotted Kurumi, Rae, Evelyn and yes.... the popping Gryffindor from th feast. Has it been a year? In all that time he never did get his name. Maybe he should start calling him... Mario or something. "Evelyn... Rae.... Kurumi!" he called out.

As he made his way through the crowd he ran onto someone from behind. Oops. Nice blondie... oh hey its "Lexi!" he grinned.

One minute Lexi was walking along minding her own business then the next she was being ASSAULTED. Well not really... but it may as well have been. She toppled over suddenly and hit the floor on both knees. "Owwwwww!" she whined.

Turning to see who the culprit was she had to smirk a bit when she saw Sal calling out to her. Yeah. He hadn't done it on purpose. Hehe. She did poke her bottom lip out and hold up her hand to get help up. "Hey Sal!" she said cheerily.

"Awww geez sorry 'bout that Lexi" he smiled sheepish and reached for her hand, about to help her up. Then he stopped short "You're not gonna turn me into a dog are you?" he grinned mischievously, then hoisted her up. Lets just say he learned his lesson from another Lexi once before....

Lexi chuckled and shook her head. "It's really alright, Sal. I fall down a lot anyway," she told the boy with a little blush coloring her cheeks. She was an accident waiting to happen more often than not.

...

She gave him a confused look as he stopped short though. Was he NOT going to help her up? How rude! Oh wait. Heheh. Laughing heartily she responded, "I wouldn't turn you to a dog for knocking me down, but I might if you vomit on me." Ooooh yay! She was up. Knees weren't bleeding, although they were a bit red. Meh she had had much worse.

Looking at the boy with an amused face she asked in a serious tone, "You don't feel... sick do you?"

With her cauldron cake in her hand, Mia raised it to her lips and was just about to take a bite out of it when she almost ran into the back of a very familiar person.

She peered over his shoulder to see him helping Lexi to her feet and she let out a small chuckle. "Oh real smooth Sal. Real smoooooth."

Mia dug into her pocket and pulled out the other cauldron cake and held it over his shoulder. "I would give her this if I were you, to make up for your clumsiness." She chuckled again and gave Lexi a wink. "You alright there Lex?"

Feel sick? why would.... oh yeah..."No no I dont feel sick" he chuckled at the Gryffindor blonde "I didnt make these, these came from the food trolley, which is a good thing" he said lifting the armful of pasties. Unless these have that "special ingredient" that got him all sick in the first place. Nah she didnt need to know that. Or that thing that made the sickness go away and made him see butterflies. Specially that. He wanted to go back to Hogwarts after all

He turned on a very familiar voice just as he felt something on his shoulder "Mia!" he smiled warmly, then saw what she was handing to him. Bribery. Yes good idea. He took the cauldron cake and added a pumpkin pastie from his lot "For your troubles...." he grinned as he offered them to Lexi.

"So what are you girls up to for the summer?" yes very curious he is umhmm....

Lexi smiled sweetly at Mia and shook her head as she laughed. "I was great until this big oaf knocked me over," she joked. She then dusted off the front of her jeans and giggled a bit. "Second time I have fallen today actually. At least this one wasn't my fault."

Seeing Mia made Lexi think of Finn and that wasn't a good thing right now. Ohh... she had something in her eye. Yep that is what it was. She quickly rubbed her sleeve across her face getting the um... stuff away.

Lexi turned her attention back to Sal as he spoke. She couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at him. Suuuure they were safe pasties. Suuuuure. She wouldn't trust any food he gave her... EVER.

Oh man. He was offering her food. She took the two goodies and smiled sweetly. It was rude to refuse after all. Simply looking at them for amoment she shoved them into her shoulder bag and said, "Maybe I will have those later. Thanks a lot though!"

o_O Why did everyone ask about her summer plans. It made her bottom lip poke out and her eyes to water. Summer was not a good topic. "I uh. I will be at home I suppose," she said lamely. Yeah she was sad. What of it?

