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CHAPTER 1: TICKETS AND WINNERS
16 year old Hermione Granger yawned as she flipped the page of the book she was reading. It was already summer and her sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry had ended. As always, she would just spend the holidays reading tons and tons of books and doing her never ending loads of homework. But deep down in her heart, she was wishing that something new would happen, something without having to do with school. She laughed at her own stupidity, wishing for something that would never happen. With her parents being very busy with their jobs as dentists and their constant encouraging that she should always be top of everything, there is no way that she would get a decent summer vacation. Perhaps I should wait after I graduate Hogwarts, she thought.
Her thoughts were interrupted by a hooting of an owl. She went to her windowsill and saw Hedwig pecking on the glass window. She opened it and let Hedwig inside. The owl dropped a letter on her table and went off.
Hermione opened the envelope with interest and read the contents out loud:
Dearest Hermione,
Hey! How are you? We hope you're enjoying your summer. Too bad you couldn't come stay here with us. Please don't tell us you're reading and doing homework again, because we think you should do something else, like going out of town, swimming, or something like that. Anyway, everything's fine here, although a little boring. But hey, at least Percy's not around. Hahaha...
Well, that's all. Reply back soon and tell us what's new. And oh, congratulations for making Head Girl next school year!
Love, Harry (and Ron)
Hermione sighed as she miserably sat on the edge of her bed. She hoped she was there with them too. As usual, Harry couldn't stand the Dursleys anymore so he spent the summer at the Burrow with the whole Weasley clan, with the exception of Percy who was busy working with the Ministry. They had also invited Hermione to come along, of course, but her parents didn't agree, for reasons she don't know.
She gave up on her book and decided to open her laptop and surf the net instead. She stumbled onto something on www.whatsnewclub.com. She had been a member of the club since last year, although she hadn't visited the site for a while because of schoolwork. Then, her eyes landed on something posted on the site, written on big bold letters.
GET A CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO TRIPS TO SPECTACULAR PLACES ALL AROUND THE GLOBE!!! ONLY TWO LUCKY MEMBERS CAN WIN! FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE
She clicked on the link below and read the procedures and such. She would love to go to those places, New York, Paris, Madrid, Rome...Just thinking about it made her heart pound in excitement. She decided to try it. There's no harm in trying anyway, she thought. She completed the required data and sent it. She closed her eyes and prayed that by some luck, she would win.
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17 year old Draco Malfoy chewed on his breakfast lazily before throwing it on the floor and watching the house elves clean the mess. He got up from his chair and strutted on the corridors of Malfoy Manor, not knowing where to go. He found himself in front of the same laboratory where his father used to experiment with potions and other dark arts stuff that he and his fellow Death Eaters use to help the Dark Lord. But of course, the battle was over. Voldemort was long gone and the Death Eaters were captured, including his own father and were sent to Azkaban. Then there's the common knowledge that Draco will inherit all the family's fortune after he graduated at Hogwarts. But for the meantime, his mother Narcissa is taking care of the family business.
Draco kicked the first thing his feet could reach, a jar with ancient carvings on the sides. He knew it was expensive and antique, but he didn't care. All he knew is that he was bored out of his mind and wanted to have some fun. Yes, fun. Fun was never part of his vocabulary, his father made sure of that, although plotting schemes of humiliation and constant teasing of the Golden Trio were exceptions. He caught side of the sunny atmosphere outside and wished that he could go out. Of course his mother would grant him permission, but would insist to bring Pansy and his other Slytherin friends, since their parents were very close with the Malfoys. And Draco hated the idea of Pansy coming to ruin his summer.
But today is such an unlucky day. He groaned when he caught sight of the pug faced Slytherin making her way towards Draco.
"Drakie!!!" Pansy called, hugging him and almost choking him to death.
"Ughh! Get a life, Pansy! Why are you here again?" Draco asked angrily as he tried to shake Pansy off his muscular body.
"I miss you, Drakie," Pansy said sweetly, not letting go of his arm. "Do you miss me too?"
