An Honest Deception

by Clever Lass

Drabble, which is a piece of writing exactly 100 words in length. Hermione has been gone all night, and the next morning her two best friends catch her in the Gryffindor common room and demand to know where she was. WIKTTfriendly.

1. A Minor Deception

"Morning, Hermione. Where were you last night?"

"None of your business." She grinned at him.

"What?" He looked puzzled.

"Hey, Harry. She say where she was last night?"

"Morning, Ron. It's none of your business, either."

"Huh? Where were you?"

"Not telling."

"Oh, come on! You can tell us; we're your best friends!"

"Oh?"

"Honest, Hermione. So where were you?"

She shrugged. "In the dungeons."

"Why on earth—? What about Snape?"

"Oh, you've learned my secret. I'm having a passionate affair with the Potions Master."

Pause.

Ron scowled. "Fine, then. Don't tell us."

Harry turned away. "Ask a silly question…"