Quick Note: Hi to everyone who's going to read this! Sorry I took too long to update...I've been so busy!!! Anyways, this is the more technical part of the story... Hope you enjoy it!!! I really loved cooking up the rules and regulations for the Reality Show!!! So I hope that it would be believable!!! Please don't forget to review!!! Thanks!

Disclaimer: NOT mine.

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Chapter 3: The Threshold Letter

"What in Merlin's name – ," Hermione cried as she heard a loud pop coming from her living room. She immediately bolted out of her chair and rushed out of her dining room finding a smiling Draco sitting on her couch.

"Nice nightgown Granger!" said a grinning Draco as he caught sight of Hermione.

Realizing how she must have looked to Draco, Hermione quickly tried to cover herself with her bathrobe. "Don't you know how to knock? I would have expected a MALFOY to at least have courtesy."

Hermione turned her heel and made her way back to the dining room determined to finish her breakfast. She motioned Draco to follow her.

"Hey, don't blame me if I catch you nearly naked Granger!" argued Draco as he followed her to the dining room.

"You could have at least warned me!" said Hermione as she grabbed her toast biting savagely into it. She offered the other toast to Draco and sat down noisily.

"Let me see," Draco took out a piece of paper from his jacket and read with a sing-song Hermione-like voice. "Malfoy, just received the letter from the show. DROP by my apartment ASAP. Have to talk. HGranger." He then turned to Hermione innocently and added sarcastically "Just following instructions Darling."

"I didn't mean DROP in – ," Hermione scoffed. "Oh, whatever! I won't waste my time arguing here!" She reached for an envelope lying on the dining table and handed it to Draco. "You can read it in the living room if you want. I'll follow in a sec."

Hermione started clearing the plates and noticed Draco standing still by the door. "Well? What are you waiting for?"

"I want the toast." said Draco matter-of-factly reaching for the piece of bread and immediately taking in a large chunk.

Hermione glared at him.

"What?" reasoned Draco wearing a caught-in-the-act look. "I didn't have breakfast, okay?" He then made an about face and left Hermione in the dining room rolling her eyes.

After a few minutes, Hermione emerged into the living room wearing a pink tee shirt and short shorts. She discovered Draco sitting on the couch with his feet propped on the table reading the letter silently. Draco looked up when she entered and his eyes lingered on her long legs. He gave a shrug and continued reading.

Dear Mr. Draco Malfoy and Ms. Hermione Granger,

CONGRATULATIONS!

You two have been selected to participate in the Hottest Reality TV Show in the country COUPLES THRESHOLD.

Attached herein are the TERMS AND CONDITIONS for the competition and the SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES.

We are greatly honored to have you on our show. The whole THRESHOLD Staff is looking forward to be working with you.

We hope to see you soon.

Sincerely,
Damian Bodan
Threshold Executive Producer

 Draco turned to the next page and continued reading.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Competitors must be real life couples, between ages 20-35 with able bodies and minds.

Draco grunted and turned to Hermione. "Real life couples? Yeah right!"

2. Competitors must complete the challenges of the competitions in whatever way they deem possible.

"Does this mean we can use magic?" said Draco grinning. "We're sure to have the money without any effort!"

"These are Muggles!" said Hermione irritatingly as she sat down on the opposite couch. "Honestly, Malfoy, I think you'd have half the brain!"

3. A fine of 2,500 pounds will be required if ever a competitor eliminates his or herself from the competition without valid reasons.

"That's stupid!" said Draco as he read on.

Hermione rolled her eyes. "Just read and comment later, will you?!"

4. Competitors aren't allowed to bring telecommunication devices such as cellular phones, beepers, pagers, PDAs and Computers connected to internet or email.
Draco looked up at Hermione wearing a curious look on his face. "Cellular phones?"

 "Telecommunication devices Muggles use." Hermione said quickly, annoyed that Draco was still asking questions when she specifically told him not to yet.

Draco scoffed, understanding dawning on his face "Like I need those things! My owl is all I need and I'm fine!"

5. Expenses such as Housing, Food and Transportation will be covered by the THRESHOLD Management. Other expenditures will solely be the competitor's responsibility.

"Oh yeah! All these, for free! That's what I'm talking about!"

6. Cash and Secret Prizes will be delivered to the winners by 2 of the Threshold representatives a day after the airing of last episode of the show. Stunts and Fellow competitors will be revealed on the day the competition is to be held. There will be 3 groups, with seven couples each. Competitors must first beat the other 6 opponents to advance to the final competition where the winners of the 3 groups will compete for the 1,000,000 pounds.

 Draco's eyes widened as he read the last part of rule number 8. "1,000,000 pounds," Draco looked up and focused on Hermione. "Do you know what I can do with that?"

