CHAPTER 8- HERMIONE/DAPHNE

AN: thanks for the reviews and the requests this one is a Hermione/Daphne one shot which is a bit easier than my last one because Daphne isn't a main character I can play around with her a little bit, this is for a guest so I don't know if they will read this but if you do I hope you enjoy, I will be writing one shots in order of who reviewed I have up to fourteen chapters worth of one shots which will take me time to do (as I have a full time job) so please bear with me whilst I go through this, some characters I have to research too in case there is stuff written about them by JK ROWLING luckily there wasn't much written about Daphne anyways happy reading.

PS: what does dapper and Heroine mean before I write the next chapter?

Hermione Granger was part of the golden trio she was of course the brains, if she left it to her two best friends they wouldn't get anywhereso yes she took up the position as the smart one of the group, Harry was the hero and Ron was well no one knew what Ron was.

Daphne sighed into her cereal as she looked over at the golden trio she had tuned out Pansy's snarky comments about Hermione's choice of clothing, Daphne didn't see a problem with it she looked nice but she couldn't tell that to anyone, she couldn't tell them that in fact she was in love with the other girl.

No one could know about that she was promised to some other boy in her year and house. Daphne couldn't tell her parents that she was in fact gay and in love with a muggle born she refused to say mudblood it was disgusting.

Daphne watched as she argued with the red head she looked close to tears as she stormed out the room quickly Daphne grabbed her coat and followed her she wanted to make sure she was ok she wouldn't talk to her she just didn't want Draco or his goons to get her she didn't understand why her younger sister had a crush on him he was vile daddies boy.

Daphne followed Hermione outside she sat under a tree shivering it was cold out and it looked like the other girl had forgotten her jacket or her robes.

Without thinking Daphne walked over she had a jumper on so didn't need her coat "Here" she whispered handing her coat over, Hermione looked at her with surprise.

"Sure you want my mudblood germs on it" Hermione spat, Daphne sighed she didn't shout back or argue because Hermione was right she was still part of Slytherin and they were known mudblood haters.

"I don't care about your blood status" Daphne replied she made no move to sit down she just stood with her jacket waiting for Hermione to grab it "it doesn't stop you being the brightest witch since Lilly Evans" she shrugged Hermione looked at her shocked but took the jacket and threw it on Daphne smiled.

"Why don't you?! Hermione asked she moved so Daphne sat down which she now did "I mean isn't that part of being in Slytherin?" Daphne laughed shaking her head her blond hair flowed as she did so.

"No it never use to be anyway, being in Slytherin use to be fun I read in Hogwarts a history that there use to be prank wars between my house and yours but it wasn't nasty" Daphne explained Hermione seemed impressed "they use to be in peace."

"What changed?" Hermione sighed Daphne looked out to the forbidden forest she saw out the corner of her eye that Hermione was looking at her with a look of curiosity it made her smile.

"When Voldermort came to Hogwarts he changed people according to my parents he is a very charismatic man" she replied.

"Don't you call him Lord?" Hermione was surprised and it showed in the way she talked Daphne shook her head "so you won't become one of his followers then?" once again she shook her head.

"I couldn't follow a hypocrite" Daphne whispered looking down at her hands "he is a half-blood you know his father was a muggle apparently his mother put him under a love spell so she could get pregnant" to say Hermione was impressed was an understatement this girl was as smart as her.

"How come you follow Parkinson then? If you're so smart why do you follow them?" Hermione asked she was confused this blond haired girl confused her she wasn't like the others she was smart and she didn't hate her because of her blood to be honest she had never seen Daphne actually participate in the name calling, sure she was there but that was about it.

"It is what is expected of me, I follow those who are higher than myself and I am forced to marry" Daphne looked away she felt the tears prick her eyes she wouldn't cry it wasn't her place to "my sister is much more free spirited than I am but my parents don't put expectations on her the same as me" she added she wanted Hermione to like her for her not for her money or status in the world.

"It sounds harsh to have people view you like an object rather than a person" Hermione understood in a way what the other girl was going through as the war drew nearer she knew one day she would need to leave to help Harry and it would be soon it was expected of her as his best friend.

"You should know what it is like Hermione" Daphne pulled Hermione from her thoughts "you have people who expect things of you too don't you, like Harry he expects you to be able to help and Ron he will expect you to marry him" she continued when Hermione didn't respond.

"I won't marry Ronald" Hermione spat Daphne grinned as Hermione blushed and looked away from the other girl "he isn't my type" she whispered Daphne said nothing at least not at first.

