Chap 4.
The next morning was quite amusing considering that Hermione was rushing about the downstairs common room looking for Daphne. Harry couldn't help but laugh when she started freaking out. finally he couldn't take it anymore especially when she started trying to enter the other room. So he got up off the couch and walked up to her before he grabbed her shoulders. she turned to me looking startled but once she noticed it was me she calmed slightly. Her eyes were still big with a light trail of tears running down them.
Suddenly she wrapped her arms around him and pulled him into a deep hug while whimpered. All Harry could do was comfort her while trying to keep his laughs locked up . Pulling away from her and lifting her head by pushing up on her chin he asked, "Hermione, I realise you are new to friendships but I don't think the other girls would like it if you start barging into their rooms. Especially this early in the morning."
She was started stuttering, "B-but Harry? I ca-can't find Daphne anywh-where! She wasn't there this mor-morning but she was when I went t-to sle-eep?How can you be-e so calm when she's missing!"
That's when he lost it and buckled to the ground in a fit of laughter. The looked at me in horror before exclaiming, "HARRY JAMES POTTER! DO YOU KNOW WHERE DAPHNE'S AT?" All he could do was laugh even harder that he started crying while rolling on the floor. Harry's guessing that what when she lost it because she marched up to me and started kicking me in the ribs. But he couldn't stop laughing; It was just to funny.
Settling down after she kicked me really hard and he got the message -mainly that he better stop this instant- before standing and motioned with his hand for her to follow. Hesitantly she did. When we got to the exit she whispered, "Harry, where are we going?" he just pointed out side and walked out.
Reluctantly she followed me out. Once we got beyond the portrait he turned back which evidently was not a good thing for Hermione, "Harry you better take me to Daphne right this instant and stop leading me on this little goose hunt!" Harry just rolled his eyes at her before aligning his rings with the founders and the portrait moved to revealed his door.
Hermione was just looking at it like it was a sick joke before screeching, "WHY ARE YOU TAKING ME BACK INTO THE COMMON ROOM? I'VE ALREADY LOOKED FOR HER IN THERE AND SHE WASN'T THERE. SO STOP PLAYING GAMES!" He just ignored her and walked on in.
Harry didn't wait for her to say anything but he did hold the door for her. She walked in like a zombie. Obviously she realized this was not the Mcgrawdon common room but couldn't figure out why his room was completely different from the rest. Harry went and took a seat behind his desk while motioning for her to sit across. Thankfully she did or it would have been more awkward.
Then She exploded, Figuratively.
"Where are we? Why is this room different the ours? What was with the fist bump to the founders? Where is Daphne?" she said it in such rapid succession that he blinked a few times before he could answer.
"Okay, calm down and let me explain. First off, we are in another room that can be accessed from the portrait. Secondly, this is the room of the Heir/Founder of the new house. Thirdly, the 'fist bump' as you call it was how I can get in here. Finally, She's in the shower behind you." Harry thought he fried her brain because she was gaping like a fish before whipping around to she a glass door that was coated with condensation and had steam built up inside.
Harry laughed at her a little in a nice way not mean, "It's okay to go in there. The shower will expand to compensate for more people and the water wont effect you until you start taking a shower. There is also a bath at the back, it also does the same as the showers so no worries. Don't worry about me coming in the door wont open unless someone inside want someone else to come in or the same gender. Which you are and she's expecting you anyway, so feel free."
Harry thought she wanted to see if it was true but look hesitant about the fact that he was out here. She got up and took a few steps towards it before speaking, "I'll go in but what about clothes. I don't exactly want to come out here with nothing on. That might be a little awkward for us all." he chuckled lightly and told her they would appear in there for her. So confidently she walked up to the door before walking in and locked the door behind her.
After both of the girls were taking a shower and more than likely gossiping about some girly thing or possible a book. Not having anything else to do he left the room to go find Neville. According to Godric his common rooms where a few floors up behind the portrait of a fat women in a pink dress. So that was exactly where Harry wanted to go. Quickly a left a note for the girls incase they got done before he did -which was highly unllikely- and started his tretch to find Neville.
(Daphne)
Boy was she surprised when she woke up this morning to find Harry actually lying in the bed with his eyes closed. Hesitantly she shook him gently to get him to wake. Daphne felt bad for doing it but they needed to get up and get ready. He didn't wake up the first time but when she reached for him the second time his eyes snapped open. They were glowing slightly which startled her because she hasn't seen them glow in some time.
