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

85. Y5 Nov 17th

"...how's OWL prep going?"

Hermione looked up, surprised. "...well enough. I've just started History."

A nod, "would you like to borrow a book on witch burnings from my family library?"

"Your parents wouldn't mind?!"

"Would yours, if you lent me a book from home?"

"...no. No, I suppose not."

"Great!" She beamed. "Then could I borrow anything they have on psychology and nueroscience?"

"..."

"...I mean, I know they're not required subjects for dentistry. But I can't exactly owl order from Pearson, myself."

"How do you even know about-"

"-please?!"

A sigh. "I can ask them."