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http://foreverfandom.net/viewstory.php?sid=44&textsize=0&chapter=11It was incredible. It was wonderful. It was *perfect*.
And best of all, Draco hadn't had to make it up.
He listened in vindictive pleasure as his House tore into dinner and the beginnings of the transfer students' flight exam with equal fervor. The most disastrous starts, and therefore the best ones to insult, had been Minamino's and Jaganshi's. Draco could rip into that bastard Minamino in public without singling himself out for retaliation.
"It's just *terrible*," Pansy cooed, oozing false sympathy across the table at Minamino. "It must be so embarrassing for you, ruining your broom like that! Even Longbottom never damaged his back in first year!"
That was a brilliant point. Pansy was in excellent form tonight, Draco thought.
"I *do* hope they aren't charging you for it," she added. "Broomsticks are terribly expensive."
Minamino smiled weakly at her. "So I've noticed. The Millenium seemed ridiculously high-priced. One would think it was formal kimono."
Draco ignored the strange comment. "Can't you afford it, Minamino?" he sneered.
"With my pocket money?" the redhead replied. "Of course not. I'm going to have to write 'Kaasan. Do you know if Gringotts will exchange yen?"
"They don't," Draco lied smugly.
Minamino's face fell. "Oh. That is unfortunate. What about okane?"
"I'm afraid not."
"Such backwards creatures, goblins," Minamino grumbled. He turned a charming smile on Draco, and the blond tensed. "You seem very knowledgable, Mr. Malfoy." Draco relaxed slightly. "Most wizards wouldn't even know the difference between okane and yen. It's refreshing that you do."
Draco raised his chin haughtily. It was about time Minamino began to behave properly towards him. "I try to keep abreast of these things. It's that sort of knowledge that sorts the wheat from the chaff."
"Very true. I was wondering, though..." The redhead's smile sweetened. "Since you know the difference between okane and yen, perhaps you can explain to me the difference between Galleons and money?"
Draco flushed in outrage.
"And on that note, gentlemen," Minamino stood, smiling directly at Draco, "I believe I shall take my leave of you." He bowed politely. "Gochisousama. Enjoy your dessert." The redhead left, as Slytherins turned to Draco in confusion.
"Don't look at me," he snapped. "I don't know what the hell he said either!"
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