Title: The Submission Author: drcjsnider Rating: PG-13 Word Count: 494 Notes/Warning: Language.

Written for the livejournal community dramione_ldws challenge #5 prompt: ice cream. Draco Malfoy was dismissed by most of his acquaintances as a man without deep thoughts. This assumption was patently untrue. Draco had deep thoughts, but they were thoughts

concerning issues about which that most of the Wizarding World did not give a fuck. For example, he was the author of a pamphlet entitled, Muggles Dont Have Much, But They Have a Lot of It. While his treatise had not been a best-seller, it had become supplemental reading in Muggle Studies classes throughout Europe. Draco believed his new project, however, would appeal to a more general wizarding audience.

He, therefore, shopped it around to several different publishing houses until hed finally gotten a nibble of interest at Owl and Unicorn Press. Mr. Malfoy, what do you plan on entitling your book? The Needless Season: Why the Wizarding World Should Unite to Do Away with Summer and Lengthen Spring and Fall for the Benefit of Muggles and Wizards Alike. Bit of a mouthful, isnt it? asked the bushy haired senior acquisitions editor.

Those six words reminded Draco vividly that he despised Hermione Granger. Its a working title, he replied through clenched teeth. She nodded primly and went back to examining her notes. Who do you think would purchase this book? Academics, healers, government officials, anyone interested in the possible impact of the seasons on magical ability. Hermione nodded. The subject itself is intrinsically fascinating and has not

received the attention it deserves. Draco smirked. Maybe Granger had mellowed with age, like a fine wine or a cask of Kentucky bourbon. Unfortunately, I dont see how your book actual y addresses the issue. The proposed table of contents looks more like a stream-ofconciseness-wank than a paradigm challenging methodological evaluation. Chapter 1 Magical Arch and Temperature: If I Had

To Guess There Is Probably a Coloration, Chapter 2 Ice Cream Brain Freeze: Does It Kill Magic?, Chapter 3 The Witch and the Low Cut Top: The Most-Likely Explanation for Womens Success in the Wizarding Economy; this is all complete bunk. Were you planning on doing ANY research for the book? Draco took back every kind thought hed ever had about her - both of them. Im more of a

philosopher than a scientist. This press does not publish philosophy, especially by someone who just makes it up as he goes. Then why did you agree to meet with me? Draco growled. Is this just an opportunity to get back at the mean ol Slytherin who use to taunt you? It was now Hermiones turn to smirk. No. I brought you here because I want you to author How Bad Wizards Can Win the Hearts of

Good Witches, for our new line of selfhelp books. I know nothing about that topic, Draco admitted. Ive only ever attempted to win the hearts of evil witches. Mmmm, Hermione hummed, tapping her quil against her chin several times. Perhaps, I could help with the research. Draco grinned. Granger had definitely improved with age.