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1.
Author:
blackestfaeryTitle: Little Fools
Rating: G
Warnings: None.
The fall is hard enough to jar her teeth before Hermione is back on her feet. Multi-coloured curses fly through the air, a familiar one hitting the spot she had just vacated. She manages to duck into a decrepit building without incident and is immediately grabbed and pulled further into the shadows.
"You little fool," Malfoy hisses but he is already kissing her, hands shoving into her hair and tugging her to her tiptoes.
She lets it go on-much too long, much too short-before gasping for breath.
“You’d do the same,” she accuses and feels his answering nod.
2.
Author:
mihnnTitle: Fool For Her
Rating: G
Warnings: None
When he was eleven, he was called a fool. His father thought him to be weak.
When he was sixteen, he was called a fool. The Dark Lord found him to be useless.
When he was eighteen, he was called a fool. He ignored the one person who could have freed him from prison.
Hermione. His love, his lust, his everything.
She too would call him a fool; a fool who didn't accept her hand in friendship.
If only she knew why he did this; so he could be better for her.
If only she understood.
If only she knew.
3.
Author:
ceresvestaTitle: Fools Rush In
Rating: T
Warnings: none
It was just another drink after work. Maybe it was Potter's choice of venue - a fifties' themed pub - or Weasley's decision to drop the knut into the jukebox.
But it was an old, Muggle song - of this he was certain. What Draco didn't understand at first was the need for him to extend his hand to Hermione, and why she accepted.
But they danced, and everyone else understood.
She was laughing and blushing and he couldn't help smiling. But oh, she was beautiful, of that he was certain too.
They walked hand in hand from that night onwards.
4.
Author:
elektra30Title: Fool Undercover
Rating: G
Warnings: None.
The sudden batter of rain upon her was refreshing and stinging all at once, as she whirled into material existence. She sank to her knees, the hot tears and cold rain and god-damn-pain blinding everything before her.
She had to apprehend him, but she couldn’t. And he had laughed at her stupidity. Seen through her a long time ago.
Hermione, Harry had hissed, you were supposed to make Malfoy fall in love with you, not the other way around! Get yourself together and arrest him!
I’ve been made the fool instead.
Her hollow laugh was drowned in the pouring rain.
5.
Author:
furymeTitle: Litany
Rating: K
Warning(s): ---
What fools we were, to think that love was the key!
What shadowfolk haunted our thoughts, corrupted us so we did not know even our own minds?
What madness made us think that everything could be healed with a kiss? Made right with an embrace?
To this day, people ask me: what made you think that this world was so peaceful, so right, that you could just disregard the ties that bound you? What made you think that you had a right to be free?
I still remember that my answer had been you.
My answer will always be you.
6.
Author:
fluffyfrolickerTitle: Promises of tomorrow
Rating: G
Warnings: none, I would say
"I... Amnotdrunk."
Her head almost meets the floor.
"Could have fooled me."
He catches her before she falls.
"You should go home."
"Dancing! I want to go dancing! Will you take me dancing, Draco, Draco Malfoy?"
"Tomorrow?"
(Dancing will be the last thing on her mind in the morning; Hangover Remedy the first.)
"You have to promise!"
"I promise, Hermione, Hermione Granger."
"You should also kiss me!"
He's so close, he might just do so.
His lips almost touch hers.
"I never noticed you have grey eyes!"
She whispers into his lips.
It seems foolish to like her this much.
7.
Author:
cullens_petTitle: Retribution
Rating: M
Warnings: Language, Adult Themes
“Fools!” Hermione hissed as she circled her prey. “Did you really think that I wouldn’t find out?” she asked menacingly.
“Hermione…” Harry trailed off as she focused on him, clearly terrified.
“You have to admit, it’s a bit much, yeah?” Ron squeaked out.
Hermione narrowed her eyes before answering. “No, running my knickers up the flagpole was a bit much. You’re lucky I don’t use a sticking charm and have you lead each other around by your cocks. I merely have you holding hands.”
“But you stuck us to Malfoy!” he protested.
“Of course,” she retorted. “He’s the knicker thief.”
8.
Author:
strawberry_kaitTitle: How Many Fools
Rating: K
Warnings: Dark, angsty.
