Author-duckies
Genre-general, adventure
Rating-pg-just in case
Title-American Acaemy Of Magic
A/n- this story takes place in 7th year, after the downfall of Voldemort. And be easy on me, I know nothing about Britain, but I know tons about CA, so that's why the story is there. Please review, flames are welcome!!
Disclaimer- I do not own any of the chracters from this story, Jk Rowling, Warner Brothers, Scholastic, and any other affiliated partners do.
An owl was scratching against the window. Frustrated to be woken up so early, Harry muttered, "I'm coming, I'm coming. Sheesh, don't get your feathers all in a bunch," under his breath.
Not until he put on his glasses and looked towards the window and saw Pig, Ron's owl, did Harry remember what day it was. "Happy birthday to me," he thought.
Before going to Hogwarts, he had always hated his birthday. He never got any presents from the Dursley's, sometimes not even a little 'happy birthday'. Now that Harry had friends, he always got stuff on his birthday.
He walked to the window to let Pig in. Pig flew over to Hedwig's cage and perched on top of it. Harry walked and untied the letter and package from the obviously tired owl. He handed Pig an owl treat just before opening the letter. Harry opened the letter and started to read it……
Happy Birthday Harry!
How does it feel to be seventeen? How is your summer so far? Probably horrible given the fact that you have to live with those horrible muggles.
Okay, away from the pleasantries and now for the big news. I'm Head boy! Can you believe it! I just got the owl yesterday so I figured it didn't need a separate owl. This is something I've wanted since I knew what Head Buy meant!!! Some more surprising news is that Hermione isn't Head Girl! Padma Patil is! I owled Hermione to ask why, but all she said that was that she will tell me when I go to visit her. You're supposed to go too, but you'll find out more in her letter.
Hope you like your present. I'll see you at Hermione's house.
Your Friend,
Ron
Just after he finished reading the note, another owl fluttered into the room. This owl was unfamiliar to Harry. He gave this owl a treat and untied the note and small package. He looked to see who it was from, and opened the letter eagerly.
Dear Harry,
How are you? Happy Birthday! This is my new owl. My parents surprised me right when I got home. Her name is Elrond.
You have probably gotten a letter from Ron saying that I'm not Head Girl. If you want to find out why, come visit my house next Tuesday to see Ron. You'll probably find out sooner because it involves you. But if you do find out, don't tell Ron until you're at my house. This is soo much better than being Head Girl and Boy (you do realize you would have been Head Boy, right?!)
Hope the muggles aren't too mean and I'll see you next week!!
With Love Always,
Hermione
Harry was very surprised. Everyone thought he and Hermione would've been Head Boy and Girl. "This must be something really exciting for Hermione to not be sad that she's not Head Girl!" Harry said to himself. Just then another owl flew in that Harry didn't recognize. He looked at the seal and saw something very strange.
The seal was for the American Ministry of Magic. He opened it and was very surprised at what it said.
Dear Mr. Harry Potter,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been selected to be one of the two Hogwarts students to be in an exchange program with the American Academy of Magic (AAM). The school is located throughout California. You will be attending there for your seventh year of magical schooling.
The other exchange student is Miss Hermione Granger. I have been told that you and Miss Granger are quite good friends. I hope you get along on the trip and have a wonderful experience.
Make sure you are at Heathrow International Airport on August 8 at 10 o'clock to catch your flight to JFK airport in New York City. I will be in New York to accompany you to the academy.
Enjoy the rest of your summer. I am looking forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
The American Minister of Magic,
Steven Merck
"Wow," thought Harry, "Hermione and I are going to school in the States!!! Hermione was right, this is better than being Head Boy!!" Harry opened all his presents, not really paying attention to them. He got a broom case from Ron and a books on the American Academy of Magic from Hermione. He did, feel a void, though. He didn't get anything from Sirius. Harry knew not to expect anything, but it still made him sad and disappointed.
Sirius had died in the final battle with Voldemort. He had jumped on Voldemort, giving Harry, Ron and Hermione enough time to recite the spell that would kill Voldemort forever. Voldemort killed Sirius just before he was destroyed.
Wiping the sad memory from his mind, Harry took a piece of parchment and his quill and wrote a reply to Hermione.
Dear Hermione,
Can you believe that we are going to AAM? This is the coolest. I'll see you on Tuesday at your house. Owl me back with directions on how to get there. If it's not too far I could have Uncle Vernon drive me there or if not you could come pick me up (maybe???). I can't wait to see you and Ron.
-Harry
P.S-no Draco Malfoy, could this get any better???
Please Review!! This is my first attempt at a fic and I am curious as to what other people think of it, and flames are welcome!