Hermione Granger & the Embarrassing Secret (Part 4) (Patreon)

Hermione climbed down the stairs at a slow pace, aware of the thickness between her legs with every step she made. As she reached the middle of the dormitory staircase, she paused, thinking she should go back up. After a moment, she kept going. She knew Lavender would make good on her promise to expose her secret and the last thing she wanted was for the whole castle to learn she was a bed wetter. 

The young witch was already disliked by several of her classmates because of her wits and eagerness to participate. It would be the end of her already limited social life if her secret came out. Harry and Ron would probably stick around, but she’d have to hide in the library for the rest of the year to hide from the rest of them. Now she wished she had kept the time-turner she used throughout her third year to attend extra classes. Why did she even give it away? It would literally change everything.

Hermione reached the bottom of the staircase. She adjusted her skirt over her tights for the fifth time, brushing on her padded butt. She had opted for the skirt and tights rather than the pajamas because she felt the nappy would be less noticeable. 

She entered the common room. Harry and Ron were sitting by the fire with Ginny. Lavender was further away whispering in the ear of her best friend, Parvati Patil. Both were giggling as Hermione walked in. This couldn’t be good.

The young girl moved towards her friends, hoping to avoid any scandal in the process, but before she could reach them, she was called elsewhere.

Lavender: Oh Mimiiiiii. Come here darling we want to talk to you!

She stopped, her heart beating fast. What could she do other than obey? She was standing in the middle of the Gryffindor common room with a nappy between her legs, like a yet to be potty trained little girl, not able to hold it. 

Harry and Ron turned around to give her a strange look as she changed her course and headed over to the grinning duo. Lavender had a satisfied look on her face that made Hermione want to punch her right in her ugly nose, like she had done to Draco Malfoy in year 3. She abstained. 

Hermione: What is it, Lavender?

Lavender: Have you got it on then?

Hermione looked around nervously, to make sure no one was close enough to hear their conversation. Then turned to Lavender reluctantly, not wanting to address the subject directly with Parvati next to her... or under any circumstances actually.

Hermione: Yes.

Parvati was bewildered.

Parvati: So it’s true then!? You still wear...

She was stopped by a distressed Hermione who urged her to speak more softly. The other witch did so respectfully, modifying her shocked tone to an equally surprised whisper. 

Parvati: ...You still wear nappies?

Hermione: I...

Lavender: Of course she does, otherwise she’d wee in her knickers all the time. I told you I caught her with soaked undies didn’t I? Poor thing... I told her to put her nappies back on, she clearly needs them. You can let me know if you need a change dear, or maybe you can’t notice when you do?

Parvati: So... what, don’t muggles learn how to use the loo?

Lavender: Don’t be ridiculous, Parvy. Of course they do. Mrs. Granger here, however, obviously has not. The muggles even invented special knickers for older babies like her who wet themselves. Mimi was wearing one today. You should’ve seen it, so cute. It’s a big nappy that looks just like little girl undies, with flowers and butterflies on it. Very fashionable, they should sell those here, I’m sure it’d make a hit.

Parvati: I can’t believe she has to wear nappies! I’ll need to see them.

Lavender: And you who thought she could master any spell... obviously keeping her pants dry is one she’s not been able to figure out.

Parvati: I heard Luna Lovegood peed herself in the hall a year ago, when she was sleepwalking in the middle of the night. She blamed it on some kind of magical bug... said it got into her mouth.

Lavender: See Granger? You’re not alone. Maybe we should give Lovegood one of those muggle nappies to wear too. That’s an idea.

Hermione: What do you want from me Lavender? Stop your little games and get it over with.

Lavender: I don’t think you understand Mimi. From now on, you’re mine. Or at least until I get tired of you. I won’t be mean to you though. I’ll let you keep your privacy on your little secret. I just need a few favors in return.

Hermione: Like what?

Lavender : You’ll see in time. Let’s put it this way: I will give you 7 dares throughout the year. If you come through with all of them, I swear on my honor as a Gryffindor that I will not reveal your secret to anyone. Parvati will be a witness. Agreed?

Hermione: 7 dares... and that’s it? 

Lavender: That’s it. Plus I’ve got the whole year so you won’t be bothered too much.

Hermione: What if I can’t complete the dare?

Lavender: Then there will be consequences... but I won’t reveal your secret unless you truly break our arrangement. Fine with you?

Hermione : Alright then. I agree with those terms.

Lavender: Swear it on your honor.

Hermione: On my Honor as a Gryffindor, I swear I’ll complete the 7 dares or suffer consequences. You tell me which chores or homework I have to do.

Lavender: Oh but I never said they’d be chores or homework... First dare: Go to your friends over there. Drink as much butterbeer as you can... and wet your nappy in front of them. Come back to me when you need a change.

Hermione: What?! That wasn’t part of the deal...

Lavender: Says who? Do as I say or remember... consequence. Oh! And when you come back, I want you to ask me for a change in the manner of a child. It’ll be good to see you finally where you belong. 

Hermione: You’re cruel Lavender. 

Lavender: Hermione Granger and the Deathly Dares. That ought to be a good title am I right?