“Hello Hermione!”

“Hey Hermione!”

“Hi Hermione!

Have I suddenly gone popular again? I left the house to escape nice grandmother and cousin, only to get to school to meet extremely nice students. I put my head to the floor, ignoring the stares and smiles.

“Good morning, Hermione, my name is Isabelle and these are my sisters; Anastasia and Mara. We really like you and would want you to have these gifts.” A girl and her sisters approach me at my locker, with flowers, cards and cookies.

Woah. Today isn't my birthday and I haven't received such luxury like in forever.

I gulp “Hmmm, Thanks?” I say uncertainly, as they smile...