Harry stood in the entrance hall waiting. He was dressed in loose fitting black pants, an emerald shirt with black and silver smoke designs on it, and soft black shoes. Hanging from his ears were snake earrings and in the upper parts were small flame shaped earrings. His hair was pulled back and braided, held with a metal clasp. Two locks and bangs framed his face nicely. Next to him stood Victor Krum wearing casual clothes also. Cedric and Fleur stood a ways off not looking at one another and looking almost irritated. The Yule ball hadn't turned out like they had thought or hoped.

It was the start of Christmas holidays and the Champions were going to do some 'bonding' time by shopping and visiting muggle and magical London for the first day off. Two teachers would be escorting them. The only two though, that were available were Severus Snape and Igor Karkaroff. Harry had no problem with that. The two teachers strode into the hall and gazed at them with twin blank expressions.

"We're splitting into two groups to do the shopping. We will join together later at the place you have already all discussed." Snape drawled.

Fleur sniffed ignoring everyone while Cedric narrowed his eyes and Harry smirked at Victor who shifted towards him seeing the other's mood. Ne, who was wrapped around Harry's torso gave a hissing laugh.

"Victor and I call Professor Snape." Harry said innocently looking the two.

Karkaroff seemed annoyed at this but Snape just nodded and stepped behind the two. Karkaroff sent him a glare and practically stomped off to the other two. All of them quickly walked out into the growing darkness of the evening and towards Hogsmead; the edge of the apparation and portkey wards. Snape turned to the two.

"Any preferences on where we go." He drawled.

"I haff to get presents for family." Victor said gruffly.

Harry just shrugged. Snape nodded and held out a stick. Harry recognized it as a portkey. In a whirl they were off.

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Snape raised a brow at Harry. The three stood in front of his night club; 'Poison Love'. Fleur had heard of it while in Hogwarts and suggested it for their 'Champion bonding place'. The others had agreed only hesitating at Harry's age. He'd waved the concern off and said he'd deal with it. Victor hadn't cared. Fleur hadn't either. Cedric had paused before shrugging. The Hogwarts students had stopped questioning him long ago.

Harry allowed Snape to lead them towards the door. The bouncers got one look at him and let all three of them in without even the need to show ID. Harry smirked at them and smoothed down his shirt.

Harry walked steadily towards the tables as Victor and Snape paused to survey the place. Harry smirked slightly as he saw that the newest additions had been added. The bottom floor (the one they were on) had a very high ceiling. A railing had been added surrounding the whole room, the whole railing encircling both the dance floor and the drink area. Some chairs and tables had been set up on it giving some drinkers a birds-eye view of the club.

Harry headed straight for where Cedric was sitting near the bar, Karkaroff sitting a table beside him nursing a drink, while Fleur was already mingling on the dance floor. Snape joined Karkaroff as Victor lumbered to sit on a bar stool and order a drink. Harry didn't even make it to the table as a tall form stepped elegantly in front of him. The man was pale and young looking with cunning brown eyes and short red hair.

"Would you spare a moment to dance?" he asked, sharp teeth flashing.

Harry had made sure to leave his fang and vial of blood at home so it would not gain attention here. Harry had found the open invitation to this place resulted in quite a few vampires and werewolves. And as he hadn't seen or been near Maen and Noir for over a month their scent had faded from him. He flashed the vampire a smirk and took the offered hadn't, getting dragged into the crowds.

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An hour later Harry found himself sitting beside Snape with Karkaroff across from him. The man was eyeing him as he sipped at his drink.

"How did you get in? And get an alcoholic drink?" The man asked.

Harry smirked and swirled his drink.

"Cunningness." He said.

Snape rolled his eyes.

"'ere comes your dance partner." Fleur remarked as she sat down.

Harry looked up to find the vampire he'd spent a good part of the hour dancing with step up to the table. The vampire flashed him a charming smile and jingled a key on the end of his finger, flashing his fangs. Harry barely hesitated at the offer and slid his drink to Snape as he followed. In a flash they were up the stairs and heading to one of the number of rooms built on the upper floors. As soon as the door was open Harry was pulled in and pushed against a wall, a pair of lips pressed against his own, ravishing his mouth. With a flick of his finger the door was slammed and locked.

"Blood?" Harry asked with a gasp as lips travelled down his throat.

"Blood. Yours smells enticing." He purred, fangs grazing against his neck.

Harry leaned his head against the wall and tangled his hands in the man's short hair. Taking it as an offer, fangs sunk into his skin and with a gasp of pleasure Harry felt the blood pump.

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Harry came-to groggily. He hissed and sat up slowly. He stretched his neck and heard it pop. He gave a sigh and looked beside him. The copper haired vampire from the night before lay peacefully to the side, eyes closed. Harry stood and smoothed his clothes down before touching his fingers to the fang wounds. They sizzled and healed as his fingers passed over them.

Then he headed for the door, tightening his braid as he went. He stepped out of the room silently to come face to face with Snape. The man was leaning against the wall twitching. Cedric stood a few feet away looking annoyed while Fleur was giggling with another man; the source of Snape's irritation as that giggling was quite annoying.

"Karkaroff is waking Krum." Snape said straightening as he saw Harry. "Late last night the manager came with keys for us saying 'Mr. Potter' had graciously offered lodging for us."

Harry shrugged lightly. Suddenly Karkaroff strode from a room a drowsy look ing Victor following him. The man gave a curt nod to Harry.

"I shall accompany my two charges back to Hogwarts. I shall see you there Snape." The dark man said.

He strode off again Fleur and Cedric following quickly. Snape gave a gesture to Victor and Harry and followed after the man.

"We'll exit these wards and portkey back to Hogwarts." Snape said as they headed for the front door, passing by the few people cleaning up the tables and dance floor.

They stepped out the door and took a couple steps from the building into an alley. Snape pulled out an old fork from his cloak and held it out. Victor grabbed it and they both waited for Harry to also do so.

"If you'll excuse me, I'd like to part ways here." Harry said smiling blankly. "I already have everything I need at the place I'm staying for Christmas break so there is no point going back to Hogwarts just to catch the train with the other students in half an hour."

Snape eyed him then gave a curt nod.

"Be safe milord."

Victor's eyes widened and he spun to stare at Snape as they vanished. Harry chuckled and turned calling his magic forwards. By the time he stepped out of the alley he was wearing a long warm black coat that had a fuzzy white collar. It was button up to his chin and very warm. He flexed his fingers in the fingered gloves and wiggled his toes in the large black winter boots. Then he smirked and took off down the street. He had to walk a distance to get to an area where a cab would be, but he didn't much mind.

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End of Chapter 35