Author's Note: This is my first attempt at a decent story. I hope everyone likes it.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.
It is the day after the Golden Trio arrived at Hogwarts and it is lunchtime. They normally would have classes today but Professor Dumbledore old them no classes today. Some, such as Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, were ecstatic. Others, primarily Hermione Granger, sulked. In the middle of lunch, Professor Dumbledore stands up and taps his glass to get everyone's attention.
"Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I hope everyone is enjoying there time back. Now, I have an announcement. As a special program we are trying, all 6th year students will be doing something very exciting. For most of the year, you will be living in muggle homes like muggles to prepare you for your futures. In many cases, young wizards must bend in to muggle surroundings. This task is to help prepare everyone for such situations." Dumbledore pauses, taking in the shocked students, a twinkle in his eye. "You will pack your things after lunch. After dinner you will head out to where you will be living. Don't get too excited. Each group has been paired with a chaperon. Some chaperons will be from our very own staff while others are volunteers from The Ministry of Magic. You will bring your textbooks to study at your temporary home. Your wands and other magical items WILL BE CONFISCATED. When I am done speaking, owls will come, delivering each person a packet with your assignment and a piece of paper with whom you will be staying with. It will also inform you on who your chaperon is and additional tasks you must complete. There are four to a group. Girls with girls. Boys with boys. Unfortunately, there is one extra person, creating a single group of five." There it is again. That twinkle in his eye. "I will provide each group with some muggle money. I will be checking in from time to tine to see how things are and to collect homework. If you need me, you are to use a telephone? Yes, a telephone. Just dial *6793. That's all." Dumbledore finishes, taking his seat. The room fills with talk while the owls begin to swoop in from above.
"I really hope I'm not the unfortunate girl that has to live with not three, but four other girls." Hermione states, taking the packet and paper from an owl.
"Yeah, that would suck." Ginny states, taking a bite of her lunch. The trio look down at their papers. The boys' eyes widen and a high-pitched scream erupts from Hermione's throat. Everyone looks over at the panicking girl gripping her paper. Ginny glances over to see what's caused the outburst.
"Oh Merlin." Ginny gasps. Everyone is in disbelief as Hermione scans over the paper once more.
Chaperon: Professor Snape
Students:
Harry Potter
Ronald Weasley
Hermione Granger
Blaise Zambini
Draco Malfoy
Hermione sighs. "There must be a mistake. That's it. It's a mistake."
"Actually, Miss Granger, it is not." Professor Dumbledore appears behind Hermione. She looks up at the professor, confused.
"But you said, girls with girls and boys with boys."
"Yes, well, I decided the extra group could be a bit different." She saw it, the twinkle in his eye.
"But Professor…"
"Don't try and change my mind, Miss Granger. It's already settled." With that, Dumbledore walks away and heads to the Slytherain table to clear some confusion to a certain two Slytherains.
"Hey, at least we are in your group." Harry's words are dripping with sympathy.
After lunch, Hermione starts to pack her things. The Gryffindor girls are either telling her how lucky she is or comforting her, but she ignores all of them as she packs. Books, clothes, toothbrush… She reviews her things in her head as she puts all of her magical things in a bag, along with her wand, to give over to Dumbledore.
When diner time comes around, the 6th years bring their bags down to the front doors and put them with their group. Malfoy sneers at her as she puts her things next to Ron's. She narrows her eye at him and scowls. Of all the people! They hand their magical items to McGonagall and head to dinner.
Hermione's favorites are out on the table but she is still in a sour mood. She can't believe this arrangement. Then something hits he. A broad smile spreads across her face.
"Hermione, you haven't smiled all day. What are you thinking?" Harry questions, stuffing more mashed potatoes into is mouth.
"Only you and me know how to live like muggles. The Pureblood snots and Ron know little to nothing about doing so. We have an advantage!" Her glee rose as she voices her idea. Harry smiles at the fact. Ron looks a little upset that he couldn't join in the glee but then realized what Hermione said.
"Wait, did you just call them Pureblood snots?" Ron snickers.
"You're a Pureblood, too. At least I referred to you separately." Hermione points out. Ron nods. Dinner ends and everyone meets in the hall. Hermione shrugs out of hr robe to reveal a short sleeve baby blue tank top, jean shorts and white sneakers. The boys look at each other wondering why she took her robe off.
