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~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.

Hogwarts
Dinning Hall

Thank you Ginny! Oh you are a sweet heart; there was no way I could have convinced Sirius to go. Looking Ginny directly in the eyes, both girls' nod in agreement. "See ya later," they say in unison. Linking arms again, they pick up where they left off in the song, heading out of the dinning hall and towards Gryffindor tower.

"So what is the Rocky Horror Show," asks Ron. Attempting to answer the question, Harry stutters while using hand movements.

"Harry, Ron, I'll see you boys tomorrow," states Sirius, while his eyes never leaving the retreating backs of the girls.

Hallway Near
Gryffindor Tower

Swiftly making his way out of the hall and into the hallway, Sirius catches up to them. Changing into his animagi form, he over hears the tail end of their conversation.

"So Ginny," laughs Hermione as she nudges her. "Did you really have a good time or are you just saying that?"

"Yes," snickers Ginny. Waving around a photo. "I had a wonderful time, expressly since we have you-know." The girls enter the common room. Meeting up with Lavender and Parvati, they talk for a while before separating. Heading towards their individual rooms.

Gryffindor Tower
Hermione's room

Absent-mindedly closing the door, as Hermione hums softly to her. Where the hell is that box? I left it on my bed, then I re-joined the party, no one is admitting to taking it, so where could it be? Damn! Hmmm, I also need to think of several new dares for Draco. Two strong hands grab Hermione's upper arms.

"What," shrieks Hermione attempting to pull away as panic hits her.

"Mione! Calm down," whispers Sirius. Hermione turns around in his embrace.

"God damn it Sirius," hisses Hermione. "Don't do that!" Slapping him hard and the arm, and gasping for breathe. I could have had a heart attack!

Laughing at her reaction, "Sorry just couldn't resist."

"Well, what do you want," asks Hermione none to pleased with Sirius laughing at her.

"I want to know who Eris is," states Sirius as he stared directly into Hermione's eyes.

"Go away," snaps Hermione, attempting to get out of Sirius's steadfast embrace. "I'm not telling you or anyone else."

"Look I already know that she is in Ravenclaw," states Sirius as he tries to persuade her. "I just want her name."

"That's just to bad," argues Hermione. "I told you, I'm not telling you or anyone else." At her wits end, Hermione starts to lightly propel Sirius towards the door. Nearing the door, Hermione detects a swift change in Sirius's body, before feeling her back being slamming against the door.

"What the…" soft lips capture hers. Oh sweet Merlin! What? No…come back. Blinking, Hermione regains her balance.

"Just as I remember," purrs Sirius leaning back in.

Breaking off the kiss. "What is just as you remember?"

Laughing softly at her. "Did you really think I couldn't tell it was you that was kissing me on Halloween?"

"No," purrs Hermione still trying to deny it. "It wasn't me."

Glaring at her. "Hermione I maybe slow but I'm not stupid." Kissing her again, "now lets try this again." Leaning very close to her face, "and besides which who else would have been smart enough to pull that prank?"

Glaring at him, not wanting to give the game away just yet. "I'm telling…." Moaning as his lips resume their assault.

"Now, I want to know what game you're playing with Malfoy," demands Sirius as he smirks at her. "You were never any good at hiding anything."

"What," whispers Hermione, before groaning. Damn, Damn, double damn! "I'm not talking!"

Smiling dangerously at her. "The difference between us is that I can get you to talk," Sirius devilishly purrs.

Dinning Hall
Next Day

Sitting down at the table, Hermione blushes. Looking up at the Head Table Hermione notices that Sirius has a self-satisfied smirk on his face. Ha, you still don't know what's going on. A small but building smile was working its way across her face, waving to Ginny when she entered the room. Ginny takes one good look at Hermione and rolls her eyes.

"Do I want to know," asks Ginny as she sits down.

"Maybe," utters Hermione.

"Have dumb and bumber figured it out," whispers Ginny looking around for Harry and Ron.

"Nope," answers Hermione. "And neither have Lupin and Black."

"That's good," smirks Ginny handing her a piece of parchment. "From Draco."

Reading it over. "Get this he wants me to be a cheerleader for a day." Bloody stupid!

"So," smirks Ginny.

Waving her hand in the air. "Its boring without the outfit." A sly grin spreads across Hermione's face. "I'm think the next Quidditch game." Waving her eyebrows up and down, "What do you think?"

Laughing, "perfect."

"BLACK," bellows Professor Snape as he storms into the dinning hall. Looking at him everyone notices his hair was purple and orange. Laughter struggles to break free. Glancing at Sirius's shocked expression.

"Let's see him get out of this," snickers Hermione as Professor Snape starts to yell at Sirius. "Seeing how he has no alibi." Hearing two of his teachers bickering in the dinning hall Dumbledore walks in and asks to speak to them in his office.

"Wow," whispers Ginny. "Those two really hate each other."

"Yep," snickers Hermione. "Lets just say I have plans for both of them." Earning her a surprised gasp from Ginny.

Thinking for a few minutes an evil smile crosses her face, getting out some ink. "Ginny is there any way you can get this to Draco."

Glancing down at the parchment, Ginny smirks, "You got it."

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.

Chapter 16:
Hermione tricks Ron into telling her to cheer for the Slytherins at the next Quidditch game.
No Dares were exchanged.


Chapter 17
Draco dares Hermione and Ginny to walk into the Dinning hall singing.