"Hogwarts School
of Witchcraft and Wizardry"

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,
Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

To my friend, Arthur Kirkland

How are you my friend? It has been 3 months since we last wrote to each other.
I am sure that you have not forgotten the letter you received before. A few days ago, rumours about Lord Voldemort's revival have been spreading as fast as the wind. This information was supposed to be a secret, but in some way, it had been leaked and the media are publishing disturbing news about this. We were lucky however, that the majority of people think that this is just a hoax and the rumours died down and peace settled in quickly. We cannot keep this 'peace' going on like this, as a student from Hogwarts was killed. The Dementors are becoming more and more active, and Harry barely managed to escape death.

The Ministry of Magic, which is headed by the corrupt Cornelius Fudge, refuses to believe that Lord Voldemort has returned. Our newspaper, known as the "Daily Prophet" is making Harry Potter in a very degrading position. They have been spreading false accusations and unfair stories about Potter.

They have also meddled with our school affairs, and placed one of their employees as a Defence Against the Dark Arts' professor.

As a counter plan against all this, I would ask you and your friends from other countries to study at Hogwarts this year. Of course, this will all be covered in a program known as "The Wizardry Exchange throughout the World". Hogwarts will welcome all of you, as this will also be a great asset to our students in their learning.

The Ministry of Magic will, perhaps, overlook this event as they are still preoccupied with Potter's situation.

We await your response by July 31 and your arrival in Hogwarts on August 31 a day before the term starts.

Signed by the Headmaster,

Albus Wulfric Dumbledore

England read the letter and blinked a few times. He read it again, concentrating more on the phrase in Dumbledore's letter which said 'to study at Hogwarts this year'. He held the paper in front of his face, inspecting every inch of it, making sure that it wasn't a prank by France, mocking him for the magical creatures and enchanted schools built in his place. He slapped his cheeks twice, just in case it wasn't a hallucination. Much to his surprise, it wasn't.

I can't believe it! This is actually real! Bloody hell if it wasn't! The others will finally know the essence of magic! He thought to himself. In his thoughts, England was already running around excitedly in an open field 5000 km/h.

He immediately called America, dialled his phone number and asked if he could arrange a world meeting with the rest of the countries.

"What's up, British dude? You sound like a total fairy bumpkin if you can hear yourself over the phone!" America laughed as he ate a hamburger.

"This is no time for jokes, America. I want everyone- including the Axis and the Nordics to attend the conference tomorrow."

"Huh For what?" America asked.

"I'll explain everything during the meeting; you have everyone's numbers right?"

"Well, yeah, I have a crazy list written on the phone book ever since!"

"Okay, try to contact each one, I have to go now!"

"W-wait! That would take 20 minutes of my life!" America complained.

England immediately hanged the phone and took a deep breath. He didn't waste a single second to reply to the Headmaster's letter.

Of course I'd agree to this Headmaster, there's no way I'd let this opportunity pass. You can count on me!

Dumbledore's trusty animal partner, Fawkes, flew in front of England to catch attention and squawked in impatience.

"Ah, just a moment phoenix, you don't mind waiting for a few days, if you please?"
It squawked again. England pretended that it meant 'yes' and went upstairs, preparing his things for the magical experience on August 31.

Millions of candles were floating in mid-air over four long tables that separated each House from one another. These tables were laid with glittering golden plates and goblets, and when you look up, the ceiling resembles the sky outside of Hogwarts.

"Students-" Dumbledore announced as everyone took a seat in the Great Hall.
"We welcome you back to Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft kept and Wizardry."He paused for a few seconds, looking at each students and noticed how they have grown over the years.

"I know all of you are starving and tired from the travel, but I must make an important announcement before the feast can start."

Complaints were heard across the room, most of the students rambled, Harry and Ron did the same, but Hermione cool and calm.

"Ron, Harry, your manners if you please."

"Ah bloody hell, I'm already starving!" Ron groaned.

Harry laughed at their conversation, "I hope Dumbledore's announcement isn't that long."

"This year, our school has taken part in a program, known as "The Wizardry Exchange throughout the World".

Neville didn't catch Dumbledore's last sentence as he was too busy looking for Trevor-who escaped from him again.

"The Wizardry what?" he asked.

Before anyone could answer, Hermione immediately took the spotlight. "The Wizardry Exchange Throughout the World, I heard it from Professor McGonagall and Dumbledore's conversation a while ago. It's a program that encourages the students-from Hogwarts of course-to learn the magical histories of different countries."

"…Oh."

-Back to Dumbledore's announcement-

"As they enter the Great Halls and present themselves, I would like to ask everyone to clap their hands in an appropriate and well-timed manner."

The main doors of the Great Hall opened slowly, and everyone was excited to see the new comers; the students then remembered the grand entrance of Durmstrang Institute with the well-known Viktor Krum and the Beauxbatons Academy with the attractive female students and their gigantic Headmistress, Olympe Maxime (who Hagrid tried to impress).

"Do you think that these people will impress Hogwarts just like the Durmstrang and Beauxbatons did during the Triwizard tournament?" Luna asked her fellow Ravenclaw classmates.

Some gave a nod, some shook their heads. Well the feelings mutual...I guess.

Well...that concludes chapter one...
Ah~what will happen to our beloved APH characters~?

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