Trapped On Dino Land With Draco Malfoy

It was almost the middle of the school year, and everybody was getting ready for the Yule Ball. Some students were going by themselves or with friends, some had no dates and mostly stayed in the common rooms, and some who had dates either stayed at the Ball for a while then leave, and some stayed for the whole thing.

(here's Violet's outfit for the Yule Ball: http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/set.30872043.gpgxplFw4BGIy-IrKkR11Q.s.jpg)

Me, on the other hand, has a date with Draco Malfoy. He asked me first...in sort of a shy way. We weren't really the best of friends, but we get along sometimes. There was a house difference, another reason why we're not really...used to each other that much. He was in Slytherin, and I was in Ravenclaw.

I don't know why he asked me to go to the Ball with him and not Pansy Parkinson. I guess it was because he really likes me and didn't want to spend all night snogging Pansy, but I don't know.

The day Draco asked me to the Ball (which was 3 days ago), Pansy over-heard me accepting his invitation, and squealed with fury. I knew right then that she hated me completely. I didn't really understand why Draco picked me instead of her. I mean, if he thinks I'm prettier than her, then he's wrong. To me, I'm not pretty. I may have long, flowing black hair that went down past my back and my you-know-what, light, light violet eyes, a sort of pale complexion, and a very skinny body, but I just don't see myself pretty. Not in the least bit. So when Draco asked me, I was surprised.

So. I'm here, at the top of the steps, looking down shyly. There were a few Ball couples talking and laughing, neither of them looking my direction. I took a deep breath, and came fully into view of others. Everybody gasped when they saw me. I smiled shyly, and slowly and cautiously walked down the steps, careful not to fall over my hated silver high heels. I wasn't a high-heel person, I was more into sneakers.

Besides my hated shoes, I wore a beautiful short purple-white dress with a silver Egyptian necklace and bracelet. My long, black, gleaming hair was left down so I could allow it to flow behind me. When I reached the bottom step, Draco came into view. He looked me up and down, and I blushed. He then gently took my hand and started leading me to the Great Hall, where the dance was being held.

Suddenly, I tripped and nearly fell forward, but Draco caught me and helped me steady myself. "I hate high-heels." I mumbled after thanking my date. "Why did you wear them, then?" Draco asked, his blue-grey eyes watching my every move. I sighed. "Because I don't want to look like a fool wearing sneakers with a dress." I told him.

"I've seen you wear sneakers with your school clothes before." he said, giving any guy staring at me a Back-Off-She's-Mine look. "Well, yes, but a skirt is no different than a dress." I whispered to him. "Yes it is. Sort of." he muttered. "Draco, please don't argue with me." I whined at him quietly. He sighed, and lead me onto the dance floor.

He then went in front of me and faced me. The music started playing and we started waltzing. Soon, everybody (even the teachers) joined in.

When it was 8:30 PM, slow dancing started and Draco lead me to an empty table. I had to admit, I actually had fun tonight. I was wondering if Draco had enjoyed himself as well. I stiffled a yawn, suddenly tired. Draco noticed and pulled me closer. I stretched my arms across his body, then rested my head on his shoulders. And he started brushing my hair behind my ear.

I snuggled up against him and slept.

After a while, Draco woke me up. "C'mon, wake up. Party's over." he whispered, nudging his shoulder that I was sleeping on. I stretched and slowly woke up. He helped me stand up and started leading me out of the Great Hall.

"Uh, just a moment, you two." a voice called to us. We both turned to see Professor Dumbledore standing in the center of the dance floor. "What is it, Professor?" Draco sighed sleepily. I could tell that he was tired and wanted to go to bed. To be honest, I was tired, too. I snuggled up against him, trying to sleep while standing.

"I just received a letter from Dr. John Hammoned a few moments ago. He wants the both of you to go the island Isle Sorna to find an injured herbivore that somehow escaped inGen's property a few weeks ago." Dumbledore explained to us. A few students gasped with shock and surprise.

Suddenly, I was awake again, but this time, I was shocked. An injured herbivore? I turned to Dumbledore. "What kind?" I asked him. He seemed to know what I meant.

"A dinosaur you would call a Pachycephulosaurus." he replied. I nearly stumbled back in shock. A bone-headed dinosaur? When did this breed come onto the island?

