Duelling club had probably been Hogwarts latest creation since the war. It gave people better chances to hone their skills and figure out their strengths and weaknesses in situations that didn't mean life or death. It also created the weirdest of friendships.
"Oi! Granger," a feminine voice called - one that Hermione recognised immediately and caused her to roll her eyes. "I want a rematch. You beat me unfairly last time, and I demand another go!"
"Why, dear Parkinson, do you want to be embarrassed in front of all these people… again?" Hermione replied, her voice dripping from fake shock and she added a little gasp at the end which made Ron snort into his sandwich.
"Bring it on, Granger."
Hermione had never felt so excited for a duel. Well, that was a lie. Any duel with Pansy Parkinson had her fighting off grins and having the time of her life. Their was just something about her. Maybe it was her flowery perfume that assaulted Hermione's senses every time she walked past. Overpowered more like but hey, some people like perfume.
"You feeling lucky?" Pansy asked, twisting her neck in circles to limber up. "Because you're going to need it."
"Wow, that's some fighting talk," Hermione replied. "Let's hope you're not all bark and actually have some bite otherwise this could be disappointing and so… unsatisfying." Pansy's eyes flashed and when Neville announced that they were free to begin, she immediately sent off a stunner.
Hermione rolled her eyes at the predictability of her opponent and erected a simple shield, not even bothering to speak.
Attacking spell from Pansy.
Defending spell from Hermione.
That was how majority of the duel went and half the time, Hermione was mute. It was an impressive show of her magical ability - if none of them had already been made aware of that.
"Fight me!" Pansy demanded, glaring at the Gryffindor. Hermione bowed slightly.
"If you insist. Cantis," she called, and watched with satisfaction as Pansy wasn't quick enough to erect her shield and the Slytherin began to sing. Giggles erupted from everyone that was witnessing their duel and Pansy threw down her wand in defeat. Hermione let the song finish before ending the spell and walked over to her opponent, offering a hand to shake. "Thanks for the duel."
"No, thank you, if I ever want to be embarrassed beyond my wildest dreams then I know who to come to." She bent and picked up her wand. "Stupid stick," she grumbled causing Hermione to laugh loudly, slinging an arm over her shoulders.
"A poor workman always blames his tools," Hermione commented and winked at the other female. Pansy merely rolled her eyes, too tired to retaliate and rested her head on Hermione's shoulder.
"We have the weirdest foreplay ever," Pansy commented as the two walked away.
September Event: duelling at Hogwarts
Gringotts Prompt Bank: Hermione/Pansy (femslash pairings), Cantis - spell that causes person to burst into song (spells), lucky (assorted adjectives), flowery (smell), "A poor workman always blames his tools." (assorted proverbs)