Summary: Wizarding World is mistrudful of muggles as ever, however, it needs more alliances, and although everyone is sceptical that muggles could be of any help, Dumbledore is convinced otherwise. That's why the children of various powerful people in politics/economy are comming to Hogwarts for a year, to unify both worlds against Voldemort and to create an understanding between them.

Prologue

It was calm and warm summer evening. People were bustling around, probably in a hurry to get to their homes, to their families, thought a lone boy staring out of the window into the London streets. His brown eyes shone with a single emotion - excitement, which was otherwise absent from his eyes and rarely seen. His mind was focused on a mysterious world that has been opened to him but only because he was the Prime Minister's son, not someone special. It was unbelievable, almost like a dream, he thought, because, surely, these things only happened in stories, fairytales or beautiful dreams.

"Kevin," a voice from the other side of the room called. "What do you think? Do you want that? To sacrifice one year of your schooling in a prestigious academy for this? A school for witches and wizards? Really?" The last word was said with contempt, however, Kevin didn't know because of what reason - him or the decision he had made.

"Father, you know that it's the best option. With the war going on in that world, the school is the safest place there can be if I don't want to leave Britain altogether. Besides, it'll be an interesting experience. Can you imagine that? A whole new world, admittedly with its own problems, but that's what makes it more exciting and real," as he talked, Kevin's voice changed from reasonable to almost happy. "And you know that we might be targeted by this… what's his name… Vol de mort… I think. How can you even think of refusing this?"

"Alright. Alright…" The words were said with some difficulty, as if his father had to force them out of his mouth. "You convinced me, really, you did. But I think that you still need to deepen your understanding, gain more knowledge about wizards. I have been dealing with them for some time now; you have to realize that it's not a fairytale where the good guys will defeat evil ones at the end. I know that their so called Minister is a bumbling fool, we cannot be certain that all of them are not the same," said the older man. He spat out the title of the Minister of Magic with such disgust, that Kevin thought it was his father who acted foolish about this. Surely, such an important figure couldn't be that bad. Obviously, he was in for surprise.

"I agree, but you know that I want to learn more about magic. And where do you expect me to find information if I don't go there? It's not like I can go to the Public Library or Bookstore and ask if they have anything on magic…" he trailed off uncertainly. He could do that, but people would not only look at him weirdly, he would also get a lot of bull info. Books on real magic just weren't sold anywhere.

The Prime Minister of the muggle Britain fidgeted a bit but quickly composed himself when he realized what he was doing. He then proceeded to call a servant and order him to fetch the books that were left on his desk in his office. Kevin briefly wondered about the reason behind his father's uncertainty in giving him the books but decided that it wasn't worth thinking about. Because, c'mon, what knowledge could those books contain, that would be harmful? It's not like there were books that could burn your eyes out or make you rhyme everything you say, right? Right?

When the books were finally delivered to the room, the Minister left with an excuse that he had some urgent business to attend, however, his son knew that he had at least three more hours until his next appointment and all the other things were taken care of already.

Kevin's attention turned to the books and he eyed them a bit warily, as if expecting them to really burn his eyes out the moment he opened one. Then he sighted and shook his head at his own stupidity and picked the one laying on top, idly flipping through it.

On the cover were proudly printed words 'Hogwarts: the History' and the book itself fascinated Kevin. It was full of myths, explaining how the school was found, who the founders were, what dangers lurked behind its doors and the magic itself that was imbedded in the castle's walls. The book even mentioned that the lake outside the school was a home for mermaids and a giant octopus. The teenager idly wondered if the sea creatures were anything like the ones in Disney fairytales before dismissing the thought. If elves were so different from the ones in tales, then, surely, mermaids would be even stranger. Who knew, maybe the mysterious octopus actually was one of said mermaids and all mermaids were just giant octopuses…

Kevin snorted and returned to reading the book.

It certainly was interesting.

- Visitors -

'Have you read any magical books?' asked blond haired girl. Her eyes were shining and she was obviously happy.

Kevin looked at her with a bit of uncertainty and wonder, and slowly said:

'Yes… my father gave me a few books describing magic in general… nothing too serious. And what was your name again?' He asked with a small sneer.

The girl blushed bright red and it clashed horribly with a green sweater and neon green earrings she was wearing.

'Oh, I'm s-sorry… I forgot to introduce myself! My name is Carol Midgeriff and my father owns a large company, that's why we were told of the Magical World. And who are you?' she asked much too curiously, in Kevin's opinion.

He sighted and answered with a bit of smugness.

'I am Kevin McDowell, and my father is the Prime Minister. We knew of magic for a very long time, ever since he stepped in to the post.'

The last part was a lie. His father never told anyone, not even his family, of magic until it was finally allowed in August for safety reasons. Now, in October, they, meaning his mother, father and himself, were going to the magical school, Hogwarts. It would be interesting, to say the least.

'Ooh! I can't believe you were told. That's so unfair!' the blonde exclaimed far too loudly. It was getting annoying and they were attracting attention. Normally, Kevin didn't really mind it, but in this situation, he wouldn't want to be caught dead with this girl. So he turned his back on her and said over his shoulder in an offhanded manner: 'I lied.' Then, like a cool guy he was, Kevin exited the compartment occupied by the blond demon in disguise.

Note to myself: if you see a loony blond girl, avoid her at all costs.

- Visitors -