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Before I begin, I just have to say thank you to all the reviewers. Xenia, thanks for your curiosity and pointing out all the weird stuff, esp the Mr. granger thing…Welcome Wolfy Lupin (Is that right?) and Tiger Lily to my story. I hope you both continue to read it. Putercat, thanks so much for your review. I've been writing with the help of video recordings, a very helpful Birnbaum's WDW Guide 2001, and wonderful memories. It helps to know I have some support if writer's block lands its big ugly self in my brain. Also, I've been to Disney World not enough times and I hope to intern there when I'm older, but I don't know if I could smile all day. Anyway, thank you all again and now to Chapter 8!

Chapter 8: News from Hogwarts

"Welcome to the 92nd Wizards' Convention!" The man said, as the crowd broke into applause.

"The Wizards' Convention?" Justin said. "What's that?"

"Ludo Bagman?" Harry said in shock, as the wizard bowed in front of them. Some of the other curious guests outside all tried to peek through the window, but as soon as they got close enough, they turned around and went to Fantasyland. "What's he doing here?"

Ron just shrugged his shoulders, showing he clearly did not know. Looking around again, Harry noticed that they weren't the only wizards. The restaurant was full of wizards and witches, although mostly Americans. He also noticed many of his Hogwarts classmates who had just arrived like Oliver Wood and the whole Gryffindor Quidditch team, Lee Jordan and the Weasley twins, Padma and Parvati Patil, Ernie MacMillian, and many others. He did not notice at first since none of them were wearing Hogwarts robes.

"Harry, it looks like the whole bloomin' school is here!?!" Ron said, with a surprised face. Many of the other students looked the same. Friends waved to friends and enemies scowled at enemies. Then Harry could see, far separated from the other witches and wizards, the two blondes in their WDW hats. Harry got up to see them, but unfortunately was stopped by Bagman.

"Ahhh! The man of the hour!" Ludo said, grabbing Harry by the arm and pulling him forward for everyone to see. "As you see dear Americans, the boy who lived has also come to join us!" The crowd began to murmur to each other excitedly and whispered and pointed.

"Er…" Harry muttered, not wanting all this attention. Bagman continued to speak.

"This year, the Wizard Convention is being held in The United States and welcomes you all to this joyous occasion. Britian is most thankful to be a part of this wonderful event after being absent for almost fifteen years!"

Harry and Ron got away and found that the Weasley's, the Creevy's, and Granny Longbottom had joined the crowd. The Dursleys were not there. What the heck was the Wizards' Convention? After the crowd had settled down, and Ludo Bagman directed people to get some lunch, Mr. Weasely told the story of the Wizard Convention. Many confused witches and wizards came closer as the story began. Hermione, Ginny, Percy and Neville joined them.

"The Wizards' Convention began in 1910 when an old wizard, Joseph Amerigo, great-great-great…great-great grandson of Amerigo Vespucchi (who was indeed not the founder of North America and this counrty was only named after him because of a stupid cartographer who was mislead by selfish Amerigo) had come to America to seek a new life in the promising young country in early spring.

"He had dreamed of finding a new place for his family to settle away from his suspecting Muggle neighbors. That same year, many other wizarding families followed. Everyone loved the new country with it's many diverse citizens and cultures. They celebrated in the summer somewhere near New York by holding a festival of food and fun and celebration for coming to a new land."

"But surely there were other wizards here already?" Hermione interrupted.

"Yes, but they were already starting to head west, building new communities. Also, they liked to keep a low profile ever since some witches were somehow discovered in Salem, Massachusetts way back in the 1600's. Although, that is another story. Anyway, the festival was later called the Wizards Convention since many wizards had come every year to show off their talents and display new wizard products and foods."

"But why had Britian been absent from the past fifteen?" Seamus asked.

"Well because of what happened to Harry of course!" Mr. Weasley replied. "When You-Know-Who was at the highpoint of his power, like all wizards, the Americans feared him and since he was English, they feared many of the English too. Joseph Amerigo II denied any British wizard to attend the convention and sent away anything that had been sent from Great Britian. But now that it has been almost fifteen years, the Americans' fear withered away and had gladly welcomed us again."

"Also, now that Harry has proven himself against the Dark Arts, they welcomed us with open arms," Bagman said, grinning. "They admire you greatly here Harry. Competing for the TriWizard cup, saving the Sorcerer's stone…they all love you."

"But why are there so many Hogwarts' students here?" Ron asked Bagman.

"You shall see soon enough," Bagman said sadly, his smile fading away. Just then, the doors flew open and in walked four of Hogwarts finest teachers, but they certainly did not look like Hogwarts' best witches and wizards.

