Chapter 30
“Ginny, Mione, glad you made it.” Astoria smiled as she opened the door to Pansy’s apartment. They were meeting there and leaving together so that later they could all just floo back after they got too clubbed out. Hermione fought a scowl off of her face as she took in the dress Astoria was wearing. It was an orange colour, and the fabric was flowy (landing just above one knee and slightly higher above the other). It wasn’t nearly as revealing as the dress Hermione had been conned into for the night. When Ginny had first tried to force her into it she thought she was being pranked. But unfortunately that hadn’t been the case. Where the red head in question was wearing a sparkly, mint blue scrunchy dress that looked relatively cute, there was no word for the monstrosity Mione was wearing. Except for maybe “slutty”. The garment was royal purple and covered in sequins that itched like crazy. It fell just an inch or two below her panty line (and she knew she’d be pulling at it all night). But the absolute worst part about it was the two triangles of missing fabric cut right below her breasts. One wrong move and anyone would be able to see her boob! Ginny had glowed in triumph when she’d finally gotten the damn thing onto her friend after a quick chase and a slightly longer debate.
“Ugh, finally.” Mione turned towards the groan to see Pansy coming down the stairs in a baby pink dress. It had a slit up the side of her leg and the top was off the shoulders but other than that the dress was perfectly respectable. Hermione wanted to scream. This was obviously preplanned, but she didn’t yet know the motive. “Now that everyone is here let’s get this show on the road!” She had a small stack of papers with her that she handed out to the other girls in the room. “Our first stop will be The Cross, then we’ll hit AKA, and finally we’ll end the night at Turnmills. Study your list girl’s because there’s a special prize for whoever can fill out their scavenger hunt first.” Hermione glanced curiously at the paper she’d been handed; a list of dares and trivial things to find throughout the night. They ranged from things like making a toilet paper bridal veil to some slightly wilder things like ‘collect 3 men’s boxer’s or briefs (used)’, and ‘have a guy offer to give you oral (unprompted)’. While some of it seemed fun, Mione was certain she wouldn’t have the winning card tonight. She was just too uncomfortable with some of the more risqué things on there.
The other girls grabbed their purses and they were off. When they came through the door of The Cross, Pansy narrowed in on a bar top table in the middle of the room where Luna (in a feathery abomination) sat waving them over in a toilet paper veil. Point Luna , Hermione thought with a smirk. They made their way over through the crowd of sweat and grinding young adults before finally getting to their table.
“Hello, Hermione. Ginny. Astoria. Pansy.” Luna greeted dreamily. “Lovely night for a hen’s do, don’t you think? Hardly any Grimmy Porfs out tonight.” The other girls shared a look, deciding to ignore the strange comment. They each shared a hug before being interrupted by a waiter.
“Evening ladies, can I start you off with something to drink tonight?” The man asked.
“We’ll take five shots of vodka and five margaritas,” Ginny answered for them.
“Coming right up.”
“Hang on a second,” Pansy called out. “Are you currently in a relationship?” The man shifted with an uncomfortable, shy smile.
“Erm- no, miss.” Pansy smiled coyly.
“Good.” Hermione gasped in shock as the other brunette pulled the waiter into a kiss. It lasted a few seconds before she pulled away with a smirk. “Thanks for that.” The man turned pink before muttering a few words about going to get their drink order. When he was gone Pansy turned to the group in triumph. “That’s six points for me!” She declared as she crossed the item off of their ‘To Do Before I Do’ list for the night. “Better step up your game tonight ladies, or that prize is mine.” She said with a smirk, missing the glint of the competitive Weasley gene that passed through Ginny’s eyes. Oh brother, this is going to be a long night , Hermione thought to herself.