Disclaimer: Obviously, I do NOT own Harry Potter. If I did, I would be writing books and filming movies, not writing fanfics.

Chapter 1:

Hermione was glad to finally be home. Sure, she loved being at Hogwarts, but it was nice to come home for the summer holidays. She needed to take a break from her studies before Seventh year, which would be her toughest year yet.

Sighing, Hermione flopped down on the couch with a glass of lemonaide. Her parents had taken her trunk filled with robes and scool books up to her room for her, and then had dissapeared into the kitchen to discuss something. Life was perfect for Hermione. The weather was sunny, she could relax in her own quiet living room, and she had a new book to read. Now all that was missing was...

"Moine!!"

A pretty girl with medium lenth blonde hair and pretty blue eyes burst through the front door. THe girl threw her arms around Hermione , nearly knocking her over.

"Risma, I'm so glad to see you!" Hermione exclaimed, returning the hug. Charisma had been Hermione's best friend from childhood. Their families had always been very close, and Charisma had lived just down the block since before she could remember. "How have you been?"

"Great, but I've missed you! We are going to have the best summer ever, now that you're back. But first you have to tell me all about your school year. I've always wondered what it would be like to go to a boarding school."

"School's been great. I had some very rewarding classes last year, and the professors are wonderful. Well, most of them anyway," Hermione added, think about Snape.

"So... do you have a boyfriend?"

"No..."

"What about those two guys you're always hanging out with? Barry and Don?"

Hermione giggled. "You mean Harry and Ron?"

Charisma rolled her eyes. "Yeah, them. Same difference."

"No. Well, for awhile there I thought there might be something with Ron, but when it comes down to it, he's more of a brother than a boyfriend. I mean, I love him dearly, but I could never be IN love with him." Hermione grinned. "What about you?"

"Well, there's this guy... his name's Alex. We're not actually going out, but I've heard from some very reliable sources that he likes me."

"Charisma, dear, I thought I heard your voice," said Mrs. Granger, coming in from the kitchen with her husband.

"Hey Mom, can Risma spend the night tonight?"

Hermione's parents exchanged a look. "Sorry dear, but it isn't a good night for that. You have to help us set up the guest room."

Hermione was confused. "The guest room? Is Granny coming for a visit?"

Mrs. Granger blinked. "Dumbledore didn't tell you, did he?"

"Tell me what?" Hermione was starting to panic. Dumbledore had been talking to her parents? What was going on? She couldn't be in trouble, she hadn't done anything! Well, nothing horrible enough to have the headmaster contacting her parents about.

"Well darling," Mr. Granger said. "The headmaster owl- er, uh, mailed some of the uh.." he shot a look in Charisma's direction and cleared his throat. Obviously he wanted to discuss something about the wizarding world, but couldn't do so with Hermione's friend there.

"Her Risma, I'll see you tomorrow, okay?"

"Alright. Don't forget. We still have a bunch of catching up to do." Charisma gavie Hermione one last hug before heading out the front door.

"Now, as I was saying," Mr. Granger continued. "The headmaster owled many of the muggle families who have students in Hogwarts. It seems that most students from the wizarding families don't know hardly anything about the muggle world. And since the students may chose to work in a muggle related profession he thought it would be a good idea for them to stay in a muggle home. So we've agreed to house a student for the summer."

Hermione took a few seconds to take everything her father had just said in. A smile broke out on her face. "This could potentially be pretty cool. Maybe we'll get Ron!"

"I don't know sweetie. The letter Dumbledore sent us just said that we'd have a seventeen year old boy from your year."

"Well, as long as it isn't some stinky old Slitherin..." Hermione thought aloud. "So, what do I need to do? To get the guest room ready I mean. Oh, this is just so cool!" Hermione began jumping up and down excitedly, occationally spinning in a circle.

"Follow me. We have alot of work to do." And the two Granger women got to work preparing for the arrival of their guest.



A/N: Well, what did you think? Was it good, did it suck, what? Please review and let me know weather or not I should continue. I know the first chapter was pretty short, but they should progress in length as I continue. IF I continue. So please please please review! It only takes 30 seconds!