The Bet (Fatal Desire) | Mattheo Riddle

Truth or Dare

"I knew you were trouble when you walked in"

-I knew you were trouble

Aurora POV

"It's alright, you guys did great!" I tried comforting the two boys who were sad after losing the Quidditch match against Slytherin.

"It's not fine! That asshole Malfoy shoved me to get the snitch! And I hate seeing Riddle's cocky smirk of victory!" Harry groans in frustration.

"Theodore Nott was laughing at his and calling us losers!" Ron added.

Hermione places an arm around the two boys comforting them "There'll always be next time."

Harry looked at me with a concerned expression, he opened his mouth to say something but hesitated.

I tilt my head "Do you want to say something, Harry?"

"Watch out for Riddle, I think he's up to something" Harry warns me.

I scoffed "What do you mean?"

"I told him to stay away from you but I don't think he will."

I grip both of Harry's shoulders "Harry, I can take care of myself, don't worry" I smile in reassurance.

Harry nods "I know you can, but his sudden interest in you is a little suspicious."

Hermione nods in agreement "Yeah I agree, just be careful around him."

I smile "I will. Enough sulking guys, remember when I told you there's a party tonight in the room of requirement? How about we go to the party and cheer up!"

Harry and Ron light up in excitement, while Hermione frowns.

"What if we get caught? Why are you three always so reckless!" Hermione nags.

I wrap an arm around her shoulder "Come on Mione, just this once! They need some major cheering up!" I point at the two boys.

They give Hermione puppy eyes trying to convince her. She smacks the two on the head with her book before sighing. "Ok fine, but I'm leaving by midnight!"

I hug her tightly "Thanks Mione, I love you" I make kissing noises, causing Hermione to laugh.

[Later that evening]

After curfew, we were getting ready for the party in our dorm. I was still lying on my bed in my pajamas when Hermione came out of the bathroom wearing a wine-red off-the-shoulder dress, and black heels. I grinned in amusement.

"Wow, wow Hermione Granger dressing up for a party!" I tease her.

She blushed "Is this too much? It's just that I don't go to parties often and I wanted to make the most of it"

I sat up from my bed "Ronald Weasley will love it" I laughed as Hermione threw a pillow at me.

"Rora! I'm not dressing up for a silly boy!"

I smirk "Sure, I totally believe you."

She pulled me up to my feet "You better go change, the party starts at 9:30!" She pushed me to my closet to choose an outfit.

"Can't I just throw on a hoodie and go!" I whine.

"For once I'm wearing a dress, can you wear one with me? It feels awkward to dress up on my own!" Hermione pleads.

I laugh "Alright fine" I pull out a black strapped mini dress and black heels from the bottom of my pile of clothes.

After putting on clothes, we sneak out to the Gryffindor common room. We met up with Ron and Harry before sneaking into the dark corridors leading to the Room of Requirements. Thankfully, we arrive at the party without getting caught by Flinch.