His Magical Nuisance
AN: I do not own the characters in Harry Potter or Jekyll and Hyde, I only write for fun! Just letting everyone know that Hermione's character is slightly different for style purposes and is a mix of Pauline Fossil from Ballet Shoes and includes Petrova and Posey from that story! Hope you all enjoy, and this story is Mature, so just warning you now!
Leaky Cauldron, London England, 1930s
It was a quiet summer day, Hermione Granger was working as a waitress in the Leaky Cauldron to get some extra money for school. Wearing a black frock, with a white collar and white cuffs. Her hair was blonde, straightened, and with a bow adorning it as a decoration. She also wore black heels to match, and white bobby socks. Everyone was relaxing and idly chatting amongst themselves when everyone noticed a tall, dark and handsome man walk through the doors. He sat at the bar, ordering himself a beer. He wore a grey pant suit with a blue tie, dark leather shoes and a dark over coat. She had never seen this man before, she could sense something not normal about him. He wasn't a wizard, but he wasn't entirely human either.
She turned her back for a moment to serve a woman and her daughter before she jumped hearing screaming and smashing glass. "What the fuck is this goat piss?! I asked for a fucking beer!" Tom the barkeep looked at this man with livid eyes. Hermione not having any of this, walking up to him she crossed her arms. "Excuse me, sir. It's called Butterbeer, it's what we drink here. If you don't like it, you could politely ask for a new drink. Or get up and leave! I will not allow you to insult this establishment." She narrowed her eyes at him. He looked at her, leaning against the bar, with a smirk on his face. His eyes darkening.
'Well, just who might you be?" His interest piqued and his head cocked. Hermione felt nervous all of a sudden, not sure how to gauge this man. "Hermione Granger." She tried not to let her stance falter. "Hermione Granger…Pretty name for a pretty lady." He grinned standing up. He then grabbed her by the wrists bringing her body closer to his. "Let's dance, shall we?"
She didn't know what to think, other than he was mad! She was forced into this wild, frenzied waltz with a mad man! "You know, not many women can stand up to someone like me." He laughed, spinning her around. She was somewhat terrified of him, but at the same time she felt this weird energy between them. An electrical current was tingling under her skin, her magic growing inside her. She felt breathless and looked up at him, he was mad, but damn was he handsome!
She was aware of the people staring at them, and worried if Hermione was going crazy too probably! She just went with it. "So, what is this place? A carnival?" He laughed, spinning her around. She just smirked amused "No, I'm a witch. This is a place for magical people. You're not a wizard, but I can tell there's something about you that's different."
He smirked playfully "A witch, eh? Can you do any magic tricks?" He cocked his head to the side, he grinned. He then brought her closer to him, aware that the people thought he was insane. Well he was, he was the craziest mad man they'd ever see. And this little thing was definitely interesting. "You know, you should show me something crazy. What's life without risk, huh? I mean we're all monsters here, are we not? I definitely am a monster." The young blonde's face faltered, not liking this question. She was not a dark witch. She only did light magic. "I can't. I'm not a monster." She moved away from him grabbing her things and running out the door, heading towards the only place she knew. The Empire. Bella Charming was the show girl there and bar keep, she was also the young witch's best friend and knew about her powers.
Hyde watched her leave, heaving a sigh "Oh well, guess she can't handle someone like me." He joked to himself, grabbing his coat. Tom the barkeep stared at him darkly "Get out of 'ere and never show your face 'ere again!" Hyde just laughed "Oh shut up you cowards!" He walked over crunching glass before heading out the door, wanting a good stiff drink at Bella's, unbeknownst to him that Hermione was heading there herself.
The Empire
Once Hermione headed into the bar, she noticed Bella just finishing up behind the bar "Ah, Hermione! Glad to see you, haven' seen you 'ere in a while." She smiled, but then noticed there was something awfully wrong. She poured two glasses of whiskey and passed one of the young girl. "You look like you could use one. What happened?" She asked gently, sitting across from Hermione to allow her to explain. Light jazz music playing in the background, and the atmosphere was smoky, like most jazz clubs.
