This story is an alternate version of the popular Harry Potter series. I have added my own character, and will adjust some of the plot. Some parts will be taken directly from the books, and will be underlined to show this. I cannot take credit for these pieces of text for they belong to J. The remainder, however, has all escaped from my crazy imagination.

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"Attention students!" said Professor Renwalt, Headmistress of Lavente, the Australian school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Professor Renwalt had lead the school since its foundation, about twenty or so years ago. It was hard to tell what age she was, for her face was lined with with creases left from many years of hard work and stress, and yet her enthusiasm and activity rivaled that of most students. Today, her blonde hair was pulled back into a neat bun. She wore robes of midnight blue, that, because of her short stature, trailed along the ground behind her.

"Before we begin our Great Feast," she began, "Let us first welcome another year, and sort our new students."

The current students of Lavente watched as their new first years were gradually sorted into their houses. One by one, they stood beneath The Sorting Scroll, suspended about two meters above the ground. After a few seconds the scroll showed the symbol of one of Lavente's three houses; one for the intelligent and wise, one for the kind and caring , and one for the brave and adventurous. The symbol showed by the scroll determined the house of the student.

Bored by this repetitious ceremony, Isabelle Allaway, current fourth year, sat at the long, wooden table in the center of the hall, next to her best friend, Rachel Reagan. Both of them remembered the day they were sorted, each into Rindelle, house of the intelligent. And it was true, both of them were very smart, but only Isabelle really focused on her schoolwork . Rachel was what one would call a free spirit, yet her sharp wit and intellect were admirable. It took only seconds for the scroll to determine both their houses on their sorting day three years previously.

Once the sorting ceremony was finished the Headmistress rose and stood to address the students.

"Excellent." She said. "Welcome to our new students and welcome back to our old. Before we begin our feast, I have a short announcement. This year, Lavente is hosting an exchange program with the very well known, Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. For a nine week period we will be hosting a Hogwarts student, and, in a week from now, we too shall send a student overseas." She paused as the giant fireplace crackled behind her. This captured the attention of every student in the hall, as the flames turned from red to green. Isabelle watched as a girl stepped out, who looked about her age and who was dressed in long black robes. Her short blonde hair fell to her shoulders and her blue eyes looked wonderingly around the hall. She could see the Hogwarts crest stitched into the robe, very similar to their own uniform.

"Students of Lavente, please welcome our exchange student, Hannah Abbott." announced Professor Renwalt as Hannah moved to stand beside her.

A loud applause rose with in the hall and the girl called Hannah turned a deep shade of red from the attention.

"Settle down, settle down." Called the Headmistress. "Hannah, you may take your seat over at the far table. Now of course," She said, turning her attention to the students, "This is an exchange program after all. The student chosen to take Hannah's place at Hogwarts as of next week will be none other than fourth year, Isabelle Allaway of Rindellle house."

Isabelle sat, in shock. Of the hundreds of witches and wizards at Lavente she had been chosen? Her? There must have been some sort of mistake. She could hear the cheers of her house, the loudest of all coming from Rachel. If they believed her, then surely it would be okay, right? She would go to this Hogwarts a week from now and be the best student they had ever known, even if it was just for eight weeks...

One week later...

Harry's P.O.V

And finally, with 'Whitby, Kevin!' ('Hufflepuff') the Sorting ended. Professor McGonagall picked up the Hat and the stool and carried them away.

'About time,' said Ron, seizing his knife and fork and looking expectantly at his golden plate.

Professor Dumbledore had got to his feet. He was smiling around at the students, his arms opened wide in welcome.

"Welcome to all our first year students." began Dumbledore. "I know your all excited to tuck in to our great feast but before we begin I have a quick announcement."

Ron groaned dropping his cutlery to the table. Harry rolled his eyes at him and turned his attention back to the Headmaster.

"As you all know," Dumbledore continued, "At the end of last year one Hannah Abbott was chosen to travel to our sister school Lavente, in Australia. She arrived there safely one week ago. In return, Lavente is sending a student here for the next eight weeks." He paused, turning as Professor Flitwick apparated into the hall with a girl that Harry suspected was about his age. She looked up across the hall every student sucked in their breath. She was absolutely gorgeous. Looking around, Harry could only see looks of wonder, or complete loathing. Except for Hermione. She was smiling rather broadly.

"Ah," said Dumbledore, calm as you please."Here she is now."

The underlined text from this chapter was taken from page 160 in my copy of The Goblet of Fire. I hope you enjoyed it! Review and let me know what you think!