Chocolate Frog Card: (Bonus) Lucy Weasley: Challenge: Write about Lucy Weasley.
Gringotts: Hermione/Lucy [Hermione - Pairings]
Ultimate Hermione Pairing Challenge: Hermione/Lucy Weasley
February Event: 51. (restriction) Must take place on Valentine's Day, 40. (emotion/feeling) Optimistic
Word Count: 366
Hermione didn't understand why she went out. It was Valentine's day and she was single and every single place to eat or drink would be crowded with couples. They should open a singles bar, where all the lonely witches and wizards can console themselves in alcohol or chocolate. Maybe both. Obviously both.
"Fancy seeing you here," a voice piped up, startling her from her thoughts. She turned to her left, looking at the young witch who had planted themselves on the next bar stool over. The Hog's Head, despite its overall appearance and Aberforth's attitude, was still crowded and only seats for the singles, were available.
"Lucy," Hermione greeted. "I didn't expect to see you here today." She paused. "What happened with that guy you were dating? Wasn't his name Derek?"
"Yeah, it was," she responded, twirling a lock of hair around her finger. "He ended things with me when he discovered that it wasn't really him that I wanted."
"Oh?"
"Yeah," she nodded. "Apparently I have a thing for hot, older women."
Hermione choked on her drink.
"So, what do you think about it?"
"What has my opinion got to do with anything?"
"Well, you are my main crush. Merlin, you're my only crush!" Hermione's eyes widened as she stared at the younger girl. She would never admit that the conversation was causing her heart to beat wildly and her palms to sweat and her mind to think of all the possibilities.
"You're being a bit forward, Lucy."
"What can I say, I'm feeling optimistic." Lucy shot her a dazzling smile.
"What happened to the girl that was so shy that she'd blush whenever she'd say hello?"
Lucy huffed and rolled her eyes. "That girl was eleven. This girl is eighteen and has taken numerous drinks to gain the courage to come speak to you."
"You're serious about this," Hermione breathed, eyes even wider than before.
"As serious as Harry's godfather."
Hermione's face soured. "Oh, that was terrible." Lucy giggled and it warmed Hermione's insides. She raised her glass. "Happy Valentine's Day, Lucy."
Lucy raised her own glass. "Let's hope we're both not single for the next one. Maybe we can stay in next time."