Story Title: The Darkest Witch of Our Age
Rating: T
Genre: Romance/Mystery
Pairing: Draco and Hermione
Characters: Hermione, Draco, McGonagall, Ron, Harry, Crabbe, Goyle, Pansy
Summary: Hermione wants to switch to Slytherin to show what she's really capable of. Will she be accepted? And at what cost?

September 1, 1999 7pm

As she walks through the corridor to the door of Professor McGonagall's office, Hermione is nervous. She's nervous because; today is the day she has decided to try and switch to Slytherin. She knows it's known as the house with all of the bad apples.

However, she doesn't care. "You want to be known as strong and ambitious" Hermione whispers to herself before knocking.

McGonagall opens the door and ushers her in. "I got your owl Miss Granger, are you sure this is what you want?"

"Absolutely, I'm tired of being known as Harry Potter's brainiac friend. I want to be known for me. I love Harry I just want my own life apart from him and I feel best suited for Slytherin house. Also, I had some things brought to my attention this summer about my real father." She answers quickly as not to bring any attention to that detail.

"Well if you're sure, I have the sorting hat here to see if you belong in Slytherin." McGonagall says as she walks over to her fireplace.

As she reaches up for the sorting hat Hermione feels butterflies in her stomach. "This is really it." she thinks to herself. Feeling the weight of the hat on her head she closes her eyes, ready to hear it's words.

"Ahh Miss Granger. You want to change houses I see. What is your reasoning?"

Thinking to herself Hermione says "I just feel being in Slytherin will help me further myself and what I want to accomplish." The sorting hat pauses for a few minutes and Hermione feels her stomach drop.

"Well if you're sure Miss Granger, Slytherin it is." The sorting hat finally announces.

Hermione is overcome with joy.

McGonagall with tears in her eyes hugs her and wishes her well.

"Finally!" Hermione thinks, " now I can really show what I'm capable of."

November 12, 1999 12pm

Hermione has spent months trying to get on the Slytherin's good side.

In those months Ron really showed his true colors.

Flashback

"YOU DID WHAT!" Ron shouts.

"Ronald, I switched to Slytherin cause I feel it's best for me. You may not understand but as my friend you should support me." Hermione yells.

"But Hermione..." Ron begins.

"No Ron, no buts. This is who I am!" Hermione says as she storms off.

Bringing herself out of her memory Hermione comes face to face with Draco Malfoy.

"Granger please watch where you're going." Draco says in very rough tone before stomping off.

"Ugh how I wish he would like me." Hermione thinks to herself.

What can I do to make everyone accept me?

November 12,1999 8pm

While curled up in a chair with her Arithmancy book in the Slytherin common room, Hermione heard Draco, Crabbe, Goyle, and Pansy walk in talking about being bored. They decide to all sit down in front of the fireplace and start playing truth or dare.

Crabbe goes first.

"Draco, I dare you to kiss Pansy."

Hermione starts feeling her blood boil.

Hurry before he kisses her she thinks.

"I have a dare" she says quietly.

Draco, intrigued and surprised her with bravery looks up and says "What kind of dare do you have in mind?"

"Well..." Hermione starts.

"How about going with me to the Chamber of Secrets? Harry always talked in his sleep and I know where it is and how to get in."

Out of all the murmurs and no's she heard, Draco stood up and said "Come on Granger, let's do it."

While making their way to the second floor Hermione's stomach is in knots. She keeps going over what to say in her head. Walking in silence she takes a quick glance at Draco to see him quickly look away.

When they reach Myrtle's bathroom Hermione heads to the faucet. "Open" she says in chopped up Parseltongue. The faucets start opening to reveal a small tunnel. Hermione hops in and Draco follows. She hits the hard floor hard, then Draco slams into her.

"Sorry Granger" Draco says as he extends his hand.

She takes it an he pulls her in close, kissing her lips. "Am I really kissing Draco Malfoy" Hermione screams internally. She kisses him back and when she pulls away her cheeks redden.

"Okay Granger, show me the way" Draco says. Walking through the passageways they reach the cave-in.

Hermione yells "Reducto".

Instantly the rocks begin to shrink in size.

Within minutes they are able to make their way through.

Finally reaching the center of the chamber they look up and see the statue of Slytherin. While walking around Hermione sees a basilisk fang near a back wall.

Picking it up she says to Draco "Maybe this will prove I'm good enough for Slytherin". After looking around a little bit longer they slowly make their way back.

Draco heads back up the tunnel first, helping Hermione when she reaches the top. Tiptoeing through the corridors as not to draw any attention they finally reach the entrance to the common room.

Before heading in Hermione says "Draco, why did you kiss me? Don't you hate me?"

"No I don't Granger. I was a fool for how I treated you. But I am no longer allowing my parents to boss me. Now come on, let's show the others". Draco grabs my hands and says Salazar before walking through the entrance.

As soon as the group sees them they go crazy. A bunch of why's are mumbled.

Draco cuts them off and says "Hermione would like to show you guys something. And I feel its it's cool enough for her to be accepted."

Hermione pulls the basilisk fang out of her robes and shows the group. "Wow she really did it." Pansy says.

"Of course I did" Hermione answers. "Will you all accept me now".

Crabbe answers "Of course, but we have just one question, why did you want to switch to Slytherin?"

Hermione very slowly whispers "My father was a death eater. I want to make him proud."

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