"Oh Bella, I had the strangest encounter with a mad man!" She took a sip of her drink trying to relax. Bella leaned against the table to take Hermione's hand "Start at the beginning." She prodded gently. Hermione nodded taking a small breath before continuing "Well I was working at the Leaky Cauldron, when a handsome man came in, he was tall, had dark hair. He ordered a beer, but he didn't realize we served him Butterbeer. He started screaming and insulting the place, throwing his glass." She took another sip, Bella nodded listening to the story. "I stood up to him, told him he could leave if he didn't like it. He took me in his arms and started waltzing with me, in the middle of the damn floor! Just like that! He then asked about the place, I told him that I was a - witch." She whispered the last word gently. Bella nodded in understanding taking a sip of her drink.
"He then asked if I'd do magic for him. I'm not a damn toy!" She sighed, taking a sip again. Bella knew pretty much who Hermione was dealing with, Hyde could be a right arsehole. "I think I know how he is. He can be an ass, I know." Just as Bella said that, Hyde came in looking for a drink. He noticed her sitting with Hermione. He walked up to them laughing "Oh! So you know this little magical nuisance?" Bella glared up at him "Behave, you." She then got up to make him a drink, Hyde took her place.
"Didn't know you knew, Bella. She's a darling, isn't she?" He smirked at her, Hermione glared "Yes, I love her. She's my best friend." She impressed on the "best" part. Hyde rose his eyebrows "Wow, today keeps getting better and better." He took his drink from Bella and sipped it gently. Bella stood between them. Hermione got up "You're an ass you know that?! You insulted my work place, you acted crazy and scared people. Then you ask me to do magic in public?!" He stood up and laughed "Oh don't be such a child, dear." This pushed Hermione over the edge "How dare you!? I will not allow you to call me a child!" Just then the curtains caught fire, Hyde smirked, partly impressed and amused. "Well now, you can do magic little one." Hermione's body felt heated with anger, and something else….attraction? No one had challenged her like he did.
Bella saw the curtains go up in flames, not wanting her establishment to go up in flames, she slapped the both of them "Enough! You!" She pointed at Hyde "Sit down and behave." She then stared at Hermione "Alright?" She pressed, not wanting anymore shit in her bar. Hermione gasped at the hit and grabbed her face, but sat down nodding. Tears in her eyes gently. She took her drink and finished it, this man was so irritating. Taking his coat off and slinging over the chair, he sat comfortably glass in hand. "So, have we made up?" He asked. She shrugged and nodded, wiping her eyes. Bella went up on stage to sing, more and more people flooded in the establishment.
Hyde got up and went to Hermione's side, outstretching his hand "Dance?" He asked gently, Hermione looked up at him "I guess I don't have a choice now do I?" She took his hand with a small smile. He chuckled with a smirk "No." He lead her to the dance floor, Bella's smoky voice reaching his ears. He lead the young witch into a slow dance, not being as crazy as before. Hermione felt an electrical current flow through her body, she never felt like this before, it wasn't just attraction but her magic. It seemed like it was growing inside her, when she was around him. She felt it before in the Leaky Cauldron, but thought nothing of it till now. She had one hand in his and the other on his muscular bicep. They swayed on the spot, Hermione looked at Bella, she was watching them intently. She noticed Hyde looking at her and felt somewhat jealous. "What is your name anyway? I never got it." He looked down at her "Aren't you curious? The name is James Frederick Hyde. Most people just call me Hyde." She nodded "James, suits you." He chuckled "Thanks."
He turned them again until Hermione saw a poster on the back wall, it was an ad for Alice in Wonderland. She figured since she wouldn't be at the Leaky Cauldron, she should find a job that would be fun and where she could make some money over the summer. She gasped, letting him go and running towards it. Hyde just shook his head in amusement. She's in Lily mode now, flittering little thing. He thought while watching her. She grabbed the number of the ad, they were holding auditions tomorrow morning for casting. She went back to him with a grin "Maybe I'll be famous." He looked at the poster "Gonna be a little ballerina, eh? Or rather an actress?" She nodded "Actress, it's for the role of Alice. I'm going tomorrow." She realized she needed to get herself together by then and her sisters would be worrying where she was.