Hermione stood rooted to the forbidden forest floor. His chillingly grey gaze remained long after his whispered rejection dissipated. What warmth she’d felt at seeing him left almost as quickly as his retreating broomstick.
Twisted branches of memories and misinterpretations crawled up from below. A shadow bloomed within her, brimming, surging into the darkening woods, more sinister and desperate than the forest inhabitants. Every allusion he’d planted encinctured Hermione, pressing, suffocating.
What a fool I’ve been…
The cold husk of her heart buckled as she collapsed into the pool of broken leaves.
Hermione wished Draco were as earthbound as she.
9.
Author:
unseen1969Title: The Rival Fools
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Author's Notes: In Britain, pudding is the dessert course of a meal, which can also be referred to as “afters”, “dessert”, or “pud” (informally). There are many sweet puddings: treacle tart (Harry Potter's favorite), trifle, pie, rice pudding, and ice cream are just a few examples. One such sweet pudding that hails from history is the fruit fool, a mixture of puréed fruit, whipped cream, sugar, and flavoring (thank you, Wikipedia).
At the Witches' Institute's St. Mungo's Benefit Baking Competition, board members Malfoy, Finch-Fletchley, and Weasley were judging the non-baked puddings.
Pansy Parkinson-Weasley nudged Hermione. “I'll win. It's Molly's recipe, and Draco loves gooseberries.”
First, Draco lifted a dish filled with a creamy, greenish-white concoction. They sampled.
“Mum's Gooseberry Fool!” exclaimed Ron, delightedly. Pansy gloated.
Judging continued around the circular table.
Finally, a smirking Draco picked up the last bowl, which contained another fluffy, whitish-green mixture.
Oblivious, Ron tasted. “Excellent, the Gooseberry Fool again!”
Unanimously, first prize went to...
Hermione.
Hermione Granger-Malfoy nudged Pansy. “It's Molly's recipe, and Draco loves me.”
10.
Author:
eevilaliceTitle: False Potion Goggles
Rating: PG
Warnings: None
“You know, Malfoy’s looking rather…fit.”
Ginny quirked an eyebrow at a now blushing Hermione.
“I mean…wait. Did you put something in my drink?! This is my first; I can’t be drunk.”
Ginny smiled mysteriously.
“You…! What was it? A lust potion? Something from the WWW shop?”
Ginny shrugged. Hermione blanched.
“He’s only now looking fit to you?”
“Er…of course! He’s the Ferret.”
Another placid smile. “You might like to know: it’s in the punch, so everyone’s had some.”
A combination of hopeful and panicked, Hermione headed toward Malfoy. Seeing her approach, he raised a glass to Ginny.
“Fools,” she grinned.
11.
Author:
intothe_infernoTitle: Kissing Weasley
Rating: k+
Warnings: Slight hints of cheating, kissing, and lying.
As I stalked down the corridors, I seethe. How dare she? How could she do this to me? When I get my hands on that girl, she’ll regret….
“Draco!”A sweet voice shouted. I continued walking. I heard the sound of her running to catch up, and felt her hand on my shoulder, jerking me to a stop.
“What’s the matter?” As if she doesn’t know.
“You should know! Kissing Weasley in the corridors!”
She stops. “Who told you this?”
“Pansy and Blaise…” stupid….
She smiles and pulls me into a kiss. I shake my head. Fools, the lot of them.
12.
Author:
snugglelove54Title: Outsmarted
Rating: PG
Warnings: taunting
Draco was anxious to teach the mudblood a lesson in superiority, so he cornered her in a corridor. “You Gryffindors are so foolish. You think you’re so brave walking the halls alone. Well, look who has you now.” he whispered in her ear from behind.
Hermione stood tall. “Well, I think you Slytherins are fools also. Would you like to know why?”
Draco chuckled. “I’m sure you’re going to tell me.”
She turned and hit him with a body-bind spell. “Because you love to gloat once you catch your prey.” With a wave, she left Draco to his own devises.
13.
Author:
ldymusycTitle: Birthday Fool
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Draco made a face as Hermione dropped a sparkling paper hat on his hair. "You're a cruel woman," he muttered, catching her belt to pull her into his lap. "Why did I agree to this?"
"Because you love me," she said, adjusting his hat to a rakish angle. "Because the kids like parties, and because you look adorable with paint on your cheeks."