Draco looked at her in disgust. "Why would I miss you? You just came here yesterday!" he said incredulously.
"Yes, but people in love aren't used to being separated with their lovey-dovey," Pansy told him, battering her eyelashes and making Draco want to throw up.
"Whatever, Pansy. Just go away," Draco muttered, finally being able to shove Pansy out of the way as he walked outside the room.
Pansy followed him. "What's the matter, Drakie? Are you shy?" she said.
"Shy?!" Draco exclaimed.
"Ooooh, I knew it!" Pansy squealed, jumping up and down. "Anyway, I have good news! I have finally gotten myself a computer a couple of hours ago! Oh, it was sooo fun! Especially this site called www.whatsnewclub.com! I even signed our names as members and entered some sort of thing to win tickets to trips to different places! Oh, I hope we win!"
Draco turned around in anger. "What? What did you say?" he said angrily. "What thing? Why did you sign me up as a member?! Pansy, do you want me to break your neck?!"
Pansy thought Draco was just overreacting. Besides, she had seen him angry lots of times in the past and had gotten used to his threats. "Come on, Drakie, there's nothing we could do about it! Anyway, let's go over to Blaise's. He'd invited Millicent and the others and we're the only ones missing! Come on, Drakie!"
Draco thought for a while. "That stupid git did what? Never mind, it's not like we're going to win on that sort of thing anyway," he thought as he continued to shrug Pansy off him and made a dash to the stairs, escaping from her evil clutches.
()()()()()()()()()()()()()()() Two days later....
"Mom! Dad! I won!" Hermione exclaimed as she rushed down the stairs to the living room where her parents were.
"Won what?" Mr. Granger asked.
"I won travel tickets to different places!" Hermione yelled in delight. "I joined one in the internet and...I won! Oh, you're letting me go right? Please???"
"Well..." Mrs. Granger said, thinking carefully.
"Puh-leazee????" Hermione begged, acting like a four-year old kid.
"Ok," her parents said in unison.
Hermione squealed in delight and sent an owl to her friends, informing her of the good news. Then, she went to her closet and prepared for the trip that will take place the next day. This is going to be exciting, she thought.
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Draco found Pansy's presence in Malfoy Manor very irritating. He was about to yell at her for visiting him again but shrugged off the thought as he saw her walk in sadly. The sight before him made him happy, it was a surprise he even greeted her.
"Hello, Drakie," Pansy said without her usual cheery voice. "Did you know you won on that thing in the internet?"
"Internet?" Draco said in confusion.
"Some feature on the computer," Pansy exclaimed.
"Oh, you mean that big piece of Muggle junk?" Draco said, not hearing that he won.
"Yes. So, you won tickets. The thing is, I'm not the other lucky one who won. Oh, Drakie, I'm sooo sad," Pansy said, sniffing her nose.
"WHAT?!" Draco exclaimed, his blood boiling with anger. "You set me on something and now I'm going to have to travel to someplace in the Muggle world?!"
"Y-yes..." Pansy said.
"You should be the one responsible for this! I am not going to that place!" Draco yelled, making the vases and figurines rattle.
"Going to what place?" Narcissa said. She had overheard her son throwing another tantrum on the living room. Pansy explained it to her, not getting Draco's death glares and don't-tell looks.
"Oh...that is so great! Draco, pack immediately! I'm sure you'll meet lots of friends and enjoy!" Narcissa said happily.
"But mother-"
"Now, Draco, no buts. You must be very lucky you won! Come on, pack," Narcissa ordered.
"But-" "Draco..." Narcissa said warningly, using the same tone of Lucius' voice that he uses on Draco whenever he wants him to do something. It was scary, and Draco was forced to oblige.
"Fine, I'll do it," Draco said defeatedly, resisting the urge to shout with all his might. He went to his room, ignoring Pansy and shutting the door behind her face. He let out a sigh of frustration. This is going to be one summer of a hell, he thought.
