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"The Rattlesnakes: Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, Logan Morrison." That was all the further the poor woman got.
"WHAT," Harry and Draco yelled at the same time.
Harry couldn't believe his ears. 'Monica could not have just said Malfoy. That's not possible. Why would he even be at a muggle summer camp? The Malfoy's hate muggles. This cannot be happening.' Harry looked around the camp and his eyes found the back of Malfoy's head. Being his enemy for five years now, left him unable to not recognize Draco with just a passing glance. 'I'm going to die. There is no way I can live in the same cabin with him. We can't even pass each other in the hall without slinging insults at one other. How are we going to last the whole summer?'
'Potter, Potter cannot be here. It's humiliating enough as it is, without Potter seeing me.' Draco turned slowly around eyes catching Harry's own.
When they caught sight of each other, they started to snarl. Not believing they were stuck with each other for the entire summer. 'The fates must really hate us.' They both thought.
'We are going to pound each other in the ground before the summer's over.' Draco thought
The people surrounding the boys heard the growls and as one took a step back. Whatever these boys had between them, they weren't getting in the middle of it if they were able to avoid it. Their outcome if they did, wasn't looking very good.
"What the hell are you doing here Potter? Shouldn't you be at home being spoilt by your relatives?"
Harry clenched his fists in anger. Why was it that because he was Harry Potter there was no way he could be anything but spoiled? It was bloody annoying. "Shouldn't I be asking you that? You're the one whose father will buy you anything. Even a spot on the school's team. How pathetic is that? At least even Ron got in on talent." Harry knew he shouldn't have said that as soon as it was out of his mouth. With Fred, George, and himself on the team and the abysmal way he had played, excluding that one game, it would look as if they had only chosen him because he was a Weasley, and was their brother and friend.
"Talent you say. Please he got in because he was a Weasley and Harry Potter's best friend. He won what one game the entire season. Oh yes, such talent. Crabbe or Goyle would have made a better keeper than the weasel. And at least I have a father. You're just jealous because your parent's went and got themselves killed. Probably so they didn't have to put up with you any more."
Harry knew this wasn't true. He had seen why his mother had died. Trying to save him but Malfoy's words still hurt. With a yell Harry launched himself at Draco punching him right on his smirking mouth. They had both forgotten where they were only focused on beating each other up. Malfoy was momentarily shocked that Harry had actually hit him but it didn't last long. He retaliated with a right hook to his stomach.
Up until now the counselors let the boys have their words. However when the fists started flying they interjected. Monica grabbed Harry while Tisha grabbed Draco pulling the boys apart. They struggled for a few seconds and then settled for glaring at each other.
"Well," Monica began, "I have never seen a fight break out on the first day. Even the other kids' wait until at least the third day. But the first day, congratulations I think you made a new camp record. I'm willing to let it slid this time. Let's call it a first day grace period. However, if you do this again, you won't like the consequences. Now get over to Rick before I change my mind." Monica released Harry motioning for Tisha to do the same with Draco. "I think I'm going to regret agreeing to accept the head counselors job, if I'm not already," Monica said. Both the women turned to watch the boys walk over to rick, the cabin counselor for the Rattlesnakes. Thankfully they didn't do anything but glare at each other. They didn't seem to be bad kids just unable of getting along with each other due to some deep rooted animosity. This was beginning to look like an interesting summer.
When Harry and Draco reached Rick he smiled up at them both, causing Draco's breath to catch. Rick was hot he had short dirty blond hair that had the slightest bit of curl to it. He also had the body of the Greek god Adonis. Draco could definitely fuel some fantasies with him featuring. Too bad he was a muggle. 'Even I'm not stupid enough to think about a muggle that way. My father would kill me.'
"Hi, I'm Rick. I'm the cabin counselor." Rick was looking around at the different boys in his cabin. Trying to find the guys he would have the most trouble with this summer. "Would you guys' like to talk about rules now or later when we settle into the cabin?" Rick decided to ask the boys. He remembered how he just wanted to get settled in when he arrived at camp. He always hated how the counselors made them wait to hear the rules first.
"I'd like to get settled in first," one boy with blond hair murmured. Everyone else made various noises of agreement.
"Ok, then follow me. It's just a little way." Rick led the boys south for about a fourth of a mile. The boys saw the cabin looming up above. It was big. Harry remembered Dudley going to camp one year. He complained for an entire month after he got back about how small the cabin was and he never had to go to a camp again. Somehow this didn't seem to be the same size of the cabin in which Dudley was complaining of.
"Are the cabins usually this big?" He asked the boy next to him it was the same boy that said he wanted to go to the cabin before the rules.
"No we got the big on this year. They put the cabin names in a hat and draw one to see who gets the big one. This is the old owner's house. He died a while ago and left the house to his kids. They didn't want so much land to go to waste, so they decided to build a summer camp. After a few years they sold it to the people who own it now. They live in Ireland though so they turned the house into a cabin. It's quite nice inside. It's used for the end of summer dance."
Harry groaned remembering fourth year and the Yule Ball. "I hate dances."
"Well if you knew how to dance." Draco was walking behind them and knew why Harry groaned. He had two left feet. "Instead you practice the art of stepping on toes." Draco was smirking he knew it would rile Harry up and he loved a good fight. Even if they couldn't use magic.
"Sod off, Malfoy. I'm not fighting with you. You're not worth getting in trouble for. Not here." Harry was really getting annoyed with Draco. He was such a prat. 'Doesn't he realize that we could get in serious trouble here?
