Draco's POV
As soon as I get onto the train, I realize it was a bad idea to return to Hogwarts. The chatter dies down, and people glare at me. I'm sure my face is pink, as I look around for a empty car. I walk around, going in circles. I shove past someone, until I finally come to a car. I look inside and my stomach drops. It's Potter and his friends.
I take a deep breath and knock on the door. Granger looks up from her book. I see her mutter something, and Potter raises his brow. "Come in."
I open the door and look at my feet. "Can I sit with you? Every where else is full."
Potter opens his mouth to respond, but Weasley cuts him off. "No. Piss off, Malfoy."
"Ron," Potter scowls at him. "No, no, it's fine," I feel my face getting warm. "Sorry I even asked."
Female Weasley looks up and gives me a dirty look. One full of loathing, and I see Lovegood place a hand on her arm. Whatever.
I shake my head ever so slightly, and shut the car door. I hear Granger scolding Weasley as I run down the train hall. A girl opens her car door. "You need someplace to sit?" She asks me, shyly. I nod.
"You can sit with me. I usually sit alone," The girl smiles warmly at me. I step inside and quietly thank her. We sit in silence, but a comfortable silence.
The trolly woman comes in, and I buy some stuff. The girl does too.
We arrive at Hogwarts and I change into my robes. I'm not sure I'm ready to face whatever is waiting for me.
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