"What is your type then?" Daphne asked her voice lowered she moved slightly closer to the other girl Hermione gasped.

Hermione hadn't noticed how pretty Daphne actually was, her hair was a new shade of blond that she hadn't really seen before it shimmered in the light and made her want to touch, and close up her eyes were an amazing shade of hazel that shone. Her face had no blemishes she looked perfect.

The other girl wished she could just reach over and touch her Hermione felt her hand go into a fist to stop herself from doing just that.

"I am into less stubble more soft type" Hermione whispered back Daphne smirked she could just lean over and take what she wanted but they heard people shouting they both pulled back Hermione stands up and goes to give the jacket back but Daphne shakes her head.

"No keep it, it looks better on you" with a smile Daphne stands and leaves a stunned Hermione.

Hermione sighed and ran her hands through her hair in frustration she was trying to write her history of magic essay and she couldn't concentrate her thought all centred on Daphne Greengrass and her perfect self because lets face it she was perfect in every way at least to Hermione she was.

"Urgh!" Hermione groaned as she let her head hit the desk she kept doing it lightly so she wouldn't do too much damage but she wanted to try and least get this stupid essay done.

"That bad?" A voice interrupted Hermione looked up to see the object of her thoughts stood leaning against the bookcase, Hermione nearly groaned out loud even doing that the other girl looked stunning it just wasn't fair.

"Yeah something like that" Hermione replied "I just can't get this essay done" Daphne grinned and took a seat next to the other girl.

"Wow the great Hermione Granger needs help" Hermione lightly smacked the other girl on the arm but laughed as she did it.

"No I know what to write" she paused biting her bottom lip as she did so "it's just writing it that's the problem I've had to restart it several times because I can't get the opening right"

"Wait this is all because of an opening? What does that matter?" Daphne asked Hermione only glared at the girl.

"The opening line grabs the reader's attention, it's a very important part of the job" She argued quietly so not to disturb others.

"Well maybe you just need to leave it a bit and let the inspiration come to you" Daphne suggested Hermione looked at her she really looked at her.

Daphne Greengrass was not like other girls at least not like the girls in her house she seemed more down to earth she had the right idea about how to survive all this that was to come.

Hermione wanted to reach over and kiss the girl she wanted to taste her she bet Daphne tasted like strawberries or cherries, it would be something sweet like her she wondered what it would be like to kiss her to be able to run her fingers through her hair to feel her body against hers. She imagined pinning the other girl against the bookcase as their kisses got passionate to feel Daphne run her fingers through her hair and grip it as she pushed for more from her.

Hermione looked at her she was determined she would reach over and taste her "Why are you with that mudblood" Pansy shrieked which caused the place to go quiet, Daphne sighed and turned to her friend.

"Get lost Pansy" she replied "she is not a mudblood that got old during third year when Hermione punched Malfoy in the face" Hermione didn't know that Daphne knew that.

"She will always be a mudblood and I will be telling your parents about this" Pansy spat smirking as she did so.

"No you won't Parkinson" Her voice was low and dangerous it made Hermione hot she gulped trying not to think about it all "you forget your place in the world I am above you in every sense of the word" Daphne was now stood face to face and toe to toe with the other girl who now look scared.

"You have to go home Greengrass and when you do your parents will sort you out" Pansy smirked.

"I will be staying here" Daphne replied she wanted to wipe the smirk off Pansy's face "I don't want to be near them"

"Even during the holidays Greengrass because they will disown you but if you insult her I might let this slid" Pansy smirked Hermione sighed and waited for the inevitable insult that would be thrown at her.

"I will not insult her just to give you a laugh Parkinson" Daphne spat "that girl there is worth ten of you she will go places, you will be stuck in a loveless marriage and kids who you hate"

"Well I hope you enjoy Christmas and birthdays on your own" Pansy glared Hermione looked at them she could see Daphne was breaking

"She won't be on her own" Hermione spoke up the girls all looked at her "Daphne will be going home with me" she saw Daphne smile Pansy glared and moved towards her.

"Don't speak unless you're spoken to mudblood" Daphne grabbed Pansy by the arm and pulled her away from Hermione placing herself between them.

"Don't you dare talk to her like that" Daphne snarled Pansy just laughed before she walked away with her group.

Daphne was on edge she stood her posture rigid she was waiting in case there was an attack, Hermione placed her hand on the other girls arm, she felt how tense she was her skin was so soft 'not the time Granger' she thought to herself.

