The Operation
CHAPTER 1 – The Operation
It was an overall normal day in Hogwarts. Ron complains about studying while Hermione scolds him for not wanting to study as a test was coming for Charms.
Ron went quiet and looked behind Hermione which made her curious. “What’s wrong Ron?” Hermione had questioned.
“Behind you ‘Mione.” He said, eyes narrowed. Hermione had turned around to see both Parkinson and Zabini which made her confused. Ron’s arms crossed over his chest as he practically glared at the two.
Parkinson’s eyes narrowed, giving a scoff. “Don’t worry Weasley. I don’t want trouble.” She sneered, giving a slight eye roll. “I need a truce.” Her voice was full of annoyance.
“What for Parkinson?” Hermione asked, it seemed to perk her interests that Pansy Parkinson wanted a truce, though Zabini had said nothing of the sorts to agree with her so she was rather suspicious.
“I am TIRED of Draco complaining about Potter!” Pansy complained, completely expressing how tired she was of it, and boy she expressed it well. “I know for a fact that Draco has these- disgusting feelings towards Potter. I can also tell Potter practically feels the same way for how much he stares at Draco.”
“Honestly, the stares are too much. They’re having daydreams about each other.” Zabini had butted in, an arm at his hip while the other rested at his side.
Hermione blinked in confusion then realized, “Oh, they don't.. hm.” She hummed, thinking.
Ron’s eyes widened. “Certainly you don’t believe them Hermione?” Ron questioned, staring at Hermione desperately.
Hermione turned to Ron, saying, “I mean, Ron. The way they obsess over each other is- practically showing their- “feelings” for each other.” Hermione made air quotes then turned back to the Slytherins in front of them. “If we get a truce.” She paused, thinking about what to say then continued. “I need to know why exactly, what's this truce for?”
Pansy mentally sighed, “I want to get Potter and Draco together. I want Draco’s complaining to stop about his beloved Potter. For that we need a truce because you are both Potter's closest friends and we are Draco’s.” Pansy nudged Blaise in which he gave an agreed sigh.
“Bloody hell..” Ron murmured then spoke up, looking at the Slytherins. “Even if we manage this- truce. There is no way these two are going to just “agree” on this. Harry- and surely Malfoy are stubborn, they won’t give in and Harry- well he might fall for tricks but I’m not so sure about that Malfoy.” Ron rambled on until Hermione shushed him.
Hermione stuck her hand out, “We can at least try. No point in just- giving up.” She mumbled, staring at Pansy.
Pansy took her hand out and clasped Hermione’s for a brief moment before pulling her hand away and shoving Blaise forward. “Go on, shake the Weasley’s hand.”
Blaise gave a scoff, “Sod off Pansy.” He gave his hand out, staring at the Weasley to take it.
“Go on Ron.” Hermione urged him in which Ron sighed and took Blaise’s hand, shaking it for a split second then pulled away and rubbed his hand against his robes to get rid of the “Slytherin germs”.