Slowly getting up he rubbed his eyes for a second before looking at her curiously, "Daphne, What time is it?" she cast the tempus spell and it said 6:03 sighed wearily, "Damn, I only slept for 15 minutes" Daphne felt sorry for him but she knew that it couldn't be helped. If she remember correctly he has only slept for about 13 hours in that last year and a half or so. Daphne's mom tried giving him dreamless sleep potions before but he'd just be up all night an get a few minutes of sleep before being up again to live the day. According to him he's been like this for as long as he could remember. To put is simple he's only had 69 hours of sleep since he was three. We took him to St. Mungo's to see if they could figure out what was wrong but came up dead, so they recommended we take him to a muggle Hospital. Well long story short they diagnosed him with Insomnia which basically meant he can't sleep and if so very little.
Once they both got out of bed Daphne looked around. She hadn't noticed last night that this room had a few windows which should have been impossible since we were in the middle of the castle basically. She also didn't notice that there was a glass door on the wall to the right of the bed -from left side when on it- harry caught her starring and told her, "Thats the bathroom. I went looking through here last night to find out other things about it; when i found that door behind a very horrid picture. You couldn't even tell it was there; I think it was meant so no one could barge in on the last person to use this room when they took a shower" he pointed to a painting that had a very crude drawn picture of the current headmaster eating lamb chops or so it seemed.
She just nodded before walking in. Before she could start he stuck his head in, "By the way im going to go into the common room to get Hermione because we both know she's going to wonder where you are." Daphne nodded her head and he left. Quickly she locked the door and began undressing before hoping in a nice warm spray of water that was coming from the ceiling in the middle of the room. Suddenly she was getting his from all sides by water just like the one above and she couldn't stop the yelp that escaped her lips because of it. She giggled to herself about it before she looked around for some body wash.
On the far side of the room there was a metal shelf that had some. she grabbed her favored kind before she started washing herself sensitively and thoroughly. Daphne was almost done washing her right leg when the door opened and in walked Hermione. Daphne stared wide-eyed at Hermione while she did the same to Daphne. It took her a second to get out of her stupor before covering herself up with her hands.
By now they were both pink in the face and looking away from one another. Sighing Daphne lowered her hands, "Well you might as well join me. Besides my mom told me that the girl shower are open stalls anyway so we were going to see one another any how." Nervously she started removing her clothes before putting them with Daphne's in the far corner and joined her.
The first thing Daphne did was wash Hermione's extremely bushy hair with a vanilla smelling shampoo, then used some anti-fluffy conditioner. Then she went and got some body wash that smelt like strawberries and they began washing each other so it wouldn't be as difficult.
While Daphne washed her backside she wondered something, "Hey Hermione. Why did you come in here with me? Not that im being judgemental or anything but I'm just curious about why you did?" Hermione was quiet for a while but answered in the end.
"I was actually wondering if you could help me with my hair. I know it's a little weird to be washing each other but I guessed that if I had to take a shower with someone then I'd take it with my friend in hopes that she'd help me fix this hair. If doing this is required to fix my problem then I don't mind. I've been made fun of all my life by other kids about it and I didn't want to start the first day of school the same as before." Daphne soaked that all in slowly while Hermione did her hair.
She sighed quietly, "Hermione you shouldn't change yourself to make new friends, Just be yourself and you'll make new friends. And remember what i told you last night." With that they moved on to other places that needed washing.
In a tired tone she replied, "I remember what you said but I've been ridiculed all my life and im sick of it. If there's a way magically to fix my appearance problems then I'll do it. I've tried countless way in the muggle world but none of them worked. Besides there isn't many people in the world that would be friends with me anyway. You wouldn't belive how many times I've been called a beaver or a know-it-all just because I did better in class then all the others." Daphne couldn't believe this girl in front of her had been made fun of to such an extent that she wanted to change herself so badly.
No knowing what to do and not wanting to push her away; she did the only this possible. I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her into a hug. That one action seemed to burst the dam that Hermione had built to hold back her emotions and she started weeping and crying her heart out on her shoulder. Daphne gently had them sink down to the floor while still being clutched in her embrace. Once they were on their knees and huddled together while she let it all pour out of her.
By the time she got control of herself Daphne wasn't sure if she was more wet from the shower or the tears but it didn't really matter at the moment. Slowly they rose from the flood and finished their shower. It was quiet but it was a needed quiet while Hermione thought about what just happened and Daphne wasn't going to bother her until she was ready.
