~The Dare, the Hand Shake and the Challenge~
Summary: Before the start of the Seventh year term, Hermione and Ginny trick Draco into playing a muggle game of Dare throughout the school year. Voldemort is gone.
Potions
Sitting next to Neville, Hermione automatically puts her hand on his to
prevent
him from putting in the newt before the frog legs. One of these
days he's
going to surprise me and remember. Smiling
slightly at his sheepish look, Hermione doesn't even look at Harry or
Ron.
Turning the page, she points out the answer for the question before
Neville has
time to ask it.
"Well, well class," sneers Professor Snape his robes swirling around
him. "It looks like Mr. Longbottom might
finally
get a potion right." Stalking around
the room, Professor Snape glares coldly at everyone.
But something flickers in their black depths when they land on Ron. Prowling around the room, Professor snickers, "I hear that Mr. Weasley finally owned up to his complete and utter lack of brains today." Professor Snape passes Harry, smirking at Ron. "It looks like Miss Granger will have the pleasure of cheering for the Slytherins this coming game."
Snicker from the Slytherin side of the classroom,
clash with
the low growls from the Gryffindor side.
Ron felt everyone glaring at him as heat fused up into his face. Professor Snape as if sensing danger moves
away, keeping a sharp eye out.
Smirking at Draco. Got ya, hope you
have your insane challenge ready.
Watching him all but ruin his potion.
Poor baby! Making a
fake
pout, Hermione looks at Draco. Batting
her eyelashes in an almost flirting way.
I win! You lose! Glancing
over to Millie, Hermione observers that Millie has made sure that Pansy
was
watching. This is going to get
interesting real quick.
"Alright class," snaps Professor Snape bring their
attention
back to him. "Clean up and leave."
"Hey Nev," whispers Hermione.
"I know it's a lot to ask but can you clean up. I have a meeting
with Professor McGonagall about Quidditch."
Please buy this! Please.
"Sure Mione," answers Neville.
"Anything for Quidditch."
Waving goodbye Hermione all but bolts from the room.
Hallways Heading Away from the Dungeons
Rushing up four flights of stairs Hermione slams into
something hard. Falling backwards, she
braces herself to hit the ground, when two strong hands prevent her. As the ground becomes steady, Hermione hears
Sirius laugh. "Fancy meeting you. We really need to stop meeting like this."
"Yeah," huffs Hermione.
"You ok," asks Sirius. Slowly lets his hands drop.
Seeing concern in his eyes, Hermione answers, "I'm fine, just in a slight rush."
"I couldn't tell," dismisses Sirius. "So where are you rushing too?"
"I have a meeting with see Professor McGonagall about the upcoming game," replies Hermione. Please don't ask why! Oh, you look good today.
"You're not serious about cheering for that
house are
you," asks Sirius as he falls into easy step with her.
"Perhaps," whispers Hermione. Seeing his surprised expression under her lashes. "If Ron doesn't apologizes before the game."
"But Mione," argues Sirius. "It's Slytherin!"
"Yes, I am aware of that," states Hermione. I don't want to have to explain this to
you. Clearing her throat Hermione says instead.
"Look, I have to go. Talk
to Ron get him to do something."
Leaving an astonished Sirius standing in the hallway, Hermione
dashes
off to see Professor McGonagall.
The Library
Laughing softly Hermione enters the library slipping in unnoticed. Quickly moving towards the meeting place long before Draco shows up.
Ok, I still have to cheer for the Slytherins. Or I could just…ah! Yuck, I can't even think of it. Ron better not apologize if he knows what's good for him. Plopping down into her chair, Hermione starts to plan what she needs to do next. Then she plans what she wants to do. It's always a great idea to plan ahead!
The Library
The Secret Room
Soft steady footsteps quickly approach the room. Looking up from her parchment, Hermione easily spots Draco. He doesn't looks slightly harassed and none too pleased! Maybe it was something I did?
Smirking at Draco, Hermione greets him, "Hello Draco. Having a good day?"
"I don't know how you did it, but you got Ron," Draco practically hisses while waving his hand around frantically. "Ron of all people to tell you to cheer for my house."
"And that's a problem because…"
Slamming his fist down on the table, Draco barley
controls
his temper. "I want her name!"
"Fine," purrs Hermione watching the shock flash across his face. "But
you still need to earn it. Here's how."
Pushing a piece of paper towards him. "And Draco I hope you have
your
challenge ready." Getting up Hermione sweeps from the room.
Gryffindor Tower
Hermione's Room
Game Day
Sitting down hard on her bed, Hermione swallows even harder. Ron didn't apologize. He just acted like it never happened. Did I want him too? Of course I wanted him too. But then I would have to…yuck! Why couldn't Draco think of someone else? Why didn't he at least try to apologize? I would have forgiven him.
Smoothing out her
red and gold scarf, Hermione mutters a quick spell. The scarf slowly
became
green and silver. Damn it, I hate
this!