CHAPTER 1: TICKETS AND WINNERS
16 year old Hermione Granger yawned as she flipped the page of the book she was reading. It was already summer and her sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry had ended. As always, she would just spend the holidays reading tons and tons of books and doing her never ending loads of homework. But deep down in her heart, she was wishing that something new would happen, something without having to do with school. She laughed at her own stupidity, wishing for something that would never happen. With her parents being very busy with their jobs as dentists and their constant encouraging that she should always be top of everything, there is no way that she would get a decent summer vacation. Perhaps I should wait after I graduate Hogwarts, she thought.
Her thoughts were interrupted by a hooting of an owl. She went to her windowsill and saw Hedwig pecking on the glass window. She opened it and let Hedwig inside. The owl dropped a letter on her table and went off.
Hermione opened the envelope with interest and read the contents out loud:
Dearest Hermione,
Hey! How are you? We hope you're enjoying your summer. Too bad you couldn't come stay here with us. Please don't tell us you're reading and doing homework again, because we think you should do something else, like going out of town, swimming, or something like that. Anyway, everything's fine here, although a little boring. But hey, at least Percy's not around. Hahaha...
Well, that's all. Reply back soon and tell us what's new. And oh, congratulations for making Head Girl next school year!
Love, Harry (and Ron)
Hermione sighed as she miserably sat on the edge of her bed. She hoped she was there with them too. As usual, Harry couldn't stand the Dursleys anymore so he spent the summer at the Burrow with the whole Weasley clan, with the exception of Percy who was busy working with the Ministry. They had also invited Hermione to come along, of course, but her parents didn't agree, for reasons she don't know.
She gave up on her book and decided to open her laptop and surf the net instead. She stumbled onto something on www.whatsnewclub.com. She had been a member of the club since last year, although she hadn't visited the site for a while because of schoolwork. Then, her eyes landed on something posted on the site, written on big bold letters.
GET A CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO TRIPS TO SPECTACULAR PLACES ALL AROUND THE GLOBE!!! ONLY TWO LUCKY MEMBERS CAN WIN! FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE
She clicked on the link below and read the procedures and such. She would love to go to those places, New York, Paris, Madrid, Rome...Just thinking about it made her heart pound in excitement. She decided to try it. There's no harm in trying anyway, she thought. She completed the required data and sent it. She closed her eyes and prayed that by some luck, she would win.
()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()()
17 year old Draco Malfoy chewed on his breakfast lazily before throwing it on the floor and watching the house elves clean the mess. He got up from his chair and strutted on the corridors of Malfoy Manor, not knowing where to go. He found himself in front of the same laboratory where his father used to experiment with potions and other dark arts stuff that he and his fellow Death Eaters use to help the Dark Lord. But of course, the battle was over. Voldemort was long gone and the Death Eaters were captured, including his own father and were sent to Azkaban. Then there's the common knowledge that Draco will inherit all the family's fortune after he graduated at Hogwarts. But for the meantime, his mother Narcissa is taking care of the family business.
Draco kicked the first thing his feet could reach, a jar with ancient carvings on the sides. He knew it was expensive and antique, but he didn't care. All he knew is that he was bored out of his mind and wanted to have some fun. Yes, fun. Fun was never part of his vocabulary, his father made sure of that, although plotting schemes of humiliation and constant teasing of the Golden Trio were exceptions. He caught side of the sunny atmosphere outside and wished that he could go out. Of course his mother would grant him permission, but would insist to bring Pansy and his other Slytherin friends, since their parents were very close with the Malfoys. And Draco hated the idea of Pansy coming to ruin his summer.
But today is such an unlucky day. He groaned when he caught sight of the pug faced Slytherin making her way towards Draco.
"Drakie!!!" Pansy called, hugging him and almost choking him to death.
"Ughh! Get a life, Pansy! Why are you here again?" Draco asked angrily as he tried to shake Pansy off his muscular body.
"I miss you, Drakie," Pansy said sweetly, not letting go of his arm. "Do you miss me too?"
