  Neville had practically cried after that little speech and hugged him mercilessly. One thing that Harry hated was the fact that Neville Longbottom was friends with Daniel Potter. Because of their friendship Neville was forced to sit in the same compartment as Daniel. Now Harry would have to sit alone, not that he completely minded that.  Still, it was quite an annoyance that he had to sit alone to a place he didn't even know.