Chapter 36: Plant Dungeon!
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"It's not bad. A lot less violent than I thought actually," I admitted out loud. Taking a bag of popcorn from my top hat I offered her some, "Do you want some?"
I always took delight in people's confused expressions when I started taking out random things from my hat. Most would always assume that it had a space expansion charm added to it or something similar only to be left befuddled when I handed them the hat and it had nothing. Additionally, I was now able to use my inventory in public thanks to the hat.
Taking a single piece of popcorn and looking at my hat with suspicion, "Then care to place a wager?"
"Hmm, I don't know, I'm still recovering from the Nimbus 2000."
Throwing the treat in her mouth she placed a hand on my shoulder, causing me to raise an eyebrow at the out of place behavior. However, that brief moment of distraction was all she needed as she snatched the bag from my hand.
"Hey," I exclaimed in fake protest but she had already retreated to a safer distance, "I didn't mean all." Though that was also to be expected as despite her rather elegant and slime figure Daphne loved junk food, something she could rarely eat when at home or surrounded by others.
She took a kernel and flicked it in my direction.
I caught it in my mouth.
"Good boy," the blonde said as she started to eat the popcorn, using her dainty fingers to pick one piece at a time, a stark contrast to most children her age that chose to eat it by the handfuls. Continuing where she left off, "No money, rather a favor."
Now this was interesting.
"I'm listening."
Taking out two chairs and a table from my hat, taking note of the calculating gaze she gave the furniture. I had finally taken to repairing some of the broken items in the Room of Requirements and stored some of the better pieces for my own use.
Taking her seat in a graceful manner Daphne went on, "It's easy enough. We bet on the game; the winner gets a favor from the loser. The favor has to be within reason of course."
Drumming my fingers, I ignored the cheering of the crowd looking pensive before grinning widely, "What the heck, sure. You have yourself a deal."
"Then I shall pick Sly-"
"Slytherin. I chose Slytherin," I cut her off.
Closing her mouth with a snap she gained a suspicious look, "Any particular reason?"
Giving her another smile, I chose to elaborate, "Well if they manage to win, I get a favor from you correct? On the other hand, if they lose that just means my house team gets a better chance at winning the Quidditch Cup. Sounds like a win-win to me. Besides, it's not like I'm overly attached to Gryffindor to begin with."
"Very well, I pick Gryffindor," she said in a monotone voice. I had to give her props for not sounding completely disgusted by the words she had uttered. She must really want that favor.
After we shook on it, we turned to the game just in time to watch Harry's broom start to get out of control.
I felt her gaze momentarily land on me, probably wondering if I had something to do with it, smart.
Though apparently not smart enough to bet someone you consider an opponent into a game for favors. That's a rookie mistake, one that could cost you dearly. Chances were that they could learn more about you by the type of favor you asked this way and eventually use it to find your weaknesses.
From the corner of my eye I could see her biting her lip in worry as she saw the small Gryffindor dangle from his broom.
Curiosity blossomed in my head, as I wondered if any of my previous actions had had any effect to change this event. From my understanding the Trio should not be as closely knit as it had been in the original story. By all accounts Hermione should not have the same amount of loyalty towards them so as to set a professor on fire. This would be a good test.
As the minutes ticked on, Daphne was beginning to grow visibly panicked as she had forgotten her manners entirely and started scooping a handful of popcorn into her mouth.
Looks like there was no need for worry however as Harry quickly regained control of his broom again. Daphne let out a breath of relief before catching herself and adopting a mask of indifference.
I made a mental note to see if Hermione had actually done it, or if it was something else.
The match soon ended after that with Potter performing a perfect faceplant and catching the snitch in his mouth just like in the story.
It wasn't until they announced Gryffindor the winner that the blonde next to me finally relaxed into her chair, "Looks like I won."
"A pity, but a deal is a deal. Ask away," I told her, curious to see what she wanted.
With an exhausted tone she replied, "I think I'll hang on to it for later." Flashing me a smile before standing up and leaving.
"Suit yourself!" I called out to her.
Plant Dungeon:-
Today I was exploring the Northern part of the dungeon, a snowy mountain range, a stark contrast to the humid jungle terrain that the gnomes lived in.
Setting down the herbology book, I kneeled down on the snow covered ground where a cluster of bells like flowers were growing.
"Frost Bell. To think this place even has plants that should be extinct," I muttered as I took out my dragon hide gloves, gardening shovel, and a large ceramic pot. With extreme care I repotted the extremely valuable plant before placing it in my inventory for safe keeping.
"If I remember correctly then it should give off a nectar that's similar to liquid nitrogen, which can be used to prolong the expiration of potions."
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