They were silent for a while. Neither speaking only getting the task at hand done but thinking what will be said once it's finished. Daphne didn't really know what to think but she was for damn sure that she wasn't going to let Hermione be hurt and she was going to be her friends no matter what.
They washed all the soaps and suds off before I walked off and turned the water off. Daphne looked around for something to cover them in when Rossie popped in with their school robes in each hand. she nodded in thanks to the little elf before taking the clothes from her.
Hermione was hicuping while they put their robes on and was looking at her with sad and curious eyes, "Daphne -if I may ask- why were you in harry's shower instead of the house showers with the other girls?"
Daphne blushed slightly and tried to hide it but Hermione caught it. Her eyes grew to about Rossie's size before screeching, "You were going to take a shower with Harry this morning, weren't you? Daphne giggled at that.
"No, I wasn't. He took one before I got up but it isn't like we haven't before an my house or his for that matter. Oh if only you could have seen the look on his aunts face when we both came out of the bathroom sopping wet and in towels. It was hilarious! But no, he asked me to help think of a outfit for the elf that just popped in here last night. In the end he told me I could either sleep here or in our room but as long as I got some sleep. Usually I'd stay up with him but he told me that I'd need it for today. So reluctantly I went to sleep in his bed. I wanted to keep him company wether I was asleep or not the point was that I was here for him" Hermione looked at her with bewilderment before she closed her open jaw with a snap.
She looked around nervously before asking her question but it was barely above a whisper, "What do you mean 'Usually stay up with him'?" Daphne wasn't sure if she should tell her. Her main reason not to was because this was Harry's secret not truly her own but I just knew that she had to know.
So swallowing down her worry and taking hold of her courage she told her, "He has Insomnia. So basically he doesn't sleep at night and if he does it's only for minutes. Last night he only slept for fifteen. He was asleep when I woke but I had to wake him. All together he's slept for roughly 69 hours since he was three but 13 of them have been with me laying next to him. When I first met him he woke up late due to passing out from lack of food and that is the only time he sleeps all night." by the time Daphne finished they were both silently weeping for him.
Hastily whipping away the tears Daphne started walking out with Hermione right behind her. When they opened the shower door Harry was there with Neville Longbottom and both were talking quietly. All she heard in the end was, "...we're going to Slytherin's Common room the first night of next year, Okay?" they both nodded in agreement.
Daphne didn't want to know what they were planing so didn't ask. Politely waving to Neville she sat down on Harry's lap while Hermione took Neville's after he got up and walked into the shower with wonder filled eyes. Daphne couldn't help but look at Harry with a raised eyebrow. All he did was laugh! He could be such a mean tease sometimes.
(back to Harry)
the path to Gryffindor tower was easy. All had to go up a flight of steps, a few moving panels, and a few more flights, and presto the was the big fat pink lady. Sad to say that she looked like a slightly skinnier version of my Uncles sister and she really sucked at singing. when he walked up to the painting she looked at me curiously, especially because he wasn't wearing her house colors, and asked, "what do you need child? You aren't one of the lions. You are an owl which is different then my house. So turn around and you can meet your friend later in the great hall like everyone else."
Harry frowned at her before flashing his Gryffindor ring which effectively put her in a panic attack, "Oh i'm so sorry, Lord Gryffindor! I did not know it was you. My apologies, here go on inside." Smiling at her he walked through the door behind her and stopped in the middle of the common room to take a look.
the room was full already which was bizarre considering the time. Harry saw Neville walking down the stairs; so he waved to him. his eyes widened when he saw him in his common room and quickly tried to get through the crowd but alas he was stopped. The funny thing was that he wasn't the only one that saw Harry enter. This upper classmen with flaming red-hair stalked over to him.
Harry found it kind of funny when he stopped in front of him and tried to puff his chest out to look intimidating. But then again the main word there was tried! He looked down at me with an anger plastered all over his face, "What do you think you're doing in here, Mr. Potter? This is not your house, so please leave! You are not allowed in the other house common rooms and dorms." with all that being said all HArry could do was laugh at his pompous attitude which seemed to make him even angrier.
After he stopped laughing he looked at him with a smirk on his face, "Oh really. Mr. Weasley? You say I can't be in here when no where in the school rules does it say that I can't. On top of that it states that we should take part in inter-house friendships and relationships. Just so I've mad myself clear; I am allowed in this common room as long as I'm not staying here on the school nights. Have you ever though about the fact that those doors up there say the year not the house. I understand that this is Gryffindor Tower but nowhere on those doors does it say only Gryffindors. So do us all a big favor and shut up before you embarrass you're self again, Mr. Weasley!"