"But-But...I thought the Brachiosaurus, the Stegosaurus, the Triceratops, and the Diplodocus were the only herbivores on that island." I stammered. People were staring at me, wondering how on Earth I knew about these breeds. "Until a month ago." Dumbledore told me. "A few new breeds were shipped to Isle Sorna from Isle Nublar on March 9th."

"But-But...." I sputtered, then I fainted into Draco's arms. When did Dr. Hammoned plan this? I was so confused.

Draco's POV

Isle Sorna and Isle Nublar? Weren't those islands only in the Jurassic Park movies that Violet told me about? I shook my head, confused. And what in the world was a Pachycephulosaurus? I didn't know, I was too confused.

Violet sputtered, then I watched as she fainted into my arms. I wondered if she was going to be alright. Ok, ok, I confess. I love her, everything about her just...sort of...draws me in. I held her in my arms, bringing her close to my chest.

I looked up at Dumbledore. I gave him a suspicious look. "And what does this Dr. John Hammoned want with us?" I asked him. "Well, Dr. Hammoned has taken Violet on a dinosaur tour once and he knows that she knows everything about dinosaurs. No matter what kind." he explained. "And he wants the both of you to find the injured animal and bring it back to the property."

"But what does this have to do with me? I know nothing about these things. I didn't even know they still existed!" I told him, growing even more confused. "That's why you'll be going with Violet. She'll tell you everything you need to know about these animals. I assure you." Dumbledore replied.

Holding tightly to Violet with my left hand, I used my right hand to rub my temples. I was so confused, my brain hurt.

"You two leave at 5:30 in the morning." Dumbledore told me. "Professor Snape will be the one excorting you to the inGen helicopter in London. I will explain everything to your parents as soon as I can."

With no other choice, I nodded. I would have to explain to Violet about this when she woke up, which probably wo't be 'til we got on the helicopter. I turned and carried Violet out of the Great Hall.

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At 4:25 the next morning, I woke up and quickly packed up for the island. When I was finished, I sighed a deep sigh. I was still pretty confused about this whole Going-To-The-Island-And-Saving-A-Dinosaur thing. I knew I wouldn't be able to use my wand, so I put that in my Hogwarts trunk for safe-keeping. I wondered what my parents would say about this. They probably won't be happy about it, and worry about me a lot.

I pushed these thoughts aside and focused on getting my backpack and lucky pack downstairs. Everybody else was still asleep, so I just slipped out of the Slytherin common room and out the little passageway our painting always covered up.

Near the Great Hall, I spotted Violet sitting against the wall with her face buried between her knees. I walked up to her. "You ready?" I asked her. She slowly looked up at me and nodded. Then her face twisted into an expression I couldn't quite read. "Are you alright?" I asked her, worried. She didn't answer, but she was looking thoughtful.

"Hey, I'm just as confused about this as you are, Violet. Let's just try and enjoy ourselves in finding this Pachycephulo-whatever." I told her. She nodded slowly. I helped her up, and she slipped on her backpack. It looked like she had a lucky pack, too. We were both going to need luck at the island-if we could get it.

We waited for Snape to come get us, but it was taking forever. I get impatient easily. I heard Violet mumble something, but I couldn't really understand what she said. I turned to her. "What?" I asked, raising an eyebrow in confusion. "Pachycephulosaurus. That's what the dinosaur is called." she told me. I sneered a bit. "Sure." I said sarcastically. I still couldn't really say the word.

"It takes time to learn the names. It took me about a month to pronounce Pteranodon." she whispered. "Pterano-what?" I said, my face scrunching up in frustration and confusion. "See what I mean?" she muttered. I sighed. Spending so much time with her wasn't easy, though I wanted it to be.

We waited for Snape for another 20 minutes, then I got frustrated and really impatient. "C'mon. We're leaving without him." I said, grabbing my lucky pack and Violet's.

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here's Draco's clothes for the trip to Isle Sorna: http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/set.30880953.qDnncXJw4BGBkvaL8ogKkw.s.jpg

and here's Violet's clothes for the trip to Isle Sorna: http://cf2.polyvoreimg.com/set.30881446.jDogynRw4BG1YWQUKkR11Q.s.jpg