The Hunt

Rain pelted the small house on Spinners End. Hermione set four goblets on the coffee table and made sure the low riding chairs were about. Her three friends were due any moment and as always she was excited. Hermione Granger, Ginny Weasley, Luna Lovegood, and Pansy Parkinson met the fist and third Saturday of every month at Hermione’s cozy house. This girl time was something she treasured and something the girls needed in their lives.

Each time they gathered they did nothing but snack, drink, and talk and occasionally smoke. It was a time to vent or scream. It was something Ginny understood personally since her own brothers met once a month for billiards and drinking. It was something she was never invited to, but since she began going to Hermione’s, she knew now that the boys just needed some boy time.

Hermione had settled into a nice life and the friendships she had developed with the three other girls were priceless to her. She wouldn’t trade it for anything.

A knock on the door brought Hermione’s attention away from the kitchen. Placing finger snacks on the counter she opened and let Ginny in. “Hey love.” She said hugging the redhead.

“Oh Merlin, it’s cold out there.” She said charming her cloak and shoes dry.

“You’d think growing up in England you’d be used to it Gin.” Hermione said taking the bag she held. The two girls shared a laugh as they went to the kitchen.

“Pansy and Luna haven’t arrived yet?” She asked taking wine from the bag.

“Not yet, they’re on the way though.” Hermione stared arranging finger snacks on trays. Thy never used plates, just took what they wanted. Another knock sounded. “Ginny would you mind?” She asked.

“Sure.” Ginny opened the door and hugged Luna. “Oi Luna, give me that.”

“Thanks Ginny.” Luna handed the bowl over to Ginny, who took it to kitchen, while Luna dried off. “Hello Hermione.” She said coming into the kitchen.

“Luna, have you decided to write about the Ministry?” Hermione asked her , taking trays into the front room.

“Yes, I will. I’m not sure how much fun it will be, but I think I have an angle nobody else will try.” Luna said carrying her bowl of dip and crisps into the front.

Ginny was opening the wine and pouring. “Ah, Hermione, my favorite chair.” She said with exaggerated ecstasy as she sank into it. Luna settled into her own, as a knock sounded.

“The final participant.” Hermione said as Pansy entered. Pansy hugged the girl and took off her cloak. “Ladies, she brought tarts!” Hermione exclaimed.

“Pansy you’re a goddess walking.” Ginny called out.

Pansy sat in her chair laughing. “You only say that when I bring dessert.” The ladies, sitting cross legged on the low chairs, gathered about the coffee table and began selecting pieces.

“Which reminds me, all those in favor of Pansy bring desert from now on?” All three ladies raised their hands.

“Ok my dears, I acquiesce.” Pansy said holding up her hands.

The four ladies began snacking and drinking. On the nights they met, they always ate a light lunch so they would have room for the non nutritional food they consumed with relish. The drinking caused a euphoria that was expected on these nights.

“I’m going to have to diet the rest of the month now Pansy.” Ginny said, finishing a tart.

“You don’t have to eat them you know.” Pansy suggested. Ginny rolled her eyes, ignoring the comment.

“When are you starting the new article Luna.” Hermione asked.

“Next week. The ministry wants the new renovations of the law enforcement division reported. Even the changes to Azkaban need to be reported but no one will do that, so of course I’m going to try. They are going to put wizards in charge of admitting and releasing. Dementors will still be in charge of inmates though, but I want to know about the admin process.”

“That would be great,” Hermione agreed, “Rita Skeeter won’t set foot near the prison. It would be something no other paper is doing.”

“Greg is supposed to be sent there, you could talk to him.” Pansy suggested.

“Really? Maybe I could interview him.” She said. “What about you, has the ministry talked to you about advertising the changes?”

“Not really,” Pansy said, “I think they are counting on the press doing all work so they don’t have pay for advertising.”

Ginny started laughing. “That’s the ministry for you.”

Pansy took a drink. “Tight bastards.”

“Hey Gin,” Luna asked, “have you thought about what you want to do now?” Luna was curious as to what Ginny would do with her time, now that she was not only divorced but rich because of the settlement.

“I have no clue. I don’t know if I want to find a career or anything, I’ve gotten used to my time being my own.”

“I know what you mean,” Hermione said, “that’s why I chose potions to go into. The time is all my own, I don’t work for anyone else.”

“I like that feeling too, when I bought my own advertisers license, I was able to work per case and not for any company. It‘s nice to be able to pick and choose what I do.”

