Everyone Has A Dark Side
A/N: Hi there! I have blink 182 stuck in my head…anyway. Thanks bunches for you reviews, I feel so loved! Sorry I take a while updating, unfortunately, my parents have decided I am spending too much time on Harry Potter, and want me to start entering for scholarships, even if I'm only 14. ::growl:: Okay, I had to make a few changes: the girls are shopping for the Christmas Ball, not the Halloween Ball, and Hermione is going to turn 16 this chapter, so she was 15 before. Well, I enjoyed writing this chappy, so I hope you like it.
ALSO: if you look on mugglenet, there is an interview with Tom Felton, who says he thinks Hermione should go evil and like his character, (Draco, duh) so he is either physic, or just likes Emma Watson! I hope he's right.
Just as a note, Hermione's absolute real birthday is September 19, according to JK Rowling. She was born in 1980 (mugglenet), so this chapter is technically set in 1996. Harry's birthday is July 31, 1980, and Ron's is March 3, 1980.
Chapter 10: Shopping
The next day, Hermione could not go anywhere without instigating a reaction from someone. Gryffindors, Ravenclaws, and Hufflepuffs hissed threats at her, while Slytherins silently cheered her on. Quite a few students who were in the DA were not at class. Apparently, they had not yet recovered from whatever spells hit them the previous night.
Hermione couldn't help laughing when Neville walked by with his nose so swelled by the boils on it, he appeared to have a pumpkin attached to his face. In Care of Magical Creatures class, Ron and Harry mimed blasting the pair of Slytherin girls with their wands. Crabbe and Goyle tottered over, looking moronic yet threatening, and managing to make the boys nervous.
When Sarah and Blaise's Krup got loose and knocked Seamus Finnigan over, the whole sixth years Slytherin group burst out in raucous laughter. The Gryffindors clenched their fists and fingered their wands angrily. If it hadn't been for the attentive eyes of the teachers, duels would have broken out all over the school.
At dinner, the Slytherins were all in high spirits. They had enjoyed annoying students from the various other houses immensely. Everyone chatted happily about who was still in the hospital wing, who said what threat in class, and who jinxed who in the halls. Hermione and Pansy went to bed, still very happy and very much the stars of Slytherin.
Two days later, Pansy, Blaise, Sarah, and Hermione all walked giggling into Hogsmeade, looking cute in casual wizard clothes or muggle clothes. Their first destination was Radical Robes [A/N: Anna :) ]. Pansy dragged Hermione to a side aisle, where all the formal dresses were located. Blaise and Sarah went off to another section of the store.
"Pansy, why can't I just wear my blue robe from the Yule Ball in forth year?" Hermione asked hurriedly. "If it's too small, I can put and enlargement charm on it. It would work out fine!"
Pansy sighed, "Hermione, you don't wear the same dress twice, even if it was from two years ago. It just isn't done. There are so many beautiful robes here. You'll find a great dress here, and I know you'll never want to think about you last ones again!"
Hermione slowly looked through the huge variety of strapless, backless, low or high neckline, short, long, colorful, and black robes. She wasn't even sure where to star. Finally she chose a couple to try on: a pale blue v-neck gown, and a full-skirted white robe. Unfortunately, Pansy said no for both. "'Mia, the blue one is two long and plain, and the white one looks too much like wedding robes. Try these instead." She handed Hermione a backless black one, and an off the shoulder purple robe with silvery white insets.
"Pansy, I'm not sure this black one will work out. It has practically no back. " Hermione called out. Pansy forced her to come out of the trying-on rooms eventually, however.
"No, you're right it looks too long and makes you look stretched out. Try the other one on." Directed Pansy. When Hermione was persuaded to come out wearing the violet robes, Pansy shrieked "Perfect!" immediately.
"No, Pansy, the top part is so revealing. It might slip down or something!" Squealed Hermione, looking uncomfortable.
"Nonsense. It will stay on perfectly well. Look in the mirror. " She pointed, "Girl, it is so beautiful on you! You have got to get!"
The dress started with pretty silver trim forming a very wide, off the shoulder v-neck. Long sleeves with a cut along the bottom, allowed soft, silvery fabric to spill out, making the sleeves into a bit of a trumpet shape. The dress hugged Hermione well, showing off curves normally hidden by the loose school uniform. The skirt of the dress robe was slit down the front, starting at the waist, revealing fine pleats of silver fabric like quicksilver, which rippled beautifully when Hermione moved. It finished by draping perfectly at her feet.
