Attention Hogwarts: You didn't think I forgot about the wonderful witches of Hogwarts, did you? The witches have been ranked using the following criteria: book smarts, drop-dead beauty, sparkling personality, and of course, just like the wizards, snog-ability.
Hogwarts Most Bewitching Witches
1. Cho Chang
2. Astoria Greengrass
3. Luna Lovegood
4. Padma Patil
5. Daphne Greengrass
6. Lavender Brown
7. Pansy Parkinson
8. Pavarti Patil
9. Ginny Weasley
10. Hermione Granger
I don't know about you all, but I can't wait to see what happens next.
You know you love me.
~xoxo, Gossip Witch
"At least I ranked above Granger," Daphne grumbled, scanning over the list once more. She shook her head in disgust as she noticed Astoria's name in second place. What did Tori have that she didn't? Absolutely nothing. "But how the hell do I fall below Chang and Patil? Lovegood must be better in the sack than I gave her credit for."
"What are you fussing about over there?" Astoria asked, glancing up from her book to see Daphne staring intently at the piece of parchment in her hands. Astoria rolled her eyes and closed her book on her finger. 'That list doesn't mean a damn thing. Just look at Malfoy and Granger - they couldn't be happier."
"They both came in dead last," Daphne huffed, shoving the piece of parchment into her pocket. She pushed herself up from her bed and grabbed a jacket off the back of her chair. "Of course, they are fucking happy. Loveable losers, after all."
"Where are you going?" Astoria asked, watching as Daphne stormed toward their bedroom door. She shook her head as she glanced at the list lying beside her on the bed. Her heart was giddy at the fact she was ranked second of the most popular witches in the castle.
"Wipe the smirk off your face," Daphne hissed, pulling the door open. "The fact that you were ranked second is a fluke. Hell, the only damn reason you are on that list is that you're on Nott's arm. No one would even know you existed if it weren't for him. You're just known as my little sister."
Astoria's jaw dropped as the harsh tone in Daphne's voice. She knew Daphne was pissed about her ranking, but if she was going to be foul with anyone, it should have been Gossip Witch, not her loving sister.
"I'm going out. Don't send anyone after me," Daphne replied, a smirk pulling at the corners of her lips at the upset expression on Astoria's face. It serves her right. No one needs to get cocky about Gossip Witch's opinion.
~xoxo~
Hermione reached for the next book off the top of her pile and began skimming the pages. She needed a distraction from the latest blast. The ranking of witches was the last thing she wanted to read, especially when it was solely based on the opinion of some anonymous stranger who was afraid to show their face to the rest of Hogwarts.
As she made her way to the library, Hermione had heard her classmates whispering about the list, so she knew her ranking wasn't that great. But she wouldn't let her placement on the list get to her. It had taken far more convincing than she wanted to convince Draco that the list didn't mean anything when he had come in the last place, but that list meant more to her than she was willing to let on.
It was hard enough being a muggle-born witch, let alone having her heart belong to a pureblood wizard. She had to convince herself almost daily that she deserved to be with Draco, and he wasn't just stringing her along until another pureblood came alone. He loved her, no matter where she ranked on some silly list or what her blood status was. Or at least, that's what she told herself to help her sleep at night.
Sleep had been something that Hermione missed greatly. She had spent the better part of three weeks at Draco's side as he recovered from his accident on the pitch, and when she wasn't at Draco's side, she was keeping an eye on Harry. How both of them could have been so stupid to get hurt during a match was beyond her, but Hermione was grateful that she didn't have to spend any more nights in the Infirmary. Madam Pomfrey was starting to ask too many questions about which wizard she was there to see.
"Apparently, we both managed to piss off Gossip Witch somehow," Draco laughed, pressing a kiss to Hermione's cheek before sliding into the chair opposite of her.
"What do you mean?" Hermione asked, her eyes wide as she glanced over at the piece of parchment sitting on the edge of the table.
"You haven't read the blast yet?" he asked, furrowing his brow. "Why not?"
"I've been busy," she sighed, lifting her book up to show him before returning her attention to it. She refused to acknowledge the piece of parchment as she watched Draco pick it up. "What does it say?"
"It says that my beautiful girlfriend and I are two peas in a pod," Draco said, flashing a smile at her as he slipped the piece of parchment into his pocket. "Besides, I thought you didn't care about Gossip Witch's lists?"
"I don't," Hermione shrugged, closing her book once more. "I just didn't want to be last."
Draco sighed, pushing his chair away from the table and making his way over to kneel beside her. He cupped Hermione's cheek, turning her head to look at him. "You will always be number one on my list, Hermione Jean Granger," he said, rubbing his thumb against her cheek. "Do you understand me?"
Hermione nodded her head and leaned down to press a kiss to Draco's lips. "Thank you."
"I love you, Hermione," Draco replied, keeping his eyes closed.
"You what?" Hermione exclaimed, her eyes wide as she pulled away from him.
~xoxo~
"You know," Pansy mused, tossing the wadded-up piece of parchment into the fire of the Slytherin common room. "I almost wish she would have left me off the list."
Theo furrowed his brow and looked up from his notebook. "Why is that?"
"Because it would mean for the first time in weeks, I wasn't on her radar, almost like she forgot about me," Pansy shrugged, leaning back against the couch and tucking her feet under her arse.
"Gossip Witch doesn't forget anyone," Theo said, shaking his head as he returned his focus to his notes.
Pansy opened her mouth to reply but closed it almost immediately when she noticed Daphne storming through the common room. By the look on her face, Pansy knew better than to say anything to Daphne and to just stay the hell out of her way.
"Daphne," Theo called out, jumping out of his chair and leaving his notebook behind as he followed her out of the common room. "What's going on?"
Pansy shook her head and crossed her arms over her chest. "No wonder everyone thinks they are fucking," she laughed, closing her eyes.
It appears my little list is making quite the stir. Just remember, anything you do has a way of finding its way to me. So let's have a little fun. Who's up for a challenge?
The tip that creates the biggest fire will earn the right to meet me face to face.
Let's see what you can come up with.
I'm always watching.
~xoxo, Gossip Witch ~
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