“I own the Quibbler so I work for myself.” Luna said. “Everyone else can fuck off.” The girls let out laughs of every kind. Swearing coming from Luna’s sweat disposition was always hilarious.

When the laughter died down, Ginny spoke again. “I guess I just need something to do with my free time.”

“You need a lover.” Pansy said, raising her eyebrows repeatedly.

“I don’t want a relationship Pansy, I only been divorced 5 months, even though I had no marriage for a year. I have no need of ties again.” Ginny said.

“I’m not talking about a relationship or ties,” Pansy corrected, “I’m talking about a lover. Someone you meet once a week or so to scratch the itch.”

“Are you itching Gin?” Luna asked with a giggle. “I’m sure Hermione has a potion for that.” Ginny threw a napkin at her while the others laughed.

“Have you been itching Luna?” Gin asked, while the others continued to laugh.

“Everyone knows I’m itching.” She admitted. Hermione had taken all she could and was now laying on the floor laughing. Pansy had her head on the coffee table.

“Well do something about it Luna.” Ginny said laughing as well. “Alright then aright, Luna love,” she paused to laugh at Luna’s expression. The blond was giving her full attention. Ginny continued. “If you could have a man to meet every once in a while, who would you choose?”

“Ah Gin, he wouldn’t go for me.” Luna said taking a drink. Hermione sat up.

“To hell with what he may or may not do. If you had your way, if everything in the cosmos aligned to your specifications, who would be your ideal lover.”

“Everything in the cosmos?” Ginny asked turning red from laughing.

“Shut it Gin, Luna?” Luna was looking from girl to girl. “This won’t go anywhere Luna, come on.” Hermione urged.

The three girls looked closely and waited. Luna gave in. “Gregory Goyle.”

“WHAT?!” Ginny shouted.

“REALLY?!” Hermione cried.

“GREG?!” Pansy shot out.

Luna nodded. “Yes.”

“And how long have you been thinking about Mr. Goyle?” Ginny asked with the others paying close attention.

“Since the end of Hogwarts. He turned into such a man. He started getting interested in security and began taking those dueling classes, and started working out, and he‘s a master of hand to hand combat. He came into his own.”

Pansy was speechless. “You fancy him don’t you.” She blurted out. “It’s not just a sex thing like you’d shag him, you have a thing for Greg.” Luna blushed and looked at her wine again.

“Well Pansy what about you?” Ginny asked wanting to take the embarrassment away from Luna.

“Your bother.” Pansy said, without any hesitation.

“Which one.” Ginny asked. “There are six, but I’d only recommend four of them.” Hermione laughed as she leaned forward wanting to know which Weasley got Pansy hot and bothered.

“Ronald.” Hermione and Ginny burst out laughing, Luna was just looking at her with her trademark serene smile.

“Are you shitting me?” Ginny asked.

“No I’m not, that man floods my pussy.” Hermione was once again on the floor holding her side.

“He floods your pussy?” Ginny asked, making sure she heard what she heard correctly.

“Yes he does. Those eyes, his smile, those arms of his and don’t get me started on his bum… ah, I need a drink.” She said downing her drink and refilling the goblet. “Alright Hermione, your turn. Me and Luna went.”

Hermione sat up trying to control her laughing. “Alright, alright, you two did, so I guess I can. Severus Snape.”

Pansy spit out her wine, Luna dropped her head in her hands and Ginny was simply staring at her in shock. “Hermione,” Ginny started, “you have to explain this because I’m not understanding it one bit.”

“What, that I could be attracted to a man that much older then me?” She asked.

“No, that you could be attracted to a man that as bastardish as him.” Ginny said.

“He’s not that bastardish.” He used to have chats with us in Slytherin common room all the time, but then again he was our head of house, so we were the only ones who saw that part of him.” Pansy said.

“Alright, but we didn’t see it, so what’s the attraction?” Ginny asked.

“Actually it’s how he brews.” She said. All three girls were looking confused now. Ginny held out a hand for her to continue. “Well, if you think about it, how a man brews a potion is a lot like how he fucks. Take Harry for instance, he can go through the motions that the book calls for but doesn’t quite understand what he’s supposed to do r what he‘s being asked to do.” The girls nodded. “Ron rushes through steps, doesn’t pay attention to what he’s supposed to pay attention to, and then gets confused when it doesn’t come out the way it supposed to.” The girls laughed and looked at Pansy.

