DISCLAIMER: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling.

*****

The trip came to an end sooner than Hermione expected. She was surprised at how different Malfoy was out of Hogwarts. They were talking about school when a loud voice came on the loud speaker, "We will arrive shortly. Please gather your belongings."

"Well Gra-Hermione I better go get my stuff from the compartment," said Draco pointing to where his stuff was.

"Er-right," Hermione replied. I can't believe it! This trip seemed so short! Only a few days left of Malfoy. But inside her head a voice told her but... is two days long enough? Hermione froze. What was she thinking? Of course a few days are enough! I'm going to be sick of Malfoy in no time! Hermione was so caught up in her thoughts that only when all her clothes and books had fallen from the top compartment did she snap back to reality.

"Oh this is just great!" said Hermione stomping her foot on the ground.

Professor McGonagall, who had just seen what happened said, "Well Draco be a young man and help her out."

"Er- of course professor," said Draco shooting Hermione a dirty look. Only when Professor McGonagall had left did Draco say quietly under his breath, "It's hard enough being nice to her… why do I have to help her out too? Dumb mudblood… she isn't even smart enough to remember to close a bag."

"I didn't ask for your help Malfoy," said Hermione overhearing him. She quickly stuffed the last of her clothes into her bag and stormed out of the train without taking another look at Malfoy.

*****

Hermione, clutching her bags was amazed at how beautiful the hotel was. She stared at the marble floor and light walls. She walked in standing by Professor McGonagall trying not to look at Malfoy. Hermione did you really think this was going to be easy…spending a few days with a MALFOY? No, said Hermione.

"What was that Hermione?" said Professor Flitwick.

"Err-nothing," she replied not realizing she had spoken outloud.

Professor Flitwick was leading them into a strange square box. Draco let out a gasp when the doors shut. Hermione watched as the professor clicked floor 2. Then out of no where the door opened and people walked in. "Not a word," said Professor Flitwick very quietly staring at Draco's shocked face. The muggles kept staring at them. The door opened once more and Professor McGonagall pushed them outside into a long hall with many rooms. "No talking," said Professor McGonagall.

Finally, they reached the room at the end of the hall to left. Professor Flitwick took out a shiny gold key and opened the door. "Come inside," she said turning the knob of the door.

As soon as the door opened Professor Flitwick shut it and locked it behind her.

"Professor where are we?" Hermione demanded, "We couldn't possibly be in France. The trip was too short and this is a-"

"I am sorry," said Professor McGonagall staring at the two students, "but Dumbledore said it would be best if we didn't tell you at the meeting-"

"Do you mean to tell me that-" started Draco but Professor McGonagall continued as if she didn't hear him speak at all.

"You aren't meeting any students from the Durmstrang Wizarding School and we aren't in France. We are in a town called New York. The purpose of the trip was so you two could learn about muggles and their lives. You will live among them for the next two days. You aren't to mention anything about Hogwarts or magic. Your new names are Ashley and John."

"You don't mean to tell me that I'm to spend my time with muggles!" said Draco looking rather surprised at the information the professor just told them.

"Yes I do. The other Hogwarts students will find out about the 'real' trip later today around dinner I suppose."

"Oh and Professor McGonagall they don't know about the report either," said Professor Flitwick quickly.

"Ah yes of course. Well, when you two arrive back at Hogwarts you must give a presentation about what you learned."

Well at least everyone is learning something educational from this.

"This is so bloody dumb! When my father hears about this the ministry-"

"This Ministry of Magic are well aware of this trip," said Professor Flitwick, "we are in the room across from you if you need anything." With that both teachers left the room leaving the two students confused staring at one another.

*****

 "They should have told us," said Hermione.

"I know I bet RONALD WEASLEY would have wanted to come. Knowing how his father loves that-"

"Malfoy don't talk..."

"Jeez Granger, I'm sorry to talk about your boyfriend like that!"

"He is not my boyfriend!" said Hermione getting very frustrated.

"Of course I forgot. POTTY is your boyfriend."

"Shut up MALFOY! Harry is not my boyfriend either!"

"Oh Granger can't seem to get the attention of the famous Potter?

"That's it! I'm going out," said Hermione grabbing a knapsack and packing it with a few things.

"Out their?" said Draco, "This place is crawling with… muggles."

"I never thought I'd see the day where Mr. Brave was scared of something," said Hermione.

"Scared… us Malfoys aren't scared of anything!" said Draco watching her pack with his icy blue eyes.

*****

Hermione hadn't gone out after all. Professor McGonagall had told them to stay inside and unpack for a bit. She also made it very clear that they weren't allowed to use any magic no matter what. I wonder where that know-it-all is now.

Draco walked over to the room and saw Hermione doing homework.

"You are a know-it-all Mudblood with a sickening penchant for schoolwork GRANGER," he said and walked out of the room. He stopped and looked back at Hermione. She looks so much better now with her hair like that. Draco stared at Hermione in her muggle clothes. She was wearing blue jeans and a pink tank top. Wow who knew that body was under all those robes... WHAT THE BLOODY HELL! DID I JUST SAY I LIKED GRANGERS BODY? I really need to get some air. Just a minute outside wont hurt me. Besides McGonagall did say we could go outside when we finished unpacking.

Draco lost track of time outside of the room. He had stopped by a room in which he heard the muggles call the game room. Inside he found lots of games waiting to be played. He reached in his pocket and was surprised to see a bag filled with Muggle coins. He took out a small bronze one and stuffed it into the machine.

"It cost a quarter," said a muggle girl staring at him.

"A quarter what the bloody hell is that?" he said.  What the bloody hell is she doing talking to me?

"Don't play dumb," she said getting closer to him. "Are you around here?"

"No," he said a little too instantly.

"Where then?" the blonde girl asked leaning against the wall, only inches from Draco. He could smell her breath she was so close.

"Er- France" he said remembering that was where they were supposed to go.

"I'm Beth," she said, "You're so mysterious. Tell me your name."

"I better go," he said running out of the room. I hate muggles! They are so clueless. Draco walked back to the room and opened the door with his key. He looked around the small room. Hermione was no where to be found. Where is that girl! He looked on the table. Hermione's knapsack was gone.

*****

A/N- okay I know this chapter was a little different. But, I really liked it! The next chapter(s) will have more HR/DR action in it. Also sorry to leave you at a cliffhanger but I had to end the chapter somewhere!

PLEASE REVIEW! It means so much to me! I want to thank all of my current reviewers! You guys are the ones who keep me writing!