Disclaimer: I own no one the characters belong to JK Rowling. The plot, however, does belong to me. BIG THANKS to Myya, my beta reader, for revamping these 2 chapters! Go her!
Draco Malfoy was in the middle of his Quidditch practice when his father called to him, saying he needed to speak to him. Immediately, Draco answered his father's call and flew down.
"Draco, something came by owl today," His father started. "The school would like you to participate in an exchange program. You will accept this offer as it will be a great experience for you." The blonde boy sighed in relief, glad that he wasn't going to get yelled at. "Yes, of course, father. But may I ask, what school will I be sent to"
"A new school in America." Without another word, he went back inside. 'America!' thought Draco, already hating the idea.
Hermione Granger sat at the desk in her room, completing her schoolwork as she listened to one of her favorite muggle tunes. "Don't go breaking my heart," she sang softly as a brown owl landed on her windowsill. "Why hello there." She petted the owl and took the letter from its beak, watching as it flew away. Looking at the label, she saw the letter was from Hogwarts, her school. It read:
Dear Ms. Hermione Granger,
We are please to inform you that you have been selected to partake in a new exchange program. Two of Hogwart's finest shall attend the new school, Madison. Which is located in New York City, New York, USA. Should you choose to accept, you will stay for a semester and participate in the school's curricular activities. We hope that you accept this honor.
Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore
"Yippee!" she shrieked for joy, bounding down to the living room to inform her parents. Hermione had wanted to go to America for quite some time now. Her parents had even thought of taking her as a graduation present, but now they wouldn't have to.
As September rolled around, the two students had extremely different feelings towards the trip that they were going to be taking. While Draco dreaded the month and wished fervently that it would not come, Hermione couldn't wait.
"Harry! Ron!" she called to her two best friends when she saw them outside the Hogwarts Express talking to Mr. And Mrs. Weasley, Ron's parents. "Hermione!" they greeted all three of them hugging in reunion. "Oh, please tell me one of you two are going to America!" She had forgotten to write to them to inform about her trip, finding little time to relax as she gathered everything she would need in America.
"What are you talking about, 'Mione?" Ron asked, befuddled. She noted that his ginger colored hair was still extremely messy, and that with his scrunched up nose he looked quite adorable. "Oh Drat! I got accepted to go for an exchange program in America. Isn't it thrilling? A semester in America!" Even though both boys were heartbroken, they tried not to show it.
"But that's three months," Harry blurted out, only to realize how obvious his statement was.
Draco stood behind the golden trio, groaning when he overheard their conversation. "Oh great, I have to spend the semester with the Mudblood." He drawled, walking closer to the three.
"Oh no, not you! I would rather have my eyes cut out with a Spork then spend three months with you!" He glared at her as she returned the glare, both making their hatred obvious. Or was love somehow being hidden by those glares? "Well then please do," He told her before boarding the train.
"Ugh! What a prat," she told her friends, placing her hands on her hips. "I can't believe I have to spend three months with the stuck up winner of the year!" They too, boarded the train, settling themselves into a compartment with Ginny and Neville- who had been dating since the middle of summer; after Dean Thomas broke up with Ginny. "They've been being disgusting all summer," Ron noted, referring to his baby sister.
"Who would have thought?" Harry replied, putting in his two cents. "So 'Mione, were are you going in America"
"As you know me, I've done all this research, and I am going to be living in the city that never sleeps!" Hermione squealed, somewhat disappointed to see the confused look son her friend's faces. "New York City!" even though they were obviously still confused, they congratulated her anyway, seeing how happy going to America was making her.
"How will I get my Christmas present to you?" asked Ron, obviously worried.
"Don't worry Ron, I'll be back before then so its not really three months, just a semester," Hermione reassured him, placing her hand over his in a comforting manner. Harry just smiled through the whole ordeal while Neville and Ginny were still making out on the other side of the compartment. Soon there was a knock on the door and Professor McGonagall called for Hermione to follow her for an important meeting. Saying a quick goodbye, she followed the professor out.
Hope you enjoyed the new verison, lemme know what you think!
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