AN: Thanks so much for all of the reviews!! You guys gave me my 50! Now for 100….
And I will be addressing questions about harry/ron/the twins soon enough. There is a reason 'Gred and Forge' are there, but you'll have to guess for now.
Disclaimer: If I owned Harry potter, would I really be writing for free?
Chapter 9
Surveying the remaining boys, Hermione smiled, immensely pleased with her options. The 10 boys all gazed up at her (as she was still standing on the table), with dreamy expressions on their faces and stars in their eyes. I couldn't have made a love potion with this powerful of an effect. Yay for me!!!
Becoming suddenly haughty, her wicked smile gave way to a thoughtful smirk, as she addressed the group. "As I'm sure most of you have figured out, I want the best, and only the best, for myself. So there are going to be a series of, how should I say it, tasks. These will simply be a chance for you to prove that you're the best for me." The boys nodded, expecting something of the sort when they had been 'chosen' out of the vast group that was crowded in the library half an hour ago.
Malfoy smirked inwardly. Competition, eh? These losers are no competition compared to me. Wait a minute, what do I care? She can have any of these morons, it doesn't bother me. The only reason I'm here is because I like to win, right?
As Malfoy debated with himself, other groups members were starting to become restless, as Hermione had been silent for at least 5 minutes. When she spoke, they immediately snapped back to attention.
"First task: I want each of you to tell me honestly why you are here. If I think you are lying for any reason, I will use this." And she pulled from the pocket of her skirt a small vial, with a clear liquid inside.
"You can't use Veritaserum on us!" sputtered George, Fred echoing his indignation. "You can't really expect us to take that."
Hermione's eyes flashed. "This also serves as the second test. Trust. You all have to drink from one of these goblets," she waved her wand and 11 goblets appeared, "and trust that I don't slip the veritaserum or this into it." And she drew another vial from the other side pocket. This one was filled with a light blue liquid. "I won't tell you what this is, and you have to trust me to drink it. If you want to leave, do so now." As she scanned each of their faces, she saw only two with fear.
Ernie Macmillan and Justin Finch-fletchy looked back at her nervously, then turned tail and ran out of the library. The remaining boys just watched and laughed at their retreating backs.
"And then there were 8," she said, flicking her wand as 2 goblets disappeared and the other 9 filled with pumpkin juice. She stepped down from the table, using Oliver's hand for support, and strode over to the table they occupied. Closing her eyes, she opened both vials, and muttered a spell under her breath. At once, the contents of each bottle disappeared, and all 9 glasses shook, so it was impossible to know where they went.
Reaching for a glass, she gestured for the others to do the same. When everyone had a goblet, she lifted hers in a toast, and asked Blaise to give a toast.
"Er, how about to new beginnings and change?" Smiling, Hermione nodded once and drained her goblet, watching out of the corner of her eye everyone else doing the same.
Now the fun begins.
AN: I know, I'm so evil for ending it here. But I already have the next few chapters in my head, all I have to do is write and post, so it shouldn't be too much of a delay. Please review!!
Btw, Deathly Hallows? AWESOME
