Harry Potter and the Cauldron of Death

Chapter Three-Harry

Ron's eyes seemed to pop out of his head when he saw Harry's dream girl. When Hermione introduced everyone, Harry learned that his dream girl's name was Emma.

"Hey," said Emma.

That is when Harry noticed something different about Emma. She did not have a British accent like all of Harry's friends had, she had an American one.

"Are you from America?" asked Harry.

"Yeah," replied Emma, smiling at him.

Harry felt his knees go weak. She had the most beautiful smile Harry had ever seen. Harry then sat down next to Ron, across from Emma and Hermione. Then Hermione introduced Emma to Harry and Ron. Harry could tell Emma was excited when she learned who Harry was and that she wanted to see his scar, but did not want to be rude. Ron caught on and yanked up Harry's bangs and said,

"And there's his scar."

Emma giggled. Harry saw Ron and Hermione look at each other. They could tell there was some chemistry.

Most of the ride to Hogwarts they talked about Emma. They asked her all sorts of questions, about her old school, why she transferred, her family and things like that, Harry was now the Gryffindor Quidditch Captain and was trilled to learn that Emma played the seeker position. The Quidditch team had two new open Chaser positions. Harry told Emma to come to the Quidditch team's first practice where there would be tryouts. Emma seemed overjoyed.

Harry looked at Emma most of the time and was more than happy when she looked at him. What let Harry's feelings down was the fact that every time that Emma would look at him, she would then look down at the ground guiltily as if she should not be looking at him in that way. This continued throughout the train ride and Harry could not help, but wondering why.

Chapter Four-Emma

When the train arrived at Hogwarts, Emma could not believe how fast time had gone by. Emma had, had such a great time. Emma felt awful throughout the trip, too. She could tell Harry might have some feelings for her and she was afraid she might be giving him the message that she liked him, too. Emma had to admit that she could not help having slight feelings for him. Harry was good-looking, incredibly sweet and very nice, but Emma loved John. When Emma reached the castle she was in complete awe. It was huge. Its structure was beautiful and the lake around it was grand. Emma did not think it could get any better, but when she saw the inside she fell in love with Hogwarts. When Emma walked into the Great Hall for dinner and saw Dumbledore for the first time, she squealed with delight. Harry, Ron and Hermione laughed and Emma realized what she had done, she could not help joining in.

"EMMA!" someone shouted.

Emma quickly turned only to see Lavender running at her to give her a hug.

"Hey Lavender," said Hermione who was also greeted by a hug.

"Hey Harry, hi Ron," Lavender said to them.

"Hi Lavender, how was your summer?" asked Harry.

"It was great, thank you," she replied.

Everyone turned to hear what Ron was going to say, but only found him staring open-mouthed at Lavender. Harry nudged Ron.

"Oh hey er... Lavender," stuttered Ron.

Lavender laughed and giggled. Both of them looked at each other and then turned away blushing. Harry, Emma and Hermione all looked at each other, silently agreeing to set Ron and Lavender up. Lavender broke the silence.

"I saved everyone a seat up front. I know Emma really wants to see Dumbledore close up."

"Thanks Lavender," Emma said.

With that, Emma, Lavender, Hermione, Harry and Ron started walking towards their seats.