A/N: Here's the next chapter! Hope you guys are liking it so far, I'm nearly done with the next one, so you can expect it soon! Thanks to my reviewers!

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It was a few hours after the opening segment of the Afterlife Idol competition and Albus Dumbledore appeared to the contestants once more.

"We have added another part to the competition this year. Another popular Muggle Reality show is called Big Brother. Where a group of people are to live together in one house for three months, with no other outside contact. Now we're not going to do this to the T, but you all will be living in a house together and you won't have outside contact. But it won't be for three months, only until the end of the competition. You can leave once you've been voted off the stage. Now I'll show you to the house we've prepared for you." The contestants were stunned, but followed Dumbledore across the way to a rather large house. He stopped right in front of the door,

"Once you go in, you cannot come out until it is time to perform. Any questions so far?" They shook their heads and he opened up the front door. Inside, the floor was wood oak, four huge rooms held four beds each, and one special bed for the favorite of the week.

"The person with the most votes gets that room," Dumbledore said showing them briefly inside the room. It was just as big as the others, only with one king sized bed and all the comforts of home. Albus explained that the favorite not only got the room, but also a care package from friends and family. They moved on to the kitchen, which had Muggle appliances; it was obvious that Hermione and Lily would be doing most of the cooking. There was a huge bathroom, which had as many sinks as people, and a shower each plus an extra vanity area for the girls. Who were ecstatic at the sight. The living room was equipped with two large sofas and three recliners, plus a Muggle television, for watching the mortals on earth; many of them had loved ones they were watching over. The backyard had a pool and a patio, and a grill, for cookouts. Once more, Lily and Hermione would be in charge of these. And to the boys' joy, a Quidditch Pitch. Along with a brand-new set of quidditch balls in which to play with. James and Harry were already forming their teams.

The group went back inside and Dumbledore told them to sit down,

"Now, each room had four beds. You were able to see the rooms, four of you in each room. Easy enough right? One room a week will only have three people, excluding these next two weeks. So keep that in mind. You will see that as soon as you choose your living space, your personal belongings will follow you. A few house rules; you will only be able to perform a little magic, not much, just simple spells. Curses and jinxes and such are not allowed, nor are apparation and such. No vandalizing anything, you destroy it, you buy it, and emotions will run high, so please try to keep the peace." He then added in an undertone, "In more ways than one." He then smiled,

"Now, I shall leave you all to work out sleeping arrangements and in one week's time, you all will be back on that stage. Better start practicing!" And with that he left the house. The contestants looked at each for a spilt second, then all raced to go find the room and bed they wanted.

The first room was located nearest to the kitchen and was painted in blues. One would call it the blue room. The beds were in an L shape starting from the left-hand corner and going to upper right-hand corner. This room had a window to the front yard, but it wouldn't budge or break. Fred, George, Ginny and Blaise occupied this room. Blaise was in the bed closest to the door, next to her was Ginny, George next to her, and Fred was on the end.

Across the hall from the blue room was the tan room, and you would guess, was done in tans. The beds made an L shape also, but in the opposite formation from the blue room. This room got no window, but it had it's own door to the bathrooms, so that was a plus. In here was Cho, Severus, Harry and Ron. Cho was next to the door, Harry next to her, Ron next to Harry and Snape took the end.

From off the living room was a hall leading to the next two rooms, also across from one another. The first room was done in shades of grey and beds were set up in the same way as the blue room. It also had a window, only looking out to the backyard. In here was Hermione, Draco, Luna and Remus. Luna took the bed next to the door, Remus next to her, Draco next to him and Hermione was on the end. Quite an odd bunch, wouldn't you say? But this room would soon earn the rep of being the 'peacemakers'. How you ask, just keep reading!

Now the last room, besides the favorites room was In the back of the house, through the kitchen and down another hall you had this room. Which was done in reds. And obviously the best of the five rooms. Instead of the L shape, the beds lined the walls, opposing each other. Two to the left and two to the right. A window looked out at the stage. In here was James, Sirius Lily and Rachel. James and Lily on the left, Sirius and Rachel on the right. Did this arrangement mean anything? Or did it all happen just by chance? And what about the others, did they mean to do what they did, or did it all just happen? Did the house have a mind of it's own and force them here? Who knows, and who really cares!

The initial shock of the house wore off pretty quickly and its guests were fast making themselves at home. The night before the first round, Lily and Hermione made a huge dinner, as sort of a kick-off of events.

