The Ultimate Game of Hide and Seek

Because when the going gets tough, Fred and George bring out the fun and games!

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Chapter one: A game to play

The Ultimate Game of Hide and Seek

Hosted by Fred and George Weasley

To be played: This Saturday, March 4th, at 2 PM

Be prepared to miss dinner- if you're a good hider, that is.

Meet in Room of Requirement

(If you don't know, don't show)

All are welcome… Except Slytherins.

Stay away, you ugly prats.

"Okay all you blokes, quiet and let's get on with this!" Fred shouted over the excitement of all his fellow studentswho surrounded him. The students were all D.A. members, because it was they who had received flyers that described the event, and who knew of the Room of Requirement. Even Fred and George weren't blind to the fact they couldn't exactly post flyers around the school like they could have maybe a year or two ago. Professor Umbridge and her Insensible Squad of Evil Prats made it impossible. So, in this special meeting of the D.A, they stood confided in the Room of Requirement awaiting the signal to begin the game that, with any luck, would last for a few exciting hours.

Every member was excited for this (Marietta and Zacharias included- though they might not admit it) Everyone had the desire to win. None knew if there would be a prize, but that wasn't the point. No, everyone just wanted the satisfaction of outwitting Fred and George Weasley, a task that seemed pretty impossible. But it was one they would all try.

"Now, everyone here?" Fred walked to the front of the room with his twin and quickly scanned the room. Everyone sat on the floor, a discombobulated semi-circle, and looked upon the leaders for this meeting. It was odd, a few thought, that this was a club that devoted itself to going against Umbridge and learn Defense Against the Dark Arts the right way, and here they were about to play a silly childish game. Others were amused at the fact for once Harry wasn't leading the meeting and wondered why he didn't talk as he normally did at the other meetings. But if anyone bothered to look, Harry sat among the small crowd with his two best friends, happy he wasn't the center of attention for once. They would also notice him glance at Cho every now and then. It as his secret agenda to try and patch things up with her today, maybe end up in a deserted corner of the school alone. But no one noticed this. Everyone was plotting their own route secretly; they hoped no one would steal their ideas. For that would be their downfall.

"Yes? Good, 'cause I'm explaining this only once. If you don't get it, ask Hermione," Fred grinned at Hermione, meaning no harm in his teasing. A few snickered at the joke and Hermione blushed.

"First things first," George said rubbing his hands together. "Since it was Fred and my brilliant idea, if I don't say so, we will be the seekers,"

A collective groan erupted. They had all been expecting this, but they were still disappointed.

"Done?" Fred asked, eyebrows raised. He grinned and continued. "Now, there aren't many rules, but they're ones you lot need to follow,"

"One," George began. "The counter, or counters, must give everyone five minutes to get away. That one will be easy since Fred and I will be able to carry it out,"

"Two," Fred continued. "Once you are seen by such counter, they must call your name. You are then caught and must help them find the others. No sneaking off, or whatever you'll have up your sleeves. You're our little helpers now,"

"Three," George pursued. "Once you are caught and are our helpers, you must put your bandana on to signal you're captive,"

"Bandana?" Lee snorted, along with much of the players. Fred and George held up a bunch of widely colored bandanas, each its own color, and showed how they were to wear it around their biceps once they were caught. A few thought this wasn't at all necessary, and quite stupid, but Fred and George were in charge here; they weren't about to cross them.

"Four," Fred said. "No magic to turn yourself invisible. No hiding in the Room of Requirement once George and I leave, or going out onto the grounds- only in the castle. It is also against the rules to bewitch the seeker that sees you into thinking they haven't seen you, since that beats the purposed of the game,"

"Now," George looked down at all the players. "Everyone agree they will follow the rules? Rule breaking with result in disqualification and you won't get the prize. Got it?"

Various murmurs and grunts of agreement filled the room as the twenty-seven hiders rose from the floor. All of them talked loudly, some- or, Zacharias Smith- "accidentally" giving away hiding places of theirs, as to distract others, but no one fell for it. They all moved as one to the door and waited for the signal.

"And, GO! One, two, three-"

And the games began.

Well, it's begun!! It was short, I know, but all I neded to do in this chapter was explain the rules and such. Don't worry, the other chapters will be much longer, filled with adventure. Hopefully.

See that adorable green button? Yeah, that's the one! Isn't it the cutest thing? Now click it! Tell me what you think!

~Meg