Chapter 64: Train Journey and Luna

Chapter 64: Train Journey and Luna

Luna was having a bad day. No doubt it was the work of those pesky little Nargles. She tried to find a seat for herself, but everyone was already seated, and she couldn't find an empty place for her.

Besides others were very unwelcoming to her and she could feel those unfriendly stares. Hence she was still wandering on the Express train to find a seat. This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

"Hey! Come here!" She found a girl calling for her and Luna instinctively knew she was calling for her in a good way.

"Hello, I am Luna. Luna Lovegood." Luna introduced herself and the other girl asked her "Are you a fresher?"

"Yes, first year," Luna replied with a smile and the other girl gave her a candy and invited her into their compartment.

"Come inside. I am in the second year. Hermione, Hermione Granger." Hermione introduced herself and bought Luna inside.

Dean and Seamus were surprised to see the little blonde witch entering their compartment and they suddenly stopped talking. Neville and Pansy were talking something in a low voice, but the sudden silence made them look towards the door and they also noticed Luna.

"Everyone, this is Luna, Luna Lovegood. First-year." Hermione introduced Luna to the group and the group gave her a seat and welcomed her.

"Hello, I am Dean."

"Me, Seamus."

"I am Neville."

"You can call me Pansy if you like."

Soon the future famous five had one common conclusion about Luna. There was definitely something off about her but there was something charming about her. She was strange but nice.

"It's probably tired" said Ron when the car's engine suddenly started making noises. Both the boys, up in the car, were now started getting bored and kept thinking about their friends in the Express. However, the noise from the car started scaring them.

Remembering the letter from Hermione, Harry wanted to say something but then the noises stopped, and he chose not to voice his thoughts.

However, that proved to be a stupid mistake as the Hogwarts's castle came into their view, the car suddenly lost control and dived straight towards the big lake outside the castle.

"Hold On!" Ron cried in his panicked voice and tried to drive the car away from the lake but then the engine stopped suddenly, and it looked like they were going to crash into the walls of Hogwarts.

However, a magical thing happened. Ron somehow managed to avoid the castle walls by an inch but they hit the old Whomping Willow with a bang. The next thing they knew was they had to run from the angry Willow to save their lives but the car abandoned them before driving itself straight inside the dark forest.

Professor Flitwick was waiting for the first-year kids at the entry gates of the castle, and he had noticed the diving car in the distance. He had to check his eyes to make sure he was not dreaming. Anyway, there are other professors to take care of this.

"First year, this way please!" He used a charm to make sure his voice his loud enough to attract the first-year kids and then he drove them off in the traditional manner. Others got off the Hogwarts express and walked towards the carriage area.

Harry noticed the carriages were not tied to any animal or anything, but they were simply pulling themselves. However, Luna took out a small piece of Jerky from her purse and took it closer to something.

Something no one could see among the other five. Not even Neville. He knew about Thestrals but somehow, he was grateful that he was not able to see them. However, this also made him feel bad for Luna.

"What was that?" Hermione asked when the jerky magically disappeared from Luna's palm.

"A friend. A good but misunderstood friend." Luna said with a smile before jumping on the carriage.