"What do you get if you add eye of newt with dragon's heath?" murmured Hermione.
She was sat in the Gryffindor common room at one of the small desks to the side of the cosy room. Her two best friends, Ron and Harry, were seated by the roaring fire playing a game of chess.
"Umm…" she muttered pouring over her Potions books. Suddenly two shadows fell over her table. She looked up.
"Hermione…" said Parvati sweetly.
"Will you come with us a moment?" asked Lavender.
"But my essay, I need to finish it and…" But before she could finish, the two girls had dragged her off to their dormitory.
"Sit," ordered Parvati, pointing to Hermione's bed.
"What do you want?" Hermione asked.
The two looked at each other and smirked.
"Well Hermione. We realised today that we have been living in the same dormitory for 6 years and we have yet to spend some quality girlie time with you…" began Parvati.
"That's cause I've never wanted to spend "quality girlie time" with you." Replied Hermione, rolling her eyes.
Lavender sighed, "Whatever. We, like many others, think you are spending too much time in the company of boys. So in your honour, on Saturday night this room is playing host to our first Hogwarts sleepover!"
"What!" yelped Hermione; "As if you could get away with that! Besides, I like being with Harry and Ron. So now if you'll excuse me, I'll just be going-"
Parvati held her down. "I don't think so. Look Hermione, we just want to get to know you. You're always with the boys, and we can't really talk to you. Besides, it's not natural."
"Why isn't it? So what if I do spend all my time with Harry and Ron? I find boys easier to talk to."
"Well we'll change that." Said Lavender, linking arms with Hermione.
"Yep," said Parvati taking her other arm.
Hermione frowned and tried to wriggle away, but the two girls had a surprisingly strong grip on her.
"Look, we have a proposition for you. You have to spend the rest of the week with us. No contact with Harry or Ron whatsoever! So you can see what you've been missing."
"Well, I don't really think I've missed that much…Besides, I can't."
"I think she's scared." Said Parvati to Lavender. "She's frightened that this will be the one thing she can't do."
Hermione glared. "Fine. I'll do it, a whole week without talking to Harry and Ron. Easy."
"And you have to hang around with us."
"- Join in our conversations."
"- Come shopping with us."
" - And come to our sleepover on Saturday."
After shaking hands the two girls left the room leaving Hermione by herself.
Oh no, she thought with a groan, what have I got myself into?
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BEEP BEEP BEEP-BEEP, BEEP BEEP BEEP-BEEP.
Groaning, Hermione slammed her hand onto her alarm clock. It felt like the middle of the night. As much as she loved school, she hated how early it started.
"Uurrghh," she moaned, rubbing her eyes. Shrugging off the feeling of dread in her stomach, she stood up and walked to the shower.
"Hey 'Mione," said Parvati who was stood brushing her teeth.
Lavender combed her long blonde hair and said a cheery 'hello'.
"Oh no," groaned Hermione. She suddenly remembered why she'd woken up feeling so bad.
The two girls sidled towards her. "Hermione… We've decided that now you're hanging around with us…"
"To be completely honest Hermione… What Lavender is trying to say is that we're going to give you a makeover." Said Parvati bluntly.
"What? No! You can't!" said a horrified Hermione.
"We can and we will. Sit,"
Hermione shook her head stubbornly.
"SIT!" ordered Parvati.
Nodding meekly, she sat down.
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"Ta-da! All done!"
Smiling, a very happy Parvati thrust a mirror towards her. It was obviously a very expensive mirror. It was quite small but could change to whatever size you wanted it. Tiny dancing fairies circled the outside, sprinkling glitter in every direction. But it wasn't the mirror that made Hermione gasp; it was the reflection in it.
Her mouth open, she gaped at what she saw in front of her. Her usually bushy hair was now sleek and shiny; it cascaded down her back in soft curls.
"Is that me?" breathed Hermione.
"Sure is, now go get changed," said Lavender cheerfully.
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"Do I look ok?" asked Hermione anxiously. She stared into the huge mirror. Lavender had insisted on shortening her skirt, despite her protest ("Hermione, your skirt comes down to your ankles, it wouldn't hurt to show a bit of leg.")
"You look gorgeous." Said Parvati, looking proudly at her handiwork.
"I'm not sure." Said Hermione with a frown. "It just isn't me. I don't feel comfortable."
"But you look great." Piped up Lavender as she swung her bag onto her shoulder. "Come on, we're going to be late for breakfast."
Chatting about their lessons for that day, they walked down the stairs.
"Hey Hermione." Ron said as he came down from his dormitory. "Can you check my homework- WOW! Hemione, you look like a girl!"
"Wow, the compliments just come rolling in, don't they?" said Hermione, frowning at her red-headed friend.
Harry looked up and his mouth dropped along with nearly everyone's in the common room.
"Hermione?"
"What did you do?"
"Doesn't she look great?"
"Hey Hermione!"
"'Mione!"
"Go out with me!"
She continued walking, ignoring the loud yelling behind her. Once they climbed out the portrait hole Hermione let out a giggle.
"Did you see their faces?
The other two girls began laughing too, until they were all leaning on each other for support.
Gasping for breath, Hermione suggested that they go for breakfast.
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"No Hermione…" scolded Parvati as she put the bacon and eggs back on their rightful plates. "You have to eat healthier."
"This is healthy. It has all the protein and vitamins and-"
Parvati sighed and picked up Hermione's plate, piling it with toast and fruit.
Hermione made sick noises. "I can't survive a whole day with nothing but… rabbit food!"
"If we can survive, you can. Now eat up, we have a big day ahead of us."
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God, this is so boring. - P
I know. Does he even know he's dead? - L
Girls, you're supposed to be listening! - H
Yeah, remind me how we are supposed to do that without falling asleep? -P
If I can manage it, you can - H
Oh haha, 'Mione. Damn copycat… Memory of an elephant. Lol:0) - L
You're just jealous :0p - H
Meanie - L
You're the mean one. Poor Harry and Ron, they must be so confused - H
You mean poor Harry. Ron is so clueless he wouldn't notice if you jumped off a cliff and died. - L
OI! He's my friend!
Actually, he is a bit stupid - H
Understatement of the year - L
BLAH… BLOOO! - P
Well, err - H
That was random - L
What? I haven't written for a while! - P
And whose fault is that? - L
Hey Hermione, I have a dare for you. - P
Bring it on! - H
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Oh. My. God! I can't believe she did that! - P
I've never seen anyone that angry. -L
I didn't think he'd notice - P
Well when somebody chucks an ink pot at you and yells "Oi professor. Did you know that you're dead?" I think you're bound to notice. - L
I can't believe he sent her out. She's going to get in so much trouble! - P
Was this our doing? - L
Nah… I don't we could change one person that dramatically in half a day - P
I wouldn't say that. She's a rebel waiting to burst out! All those years where she was a know-it-all was just her covering up for her wild-side! - L
Have you been reading your Muggle stories again?… - P
Yes - L
Well stop! - P
No – L
Yes - P
No – L
Yes - P
No – L
Yes - P
No – L
Yes - P
No – L
Yes - P
No – L
Yes - P
No – ooh! Lunchtime! - L