~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
The Dungeons
Strolling into the dungeons, Draco grimaces as he notices Hermione smirking at him from her usual seat. Why in Merlin's name did I agree with this game? Swiftly passing her, Draco takes his normal seat. But I can't wait for Hermione to pull off my dare. Maybe then I'll find out what a cheerleader is.
Watching Draco fidget in his seat, Hermione smirks. This should prove to be interesting. A sharp nudge from her right interrupts her thought. Neville? What's he so nervous about? Seeing her follow Gryffindor wringing his hands, Hermione whispers, "Relax, he's not even here yet."
"Oh," whispers Neville. "It's not him, I'm worried about." Neville gives Hermione a significant look.
"What," asks Hermione slight confused. Looking at him strangely. I hope this has nothing to do with me. Sounds of soft footsteps rapidly coming towards the dungeon informs Hermione that the teacher was on his way. Great Professor Snape is vexed. Bet he's going to take it out on everyone. Keeping an eye pealed to the door, Hermione says, "Talk to me after class."
As Professor Snape arrives, his hair was still purple and orange. He was in a horrid mood. As the class progresses, Professor Snape's hair slowly changes back too normal. Just when class seemed to be over, he struck.
"Miss Granger," snaps Professor Snape. Looking at him, Hermione notices the mantic gleam in his eyes, and the evil smile on his face. This is not going to be good. "What are the properties of gilly weed extract?"
Blinking Hermione answers, "Gilly weed is used to help someone breathe under water without use…"
"Miss Granger," snickers Professor Snape. "That's not what I asked you, twenty points from Gryffindor. Now answer my question!"
Glaring at him, answer this, clearing her throat, "I don't know."
Gasping Professor Snape looks furious. "What did you say?"
"I don't know." So take that you bloody git!
"An additional twenty points from Gryffindor," sneers Professor Snape. "For lying to a teacher." The student's shock quickly fades into anger. The resounding silence in the classroom was deafening.
"Mr. Malfoy, perhaps you can you answer the question," purrs Professor Snape as he turns away from Hermione. You're going to get yours. And I'm either going to be the one giving it to you or the one thinking it up.
"Certainly Professor Snape," smoothly answers Draco. "The extract of gilly weed is used for…"
The Dungeons Outside the Potions Classroom
Ten minutes later
"Bloody stupid git," snaps Ron pacing outside the door.
"I agree," states Harry as they wait for Hermione. "You don't think he gave her detention, do you?"
"He's not that stupid," dismisses Ron. "After what Sirius did to him this morning."
"Yeah, but what if he gives it to her as a way to get even with Sirius," asks Harry. Ron's eyes widen, as that thought enters his brain. Harry and Ron discuss the possible possibilities for Professor Snape demanding that Hermione stay after class.
The potions classroom door slams open, as Hermione huffs out looking extremely vexed. Her face was pale as she relates her information to Harry and Ron. "I got detention plus another ten pints from Gryffindor, for being insulting." Swallowing hard, Hermione glances behind her, "let's get out of here. Before we inadvertently give someone an excuse to take more points away."
Gryffindor Tower
Common Room
Walking in Hermione looks around for Neville. Spotting him talking to Seamus, Hermione smiles and waves. "Neville, you wanted to talk to me."
"Yes," answers Neville glancing around. Merlin he looks more nervous now then he did in potions. What is going on?
"Come on," says Hermione, pointing to the stairs. "We can talk in the Bell Tower (top of Gryffindor) without everyone listening."
Watching a smile break across his face, she knew that it was for the best.
A radiant smile breaks across Neville's face. Looking much more relaxed, Neville states a quiet, "Thanks." Following behind Neville as they head to the Bell Tower, Hermione shakes her head. Wonder what he has to say.
Hogwarts
Dinning Hall
Walking into the dinning hall for dinner Hermione glances around the room. Spotting Ginny sitting by herself, Hermione smirks. He didn't have the nerve. Sticking out her tongue at Ginny who was shaking her head at her. Smirking, Hermione sits down on the opposite side of Ginny.
"You're such a prat."
"I know," laughs Hermione. "And I'm loving it."
"Well, Draco sends you his regards," smirks Ginny as she pushes a piece of parchment towards Hermione. Unfolding it, Hermione looks over Draco's dare. Bloody Hell! How am I going to do this?
"Well," asks Ginny. As Professor McGonagal strides closer to them, her eyes flash towards Professor Snape who looks like a sullen child.
"Miss Granger," barks Professor McGonagal. "You have detention tonight." Hermione resists the urge to groan. "With Professor Black in the charms classroom instead of with Professor Snape."
Looking confused, Hermione replies, "Thanks Professor McGonagal." How in Merlin's name did that come to be? After Professor McGonagal leaves, Hermione asks, "Ginny do you know how that happened?"
"Not a clue," answers Ginny. "Wish I did, that way I wouldn't have to serve detention with him."
"But still, Professor Snape never transfers a detention," comments Hermione. Harry and Ron join the table, flaking Hermione. "Besides who could have acted this fast, I just got the detention today, and would have served it tonight?"
"We did," laughs Ron reaching for some food.
"What," asks Ginny.
"When Hermione was talking to Neville in the tower; we had a chat with Sirius," laughs Harry thinking of Sirius's reaction. "And boy was he mad."
"Harry! Ron," admonishes Hermione. Hissing lowly, Hermione adds, "You shouldn't have done that! You know how vindictive Snape is."
"Don't worry Mione," says Harry. "It's all covered."
Don't worry? It's covered? Are they insane! How can this be covered? Groaning Hermione puts her head into her hands.
"Miss Granger," states Dumbledore as he walks towards the table.
"Yes Dumbledore."
"I would like to have a few words with you and Mr. Malfoy in my office," looking into his eyes, I notice that there is no sparkle in them.
"Of course Professor." Getting up, Hermione is shaking a little. Dumbledore he looks really mad. Wonder what happened? He couldn't possibly know about the game, could he?
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.
Chapter 18
Draco dares Hermione to dress up as a cheerleader.
Draco also does his insane challenge of turning Professor
Snape's hair was purple and orange.
