In America chapter 2

Harry and Ron exited the small plane and entered the airport. They claimed their luggage before going to the front of the airport to wait for their ride. "I can't believe Professor Dumbledore agreed to this!" Ron said as he bounced eagerly from foot to foot.

"I know, I can't believe it either. He never would have agreed if Voldie was still around." Harry scanned the crowd. "I wonder where our ride is." As Harry attempted to calm Ron down, a man with a long trench coat stepped up to them.

"Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley?" Harry and Ron nodded. "Follow me please." Ron and Harry grabbed their bags and followed the strange man to a waiting car. " Hop in and we'll be to the Academy shortly."

Harry and Ron got into the car. Ron grinned as he looked out the window at the passing scenery. "I still can't believe we're here." Ron commented as he turned away from the window. The car sped along, taking them deeper into what appeared to be a city.

"You told me that Ron, several times." Harry glanced out the window and saw small groups of people standing together in circles. "Where are we?"

"The slums of New York City. The school is right in the center of it." Harry bit his lip, trying to not comment. "Ah, here we are. Step out and remember to ignore the locals. Do not speak with anybody until you meet with the Headmaster."

"Yes sir." Ron and Harry hopped out of the car with their luggage. The car sped away, leaving Harry and Ron staring up at the large building. "Not what I expected, but come on! Let's get inside."

They entered the building. "You must be Harry and Ron. Dumbledore speaks so highly of you. Please, follow me to my office." A younger looking man stepped out of the shadows and gestured to them. The duo followed him deeper into the school, then finally into his office where they sat. "Welcome to the Academy. I am Headmaster Allen. Before I let you loose to explore the school, there are a few things you must know."

Harry and Ron nodded as they glanced curiously around his office. "First, I want you to stay inside the building. No wandering around outside, unless myself or a teacher is with you. It is very dangerous out there, with gangs and what not. Second, you cannot go around wearing what you are wearing now. People will know that you are foreigners and will not hesitate to mug you." Ron gaped. " I have provided some clothing for you. It is up in your bedrooms. I assume you will not mind sharing?"

"No sir."

"Good. I want you to change into those clothes so you blend in a bit. As for your class schedules. There will be a sheet of parchment in the small kitchen in your rooms. Read it over tonight before you go to bed. I highly advise that you join a gang, otherwise you'll be free pickings. It gets dangerous around here. You may go up to your rooms now. Just follow Shadow."

The Headmaster motioned to a small black cat behind them. "Okay, thank you sir." Harry and Ron stood and moved to follow the cat.

"Your welcome boys. Enjoy yourselves!"

TBC