This should be an interesting fic. 5 teachers and 20 students let loose in London. Yes I know its been done to death but hey it's a bunny and it bit.
Usual disclaimer, I am but a humble girl I own nothing of importance blah blah blah
Introduction
"Right class, that's the end of today's lesson. Your homework is to read chapter 4 in your text books and then I want a roll of parchment on how the muggle water system might be enhanced." Hermione Granger, Professor of Muggle Studies announced at 3 minutes to the bell.
All the students begin to pack away their stationary and their books.
"Oh before you go I want to let you know that as it's the Easter holidays in 4 weeks we have decided to take a group of students to London. Its not strictly for this class, it will be opened up to all 7th years but I think it would be most beneficial to you as it's a week of living amongst muggles. If you're interested sign your name on the parchment by the door. See you all next lesson. Oh and Mr Hanson can I please have your homework to me by 8 o'clock tomorrow morning, that gives you the evening to do it." She said as the bell rang and the students filed out, the majority signing the parchment by the door.
-In the Dungeons-
"Well that's the bell so I'm sure you have some property to disrespect. See you tomorrow, and don't forget your homework, 3 rolls of parchment." Snarled Professor Snape. "Oh and before you go." He said as the students got up to leave. "There is a trip being organised I have been told to tell you, sign up if you like but it's a week in muggle London no magic allowed." And he dismissed them with a wave of the hand.
-At the Staff Table that Night-
"Well Albus who is to chaperone the trip? And how many places are there? What's the student staff ratio?" Minerva was shooting questions at Dumbledore like a machine gun.
"My dear Minerva I have not walked blindly into this. I know what I am doing. There has to be a 4:1 student to teacher ratio. So places depend on how many teachers volunteer to accompany the trip." The last part Dumbledore addressed the whole table.
Several teachers found their food toughly absorbing.
The professor of DADA and the charms professor both stuck their hands in the air to volunteer.
"Thank you Remus and Sirius. That's 8 places allowed, plus another 4 as I intend to go." Dumbledore looked round again.
"I'll do it." Hermione said.
"Well of course I shall do it too!" Ginny said, she now taught herbology.
"Well that should be enough." Albus said proudly. " 20 places available and there are 40 student in the 7th year so it will work on a first come first served basis, and according to their behaviour over the term. There will be a meeting after dinner to discuss minor details. Meet in my office at 8 o'clock." And with that the meal commenced but Dumbledore had a slight knowing twinkle in his eye, like a school boy planning his next prank.
- Dumbledore's Office-
At 8pm the four teachers that put their names forward to chaperone met in Dumbledore's office.
"Good evening all. I have some good news and some bad news. Well you'll have to decide which piece of news is good and which is bad." At this statement he looked at Hermione. "Unfortunately I have to decline from the trip, I have been summoned to America on ministry business and I don't want to reduce the number of places on the trip. So I have asked another member of staff to take my place. Fortunately he agreed, begrudgingly, didn't you Severus?"
They all turned to see Snape sat fuming in the corner. You could almost see the storm about his head.
"Its ok Severus old chap you can share a room with us!" Sirius laughed and nudged Remus.
"No thank you I have no wish to be part of your sordid antics." He said dryly.
"Right sit yourselves down" Dumbledore said smirking. "The details are as follows. You will spend 8 nights in a London hotel as you will arrive on Friday night and stay until the following Sunday morning. This way you get maximum time in London and you will be well rested. The budget is not a fixed amount. We don't run trips often so you have as much as you like to spend on nights out and such like for the students. You will have to think of a rota yourself as you are the ones in charge. The hotel rooms are booked and they are single sex rooms only. We don't want any Hogwarts babies."
When he had finished speaking Dumbledore smiled at them all. "Just go and have fun."
They all started to leave.
"Even you Severus." Albus chuckled.
Severus scowled.
"So want to come for a drink you guys?" Remus asked when they were past the gargoyle.
"I'm game." Ginny said.
"Me too!" Sirius said rubbing his hands together.
"Yeah count me in." Hermione said. "But first I need to change these shoes are killing me, meet you there." She said and started to hobble back to her rooms.
"Why not?" Severus growled. "I'll be spending a week with you I had better get used to it."
"Yes alright sunshine!" Remus exclaimed as they set off towards the pub in Hogsmeade.