"Well, it is nice," she conceded.
"What do you mean! You look like a goddess! Come on, let's get shoes and some stuff to put in your hair." Pansy said firmly. As soon as they were back in their normal clothes, the girls took their dresses and headed to a section full of shoes. Right away, she selected some silver high heels for Hermione to try on, and a pair of 3 inch red stilettos to go with her red, strapless dress robe.
"Uh, pansy, are you supposed to be able to walk in these? I don't think I can move, let alone dance." Said Hermione after trying on the first pair..
"You can practice every day and you'll get used to them. Those are perfect for your dress." Pansy declared as Hermione tottered in a pair of sliver stilettos that tied up around her calves. After choosing some tiny mirrors and jewels to put in their hair, and paying for everything, Pansy and Hermione decide to go to the Three Broomsticks and wait for Blaise and Sarah to meet them.
"Do you know yet who you are going to go with? Has Draco asked you?" inquired Hermione, as the both sipped butterbeers.
"Mia, Draco and I stopped going out after the Yule Ball. We realized it just wouldn't work out, so we are just friends. I'll probably go with Miles Bletchly." Said Pansy simply. "I think Draco might ask you, though. I believe he likes you."
"WHAT!!! Pansy, come on! He doesn't like me. Why would he like me?" Hermione said shocked. "I have horrible bushy hair, I know zero about fashion or make up, and I'm a bookworm."
"Hermione, you are so much more than that. You are defiantly pretty. I'll show you how to do your hair and makeup and give you some fashion tips, if you'd like, but you don't need it. You have a pretty face and with your hair straight, you would be a total doll! You have so much spirit too. When the Gryffindors tried to kick us out of that meeting, I never thought you'd be one to suggest we fight! It was even you're idea to go to the meeting although you knew they might not like that. Anyway, guys are noticing you just as you are. I've seen you turn plenty of heads in the Great Gall. As for Draco, he can't take his eyes off you. Just trust me, you will defiantly get a date to the Christmas Ball." Pansy answered.
Just then Blaise and Pansy appeared and decided to drag them off to Honeydukes Chocolates to buy some edible parchment.
On Wednesday morning, the dormitory door slamming woke Hermione. She sat up and pushed her hair out of her face. Glancing around the room, she saw all the beds except her own were empty. Hoping she wouldn't be late for class, Hermione threw on her uniform and dashed out of the room. She thought the common room was empty until a dozen voices chorused, "Happy birthday Mia!" Almost all the Slytherins she knew were pressed against the wall, grinning at her. In a pile nearby were lots of presents.
In astonishment, Hermione gazed at her friends. "How did you know?" she asked in amazement.
"You didn't think my parents would forget their newly discovered god-daughter's birthday, did you?" Said Draco. "They told me your 16th birthday was September 19th and I told everyone else."
Pansy came forward and took control. "You are going to open your presents now," she ordered, steering Hermione, who was still agape, toward the pile of gifts. The present opening began.
Half an hour later, Hermione had a beautiful album full of pictures of her parents, their friends, and even herself as and infant, which the Malfoys had assembled. They had also given her and entire new wardrobe! Casual clothes, beautiful dress robes, jeans, shirts, hats, shoes, accessories, everything! Hermione knew that they were family friends, but she was blown away by this generosity. Draco had given her a pretty necklace and matching earrings in the design of tiny silver snakes, studded with malachite and emerald chips. The exquisite jewelry fit her perfectly, ands she beamed at Draco. He smiled back, causing the color to rise in her cheeks. From Pansy, she had received a huge kit of makeup: eye liner, shadow, mascara, lip gloss, lip stick, lip pencils, powder, blush, creams, even a ferocious looking eyelash curler. "Now I can show you how to do your makeup," she quipped, grinning. Blaise had given Hermione a pile of chocolates and goodies from Honeydukes, and from Sarah, a large gift account to the Hogsmeade bookstore.
"You guys are awesome! I love you all so much! This is my best birthday ever! I can't thank you enough!" Hermione declared once all the gift opening was finished.
It was still quite early. Because the group had wanted the common room to themselves, the Slytherins had all woken up sooner than usual. Blasé and Pansy took Hermione up to their dormitory so they could fix up her makeup, clothes, and hair.
When they finally allowed her to look in the mirror, she saw Hermione still, but a different version. This girl had straight, silky hair, large dark eyes, smoother skin, and soft, pink lips. She was glad her friends had made her makeup look somewhat natural and surprised with how pretty she looked. "Goodness, I look like I could be in a fashion magazine! How do you do this?" she asked happily.
