A/N: Enjoy.
The men got out of the drivers seat, and walked around to the back doors, opening so that the three couples could step out. They then went to open their boots, and pulled the luggage out, handing it each to the male student. Ron and Harry both snickered when Draco nearly collapsed under the weight of Hermione's alone, knowing she'd probably just taken what she were going to take to Hogwarts – clothes, necessities and over twenty large tomes. Hermione rolled her eyes, and grabbed her case from his hands, she held it easily, making the boys grin. Draco just snatched his bag off the driver, making Hermione frown.
"Thank you, Sir." She said to the man, for both her and Draco.
"It were my pleasure, Miss." The man replied, closing the boot to the car.
When the three couples had gotten their luggage, the three men drove off handing them an envelop before they did. Hermione pulled her and Draco's open and out fell a key, and a piece of paper. The paper read:
House Number: 5
Street Name: Browning Street.
Post Code: NY54 7FR.
Residence: Hermione and Draco Malfoy.
The other four got ones similar with their addresses on and their keys. They looked, and noticed that they weren't quite next door neighbours. Ron lived across the road from Hermione and Harry lived two doors down. But it wasn't that far. The girls all seemed anxious to see their new homes and muttered a good bye, before running in various directions and using their newly acquired keys to open their doors. The three men stood there, uncomfortably, before following their 'wives' in to the homes.
All three of the homes were rather big, but they all where on this estate, and were painted in neutral colours: whites, creams, and beiges. Hermione walked around her home, pushing and pulling on various doors to see which ones would open, and those that weren't. There were only currently six rooms that opened: Their bedroom, a guest room, the kitchen, living room, dinning room and bathroom. But there were still five or six rooms that refused to open. Hermione remembered McGonagall telling them they'd be getting a letter when they arrived at their homes, by owl and decided to go and wait for it to arrive. It wasn't long after she'd sat down in the living room, that one did arrive. It dropped the letter on to Hermione's lap, and then sat down on an end table. Hermione read the letter, no caring if Draco were hear to read it or not. It said:
Dear Mr and Mrs Malfoy,
We hope you like the house we picked out for you, and that it's close enough to your friends. Please reply back to this letter, telling me if you need anything for the house, or yourselves. There is another letter in the envelope, which explains more. Please make sure the pair of you read it carefully, then reply to my letter.
Good luck,
Minerva McGonagall.
Hermione placed the letter down on the sofa, and pulled the other letter out of the envelope and opened this one, it read:
Welcome to the Muggle Life Style Course. Within this course, you will be expected to do various different things to pass, some of which will require you to work with your partner. To answer some of the questions I'm sure you have, look down.
"How do I earn Money? Do I have to get a job?"
Well, the answer is: You earn money by completing tasks, you don't have to get a job, but it might be wise if you did. To bring in extra money, you never know when you are going to need it. Another way to earn money, is by getting a high grade on your Work, and essays.
"How can I study for my Exams?"
You will be sent books and work from an unknown Wizard or Witch in your area, to return the work, simply leave it outside under a milk bottle, or such.
"Do I have to work with my Partner?"
Yes, this is one of the reasons for the course, you have to work together and get past your differences to survive and pass the course.
"What do I have to do to pass this course?"
Well, here is where the list comes in. Keep reading.
Tasks:
Go on an outing with your partner. (You may take friends, if you desire)
Throw a small dinner party, both most work together with the preparations.
Buy a pet. Any house pet will suffice.
Go on a family outing (to be completed near the end of the course.)
Visit a landmark, or something to do with History.
Redecorate any room in the house... (wait until at least two more doors are open)
Spend a weekend in a Hotel, in any location ( to be completed near the end of the course.)
Go on a shopping trip (To be completed any time after the first two days.)
Eat out at a restaurant.
Order take out, and watch a film with family and friends (To be completed near the end.)
Go out to a nightclub, or pub. (To be completed when ever.)
Make two new friends, at least.
Throw/attend a Christmas Party (To be Completed on Christmas Eve.)
Throw/attend a New Years Eve Party (To be Completed on New Years Eve.)
If anymore tasks are decided upon, you will be made aware of these changes, via your 'unknown wizard' by post. Please reply to say if you require anything for your homes. To start with, you will find a thousand Dollars within a kitchen drawer, this is for food shopping and other stuff you may require within the first few weeks, until you begin completing task and returning your work. As stated above, it might be wise, and beneficial for you, to get yourselves a job – even if it's only part time. If you are ever in serious trouble, and need to get in touch with someone, don't hesitate to send out your Patronus.
As also mentioned, you have to work with your partner a lot. You have to convince those around you that you are a couple, that are happily married and in love. One of the above tasks is to purchase an animal. This animal can be of your choice, but it has to be family friendly – this means no Magical Animals or sorts.
The first task is an outing. This can count as anything from a trip to a mall, or to a day at the zoo. You have to make it clear you are going on an outing, and you have to have proof of this outing before you can cross it off the lists. When you send your owl back, with your required items, you'll also receive a camera, use it wisely.
The dinner party you are required to throw only has to be small. Like a house warming party. You can complete this at any point through out the course. The minimum number of people is three guests.
The Family outing. The title explains it, but you have to go somewhere family friendly, with over five of you,two of which have to be children. (May take more than two children.)
You may visit any landmark you choose, or anything to do with History.
The rest of the tasks, I'm sure, explain themselves and don't need further explaining. Every task must have photographic evidence.
With Thanks,
Cornelius Fudge – Minister Of Magic
Minerva McGonagall – Headmistress of Hogwarts.
A/N2: Wow, that letter sure took up most of the story. I know it's probably disappointing, but I'm in pain right now, and it actually hurts me to type, I will try to get the other chapters out soon. If I feel better, anyway.