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Warnings: non-monogamy, male/male ships, female/female ships, male/female ships, smut, non-consent, and illusion of character death. (more will be added as needed as this is a WIP)
Ch 2: Take You In
Hermione hears a knock on the portrait door as she pours over some books. She's looking for anything that has to do with Horcruxes. And she's disappointed since Harry, Ron, and her found nothing over the summer. Despite all their attempts and now they didn't have any more leads to follow. She had thought it best if they went back to Hogwarts for their seventh year because the library would useful. The selection of books is quite extensive. Also the likelihood of a Horcrux being at the school is very high. Though they didn't have any clue what to look for or where it could be. Hogwarts was the best place to start because Voldemorte had learned about Horcruxes within the walls.
Hermione has other reasons of course for wanting to come back to Hogwarts, but she didn't think Ron and Harry would understand. She didn't think they could understand how important the N.E.W.T.s are to her. She wants to do well. To be the best actually. And prove to herself that she can do anything. Have any career she wants, if she only knew which one that was.
A knock echoes through the common room, and she waits to see if anyone else will get it. But when she hears the knock a third time, she resolves to answer it herself. And she opens the door with her wand ready. After all, who would knock on her door? Ron is probably still angry, and Ginny had wanted to talk to Harry. A red-eyed Parkinson greets her on the other side. "Is Dr-Draco he-here?"
Hermione steps back. "I think he's in Zambini's room. You're more than welcome to look." As the other girl scoots into the room, she can see the tear-stained cheeks. "Are you okay?"
Pansy nods. "I ju-just wa-want to ta-talk to Dra-co."
Hermione watches as Pansy's chest heaves up and down but says nothing else as the girl walks over and raps on the door before entering. Remembering the open portrait door, Hermione shuts it before
heading back to her books. Halting on her way when she hears Parkinson sob. She looks back at the girl before she can stop herself only to see the girl leaving.
"Parkinson, I thought you wanted to talk."
"He isn't here." Pansy reaches for the door.
"Wait." Hermione finds herself halfway towards the girl before she knows what she's doing. The girl looks so sad. She wants to do something. She has to do something. She turns the girl around wrapping her arms around the crying girl.
Pansy freezes not quite sure what to do. After a few moments, she lets out a long breathe relaxing into the girl's arms as the tears flow.
Hermione keeps Pansy in the embrace until the tears stop. The front of Hermione's shirt is soaked, but she doesn't seem to notice as she pulls Parkinson in closer. "I hope you feel better. A little at least. I always feel better after a good catharsis."
Pansy tries to nod but realizes she's smashed up against the other girl's breasts. Freezing as she wonders if the taller girl even notices. But time seems to stop. Shejust got dumped by a girl she thought liked her, and now. Oh, she doesn't know what she is thinking. This is nothing. Just some girl trying to make her feel better. And Granger probably just pities her. No harm in enjoying the hug. Right?
Hermione pulls back. "Are you feeling any better?"
"A bit." Pansy manages a meek nod. "I should probably head back to my dorm."
"Except that, now, it's past curfew."
"Oh…"
"So you should probably go ahead and just stay here." Hermione walks back to her bedroom. "Don't worry I got some extra pyjamas you can wear. You can sleep on my bed, besides it's bigger and a bit more comfy than the twins in the house dorms."
What? Wear her clothes? Pansy shakes her head. Hermione is just being nice. A nice oblivious tease.
"Parkinson, come on. You look exhausted." Hermione walks over grabbing the girl's hand. Gently leading the girl into her bedroom before handing over pyjamas. She changes into another pair as she continues to talk. "You can go ahead and climb into the bed if you want. I'm going to be up studying for a bit longer. So don't mind me at all." She sighs as peers at the other girl. Pansy seems slow to move and Hermione wonders what happened to make her so depressed.
Pansy stares at Hermione wondering how anyone could be so oblivious. She enjoyed watching the girl change she admits, but then realizes she's still holding the pyjamas in front of her. While the other girl is looking at her waiting for something, then she remembers that she's expected to change also. Her face flushes as she runs into the bathroom. Changing quickly before coming back out. But Granger had already gone back to studying and is apparently unaware of anything unusual. Pansy climbs under the covers scooting to one side to leave room for the other girl.