The Potter Bride

Chapter Six

THE POTTER BRIDE

By: tweety-src-clt9

CHAPTER SIX

Hermione Granger is sitting behind the curtains as she waits for her name to be called out. She is fourth in a list of twenty ladies from the House of Pierre, Australia's most famous modeling agency, twentieth anniversary charity auction. The first three ladies were auctioned at price ranges of one thousand nine hundred fifty to six thousand five hundred Australian dollars. So, I only have to reach a price of one thousand nine-hundred fifty-one or higher and I'll be alright! Her main goal for tonight is to not be the lady auctioned at the least amount or worse, the lady that no one will bid upon. When Pierre Lagrange, her former manager, called her for this favor, she was apprehensive. But since it's for charity, and she really can't say no to the grand mama of the Australian modeling industry, she agreed. It was Pierre who discovered her at a time when she was in destitution when she first arrived in Sydney. The money she earned from modeling helped her to survive and it gave her something to take her mind off losing her parents. Modeling earned her good money and since it's out of character for her, no one can easily find her in that industry - a win-win situation during her lowest point. And now here she is, helping out the person who initially helped her get her life on track.

As agreed via phone, she only has to be at the venue of the auction at least five hours before it starts and Mama Pierre will provide everything. Now she's wearing a two-piece navy-blue cocktail dress. The crop top was an off-shoulder cut that showcases her collarbones and shoulders elegantly. It was paired with a tight fitted pencil skirt with a daring slit on the right. She was wearing strap nude sandals and her hair was pulled up in a French chignon. Her makeup was done simply, all nude tones except for the red lipstick. Clearly, Mama Pierre showcased what to him is her sexiest features: shoulders, collarbones, legs, and lips.

"The fourth lady to be auctioned is Ms. Hermione Granger. She used to be part of the House of Pierre's rising lingerie models until she decided to focus on her legal studies. She graduated at the top of her class at the University of Sydney and now manages her own business and legal practice. Here is a slideshow of the campaigns Ms. Granger has participated in during her stint in the House of Pierre!", she heard the master of ceremonies speak about her.

"So, gentlemen have your bids ready and let's give it up for Ms. Hermione Jean Granger, our fourth bachelorette!", there were loud applause and she could even hear whistles as she rolled her eyes. Taking a deep breath to steady herself, she parted the curtains and walked to the center of the stage.

"The bid starts at five hundred dollars!", the host announced.

"Five hundred!", came the first bid.

"Six hundred!"

"One thousand!

"One thousand five hundred!"

"One thousand seven hundred!"

Hermione stood there and she prayed that she'll at least reach the one thousand nine hundred mark. She was surprised though that the men in the room seemed to get crazy over her. What's wrong with these men? I haven't even posed for any catalog for more than a year! When the mark reached two thousand dollars, she sighed in relief. At least I won't be getting the bottom bid for tonight. She decided to just remain standing there and wait for the bidding to finish.

"Three thousand!"

"Four thousand!"

"Four thousand five hundred!"