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The Secret Side of Vanity Chapter 1: ~~
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The Secret Side of Vanity

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Stefdarlin

Draco discovers his father's secret of success.

Humor Drabble/100-Word Potter Place Fun 413 Words 1 Chapter Complete
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Disclaimer: Don't own it, never will.


Draco wandered the halls of his family’s estate. At the moment, his mother and father were away and had left him to make sure the house-elves did their work. There were times, like this, when he hated the summer. He wanted to be with his friends, not stuck in this mausoleum of a house with nothing to do but dodge or punish the servants. It was boring.

After making sure the house-elves were working diligently, Draco snuck upstairs to his parents’ bedroom. His discovery of his father’s Playwizard collection usually proved to entertain him when he was bored, but he tossed the latest issue back in the chest after an hour of ogling. He had already looked through it four times this week, and now, even that couldn’t hold his attention very long.

Sighing heavily, Draco rose from the floor and Levitated the trunk back to its usual place. As it lowered, he lost concentration when he tried to listen for his parents’ return at the same time. Before he could capture it, the chest struck the floor with a thud, and a section of the floor popped up like a door. Draco looked around nervously, holding his breath as he tried to listen for footsteps on the stairs. After a moment or two with no sound, he breathed a sigh of relief and moved forward to peer inside the open trapdoor.

Sucking in his breath, Draco’s eyes widened at his find. Inside, the small space was filled with strange, brightly colored containers. Tilting his head to the side, he read the package on top aloud, “Cocky: Thickening paste for fuller looking hair.”

Reaching in and growing more curious by the moment, he took out the next few items and read them to himself. “Power Play: Firm finish gel for control and shine, Self Absorbed: Mega nutrient shampoo, Smoothing Lusterizer: Smoothing stuff to shine, defrizz and tame.”

“What the bloody hell is this?” He asked the room at large.

Imagine his shock when he actually received a reply. “You think hair as attractive as mine comes naturally? Really, Draco.”


Prompt: Draco discovers his father's secret stash - Muggle hair care products , issued by eoforyth.

Thanks go to WritterMerrin for beta-ing this. And Sempra and OSUSprinks for suggestions on ways to care for your hair.

More Disclaimer: Hair products, sadly, do not belong to me either.


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Latest 25 Reviews for The Secret Side of Vanity

16 Reviews  |  3.06/10 Average

10/10

lyn_f

Heh!  I knew Lucius' locks could not have come about naturally!  He had to have had help!Nicely done, Stef! :)

Response from Stefdarlin (Author of The Secret Side of Vanity)

Aww, thank you, oh, Master of Prompts, you.  Tee hee.  I thought that too, heh.Thank you so much for your review.

10/10

luvsev

Hehehe. I like the names of the hair care products; they're quite clever. =)

Response from Stefdarlin (Author of The Secret Side of Vanity)

Heh heh.  I wish I could take credit for those, but alas, they are not mine.  Yes, the Bedhead people definitely know how to merchandise their products.  I just had to use them.Thank you so much for your review!!

10/10

snitchette

LOL So there are things tht Muggles can do better than Wizards after all...

Response from Stefdarlin (Author of The Secret Side of Vanity)

Ha ha!  It seems so, according to Lucius.  Thanks for your review. =o)

0/10

kimjo2

beautiful!  thanks

Response from Stefdarlin (Author of The Secret Side of Vanity)

And thank you for your review.

0/10

silverdoe

LOL. Bedhead! LOL

Response from Stefdarlin (Author of The Secret Side of Vanity)

I know.  Only the best for dear Lucius.  Tee hee.Thanks.

0/10

sunny33

You'd think Lucius would have already passed the secret on.  Least he could do! :)

Response from Stefdarlin (Author of The Secret Side of Vanity)

Hmmm, you have a point.  But then, wouldn't he feel ashamed of brandishing anything Muggle-related?  Heh, heh.Thank you for your review.

0/10

KellyH

LOL, Lucius you're so vain. XD

Response from Stefdarlin (Author of The Secret Side of Vanity)

Tee hee, yes he is.  Thanks so much.

0/10

sempra

Lol, I love it. Lucius' line at the end is perfect. I can imagine the look he is giving Draco for his naivete. Also loved the product names and am totally gobsmacked that they are real! Am going to hunt them down because I have to see them. And by hunt, I mean go to the supermarket.

Response from Stefdarlin (Author of The Secret Side of Vanity)

Aww, thank you.  I knew when I saw the names I just had to use them.  I am honoured by your review.~Hugs~ and happy hunting, lol.

0/10

Mazzy

LOL!! Maybe that's why Draco ends up with the 'receding hairline' - because he found Lucius' stash and then took his own overuse of them. hee hee

Response from Stefdarlin (Author of The Secret Side of Vanity)

Lol, maybe.  It all started his second year at Hogwarts...Thank you for your review.

0/10

debjunk

Lol.  Ah, the bounce and body are from jars and bottles.

Response from Stefdarlin (Author of The Secret Side of Vanity)

Yes, almost like potions, but not quite, lol.Thanks for your review.

9/10

DawnEB

I wondered if anyone would take the prompt.  I like that it was better hidden than the pr0n, and the names/descriptions (imagining Lucius with untamed frizzy hair )Well doneDawn/eoforyth

Response from Stefdarlin (Author of The Secret Side of Vanity)

Tee hee.  Yes, the Bedhead product line made for wonderful accessories to the fic, lol.  Of course Lucius would hide Muggle items better than wizarding ones, porn included, lol.Thank you!

0/10

apisa_b

LOLThere are a few things Muggles do better than wizards, it seems.

Response from Stefdarlin (Author of The Secret Side of Vanity)

Tee hee, it looks that way.  And seeing how I have never heard JKR refer to potion ingredients for hair care, bedhead seems the way to go.  Thank you.

10/10

morgaine_dulac

Snort! What is it with people and being mean to Lucius this week? heheI enjoyed this very much! /M

Response from Stefdarlin (Author of The Secret Side of Vanity)

I honestly have no idea!  eoforyth made me do it, yeah, that's it.  LOL.  Though I might admit it is a bit fun to pick on him.  Almost as much fun as it is to pick on our dear Potions professor.I am very glad you enjoyed it.  Thank you so much for your review.

Response from morgaine_dulac (Reviewer)

No! Don't pick on Severus

0/10

Anonymous

Haha, cute.  So, either Draco doesn't really has his dad's hair, or he just doesn't bother taking care of it like Lucius. 

LOL, aw, silly Lucius.

Author's Response: Hmm, as I see it, this was the summer after Draco's first year.  In the second movie, I can't help noticing Draco's slicked back appearance.  LOL.

  Thanks for your review.

0/10

teshara

haha!

Response from Stefdarlin (Author of The Secret Side of Vanity)

Tee hee, thanks.

0/10

ApollinaV

Bwahahaha!  The prompt was Lucius gets caught, but I'd say it was Draco that got caught... nearly with his pants down.  I don't know what would be worse, sharing porn with a parent, or secrets of haircare.

Response from Stefdarlin (Author of The Secret Side of Vanity)

Lol, I'm not sure either.  Somehow, I don't think Draco could get past the fact that his father would use anything Muggle-made. Thanks for your review.

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