"Wow! This looks delicious girls!" James said, leading in a troop of sweaty, grimly quidditch players. He went to give her a kiss on the cheek, but she pushed him away abruptly. "What?" He asked.

"You won't touch me or this food until you're all cleaned up! Now go, food'll be ready in five minutes!" She gave them all a smile a proceeded to place a basket of rolls onto the table. James led the boys out of the kitchen and Hermione giggled,

"I guess the sayings true, the way to a man's heart is by his stomach!" Lily too laughed at this and went back to the salad she was preparing. Rachel, Ginny and Cho came in from outside a few second later, chatting about the game and its parallel from games at Hogwarts. All of the guests were surprised that old house rivalries hadn't impeded on their friendships, if anything it help strengthen them.

"Hey there Lils!" Rachel said, crossing the kitchen to get herself a drink, "Anything I can do to help?" She asked sweetly. Lily and Hermione just rolled their eyes,

"Now you offer to help, when everything's done!" She smiled, "Just kidding Rach. Who won the game? James was very happy when they came in, of course that could be because of the food." Cho pulled out her usual chair and took a seat as Rachel propped herself up on the kitchen counter.

"Well, Harry's team had an early lead, but James caught the snitch. I guess Harry isn't quite as good as his Dad is." She said and popped a grape into her mouth with a smile. The boys came back within the minute, all clean and very hungry. Hermione set the last few things on the table and took her seat. Rachel jumped down and followed Lily to the table, taking her seat next to Sirius she grinned and ruffled up his hair. Draco gave Hermione a peck and sat down next to her,

"Looks wonderful." He said with a smile. Blaise came out from her room and scared Ginny as she made her way over to the table; they sat down and started discussing something. Harry and Ron were very much engrossed in a conversation; nobody really paid much attention as they sat down in the two chairs next to Blaise. Snape came out from his hole, looking surely and aloof, sat down in between Sirius and Blaise. Remus and Luna came out, looking guilty of some crime, but took their seats and commented upon the presentation. Lily was still up and around and James grabbed her and sat her down next to Rachel and he took the chair next to her,

"It's fine, Lily. Now just enjoy it!" He said and she couldn't help but laugh. The group started into the meal, and it was a sweet ending to the day, and a reminder of what was to happen tomorrow.

The two ladies made so much food that the others didn't think they could eat another bite, until Hermione brought out the triple chocolate truffle. So they managed a piece, or in Ron's case two. The one good thing about cooking is that you don't have to clean up. Lily smirked and relaxed back into her chair,

"Well, this was a good turnout. Now who's going to clean up?" She asked, the table fell silent. Then erupted in excuses.

"I have to practice for tomorrow!"

"You should see the state of the bathroom, Ginny and I must go clean it!"

"We forgot to clean up the quidditch pitch."

In the end, Rachel, Sirius, Remus and Luna didn't get out of the cleaning duty. Can't win everything now can you? The others raced out, just in case they too might get sucked in too the mess. The four looked at each other for a minute then reluctantly got to their feet.

"I'll do the dishes." Rachel volunteered, starting the water. Sirius followed her;
"I'll help you then." He said, a mischievous glint in his eye. Luna looked at Remus,

"Shall we clear the table?" She asked and he shrugged,

"Might as well." He said and stood up.

To the naked eye, this looked like an innocent group of friends simply cleaning up after dinner. But all evil schemes start out innocent. Not fifteen minutes, laughter and giggles echoed form the kitchen. The table was cleared off and the dishes were done, but they were all covered in soapy bubbles, clothes wet and were having what looked like a water bubble fight. Rachel and Luna were up against the counter, trying to shield themselves from Remus and Sirius' onslaught. Various members of the house only dared to glimpse at what was going on, but gave up interest when the saw that no one was hurt.

As soon as Sirius and Remus had run out of bubble ammo they were both breathing hard and the girls were covered in bubbles. They quartet looked at each other. Sirius wiped his forehead with his forearm and turned to go. Rachel's face twisted into an evil grin, jumped onto his back and they both fell on the bubble-covered floor. Luna and Remus burst into laughter at the sight; Rachel was smothering Sirius with bubbles, and tickling him.

Luna had grabbed a handful of bubbles and rubbed them into Remus' hair. Rachel, exhausted, sat down next to Sirius and looked at him, smiling. He smiled back and pulled her to him. Their lips met and his arms went around her. Remus and Luna averted their eyes to each other and he took her hand and gave it a squeeze. They didn't want their secret out yet.