Draco hadn't even spoken much, neither were his comments harsh yet it seemed like Malfoy pressed all the wrong buttons at the wrong time. Nobody could make sense of what pissed Harry. He seemed to be his usual self till Malfoy opened his mouth. After he got pissed was a different all together. This Harry was cold and calculated. In some ways he reminded me of my grandfather while he talked to people he didn't like. The aura that he radiated just scream power and the hate blazing in his green his made you want to run away. I don't think many could stand that hateful gaze.

Having seen my grandfather work for so many years, I knew exactly what Harry was doing. It was a classic pure-blood strategy, he portrayed his displeasure and anger with such class it would make many pure-blood lords hang their head in shame. I am sure that everyone in the great hall forgot that Harry was a 14 year old teenager but instead a true noble-man.

For me I was glad to discover this ruthless political side of him. During this past two weeks I have seen how easily he could cave into others wishes. It didn't take me or Astoria much to do his bidding. I would ask him something and he would do it, no questions asked. Now considering the political power he would have held with the Potter and Greengrass seat he had a lot of influence in the wizengamot. I thought he would be too soft to hold such power. I mean my father and Grand-father have a third of Harry potential influence yet they are considered as some of the coldest and calculated members of the wizengamot. That demonstration alone was enough to push any of my worries aside.

It took a while for everyone to digest what happened in the great-hall. We don't know who started it but in a few minutes all the murmurs stated to engulf the silence in the great hall. The noise level was immense. Everyone seemed to be talking about. That's when I noticed Astoria who was wrapping a few sandwiches and stuffing it in her bag. I know what she wants to do and it's a noble gesture but Harry doesn't need a kid right now. So I decide to stop Astoria before she started her hunt.

"Astoria wait" I called out.

"What do you want Daphne. I'm in a hurry right now."

"What exactly are you going to say to him Astoria?"

She just stares at me not understanding what exactly I was talking about.

"I know you want to console Harry but what are you planning to say to him."

"I don't know, Ill just make up something along the way. Maybe prank him or something."

"He doesn't need a kid right now Astoria. I know you will bring up why he lost his temper. I know how close you are to him and he never say no to you but right now he needs his space."

"But I'm his best friend, I need to be there for him. He's always been there for me"

"Yes we know you are his best friend but he has other friends too. Right now he needs someone who won't pry but will listen to him talk. You can ask him about it in a few days Astoria, but for now let it be."

"But, but,….. oh alright I won't pry but I don't see anyone going to find him. Those stupid Gryffindors aren't even worried about their own. I bet they are just gossiping among themselves about how Harry could be a dark wizard."

"Its okay Astoria because I'm going to find him myself so hand those sandwiches over to me." She seemed reluctant at first. I actually thought she would say she wanted to come along too but she didn't.

After I stuffed the sandwich in my bag Astoria gave me a hug and said. "Thank you for caring about him Daphne." I hugged her back and made my way out of the castle. I know Harry would want some fresh air and would most probably be near the Black lake.

And I wasn't wrong to think that either. I did find Harry near the Black Lake skipping stones and he wasn't doing a good job with it. The stones would skip three to four time and then sink. I wait for a few minutes to see if he notices me, even if he did he didn't say anything.

"You need to pick flatter stones and reduce the angle while you are throwing." I instructed him. He doesn't seem surprised that I am here though. Yup definitely noticed me before. He didn't seem to be surprised one bit.

"I was actually expecting the younger Greengrass to come looking for me yet I knew it would be you who would find me."

"Thank you for the vote of confidence Potter" I reply a little sarcastically.

"I'm glad about that you did, I really don't feel in the mood for Astoria's inquisitive nature and thank you for stopping her from following you."

"How did you know it was me though?"

"Well your Vanilla perfume is hard to miss and you walk with much more grace than Astoria. Only a few people make less noise while walking than you."

"You sound as if you can sense happening around you."

"Yah well blame the cat inside of me and Moody's 'constant vigilance' mantra."

"A cat huh. Aren't you a little young to have an animagus form. You could be sent to Azkaban you know." Is there anything you can't do Harry. Every time I seem to discover something new about you, you seem to make something that is already perfect more perfect. Yet my instincts tells me that this perfect face of yours is but a mask that hides something. I have spent every night since school started thinking are you the real Harry Potter or just a mask for people to see. I know from watching you before that your past is not your happy one yet you hardly show a moment of weakness. Or maybe its just me over reading the situation.

Will you show it to me?"

"Maybe some other time. I don't trust Hogwarts with my privacy"

"Spoilsport, you're acting as if I am going to tell everyone its not like I don't tell you my hidden talents"

"Well now considering you are working on your animagus form too and haven't even told me that you could possibly become a cat like me. I don't know."

"How do you know that. No one is supposed to know that." There is no way Potter could have guessed that. I just had the potion during this summer. This was supposed to be a family secret. I can't believe someone in the family told my secret to Potter.

"I can sense it you know, your animagus form because it's a cat like mine."

"You can't sense other animagus. No text on animagus talk about sensing other animagus."

"Actually you can, if you meet certain criteria. Its just that it's very rare when these criteria meet. And its actually no recognized text talk about sensing other animagus, there are some unrecognized text however that do. I know my mom's journal does and she wasn't wrong cause I could sense your form since the Hogwarts express."

"Are you going to tell me what these criteria are?"

"No not yet. Maybe when you complete your transformation."

"But that could take months if not years."

"I know" he replied finally using that stupid casual tone of his.

I just huffed at him and conjured a blanket to sit down. "Here I though I would be nice to you by bringing some sandwiches as you didn't have breakfast. Seeing as you want to be mean to me, I'll just have to give it away it seems."

He just chuckled and joined me while taking out his any-and-every thing pouch. Oh how much I hate that stupid pouch of his. There is nothing that he doesn't have in that pouch of his. I know its dead useful but seriously there is a limit to what you need to carry around with you. There is nothing that I can think of that he doesn't carry in that pouch of his. He flaunts it around like it's his gift to mankind, Yet he wont make one for me. No I am supposed to make it myself blah blah blah blah bull-shit. I know he does it just to take the mickey out of me.

"Well what about a trade. I will share with you some cold coffee if you share your sandwich."

"Okay but I do hope you have extra plates and cups in that stupid pouch of yours."

"Oh come on Daphne this is a picnic. We don't have classes till the afternoon. We can just share the sandwich and drink from the same bottle."

"Are you trying to make this a date Potter?" I ask a little coldly. I don't mind if he does I actually welcome the idea whole heartedly. If we start dating then it would be easier to tell him about the contract.

"Maybe some other time Daphne, today we are just friends enjoying the late morning near the lake." I am a little disappointed but at least he doesn't say it might not happen. Then again do I want Harry to be my boyfriend. It might be nice. I do want to know if the two of us can work out. He is a really good friend and there aren't many things that you can't like about him. Yet I feel as if its going too fast. Only 2 weeks ago I talked to him the first time and now I am making jokes about dates. I want him to ask me out, after all I am his and he is mine but I want to cherish this relationship that we have now.

Yah may be I am taking it quite fast. Maybe for now I should just be friends, but soon we may try our hand on dating. At least that way I know I gave it a chance if it doesn't work out. He seems to have reverted back to his usual self. His smile's back and his eyes sparkle with mischief. We start talking about our study schedule and our opinions of assignments. Maybe I can convince him to show me his animagus form later too. For now let me enjoy this picnic of ours. Its rare to get some alone time with Harry with how approachable he is.