Dichotomy

by Yuuki no Yuki

Not every Slytherin ends up in the Snake Pit. Some cave to parental bias, some follow friends or family, and some make a calculated decision to align themselves with the most underestimated house in a bid for safety and security. Well, only one girl did that. But she read those books, no way was she dealing with all that plot. SI/OC Drabble Fic

10. Y1 Dec 2nd

"Can I borrow that book?"

An incredulous look, "...I'm reading it?!"

"I know," the girl nodded towards Modern Marvels, "but that's the only copy and I have something to check. Please, Granger?"

Hermione stared at the Hufflepuff before her, shocked at her gall. "I suppose," she rallied, "you can have it, if you know something about Nicolas Flamel."

The girl tilted her head, "the famous 14th century alchemist? I prefer Paracelsus, but, what do you want to know?"

Shock.

"W-wha, h-h-how, why do you know him?"

"I want to be an alchemist," the girl muttered.