Hello, new story here. I know this plot probably has been done, but I want to try it anyway. I might not be able to update often, but I will not abandon this. honestly.

Disclaimer: You seriously think I wrote Harry Potter? The chances of that are the same of me surviving in a cage with snakes. Deadly snakes. ha. ha.

Rain pounded down on the solitary figure standing on the platform. Harry looked around for the familiar mop of red har as he tried in vain to shelter himself and Hedwig. This was it- Voldermort had been defeated, and he could finally be a normal kid at Hogwarts. Though everyone was of age already, they still had to attend seventh-year at Hogwarts and pass their N.E.W.T.s. Crowds of people began pouring in from all directions, a muggle train had boarded, the clock read 10:45 and Kings Cross station was already about as busy and bustling as muggle London.

Hair dripping and carrying a owl, Harry suspected he was quite a sight. Though, everyone went past without staring or whispering. Much. Against Mrs Weasly's wishes, Dumbledore had insisted that Harry get 'back together' with the Dursleys. Oh well, he lived. Giving up hope of finding Ron and Hermione, Harry headed for platform nine and three quarters. Despite the fact that he had gone past many times, a non-magical part of himself kept saying it won't work. You look silly. Blinking, he realised that he was so immersed in his thoughts that he had passed onto the platform. Hogwarts Express sat there cheerfully, almost as if greeting students as they boarded. There was still no sign of Hermione or Ron. Shrugging, Harry decided to save them both seats and hauled his luggage on, trying not to jolt Hedwig too much. She gave a hoot of disdain as her cage was tipped to the left. Feathers sticking up, she flapped her wings, alarmed, as the cage almost toppled down into the platform. Harry quickly grabbed the cage and righted it before turning around, face to face with none other than Draco Malfoy. He sighed, knowing what was going to happen.

Draco sneered at him, leaning nonchalantly as he blocked Harry's way. "Where are your friends, Potter? Are Weasel and the mudblood abandoning you?" Surprisingly, he was here by himself, Blais, Pansy and Goyle weren't with him.

"Don't, Malfoy." Harry muttered, trying to push past him. Of course, it wouldn't be that easy.

"Looking forward to your seventh year, Potter? I bet you're going to be a do-goody Auror afterward. And what of Weasel and Mudblood? They're not worshipped like you, are they?" He smirked as he stared mockingly at him. "There's going to be a surprise this year. I think you'll like it. Oh wait, what a shame. The Goldon Trio will have to split up."

Harry bit back a sharp retort, knowing that if they got into a fight here, nobody would step in. The carriage was deserted. Probably Malfoy's doing. "Give it up, Malfoy. Just let me go." He lifted his trunk with some difficulty before holding it high as to not hit Malfoy's head as he passed. He glared at Draco before turning back around and, this time holding the cage firmly, walked briskly down the aisle and made it into another empty carriage without further interruption. Settling himself down, he looked out of the window just in time to glimpse the clock. It was now 11 am sharp. He hoped that Ron and Hermione were somewhere, looking for him. Suddenly, he remembered. How could he be so daft? He and Hermione were Head Boy and Girl, and Ron was a prefect! They were supposed to meet at the front carriage. Mentally he cursed as he hurried to change, grabbing his uniform and badge. Within minutes, he was at the front carriage, panting slightly. He could see Hermione pacing as she waited for the Head Boy to arrive, Ron's frown (directed at a smug-looking Malfoy), and, surprisingly, Neville Longbottom. As he was not allowed to send letters while he was with the Dursleys("I won't allow it! It will ruin the furniture!"), and in the letter Dumbledore had not mentioned any names, he naturally assumed that nobody else had been informed, either.

Everyone looked up in surprise as he entered the room, even Hermione stopping her pacing to look. Harry smiled sheepishly as he said, "Sorry I'm late. I forgot I was Head Boy for a minute." Ron was positively beaming, Neville looking delighted, and Hermione was trying to scold him. The Slytherins, on the other hand, were less than pleased. Daphne Greengrass had been selected as Head Girl, while, unfortunately, Draco was Head Boy. Hermione cleared her throat, to get their attention. "Well, Head Boy and Girl pair up, and prefects patrol in pairs. Lets go!" Draco scowled at her but left with Daphne without further argument, knowing that she was right. Holding his head high, He strode out porposefully with his nose high in the air. Daphne followed suit, glancing at the Gryffinders with an apologetic, almost friendly look, before hurrying after Draco.

Ron and Neville both started congratulating Harry warmly, Hermione watching with amusement.

"Harry, mate, that's wonderful news!" Ron cheerfuly said.

"That's good, I thought we were against all those Slytherins without you!" Neville visibly relaxed, patting him on the back.

"Thanks, guys. I never thought Malfoy would be Head Boy." Harry grimaced at the though of having to work with him all year.

"Ugh, you would have thought he would stay away from us." Ron muttered.

"Daphne isn't that bad, though." Neville added.

