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Card: (Gold) Armando Dippet - Write about someone taking responsibility for something
Assignment: Charms - Write about someone who cheats at something. Extra Prompt: Herbology
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Cheater
It was a breathless whisper, one that shook her to her very soul. There was no way she had been heard and she had timed it so that no one would be watching her. They wouldn't see the quick wand movement that would betray her awful intentions.
Her hand shook, the whispered incantation broke in the middle as she trembled in fear but as she watched the spell had the desired effect.
All around her fellow students frowned in honest concentration. Tongues stuck out to one side or brows furrowed deeply but all she could feel was a cold sweat. Her eyes darted nervously from side to side and she was sure the guilt was written all over her face. She kept her eyes down, instead focusing on the small pot of Devil's Snare she was supposed to be maintaining, observing and then discussing in her essay.
With a pale, shaky hand she stowed her wand back into the folds of her robes and held her breath as she picked up the quill to continue scribbling. The pot of Devil's Snare sat quietly beside her, moving occasionally but appearing for all the world as completely placid.
An hour passed.
The continuous scratch of quills on parchment and the occasional shriek of dismay from her fellow students became something of a comfort, but finally the exam was over. They were instructed to lay down their quills she shouldered her bag and headed for the door, trying not to appear guilty or rushed. The doors loomed closer, and finally she was through. Other students streamed around her chatting happily and frantically about the exam.
"Miss Granger." Hermione froze her blood running suddenly icy. All thoughts of escape and happiness thrown from her mind as she spun on her heel to face the piercing eyes of Professor McGonagall. "Perhaps I could have a word with you in my office?"
The teacher spun away without waiting for Hermione to answer, knowing that she would follow. Hermione scrambled to keep up with her as her long legs carried her swiftly towards the office. Hermione began to sweat, she must have been caught, that was the only reasonable option.
The closer they got the more she began to tremble and as she passed through the doorway into McGonagall's office she couldn't take the pressure any longer. The door shut behind her.
"Oh Professor! I am so sorry; I know it is the most awful thing to cheat in an exam but I honestly didn't know what I could do. Please I am sorry, I will retake the exam by myself and I swear no cheating."
Professor McGonagall turned and raised an eyebrow at the uncharacteristic outburst. Hermione stood there, chest heaving as she realised that maybe she had been a bit too hasty in her confession.
"Why Miss Granger, I was just going to discuss the duties expected of head girl, a position I understand you're considering applying for." She paused as Hermione's stomach dropped to her feet and her face went cold. "But perhaps you had better sit down."
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