"We'll show you in the afternoon, its time for breakfast," replied Blaise. Hermione decide to wear some of her new clothes to breakfast, so Pansy selected a purple skirt and a white sweater with draping sleeves and a low v-neck. Hermione slowly put on the pretty necklace and earrings, even if they didn't match her clothes perfectly.
When she sat down in the Great Hall, lots of people complimented Hermione. "Great look!" Sarah called.
"You look really pretty," said Draco quietly from across the table.
"Thanks." Hermione said trying, and failing not to blush. Draco just smiled however. Maybe Draco did like her, as Pansy had suggested.
Owls flooded into the Great Hall as the morning post arrived. A large flock of black screech owls flew over the Slytherin table. An owl landed by almost every person, delivering a green and sliver envelope. A few of the black owls landed at the Ravenclaw, Gryffindor, and Hufflepuff tables to deliver identical letters. Harry and Ron stared at the Slytherin table, which for a few seconds appeared to be a strange, feathered animal due to the onslaught of owls.
Once the table and air had cleared, Hermione picked up the envelope that had been deposit
ed next to her. All along the table, people did the same. Sliding her finger into the corner, she tore it open. The letter inside was a fancy invitation. There was a green M embossed at the top of the card, which read:
Dear Hermione Lavinier,
You are cordially invited to the annual Malfoy Halloween Ball on October 31, at the Malfoy Manor.
We hope you will be able to attend,
Sincerely,
Lucius, Narcissa, and Draco Malfoy
In addition, scrawled at the bottom was:
Happy Birthday Hermione!
Draco -
A/N: Yay! So, what's going to happen with Draco and Hermione? I'm not sure if I want Harry and Ron to be nicer, or stay mean and nasty. I suppose they are more versatile when they are mean, because they can fight more, he he he. Well, I might have the Halloween Ball next chapter, also Harry, Ron, and Ginny talk about Hermione. Does anyone out there think that I should have Victor Krum come back? One of my, cough -weird- cough, friends thinks that would work, but he's 19 now. Well, more review answers at the bottom.
-Alianne-
Hyper Dudette: Thanks. Well, I have read fics where they dance and stuff, including a memorable on with a tango, but I'm a very bad dancer, so I wouldn't be able to write any dances. I'll probably just focus on them liking each other.
Daegogurl619: Okay!
Supreme Neo Slytherin Countess: Sure, potty, weasel, and weaselette are such wimps. Potter, you are such a baby. By the way, thanks, because I just couldn't find that section where she slaps him, but I've bookmarked it now. Slytherins rock! He he he…
Storywritter10791: Well, the slytherins were always mean, but they are the protagonists, so their opposites have to be mean. He he he..
Dodgerismine: Thanks. The Slytherins are the best, I don't know how anyone can favor wimps like the Griffies. Don't worry, I totally agree with you! Question: should Harry and Ron talk to Hermione, or continue to shut her out?
Itangel: Glad u like it. Griffies are stupid, Griffies are stupid… I definitely wanted the Slytherins to be kind, so you could see them from Draco's POV. I also was sick of stories with Draco having really mean parents, and him not wanting to be a death eater, I thought, lets have Hermione become, the death eater, so that's what's going to happen. Pansy's speech is not really my thing, but it was cool.
Saturn neko: okay!
Avery88: Glad u like it. I hate the Griffies, too (can u tell?) Okay then, cool name.
Remix20002: I know, I was sick of D going nice, so H is going evil. I don't like it when Pansy and Blaise are just portrayed as ugly sluts, they have a personality too. Thanks---
TaraYo: Yes, H is probably going to be a DE. She is on the dark side. Why wouldn't I answer that? I like evilness (Corey, u have to read my story, he he he) The other houses: Gryffindors don't like that Hermione is going Slytherin so easily and fast, Ravencalws and Hufflepuffs are all just confused and worried by all the death eater kids running around. They think she is kinda evil, especially after busting up the DA. Questions are okay (though I did drive my scuba teacher mad wit them). See ya.
Rock and Sarcasm: glad u like it.
DarkPrincessPyro99: Nice chappy, yah!
Scholcomp7: happy u enjoyed it.
Lala the Panda: Yes, Hermione is evil. H and D, as shown in this chapter, are attracted to each other somewhat. Slytherin is my house to, OMG! Later!
Well, bye everyone, thanks.
-Alianne-