One was Professor McGonnagal, only she was wearing her hair up as usual, but had on a large floppy straw hat, a flowery blouse, and a long apple green skirt. Next to her, head of Hufflepuff house, Professor Sprout had on large round sunglasses, a similar straw hat, and a summer dress that made her look like a plump little grandmother on vacation. In front of them was the easily recognizable Professor Flitwick, only he was in sunglasses, khaki shorts, which went down to his toes, and a Hawaiin shirt with a pattern of Stitch (Yea! Lilo and Stitch!). He had did some sort of charm to change his face so he looked like Sprout's grandson. Behind the lot of them, was someone unknown. He too wore dark sunglasses, but wore a dark cap, hiding his eyes. He, although, stuck to his dark Hogwarts robes. As the group passed by, Harry saw that his greasy black hair was pulled into a fine ponytail.

"Look! It's Professor Snape!" Seamus said laughing and pointing. The crowd began to all talk at once again and soon all the Hogwarts students were all trying to hide their laughter as their teachers passed by.

Professor McGonnogal spoke up. "May I have your attention please?…crowd quiets down…Would all the Hogwarts students please step forward?…all the students step forward as the Americans and other Europeans move out of the way. They all head to the back, where Bagman begins to help set up tables for the new wizarding merchandise.…I'm very pleased to see you all made it here, as a holiday gift to you all, Headmaster Dumbledore…she sniffs as a tear runs down her cheek… has given you all the chance to attend this years' convention as well as enjoy Disney World."

The crowd broke into applause. "I hope you all enjoy your summer here and I thank all the parents who have agreed to bring your children here and I hope you enjoy it too! For Muggles, they really created a beautiful place! Please enjoy the convention, and meet us at the Contemporary Hotel for your school letters later this week." She wiped her eyes and sat down.

"Wow, Dumbledore must really like us or he flew the coop," Fred Weasley said. "You have any idea how much it cost him for the tickets?"

"I wonder if somethings wrond with Dumbledore…" Harry said, watching the other teachers blow their noses, well except for Snape.

Everyone was all happy and excited to see their old friends. Justin went to join his friends from Hufflepuff and Seamus found Dean Thomas and they joined they're fellow Gryffindors.

Meanwhile…

"What's going on in there?" Dudley wondered aloud. He was looking through one of the windows. Somehow he was able to fight the charm put on the restaurant. He saw all the tables laid out with odd gadgets and then his eyes laid on the Honeydukes' table. True, Dudley had been on a diet and learned to eat healthy, but who could resist the luscious treats and sweets from Honeydukes. Amazingly, Dudley walked right into the doors of Cosmic Ray's and made his way to the table.

"What's he doing in here?" Ron asked Harry, pointing at Dudley.

"Is he a muggle?" Dean asked.

"Yes, he's my cousin," Harry replied.

"But he should've been affected by the charm on the restaurant that keeps out Muggles," Hermione said.

"Unless he isn't a Muggle," Ginny said. (Dun-dun-dun!)

Dudley, not a muggle? Dudley a wizard? How can that be? Find out next in Harry goes to Disney World.

"Look! Isn't it beautiful!" a young American witch said, as Harry and Co. swept passed through the merchants to get to Dudley. "The new Firebolt!"

"Wow! I've never seen such a wonderful broom!"

"…And then you hold a glass underneath like so, and out comes a delicious butterbeer!" The crowd by the salesperson ooed and ahhed.

"Take nasty warts and boils off in just three seconds!"

"Polish your wand with Russian Root oil!"

"Remembralls! Now with blue or rainbow smoke! Only one silver sickle!" After hearing that, Neville stepped away from his friends to buy a new Remembrall to replace his broken one.

"Watch folks as I transfigure this hat into a bunny rabbit!"

"Make your 'air shine like zee sun with Veela Zpring Glaze!" said a French witch with blonde to white hair. Hermione stopped walking to purchase some.

"Brand New! The Sonic Sweeper! Faster than any model of Nimbus 2000's! Buy now before they are sold everywhere!" With that said, Dean and Seamus joined Oliver Wood, Fred, George, Lee, and a slew of other Quidditch lovers. Now it was only Ron, Harry, and Ginny who were heading to Dudley. They finally reached him as he sampled some of Bertie Botts' every flavor beans.

"Ewww…tastes like…ear wax?" Dudley said, spitting the bean into a wastebasket.

"Dudley! What are you doing here?!?" Harry asked. "How'd you get in?"

"Whaddya mean?"

"Dudley Dursley," Ludo Bagman called with his voice booming from his loudspeaker charm. "Professor McGonnogal wishes to have a word with you!"

"Isn't that one of your teachers from your school?" Dudley said, shaking, hoping he was wrong. Harry nodded his head and was eager to find out why in the world Professor McGonnogal wanted to see his Muggle cousin. He turned to follow Dudley and saw that the two blondes were hovering around Hermione.

What does McGonnogal want with Dudley? What's going to happen to him? What's wrong with Dumbledore? Is there another reason why Hogwarts students are all there? Who the heck are these blondes?!?!?! Find out soon…

So anyone have any guesses? Thank you all again for your comments and Have a Happy New Year!

p.s. Who is head of Ravenclaw house?