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Harry stared bemusedly at the sign in the Gryffindor Common Room. You would think that Fred and George, being legal adults, would have matured at least a modicum. But apparently not, judging by the screaming neon green poster.

Reading it again, a thought quickly ran through his mind. If only they were still enemies, Harry could've been a tad bit richer.

But it was alright. He needed the tentative friendship more than he needed a few Sickles. He moved away from the gaudy notice quickly; it wouldn't do for Hermione to find him there. She would immediately suspect him of involvement. Stupid Prefect. Shaking his head, he went out the Portrait Hole and went to find Malfoy.

Merely to warn him, of course. Harry didn't really want to talk to him. He just felt it was the right thing to do. Yes. That was it.

Whistling cheerfully to himself, he walked down the corridor.

Halfway to the Great Hall, he heard Hermione's screeching start. He winced, and sped up his pace unconsciously. Stupid Prefect.

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Fellow Gryffindors: Do you find yourself wishing for that sleek Firebolt or having to buy a Christmas present for your nagging girlfriend, but lacking the funds to achieve said enterprises?

Never fear! A small collaboration of ingenious inventors are looking for testers to try out their new and improved products!

Unfortunately, due to the complications of Gryffindor Prefects disparaging our usage of ickle Firsties, we are no longer allowed to use members of our own House as testers.

But don't worry! We've found a way around those nosy little snots (we love you, Hermione)! Just toddle down to your nearest dungeon, and grab yourself a Slytherin. With a friendly Stunner or Petrificus Totalus, you'll have a Snake who's completely willing to help you out!

Please bring your acquaintance to the Room of Requirement, where one of our fabulous associates will help assist you.

Guidelines: Please only attack Fifth through Seventh Year Slytherins. We're prankers, not bullies.

Payment will be exacted upon proof of Slytherin qualities.

The prices are as follows:

Ten Sickles for a Fifth Year,

Fifteen Sickles for a Sixth Year,

One Galleon for a Seventh Year, and

TWO GALLEONS if you manage to snag Malfoy.

(This offer has been made courteously by: F, G, and L.)