“I can change that.” She said nodding with a determined look.

“Well he’s grown, so maybe he’s learned patience. She said then continued. “Neville tries to make a potion work and always makes a strong effort even though he gets nervous, so he needs a woman who’s slow and patient.” Ginny had to admit it made sense.

“So with regards to Snape?” She prompted.

“Snape, is a master of the art, he feels a passion for it and a need to prefect his brews. He always uses fresh brews and nothing substandard. He knows just what ingredients to add to make it more potent, he knows how long to stir and what temperature to heat, and his finished product is always perfect.”

All three girls were silent and watching her. “I never saw it that way before.” Luna said quietly.

They all nodded and took a drink. “Alright Gin, you’re the last one.”

Ginny took a drink and drew her courage. “Lucius Malfoy.”

The laughter started again. “Alright why?” Pansy asked.

“It’s the hair. I’d love to see that hair covered in sweat and swinging back and forth above me.” She said without pausing for a breathe. After three seconds of silence, Hermione spoke.

“I’d like to see that as well.” They all started laughing again. “Although Gin, you should try to have a go at Lucius, he’s perfect for you.”

“Come off it Hermione.” She said taking a drink.

“She right Gin,” Pansy added, “Lucius is a widower so he’s not interested in a relationship, but I heard from Draco that he’s having hard time finding a woman to spend time with who doesn’t want to become the next Mrs. Malfoy. He doesn’t like going to prostitutes so he’s lonely.”

“Ginny, you should,” Luna joined in the pressure, “you both need someone every now and then, why not.” Then Luna’s eyes went wide. “Your divorce settlement!” You could talk to him about investing. You said yourself that you were thinking of doing something with all that money.”

“She’s got a point Gin.” Pansy said.

“Lucius Malfoy wouldn’t have anything to do with me.”

“Ginny let me tell you something,” Pansy said facing the girl, “no man of his age is going to turn away the attentions of a twenty five year old lady who wants to fuck him. Trust me on this one.”

“Fuck alt,” Hermione said filling her glass. She had a tendency to be a little more relaxed with her language when she drank. “We can all do this. I mean we can really do this.”

“What are you going on about Hermione?” Gin asked.

“All of us can get what we want. Pansy, Ron has a new broom design coming out, you could do the adverts, he’s the one who picks who gets the case.” Pansy raised her eyes. “Luna, you are starting the whole article process and Greg is going to be a guard at the prison, interview him, just like you suggested yourself.” Luna gave a thoughtful look. “Gin, talk to Lucius about investing some of your settlement.”

“And what about you?” Pansy asked, lifting an eyebrow.

“I’m researching a new potion, I’ll ask Severus to consult.”

“I guess its plausible.” Ginny ventured.

“Fuck plausible!” Hermione threw up, causing all girls to jump slightly in their seats. “Its more then plausible, there is nothing stopping us but our own chicken-shit fears.”

The girls remained silent for several minutes. “You think we can do this?” Luna asked her.

“Ladies, we are strong women who are in control,” Hermione stood up and looked down at all three girls, “there is no way we cannot gain the lovers we want. We are sexy, we are all unattached and we are all passionate women. Severus, Lucius, Greg and Ron, will fall prey to our feminine wiles and seduction. We will not back idly dreaming of them at night while masturbating!” The girls let out peals of laughter at her dramatic, yet filthy motivational speech. “We want them girls and we will have them, won’t we?” She lifted her glass.

“YES!” the girls yelled, caught up in Hermione’s moment of power.

“There is nothing stopping us! We can and will seduce or men, wont we?!” She yelled louder standing on her couch.

Pansy took her glass and stood. “Yes we will!” She said just as loudly, staning on the couch next to Hermione.

“Yes!” Luna said climbing on the furniture too. She had to hold on to Pansy to keep her balance.

“Oh, what the fuck.” Ginny said, taking the time to get her stance with dignity.

Hermione lifted her glass. “To strong women taking control.”

Pansy lifted hers. “To the weakness of targeted males.”

Luna lifted hers. “To a plan well constructed.”

All three looked at Ginny, who had the most notoriously sexual sense of humor. She held out her glass and the other three followed suit, waiting. After the clinks of goblets, Ginny spoke. “To a really great fuck.” Laughter echoed the house as all four girls drank to the success of the hunt, while trying to keep their balance.

a/n: forgive the slow updates, when i post more, it will several chapters at once.