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Harry P.O.V.
"Oh come on Ron! Puddlemere United is not a bad team! Did you know that they have officially won the League Cup two more times than the Crudley Cannons?" I announced
"Fine. Puddlemere United is an OK team. I bet they cheated."
"How the bloody hell would they cheat?" I groaned impatiently. Just then, Hermione shot up, as if there were a ghost or something. I looked around wearily, not seeing anything. She quickly slid open the compartment door and stepped outside.
"Weird. Wonder what happened. Maybe she saw a ghost!"
"But there are ghosts everywhere. Why would 'Mione be shocked to see one?"
Just then, Hermione walked back in with the biggest smile on her face. Honestly, she looked like the Cheshire Cat.
"Speak of the devil" I smiled
"Devil? Hermione is the devil?" Ron said nervously
"Honestly Ronald. Its a muggle phrase" Hermione stated
"Why are you so cheery?" Ron asked incredulously
"I found someone."
Annabeth P.O.V.
I stepped around Hermione so Harry and Ron could see me.
"Hey guys" I said softly, "I missed you."
"Annabeth" Harry breathed. He then ran up to hug me so tight, I felt like I was being squeezed to death.
"Where were you!?" Ron cried, "All I know is that you go home for Christmas break, and never came back!"
I winced at the sudden volume of Ron's voice, still not used to loud noises after Tar- that place. "I'm sorry. Its just that, we haven't seen you in like three years!" Ron's voice wavered as he came to hug me
"Something happened back home. Someone went missing for eight months, and then I had to go search for him. When we found him, seven of us had to go to Rome to uncover a hidden artifact." I said, trying to keep a neutral face, "But I'm back now. I'm back."
"You look different. Taller." Hermione said
"Yeah well... so do you" I spoke trying to bring up the mood
Everybody laughed, in a halfhearted, forced way.
"I saw Draco. He seemed surprised I am alive." I noted
"Malfoy." Ron said distastefully, "You know, I still don't know why you call him Draco."
"He is my classmate."
_LINE BREAK_
"Only one hour left on the train." Hermione stated
"Thank the gods." I sighed, my knee bouncing and fingers tapping. Stupid ADHD. "I'm going to go change into my robes." I got up and walked out of the compartment with my robes in my arms.
Hermione P.O.V.
"Do you think Annabeth seems... different?" Harry asked, once Annabeth was out of earshot.
"She looks... scared. And did you see her arms? They were covered in scars. Covered." I said nervously, I didn't want Annabeth to hear this conversation.
Just then, Annabeth walked back with her green and silver robes, waving to someone in the distance
"You know, I still can't believe you are a Slytherin Annabeth."
"Not all Slytherins are bad. You know, not even Draco is that bad. Its just that he is being forced into whatever his dad wants. And believe me, thats the worst."
"So? He's still a death eater!" Ron spoke harshly
"Like I said, thats just because his father is horrible. I don't want to talk about it." I said, ending the conversation about Draco.
"How did you even get sorted into Slytherin, anyways? I would have though Ravenclaw or something." Harry said.
"Well Hermione's smart, and she got sorted into Ravenclaw. And its what the traits you value most that matter. For example, I value success more than... really anything else. And, the Slytherin house stands for ambition, success, determination, and cleverness. Not all of us are evil."
Just then, the train pulled into the station and Annabeth grabbed her backpack and climbed off the train. As she gazed up at the magnificent structure, I hooked my arm around hers, trying to lead her to the carriages before we missed them and had to walk the whole way.
Though I still couldn't see the Thestrals pulling the carriges, I knew Harry could. And, I couldn't help but think about poor Cedric and his parents. But this year, it looked like Annabeth could see them as well. I hadn't payed attention, all those years ago to wether she could, but no I seemed to be noticing the strangest things.
"Hey Annabeth, can you see the Thestrals?" I whispered
"Yeah. I always could." She smiled sadly. I wondered if she would continue, but decided not to push it, as it was probably a touchy subject.
_TIME SKIP_
"Bye guys! See you tomorrow!" Annabeth waved to us as she sat down at the Slytherin table across the hall.
"Hey Ginny!" I started a conversation with the younger girl, trying not to think about the strange things I had discovered this night.
It didn't work. So, I made a list.
Weird stuff about Annabeth:
1. the new scars
2. always so tense
3. she was gone for 3 years!
4. she could always see the Thestrals, but never pointed them out
5. What ancient artifact, and why was she authorized to find it
That was all I could think of, as I became more sleepy and full. So, thats where I left it, deciding to continue the list later, and actaully pay attention to what my friends were saying.
But, that night a single thought kept me up. Who was Annabeth Chase?
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