I posted a Robert Frost Challenge in the H/Hr section, as well, but with a different poem. Here are the rules:

1. The narration of the story must be told from either Draco or Ginny's point of view. (The ship, obviously, is Draco/Ginny.)
2. The whole story must revolve around one of the characters (Draco or Ginny) pouring their heart and soul to one another. So, basically, throughout the entire story, only one of them is talking - confessing something, be it adimiration, fright or hate; it cannot be love.
3. The person speaking must ask one, and only one question throughout the entire story. So make a it a meaningful and good one, at that.
4. The last words must be spoken by the narrator, either aloud or during the narration of the story, and they must be an answer to the single question asked, which could have been at any point during the story.
5. There must be a mention of at least three characters, two adults and one student.
6. The story must take place during Draco's seventh year and Ginny's sixth year.
7. The story must take place in a classroom and it cannot be said how they both ended up inside of it.
8. There can be no other character's involved in the story, only the three who are mentioned and spoken about.
9.No name-calling. If they do use each other's names, it must be by either their first or last names, only.
10. Use the entire poem in the story. It should make sense. The story must hint or symbolize an evolving relationship (friendship or other) between the two characters.

''Fire and Ice'' Robert Frost

Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.

Have fun.

If Draco is the narrator, then Ginny is the one who asks the question and Draco answers it. He can either say it aloud or to himself, but it has to be at the very end. Same with Ginny as the narrator.

To answer you second question; if Draco is the narrator, then he would be listening to Ginny speaking - he would not be speaking, because he is the narrator. He may only speak at the very end (but that is up to you if he says anything aloud). The narrator (let's again say Draco) may comment on whatever it is that Ginny is saying, but not aloud so that she would hear his words.

Did that answer your questions?

For the poem.... does it have to be said in one piece or can it be scattered in the story?

Okay... here's a question. Is there a word/chapter limit? I am taking this challenge (by the way.... lol)

-Mackenzie

This is a very interesting challenge... I would like to take it up but it's a bit too confusing, I'd be afraid I'd leave something out.

But I'd love to read any of the finished works!

XTina

One chapter . . . as long as you would like.

As citrus587 said, does the poem have to be in all one chunk?

Also, can the two people be talking about love (i.e. ranting about a boyfriend/girlfriend)?

And just to make you smile: are you /sure/ I can't have Ginny call Draco a b*stard?