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"Why can't I go back to Hogwarts?" I shouted at my parents. "It's my last year and I want to finish. Besides I do muggle schooling during the summer."

"Forget it Hermione Jane." I rolled my eyes. "Don't roll your eyes at me young lady. I'm fed up with your attitude. Besides you'll probably go gallivanting off on some other adventure of yours. And the Weasley boy broke you're heart." I sighed. It was true. Ron had declared his love for me at the end of year but when I went to visit him – No Hermione. Don't think about it. I had sworn off love since then. I had also changed my clothing style. Now I was badass before and had a couple tattoos and piercings I just used a glamour charm so they thought I was Miss Goody-goody when in reality I was badass. Now I'm free to show that since the incident. My muggle friends said I was more badass than ever. I guess this was for the best but that didn't mean I had to like it. I had changed.

"Richard calm down." My mother scolded. "Now Hermione, please listen to our reasoning. It is not safe there from what information we have received. Your safety is out first priority. Besides it is a very nice, prestigious school, one that will look good on your college application."

"What's it called again?"

"Spencer Academy. It's in the States. Ipswich, Massachusetts to be exact."

"America?"

"Yes, dear. You will be staying in the dorms but don't worry Casey' s going also."

"Casey's going?" I asked in an excited voice. You see, Casey also went to Hogwarts but was in Ravenclaw and due to scheduling conflicts and different friends we didn't talk to each other often but once summer hit we were the best of friends.

"Yes dear." My mother reassured me. "And it is already arranged that you are to room with her."

"Maybe this won't be as bad as I thought it would be. But I'm not going to change my appearance."

"Fine." They both agreed. I guess they really didn't care as long as I got good grades. "Now you're plane leaves tomorrow so you have a little bit of time to adjust before school starts."

"Tomorrow?" Why the hell hadn't they told me earlier? Now I'm even more pissed. I'm probably going to forget something. I huffed and went upstairs. I just had a gut feeling that a lot of shit was going to happen whether good or bad my gut decided not to tell me. I quickly packed and by the time I was done it was almost 11. I debated whether or not to owl Harry but then realized if he was at the Dursleys' he probably wouldn't get the letter and if he was at the Burrow then Ron would know where I was. That was something I didn't want nor need. I sighed and decided to write a vague letter. After I was done I read it aloud to myself.

Dear Harry,

I am writing this so you won't be worried. I am not going to be attending Hogwarts this year nor am I going to be visiting the Burrow. I am sorry I can't be there and I hope the year goes well for you.

Your dear friend,

Hermione J. Granger

P.S. Don't owl back and if you need to contact me see if you can't get a telephone. My phone number is 715- 577-4896.

I smiled happy with the results. It was short but not cold. I hope he didn't think I was not going because Ronald. I can't believe he's still friends with that dickhead. Oh well no time to ponder on Harry's reasoning. I think I should rest. According to my dad it's going to be a big day. I don't see what is the big damn deal I'm just going to be flying on an airplane. I went to sleep wondering what was going to happen that made my stomach do flip flops both good and bad not knowing what just the first week of school would hold for me.

A.N. I know its short but I just wanted this to be an introductory chapter. Casey will be in the next chapter as will Kate.