Hogwarts School of Friendship and Harmony

When they reached Dumbledore’s office, they were unpleasantly surprised to see their arch nemeses, Malfoy, Parkinson, and Zabini also there, glaring at them when they came in.

“Professor, why are they here?” Ron complained, whining like a three-year old.

“This is exactly the problem I am trying to resolve.” Dumbledore answered. “Would you please take a seat?”

“What do you mean, Professor?” Harry questioned. The Gryffindors took seats in front of the desk, while the Slytherins made no movement towards the headmaster.

“I have noticed the contention between the houses, but it is strongest between Gryffindor and Slytherin. To respond to this, I have devised a new curriculum for the six of you, stressing the importance of cooperation between houses. As you are “leaders” in your respective houses, you will pave the way for your classmates.”

“A new curriculum?” Hermione asked excitedly, ignoring for now that Dumbledore was implying prolonged contact with the Slytherin trio.

“Quite,” Dumbledore agreed. “Call it studying abroad.”

“You can’t send us away from the school!” Malfoy exclaimed. “My father will hear about this!”

“That will not be necessary, because when you go to this new place, you’ll still be taking lessons.” Dumbledore explained.

“Does that mean we’re going to a different school?” Hermione inquired, “Are we going to Beauxbatons? Or maybe Durmstrang?” Ron scowled at the mention of Durmstrang.

“No, it is not any of those, Ms. Granger.” Dumbledore answered, “You will be going quite farther than that.

“Everything will be provided for you when you arrive, including clothing. Someone will be there to explain everything.” Dumbledore walked over to the cupboard containing the Pensieve and gestured the others to follow.

The Gryffindors started to follow immediately, while the Slytherins more or less dragged their feet to where Dumbledore was standing, and he opened the doors to the cupboard.

“Are we going into a memory?” Harry asked. “I thought you said we were going to a different school!”

“You’re not going through the Pensieve, but the mirror behind it. The mirror is actually a portal, so you aren’t going to crash into anything.” He took the Pensieve out so the back of the cupboard could be easily reached. “Slytherins first. Farewell, and good luck!” The Slytherins gathered around the cupboard, Dumbledore gave them a light push, and they disappeared into the mirror. The Gryffindors walked around the Pensieve to gather at the mirror.

“Hermione, I think you’ll find this extremely pleasant and to your liking.” Dumbledore said to her with a small smile.

“What? Why?” Hermione asked, but Dumbledore gave no answer. He instead smiled and lightly pushed the three Gryffindors, who also disappeared into the cupboard.