"500,000 pounds," corrected Hermione. "We're splitting the money, in case you forgot."

Draco glowered at Hermione but didn't say anything. Instead, he again turned his attention back to the paper and started reading.

7. There will be cameras following you for the length of the competition. Hidden cameras will also be situated in your hotel rooms.

For any questions, you may call (555) THRESHOLD or 555-847374653.
"Hidden cameras? Would they be watching us?" Draco said, worry evident in his voice. "You mean we can't do magic inside?"

 "Relax! I got it all worked out. I'll place a simple Magic Blinding Spell on the camera. Anything magic will not be shown. The cameras will only see what I want it to see.

Draco looked relieved and turned to the next page.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:

Sept. 1 – Arrive at the England International Airport no later than 10 am. Your flight to Andalucia, Spain is expected to leave at exactly 11:15 am aboard Spanish Airlines Flight RM-526. Tickets will be sent to you 2-3 days from now. Be sure to bring your Identification Cards, Passports, light clothing and lots of BATHING SUITS.

A group of Threshold Representatives will be fetching you from Spain International Airport at 3:30 pm and bring you straight to your Hotel where you should proceed to the Front Desk and register with the password Zucchini. They will bring you to Room 837 where you will have the rest of the night off. You can order Room Service for dinner. You will be permitted to stay at the hotel for a maximum of 2 ½ weeks or until you are eliminated from the competition.

 "Nice! Spain! I've never been there. This will be my first time!" said Draco smiling at Hermione. "Aren't you pleased you're going to see me in my bathing suit?"

Hermione looked repulsed and glared at Draco. "Believe me Malfoy, you in your bathing suit isn't something I look forward to."

Sept. 2 – First day of competition. A group of Threshold Representatives will meet you at the Hotel Dining Area for breakfast at 8:30 am. At 10 pm you will be brought to the location of the competition where you will compete with 6 other couples. After competing, you will be escorted back to the hotel and you will have the rest of the day off.

Sept 3, 4, 5 and 6 (unimportant if eliminated)

Same as above

Sept. 7 – Day Off. The winning couple will enjoy a surprise activity.

Sept. 8 – First day of the Finals Competition. Same as Sept. 2 except the winning couple will be now competing with 2 other couples for the ₤1,000,000 prize.

Sept. 9, 10, 11 – Competition for Prizes.

Sept. 12 – Final Stunt. Winner wins 1,000,000 pounds.

Sept. 13-15 – The 3 couple participants of the Final Competition are allowed to roam around Andalucia or do whatever they want.

Sept. 16 – The Threshold Representatives will meet you in the Hotel Lobby at 8:30 am to escort you to Spain International Airport where you will take your flight back to England aboard British Airlines flight RA-342 at exactly 11:15 am.

A group of Threshold representatives then will meet you at the England International Airport at around 3:30 pm and bring you to your respective addresses.

We greatly appreciate your participation in our show. We hope your stay with us will be fruitful and full of prizes. Enjoy and Good Luck!

 "This is too much information! They probably mapped out the whole thing for us!" said Draco as he laid the letter on the table.

"That is exactly what they are doing," said Hermione reaching for the letter and placing it back in the envelope. "they want us to be aware of what we're getting ourselves into."

"Very well, since you're the smart one, AND the mudblood, I'll leave everything to you." said Draco standing up. "I'll see you in the airport."

"No, we have to arrive together," protested Hermione. "to ward off suspicion. You know?"

"Right, right! I'll meet you here then. 9 am?"

"Make it 8. We got to be there before 10."

"8? You're cra - ," Draco stopped in mid sentence. "Whatever. Owl me if anything changes." Draco straightened his back and prepared to disapparate.

"Did you tell your girlfriend about IT already? I can explain our, errr, the situation we're in."

Upon hearing these words, Draco stiffened and stared long and hard at Hermione. She was staring at the ground looking extremely uncomfortable, as if she dreaded something. As much as she wanted THE adventure, she didn't want to ruin anybody's relationship.

"Don't worry about Cornelia. She said I could take as long as I wanted. She didn't even ask what show or who I'm going with," Draco's gaze softened and he dropped his eyes to the ground. "it's as if she didn't care."

Hermione raised her eyes and looked at Draco. He had a pained expression on his face. She didn't know if she should pity him or be glad that he got what he deserved.

Draco then met her eyes and they gazed at each other for what seemed like forever. Suddenly, Draco's eyes flashed and a look of defiance crossed on his face.

"Of course, it's none of your business, is it? Anything else?"

Hermione shook her head.

Without a word, Draco started disapparating. It was then that Hermione remembered one last thing.

"Remember to - ," Her words fell on deaf ears as Draco vanished into thin air. "bring Muggle money."

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