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Post by Draco Malfoy on Jan 16, 2007 21:26:12 GMT
[The shrieking shack - a creaky, disused old house with rickety loose floorboards and completely dark. Many say it's haunted but who knows...
Also has a secret passageway to Hogwarts....]*slowly comes around, a dull ache in his head and darkness all around him* *starts as he realises he is bound and gagged, eyes flicking back and forth, trying to see something, anything, in the pitch blackness* *wriggles and tries to make a noise* Damnit, no, damn... *groans*
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Post by Draco Malfoy on Jan 16, 2007 22:03:59 GMT
*blinks away the dust in his eyes and tries to move around, feels like he is in a very small and cramped room with no light filtering through whatsoever*
*swallows hard and tries to think straight but his head starts spinning and slips into that thick deep sleep again*
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Post by Draco Malfoy on Jan 17, 2007 13:24:38 GMT
*wakes abruptly, his body stiff and aching and the binds making his skin sore*
*closes his eys again as disappointment washes over him, realising that yesterday wasn't all a bad dream*
*clamps his teeth down on his gag and lets out a low growl in frustration*
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Post by Adrian Pucey on Jan 17, 2007 14:44:51 GMT
He apparates outside the Shrieking Shack's border fence and waits hidden behind a tree for a couple of kids who are standing nearby talking about it being haunted.
After they've gone, he emerges from his hiding place and hesitates for a few moments, wondering how true the rumours are. "No matter, I'm going in. Ghosts or no ghosts."
Double checking his cloak pocket, he looks around again to make sure the coast is clear then strides up to the Shack. He goes around to the back and looks for a way in.
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Post by Adrian Pucey on Jan 17, 2007 15:22:07 GMT
Pointing his wand at the back door he makes all the boards blocking it disappear. As he pushes the door open, with some trouble as it was stuck, he steps in and looks around. He hears the place creak, dust covered sheets covering some of the furniture and broken chairs and tables lay strewn about. "See? The place is not that bad. They're just rumours Adrian."
Closing the door behind him, he lights his wand and walks in a bit further, looking for a suitable hiding spot.
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Post by Draco Malfoy on Jan 17, 2007 15:47:46 GMT
*eyes widen and lays perfectly still, listening carefully at the muffled noises*
Where was he? Still, it sounded like someone was around.
*tries calling out through his gag, then bangs his shoes on the floor, shuffles to the wall and sits up by it, trying to listen against it*
Mmmff! Mmmmgggghh!!
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Post by Adrian Pucey on Jan 17, 2007 16:00:19 GMT
Adrian stops suddenly as he hears strange muffled noises and banging. "What the?" Shaking a bit, he tries to follow the sounds, now curious as to where they're coming from.
They get louder as he approaches the main hallway by the stairs, so he slows down and listens. With narrowed eyes and his wand pointed straight ahead he stops, thinking the noises are coming from below him. "Sh it, what the hell have I gotten myself into?"
Looking down, he notices he's standing on a trap door of some sort. He takes a deep breath and reaches down to open it, his wand held firmly in his other hand.
Upon lifting the heavy door he gasps at the sight of a person. "What the bloody hell??!"
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Post by Draco Malfoy on Jan 17, 2007 16:32:38 GMT
*squints in the light up as the door is open, dust thrown up into the air around him*
*narrows eyes as he recognises the person opening the door, wondering if he was his captor*
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Post by Adrian Pucey on Jan 17, 2007 16:39:53 GMT
"Malfoy?" Still shocked and confused he notices he's bound and gagged, so he jumps in to untie him. After cutting the binds he stands back in puzzlement. "What in Salazar's name is going on Malfoy?"
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Post by Draco Malfoy on Jan 17, 2007 17:06:10 GMT
*spits out dirt from his mouth as the gag is removed, rubbing his wrists and winces*
Does it look like I know?
*gets off the floor and shoves Adrian hard against the wall*
Now tell me the truth! Why am I here? And where is here, anyway? It stinks!
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Post by Adrian Pucey on Jan 17, 2007 17:13:51 GMT
He pushes him back roughly with narrowed eyes. "Hands off man! I had nothing to do with this. I was just - exploring." He dusts himself off and climbs back out. Turning to face Malfoy, he answers his question. "We're in the Shrieking Shack, by the way."
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Post by Draco Malfoy on Jan 17, 2007 17:22:09 GMT
*elbows him out the way and storms out the door, pacing the dark dingy hallway*
I was at training. Training. I felt someone following me all night, in fact. Thought I was being paranoid. Then I was drinking. Drinking games. Then, I can't remember.
*stops pacing and looks back at Pucey*
Did you see anyone else in here? How long have you been here?
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Post by Adrian Pucey on Jan 17, 2007 17:26:46 GMT
Adrian shrugs. "I just got here. And no, I didn't see anyone." He leans against the wall with shoulders crossed. "Hmm - someone must want you out of the way pretty badly, but not enough to kill you." He smirks. "Interesting."
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Post by Draco Malfoy on Jan 17, 2007 17:31:28 GMT
*growls*
Thanks, Pucey. That's a great help.
*rolls eyes and strides down the hallway, looking for an exit*
They must all be looking for me by now. Who knows how long I'dve been here if you hadn't of found me...
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Post by Adrian Pucey on Jan 17, 2007 17:39:28 GMT
He snickers. "Help? Haven't I been enough help already?" Glancing up the staircase, he puts his hand to his pocket then turns back to Malfoy. "Hey, wait for me alright? I have something to check on upstairs real quick."
He disappears up the stairs and returns within a few minutes. "Alright, let's go find out who did this to you. I'm always up for a little adventure." With a grin on his face he walks past Malfoy and opens the door for him.
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