"I have to go, but I hope to see you around." She conjured up a little card with her name and address on it and gave it to him. She waved to Bella, who smiled and nodded at her. Hyde watched as the young girl got her things and left. Definitely in Lily mode, always rushing to be somewhere else. He then headed back to Bella, maybe seeing if they could have fun of their own in her apartment upstairs.
The next morning Hermione and her adopted sisters Posey (the youngest) and Petrova (the middle sister) helped her get ready and went down to the Princess Theatre with their mother. Posey was a red headed girl, about twelve years old, wearing a collared shirt, with coverall corduroy shorts, black shoes and bobby socks. Petrova was a dark haired girl, her hair in long pig tails with bangs. She wore a white lace skirt, a blue top and a beret, and the same shoes and socks. Hermione wore a black frock, with cuffs as before her hair straightened and adorned with a ribbon tied into an elegant bow on the side of her head. They took a taxi cab towards the theatre, Hermione was very nervous, never have gone to a audition before.
Once there the women headed to where they were supposed to, and Hermione lined up on the stage with all the other girls. So many wanted the role of Alice. Her family backstage waiting, Hermione noticed a panel of people and a man that looked like Hyde was there. She felt her breath catch in her throat, wondering if he was there to make fun of her later.
"You there, fair girl in black. What's your name?" An older man asked, looking very stern and serious. Hermione tried not to choke on her words "Hermione Granger, sir!" She called out, so they could hear her. He nodded "Step foreword to centre stage please." She did as instructed and saw bright lights on her, making her blink a few times. She looked at the panel and got even more nervous, but she really wanted this role. She wanted to be somebody in the Muggle World. So she thought of that.
"Would you like to sing, or recite?" The man asked, Hermione couldn't sing very well, so she decided to recite, was probably for the best. "I'll recite. A Midsummer Night's Dream. Puck." She took a deep breath and started to recite.
I am that merry wanderer
of the night. I jest to Oberon
and make him smile.
When I a fat
and bean-fed horse beguile,
neighing in likeness
of a filly foal.
Sometimes lurk I
in a gossip's bowl,
in very likeness
of a roasted crab.
And when she drinks,
against her lips I bob,
and on her withered dewlaps
pours the ale.
The man nodded, applauding "Very good, Hermione will play the role of Alice. Go backstage to get you're schedule and things." Hermione grinned happily and went backstage, some of the girls giving her envious glares. Hermione didn't even notice Hyde going behind stage. Bella was there too, hugging her gently "I had to come! I couldn't not see you in action Mione. Congrats." She leaned into Hermione's ear "Maybe come for a drink later?" She winked and headed back to the Empire.
While Hermione's family was busy Hyde appeared "Well, now that was a performance. Congratulations." He smirked, making Hermione nervous and tingly again. "Thank you." She blushed and smiled. She moved closer to him "I was thinking, maybe later we could get together? I'm going to spending some time at the hotel across the street. I just wanted some alone time." She flirted subtly, he picked up on it and gave her a card "If you need anything come and see me. I live with a roommate of mine, this is his address. See you later, magical nuisance." He bowed mockingly and smirked before making his way out.
Hermione got the rest of her things before noticing that someone's hat had been placed into her bag, she frowned. Maybe someone forgot it? Or Hyde left it. She headed back home with her sisters and mother, packing a bag for the hotel. She checked out the hat once she got home and discovered a name Dr. Robert Jekyll. She looked at the card and saw it had his name on it. This was his hat, but then why did Hyde have it? She sighed, realizing she'd have to give it back.
Grabbing her bag, and his hat she headed over to Dr Robert Jekyll's home, hoping to sort all this out. She couldn't help but smile, she was finally going to be somebody other than the brightest witch of her age.