"Muggles don't wear robes and wizard clothes. Put some muggle clothes on!" Hermione rolls her eyes. Harry and Ron came prepared and simply removed their robes just like her. Hermione looks at the Slytherins and their leader. "You don't have muggle clothes do you?" She questions. She ponders this for a second. She calls McGonagall over for a moment. "Can I use my wand real quick to get them into muggle clothes?" She asks innocently. The professor nods and hands Hermione her wand. She says a simple spell while pointing her wand at the three and then hands her wand back. The three are now all sporting, jeans, sneakers and simple t-shirts. Malfoy scowls. "At least I didn't put you in a dress." Hermione smirks, thinking how she should have.
"Okay, come on. I would like to get there before tomorrow." Snape picks up his things and leads the five outside. Hermione smiles as they see new shiny cars waiting for them. Snape stops in front of a metallic black Mazda. Hermione bites her lip from screeching with glee.
"I call front seat," Malfoy says in a bored tone. Hermione ignores him. They pile their things into th trunk. Malfoy slips into the front seat as Snape makes his way to the driver's side.
"Um, Professor, do you know how to drive?" Hermione questions.
"No but it can't be that hard." He states. Hermione's eyes widen in alarm.
"Maybe I should-."
"If I don't know how to drive what makes you think you do?" He asks her.
"I have my drivers license." She states, smiling. All heads turn towards her.
"When did that happen?" Ron asks, bewildered.
"I got my permit last year and received my license over the summer." She says sheepishly.
"Fine Miss Granger, you can drive." Realizing Malfoy took the front seat, Snape attempts to sit in the back with a very uncomfortable Ron and frightened Harry.
"Um, where do I sit?" Zambini asks from the outside.
"On Malfoy's lap." Harry sneers. Hermione shakes her head.
"You'll have to squeeze in the back… Or you can-."
"Hey Hermione? I also got my license. How about I drive and since you're smaller you can squeeze in the back?" Harry suggests. Hermione sighs.
"Fine."
"I'm sorry to say Mr. Malfoy, but I am to big to sit back here so we have to switch." Malfoy scowls but obeys Snape. Before Malfoy can, Ron scoots to the window seat on the left as Zambini moves to the middle. Malfoy looks at the back seat as Hermione takes place next to Zambini and sneers. He sits down trying but not succeeding in touching Hermione.
"It's too squished back here!" Ron complains.
"That's because the fat cow is bigger than Potter thinks!" Malfoy shifts.
"Shut it ferret, before I tie you to the roof!" Hermione glares.
"Is that possible?" Ron inquires hopefully.
"Quiet! Now, Miss Granger, you are going to have to sit on someone's lap." Snape frowns.
"Not mine!" The Slytherains scream.
"Mr. Weasley is too far away and there is no leg room in the middle for her to sit on Mr. Zambini-."
"And that would block Harry's view." Hermione states looking at his crooked mirror frowning.
"So, she is going to have to sit on Mr. Malfoy's lap."
"I rather be stuffed in the trunk." Hermione scowls.
"I'll willingly stuff you in there." Malfoy smirks.
"Enough! We need to leave now. So, Miss Granger, sit on Mr. Malfoy's lap or else!" Snap yells. Hermione pouts and maneuvers onto Malfoy's left knee as Malfoy sneers. She crosses her arms. Harry starts the car and begins driving.
Four hours later Snape and Zambini are peacefully sleeping. Ron is snoring and Hermione, Harry and Malfoy are awake. Hermione's eyes are getting heavy and the seconds drag by. She goes to lean back only to be violently shoved forward, reawakening her eyes. She rubs them, trying to figure out where they are.
Ten minutes later, Hermione falls asleep with the side of her head against the cool window, her back curved away from Malfoy. Malfoy sits there drifting off. Harry pulls onto another street leading them to their town.
At last they arrive at their new house. It is a big brown, old fashion looking, two-story home with an attic and a backyard. Harry surveys the car to find he is the only one awake. He pokes Snape's arm several times until the Professor stirs awake,
"What?"
"We're here." Harry yawns, turning around to slap Ron awake. Snape shakes Zambini awake and they turn to the last two. Malfoy stirs awake, grumbling something under his breath. Before anyone can wake Hermione up, Malfoy opens the car door and shoves her out. She jolts awake as she collides with the ground.
"You PUSHED me OUT the CAR!" She screams, ready to pounce on the blonde.
"Hermione, calm down." Ron says, grabbing hold of her waist and pulling her back. Hermione instantly calms and tries pushing away from Ron.
