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Jane C. Williams it's nice to see you again. Thanks for the review and be sure to keep checking back for the sequel to Summer Breeze which is coming soon.

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The lyrics below are from " Schism " by Tool

I know the pieces fit cuz I watched them tumble down

No fault, none to blame it doesn't mean I don't desire to

Point the finger, blame the other, watch the temple topple over.

To bring the pieces back together, rediscover communication

The whole of Hogwarts was in a buzz the next day, no one could keep still in their seats. The students chattered back and forth about the American students that would be arriving. Harry laughed softly, wondering how many of them would be tackled by curious Hogwarts students. Hermione had managed to keep Ron and Harry from thinking to much about it during class by shooting them threatening glares. Harry was excited, even if he didn't outwardly show it. He'd never met any American's and their culture had always somewhat fascinated him. Especially their music. He loved nothing more then to sit back and listen to Muggle music and he had to admit to himself, that he enjoyed the pop culture of America more then the British. He sat back in History of Magic, their most boring subject and daydreamed. He smiled at the idea of hooking up with an American, at least he was grateful for the fact that he wasn't a virgin anymore after hearing all the rumors about Americans. Even though Harry wasn't sure he believed all of his friends banter, it still made him feel slightly better.

Finally, after eight long hours, dinner came around and the student body took their places at their tables for dinner. Professor McGonagall was absent from the staff table and Harry assumed that she had gone to meet the students that were arriving. He assumed correctly.

Dumbledore stood with a huge smile. " I would like to remind you all to be on your best behaviour. Professor McGonagall will be back momentarily with the students and they will be allowed to choose whatever House they like to dine with. Head Boy and Girl along with the prefects will accompany the students to their dorms tonight and will show them their classrooms before bed tonight. You will all be split into groups. Thank you. "

Just as he sat back down, the doors to the Great Hall opened and Professor McGonagall lead fifty American students through the hall. Most of them looked a little out of sorts, being somewhere other then their own school. Some looked confident, with their heads hed high. Harry figured these would be the students that would choose the Slytherin table. Harry looked over the large group of students and one caught his eye more then the others. A girl with long, jet black hair and purple streaks running through the tresses. Harry almost fell over in surprise. He couldn't imagine any school allowing that. Harry soon noticed that she was surrounded by four other students that had the same look about them. All the American rock look. Harry shook his head slightly wondering what would happen if a Hogwarts student came to school with purple streaked hair. He almost laughed at imagining the look on the professors faces.

When the group came to a halt in front of the staff table, Dumbledore again stood. " Welcome students of Corona Borealis. Thank you all for choosing to join us this year at Hogwarts. Keep in mind that the Forbidden Forest if off limits to all students. You will be regularly attending classes with your fellow students. I hope you will all learn a little bit about eachother and we'll have a wonderful year. You may choose any of our houses, Slythering, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw and will be provided with the proper uniform before your classes tomorrow morning. Thank you. " The students then broke off and chose their tables, nearly eleven to each table. Harry was surprised to see the girl with purple streaks and her friends join the Gryffindor table a couple of seats fown from him. He looked to Ron and Hermione.

" Christ. American schools must be pretty leniant on their dress code. " Harry mused.

" I wish Hogwarts was like that. " Ron joined in, smiling faintly at the three girls and two boys that made their group.

" Well I think it's totally informal. " Hermione cut in. " It's inappropriate to dress like that in a place of education. " She couldn't help it. She was an old fashioned girl.

" Oh come off it Hermione. It's kind of nice having a new flavor in here. " Harry retorted.

Their argument was stopped when the food appeared on the table and they were both more hungry then energized to finish the argument. Harry listened as the students around the new group of students bantered them with questions about America and their school. They had each picked conversations with a Hogwarts student and answered their questions happily.

Serena smiled faintly to the girl she was speaking too. She was cute, with long red hair and a few freckles on her nose. She had introduced herself as Ginny Weasley and was full of questions. Serena's parents were muggles and she had spent much of her life keeping intact with her muggle lifestyle. It seemed to fascinate Ginny. Serena's eyes swept over the table landing on a trio of students not far from where she was sitting. The boy had red hair the same color as Ginny's and the girl had slightly bushy brown hair, with pretty features. The last, caught Serena's eye completely. He had messy black hair, almost the color of her own and striking green eyes that glittered in the light.

" Ginny, who are they? " Serena asked, pointing at the other students.

" That's my older brother Ron and his girlfriend Hermione Granger. She's the smartest student here. " Ginny answered, stabbing at her treacle tart.

" And the dark haired boy? "

" Oh that's Harry Potter. " Ginny replied nonchalantly.

" Wow. " Serena said softly. So that was Harry Potter. He was famous even in the American wizarding community. " He's cute. "

Ginny nodded, smiling. " He is cute. And he's very nice when he's not troubled by something or other. He can be a real dick sometimes though. "

Serena laughed softly. " Can't they all? "

Ginny smiled and went back to her tart. Serena let her eyes linger on Harry, watching as he talked casually with Ron and Hermione. She never thought she'd ever meet Harry Potter. Then again, she's never really given it much thought at all. She'd heard all the stories of course, but after awhile they just seemed obsolete. Harry's eye caught her and she smiled faintly at him. He turned a brilliant shade of pink and turned back to Hermione. So he was shy. Nothing was more attractive to Serena then a shy man that she could bring out of their shell. She had no shame and that often proved to get her into trouble. Nothing she hadn't been completely able to get out of though.

The American students seperated from the Hogwarts students after dinner and followed the Head Boy and Girl to where their dorms would be. It was in a seperate wing from the other dorms and then they were to be led through the castle to see where their classes were. The castle was huge and Serena was surprised to see the staircases changed at random. She hoped she was never on the edge of one when it changed. She kept close with her friends and chattered happily with them while they took their tour. She was relieved to find that she would be sharing her dorm with Kat and Leah, her two best girl friends. Damien and Mickey were less happy about the sleeping arrangements, since they had to share it with some of the 'preppies' that they didn't get along with.

After their tour of the castles, Serena, Kat and Leah changed into their pajamas for the night and settled into bed.

" What do you guys think so far? " Serena asked?

" I think it's gonna be fun. This place is pretty cool. " Kat was first to speak.

" It's probably a good thing that you talked us into coming, Ren. " Leah spoke up. " Oh and I saw that kid checking you out at dinner. "

" Which kid? " Serena asked.

" The dark haired one with glasses. He's pretty cute. " Leah answered.

" Harry Potter you mean? " Serena asked.

There were simultaneous gasps from the other two girls. " That's who that was? " Kat questioned.

" Sure is. Ginny Weasley told me who he was. "

" Maybe you two could make a hot little couple. " Leah joked.

Serena laughed and bid her friends a goodnight before she pulled the curtains on her four poster bed shut. The idea didn't both Serena at all, he was cute. She smiled to herself in the darkness before falling into a peaceful sleep.