Short Change Hero

Chapter 35: Shameless Liar

Hello there! Sorry about the delay in a new chapter. I promised myself I wasn't going to make any promises about updating but I did want to say I was listening to a song yesterday. One that made me realized what the ending of the story was! I also planned it out on paper but, like I said no promises. Haha.

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Chapter Thirty-Five

Shameless Liar

"I said I won't lose control,
I don't want it,
I said I won't get too close,
But I can't stop it,

Oh no, there you go,
Making me a liar,
Got me begging for more,
Oh no, there I go,
Start another fire,

Oh no, no there you go,
Making me a liar,
I kinda like it though,

They're watching, I feel it,
I know I shouldn't stay,
I picture your hands on me,
I think I wanna let it happen,
But what if you kiss me,
And what if I like it..."

Liar by Camila Cabello

Saturday November 30th, 1996

Gryffindor Common Room, Half past nine in the evening

The crackling sound of the fire echoed in room as white noise while Hermione crossed her arms as leaned back against the couch closest to the fire. Quietly, she sighed to herself while watching the girls gathered around and chatting. The thought of spending any of her free time with Pavarti, Lavender, Katie Bell, and Ginny sounded rather unpleasant. The only reason she had even sat down with these girls was because she did not want to turn down Ginny's invite. Hermione would rather be in the library and burying herself with reading a book or even studying a bit. After all, this week was her potions final with Draco...

'Draco...' His name hummed in her thoughts while she recalled the last moment, they had spent together in said library. Thinking about that moment, Hermione decided that the feeling of his fingers on her skin was still adequately fresh in her mind as she adjusted in her seat and cleared her throat. Once she settled into the couch, she noticed that Katie was looking at her and she realized it might be best to pay the slightest bit of attention to the girl's conversation.

"Who was the last boy you snogged Ginny?" Katie wondered tilting her head sideways and turning her attention towards the younger redhead. Hermione then looked towards Ginny to see her eyes go wide and her face flooded with a red heat. The girls all gasped her name as Ginny looked towards Hermione who was definitely intrigued by her friend's reaction. "Come on Ginny..."

"Well, not that this is anyone's business, the nosy lot of you..." Ginny spoke softly looking over her shoulder and then lowered her voice even more. "Harry... and it only happened a few nights ago. Also, I would like it noted that if I hear that any of you shared this privy information, I will hunt you down and hex you. Fair warning."

Hermione could feel her eyes widen a little as the rest of the girls squeaked then laughed at her very causal but rather candid threat. In all honesty, Hermione was mildly impressed at how her redheaded friend handled these girls. Though, she still is not sure why she would willing want to spend any time with them, let alone subjecting her to them as well. It was then that she heard Lavender's voice.

"Alright. Who is next..." she laughed and then made eye contact with Hermione. With a deep breath, Hermione knew in that moment, it was her turn. "What about you Hermione? I mean you've been spending an awful lot of time alone with Malfoy lately..."