"Someone, sooner or later, is going to blatantly prove themselves to be a daft moron and attack one of us. I suspect it is likely to be either of you two or Tracey who becomes their target. As soon as they do, I want it nipped in the bud. Then, I'm going to turn into Lord Potter, one of the Seven, power personified, and go all feral on 'em.
"I'm going to come down upon them so hard it will be talked about, right across the wizarding world, as the day Lord Harrison Potter laid down the law."
While Daphne stared at him wide-eyed, her cheeks visibly pinked. Hermione, without her slowly building Occlumency helping, flushed a little and slightly moaned. When she realised she'd done it she snapped her mouth shut and her flush became a blush where she couldn't look at anyone.
Harry, ever so clueless, had no idea. But, it seems Daphne did. She just turned to look at the other witch and also blushed.
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During the very early hours of the next morning, Hermione and Harry joined Neville, Susan and Hannah for the trip to the Astronomy tower for their single Astronomy lesson before returning back to the Lords' Quarters. They left Daphne to sleep, undisturbed. Harry had ensured, though, both Betsy and Dobby knew to come and get him if she had any problems.
After the hour on the tower, the five trudged their way back to their apartments and quietly wished either other a good night before entering their own.
Once inside and closing the door, Harry was about to head for bed when Hermione approached, slowly wrapped her arms about his middle and snuggled in before lifting her head for a kiss. A kiss that turned into a long snog on their feet.
Pulling back when he needed air, he asked, "Not that I'm complaining, mind. But, what brought that on?"
"Just keeping you interested," she replied with a smirk.
"You never need to do that," he said. "I've been interested in getting closer to you since I started... well... that was the point where girls went from being funny looking boys to 'Cor-blimey, I wonder what she looks like under her clothes?'"
She gave a little giggle and replied, "You know that now."
With a half-shrug he said, "I'd still like to learn more of what's under there, though."
"You will," she replied with a smile. "Just, not tonight."
Then she gave him a last quick kiss, pulled out of his arms, turned and walked away with her hips sashaying back and forth.
Staring at her bum as she walked away, he sighed.
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Early to rise again the next morning, hump day, Harry and Hermione were first to put in an appearance. When Harry kept looking towards Daphne's door, Hermione saw it and said, "I made sure she knows when we're likely to leave to head to the Great Hall, Harry. She should―"
And her door opened.
Harry was relieved as she stepped out, saw them both and smiled.
"We'd not have left without her, Harry," said Hermione. "I'd have gone in and woken her, if necessary."
Daphne had overheard, smiled again and said, "No need. Betsy did that, even though I was starting to get up, anyway. Besides, this is the normal time I rise, because there's always such a fight for the showers in the Slytherin dorms."
Hermione asked, "Nice to have your own ensuite, though; right?"
Again Daphne smiled, "Right."
So, as the Longbottoms were also early to rise and ready, they knocked on their door.
When Harry let them in he said, "Good morning, I thought you lot might be sleeping in.
"And miss seeing the reaction of you walking in with Daphne on your arm?" asked Susan. "Not likely."
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They again walked with the Longbottoms down to the Great Hall for breakfast - six, this time, instead of five.
Walking into the Great Hall, now that Daphne was 'known' to be with Harry, it allowed both her and Tracey to join them on the Gryffindor table. Tracey joined them when she walked in five minutes later. They sat with Hermione, Harry, Daphne and Tracey on one side with Susan, Neville and Hannah on the other, their backs to the Hall.
Once the other Gryffindors finished giving them suspicious or filthy looks, which both girls ignored, they were well into their breakfasts when there was a sudden shout down near the main doors and Ron Weasley came storming up the aisle with fury on his face. He was looking at Harry and the two Slytherin girls.
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Over at the Burrow, Molly was at the sink while Arthur was finishing his breakfast before heading for the Ministry, talking about the article in the Daily Prophet. It reported Heiress Daphne Greengrass and Lord Harrison Potter were now involved in a written formal relationship agreement or contract.
Then the family clock suddenly went 'Dong! DONG!'
As Arthur spat out his mouthful of tea and whirled toward the clock in shock, Molly whirled in terror to also stare at the same clock. Ron's hand was now pointing at 'Mortal Peril'.
"Arthur!" she screamed in fear.
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Harry gave a sigh and almost-whined, "Am I going to have to deal with this idiot, right now?"
When he was about ten feet away Ron jabbed his finger towards the two Slytherins and snarled, "Potter! What are those two slimy―"
"Mister Weasley!" barked Professor Babbling, storming down from the head table.
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