It took Harry until just then to notice that the room was dead silent during their conversation; so everyone could hear it. Then the questions came but he refused to answer until they rose their hand. Finally after doing so Harry pointed to a girl in the back, "Um... so we can go to other houses if we want to but we have to stay here on the week nights?" He nodded and she squealed really loud. This was the start of hell and Harry just knew it was going to be painful. then came a boy with tooth earings, "I'm curious, how did you get in here anyways without knowing the password?"
Harry looked at the boy and he could tell this guy was nearing the end of his school years and he looked a lot like the dick that questioned him when he came in. Harry decided that he'd better answer this one truthfully.
"Umm. Mr..." Harry didn't know his name and didn't want to get it wrong.
"Charlie Weasley" he said.
"Okay, Charlie. I'll tell you but you must all promise that you wont tell the other houses about this until I tell you that you can. Do you understand?" they all nodded yes except the dick that first met him, "Other mister Weasley if you don't want to hear or agree to my terms then you can go up stairs and be pissed later on." Oh was it fun to watch him shack his head no but still stay down here with the rest.
Harry chuckled evilly before turning to the stairs, "everyone in front of the stairs please move to the side and clear the way." they all did as he asked rather quickly. He guessed that they wanted to hear how I got in and this Atomic fireball was stopping him from telling. Harry smiled at the boy evilly before Harry could say anything he spoke, "You can do anything to me! I'm a perfect and a upper classmen. A little first year like you can't do shit to me. You better just run on back to the hole you piece of cra..."
Harry decided to shut him up by casting a overpowered silent and wandless Stupify at him which -with his good luck- hit him square in the face. the spell itself hurt like hell but the backflip that followed must have hurt even more. Without saying anything else Harry levitated him up the steps and into the upstairs passage way. When he got back down everyone was looking at him with eyes full of terror and awe. Gracefully he walked in the middle of there crowd and gestured them to come closer. Which they did. Dramatically Harry lifted his hand into the air and made it glow bright before having the glow dissipate to show the Gryffindor House ring.
As soon as they saw it there was one big gasp. Without doing anything else he grabbed Neville and pulled him out of his common room and all the way to the McGrawdon corridor. As quickly as he could Harry had his door come forth and they walked inside. After having Neville side down across from him Neville snapped out of his shock, "You're the Heir of Gryffindor but that can't be. If you were you'd be in Gryffindor with me."
Harry laughed at his one way thought, "Neville tell me. What does this house and yours have in common?" he thought about it for a moment before saying, "TWO Weasleys and both houses are supposed to be bold." Harry had to give it to him he didn't know about the Weasley thing but he got the other one right.
"Now tell me If I'm Lord Gryffindor and this house is made up of the dominate traits of the other houses... then how does this house have the traits of Intelligence and Cunning?" Oh this was so much fun watching him piece this all together.
"There must be more Heirs in this House that Is fit Slytherin and Ravenclaw, right." Harry nodded his head slowly but motioned for him to continue, "Well then, this is obviously the Creator of the houses room. So they must be the Heir to the two other houses." again he nodded but kept twirling his hand in a 'go on' gesture, "And you opened the door to this room. Oh bloody hell! You're the Tri-Heir that everyone was talking about? How is that possible?" He started laughing now that Neville understood.
It took a half an hour to explain but Neville got it in the end, "So now what do we do?" Harry had noticed that all the while they were talking the girls were still using the shower. Hesitantly he cast the Tempus spell and it said 7:12 am and he was getting nervous that they might have fallen asleep while they were in there. Carefully he walked up to the door and was surprised that it was unlocked. Quietly Harry peeped his head in and immediately shut it. He walked back to Neville with a dazed eyes and a slight smile on his face which only got Neville curious, "Hey mate! what did you see in there?"
Harry couldn't get the cobwebs out of his head until he raddled his brain a little, "Daphne and Hermione are in there washing each other's front. I had to get my head out before they noticed. By the way when they are done you can hop in there. It's really cool! It's like getting rained on from all sides" He looked at Harry like he was crazy before nodding in excitement to experience the weird shower. which got them laughing.
Not really having anything else to say he told him, "By the way we're going to the Slytherin common room the first night of next year, okay? they both nodded in agreement.
