9Disclaimer: I own no one except Crystal Hartford.
AN: This is my first fanfic so no flames please and thank you.
Now on with the story!
Chapter 1
As he watched Hermione come towards him, Harry noticed that there was another girl with her she was taller than Mione, had blond hair that was pulled back in a ponytail and what seemed to be crystal blue eyes. He was pulled out of his observation by hearing someone calling his name. He whirled around to fined Ron pushing through the crowd towards him.
"Hi Ron!" said Harry once he reached him," Its nice to see you again!" They had written a billion letters to each other during the summer but there was nothing like talking face to face.
" Herms!" said Ron excitedly, " I haven't seen you in forever!" "It's nice to see you to Ron." Hermione said while turning to Harry. "You didn't kill any one over the summer did you, Harry?"
"No" said Harry quite plainly. Hermione smiled approvingly. "Good" was all she said.
"So Hermione, are you going to introduce us to you friend?" Ron asked.
"Oh! Sorry! Ron, Harry, this is Crystal Hartford. Crystal, this is Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley." "Ron, if you don't mind" he stated matter o factly
"While we're on the subject of nick names, please call me Chris." She said smiling, "You'll find Crystal doesn't fit me at all."
"Okay" said Ron and Harry
"We should get on the train now before all the good compartments are taken" said Harry. Hermione nodded in agreement.
As Ron and Chris walked head in a very interesting conversation about quidditch, Harry pulled Hermione back.
"Well?" said Harry.
"What?"
"I want an explanation"
"Of what, Chris?"
"Yes!"
"Why?"
"You didn't tell us about her in any letters."
"I didn't?"
"No."
"I couldn't"
"Why not?"
"Ask Dumbledore"
"Harry, Mione you coming?" Ron called from the steps of the train.
They ran to catch up.
They found an empty compartment and all settle in.
"So, Chris. Where do live?" Ron said trying to make small talk.
"I'm Mione's next door neighbor"
"Oh, well, what kind of music do you like?"
"Let see…Maroon 5, Avril Levean, Outcast, Hoobastank, Blink 182, Linken Park,… should I continue?" she asked.
"They're all muggle bands." Hermione stated at their confused faces.
"Ok" they said at the same time.
"Anything from the cart dears?"
Harry, Ron, and Hermione made their purchases.
"Anything for you dear?"
"No, I'm set, thank you."
Everyone looked at her like she was crazy when Chris took out a health bar.
"Oh, did I forget to tell you I'm a health nut?" Chris asked.
"Yes, you did." Said Ron, who was in shock that anyone would choose a health bar over a chocolate frog. She just shrugged.
When she finished, she curled up with a book in corner, allowing Harry the study her more. She was wearing a baggy t-shirt that was light blue and said 'you wish' in black letters, blue jeans, Nike atr's, and silver snowflake studs. 'different' he thought 'its not reveling, or trying to get you attention, which is probably why it does.' Just then Chris looked up. He held her gaze. She had crystal blue eyes that looked like they could read your mind. Sandy blond hair with bright blond streaks. It was put up in a high ponytail.
"Harry, Harry!" a hand waved in front of him, jerking him out of his thoughts.
"Yes Hermione."
"We're almost there, we should change."
"Kay"
AN: Ok, I know it was boring, but bare with me. It'll get better. I'm giving props to anyone who can find the hint that wasn't meant to be put in. ttfn!