AN: Yes, I know this chapter is a bit short. Each chapter will have a round of questions in it (3) and hopefully something shippy in each chapter. I know this chapter doesn't have exactly too much R/H action in it (okay, almost none), but there is a nice Harry/Someone in it to hold you over until the next chapter, which probably won't come out until after school resumes (August 11th) because I'll be busy preparing for evil education to start again. Dammit.
And, in case you haven't noticed (which, y'know, you probably have), I am 100% American so my knowledge on all things British is very limited.
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All right. Who wishes to go first?
You can, Hermione, considering you are the "All Knowing Persona of the Most Noble Game of Truth."
All right then and why thank you, Ronald, for the glorious title. It simply is divine. I shall treasure if forever.
I am delighted, dearest Hermione that you are pleased with the splendid title I ... er ... what's a fancy word for gave?
Bestowed upon? Well that's two words actually...
That will work. I thank you cherished Harold for your help.
It was not a problem, Ronald, old chap.
Jolly good, jolly good.
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Er ... anyway, back to the game then?
Indeed.
But of course.
All right ... er ... Ron?
Yeah? I'm ready for it! Bring it on! I am ready for the rumble in the jungle, what whaa?
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Anyway, I'm ready.
Right. What's your favorite colour?
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What kind of question is that Hermione?
An easy one to start us off.
Don't baby me, Hermione. It's highly insulting.
I'm simply trying to ease you two in.
Don't ease. Ask me a real question.
... All right then. Er ... what do you like least about your family?
Hermione, I dunno if that was the ... er ... wisest question to ask...
No, Harry. It's fine. Really. I asked for something hard and she gave me one. And I shall answer the question! The thing I like the least about my family is the fact that we're so poor. We're poor as dirt and are looked down upon and rubbish because of it. It's horrible and so ... so ... unfair. My dad works really hard at his job but no matter how hard he works for the Order and at the Ministry and everything else, he's still treated like low-life rubbish. And Percy, the prat, looks down upon him and acts like he doesn't even know him when they see each other at the Ministry. And there's Mum who's always cleaning or cooking. My family doesn't deserve the crap we constantly have to go through.
I'm ... I'm really sorry, Ron.
Not your fault. Besides, it's always been like this anyway. I'm used to it by now. The hand-me-downs and the small house and everything else, it's my life and I'm accustomed to it. But it still sucks.
Well ... I ... I...
What Hermione?
I ... oh, it doesn't matter! Money doesn't matter and because of all the high and mighty rich purebloods everyone who isn't pureblooded and rich is treated so horribly! It's the same plight that the house-elves are put through! They're treated like slaves and have no rights at all and
Hermione. No. House-elves. Please.
Oh, I'm sorry, Harry, but it really is horrible and if you two would care just a bit
So, Harry. It's my turn to ask you a question.
Oh, honestly. I was trying to tell you two
Harry, if you could choose one person to ... take with you to the Quidditch World Cup 1,000th game (The 1,000th game is only 16 years away, you know) and you had prime seats, who would it be?
That is a hard question.
Yeah.
Well, naturally I'd choose you, Ron.
Wicked! Thanks!
Well, who else would I have chosen instead? You're only my best mate and you are mad about Quidditch.
What about Ginny?
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Ron, stop snickering.
Sorry mate, but it is funny ... and, well ...
Stop talking. Now.
Fine, fine. I won't take the mickey out of you for your ;;ahem;; romantic interests. Your turn, Harry.
Right. Hermione ... what would you do if you ever received a fail on anything?
Oooh. Nice one, Harry.
I thank you.
Well ... I'd be rather upset about it, of course.
Yes, yes, we know that.
And I'd suppose I'd have a chat with the professor who ... gave me the ... the fail. I'd ask why I got it, make sure that it wasn't a mistake, and ask how I could do better next time.
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That is such a Hermione answer.
Ron, it's what I'd do and what everyone should do.
Yeah, whatever. Anyway, it's your turn, Hermione, and make it good. None of this favorite colour rubbish.
Oh, it will be "good," Ronald. That it will be; I promise you. You may just need to brace yourself for this one.
To Be Continued...
AN2: What? A cliffhanger? ;;gasp!;;
;;youknowwhattodo;; ;o)