Harry, got up shakily and slowly. Where was he? More importantly when was he? It was too dark to see anything around him. One thing he could tell was that he had grown he was no longer a 10 year old boy he was a little older now and his cupboard unfortunately had not gotten any bigger. Harry stretched his arms out but they didn't hit the walls as he had thought they would. He felt around for the walls and couldn't touch them, that was weird he thought. Harry felt around for his glasses and finally found them on a little table to his left.

"Lumos" Harry whispered.

A ball of pure light appeared before Harry he move it around with just a thought. He was not in the cupboard, he was in Dudley's spare room there was his school trunk at the end of his bed.

No No No No No Harry was struck with a terrible thought, what if he was in his second or even third year. That wouldn't be a problem but he wouldn't be able to stop him and Hermione from becoming friends with the Weasleys, his plan would become a whole lot harder. Harry was deep in these thoughts when he heard a familiar voice in the back of his head.

"Why are you back I thought you left" his younger self seemed scared.

"I don't know how I got here I must have had a jump side effect of my initial jump"

"Please don't do anything this time I was starved for a week because of what you did last time"

"I'm sorry that happened to you. I'm going to fix this but for now I can't have you hearing what I say, It's for your protection"

Harry locked his younger self back in his own mind. He silently exited his room, it was night so he wouldn't be interrupted by anyone. Harry snuck down stairs and over to the calendar on the fridge. August 1991, Yes Harry punched the air all around him he hadn't missed it, he was just about to go to Hogwarts that was perfect he could stop Hermione and Ron from ever becoming friends and ruining their lives. From what Harry could tell he was after his letter and his trip with Hagrid but before September 1st when Hogwarts began. That explained why he was no longer in the cupboard. Harry's plan was right on track, Harry knew he would have to wait a couple years to actually get to be with Hermione, 11 years old just isn't the right time but any time with her is a gift and he was going to take it. With that Harry slinked back up the stairs and back to bed for the night. He looked around and saw all the stuff he knew Hagrid had gotten him he put his finger in his beloved pet Hedwig's cage as he remembered one of the best friends he had in is old life. Harry cried knowing what had happened to Hagrid but swore to himself he wouldn't let it happen this time.

Harry didn't realize he had fallen asleep but at some point he had because when he woke light was pouring in through the tiny slits between his blinds and the window. Harry still needed to know exactly what day it was. He didn't want to speak to the foul beasts that are his Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia and worst of all his cousin Dudley. So Harry left the house and started to walk towards the corner store a couple streets over to see the morning newspaper.

When Harry got to the corner store he saw the date and he stood completely still, frozen in shock. He was going to see her today September 1st the day Hogwarts began, he was going to get to see Hermione today. Exited Harry apparated home, he could have done it earlier but he had no reason to rush before, now he did. As Harry remembered Uncle Vernon gave him a ride the first time around but he didn't want to be around him so he gathered all of his things and with a huge grin apparated to Kings cross station. Just how he remembered it the station was nearly deserted unlike the first time he had done this he was early. So Harry sat on the bench and anxiously awaited Hermione. It was only 8 O'Clock and the train left at 11 so harry had to wait awhile, however just as the clock struck 9 a bushy brown haired girl walked through the entrance to king's cross station.

He could hear her talking to her parents. "It's a good thing I made us come here early what if there had been stuck at that traffic jam we would have missed the train"

That was her his Hermione just 20 feet away, all Harry wanted to do was run to her, hold her and never let go but he was frozen. He couldn't move all he could do was watch her.

"It's platform 9 and ¾ and Professor McGonagall told me that I need to run through a barrier that's between 9 and 10. Ah here it is but how do I get through where's the button."

This was Harry's chance he got up and made his way quickly to Hermione.

"Hi, i'm Harry I could show you how to get through the barrier if you want" Harry asked shyly.

"That would be great thanks! I'm Hermione it's nice to meet you" Hermione held out her hand and Harry took it. Like lightning a shock ran through him leaving him tingling. Hermione felt nothing but looked at him intently waiting for him to show her how to get through. First Harry greeted her parents then focused on Hermione.

"To get through you need to run through the wall no hesitation or you will bounce right off. That's why it's best to run at it" Harry backed up a couple steps and Hermione followed he held out his hand which she took. Harry wanted to save this moment forever him looking into her eyes and her looking back holding her hand it was perfect.

"Ready" Harry asked.

"Yeah" Hermione took the first step and Harry followed as the started to gain speed and then they plunged right through the barrier. Hermione's parents followed closely behind, Hermione was staring at the train in awe she had never seen it before and she looked excited. Harry smiled he had missed how excited Hermione got about things her eyes glittered and she would tuck her hair behind her ears. It was the little things that just made Harry all the more in love with her.

"Well we should probably get on the train and get settled" Hermione stated.

Harry noticed that they were still holding hands and blushed very red. It didn't help when Hermione's mom looked at him and smiled, she had noticed the way he looked at her and his now very red cheeks. Hermione let go of his hand and gave her parents a hug and said her goodbye's. To Harry's surprise Hermione grabbed her trunk in one hand then took Harry's hand in the other and headed for the train. Harry helped her get her heavy trunk, probably full of books Harry thought, up the stairs and into a luggage compartment and did the same with his own. They then chose a compartment and sat down across from each other, they talked for hours and students started to trickle in as the time approached 11. When the trolley came by Harry got up and bought lots of snacks for him and Hermione to share. They laughed and talked until they felt the train move.

"Oooo we're on our way I can't wait until we get there there's so much to learn, want to see something? I know we're not supposed to but I tried out a couple of spells I read in my books."

"Yeah sure I would love to see"

Hermione scrunched up her face as she raised her wand and said lumos a faint light appeared for half a second then disappeared.

"Awww I was sure it would work" Hermione crossed her arms and pouted.

"Why don't you try again" Harry urged Hermione.

"Ok I guess. Lumos" Harry used his magic to make a light on top of hers.

"Harry, Harry! Look! Look what I did" Hermione looked so happy.

"Yeah you're a real natural" Harry grinned he had forgotten that smile, the smile she made when she succeeded she used to make it a lot back in Hogwarts days.

There was a knock at the door of their compartment it was Neville.

"Have you guys seen my frog Trevor he's missing" Neville looked very concerned for his frog.

"No we haven't but if you need help we can come and look with you" Hermione stated.

"No that's ok I'm sure he will show up thanks though" Neville hadn't even closed the door yet and two kids slipped in. It was hard to mistake who it was their distinct bleach blonde and fiery red hair gave them away. Malfoy and Ron looked down at the two menacingly.

"So if it isn't the boy who lived and his mudblood gold digging girlfriend" Malfoy sneered.

"You take that back right now"Harry rose out of his seat and yelled at the boy.

"Or what you'll poke us with your wand you probably can't even make a light" Ron joked.

"Take it back right now" Harry pushed the two boys back by casting a spell without words.

The two boys slowly rose up the wall their feet leaving the floor.

"W-W-We're sorry, put us down this instant or my father will have your head" Malfoy shuddered and left the compartment.

"This isn't over!" Ron yelled as he left the compartment following Malfoy.

"What did they mean the boy who lived?" Hermione asked innocently.