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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
Dumbledore's Office

Trailing behind the headmaster, Hermione and Draco glance at each other for possible information as to what has Dumbledore calling them into his office. Each gave the other, do you know what this is about look. Before resigning themselves to the fact that neither knew.

Once them were in his office, Dumbledore has them sit down. He doesn't offer them any candy. "Can either of you tell me," starts Dumbledore. "Why I've called you into my office?"

Both swallow hard. "No, sir" is echoed back to him.

"I have reports," says Dumbledore while holding up some pieces of parchment. "That the two of you…."

Hallway
Outside Dumbledore's Office

Once outside Dumbledore's office, both Hermione and Draco breathe easier. Flashing each other a wow smile, they proceed back to the dinning hall.

Shaking her head, Hermione comments, "I can't believe that's all that he wanted to talk about. I would have thought that there would have been more."

"There probably is more, but since that time you have acted normal," sneers Draco earning himself a glare. "Well as normal for you anyways." Taking a few more steps Draco smirks as he states, "so I hear you have detention with Professor Snape…"

Cutting him off quickly, Hermione responses, "nope, it's with Professor Black in the charms room. I know the perfect way to use this little office visit to suit our little game."

Rising an eyebrow, Draco appraises her over. "Do tell?"

Whispering softly to him, Hermione tells Draco her idea.

"Damn," mutters Draco looking impressed. Then thinking about her suggestion. "No it's too dangerous."

"I DARE YOU," hisses Hermione. Getting fed up with Draco's poor behavior and even poorer dares. "You're already one in the hole."

"So we're still on?" groans Draco.

Of course we still playing you nit. We just started. "Getting scared, Malfoy," mocks Hermione, which earns her a glare.

"No," snaps Draco. "But I want to live to see grad."

"Oh please," sneers Hermione. "WE haven't even gotten to the good stuff yet."

"Fine," grumbles Draco.

"Besides I'm not the one who flaked out on his last dare," snickers Hermione.

"There was no way that I was going to go straight up to Ginny and kiss her in front of the whole school," hisses Draco.

"Why not," snickers Hermione. "You kiss her in private, now you have to suffer the consequences." Pretending to think, taps her chin. "Yes," grinning evilly at him. "I know just the thing."

"Merlin," groans Draco as they enter the dinning hall, turning to keep up the act that they had started at the being of the year they glare hatefully at each other.

Dinning Hall
Near Slytherin Table

"This is all your fault," snaps Draco rather loudly. Draco's voice carries throughout the hall. Many of the students pretend that their not listening in, while other listen outright.

Gasping as Hermione clutches the air. "MY FAULT! How DARE YOU," poking him with her finger. "This is in no way shape or form MY FAULT! If it's anyone's fault its Professor SNAPE'S FAULT."

This had gotten everyone's attention, even Professor Snape's. Everyone watches the two students glare coldly at each other before stalking over to their respective tables.

Dinning Hall
Head Table

Upon Draco sitting down, Professor Snape sprang up from his seat. Striding over to the Slytherin table, Professor Snape quietly questions Draco as to what happened. Before exploding, "Why that's ludicrous!"

Scrutinizing the scene from his chair, Sirius notes that Hermione was extremely upset as she gathers her things. This can't be good. Silently Hermione left the hall, not talking to anyone. Well, I'll just have to get her to tell me tonight.

Nudging Remus, Sirius asks, "What do you think this is all about?"

Gryffindor Tower
Hermione's room

Sitting on her bed, Hermione replays the scene from Dumbledore's office in her head.

"I have reports that the two of you are working very well together in private but in the hallways it's almost like a battle ground," says Dumbledore holding up pieces of parchment. He sighs as he stares at Hermione and Draco. "Please try to contain yourselves better. Now, Miss Granger you wanted to be able to wear a muggle cheerleading outfit?"

Picking up a book on her bed, Hermione lets out a heavy sigh. Damn I thought for sure we were done for. Thank Merlin. Glancing at her watch, Hermione notes the time. Ginny should be here any minute now. Hearing fast paced footsteps bounding towards her room followed by a quick rap on her door, Hermione smiles,

"Come in." Laughing at Ginny's flushed face. "Well?"

"Oh, you bad girl," snickers Ginny. "Worked like a charm."

"Really," asks Hermione. "I thought at least Harry or Ron would see right throw it."

"No," answers Ginny. "So everyone thinks that you," pointing to Hermione. "And Draco have to alternate sitting at each others table."

"Smashing."

Charms
Professor Black's Class

Entering the room, Hermione gazes about for Sirius. Must be running late. Taking a seat, she waits for him to show up. Getting bored, she taps her fingers against the desk. Where is he? Getting up and moving about the room, Hermione softly smiles as she looks over Sirius's lesson plans. Since he hasn't shown up yet, I might as well get Draco's dare over with.

Working on Draco's dare, Hermione doesn't realize the time. Moving her stiff neck, she looks at her watch. Did Sirius forget? Merlin, don't tell me I have the wrong room! Jumping up, Hermione takes a deep breath before heading towards the door.

Looking around as voices float towards her, Hermione caustically approaches the door. Standing near the door, she could hear the floating voices more clearly. It's Sirius and Professor Niko. What's he doing talking to the Muggle Studies teacher? Leaning closer and yet staying out of sight she listen closely to their conversation. Geez I feel like a Slytherin.

"I can't believe Dumbledore would do something like that," growls Sirius.

Throaty laughter. "Well what do you expect he can't have them at each other's throat all the time."

"Yes but to do that," groans Sirius. "Poor Hermione."

"Poor Hermione," laughs Professor Niko. "If you want to see it that way. We're still on for Saturday?"

"Hogsmeade," asks Sirius.

"Yes," answers Professor Niko.

"Yes."

"Then it's a date."

The voices float further away as the couple walking the hallways head down a different corridor. Tears slip down Hermione's face. Wiping her face furiously Hermione's anger kicks in. Saturday, date, Hogsmeade. I'll show him a date!

Gryffindor tower
Common Room

Growling, Hermione runs into the common room. Nodding to Ginny and Harry, she says as sweetly as she could manage. "Gin I really need to talk to you."

"Mione," questions Ginny after looking at Hermione's face.

Looking up from his homework, Harry asks, "Mione, I need some help on this…"

"Herm," looking up from his homework Harry takes one good look at his friend.

"Harry," stresses Hermione getting his complete attention. "You're working on your potions homework and it's not due until Monday. We'll work on it after the game or on Saturday." After Harry nods, Hermione redirects her attention to Ginny, "Gin please my room." Spinning on her heel, Hermione takes the stairs two at a time, slamming her door for all that she's worth.

"Merlin who pissed off Mione," asks a dazed Harry.

"I won't know until she tells me," comments Ginny as she goes up the stairs.

Gryffindor tower
Hermione's Room

Opening up the door, Ginny pecks her head in before entering. "Ok. What has Sirius done," asks a worried Ginny.

"He has a date for Saturday to go to Hogsmeade," answers Hermione.

"Well that's a good thing," says Ginny then notices Hermione's face darken. "Or not."

"With Professor Niko."

What is that man insane? Grimacing Ginny says, "Well I say you get Draco to go for some of the insane dares and see how everyone else reacts."

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 dares 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.

Chapter 19:
No Dares were verbally exchanged.
Hermione dares Draco to kiss Ginny in the dinning hall.