A/N: This was originally written for the summer wishlist event 2016 at rarepairshorts on LJ. Not beta'd, so please forgive any lingering mistakes. xx

Prompter/Prompt:,icarly Pansy/Hermione: It started with an apology.

Warnings: Post-War, Femmeslash.

Disclaimer: JKR owns the world and characters of Harry Potter, not me. I'm not making any money from the posting of this story.

You've Got Me Speechless

Hermione's eyes widened as she stared at the witch in front of her. She blinked twice, trying to see if she was actually hallucinating the whole thing. Because there was no way Pansy Parkinson just apologised to her.

"Ugh, Granger, did you even hear what I said?" The black-haired witch in front of her huffed, putting her hands on her hips in frustration. "Here I am, trying to make amends like you referenced to in your speech at the Ministry last month, and you're not even listening."

"I'm sorry, Pansy," Hermione said quickly, not wanting to incur the Slytherin's temper. "I just… I'm a bit surprised, that's all."

Pansy's harsh expression softened slightly. "Yes, well, I wasn't the nicest person in school, so I don't blame you for being shocked."

"Yes, well, you did try and turn Harry over to Voldemort," Hermione reminded her, arching a brow.

Pansy flushed, looking abashed. "Yes, well, it's been two years and you'll find I've done a lot of growing up. Spending time Stateside really helped readjust my perspective of things."

"And your first order of business when returning to England is to apologise to me?" Hermione asked. "I'm sorry, Pansy, but can you see why that's a little strange?"

"Well, not just you, but everyone I've been cruel to. I've already spoken with the Weasleys."

"You have?" Hermione asked incredulously. She wondered why Ron hadn't said anything.

"I knew that you had taken over Flourish and Blotts, so I knew I needed to come see you here. As I said before, Granger," Pansy paused, taking a deep breath. "I'm sorry for all the pain I've caused you during our youth. I know I made some stupid mistakes, and I hope that in time, I can make up for them." She bowed her head slightly, her cheeks a light pink.

"You're forgiven, Pansy," Hermione said quickly. She gave the witch a warm smile. "Everyone deserves a second chance."

"You've given Draco a second chance, haven't you?" Pansy inquired coyly.

Hermione laughed. "Yes, I have. We've grown quite close."

"Like… dating close?" Pansy inquired.

Her laugh deepened. "No need to be jealous, Pansy. I'm not into wizards." To Hermione's surprised, Pansy didn't look the least bit shocked at the revelation.

"I'm not jealous," Pansy retorted, rolling her eyes. "I'm not into wizards, either." She shocked Hermione completely when she winked at the other witch. "Well, Granger, as I've said, let me know if there's anything I can do to help make amends between us." Pansy waved over her shoulder as she exited the book shoppe.

Hermione stood, completely stunned at what had just transpired. Her eyes certainly did not watch Pansy's hips sway seductively as she exited the shoppe.

Three weeks later, Hermione informed Pansy that a dinner for two was just what she needed to do to make amends between them complete.