Magic in the South

Disclaimer: I do not own the Harry Potter characters you recognize. I own the ones you don't and the story line. Although the general idea was my cousin Lynzie's and I my other cousin Kayla will help with the pairings.

This story will be mainly about the famous trio- with a little extra. The point of view will be mainly third person. Will be a Ron/ Hermione pairing.

Chapter 1: Changes:

Hermione sat on her bed, looking out of her window. She was thinking about the thing that had occupied her mind all year long. Ron, one of her best friends and ever since the second year of school- the guy she has dreamed of dating. She couldn't wait to see him again.

As she looked out of the window, she noticed a brown owl flying towards her upstairs bedroom window. She had never seen the owl before, so she was reluctant to open her window. But as it moved closer to the window, she began to notice that it was not an owl at all. It was a brown pelican, a bird native of Louisiana.

Why in the world would someone send me a letter by a brown pelican? Thought Hermione.

As it closed in towards her, she opened her window and let the big bird in. It flew in not so gracefully, and landed with a thump on her bed. It stuck out its leg towards Hermione and waited for her to take the letter off of its leg. She approached it with caution and took it of slowly. Then she grabbed a little piece of her left over dinner and gave it to the tired bird. It looked as though it had traveled hundreds of miles. She then opened the letter and read it silently.

Dear Ms. Granger,

With the recent activities of certain individuals, the Hogwarts Headmaster has decided that it would be best if the school moved to a new place for the time being. We will be having school this year in the southern United States. To be more exact, the new school's location will be in southern Louisiana. We hope these precautions will prevent any attacks on our students, faculty, or staff. The school will also be given a new name, and our means of transportation will have to be altered. You will still find a list of the supplies you will need as a sixth year enclosed. The plane we will be taking to America leaves the same time as the old train and on the same day. It will be at gate 5 ¾. Your plane ticket is also enclosed. Have a good term!

Deputy Headmisstress,

Minerva McGonagall.

Hermione fell to her bed and stared at the letter that now lay on her lap. She could not believe it. A new school, in Louisiana! It just couldn't be right. Why in the world would they do this?

But of course! It was because of Dumbledore and Harry. Voldemort had come back two years ago and it was almost certain that he would try to kill Harry once more. But Hogwarts had always been a safe place, Hermione thought. It had always been immune to trouble. But then again, maybe Voldemort had found a way into Hogwarts at last.

I wonder if Harry and Ron have found out yet?

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Meanwhile at the Order of the Phoenix Headquarters..

Ron and Harry, who had come to stay at the Grimmauld Place not to long before now, were just reading their letters. When they finished they looked at each other with their mouths hanging slightly open.

"Harry, do you think this is a joke?" asked Ron.

"Unfortunately, I do not think so. This is so weird, why would they do this now. Hogwarts is well protected and no one would dare go into there right under Dumbledore's nose," said Harry. He was still quite distraught about Sirius's death and was not ready for such a big change soon. He really liked Hogwarts and did not like this new school at all.

Ron, however, was shocked to say the least; yet considering the circumstances thought this change was a good idea. He did not want something or someone to harm Harry. He didn't think he could survive without his best friends, especially Hermione.

Over the past year or two, Ron had started to feel differently towards Hermione. At first she was just some annoying little bookworm that followed him and Harry around. But now, she was just... breathtaking in his mind. He loved the way she walked, the way her hair was never quite perfect- more like free, somewhat like her spirit. He loved the way she was always studying and the way she looked when she got angry. But what he loved the most about her was her eyes. Her eyes were so beautiful. They were like big bowls of cinnamon. But there was only one problem- he was certain she did not feel the same way. He never was much into girls, but the time that he found out that Hermione had a date for the Yule Ball, he flipped. He saw her in a new light. Ever since then, he has wanted to be near her and to be a man- her man. But that would never happen.

Harry, who was looking at Ron, noticed him looking a little melancholy. He decided that his problems could wait and he wanted to cheer up his friend.

"Ron, what is wrong mate?" asked Harry.

"Nothing," said Ron, hoping Harry couldn't see through the fake smile he had on his face as of now.

But, unfortunately for Ron, Harry had.

"Ron, I know something is wrong, why don't you just tell me?" asked Harry once more.

Ron thought about it for a minute. Maybe it won't be so bad to tell him. He won't tell her, I think. Besides if I don't tell someone soon, I might burst!

"Well, alright. I will tell you. But you must promise not to tell anyone. This is personal. Do you think maybe we could go up to our room?" asked Ron. He didn't want everyone to hear about his love life.

Harry and Ron made their way up to Ron's room. They walked in and sat down on his bed.

"Well?" asked Harry.

"Well, I kind of...like someone," said Ron.

"Oh, well, who is it?" asked Harry.

"Well, you know her. We are really good friends with her. She is really beautiful and friendly and really smart'" said Ron, hoping that he could beat around the bush so he would have to actually say who it was.

But Harry already knew who it was. He had been aware of it for a while now. At first he wasn't sure of it, but when he looked at how they looked at each other, he knew right away how they felt about each other. Right now he wanted Ron to admit it.

"I have no idea who you are talking about Ron, you might as well just tell me. Because the only person I can think of is Hermione and I know you don't like her," said Harry with a sly grin on his face.

Ron began to mumble incoherently as he blushed immensely.

"What was that Ron, I didn't catch it," said Harry, his smile growing wider.

"It is Hermione who I like," said Ron in a voice barely above a whisper.

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A/N: I hope you liked this story. I am sorry this is short, but I wanted to know what y'all thought (there I go with my Louisiana accent) It will get better- I already have another chapter written, but I will not post it I until I see some reviews. My previous story sucked and I apologize for the delay in updating it, but I have abandoned it. Sorry! The next chapter, they will go to Diagon Alley and Ron will see Hermione and let me tell you she has changed just a bit. They will also talk a little more about Louisiana. I will get them to school in the third chapter, so you see what it is like in Louisiana- my home state! I am also debating whether to let Harry date Ginny or not, tell me what you think!

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