Giving Sal a small poke in the ribs with her finger. "Now you owe me a cauldron cake Mister. That was my last one." She joked as she stepped out from behind him to stand next to him.

She gave him a sideways glance and couldn't help but smile. He was one of the first person's she had met before coming to Hogwarts. Oh and he wanted to know her summer plans. "Just gonna hang around the commune and hopefully get a visit from...someone. What about you? What are you going to be doing?"


Laughing a little at what Lexi said, Mia gave Sal another poke in the ribs. "Yeah he is such a klutz." It was always fun teasing the opposite sex.

And then she noticed the look on Lexi's face and Mia immediately moved away from Sal's side and stepped a little closer to Lexi. "You okay there Lex? The big oaf didn't hurt you did he?"

Somehow she didn't think it was Sal, that was the problem here but something or someone else.

"Hello Josh!" She felt bad for not saying hi to him earlier, it was definitely rude of her. She waved at him, then followed into the empty compartment. When Evelyn said something about going to Destiny's, it didn't surprise her. "Alright, I'll see you when you get back." Then she heard the comment about Rae going along... Err.. Didn't Destiny have some weird, crazy grandmother? "Nah, you go, Fletcher is coming over anyways.." Yeah Evelyn, the solution to all the problems... "He offered to do a few things for us since he can do magic.." Hehe, clean, cook, repair.... Like a maid.... A handsome, tri-wizard champion maid. Muaha.

Rae was just about to close the compartment door when she heard her name. Her head popped out from the door.. "AYYYY! Sal!" Ole buddy!

Say what now?

Hufflepuff dude was coming to their home? The place she lived in? Slept, ate, studied, and relaxed in?!

"Yea, I'll see you tomorrow probably." Depending on if Fletcher dude was gone or not. Eh. She might make an excuse and go run away to Destiny's again if he was still there. Or Lawson. She now knew where he lived, mwahahaha! Invade his home! If Marie could have a whole summer there without them practically not knowing, she could have a few hours of safety and solitude away from...Fletcher people. Even if he did offer to pretty much grant all their wishes and life dreams at the moment. If she stayed away, then she wouldn't have to part-take in ANYTHING. Awesome.

ACK! Her name was being shouted! WHY!? Peaking around Rae's shoulder, the Slytherin smiled before waving just the slightest. "Hey Stradivarius."

*snicker* Quite a surprise hearing that name at the feast.

Kurumi looked up from her book to see the familiar and handsome face of Salander entering the cabin. A smile crept across her face and she closed her book. Reaching for the box of cookies she had made, she searched through them until she found her Slytherin ones and handed him one.

"Hey," she blushed handing him the cookie. "I never really got to say thank you properly for all the times you helped me out this term...so...thank you..."

there yall are Bubba was hovering over the back of the train setting Bubba's cage on the shelf and sitting next to Em" did yall want me to goget yall some candy I think they giving it away up the hall"looking through his bag he pulls out a letter and bag of jelly beans"sorry I missed dinner but Bubba was playing up cuz he could not find me, then started to sulk,, but he brought me this letter from my Dad folding the letter and looking at Em"My dad wants to ask a favor of you ...."picking out several of the black jelly beans and handing the to Em then offering the outher ones to Britt "sorry Britt..... Em always grabs the black ones "

" Wow, that was you" Rex told Rene. "Well, I got my tent up eith a lot of help from the girls" Rex laughed. " I see you study very hard" Rex said to Rene. " Follow me, it is through this car here" Rex smiled.

Cass couldn't find any of her friends. Which was dreadfully annoying considering the fact that aside from the party this would be the last time she would see them. She couldn't even find Heather! pft.

So, with a frown on her face, she walked around the corridors of the train until she found an empty compartment. She sat down on the edge, nearest to the window and simply watched the scenery speed by. She still couldn't believe she was going back to London.

