A/N: Herman proves to Larissa that she's not as nerdy as she thought. Genderbent!AU. Draco/Hermione.
Submission for:
The Gender-Swap Boot Camp Challenge: Lost
The "As Many As You Want" Competition: He'd always hated apples
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.
Herman walked through the halls with his bookbag at his hip. He was going to head outside to sit by the Lake and probably get some work done. Harley and Rhonda were doing 'things' he'd rather not know about and Gene was busy with his friends in his year. Maybe Herman needed more friends. There were Lavian and Parker, but he never really got along with them, especially now that Lavian was being very vocal about his feelings towards Rhonda. There was Luno but Herman always thought there was something a bit off about the blond-haired wizard. Herman sighed. He would just enjoy the time to himself.
"Hey Granger!" someone called out and Herman spun. His face then set in a scowl as he discovered who had called him.
Larissa sauntered up towards him before saying, "Where's a know-it-all like you heading to that's not the library?"
Herman closed his eyes before turning around and saying, "I don't have time for this, Malfoy. Take your comments where someone actually wants them."
Larissa giggled, "Someone's a bit miffed today. Scarhead and Weaselette ditched you for someone better?"
Herman turned back to the blonde-haired girl, "Watch your mouth, Malfoy. You have no idea what you're talking about."
Larissa said, "I mean, I've seen the way Potter looks at Weaselbee and then there's Brown to consider."
A blue spell flew towards Larissa who leaned out of the way. She tsked, "Didn't your muggleborn mother teach you any manners, Granger?"
Herman frowned but said nothing more. He knew he shouldn't have let Malfoy get to him. If anyone had seen their interaction, he would certainly be the one in trouble not her.
"But seriously, who would want you? You probably haven't even kissed anyone," Larissa teased.
"I've kissed someone," Herman shouted.
"And did they die after? I doubt anyone would kiss you willingly," Larissa said.
Herman didn't know what happened then. Larissa had hit some nerve within him and he just acted on impulse. With two quick strides, he was before her. She opened her mouth in shock and Herman took the chance to lean in give her a deep kiss.
Hormones coursed through his veins as he got lost in this girl. It didn't matter that this was just to prove a point. Herman couldn't help but notice the texture of Larissa's lips against his and just how small she was in his arms. She smelled of green apples and though he'd always hated apples, it seemed to fit the Slytherin girl.
He pulled away suddenly and he could see Larissa breathing fast and giving him an odd look. Herman smirked, feeling good that she had gotten one over Larissa Malfoy. He said smugly, "And as you can see, you're not dead."
He adjusted his bag strap and said, "If there is nothing further to discuss, I have to get going." With that, Herman left the shocked blonde-haired Slytherin in the hallway. He felt his own heart fluttering in his chest and he tried to calm it. It was just a kiss, nothing more.
