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

41. Y2 Apr 22nd

"Hola!"

"...hello?" Hermion returned, confused.

The Hufflepuff slid into the vacant library seat, "fancy seeing you here, with all the books, and the learning."

Hermione's grip tightened around her current read, "you can't have this book. I'm reading it."

"...spoilsport."

She stood.

"W-wait, wait! It was a joke!" A pause. "I actually wanted to ask a favor."

Silence.

"I've heard you're taking six electives next year?"

"...possibly."

"How did you get approval?"

Hermione's eyes sharpened. "Why?"

"It's just, Alchemy overlaps with Ancient Runes and Transfiguration."

A sigh. "I suppose I'll help."