Herbology was always fun, Neville thrived as he always had around plants and Ginny just loved to get messy. The other thing about Herbology was that they had it with Ravenclaw, meaning that they had Luna at their side. Today they where once again repotting mandrake's, something which luckily they had done before so it was an easy class for them all. Luckily the soundproof headphones had been given an upgrade which meant that whilst the sounds of the mandrake cry was blocked out they could still hear each other and hold a conversation.

Neville was happily putting a base of soil into a new pot when he stopped what he was doing and looked at his friends.

"Guys I've got something to tell you, I've only known a few days and I wanted to tell you all together. After Herbology last Thursday Professor Sprout asked me to be her apprentice. It means that I would spend my free periods here in the green house and she would teach me how to teach Herbology. She's training me to be the next Herbology Professor."

Ginny gave a excited shriek "NEV!!!!! I'M SO FREAKING PROUD OF YOU!"

"Gin, just coz you are wearing headphones you don't have to shout. Well done Nev, I'm proud of you. You will make an excellent member of the faculty."

"I think it's all rather obviously really" Luna said in her usual airy-fairy voice. "Someone has to take over and you're the best Herbology students Hogwarts has seen in years. You are the obviously choice." She nearly made it a whole speach without saying something 'Luna' but finished it up with "it's all because of the Dirigible Plum I had put below your bed."

"Luna? You put plums under my bed? How did you even get into my room? And thanks girls your support really does mean the world"

"Of course I didn't come into your room. I had Winky do it for me. Anyway it worked as I knew it would. That and what we drank in the library."

Ginny leaned over and wrapped an arm around the girl "Luna please never change. I don't know what I'd do without your plums and crumpled horned do dads."

"Crumple-Horned Snorkack. I promise I won't change, unless the Wrackspurts get me of course"

Hermione looked round at her friends and smiled. She may not have Harry and Ron with her this year but she was still surrounding by people she loved and, if Bella had anything to do with it, this year was going to be far from boring.

The four of them headed to Dinner together. Luna, seemingly oblivious to the fact she was still a Ravenclaw, sat with them and they spent the time laughing and chatting and reminiscing about things they've done in the past. Neville revealed that after receiving a full body bind from Hermione in their first year that until around fourth year he was equal parts terrified and awed by her.

They talked until they where the only ones left in the great hall and the food dissapeared, it was time to part. Neville and Luna for a walk around the lake (Ginny and Hermione knew what that meant and that they weren't invited), Ginny to her room to write letters to her millions of brothers and her mother and Hermione home to 'Read this new book I've just got'. It was a believable lie from Hermione but a lie all the same.

They left Neville and Luna at the doors for the great hall as they headed to the entrance hall, Ginny walked with Hermione until they reached her turn for her room.

"I can't be arsed writing these but I know if I don't I'll have a howler from mum tomorrow. I just want that movie night honestly."

"I know you do, me too. You'll need an arm of steel for that many letters. Well Nev has research with Black tomorrow so we could have a girls night? Me you and Luna?"

"That sounds amazing! We've all got potions first thing Wednesday but Slughorn loves you, in fairness he loves all of us after the war so I'm sure he won't take points if we're not paying attention."

"As much as the idea of not paying attention in class makes me feel sick, I know you're right. Why don't you stay? I mean my beds bloody huge I'm sure the three of us can fit."

"YES! You're on, I might even break my rule and let you drink on a school night! Right letters, sleep, class then sleepover!!! I've got this! Night Mi!"

Ginny was already running down the corridor towards Gryffindor tower. After being the youngest of 7 Ginny was used to always being round tons of people and after the war even with the two years combining there was only 3 people in Ginny's dorm room and was decidedly too quiet for her liking.

Hermione however loved her room. As an only child and then being the weird know-it-all in both her muggle and magic school she was used to being alone. Nearly a year on the run with the boys had been slowly sapping her energy, she needed time alone to recharge before being around people again. People are draining.

-If you need some time on your own we can wait till after our meeting to discuss this.

-Hey Bella. Didn't realize you where listening in. No it's fine, you don't drain me it's actually the opposite.

-Well I was expecting you back from the great hall a while ago I was getting a little worried you had got yourself into trouble.

-No just had a really good time with the gang. I'm just going to jump in the shower quickly then you can pop over. I smell like greenhouse currently.

