This story is my entry for Laux14's Greek Mythology Competition. Hope you like it!
Into the Labyrinth
Chapter 1
It was the summer after seventh year and there was very little to do. While Harry, Ron and Hermione enjoyed the down time at first, they were ready for a new adventure.
The three of them lounged around in the Burrow's living room as the hours ticked by. They watched as the family clock changed, showing Mr. Weasley leave work and return home.
"Boys!" The front door swung open as Mr. Weasley greeted the three of them with a joyous grin. "I have a surprise for you. Hello Hermione," he added once he spotted her.
They all immediately sat up, interested in the surprise. Arthur held up a tiny, tightly packed envelope. "I won six tickets to the Greek Festival this Saturday, but I have plans with Molly." He tossed the envelope on the table between them. "Your sister might enjoy going." He made a gesture towards the pong where Ginny enjoyed most of her summer days swimming.
With that, Arthur left them to the rest of their afternoon.
As soon as he exited the room, Hermione grabbed the envelope to look at the tickets.
"If Ginny comes, she'll probably want to invite Luna." Ron speculated.
As if on cure, Ginny walked through the door, drying herself off with a towel.
She looked at them with curiosity as she placed her towel over her arms. "What am I inviting Luna to?"
Ron leaned back in his seat. "Dad gave us tickets to the Greek Festival on Saturday. You in?"
"Definitely." She responded. "I'll invite Luna."
She started to turn on her heel when Harry spoke up. "So that leaves one ticket..."
"Invite Neville." Ginny called over her shoulder as she headed upstairs.
The three of them looked at each other. Nobody had any objections.
Saturday, the Greek festival was in full swing.
The six of them wandered around, occasionally picking up food to snack on at a table handing it out.
Kids ran all over, enjoying all the activities and there were plenty of games to play and join in.
"Hey look!" Ginny broke the conversations, pointing to something near to boundaries.
They all looked in that direction and saw what looked like a huge maze. The grass walls towered over their heads and in front was a sign depicting a title.
They walked closer to read.
"Into the Labyrinth"
Venture into the Labyrinth and find your way through twelve arenas to a great prize. Only parties of six can enter.
"That sounds lovely." Luna's soft voice echoed.
Ron wasn't as impressed. "I bet the prize isn't even worth it."
Harry looked at him and decided to share his input. "Well, we won't know unless we give it a shot." He looked to the others and the group came to a consensus to enter.
As they filled into the small space, they were immediately faced with a decision. There was one pathway to the left and one to the right. In front of them was a small, empty table.
"Alright, which way?" Ron questioned.
Before anybody could answer or give a suggestion, a scroll magically materialized on the table with a note next to it.
On the note in large cursive was the phrase, Please read.
I saw this challenge and immediately came up with this idea. I love Greek mythology, so this will be my fun little ode to it.
Hope you like it! All feedback is welcome and if you're interested, stick around for the next chapter!