AN: Continued for Madam Malkins Dress up Challenge.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter!
Hermione was almost to the Transfiguration classroom when she bumped into a little Slytherin first year. Bending down to help pick up the young girl's contents from her split bookbag, she didn't notice Draco Malfoy creep behind a tapestry close-by. In fact, she didn't notice when he also cast the Uniform Modification Spell on her again.
But, Hermione did notice when the other students started laughing outright at her and the first year. Apologizing, for practically running the small child over, she asked if she needed any help, hoping she'd say no.
"I'm sorry, um, miss, but, your underwear is showing." Said the girl, meekly.
"What!" Hermione screeched. Looking down, she saw that she was indeed showing off her baby pink cotton knickers. Her school skirt was about three inches long, and looked like it came from a magazine she once found in her Uncle Mark's bathroom. Disgusted with herself for not noticing, she transformed her skirt into a pair of slack's that matched the uniform, and paid her attention back to the girl, asking her name.
"It's Yvonne, miss. Uhm, I was wondering if you knew the way to the library from here? I still don't know my way around the castle fully." Yvonne shyly asked.
"Of course, Yvonne. My name is Hermione Granger, I'm a 6th year prefect for Gryffindor. Have you been finding your way around to all of your classes?" She inquired.
Setting off towards the library, they learned that they were both muggleborns, and they both loved learning. Especially magic. Deciding that talking to Professor McGonagall could wait till after dinner, both girls settled into a back, corner table in the library to work on their homework. Hermione soon learned that the girl reminded her of her younger self, with her ability to get lost in a book without getting distracted. It was a nice quality to see in a younger student.
With most of their homework finished, they left the library to walk around the castle a bit before dinner. With Hermione showing Yvonne faster ways to get to certain classes, she also transfigured a blank piece of parchment into an impromptu map for the girl.
Hearing the bell for dinner, both girls proceeded down towards the great hall. Asking the girl if she wanted to sit with her at dinner, the went along the table to Hermione's normal seat at the Gryffindor table. Hermione helped herself to some Shepards pie, she also grabbed some boiled potatoes and a mix of vegetables. Tucking in, she finally saw Harry and Ron enter the great hall and sit down opposite of Yvonne and her.
"'Mione, why is there a Slytherin with you?" Ron muttered, giving Yvonne a pointed look. Yvonne leaned back against Hermione, seeking comfort from the older girl.
"Ronald Weasley! She is nothing but a first year, needing help. I would appreciate it if you weren't so rude!" Hermione said as she stood up, "Now, please, don't harass her, I'm helping her find her way around the castle and since her house won't help, I am!"
"Hermione, you're wearing pants!" Harry interjected, officially shutting Ron up.
"Obviously! My skirt keeps getting shortened! I stood in the hallway showing my knickers to plenty of students earlier! But, I'm making a change in that, I'm going to Professor McGonagall after dinner to petition that slacks are optional for girls! I'm tired of just wearing a skirt!"
"Okay, calm down, save that feistiness for your upcoming battle." Harry chuckled.
With everything settled, Hermione finished her dinner, said her goodbyes, and headed to Professor McGonagall's office to present her case for a new uniform.