Note: This is my first fanfiction (written in 2013). I hope you enjoy! If you have any criticism or comment, feel free to leave it. Any reviews are GREATLY appreciated. Thank you!

Neville Longbottom gazed out at the passing scenery, feeling the slight rocking of the Hogwart's Express. Darkness had fallen onto the landscape hours ago, an indication they were near the great castle.

"Everything is going to change now, isn't it?" Ginny Weasley suddenly spoke up.

"At Hogwarts?" Luna Lovegood responded dreamingly.

"Yeah at Hogwarts..."

Hogwarts. Everything will change. The Death Eaters have infiltrated the school and positioned Professor Snape, the traitor, as the headmaster of the school. What Neville couldn't understand is how someone can be so twisted that they could betray something that kept them in a safe haven for a long time.

He quickly sighed. Betrayal was another world to him. He couldn't imagine betraying any of his friends. He looked at Ginny who was rummaging for her Hogwart's robes to change into as they got nearer to their destination. He looked at Luna who was reading her father's magazine, the Quibbler. He thought of Harry Potter, one of the bravest people he knew and someone that he looks up to. He thought of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, Harry's friends. He remembered the many times that Hermione have helped him. No...he could never betray them. They were his friends.

"Neville quit dreaming!" Ginny demanded, "We are like three minutes away from Hogwarts. You should get changed."

Neville smiled but in his guts, he was worried. It was the first time that he was afraid of Hogwarts. Afraid of what will happen and what 'terror' Professor Snape brought in after he was positioned in the seat of power of the school.

He got up and took out his robes. Neville brushed his fingers over the embroidered Gryffindor symbol. He was put into Gryffindor for a reason. Hastily, he flung it over his current outfit and buttoned it.

"We are here," Ginny said.

"Yes, we are," Neville echoed.

Neville stepped out of the train with Ginny and Luna and breathed in the fresh cool air. He saw the great outline of Hogwarts and made a silent vow. No matter what happens, no matter what changes in there, he has to fight for what he believes in...with his friends.