" I am noooot trying to hide",Fee laughed raising an eyebrow.
What was going on in that crazy boys head?!Haha.
"Ohhh yeees itsy going to be soo cool",she nodded,"we always rock. And Jason does,too. With you the holidays wont be that horrible."

With her best friend everything would be fine.

Fee noticed Kurumi sitting in one of the compartments and smiled.The girls hadnt met in some time. Thiswould probably be the lasttime that she would see her in weeks.Oh man,leaving wasnt a fave thing of Fee.Not at all.
"Heeey Kurumii",she waved at her friend.
Yeah maybe this ride would be more fun than Fee had expected it to be.

Fee giggled as two other girls appeared.Hah,chocolate boy was all caught up with their presence how cute was that.Seeing the three she missed her boyfriend terribly.Man where was he? Seriously this was not cool.

"Of course it is",she giggled,"i cant believe there are people that hate it."
Like one of her besties. Turning her into an addict hadnt really had the effect Cass and her had wanted it to have.

"Bye chocolate boy",Fee waved as they all went back inside.
This had been short but fun. Mabe she should celebrate some chocolate parties too.


Fee saw Cass walking through the corridors and smiled widely.Yaaay bestie found.Opening the door to her compartment she stepped out and tried to catch up with Cass.

"Heeyy youuu",she almost shouted.
An noo,she didnt want Cass ro sit all alone. After all a ride with your besties was so much cooler.

Kurumi turned around to see Fee and Cass and her heart raced with excitement. She hadn't seen those two in what seemed like ages. Yes, next term she really would have to get better about socializing and not just locking herself in the library or girls' dormitory studying the entire month before final exams.

"Fee! Cass!" she waved from her seat. Seeing as this probably was one of her last opportunities, she took out her wand and charmed two more of her Slytherin cookies to float over to the two girls. Now, if only she had mastered the animation charm...then they could hiss playfully at her friends. "Can you believe our first term is over?!" Kurumi couldn't believe it. "What are you guys going to do during the holiday?"

Cass turned away from the window when she heard someone call her name. She looked around the empty compartment and no surprise..no one was there. Huh.

So she decided to investigate.

She walked out the compartment and saw Fee waving at her. Yay! She started to walk towards her bestie with a smile. When she had reached her, she smiled once more and said "Hey, where have you been?"


Cass then turned when she heard someone calling her. "Hey Kurumi!" She said happily as she waved back. Then she watched as a couple of cookies floated towards them. Cool.

"Yeah, I can't believe we made it!" Cass exclaimed as she took the floating cookie in her hand. Then she took a small bite of the delicious cookie while trying to recall what her plans for the summer were. "Uh. I think I'm supposed to meet my cousin's new victim - ah, I mean boyfriend." She said

"Kurumi",Fee waved happily,"glad to see you again before holidays start."
She ahd made soo many friends and Fee was happy to say good by to at leas some of them. Next term all of them were returning but still there were weeks of seperation between.

"Ohh a Slytherin cookie",she said stunned,"you are such a baking genius."
Fee admired Kurumi for that.She wished she would be as good as her friend when it came to cooking or baking.Fee was a totally mess in the kitchen.

"I actually caan",she admitted,"time passed sooo quickly."
It honestly didnt feel like a year,more than a few weeks and yet so many things had happend during this year. Fee had grown up a little and she was more independent.

"Ohh Rubies is coming with me to Germany and i am going to visit Rex at Jasons",she explained,"what about you?"
Fee wanted to see her boyfriend as well but if he didnt show up thex couldnt talk about it...

"I have been right here",Fee giggled,"where have you been love?"
At least they had found eachother now.But where was Freya? She wasnt with thw two so much in the last days. Fee started to worry a little maybe something was up?!

"I cant believe this is the end",Fee sighed a little.

"Oh, just out and about." She answered with a smile and a dismissive wave of her hand. "Oh, by the way. I want you to meet a certain somebody when we get back to London." She really could wait until Fee and Freya could meet Brodie. She would show them that she had finally moved on from Hugo.