Harry Potter Oneshots (x Readers)

(Hermione x Fem!Rav!Reader pt. 2) Pet Snake

Saturday
Y/n's POV - 12:00

I was crouching next to my bed looking at the tail of the basilisk peeking out. I've found out Angus was a boy from the scarlet plume on his head, and I didn't even look into his eyes. I smiled to myself then frowned remembering the situation I was in.

"Oh Merlin, Angus! You can't even fit under the bed anymore. C'mere," I said and closed my eyes.

In a flash, a weight was added onto me, and I nearly fell. There was a knock on the bedroom door.

"Y/n, I told you not to lock the door! And you promised you'd help me study?" Padma called.

"I'll meet you at the library! I'll be there in about 30 minutes!"

I heard her footsteps receding, and I gave a sigh of relief. I pet the snake around my neck and began to look around. Would it be crazy to get out by the window? I shook my head and took a random bag.

I cast an undetectable extension charm (which was a bit tricky and took a few tries) and lead Angus in. I went quickly to the Gryffindor commons and asked some kid to let me in. I ran for 'Mione's room and knocked.

"Come in," she said.

I did and locked the door as I came in. I immediately took off the coat and undid the charms.

"Help?" I asked. "Can you please watch Angus for a while? He's too big to fit under my bed, so I've put him in this bag."

"He fits in the bag?"

I shook my head, "Undetectable Extension Charm."

"Well, what do you want me to do?"

"From time to time, I bring him to the forest to let him hunt because I don't want to always rats. I watch in case he goes back to the castle though. I don't want to be the reason for the next set of petrified students."

'Mione pursed her lips in worry but said, "I'll do it. What are you busy with anyway?"

"I wasn't paying attention at the time and promised Padma to help her practice her Charms. Ya sure you can take care of Angus though? I can lie to her and do it myself," I offered.

She shook her head and smiled, "It's fine. You made a promise. Now, go."

Hermione's POV - 3:40

Merlin's pants! What've I gotten into? I watched my love leave the room to live up to her promise, but I couldn't help but worry. I've never watched a basilisk before. At most, I've been petrified by one.

I sighed and looked at the bag she gave me and took it with me to the forest. Luckily, it was late in the day, and most were still out. I wasn't stopped very often, and no one questioned what I was doing.

As I arrived at the forest, I unzipped the bag. I could really feel the heaviness as Angus slithered out. I went to sit on a stump and watched the snake hunt. It wasn't the best sight with the rat blood and all, but it was better than being petrified or eaten.

Around 30 to 45 minutes later, the basilisk went to cool around my neck. I cringed feeling the mud and wetness of the blood staining my shirt but tried not to tense up. I took a few deep breaths and reached for the bag.

I beckoned for him to go in, but he just wouldn't leave my neck. I buried my face in my hands and groaned in exasperation. Never again.

"Get in Angus," I pleaded. "Y/n would want you to."

I rolled my eyes. Of course this wouldn't work. I then tried to pull the snake off, but he just tightened his grip almost choking me. I then tried petting Angus, but that only resulted in him nuzzling me.

I couldn't ask for help, but I couldn't do anything about it. I should've known better than to accept a request blindly, but I suppose love is blind. I only really had one option.

I had to wait.

Y/n's POV - 5:20

I finished up with Padma, and we went to the Great Hall. I turned my head in the direction of the Gryffindor table, but 'Mione wasn't there. My eyebrows furrowed, and I stopped in place.

"You coming?" Padma asked.

I just shook my head and ran to the forest. Was she petrified? Oh it'd be my fault! It was a bit dark, so I lit up my path with my wand.

"Hello?! 'Mione!" I yelled at the top of my lungs. "Are you there?!"

I started to tear up when I tripped on some thick branch.

"Oh Y/n!" she said in shock.

I tripped on Angus. She lent me her hand, and I got up.

"Why aren't you at dinner?" I asked.

"Angus wouldn't go into the bag," she said and pointed at the snake around her.

I laughed and clapped twice. "Angus, in," I commanded.

He obediently followed and 'Mione looked at me in shock. I took her face in my hands and gave her a swift kiss.

"Let's get some dinner, shall we?"