-Or I could pop over whilst you're in the shower...

-You know as well as I do if you come over whilst I'm in the shower we will never look over this contract and I think it's rather important to you. So on this occasion, No Bella you can't join me in the shower.

-Was worth a try pet, see you later.

Hermione jumped out the shower and once again formed her hair into their magical curls. As she was walking round to her wardrobe she noticed a new message from the quill.

-Hey Pet,

Yes I know I could have just spoke to you but then we both know we would be distracted.

We're going to be going over the contract tonight so don't worry too much about what your wearing. I know how you tend to overthink, so know that whatever you wear will be perfect. Even if you decide to just pop on some PJ's. You are perfect whatever you wear.

I am ready whenever you are, simply reply via the quill or talk to me when you're ready too.

Your Bella xx

Hermione calmed herself a little. There was no pressure to look perfect, they would just be going over the contract she didn't have to dress up every night.

She headed to her wardrobe and plucked out some clean underwear, a matching red lace set she was always over prepared for any situation. Topping it with a vest top and sleep shorts. She was completely relaxed and comfortable but was was ready if any of her clothes did hit the floor. Plus she knew between the bra and her tight vest top that her cleavage was amazing.

She headed to the lounge taking quills and parchment out of her desk with her, she then got two clean glasses and popped them on the table.

"Winky?"

CRACK

"Missus Hermione! You is wanting Winky?"

"Hi Winky, yes. would it be possible for you to bring me a jug of pumpkin juice, a few butterbeers and some ice?"

"Of course Miss Hermione Winky can do that"

"Oh and tomorrow would you be able to sort me some snacks and drinks for three people for a sleepover?"

"Ohhh Missus Hermione! Winky can do that! Winky would be happy! Winky be a good elf for Missus Hermione"

"Winky you are a good elf anyway but I do appreciate you sorting this out for me. I haven't had a chance to go to hogsmead to stock up yet, normally I would have a chest of snacks and drinks."

"No no no Missus Hermione, Winky will not let you drink warm butterbeer. Winky can sort. Whenever Missus Hermione needs Winky can sort. Make Winky happy Missus Hermione. Winky is a good elf, helps Missus Hermione. Is purpose."

"Ok Winky. If it makes you happy I will keep asking you to look after me. It means a lot."

"Winky will get Drinks now."

With a CRACK she dissapeared and then as quickly as she was gone, she was back.

There was a bucket filled with ice with butterbeer poking out the top, a jug of cold pumpkin juice plus a bowl of melted chocolate accompanied by fresh fruit, berries, marshmallows and various biscuits.

"Tis magic Fondue Missus Hermione. Chocolate will stay hot for hours. I thought Miss Hermione and Missus Bella would like. Missus Bella likes sweet things."

"How did you know I was meeting Bella?"

"Elves be knowing thing Miss Hermione. I hope chocolate is good."

"It's wonderful Winky, thank you. We will talk tomorrow about my sleepover."

"No need Miss. Winky knows Missus Weasley and Lovegood will be staying and Winky be knowing their favourites. Winky will no dissapoint Miss Hermione. Goodbye"

CRACK

"Such a sweet elf"

She picked up the magic quill and wrote

- I'm ready for you. Winky went a bit overboard tho I only asked for pumpkin juice.

Hermione poured herself a glass of pumpkin juice and settled on the sofa. A few minutes later a sharp knock was heard.

"Come in. The doors open"

Bella came through and warded the door behind her, they really were similar in many ways. She had a small pile of parchment in her arms. She was however dressed much closer to Death eater Bellatrix.

Black boots, long flowing black skirts, black corset and sleeves that covered her whole arm, so long that they looped over her middle finger. Her hair had a mind of its own and it was half piled on the top of her head the rest cascading down her shoulders.

"I...I...thought you said we were going casual."

"No pet, I said whatever you wore would be perfect and it is, you look delicious. But I thought you might enjoy a little hint of the old me...was I right Pet?" She purred.

"If you seriously think I can get through a contract with you dressed like that, then you overestimate my self control."

"I don't just think you will get through it. I expect it. You will learn self control pet. Now a drink if you will. Butterbeer will do, in a glass please pet."

