It was almost noon before Hermione gained the courage to poke her head out of the room. The only thing that got her to stand up and open the door was the fact that she needed to go to the library to research a few things for her charms assignment. Looking both ways before stepping out, she cautiously left the room, turned around, and warded it to make sure that no one booby trapped it later.

'I'm not paranoid!' she mocked to herself. Turning to leave with her eyes still on the door, she walked straight into a barrier, and fell to the floor. (Hey! That rhymes!) She looked up a bit dazed to see the evil smirk of one Harry Potter.

"Hello 'Mione!" He said with all the innocence he could muster, but she didn't miss a beat. He was up to something. She could smell it.

"Hello Harry. Gotta go." She said, getting up and brushing herself off. She quickly passed him before he could stop her and made for the library.

'Draco was right. This is fun!' Harry thought. If only they could keep this up until they figured out what to do with her. Draco wanted revenge on Professor Snape, and Harry couldn't believe that the snarky potions master had a thing for Hermione. He than went to his room to gather some parchment. He would be meeting Draco later in the Library. It was obvious she would be there. 'All the more fun!' He smirked to himself.

~@~

Hermione arrived at the library, feeling more confident in sitting down with a good book, making sure she was in the immediate vicinity of a group of people. If there was too much of a commotion, than Madame Pinch would be alerted. It would be difficult to play a prank and get away with it.

She looked for the books that would help her with her project, and sat down on a nearby, empty table. Taking out her parchment, she began to take notes, making revisions to them here and there as she went along. She was so engrossed in them, that she hardly noticed Harry and Draco sat at the table next to her.

When the two boys settled, they looked at her a moment. "Are you sure there's no way that we can do anything to her room. Just as a sort of surprise to put her at ease before we deliver the final blow?"

"There isn't, Draco. Trust me. She warded her room before she left, and I didn't catch the passwords." Harry replied. Draco had a good idea, but it wouldn't work if he went by her skills in, well, just about anything.

"Damn it! I guess it's time that we let a little something slip out?" Draco said.

"I think so. Not like she would say anything to anyone. She probably wouldn't admit to hearing anything at all." Harry replied.

"Here goes." And with that, Draco made a louder screeching sound with his chair, acting as if they had just arrived, and hopefully getting her attention. He noticed Hermione wince just a bit, a silent acknowledgment of their presence. The two boys inched their heads closer together to make it seem like they were going to be talking about something secretly. Hermione was too curious for her own good, and they played on it.

~@~

Did they not know that she heard them the entire time? 'I'll have to keep the wards up for a while' she thought to herself. She was even more paranoid, but refused to show it. She knew that Draco was after some acknowledgment when he made the noise. She did not mean to hear the first part, but the second was meant to be heard.

"Going to back out on the dare, Malfoy?" She heard Harry's voice say with a slight hush.

"Not on your life, Potter." Draco said. "A dare's a dare, and I will not give in to a Gryffindor. I have house honor to maintain." He than drawled, "It's kinda sad that Gryffindor needs the five of you to uphold your honor."

She could see Harry's face turn red. Seemed like Draco was purposely trying to bait him. Still, she kept her quill moving and looking at the books in front of her, but writing down the bits and pieces for the conversation that she could get.

"You're time is running out. You have to get him to do it, and she needs to agree." Harry said, nodding over at Hermione. "I don't think you can. Snape would never willingly-" he stopped as he saw Hermione look up from her notes in shock. She knew the dare involved herself, but Snape too?!?

That was the cue the boys were looking for. Draco turned to Harry, "I suggest a little more privacy for this matter. Wouldn't want to interrupt anyone's studying." And the two got up from their tables and left, the entire time smirking. She was bound to go nuts with this new revelation.

~@~

Studying was now out of the question. What was this dare that involved herself and Professor Snape? And what would she do about it? She sat there staring at the words in front of her, but not reading. 'Well, since I'm not actually getting any studying done' she thought as she packed up the books and returned them to the shelves.

As she walked back to her common room, almost afraid of what she'd find there, an idea struck her; well, rather she struck an idea. . . in the form of the Hogwarts Potions master.

"Do watch where you are going, Miss Granger. That's 5 points from Gryffindor." He sneered.

"Sorry, sir." She replied as she got up and dusted herself off. Snape started to go down the hallways towards the dungeons. "Professor Snape!" She called out.

Snape came to a halt and turned. "What is it, Granger?"

Would he? Should she ask? What would he say? These questions were going through her mind until Snape spoke up again.

"If you are intent on wasting my time, Miss Granger, I recommend you cease the activity immediately."

"Would I be able to speak to you in your office, sir?" She asked.

He gave an annoyed sigh as he thought for a moment. "Fine. After dinner. And this had better be good." He said, and turned on his heel.

If she knew Draco and Harry well enough, they wouldn't have thought of her going to the potion's master and dropping by a warning. After that, she wouldn't have to worry about their bet. Snape wouldn't go through with whatever they were saying. On the other hand, however, they may be angry with her for spoiling it. Yet another thing to argue her point with when they try to get her in on the games while the NEWTS were only 8 months away. 'That'll learn'em' she thought.

~@~

It was after an uneventful dinner that found Hermione knocking on the door of Snape's office. She had told Ron and Harry that she was going to speak with one of the professor's about an assignment, and they left her to it.

"Enter," she heard Snape snap. (I just love putting down that Snape snaps!!!)

Hermione entered the office. "Now, Miss Granger. You wished to speak with me on something?" Hermione nodded. "Make it quick."

"I've come to warn you, sir." She said. She realized that was probably not the best way to say it, so quickly added, "There's some plotting afoot."



A/N: OH MY GOSH!! Exams are almost over (one more to go), and I'm ready to. . .Burn baby burn. Ah well.

How much will Hermione tell him? What will he do with the knowledge? Who knows? Maybe me. . .hee hee hee. I'm evil, I know it!!!

Please Review. I'm a bit out of practice since I haven't been able to update for about a week.