Chapter Two

10 essentials.

"Well," A voice behind then said, "welcome to task one."

Fred and Hermione swivelled around to face a short balding man.

"I'm quite in a hurry so I will have to explain this briefly. Okay? Great." He added when neither responded. "The theme is survival; I suppose you know what that means. In short, you will be left on this island, with nothing but a few items you get to chose yourselves in a minute. The task will take a month to fulfil, and, if you both survive and are 100 sure about getting married you will move on to task two. Any questions?"

Fred and Hermione both shook their heads, speechless.

"Okay then!" The man sounded pleased. "Name 10 items, and they will appear in front of you, unless they are not allowed. Remember, use only the ones you will need the most, and when an item has been selected you cannot exchange it. Understood?"

They both nodded again.

"Okay..." Fred said. "Simple. WAND!"

The wizard smiled. "That would be too easy." He turned to look at Hermione. "Your turn."

Hermione hesitated, her gaze locked on Fred. "Water bottles."

They appeared in front of them out of thin air. The ministry wizard nodded approvingly, and his head turned to Fred.

"Uh... First aid kit."

Once again, it appeared magically before them.

Hermione's turn. She smiled slightly, knowing that Fred was going to have her for this. "Books."

100 or so books appeared before them and Hermione had to restrain herself from rushing over to examine them. Fred, however scowled.

"New Clothes."

Two suitcases appeared. Hermione's turn.

How do I say this? Hermione thought, blushing as the two men looked at her expectantly. "Erm... essentials..."

A bag appeared before them once more, and Hermione thanked the lord that it was closed and not see-through.

"Tent." The ministry wizard smiled again. "Sorry, you're gonna have to live without it."

Fred and Hermione exchanged glances. "Pans?" He asked trying to read Hermione's lips. By the smile forming on them he took it that he got it right.

"Owl."

"Stationary," Fred added, catching on.

"Matches."

All of these items appeared before them. "One last item. Think very carefully about this one."

Fred thought for a long time, not daring to look at Hermione.

"Rope?"

It appeared before him, and the ministry wizard seemed satisfied.

"Well," He said, smiling at both of them. "It looks like you've got what you need. I will be back in a month to pick you both up, Good luck!" And he vanished, leaving Fred and Hermione very much alone.

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