Lifestyles of the Rich and Muggle
Summary: To graduate from Hogwarts, all the 7th years have to spend their final year in a muggle high school in the U.S. Total AU Story
Rating: R for later chapters
Disclaimer: I own nothing! Yes, the title is a rip off to the song Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous….I don't own that either and it's much better than this story!
Author's note: Ok, I first posted this story a few years ago and I had people freaking out because this story is nothing like the real Harry Potter…that's the point! It is an extremely AU story and if you don't like those, then don't read the story! :)
As Hermione stepped off the Hogwarts Express, she was so excited she couldn't stand it. This was her last year of school. She'd waited so long for this moment; she was certain she'd be the new Head Girl.
"Wake up 'Mione!" Harry snapped Hermione out of her trance.
"Sorry." She moved so Harry and Ron could get off the train.
"This year is going to be the best ever!" Ron exclaimed.
"Well, yea. It is our LAST year!" Hermione replied.
"I heard that Dumbledore has a special announcement for all the seventh years." Harry said.
"Yea, I heard about that too! I wonder..." Hermione was cut off as someone pushed right through them.
They glared at the retreating back of Draco Malfoy.
"Watch where you're going ferret boy!" Hermione shouted after him.
Draco turned around and gave Hermione a look of contempt before continuing on his way.
"I CANNOT wait until we are rid of that stupid git!" Ron said, through gritted teeth.
"We better get going." Harry said.
The three students grabbed their things and headed inside.
At dinner, all of the 7th years were talking excitedly among themselves, all curious to see what Dumbledore had in store for them.
After everyone was seated, Dumbledore stood up, "Welcome everyone to another great year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As most of you have probably heard, I have an announcement to make concerning all the seventh years. As you prepare to enter the world as adults, it is important that EVERYONE know how to live as witches and wizards, as well as muggles. It's the best way to keep our world a secret and not jeopardize the safety of us all. Therefore, all of the seventh years will be spending their last year at a muggle high school in Beverly Hills, California.
When the words left his mouth, the entire school gasped and started whispering frantically...especially the 7th years.
Dumbledore raised his hand to quiet everyone, "Please, listen up. I know this must be quite a shock, but we feel that it is necessary. The school has made all the arrangements and everyone will start school next week, which is when the muggle school year begins. As for the living arrangements, the wizarding world has its friends in the muggle world and we have acquired an apartment building for everyone. We have also made arrangements for two of our teachers to be transferred to the school in California; they will also be staying in the same apartment building, so if anyone needs anything, the teachers are here for you.
Hermione, Ron, and Harry were just sitting there, trying to absorb all the information.
"The train will be leaving tomorrow for the station. When you arrive, you will all board a plane for the U.S. I realize that this is quite unusual, but we would not have set it up if we weren't certain that it would work out."
Draco Malfoy stood up suddenly, "There is no way that I am going to spend an entire year with...muggles! My father will not stand for this!"
"All of the seventh year parents were informed of this ahead of time, and they all agreed. Now please sit down, Mr. Malfoy." Dumbledore warned.
Draco sat down and glared at every muggle student he saw.
Dumbledore continued, "Since this will be quite a new experience, we are allowing all the students to pick their roommates but they must be of the same sex. Each apartment has three bedrooms; except for two, one bedroom apartments, which the teachers will take; and one, two bedroom apartment that will be for this year's Head Girl and Boy. These two students were chosen not only for their academic excellence, but also for their leader skills, and generally hard work. This year's Head Girl and Boy are Ms. Hermione Granger, and Mr. Draco Malfoy."
Hermione blushed when all the Gryffindors cheered for her. All the Slytherins cheered for Draco, but all he could do was sulk, because he had to live with Hermione all year.
"Now, Please, enjoy the feast; and seventh years, your train leaves at 6 a.m. sharp, so please get a goodnight's sleep."
"We have to spend a whole year in a muggle school?" Ron complained.
"Just look at it as an adventure." Harry smiled.
"It's not that bad Ron." Hermione stated, "At least you don't have to live with Malfoy all year."
"Don't worry 'Mione, we'll make sure he keeps his distance." Ron said with a mouthful of food.
That night, Hermione didn't sleep a wink; neither did any other 7th years. They were all too busy thinking about the year to come.
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