I'm surprised I've actually gotten some reviews already, usually it takes a few days for people to notice a story. Just to give everyone a heads up on where this could be going, I may be increasing the rating later on for language and anything else I may add in that is deemed inappropriate. ;) Anyways, thanks for the reviews and enjoy the next chapter!

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter. or any programs mentioned in this fanfic (unless I've made them up myself hehe)

The room went silent, everyone staring at their possibly senile headmaster. Soon cries echoed through the room, people angered and upset at the concept of having to adjust and learn like muggles for a whole year.

"How are we supposed to learn magic without practicals?!"

"What about exams? How does THAT work out?!"

"No way! I'm not wasting a whole year learning about muggle technology! Thats pointless!"

"This is a WIZARDING school! Not a muggle classroom!"

"SILENCE!" Dumbledore shouted, drowning out the protests from the students. "I'm afraid that we really had no choice in the matter, let me explain..." he moved to the side, and picked up a remote from the podium. Clicking a button, a large screen at the front of the room behind the staff table slowly came down. He clicked the button again and Microsoft Powerpoint opened, revealing a slideshow entitled 'New Education Plan'. "This is called a slideshow. I used a computer to create it, and you yourselves may need to create some should you ever get into the muggle business world." he clicked a button and the screen changed from the first slide to the second. Dumbledore began reading, "The Ministry of Magic for Great Britain has declared a new program that is to be immediately implemented into the curriculum at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The new form of teaching that will go on for a period of one year is called Online Correspondence Classes, in which all classes will be taught via computer technology."

More mutters from the crowd could be heard; those from wizarding homes transfixed by the strange presentation, and those from muggle homes looked just about ready to fall asleep. Many of them had parents in the business world, and knew that Powerpoint was a tool that was used to make everyone think you knew what you're talking about, when you really knew nothing (AN: This is so true). They watched Dumbledore click again, and a new slide popped up.

"The muggle world has been slowly advancing into a new age that is constantly referred to as the Technology Age. We in the magical world are determined to find new ways to relate to our non-magical friends and we believe that by learning how to use computers as they do, we will be able to communicate for effectively with them. Hogwarts has been chosen because of its multi-cultural diversity and general attitude towards change."

The button was clicked once again. "The students of Hogwarts will each be given a personal laptop computer in which to do their schoolwork and take part in classes with. They will be given internet access and instructed on how to make an email address. There will be typing classes set up for students who wish to take it and students who are already familiar with computers are encouraged to educate those who aren't."

Dumbledore looked at the students and said "You will all be given your timetables, as per usual, but instead of room locations you will be given the address to a website. Each website will be dedicated to the subject it teaches, and you'll be able to associate with students in that class via chat-rooms and email. Your teachers all have email addresses set up, and you can contact them at any time for help. Please do not abuse the privilege of contacting teachers, if anyone is caught sending pointless or hateful messages, you will be punished accordingly." he smiled at them and clicked a button making the screen go up again. He clapped his hands and said "Alright! Now that the rules that apply to you have been established, lets welcome our first years!" the door opened, and a bunch of timid looking first years ran into the room behind McGonagall, following her up to the front.

"Alright, first years, you have been given an outline of the new rules at the school as well, and now you will be sorted into your houses. Please line up here and sit down at the small table when your name is called." she walked over to the staff table and picked something up, walking over. Surprisingly it wasn't the sorting hat as it usually was, but what looked like a small silver computer. She sat it down at the table and called out the name of the first student. A petite looking girl with pale skin and dark hair covering her eyes darted up to the table, eying the computer wearily. She sat down in a chair in front of the silver box and blinked at it, jumping when it started to speak.

"Ravenclaw" a mechanical sounding female voice spoke out, finalizing. The girl stared at it, looking terrified at the concept of it talking to her. She quickly stood and rushed over to the table where the Ravenclaws were, she was welcomed warmly and seemed to calm down a bit.

The computer sorted through all the first years rather quickly, as it only spoke out the name of the house, never giving an explanation or reason behind its decision. By the end there was angry grumbling filling the room. People irritated by the change in lifestyle at their school.

"Well, now that the sorting is finished, let me quickly go over the basics. No one goes into the forbidden forest. Any pranks will be punishable by Filch, and please don't encourage Peeves when hes up to his antics. Report any questionable behaviour to a teacher. Now let the feast begin!" he clapped his hands and food appeared on the table, and everyone started to dig in.

Harry looked over at Ron "So whatcha think?" he asked, before shoving some mashed potatoes into his mouth, starving after having to listen to Dumbledore talking for so long. He personally wasn't sure how things were supposed to work out. "Do you even think its possible to learn magic with a computer?"

"Well mate, I'm not sure, but I guess it must be possible, otherwise they wouldn't have started this up, right?" he shrugged a bit, stuffing his face with a chicken leg. "Hey, wheres Hermione anyways? Shes still not here yet." he looked around, Harry also glancing about. "I thought she'd be here at least."

"She's not the only one missing. There's other muggle-borns missing as well." Harry pointed out, motioning towards the other tables where it seemed quite a few muggle born students were missing. "I wonder if they got called in early too." he continued eating. "If she was organizing the library, chances are she'll be up in the common room soon enough."

The two of them finished eating their meal, before slowly standing up. Ron quickly introduced himself to the first years as one of the Prefects, and told them to follow him. He and Harry both walked up the staircases, giving a small tour to those who needed it, and allowing everyone else to trail behind. When they reached the portrait of the Fat Lady, Ron quickly spoke the new password "Sympatico." the door swung open, and everyone climbed in.

What they saw made them stop dead in their tracks.

Well, that's it for this chapter! This one isn't edited or spell-checked, because I'm writing in Wordpad, not Microsoft Word like I usually do. If anyone wants to edit it for me I'd love them forever. ;)

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