Consequences

Chapter 8

Hermione went back to the Gryffindor common room after talking to Theo, trying to get out of her head what Blaise wanted to do with her. She needed to find Ginny and talk to her. She looked across the room and saw her sitting on a sofa by the fire, doing an essay, looking frustrated. Hermione walked over and addressed her.

"Erm, Ginny, can I talk to you in my dormitory?"

Ginny looked up and half smiled. "Yeah sure, bloody essay, gives me a break." She got up and walked after Hermione up the stairs to the dormitories. They both sat down on Hermione's bed and Ginny turned to face her. "So, what's up, more juicy gossip?"

"In a manner of speaking; I think I have a guy who fancies you," Hermione said steadily.

Ginny was instantly suspicious. "You're Hermione Granger, you don't gossip, how do you know that?"

"Well, he's a friend of Blaise's," said Hermione.

Ginny looked pleased. "A Slytherin? I like that, all mysterious and cunning like your Blaise." She appeared to be slipping into a deep daydream. Hermione nudged her and rolled her eyes. "Oh God, it's not Malfoy is it?" Ginny looked suddenly horrified.

"No, it's not Malfoy," Hermione replied with a roll of her eyes. "It's Theo."

Ginny looked at her blankly. "Who?"

"Blaise's best friend-"

"Wait," said Ginny, "does he have short brown hair?" She suddenly looked interested.

"Yeah, do you know him?" Hermione asked curiously.

Ginny grinned. "Seen him around, he's quite nice looking. Are you sure he fancies me?"

"He told me. He wants to ask you out, but he's kind of shy, so-"

"Shy?" Ginny asked. "Oh, I like that, it's quite sexy."

Hermione rolled her eyes "I'm sure," she said testily. "But he's willing to tutor you in Potions."

Ginny pouted. "Unlike you were."

"I am busy!" Hermione said indignantly.

"Humph. When am I meeting him?" Ginny asked.

"Tuesday, straight after dinner in the library, he'll be waiting for you," Hermione replied happily.

"Ah, do you remember our last escapade in the library?" asked Ginny nostalgically.

Hermione frowned. "What, the one where you undid you top, put on lipstick and Blaise still didn't notice?" Hermione asked in a bored tone of voice.

"Yeah, that one," clarified Ginny. "Think that'll work with Theo?"

"Probably, he actually fancies you. But Ginny, don't go showing him your boobs on the first date," Hermione pleaded.

"Honestly," said Ginny, sounding scandalised. "Who do you take me for; Parkinson? It'll just be the lipstick."

Hermione rolled her eyes. "Sorry, my mistake."

The next morning Hermione walked down to breakfast with Ron and Harry.

"I need to talk to Theo, do you mind?" Hermione asked as they walked into the hall. Both nodded, though Ron looked a little agitated. Hermione smiled and walked to the other side of the hall, slipping into a seat nest to Millicent Bulstrode and opposite Blaise and Theo.

"So, we have news from Ginny," Hermione said, nabbing some toast.

Blaise raised an eyebrow. "Ooh, do tell!" Hermione shot him a look. "Sorry," said Blaise. "Couldn't resist."

"Anyway, what did she say?" asked Theo, leaning forward.

"She said yes, seemed she liked the idea of it," Hermione replied to Theo, before taking a bite of toast.

Theo frowned. "Does she even know who I am?" he asked miserably, looking like he wanted to drown himself in his cereal.

"Actually, yes. I believe she said you were good looking."

Theo looked astonished; he looked past Hermione's shoulder at Ginny at the Gryffindor table. He snapped his head back quickly, blushing when she saw him. "Seriously?" he asked.

Hermione nodded. "She said she'd seen you around a bit."

Theo looked delighted. "Hermione, you're great! When am I meeting her?"

She grinned, taking another bite of her toast. "Tuesday, straight after dinner, I said you'll be waiting.

Theo nodded happily, and continued eating his cereal.

"Oh, morning, Blaise," said Hermione, realising she'd totally ignored him.

He rolled his eyes and reached for hand, before kissing it. "Morning Beautiful, how are you feeling?" Blaise said smoothly.

Hermione smiled. "Now you mention it," she began. "I am feeling rather... devious." Blaise grinned lopsidedly at her. "Speaking of which, I didn't know you talked to Theo about me," Hermione continued with a grin.

Blaise went white. "What did he tell you?"

Hermione grinned, getting up and walking round to Blaise. "Enough. Now, are you walking me to Arithmancy, or do I have to go by myself?"

Blaise smiled and kissed her, before offering his arm to her. They began to walk off, but Blaise paused and called to Theo. "You're dead, Nott."

Theo looked up and raised his hands in the air. "Not me; she asked."

Blaise looked at Hermione. "It was rather intriguing," she said primly, smoothing her skirt.

Blaise blushed and grinned.