Friendship and Deceit

A/N: a big thanks if u reviewed….and I changed the title because it suits the story more this way…..you'll see how in chapters to come….for now, heres chapter 3…..

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Harry still couldn't believe that he was doing this.

"Where's the invisibility cloak?" asked Malfoy.

"Oh, right here," Harry opened his bag and pulled out the light, silvery material. "Ok, get under."

"You do know where the kitchens are don't you?" there was a slightly worried tone in his voice.

"Are you trying to say that you don't know, and you still planned this expedition?"

"Oh shut up Potter! Get to the kitchens, or this whole deal is off!"

Harry slowly led the way through the dark corridors. Every time they heard even the slightest creak, Malfoy would get startled. Harry however, was far too used to this. He had been on way to many adventures with Ron and Hermione to be affected by them anymore. Harry had, in fact, been roaming the corridors after curfew since first year itself.

"It's Mrs. Norris!" whispered Draco. There was a noticeable amount of panic in his voice.

"Shh!!!" replied Harry. "We'll hide behind this statue until she passes" He was trying very hard to keep his voice a faint whisper.

They quickly stood behind the statue so that the caretaker's cat wouldn't run into them, causing much trouble.

After a few minutes, Mrs. Norris purred and walked away.

"Okay, let's go," whispered Harry.

"Can't we wait a bit just to make sure Filch isn't anywhere nearby?"

"Not if you want to get back to the party anytime tonight."

"Okay fine….lead the way…."

So Harry and Draco moved out from behind the statue and set off towards the kitchens. The whole way, Malfoy was very cautious and kept suspecting that someone was coming.

Finally, after what seemed like hours, Harry and Draco reached the portrait of fruits.

"What now?!" demanded Malfoy.

"Shut up."

Harry went up to the painting and tickled the pear. Malfoy was looking at Harry as if he were out of his mind. Right then, the portrait swung open, revealing the magnificent kitchens.

Slowly Harry and Draco walked in, and as they did, Malfoy's jaw instantly dropped.

"Harry Potter, sir!" came a squeaky voice.

"Dobby? Is that you?"

"Yes Harry Potter, sir!!! It is Dobby, sir!"

"You still work at Hogwarts?"

"Of course, sir! Master Dumbledore is the kindest wizard Dobby has ever met!! He has given Dobby such a good home and treats us house elves like we is equals!"

"So……how's Winky? Is she here too?"

"Yes sir. Winky is still working at Hogwarts."

Malfoy suddenly spoke up. "Ok Potter. Can't we just get what we came for?"

"Oh right…sorry. Listen Dobby, me and a few of my friends.." Malfoy smirked at this "well..we're having a little get together. And what good is a get together without some food?"

"Yes yes, Harry Potter sir! Me and the rest of us will all bring you lots of food!!! Wait right here, sir!"

And with that enthusiastic statement, Dobby disappeared behind closed doors.

"Well Potter….I must say you have quite a way with the house elves."

"Yeah well…..Dobby's known me for a while."

"How long do you think they'll take?"

Just as Malfoy asked this, Dobby and a few other house elves came rushing into the room.

"Look Harry Potter, sir!! Will this be enough? We have all the sweets we have been taught to make and a few cases of butterbeer, sir!"

Malfoy looked shocked at their efficiency.

"Yes Dobby. I think that'll be enough. Thanks a lot. Okay Malfoy, let's go."

"Party's waiting Potter." He gave Harry a little smirk and started walking out of the kitchens.

Carefully, they made their way out of the warm kitchens and got under the invisibility cloak, then set off into the silent corridors once again.

Walking to the Slytherin common room was very easy. No one was in their way, so it was fast, without many interruptions.

In about five minutes, they were standing in front of a brick wall. Harry was a little confused.

"Uh, Malfoy-" but he was interrupted.

"Nunquam titillandus" Malfoy whispered.

Harry was a little surprised when the bricks slid away to form an opening, about six feet high and four feet wide.

"Ok Potter. I'll go in first. Come in right after me. Everyone knows you're coming."

"Sure"

Malfoy took off the invisibility cloak and walked into the small corridor. Harry stuffed the cloak in his bag and followed him in.

As soon as he reached the common room, all he could see were the Slytherin colors and serpents. By the fireplace, there were three oak chairs with green velvet, and two matching oak tables to match. Then, in the corner by the window, there was an empty, long, rectangular table. And here and there, you could see a few more chairs with green velvet and serpents on them.

"Hey Draco!" cried Pansy Parkinson with her high-pitched, squeaky voice. She walked over to him and kissed him on the cheek. Then she saw Harry. "Hi Potter. How's life?"

"Uh, hi Pansy."

"Well Potter, why don't we take out all the food, eh?"

"Yeah, good idea."

Harry walked over to where he had placed the basket and started taking everything out.

"Our friend Potter here, has got connections with the house elves."

"Awesome!" cried Crabbe.

"Oh shut up, you pig!"

"Oh Draco….." Pansy began.

"The party's started!" Draco exclaimed before Pansy could finish.

Everyone started eating and drinking instantly. The room was filled with laughter and talkative mouths. Harry spent the next few hours talking to Blaise about Quidditch. Around midnight, Harry felt that it was time to leave. So, he decided to tell Malfoy.

"Uh, hey Malfoy. I better get going now."

"What?!"

"It's late and I should be getting back to the Gryffindor tower."

"Oh stay a little longer Potter!"

"No thanks-"

"C'mon, what's the harm?"

"Well…."

"There's no hurry."

"I really think that I should be going."

Malfoy dropped his voice just a bit. "Potter Potter Potter…..if only you knew. You won't be leaving here anytime soon. And we'll make sure of it."

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A/N: ok….review!!!!…..wut did ya think?…..was it good???……if ur confused, its ok…..i meant to leave the details out at the end……and I was taught how to upload properly, so this was a lot easier to read…..review!!!……