"Hmm. Daphne where did you get these? Did your mother bake these?" Tracy said having her second cookie
"Yah it's so good and they taste quite fresh too. Do you have more of these?" Millicent said with a mouthful of cookies.
"No, Tracy these were not made by my mother and as for more I will need to go ask Astoria for more." I replied to the two of them.
"Why do you need to go ask Astoria?" Pansy asked taking her 3rd cookie
"Well that's because they were specially made for her by her best friend. I just got these because Astoria was feeling generous." Yah more like Harry said something to Astoria to convince her to part ways with her cookies. I know how possessive from her cookies. If these were Chocolate-chips, I'm damn sure that they would not be getting a single cookie.
"Really" Tracy exclaimed with a great enthusiasm. "Looks like I need to go say hi to your little sister Daphne."
"Really Tracy!" I whine. "She'll be coming here shortly anyways. Her trunks in this compartment you know."
"OH. So how come she hasn't come here yet?" Pansy asked.
"Well that's because I have better company to keep, right Harry?" came the ever enthusiastic voice of my little sister who was holding on Potter's hand really tightly. Seeing her so close to potter like that I couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed. After all he is my betrothed, it should be me next to him not her. He should be bringing cookies to me not her and spend time with me not her. Wait a second where did that come from. No, I do not like Potter that way. Why should I be annoyed with Astoria's relationship with Harry.
Harry however doesn't reply to Astoria and instead address the four of us. "I'm sorry for intruding ladies, but it seems like Astoria's school robes are in this compartment. So if you please, Astoria I'll leave you to it then."
"Thank you Harry" the way Astoria addressed harry was really starting to get on my nerve.
As Potter was leaving the compartment. So that Astoria could change I decided to give him some company while he waited.
"Thank you for the cookies, everyone really like it" I started as Potter closed the Door.
"You are welcome Ms. Greengrass." He said a bit amused with my actions. "I could see the empty cookie jar as proof of how much you appreciated them. If you want I have more with me."
"If its not a bother to you then that would be lovely, thank you."
What he did next I was defiantly caught me by surprise. He took out a small pouch from one of his pockets and handed me a new jar of cookies. I guess my the surprised expression in my face he answered my unasked question. "Undetectable Extension charm. That combined with the feather weight charm and summoning charm it is really helps me carry all the things I want wherever I go."
"What else do you have there?" I asked my curiosity getting the better of me.
"Oh you know, Books, notebook, stationary, sweets, some chocolates, a water bottle, pumpkin juice, A few galleons for emergency, a broom and other daily essential." He answered casually.
I look at him gob smacked. "Why do you carry a broom?"
"Well 2 reasons actually. First is that it's an easy getaway from unpleasant situations. Second is you never know when you can find a broom race."
"Why would you want to join a broom race? Are you even of legal age to compete in broom races?"
"well I race because of the thrill and the prize money of course. I made a thousand galleons in the past summer alone." He answered off handedly, mischief dancing in his eyes. "To answer your second question who ever said anything about it being legal."
"Oh that's a good one, for a second there I actually believed you. I see being around my sister has helped you develop a good sense of humor."
At this accusation he looked at me as if I stole his favourite candy. "Believe what you want but if you want proof just ask some of your seniors I know Higgs can vouch for me. And if you still don't believe me then come to the cave near the shrieking shake on the second Hogsmade weekend of the month, you can have a front row seat of the race. I know your friend Tracey will definitely enjoy the opportunity."
"you mean to tell me that Hogwarts students host illegal broom races every second Hogsmade weekend of the month?"
"Yup" he answered with is casual town as if we were talking about the weather
"How come there are no such news in the Hogwarts rumor mill?"
"Actually most of the seniors know about it. Its one of the betting highlights in the school. Currently Lucian Bole is the Book keeper. Though the racers are mostly students who have finished their owls but on valentines day weekend they let new comers to have a go at it." Now this was news. I'm surprised that Tracy doesn't know about this considering how big a quidditch fanatic she is.
"What ever you say Potter."
"Harry" he replied
"I said you can call me Harry, every one in your family does except your dad. For some reason he started to call me hell-spawn after the quidditch tournament." It actually amuses me now that I know about my father's antics.
"Well Harry, that's because he figured out you are the son of James Potter."
"So?" he asked not understanding my reasoning.
"The short version of the story is that our fathers hated each other till their last year of school and they only tolerated each other after that because our mothers were friends."
"And the longer version of the story is?"
"You'll have to ask my dad for that" to tell him the actual reason would mean I have to tell him about our marriage contract. Which I don't want to do it now.
"What if I ask your mother?"
"Well if my mother doesn't know that dad calls you a hell-spawn then my father will be sleeping in the couch but she still won't tell you. It's a long story that has a history of 25 years. So unless you want to join us for Christmas dinner I don't think you will be getting the answer."
"Isn't it to early to ask me to meet your family I mean we had our first proper conversation" he joked.
As I realized what I said to him, my whole body went stiff. Shit I just asked my betrothed to join us for Christmas Dinner. What do I do now. Should I go along with it or should I really invite him for dinner. Grandfather did say that he wanted to see us together before he passes away. Maybe I can make grandfather or mum announce the contract to him rather than me telling him. Yah actually that's not a bad idea. I can make mom give the news while I act shocked and Astoria can't do anything about either. Oh how I love my Slytherin brain.
"Hey Daphne" Harry snapped me out of my train of thought. "Are you all right you seemed to have zoned out there. You do realize it was a joke right?"
"Actually Harry I am considering that idea. My grandfather wants to meet you once and I know my mom would be very delighted. Then there is Astoria, I hope I don't have to say more about her reaction."
"Sure its always a delight to meet Lord Greengrass. And that reminds me Astoria said that your grandfather was under the weather. Is he all right?"
I shake my head "Well he prefers to spend most of his time on his bed and he gets tired really fast. The healers have said that he only has a year left for his next great adventure."
"oh" he said with a genuine sad expression. "I have a high amount of respect for Lord Greengrass. He taught me a lot about potions and how to be a Lord while I was working with your Mother. Thank you Daphne for this Opportunity. I would like to meet him before he heads for the next great adventure. So when can I come to Greengrass manor?"
"I'll tell my mother about it. She can give you the details later."
"Thank you Daphne."
"What are you guys talking about?" Astoria interrupted us
"Oh nothing much. I was just inviting Harry over for Christmas dinner at the manor." I Replied. This brought in a lot of mixed reaction. Astoria squealed with joy, Millicent was just looking at the cookie jar in my hand, Pansy was giving me a 'I know what you are doing' looking while Tracey was giving me a raised eyebrow.
"When did it become Harry from Potter?" Tracy asked.
"Just now" was all the liberty that I gave her. I know she wants to ask more questions but I signal her later.
As Astoria and Harry were leaving, Pansy trying to play matchmaker stopped the two of them and made them join us till the end of the trip.
I really wonder how my parents are going to react when they find out I asked Harry to join us for Christmas.
A/N thank you for all the support you guys are showing for this story. It's a great motivator to continue writing.