"Ron, let go of me!"
"Looks like the weasel can't get the mudblood to kiss him." Malfoy smirks. The trio glares. Ron releases Hermione and goes to the trunk to fetch his belongings. Hermione recovers and gets her things. The six enter the house and are amazed.
The living room is the first room. The walls are a chocolate color that matches the lovely sectional that lies in the center of the room. There is a giant flat screen TV and several different game systems. The rug is a rich caramel color. Under the flat screen is a cozy fireplace with logs already placed in it. Dropping their things at the front and slipping off their shoes, they venture to the right. Through the doorway they find themselves in a joint room. The room is a kitchen and dinning room connected together. The first part is the dining room, with walls the color of cream. The kitchen is farther back taking up the back part of the house. The dining room's table seats all six of them and is made of a glossy light pine. The chairs have soft cushions on the backs and seats with a beige color to them. The floor is a polished oak that turns into black marble as you reach the kitchen. A china cabinet stands tall on the wall to the right, filled with plates and silverware. Passing the table, they enter the kitchen. A small island lies in the middle of the area. The top of the island, along with the counters, are a black marble to match the floors. The cabinets are all painted white. Four stools stood on the side away from the appliances for them to sit. All the appliances are stainless steel.
To the right of the back wall is a glass door that opened to show the back porch. The porch is sectioned off from the backyard by a glass wall. On the right side of the back wall is a door leading to the backyard. The whole room is a white with light yellow accents. There are two glass circle tables on opposite ends of the room with three wicker chairs around each table, in case they want to eat "outside". Against the wall of the house, a small couch is place with a small glass table in front of it. A CD player sits on top of the table, along with a few CD's stacked beside it. The backyard is spacious. There is a whole lush green lawn sprawled out with one oak tree in the middle of it all.
The six travel back to the front of the house and head up the stairs to see the bedrooms. At the top of the stairs, you can go either left or right, but both just lead you around to a singular hallway that divides the upstairs. The first door on the left has a sign saying Harry. The door next to his says Severus. Then there is the bathroom, followed by Malfoy's room. On the opposite side of the hall, the first door on the right is Zambini's room, followed by Ron. After Ron's room there is a hall closest, holding extra towels and blankets, and lastly there is Hermione's room. On the back wall between Malfoy's room and Hermione's lies the door that leads to the attic, but no on feels like venturing up there.
Everyone starts unpacking. Not wasting any time, Hermione just puts her things away real quick, grabs the packet she received earlier and looks it over.
6th Year Muggle Living Packet
You will be living with several other students for a whole school year in a muggle environment to prepare yourselves to fit in with muggles when you need to. You will dress and act like muggles. There will be tasks for you to complete through out the time that you will be there. I, Professor Dumbledor, will be visiting at the end of each month to make sure that the monthly tasks have been completed. I also will be collecting the month's homework. The first half of this packet is of all the tasks and the second half has all your homework assignments. The fridge and cabinets are fully stocked with foods you may need. Some spices and ingredients may need to be bought at the supermarket. We also do not provide clothing so you will need to buy some. There is a brass box in one room of the house. The owner of that room is responsible for it. It contains all the money that we provide you.
Hermione looks over at her bookcase to see a brass box on top of it. She smiles in triumph.
Three of you will be attending muggle high school. You will all be juniors and have the same schedule. The chaperon and non-attending students will have to find a job and work to have income in the house. After a couple of months, the fridge will stop supplying food for you all. There are papers with fake information and identifications for the non-attending students so they will be able to get a job. They will be sent in the morning. You will not begin attending school until Wednesday.
Hermione thinks of the day. Thursday. So, they have five days.
In the morning, the books and schedules for the students will be sent as well. I wish you all the best of luck. Have fun, do your work and don't reveal yourselves!
Sincerely,
Professor Albus Dumbledor
Hermione sighs. I hope I don't have to go to school! I'd rather have a job… She flips the page and reads the first task.
Task 1: Communication! You will need to communicate. Go to the store and buy yourselves cell phones to stay in contact.
Hermione sighs. She can finally have a cell phone, BUT she also now has to help Harry explain to four Purebloods what the heck a cell phone is.
Author's Note: And there it is. Hope you enjoyed the first chapter. I'll be attempting to post chapter's every Sunday, if not every other Sunday. Stay updated!
-PurplePenguinQueen