Consequences of Truth or Dare:

Chapter 1: Drooping Eyes and Inquisitions

We had stayed up late last night playing Truth or Dare. Consequently, having double History of Magic this early in the morning wasn't helping me in the fact that my eyes were slowly drooping closed…

No! I can't fall asleep. I have to finish my notes… but everyone else is asleep. Maybe if I dozed for a little while…

I shook my head to keep myself from resting. I have a perfect record of not sleeping in class. How many people could say that?

I heard the rustling of paper to my left. I turned my head to see Ron scribbling on a piece of parchment. Is he taking notes?

I turned back to face Professor Binns. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Ron slide the parchment in front of me. I looked at what he wrote.

Aren't you glad Hermione? I'm not asleep!

I smiled to myself. Yes, Ronald, but what difference does it make if you're not paying attention?

Ummm… Well you're not paying attention either!

Drats! He caught me! Can I really be expected to pay attention every time?

Me and Harry have been trying to tell you that forever.

It's 'Harry and I' and what you guys meant is that I shouldn't pay attention in any lesson.

Yeah, well anyway, what was with you last night?

As I have been known to reprimand people about swearing, my life would be ruined if someone was reading my thoughts right now… shit, shit, shit! I think I will go with the innocent act. What are you talking about?

Oh, quit playing dumb 'Mione! Well that act didn't last long. I need a change of tactics!

… no comment.

Oh come on! What do you have to hide?

Apparently a lot. Who says I'm hiding anything?

You're body language. You're left eye is twitching, and you keep crossing and uncrossing your legs.

So now you're not only an inquisitor but a stalker too? I tried to keep my eye from twitching. I made sure to keep my legs uncrossed.

Who said I was stalking?

Nevermind… so, how is quidditch going?

Don't change the subject.

Too late?

Well then I'll change it back. Why did you quit Truth or Dare after Ginny had asked you who you liked?

I was tired.

Everyone, knows that you can't quit in the middle of Truth or Dare. Especially when it's your turn.

Apparently they've never played with Hermione Granger.

But why couldn't you have gotten it over with?

Well maybe I didn't want all of Gryffindor to know who I liked.

That's the consequences of Truth or Dare 'Mione.

So?

Who do you like?

Think… a decent boy… Dean.

No seriously.

That was seriously! … okay, maybe not…

Well then who?

Seamus.

Really?

Maybe.

Hermione! You can't keep lying!

Okay, well you promise not to tell anyone?

Promise.

Not even Harry!

I promised!

…you…

He looked at me and I couldn't help but laugh. He balled up the paper and through it into his bag as the bell rang. I couldn't read his face. Does he like me, too?

"Ron!" I yelled as I caught up with him in the hallway.

"Yeah?"

"I was joking!"

"I know."

"See you later, then!"

"Bye."

Maybe, if I had given him more time, he would have asked me out. He probably just thought I was crazy. Man, I wish I knew how he feels. Maybe, another round of Truth or Dare wouldn't be so bad…

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