"Messing with Fire, Dealing with Ice"

Summary: Snape has assigned an unusual project to our Griffindor and Slytherin 6th years.

Pairings: her/r her/d d/pa pa/h h/lav lav/r

Rating: PG-13 may change

Disclaimer: I don't own them!

A/N: *First fanfic* please review with suggestions or comments. Constructive flames only. The more reviews I receive, the faster the chapters will go up. I have the plot all figured out, but since this is my first fic ever, I need the motivation. I think that's it, so happy reading!
Chapter 4 ~ There's more?
When Hermione and Mrs. Granger entered Diagon Alley, they headed straight for Gringotts. They had six hours to shop around, and planned on accomplishing many tasks. They entered Gringotts and spoke to the teller.

"Vault number 1027 please." Hermione said as she handed the goblin the key.

"Is that all?"

"No, I would like to go to vault 702 as well." Mrs. Granger answered. Normally this would have shocked Hermione, but considering all of the things that had happened in the past two days, she was just slightly startled.

"Very well then."

Hermione and Mrs. Granger sat in the cart and went to Hermione's vault first. Hermione opened the door to reveal only 10 galleons. Not that she wasn't grateful, but her parents had usually given her more money than that. Mrs. Granger noticed Hermione's frown, but only smiled in response. They got back into the cart and moved onto vault 702. Hermione remembered what Harry had told her about the extra security on vault 703 and was very surprised to find the same security on her parents' vault.

"Come on Hermione. This is what I wanted to show you." Hermione exited the cart and joined her mother at the entrance to the vault.

"Okay, I'm com--" Hermione was cut off by her jaw dropping to the floor as she saw the contents of the fault.

"Hermione, this is our family fortune," Mrs. Granger said to the shocked Hermione while indicating the uncountable piles of galleons, sickles, and knuts.

"I.can't.wow." Hermione said unsuccessfully trying to recollect herself.

Mrs. Granger laughed inwardly and continued, "You are welcome to take as much as you need, whenever you need it." She watched her daughter's face light up, then walked into the vault and filled her purse with enough galleons, sickles, and knuts for the two of them. Mrs. Granger helped Hermione back into the cart.

Hermione remained silent until they had left the wizarding bank. She finally collected herself, and unsure of how to act after finding out that your family could be richer than even the Malfoys, pulled out her supply list and decided where to go first.

"Can we get all of my school supplies first so we know how much time we have to prepare for tonight?" Hermione asked.

"Sounds like a plan. After we get all of your things, I will quickly floo back home with it all so we don't have to carry them all day." Mrs. Granger responded.

They went to Flourish and Blotts, Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions, the Apothecary, and upon Mrs. Granger's demand, Eeylops Owl Emporium. "We will need to be able to have contact with you," was all she had said. After Mrs. Granger had dropped off the supplies, she and Hermione headed for Angelina's Evening Gowns. Mrs. Granger told Hermione that even though Malfoy Manor is cold, she need not worry, since a simple heating spell could be performed at her slightest discomfort. Hermione was handed one hundred galleons to spend on her gown and accessories. With that, they parted.

Hermione looked through the racks of gowns, until she found the perfect one. It was of a black material that reached half way up her thighs and showed off her great legs, while the deep v-neck and halter style tie accented her other excellent features. It was very simple, but showy at the same time. She found a pair of black strappy heels and a small black handbag. For jewelry, she bought a pair of dangling diamond earrings and tear-drop diamond necklace on a silver chain. She then went in search of her mom. Hermione showed Mrs. Granger her outfit, and Mrs. Granger showed Hermione hers as well. Mrs. Granger got a black, spaghetti strapped dress, black sandals, silver hoop earrings, a silver necklace with a pendant of a snake wrapped around the stem of a rose, and long black gloves. They then moved on to Bonnie's Beauty Parlor. Hermione had her highlights changed from blonde to silver. Her hair was then put into an up-do with the ends curled. Mrs. Granger had darkened and straightened her hair. They then got french manicures and pedicures, as well as makeovers. When they were all finished Mrs. Granger looked at Hermione and smiled. Her daughter looked like a shorter version of a model. Mrs. Granger was quite pleased, knowing that both the Malfoys and Lord Voldemort would approve, and Hermione hadn't even put on her gown yet!

They flooed back home, and were thankful that they had not gotten dirty. They quickly changed, and after a quick mirror check, the three Grangers flooed to Malfoy Manor.

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Upon entering, the Grangers were greeted by a house elf and were led to the sitting room.

"They have arrived," Narcissa Malfoy warned after speaking to a house elf. "Remember what we talked about, Draco. Don't force her into anything, for she has just learned of her fate, and might be confused. If she asks you any questions answer them to the best of your ability. After introductions, offer a tour of the house, ending in the living room. You are to converse there until dinner is served."

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A/N: Ok that's all for this chapter, I was going to keep going, but since I didn't receive the 6, yes only 6, reviews I asked for from the past 2 chapters, I decided to drag it out a little bit. For all of u generous readers that have reviewed, I would like to thank you:

Hina- Glad that you liked it! I know that I have some typos, but I am trying to do better. I read your fic and loved it. Plz update soon!

Kgiilrlleyr- Glad you liked it, hope that this is soon enough!

XXcuriouskittyXx- the stuff that is mentioned in my summary will be coming up in the next 2 chapters, which will be up on Fri. if I get enuf reviews and not too much hw. I just had to make sure some things happened before Snape could pull off his dirty plan. ^_^

Babygrrl- I know it's a shocker but hopefully it will all make sense within a couple of chapters.

Teo- sorrie girl but u know I'm an all out dr/her fan! Ack! Skool Monday! I want more spring break! Lol

I would also like to thank malfoychic, rhiain, Miss.Hermione.G-Malfoy, Amélie, Dreaming One, `div, smasher32, and MISTAH PEBBLEZ. Love u all! O and I wanna thank Teo for listening to my mindless babble at lunch while I was trying to figure out a plot for this story (! ~mandy