She settled herself on the sofa, fixed Hermione with a raised eyebrow and a smirk of amusement. She knew exactly the effect she was having on Hermione, not just how she was dressed but the fact that Hermione was so woefully underdressed which lead to her feelings inferior. Add the commands on top and Hermione was very quickly falling into submission even if she didn't realize it.

Hermione handed her the butterbeer and, unsure what to do with herself, sank to her knees beside Bella.

Bella stroked her hands through Hermione's curls "Mmmm such a good girl for me, you know your place is at my feet, such a good pet. But I believe for this conversation it would be better if we where equal, or equal enough. You may sit with me on the sofa.

Hermione just nodded, she was very deffinatly flustered by the older woman's choice of wardrobe.

"Ok pet, I'll save teasing you till later. I forget how affected by me you are. Not that it is a bad thing. Merely that I need your full attention. I will read you a list of common kinky things. You simply need to say yes, soft or hard. Yes means that I may call upon them whenever I wish, soft I may call upon them but only with your express permission and hard I will not do at all. We already have a few on the hard limits so I won't mention them. I will read a form of play and then some variations. You can say yes to the play but not to a specific variation. Are you ready pet?"

"As I'll ever be."

"We'll start you off easy. Restraints- ropes, cuffs and magical"

"yes"

"Impact - Hands, crops, floggers, paddles, cane"

"Yes"

"Face slapping along with that?"

"Yes please"

Bella smiled knowing how much Hermione had enjoyed that previously.

"Markings - bruising, cuts, bite marks, brands"

"Brands are soft, everything else is yes"

"Now that suprised me pet, I thought branding would be a hard limit."

"I quite like being branded by you now, but I would definitely prefer something less..."

"Traumatic, socially awkward, badly done?"

"Ha, all of the above."

"I'll be sure to remember that if you ever let me brand you again. Electric play?"

"Electric play?"

"Oh something my know-it-all doesn't know. Electric play involves a current of electricity going through the body. Never enough to cause injury or death of course, just enough to sting, to shock. I personally believe you would very much enjoy it and it is very safe when performed with a wand. The muggel's use various methods but non ever seem safe to me. However as a witch I can produce the shocks from my wand."

"Yes"

"Good little witch. Breath play - choking also falls under this."

"Yes to choking, actually controling my breathing i'm a little wary of. What elements of breath play exactly?"

"I'm not into anything hardcore with breath play honestly or at least non hardcore in terms of some of my other kinks. Mainly what it would entail would be my band over your mouth and holding your nose. It has a similar sensation to the dizziness from choking. If you were ever actually fearful of passing out or needing to safeword in that situation you could simply lick my hand and I would understand you needed me to lift my hand. There are others who use gas masks and the like but that has never really appealed to me.

"In that case yes to the breath play we have discussed. Any other elements of breath play would be soft limit until discussed."

"Fire and edge play - Fire flogging, fire whip, fire cupping, cutting off your clothes, running a knife over your body, taking off the wax with my knife, cutting you, knife penetration. I am aware some of these are extreme and I do not expect you to do any you're not comfortable with."

"How... how would... knife penetration work?"

Hermione flushed red and looked at the floor.

"Well pet, it would be as it sounds. I would penetrate you with a knife. I would of course ensure the blade was dull and couldn't cut you. With that it is much more the emotional sense of danger than the actual physical risk. It is still consider to be at the more hardcore side of BDSM."

"Fire play hard limit although that may change. All knife play yes"

"All knife play?"

Hermione lifted her head back up "Yes, but can we hold off on the penetration for a little while?"

"You have suprised me again Miss Granger."

This went on for some time, going through much of the pumpkin juice, butterbeer and nearly all of the sweet chocolate. They continued until they had gone through everything Bella could think of and had a full list of agreed hard and soft limits and a list of things that where fair game. Once they had both signed and the magic was binding, Bella put down her quill.

"I admit pet, you are kinkier than I would have expected. Your Yes's were a lot more than your hard limits. I'm impressed."

"Thank you Misstress. I told you I was broken."

"Not broken, strong. Now Pet, if you tell me to go I will leave and allow you to sleep, I know your day tomorrow is busy. But if you would like to play I would be agreeable."

"Please stay. Please play with me."

"Mmmm how can I say no when you ask so nicely pet. On your knees"