Hearing someone walking into her room, Hermione slowly raises her head. Before her stood Ginny, "This has to suck."
"Yeah."
"Cheer up," groans Ginny as she pats Hermione on
the
back. "Because it's gotten worst."
"What," confused Hermione looks at her. "How?"
"Ah," clearing her throat. "Fred and George are
here."
"Cool," laughs Hermione then remembering. "This is
going to
get real interesting. But I think it's worth it. How
about you?"
"Yes," answers Ginny glancing around to make sure
no one was
listening. "Draco's rather nice when he loosens up."
"Yep," smirking at her. "See I'm handling you little dare."
"Mione!" gasps Ginny. "I was only joking!"
"I know. So was I"
Laughing they walk out of the room and out of the Gryffindor common room. Not bothering to yell for Ron and Harry to move it along. That's when everyone knew that Ron didn't apologize.
The same thought rang thought everyone's mind. This is going to be bad.
The Dining Hall
Sirius watches as Hermione and Ginny walk into the room. Merlin, he
didn't
apologize! That stupid prat, this is
his best friend! What is he thinking? She sat in her usual spot
but without
Harry or Ron. Oh this is not good.
As breakfast was almost over both Harry and Ron rushed in.
"Mione," bellows a belligerent Ron. "Why didn't
you get us?"
"What the hell to I look like to you," snaps Hermione loudly. "Your mother."
With that she jumps up, pulls out her scarf and
wraps it
around her neck. The whole hall gasped, because it was the Slytherin
colors. Sirius grits his teeth. She really is going to do it.
"Mione, come on," starts Harry as she starts to
walk
away. "He was just joking."
"Some joke," croaks Hermione "I got detention because of you."
Harry and Ron glanced at each other then groaned. Tapping her foot she waits for them to say something, before huffing. Sirius watches Hermione spin on her heel, and then walk out. I don't remember her getting detention!
The rumor mill started to tweak.
The Game
Sitting in the stands Hermione is standing in front of Hagrid. He
notices her scarf right away. Spending
most of the game trying desperately to get Hermione to change her mind.
As the
game progresses she cheers for the Slytherins with as much enthusiasm
as she
could heave up. Hagrid cries profusely
behind her.
Fred and George just looked sick, in fact every student who wasn't in
Slytherin
looked sick. Many thought this was the end of the friendship that
brought down
Voldemort. The Slytherins looked confused, many didn't understand how a
Gryffindor could or would even want to cheer for a Slytherin.
At the teacher's bleachers Professor McGonagall looked irate. Professor
Black
was positively livid; Professor Lupin was doing his dandiest to prevent
him
from hexing Ron on the spot. Professor Snape was disgusted. Dumbledore
had this
odd twinkle in his eyes, but his face was pensive.
As the game was slowly progressing, both Harry and Draco found that
they
couldn't concentrate with Hermione cheering.
Crying hard Hagrid he hulls Hermione close to him.
Almost cutting off her air supply. Sobbing
he tells Hermione that she has been cursed, somehow. Lifting
her up Hagrid all but runs down the steps. At
the bottom they are meet by Professors Black and Lupin.
Lupin tries to calm Hagrid down.
Sirius pulls Hermione into a tight comforting hug. Informing her
that he
understands and that both Remus and him are not mad at her. Tears start
to fall
from Hermione's eyes. What
if Harry and Ron don't feel that way?
Until Later
List of Dares so far:
Chapter 1:
Hermione and Ginny trick Draco into playing Dare.
Chapter 2:
Hermione dares Draco to push her into Sirius.
Chapter 3:
Draco dares Hermione to wear red robes all year, her house
color.
Chapter 4:
Hermione dares Draco to change his hairstyle, with some
muggle highlights.
Draco dares Hermione not to participate in class (no
answering question,) all but Potions for one day.
Chapter 5:
Hermione dares Draco to taunt her about the Flying NEWT.
Draco dares Hermione to help him with his costume for the
Feast.
Chapter 6:
No Dares were exchanged.
Chapter 7:
Draco dares Hermione goof off in Snape's class.
Chapter 8:
No Dares were exchanged.
Chapter 9:
No Dares were exchanged.
Chapter 10:
No Dares were exchanged.
Chapter 11:
Harry and Ron set off a dungbomb, but no Dares were
exchanged.
Chapter 12:
Hermione has a Ladies Night.
No Dares were exchanged.
Chapter 13:
Hermione plots, but no dares were exchanged.
Chapter 14:
Hermione dares Draco to start a fight in the dinning hall.
Chapter 15:
Ginny requests that Hermione dare Draco to buy her something
in Hogsmead.
Draco dares Hermione to cheer for the Slytherins at the next
Quidditch game.
Draco demands Psyche's name. Hermione
gave him the chance to win.
Draco's team has to win the Quidditch game in order to get
it, or he has to do any insane challenge.
But if Hermione can get someone from her house to tell her
to cheer for Draco's team he loses his chance at Psyche's name.
