The Hunt

Hermione was pouring sake into small cups. The girls had decided on Japanese cuisine for the evening. The table was covered in small bowls. Each place setting had an empty bowl of it’s own as well as utensils and wide spoons. She knew Luna was partial to chilled wine so she had a bottle in case anyone wanted that.



One by one the girls showed up and while in the midst of sampling their hearts out they were looking at what appeared to be nearly two hundred photos from the charity event.



“Luna how did you manage to take so many photos?” Pansy asked.



“Photographers learn to let the camera go off at nearly every opportunity. You won’t always get a good shot so the more photos you have, the more options you have.” She explained.



The girls were delighted not only with the group photos from the lounge, but also the random shots of the couples. Luna had sets of their photos for all the girls.



“Alright ladies, what do we do now? I don’t know about you but I want him oh so badly.” Hermione said, setting down her sake.



“Oh, I do too love, so how to go about it is the question. Any ideas?” Pansy asked.



Silence.



“Oh come on now, surely someone has an idea.” Hermione gasped.



“I thought you were the smart one.” Ginny laughed, sending the others into giggles.



“Ok, how about this,” Luna said, “we take them each on a weekend away, like a getaway.”



“It’s a thought,” Pansy said, “a good one, but where?



“We could always rent a villa somewhere, I’m sure there are plenty of vacation spots to look at. Since the summer holidays are about two months away, there won’t be waiting lists or anything. Chances are we will each be able to find a place to take them.” Luna said.



“Oh Merlin!” Pansy shouted with a huge grin.



“What?” Ginny asked.



“Castle MacFearson!” She cried out. “Of course, why didn’t I think of it before.”



“Castle macwho?” Hermione asked.



“Castle MacFearson has been in my family for years. We can take the men there, it has four wings, we could each have one. It would give us privacy for romance and we can all meet for dinner in the evenings. There is so much to do there as well. It has a huge indoor pool, and a waterfall on the back landscape. There a music room a ballroom, a game room, we’d have a great time there.” She was getting excited.



“Who lives there now?” Ginny asked.



“Nobody does. My father’s sister was the last inhabitant, until she died of course so now the lands run with the solicitor, but he lives outside the castle in the village, and then of course the house elves. My parents vacation there all the time.”



“Will we be able to go?” Hermione asked, feeling her own excitement rise.



“Of course, they suggested it to me a few times when I was at Hogwarts and I had my sixteenth birthday there. It would be no problem. We can get it in about two weeks, all I need to do is send off some parchments. That’s plenty of time to convince the men for a weekend getaway right?”



The girls looked back and forth amongst themselves grinning. “It seems great to me.” Ginny said sitting up straighter.



“Me too.” Hermione added. “Luna.” The blonde smiled and nodded. The girls lifted their sake glasses and drank.







It took Pansy only a few days to secure the castle and the elves were notified to have each wing prepared for guests. The girls sent four owls to their gentlemen.



Severus,

After a delightful evening of dinner and dancing at the charity, I am writing to you to ask if you would like to take a weekend holiday with me. Pansy Parkinson has prepared her family’s Castle MacFearson this coming weekend so we might enjoy ourselves.

It would give us a chance to spend some time getting to know each other personally, as I have been wanting to for some time.

I am hoping you will reply in the affirmative, as it would be much appreciated.

Hermione





Hermione,

How could I refuse such a charming request? I would be delighted to take a weekend holiday with you. If the charity event is anything to go by, this coming weekend should be most enjoyable. Please let me know when and from where we will leave.

Until then,

Severus







Lucius,

I was wondering if you would like to take a getaway with me to Castle MacFearson this weekend. As you know it has been in the Parkinson family for some time, and she is taking all of the girls there for a holiday.

I would absolutely love to spend the time with you. I am hoping you feel the same way.

Ginny



Ginny,

I am well aware of the castle, I’ve been their a few times myself. I should be delighted to take the weekend with you. As lovely as you were at the event, I am quite looking forward to the time we shall have.

L. Malfoy







Greg,

I was hoping you might be free this coming weekend to join me for a little getaway. Pansy has a beautiful castle in her family and we are going to spend it there relaxing and having fun.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Luna



Luna,

Yes, I could use a holiday at the moment. Things here are hectic. I’ve been to that castle for a party Pansy had so I am familiar with it. It sounds like such fun, count me in then. I’m sure we will have a great time together.

Greg







Ron,

Might you be free this weekend for a excursion to Pansy’s family castle? The girls are all going to get away from things for a few days and I can’t think of anyone I’d rather spend the time with then you.

We will have plenty to do and a huge castle at our disposal. I eagerly await your reply.

Pansy



Pansy,

I would love to go. I’ve heard a lot about her family’s castle and I can’t wait to see it. I’m sure we can find something to occupy ourselves with.

Let me know where we are leaving from and when.

Ron

P.S I’d rather spend time with you as well.