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Chapter 1

Harry Potter walked alone to Gryffindor tower from Dumbledore's office after his weekly "lessons ". He was shocked to learn that Voldemort may have created seven horcruxes. The prospect of killing Voldemort seemed far away now. Harry is being referred to Chosen One by Wizarding Britain. He defeated the Dark lord as a baby. Now they were expecting him to repeat the miracle again. Then there was the prophecy. One with the power to defeat the dark lord arrives… Harry sighed. The loss of his Godfather still plagued him. He was tired. It was not helping that Hermione is not talking to him over the book of Half Blood Prince, whoever he is. The only bright spot in his life was his developing friendship with Daphne Greengrass, the Ice Queen of Slytherin. Harry still didn't know how that happened. It all began just before December.

Flashback

Harry was returning to Gryffindor common room after his meeting with Dumbledore. It was nearing curfew. Harry really didn't want to found by Filch or Snape, so he took out his Map to check. "I solemnly swear I'm up to no good". Harry gave a sigh of relief. The area was deserted. Filch was in his office and Snape was patrolling dungeons.

Just as he was about to close the map, Harry spotted the dot labeling Draco Malfoy on the sixth floor. "What was he doing wandering about at this time of night alone?" Harry took one of the secret passageways to reach sixth floor corridor. He spotted a blond head just vanishing around the corner. Harry ran quickly down the corridor. He spotted the Ferret in the distance. Just as he was about to reach an unused classroom, Malfoy stopped.

Suddenly Harry bumped into something in front of him. Before he could cry out, Harry was yanked into the classroom by an invisible person. Harry was about to pull out his wand, when he found himself disarmed. A minute or two passed and then the person holding him released their hold on Harry. He was about to retaliate when the person disabled their invisibility spell.

Harry saw a beautiful pair of blues staring at him. The person pulled back. Harry found himself staring at Daphne Greengrass, the Ice Queen of Slytherin. She was very pretty with blue eyes, blond hair that framed her pale aristocratic face, full red lips and haughty demeanor. But her eyes were cold; devoid of expression. Her face was stony. Daphne was the epitome of Pureblood aristocracy.

"Potter,"

"Greengrass"

"What's the Gryffindor Golden Boy doing wandering about at night? asked Daphne, staring hard at Harry. Harry felt a bit afraid. She had a reputation for cursing boys who dared to make a move on her. But Harry stared straight back at her and replied, "Same thing could be asked about you".

"None of your business, Potter" she replied.

"Oh yes it is. Were you keeping guard for Malfoy? " snarled Harry.

"I would never do such a thing for the ferret" spat Daphne.

"So you were following him too?, asked Harry.

Daphne glared at Harry for a couple of seconds, and then sighed. "Yes."

Harry raised an eyebrow.

"Look Potter, not all of us in Slytherin bows down to the stuck up git. And my family does not support the Dark Lord. We are on the neutral side. I overheard Pansy telling Millicent that Draco was given some important job. He seems to be disappearing at odd times and my friend Tracy believes he's up to something. She wanted to follow him around."

"Then why are you here?, asked Harry.

"Potter, Tracy is my best friend and I love her to bits, but she has doesn't have an iota of sneakiness in her and if Draco catches her, I don't want to think about it." Daphne shuddered.

"So what did you find?", asked Harry.

Daphne looked at him suspiciously. "Malfoy's onto something. I'm sure he was behind what happened to Katie Bell. And if he is, I want to make him pay" said Harry, his green eyes glowing.

Daphne took a step back. "Do you think so?", she asked.

Harry nodded.

"Since both of us are on the same side, why don't we work together?, asked Harry, holding out his hand. Daphne looked at Harry, as if assessing him. She nodded and shook his hand.

"Remember Potter, we are not supposed to be seen together. Do not-"Harry held up his hand. "I know me being the Gryffindor Golden Boy and all. Do they really call me that? asked Harry.

Daphne smirked. "Guess I can live with one more title , said Harry grinning at her.

Daphne rolled her eyes. 'Of course Potter". Then she was gone.

They met secretly in unused classrooms. Harry enjoyed Daphne's company. She was cold and aloof, but quite witty and sarcastic. They have been friends for a couple of months now, Harry was sure he felt something more than friendship, but he knew a war was coming. Harry did not want to put her in danger. He will wait. Once Voldemort is defeated, Harry will ask her on a date.