"Oh, really. What happened to all that bravery you're supposed to have? Where is a good place, school? Somewhere you won't get in trouble?"
"Sometimes the brave thing to do is run away or do nothing at all. It's not brave to go off and fight everyone that get's you riled up, that's just stupidity."
"Just like Weasley? He'd probably fight a girl if she said one thing he didn't agree with." 'Potter walked right into that one. How's he going to defend his best friend now?'
"Ron may be stupid in that way, but at least he has smartness in other areas. Unlike your two goons." 'Sorry Ron, but Malfoy's right. You really need to learn to control your temper.'
'OK, that was strange. Potter not only agreed with me but he insulted his best friend at that! Unbelievable. I wonder what he would think about Potter if I told him that. I'll just have to find out.'
The boy Harry was walking next to tapped him on the shoulder. "Look over there," he said pointing to a tree. "It's unusual to see an owl during the day. I've never seen one so beautiful."
Harry looked over to see the owl the boy was talking about. A small smile spread on his lips. It was Hedwig. Uncle Vernon had set her free. 'Hopefully he didn't harm her before he let her go. I'll have to check tonight before I send my note to Remus.
"Isn't that . . . ?" Draco started to ask if that was Harry's owl but was cut off by a nod of his head. 'Poor Potter, can't even go anywhere without his precious owl,' Draco though smirking.
The boy walking next to them looked between the two of them. They seemed to hate each other but could answer without even hearing the whole question. He just shook his head. "I'm Logan. Who are you guys besides Malfoy and Potter?"
"Oh, sorry. My name's Harry. I can't believe I hadn't introduced myself yet."
"Draco."
They had finally reached the door to the cabin. It looked even bigger up close. They walked through the double doors to a sitting room with couches, chairs and small tables. This room was obviously where the kids sat around and talked after the day's activities. It was beautifully done in dark woods and pale colors. There were many windows and even French doors. It was hard to believe they used this as a cabin. It looked more like a home for a middle class family.
"Well this is it. You have to room two to a room. Go get your room and meet back down here in half an hour so we can go over the rules. And don't make me come after you." As Rick said this, he was walking toward a door presumably leading to his room.
When he was out of sight, everyone started to move to their friends from last year wanting to room with each other. Five minutes later Draco and Harry were the only ones who didn't have anyone to room with.
"Well, I guess I'm rooming with you Malfoy." Harry would have preferred to room with anyone besides Malfoy. 'At least if I have a vision and wake up screaming I won't have to explain to why my scar is burning. Though I don't know if a Jr. Death Eater is much better.'
"Let's go find a room. If I have to room with you, I can at least do it in the best room this place has, though I doubt that's very good."
Harry rolled his eyes and followed Draco. He didn't care where he slept as long as it had a bed.
Ten minutes later they had looked at every room twice and Draco still hadn't decided on which room he wanted. Harry was getting more than a little impatient. He suddenly grabbed Draco's arm and pulled him into the nearest room. Draco had been casting glances at this room and the one across the hall. Harry couldn't figure out why it took so long they were all the same anyway. He glanced at the beds and placed his bag on the bed farthest from the door hoping his screams might not be heard as well from the other rooms.
"What's the matter Potter? Afraid to sleep by the door?" Draco was extremely irked that Harry not only picked the room but also picked his bed first. Who cares if these were the ones he wanted? Harry should have asked him first.
"Whatever Draco, I'm not in the mood to deal with you. I have more important things to do than argue with you about who gets which bed. It's not that drastic. In fact it's stupid. So just leave me the hell alone." 'God he makes me so mad. Does he not realize there is a war coming? We need to concentrate on that, not petty childhood rivalries. I need to write Remus or he's going to go to Uncle Vernon's. Wouldn't that be pretty?' He grabbed a piece of paper from the desk in the room and started writing.
Remus,
Uncle Vernon sent me to a muggle. It's named Camp Alderman. It seems all right so far. I don't think you need to come and get me as I doubt Voldemort will find me here. Who would think to look at a muggle summer camp for Harry Bloody Potter? Voldie knows what my home life is like so he won't be expecting it. I'll write you again in a couple of days. I miss you. Hope you're doing ok.
Harry
Harry read over what he wrote before going to the window. "Hedwig, come here girl," he called softly. It wouldn't do for anyone to hear him. Soon she came gliding up to the window. "Hey there girl, how are you?" Hedwig nibbled his ear in response. "Can you take this to Remus, Hedwig?" Hedwig hooted sticking her leg out for him to tie his letter. Harry glanced around for a bit of string to tie the letter on with. He was startled by a string being shoved in front of his face. "Uh, thanks."
"Yeah, just hurry up. We have to get downstairs or Rick's going to have a fit. I for one am not looking forward to whatever will happen to us if we're not on time." Draco said.
"All right, I'm ready." Harry said walking out the door, and down the steps.
Harry and Draco were the last to arrive downstairs. Rick was just coming out of his own room. He did a quick head count and saw that everyone was there. "Listen up people, these are the rules. No sneaking into the girls cabins. No sneaking into any other cabin and off camp grounds. I don't want to hear of any irresponsible behavior. Bed is at 10:00 we get up at 6:00, if you do not get up you will find yourself sleeping in a wet bed that night from the water dumped over you. Is every thing clear?" When no one said anything he dismissed the kids to the mess hall to eat giving them the rest of the day to settle in.
AN: Next chapter should be up shortly sorry about the wait. Real Life was being a bitch. Please R&R
