|| hermione/ fem reader ||
a slytherin like you can't possibly be entangled with a muggle-born.
Where loyalty is everything, you are given a crucial mission: lead Harry Potter to the Dark Lord, who has declared his return. As you navigate this dang...
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"Brilliant!" Blaise was the first to cheer as Y/N stepped into the common room. As she entered, the applause grew, drowning out any past criticisms.
"Well done, Y/L. Honestly, I expected you to fall apart like a looney, but you pulled it off." Y/N caught Draco's eye, sensing he wanted to rephrase his compliment, but with so many people around, he wouldn't let his guard down.
"Thanks, Malfoy," she said with a smirk, lifting the golden egg for everyone to see. "Let's see what this thing can do."
With a casual leap, Y/N climbed onto one of the marbled tables and twisted the top open. The flaps sprang apart, releasing a high-pitched shriek that pierced the air. Everyone instinctively covered their ears, cringing at the awful noise.
"Okay, that's enough!" Y/N snapped it shut, looking around at the stunned faces.
"That's the clue? Screaming?" Theodore scratched his head, raising an eyebrow. "Seriously?"
Daphne smirked. "If we wanted to hear that, we could just lean over Draco's door at night." Laughter erupted in the room.
"Oh, bugger off," Draco shot back, but a hint of amusement lingered in his expression.
"What am I supposed to do with this?" Y/N hopped down from the table, examining the egg for any hidden markings.
"Maybe you're supposed to cook it," Crabbe suggested, his sincerity earning a round of skeptical glances.
Y/N raised an eyebrow. "Right...or maybe you should just ask a Ravenclaw. They might know what's up." She shrugged, glancing at Blaise.
With a sigh, she replied, "Could be worth a shot." But deep down, she couldn't shake the thought of whether her father would send another letter for help.
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Everyone cheered as Harry spun around, proudly showcasing the egg in the air.
"Go, Harry!" he heard as he was hoisted up by Fred and George.
"Knew you wouldn't die, Harry—"
"Lose a leg—"
"Or an arm—"
"Pack it in altogether—"
"Never!" They finished together. Harry looked down at them, thrilled to have support coming from them and the others in the room.
"Shush!" Seamus shouted, cutting through the excitement as he grabbed the egg from someone. He gave it a quick kiss before handing it to Harry. "Go on, Harry! What's the clue?"
With the egg in his hands, Harry looked at the eager faces surrounding him. "Who wants me to open it?" he asked with a teasing grin.
