Who Are You?

Chapter 1: SHS and Summer Vacation

It was December 5, and Hermione, Harry, and Ron were at dinner in the great hall, talking about the day and classes. Hermione was just telling them about how she would be going to America for the summer. Ron was about to say something when there was a loud, piercing scream heard from the right side of the room. Everybody stopped what they were doing and tried to see the cause of the sceam. Pansy Parkinson had stood up and began running towards the great doors. Seconds later, Professor McGonagall was walking quickly after her, while people had now started whispering. Within 15 seconds there were romors flying about. Soon dinner was over and people were leaving for their common rooms. Everybody was wondering what was going on, and Hermione, Harry, and Ron were no different. It was about 10:00 p.m. when the note appeared upon the bulletin board. Hermione was the first person to notice and went over. After reading it quickly, she ripped it off the board and brought it over to where she had been sitting. She leaned in, and told the boys

"Guys, you'll never believe this! Malfoy's gone!"

"What are you talking about?"

"That was why Pansy was screaming earlier. Professor Dumbledore has officially declared Draco Malfoy a missing person! Nobody can figure it out. They've tried locating charms and all that, but nobody has found him yet. I wonder what happened to him"

"Why do you care? He's made our life a living hell. I'm glad he's gone" said Ron, getting back to his chess game with Harry.

"Yeah, maybe he died." Said Harry in a non-chalent way.

Hermione went to say something, but thought better of it, as she realized who she was trying to convince. She however, could not shake the feeling that something wasn't right. It would stay with her all through the rest of the year, as Malfoy didn't return, and no one found him.

It was June 15th now and Hermione was just preparing to take a flight to America. She would be staying with her friend, in Ohio. In the most boring, out of way town that there could possibly be. Her friend, Roxy, lived in Swanton, a very small village just outside of Toledo.

"Hermione, are you ready to go? We've got to leave by 10:30!"

"Yeah, Mum, be down in a minute!"

True to her word, Hermione came down the stairs, dragging her trunk in less than a minute. Her and her mom left for the airport, and Hermione was soon on her way. It was 4:30 in the morning when she got off the plane, to find Roxy and her parents waiting for her at the airport. As soon as they saw each other, Roxy rushed up and bombarded her with a hug. After Hermione got her lugage, they left for Roxy's house, where they promptly fell asleep. The next morning, Hermione awoke at nearly noon. She stumbled downstairs to find Roxy and her mom at the table.

"Geez, about time. Sleep long enough?" Roxy teased her

"Oh, really dear, you've only been awake for a couple minutes yourself."

They all started laughing, and Hermione asked Roxy what they were going to do.

"Well, tomorrow Roxy has school dear, and I let her stay home today because your flight came in so late, but she does have two more weeks left."

"What?! You still have school? Can I come with you? Oh my gosh, that would be so great! Can I, please?"

"What? You WANT to come to school? But why?" said Roxy, shocked.

"It would be such a great experience, and besides, I've never been to an American school. It'd be so cool! Please, can I go Mrs. Sena?"

"Well, I don't see why it would be a problem. There is nothing for you to do while she is at school. I'll go tomorrow and talk with the guidence councilor. I'm sure you could just tag along with Roxy."

"Great. Thanks so much! By the way, why are you guys still in school? You always said you got out early in the month."

"Oh, well you see, back in November, the teachers went on strike, for like three weeks. So now, we still have to make up the time, which is totally not cool, because it wasn't even our fault."

"Well, education is very important, and just think! I get to go to school with you! It'll be so fun! What do your uniforms look like?"

"Uniforms? God, I would die. We don't have uniforms. We do have a dress code, but you can sorta bend the rules on that, especially since it's summer now."

"No uniforms? Oh my goodness, what will I wear? I want to make a good example on the Professors."

"You mean teachers. And why do you care? You'll only be there for like two weeks."

"Ok, terms you would know. I want to look good. Who knows? Maybe I'll even boy scope with you."

"Ok, I get you now. Alright, lets go see what you brought with you!"

With that, Roxy dragged Hermione up the stairs to pick out clothes for the next day. The next morning dawned bright and early for the two girls. Hermione woke up around 5:00 a.m. She proceeded to wake up Roxy.

"go away. What time is it?"

"It's 5:30. I waited half an hour to wake you up. Come on, if you want to get yourself all nice and pretty, as well as me, then you have to get up."

"Oh, all right, but only to make you look like a girl."

Hermione giggled, something she didn't do often. " Alright. Come on then."

It was 6:50 by the time they were both ready. Mrs. Sena yelled upstairs.

"Ok, mom, prepare to be amazed." With that, she sent Hermione down the stairs. Mrs. Sena gasped as Hermione walked down.

"Hermione dear, you look so different! Just wonderful."

Hermione had on a pair of capris, with a vertical line, sewn into them. She wore an off the shoulder dark green top, that had "sweet & spicy" written in glittery loopy letters. A pair of dark green Vans adorned her feet, with black laces. Roxy had managed to make her hair a little less bushy (with the help of a little gel), and she had big, full curls now. Her hair had a little extra shine to it, and she had silvery hoop earings on. Simply fabulas. She was ready for her first day at Swanton High School.