That was when the girl finally came back out and Daphne waved to Neville before plopping down on Harry's lap really hard. And I was already uncomfortable. Neville quickly got up and ran into the bathroom and before Hermione could even sit down the shower was a going. Now that was funny as hell.
Harry had to check on him twice to make sure he didn't die or drown before he finally came out but hey a proper wash is always important. Especially for us boys. thankfully they didn't have to go back to Gryffindor to get Neville's stuff since he had it on him when he came down the steps but they did have to wait for the girls outside the common room. The walk was really boring until they got almost there and the girls had to use the loo. They told them to go on a head to get some seats, so they did.
The boys had sat down at a really large table with many kids and a few adults sitting at their own table at the end of the hall and in front of a big glass plain window. Everyone was in their school robes that had minor differences. Some had silver and green, another had gold and red, a third had blue and bronze, the last one was yellow and black.
Harry was glad that he was sitting at a completely different table; especially away from the red-headed garbage disposal. Looking down he finally noticed that his robes were a mix of light purple and silver, there was also a emblem of an Owl on his robe. How he didn't notice last night; he have no idea. Then a boy with blonde hair that kind of looked like a ferret sat in front of him. This boy was also wearing the purple robes but he had a snotty look on his face.
The boy stuck out his hand and Harry shook it just to be polite. When they let go the boy spoke, "My names Malfoy. Draco Malfoy and future Lord of the Ancient House of Malfoy." Harry cocked his head in confusion and annoyance. He shrugged slightly before telling him his titles, "Hi! My names Harry Potter. Next lord of the most Ancient and Noble House of Potter and descendent of the Perevell House." It was really funny to see the look on his face after that.
Malfoy sneered at what Harry said, "Sorry if I don't believe you about the Perevell House but that line ended long ago but obviously you are a Potter. So that's at least believable." He didn't get to answer because Daphne and Hermione sat down next to him and Daphne put a arm on my shoulder.
That was when he realized that Daphne's beautiful blue eyes were glowing slightly while Hermione looked confused. Daphne spoke, "Really Malfoy! I know that your jealous of how important Harry is but you don't have to be rude." After saying that she gave him a glare and lifted herself up before sitting back down on Harry's lap. She started giggling when she saw Draco's reaction to what she did.
That apparently was the last straw for him because he got up and went down to the other end of the table. Then Hermione turned to us and asked, "What do you mean by next Lord of you family?" He should have figured that she didn't know about the houses and customs of the magical work of britain. Getting ready for a long talk he prepared what was needed in my head, which was a lot.
Thankfully Daphne spoke up first, "Hermione I'll teach about this stuff once we get settle in here but we can't start at the moment. Maybe in a few weeks. Besides if I know Harry like I think I do, then He's hungry!" before she winked at him which only resulted in making him blushing and his stomach rumbling. She started giggling do to the vibrating against her back. Carefully she got up and sat in the seat to the right of him before they began eating.
As they got done eating one of the teachers began handing out pieces of yellow parchment. When she got to them she smile warmly, "Hello children! I'm Professor Babbling and I teach Ancient Runes. But I guess I'm now Head of Mcgrawdon house now. So I'm kind of new to this but if I make a mistake or you need something done differently then please let me know. Now here's your class schedules and remember first class is at 9:00 am."
With that she waved politely before walking off to do the same for the rest of the house. They looked down at their schedules and Neville groaned, "No! We start off with Professor Snape in Potions for Potions, Then Transfiguration, followed by charms, then lunch. After that we have Defence Against the Dark Arts, History of Magic, and finally Herbology. Oh wait we have a single class of Astronomy on friday night at midnight but the rest are daily courses." Harry looked at him weird. I mean come on he was acting like a child not getting what they want but then again they were kids, so oh well.
He just shrugged and took out his wand to check the time, "Well it's 8:29 and we haven't got a clue were the class is. So lets go looking shall we." they nodded before getting up and walked out of the great hall. They walked around before they gave up and asked a painting for help. According to them the potion class was down in the dungeons which they just happened to be near. Quickly we group ran down stairs and into the dreary tome. By the time they got to the classroom the class half full and only seats in front were open. Without much choice they sat in the very front.