Harry opened his mouth to reply before Hermione got there before him. "If you've quite finished, I think that maybe we should start doing our duties?" She raised an eyebrow suggestively.

"All right, all right, we're going." Ron quickly stepped out of the carriage before she could say anything else. Hermione sighed in frustration. "Boys."

Harry chuckled before saying,"Well, are we going or what?" Hermione huffed before leading the way out, checking in on multiple carriages with seemingly hyperactive third years. He was almost knocked out by a fanged frisbee that came dangerously close to his face before veering away. Hermione was about to speak before a pygmy puff jumped out and sailed towards her before landing on her shoulder. Shocked, she gently lifted it before storming inside. "I'm giving them a piece of my mind," she huffed on her way past. Harry held back his laughter. Hermione would never be seen petting a pygmy puff. A book, maybe. Or Crookshanks. But never something as 'ridiculous' as a pygmy puff, she had told him and Ron over and over.

Two hourse later, they met with Ron and Neville and headed back to the empty carriage Harry had saved. They got there just in time to see the Honeydukes Express coming through, and Harry immediately went to purchase their favourites. A pile of chocolate frogs, liquorice wands, pumpkin pasties, (he had to get Ron to assist him) Packets of Drooble's best blowing gum and even a packet of every flavoures beans, just to touch it up a little. Though the others weakly protested, after a minute of Harry's insisting they gave in and dug into the snacks.

The mood of the carriage remained happy with chat every now and then until the dreaded Draco Malfoy made his appearance the third time that day. Harry gritted his teeth and pointed turned away. Draco went past rudely slamming the doors with Blaise, Pansy and Goyle as the normal jeers and mocking were directed their way. "You know, Dumbledore has just the thing for you when you arrive. In fact, I would tell you if you knew how to listen, but then again, not everyone can be as smart as me." He stated before they closed the compartment door.

"You haven't been told anything, have you?" Harry asked when they were gone.

"Nope," Ron shook his head, grabbing his chocolate frog before it leapt away.

"Neither have I." Neville said.

"Hermione?" Harry prompted.

"Well, when has anything Malfoy said been true?"

"Since the Tri-Wizard tournament?" Harry suggested.

Hermione huffed. "All right. But guys, I have been thinking of this for a while..." She trailed off, seeming unsure.

"What is it?" Ron impatiently looked at her.

"Well... Since Bellatrix is around, and we might need a quick way to escape or go around quietly, I was thinking that we could become an animagus." She looked around, seeing the reactions.

"WHAT?!" Ron spluttered,"It's dangerous! We might get stuck!"

Neville ignored him completely."Well, that's a good idea."

Harry also considered it for a moment."All right, well that isn't the most dangerous thing we've done."

Ron eyed his half-eaten frog warily."As long as we get to choose which animal we want to be."

"All right. I've chosen, I want to be a fox." Hermione announced. "And I have spent all holiday studying this, so don't worry."

The carriage was filled with silence as the three thought about their choice. At last, Harry broke the silence.

"I want to be a coyote." He decided.

"I'll be an owl." Neville looked at Ron expectantly.

Minutes passed, and there was still no response. Ron chewed thoughtfully on a pumpkin pasty, giving no response. "Ron!" they shouted, close to his ear. He jumped a foot off the ground before glaring at them. "I can't decide between snow leopard, or a wolf." He snapped.

"Well, since we have nothing in the cat family, so you're a snow leopard." Hermione chose.

Ron almost choked. "But why do you get to choose?"

"Because you were taking too long, Ron." Neville and Harry both replied.

Ron huffed before grabbing a bean. It was a peculiar shade of green. He made a face, and popped it into his mouth in a display of Gryffindor courage. He almost choked. "I swear, it tastes like moss." He coughed.

"And how do you know it tastes like moss?" Neville joked.

Ron feigned horror and gagged. "Are you suggesting that I've eaten moss before?"

Neville laughed."Seems so, mate."

Hermione rolled her eyes.

And so this went on for the rest of the train ride. What none of them realised was that a pale man with blond hair had left and overheard their conversation. "Oh, this is going to be good." Draco chuckled as he made his way back to his carriage.

Yay! I've actually done one chapter! *clap* *clap* The thing is, Draco only heard the first part of their conversation, that they agreed to be an animagus, and left after that. I don't know when I can post again, probably by next week at the latest. Don't take my word for it. You'll be sorely dissapointed.

Reviews would be great, I appreciate it a lot, and can someone please be my beta or something? PM me and I'm sure I'll need one. I am in Australia as well, so just don't think "Hey, it's the summer holidays, shouldn't more chapters come out?" Because you lucky chaps get sunshine and I'm shivering here in winter. Lol I enjoy fanfics about Draco and Harry, probably more adventure than fluff, please review your fanfic names coz' I might check them out. (I probably will, te he)

Oh, and I don't hate Draco at all.

Bye! Take care!