Draco looked at her in disgust. "Why would I miss you? You just came here yesterday!" he said incredulously.
"Yes, but people in love aren't used to being separated with their lovey-dovey," Pansy told him, battering her eyelashes and making Draco want to throw up.
"Whatever, Pansy. Just go away," Draco muttered, finally being able to shove Pansy out of the way as he walked outside the room.
Pansy followed him. "What's the matter, Drakie? Are you shy?" she said.
"Shy?!" Draco exclaimed.
"Ooooh, I knew it!" Pansy squealed, jumping up and down. "Anyway, I have good news! I have finally gotten myself a computer a couple of hours ago! Oh, it was sooo fun! Especially this site called www.whatsnewclub.com! I even signed our names as members and entered some sort of thing to win tickets to trips to different places! Oh, I hope we win!"
Draco turned around in anger. "What? What did you say?" he said angrily. "What thing? Why did you sign me up as a member?! Pansy, do you want me to break your neck?!"
Pansy thought Draco was just overreacting. Besides, she had seen him angry lots of times in the past and had gotten used to his threats. "Come on, Drakie, there's nothing we could do about it! Anyway, let's go over to Blaise's. He'd invited Millicent and the others and we're the only ones missing! Come on, Drakie!"
Draco thought for a while. "That stupid git did what? Never mind, it's not like we're going to win on that sort of thing anyway," he thought as he continued to shrug Pansy off him and made a dash to the stairs, escaping from her evil clutches.
()()()()()()()()()()()()()()() Two days later....
"Mom! Dad! I won!" Hermione exclaimed as she rushed down the stairs to the living room where her parents were.
"Won what?" Mr. Granger asked.
"I won travel tickets to different places!" Hermione yelled in delight. "I joined one in the internet and...I won! Oh, you're letting me go right? Please???"
"Well..." Mrs. Granger said, thinking carefully.
"Puh-leazee????" Hermione begged, acting like a four-year old kid.
"Ok," her parents said in unison.
Hermione squealed in delight and sent an owl to her friends, informing her of the good news. Then, she went to her closet and prepared for the trip that will take place the next day. This is going to be exciting, she thought.
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Draco found Pansy's presence in Malfoy Manor very irritating. He was about to yell at her for visiting him again but shrugged off the thought as he saw her walk in sadly. The sight before him made him happy, it was a surprise he even greeted her.
"Hello, Drakie," Pansy said without her usual cheery voice. "Did you know you won on that thing in the internet?"
"Internet?" Draco said in confusion.
"Some feature on the computer," Pansy exclaimed.
"Oh, you mean that big piece of Muggle junk?" Draco said, not hearing that he won.
"Yes. So, you won tickets. The thing is, I'm not the other lucky one who won. Oh, Drakie, I'm sooo sad," Pansy said, sniffing her nose.
"WHAT?!" Draco exclaimed, his blood boiling with anger. "You set me on something and now I'm going to have to travel to someplace in the Muggle world?!"
"Y-yes..." Pansy said.
"You should be the one responsible for this! I am not going to that place!" Draco yelled, making the vases and figurines rattle.
"Going to what place?" Narcissa said. She had overheard her son throwing another tantrum on the living room. Pansy explained it to her, not getting Draco's death glares and don't-tell looks.
"Oh...that is so great! Draco, pack immediately! I'm sure you'll meet lots of friends and enjoy!" Narcissa said happily.
"But mother-"
"Now, Draco, no buts. You must be very lucky you won! Come on, pack," Narcissa ordered.
"But-" "Draco..." Narcissa said warningly, using the same tone of Lucius' voice that he uses on Draco whenever he wants him to do something. It was scary, and Draco was forced to oblige.
"Fine, I'll do it," Draco said defeatedly, resisting the urge to shout with all his might. He went to his room, ignoring Pansy and shutting the door behind her face. He let out a sigh of frustration. This is going to be one summer of a hell, he thought.