"Thanks for the help" Daphne whispered with that she left the other girl.

The confrontation between Daphne and her ex friends had happened Hermione hadn't seen her, she didn't seem to be around unless it was class and then she was the first to leave and the last to enter class but on one occasion Hermione saw her during lunch and when she did she was shocked the girl she was falling for had a black eye and a busted lip.

Hermione got up from her seat by Ron and went over the Slytherin table "Daphne" she whispered the girl in question looked up "What happened?" Hermione sat opposite the other girl Daphne glanced over at Pansy who was looking over smirking Hermione followed her line of sight and glared at the other girl.

"It doesn't matter" Daphne whispered looking back down at her food "just leave me alone please" she begged but Hermione wouldn't move Daphne really didn't want to have to do it but she didn't want Hermione getting hurt "get lost mudblood!" she shouted everyone looked at them Daphne saw the tears in the other girls eyes and she hated herself for making her cry she heard Pansy and her gang laughing.

Hermione stood up and ran out the room wiping the tears from her eyes as she did so, she ran into the bathroom and locked the stall and sobbed she couldn't believe the girl she was in love with had said that word to her but the more she thought about it the more it didn't make any sense Daphne didn't want to be part of that she hated the word so why would she use it now?

Parkinson! Hermione stood up it had to be something Parkinson had said after she beat Daphne up she must have threatened her if Hermione didn't stay away.

With that thought in mind Hermione stood she cleaned her face and made her way back to the great hall she was going to put Parkinson in her place, Hermione ignored Daphne as she looked up at her Hermione walked straight over the pansy and slammed her hands on the table which surprised the girls.

"I know you're the one who beat Daphne up" she began Parkinson had the cheek to smirk when she said that.

"Prove it mudblood" she spat Hermione leant forward out of the corner of her eye she saw Daphne had stood and even Harry and Ron were getting up and moved closer probably to make sure Hermione was ok.

"Maybe if you learnt better insults" she paused "you wouldn't keep using the same one, if you were smart enough you could think of another instead of using an old insult which actually doesn't even bother me in the slightest" Parkinson actually looked scared for a second.

"Get lost mudblood" she mumbled Hermione actually laughed I her face it caused the others to watch in shock they hadn't seen Hermione act like this at all.

"Admit you beat Daphne up and maybe I won't snog you in front of all the students, because we all know how much you like it" she smirked moving forward getting into her personal space she actually thought the other girl would kiss her.

"You won't do anything" Parkinson tried to sound confident but she wasn't and Hermione knew she wasn't confident enough in her assumption so Hermione moved closer so Parkinson could feel her breath against her lips.

"Wanna bet" Hermione whispered she heard Parkinson's sharp intake of breath "so what is it gonna be?" Hermione asked.

"Fine I did it, I beat Greengrass up" Parkinson finally admitted, with a smirk Hermione moved away she stood tall then looked at Daphne who seemed really surprised but she saw something else in those eyes of hers something she couldn't place.

Daphne walked over to her and grabbed her arm before she could say anything, dragging the other girl into the hall once they were out of sight Daphne pinned Hermione to the wall using her body to keep her there, Hermione just watched her she wasn't sure what was going on, she knew what she wanted Daphne to actually do.

"You were so hot standing up to Parkinson" Daphne whispered her lips gently ghosted across the girls jaw and neck it made Hermione shiver Daphne let her hands graze Hermione's hips "I don't want to pretend anymore Hermione I'm in love with you I have been ever since I found out you punched Malfoy in the face I am really sorry for saying that horrible word to you and if you will have me I will make it up to you till you get sick of me" Hermione smiled as she listened to the speech it was adorable when Daphne was nervous "I understand if you can't forgive me I do-" Hermione cut her off she grabbed Daphne's tie and pulled her in smashing their lips together.

It was like an explosion was going off inside her head she had always wanted to have a first kiss like this it was hot and passionate but she could feel the feelings of love that poured out of it. It was that passion that caused Hermione to push Daphne away but before Daphne could protest Hermione had switched their positions so now Hermione had Daphne trapped against the wall it surprised Daphne how forceful Hermione actually was and it was hot as hell.

Hermione kissed her again her body pinned Daphne's to the wall once breathing became an issue Hermione pulled back but let her head rest against Daphne's "wow" she whispered Daphne smiled and kissed her head "I love you too" Hermione whispered back Daphne kissed her again lightly.

"I will protect you forever" Daphne whispered it was the one sentence that caused Hermione's heart to flutter.