"I helped with the decorations."
She rolled her eyes. "I guessed. Green and silver snake streamers? Really?"
Draco grinned and nuzzled into her neck. "Don't invite me to the party if you don't want me to play."
14.
Author:
ninglorethTitle: Stubborn fools
Rating: R
Warnings: none
He’s been avoiding her for months.
Then Fortune brings them to the same restaurant, at the same moment in time, and contrives to place his hand on hers as they both reach for the door, and it’s as if a Stunning Spell had stilled his heart.
Their eyes meet, and his breath catches-he remembers their secret trysts, the long, blissful nights of making love-
“Table for two?” asks the Maître d’.
Draco’s startled back into reality. “Certainly not,” he sneers. “I’ve reserved a private chamber-”
“And I’m meeting my fiancé,” Hermione retorts.
Fortune sighs. Stubborn fools! Perhaps next time...
15.
Author:
reetinkerbellTitle: Fools In Love
Rating: PG
Warnings: None.
"Ha-ha," said Harry dryly.
Ron was less amused.
"I'm honest; I married Draco last night." Hermione held up her left hand, displaying a sparkling ring.
"I grant you, it's a far better joke than Ginny's last year, but sadly, as it fails to be even remotely believable, it falls flat as an April Fools joke," Harry stated. "Nice of you to try though, your participation has been acknowledged and much appreciated, and we look forward to your contribution next year."
Hermione sighed. "You'll see." She stood and left, taking Draco's hand in hers.
Ron watched them. "You don't think…?"
"Nah."
16.
Author:
open_atcloseTitle: Fools Rush In
Rating: PG
Warnings: Implied sexual themes
Your fingertips on my skin are feathery light; your tongue flicks across my bottom lip and I open my mouth to let you in.
We don't talk, because talking would only complicate things.
[It's already complicated, she just doesn't know it yet].
So when you sit up, and say 'm in love with you, I can't help but laugh.
[She's so beautiful when she laughs. It makes the worries on her face fall away].
No you aren't. Love makes fools of us, and happily.
So I push you down, and kiss you harder, to make you forget all about love.
17.
Author:
pagan_toon76Title: Car Parking
Rating:G
Warnings: Bad grammar :)
Author’s Note: This was inspired by a recent news article about how bewildering and downright funny signboards are in the United Arab Emirates. Check out the article (link below) to see what I mean :)
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/general/unintentionally-funny-classic-bloopers-1.774157 “Granger, this wretched car park is full,” Draco growled as he circled - for the third time - the tiny car park in front of the ridiculously crowded single-storey building. Its signboard proudly proclaimed it the Meet and Bird Market.
Hermione grinned at its connotations and smiled at her husband. “I love the signboards in this country. Didn’t we pass one that said Follow traffic sins?”
He sighed tiredly. “Is there another car park for this place?”
Hermione started laughing and pointed at the signboard just put up by the car park attendant: Car Parking Fools. Please be Parking at the backside.
18.
Author:
pokeystarTitle: Not I, Quoth the Robin
Rating:G
Warnings: None
Spring was in the air, and everywhere Draco looked, wizards were making fools of themselves over witches.
Goyle was crafting daisy chains for Millie’s hair.
At lunch, the Weasel gave Pansy his last roll when she whined at him.
Weasley has given up Food.
Well, not him. He’d cast a Bubblehead Charm in case it was contagious.
“Malfoy, do you have a quill handy? The nib on mine just broke.”
“Sorry. Not on me, Granger.”
A pucker appeared upon her brow.
“But I have plenty in my room. I’ll be right back.”
He was gone before she could say anything.
19.
Author:
ashleyfanficTitle: Foolishly so
Rating: G
Warnings: None
Hermione stared at him, longing in her eyes. It wasn’t enough just to be near him, she wanted more but hesitated to confess it. She looked back at her book and his voice sounded.
“They’re fools,” he said.
“Why do you say that?”
“They’re hopelessly in love. Foolishly so.”
“It’s never foolish to be in love with someone,” she said hopefully.
Silence. “It would be foolish for people so different; on different sides.”
She smiled. “Love rarely makes sense, Malfoy.”
“I agree, because the way I feel for you defies explanation.”
“Fools in love, we are.”
“We’re of one mind.”
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