"I can't believe I'm getting detention because of you!" Hermione yelled as she walked down the hall to McGonagall's office.
"You didn't have to follow us," George laughed.
"If you didn't feel the need to try and keep everyone out of trouble, you wouldn't get in trouble yourself," Fred added. Both the twins looked proud of themselves. They had managed to sneak into the kitchen and successfully eat a wonderful meal.
"You know, the only reason we even got caught is because you had to go and yell at us," George added as an afterthought. It had dawn on him that they would have gotten away with it had she not been there. Not that they were upset with her. They were happy that they could have actually made it without detention.
"If you two would just behave, I wouldn't have to," she crossed her arms.
Both twins scoffed at her. "How long have you known us?" They looked at each other triumphantly when they saw the tiniest spark of a smile cross her face. "Come on, Hermione, you love us," Fred started.
"Whether you want to admit it or not," George added, grinning.
"Let's just get this over with," she sighed as she opened the door to McGonagall's office. "Professor?"
"Ah, Ms. Granger. George and Fred. I must say, I'm surprised to see one of you here," she nodded.
"Well, you know me, professor, don't like to get in trouble, but my brother here needed me," George smiled.
"Yes, I'm sure he did Mr. Weasley," she shook her head with a smile. "The three of you are to serve three days detention," she started.
"Three days? Professor, that means we can't go to Hogsmeade this weekend," Hermione protested.
"Yes, that is correct," she nodded.
"But professor," George started.
"That's not right," Fred finished.
"If this was the first time this happened, I might be more lenient. But as many times as you've been caught, nothing seems to work. Perhaps this will make you think twice next time."
"Professor, all due respect, but this this is the first time I've been-"
"Ms. Granger, you are fully aware of the consequences of being out after bed. As are you fully aware of the consequences of being in the kitchen. I would think that with our guests here, you would be on your best behavior. We are hosting a very important event and I don't want anymore problems. I'm sorry you got mixed up in this, but I will not budge. Now you will be on kitchen duty this weekend. That means helping the house elves prepare the food as well as detail cleaning the entire kitchen."
"Professor, please," Fred and George both protested. They hated cleaning. More than anything.
"I don't want to hear anymore about it. I'll expect you three in the kitchen tomorrow after classes. If you don't show up, I'll be sending a letter to your mother. I believe we all know how well that will turn out," she warned.
"Fine," they both pouted. Hermione stood silent. One the one hand, she was upset to be missing Hogsmeade, but on the other hand, she was glad to be helping the house elves instead of polishing trophies.
"Now you three return to your house dormitory and stay in until morning."
The three nodded and walked out of the office. "I can't believe I got sucking into this with you two," she muttered as she walked ahead of them.
"Oh come on, Granger," Fred sped up and put his arm around her shoulder. When she shoved him off, George placed his arm around her.
"Think of it as a bonding experience," he grinned.
"So you have to spend the whole weekend with my brothers?" Ron raised an eyebrow. "How could McGonagall be so cruel? he laughed.
"I know," she huffed. "And no Hogsmeade," she sighed.
"It's a shame you can't go to Hogsmeade. I wish you could go with us. We could stay-"
No, Harry. It sucks that I can't go, but I want you guys to go have fun for me. Enjoy the company of the Beauxbatton girls," she laughed. "Maybe you should even try to ask one of them to the Yule Ball."
"Yeah, maybe," Harry laughed.
"I don't think I can talk to them," Ron shook his head anxiously, earning a laugh from his friends.
"Ready for a fun-filled weekend?" George leaned over the back of the couch so his face was next to Hermione's.
"It's gonna be a blast," Fred leaned in on her other side.
"You two get out of here. You'll get to bother me all weekend. Let me mentally prepare," she shook her head as she stood up.
"Oh, you know you're looking forward to it," Fred grinned.
"Every girl in here would love to be in the position to spend the entire weekend with two good looking guys," George mirrored his brother's expression.
"Well, then maybe you should find one of them to bother," she smiled back.
"Ouch," they both looked hurt. "No matter. We're looking forward to spending the weekend with you," George smiled again.
"Oh great," she muttered as they walked away. "This is going to be a long weekend."
