Prompt for 3rd November 2020: For this week's prompt, we're going back to first year. What if, in the potions room, Hermione refused to leave Harry? They proceed to the last room and face Quirrell together.
Harry stared at Hermione, who was looking back at him with a rather fierce look.
'Hermione, you can't come with me,' said Harry. 'I mean - it's not safe -'
'All the more reason for me to come with you then, isn't it?' said Hermione briskly.
'But our plan - you getting Ron and sending Hedwig to Dumbledore -'
'You said it yourself that Ron's probably fine, remember? Or were you lying just to not make me worry?'
'Well, no, I mean - he only looked knocked out -'
'Exactly. And as much as I don't like the idea of having Ron wake up on his own, I like the idea of you facing Snape on your own even less.'
Harry opened his mouth to retort, but nothing came out.
'And I wouldn't worry about the potion. I'm sure even the tiniest amount will let us go through those flames. Besides,' Hermione's cheeks reddened slightly. 'I kind of owe you for saving me from that troll.'
Harry sighed. 'But Hermione - this is too much -'
'I don't care, Harry. I'm coming with you,' she snapped, before suddenly grabbing the smallest bottle and taking the merest sip of the potion.