Nervously Harry took out his potions textbook and other tools -including the contractable cauldron but kept his small just incase- before the back door to slammed open. Without pause a man all black and had really greasy hair walked to the front and declared, "Put your wands away. There will be no silly wand movements in my class." in an instant all their wand were away and he continued, "I don't expect you to know anything about the art of potions but it is my job to teach you even if you are dunderheads when you start. No matter it shall be fixed and done right. Now lets see who's present for class."
He pulled out a parchment that obviously had everyone's names it and began. Sense there was only twenty of them and they were paired up with Slytherin he paused at Harry's name.
"Ah, Yes," he said sadly, "Harry Potter. I knew your mother when she came to Hogwarts. She had a nack for potions. So I expect good things from you." Harry looked at him with determination and pride filled eyes. He just nodded and smile back at Harry before continuing, "Ah another Weasley. And I see your in my house this year. Quite odd considering your family has all been in Gryffindor but I'll be seeing if you truly are a Slytherin." with that he finished to the sound of some light snickering around the room.
He turned back to Harry and his friends, "Now Mr. Potter, what would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?" I stared at him for a second before answering, "Well sir, according to the first chapter in our book you get Draught of Living Death."
He looked at Harry with a bemused smirk, "And where would I find a Bezoar?" Harry was actually embarrassed when he couldn't remember and just shook my head no. Professor Snape raised an eyebrow but continued, "Very well, A Bezoar can be found in the stomach of a goat in the form of a stone and it can save you from most poisons. Can you tell me the difference between monkshood and wolfsbane?" in his head Harry did a fist pump because he knew this one.
"They are both the same plant actually but I think Hermione knows more about it then I do, sir." he nodded before looking at her expectantly. She blushed at Harry's words but still answered, "I believe that plant also goes by the name Aconite and like Harry said they are all the same. but it is also used in many healing potions. Also its a main ingredient of the wolfsbane potion for werewolves. Hence the name but thats all I know sir."
The Professor's eyes were widened slightly before chuckling, "Well Ms. Granger, I can tell you that what you said is absolutely true and as for all you know. I can't believe im saying this but not many of the 7th years know what its used in besides its properties which I must say good job on looking ahead. 15 points to Mygrawdon for looking at the details."
In the far back Harry heard a faint, "mudblood know-it-all!" and a few stifled laughs from the Slytherins. He just ignored it but when he looked up at the Professor to see he was glaring at the student that made the comment. Turning back to see who said it and realized it was the Weasley kid that got put in Slytherin and instantly knew that he was going to cause trouble.
After that the class moved on steadily until the end of the hour. All he assigned us was to study the notes from today because there might be a quiz tomorrow about it. The rest of the day was just like the first hour. They'd get asked questions and they'd get answered as best they could. Some teachers did demonstrations like Professor McGonagall. It was really cool! She just stood there when suddenly she got replaced with a cat before returning to her human form and turned her desk into a pig then back to a desk. The only interesting thing that happened was in charms and he just fell of his stack of books. Defence Against the Dark Arts was a waste because the guy couldn't stop stuttering to save his life and so was History of Magic but that teacher was dead. If tomorrow was going to be like today then this year was going to be a drag.
Thankfully when classes were done they had four hours to themselves and didn't really do anything except their homework but that only took an hour and a half. Unless your Hermione and then it was two hours but oh well. After that they played a big game of exploding snaps and Daphne won. Sadly she's a soar winner and Harry had to cast a silecio on her so they could talk. Once she stopped silently rubbing it in it was almost time for dinner. That night Harry had venison and noodle. And boy oh boy was it delicious.
Just like the night before they all turned in early and the girls stayed in the guest room that they found in the room. Sometime throughout the night Harry tried to lay down and it was a miracal that he managed to sleep for a little. But sadly when he woke back up it was 9pm and Daphne was already snoozing to his right while cuddling up to him to keep warm. Not wanting to disturb her he just sat there in the ire darkness and let his mind wander. Harry couldn't believe how far he's come in the last year and a half. Now he's rich, betrothed, have loving 'parents', new friends, and a proper education. While before they found him he was tiny as shit, abused, underfed, hardly any passing grades, no friends, and had a fat whale of a cousin. Okay, he still has the last one but he doesn't count.
Slowly Harry wrapped his arms around Daphne and moved in closer to get some warmth because this room heated horribly. She shifted slightly before flipping over and looking at me, "You know If you can't sleep you could wake me up. I'm use to it by now; so don't hesitate to do it. Okay!" she said before turning into a lioness and snuggled into him further. Harry stroked her head for a minute before following her example and lying there in a mass of fur throughout the rest of the night.