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Chapter 8

Dear Harry and Ron,

It was brought to my attention that a new friend of mine would like to visit you both this summer holidays. So it would be an honor if you would come and stay at the Zabini manor for however long you like. This new friend of mine has asked that I keep their identity a secret till she can surprise you herself. We await your reply.

Sincerely,

Blaise Zabini

"There is no way were going! Is he mad, the bloody Slytherin! It's probably a trap, this mystery friend is probably you-bloody-know-who!"

"Let me see the letter, Ron" Harry grabbed the letter from Ron's hands seeing as his friend was still too stunned to think clearly. Harry simply smiled as he read the letter.

"Well Ron, seeing as Blaise is referring to this mystery friend as female I highly doubt that it's Voldemort. I say we go. And besides I have it on good authority that Blaise Zabini and his family are not followers of the dark arts or Voldemort."

"Yeah? Who's authority, cause I could probably tell you their fucking mental"

"That's my secret Ron. I'd like to go. We do about the same thing every summer, I want to go somewhere different."

"You're mental! I'm not going anywhere!"

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Three days later found a smiling Harry and a disgruntled Ron standing in front of the Weasley fire place.

"And Ron, I want you to be on your best behavior, who knows you might make some new friends."

"un-bloody likely" Ron mumbled under his breath.

"Alright, come on Ron, it's 2 on the dot, they'll be expecting us." Harry said cheerily.

"I swear I don't know why you're so pleased to be walking into the chamber of the beast." Ron spoke as he walked into the fire place. "Zabini Manor!" and he swished away.

"See you guys in a while! Zabini Manor!" Harry exclaimed as he flooed to the manor.

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Harry walked through the fire place to find Ron and Blaise standing there in icy silence.

"Ahh, Harry excellent, for the love of god tell Ron I'm not a death eater!" Blaise exclaimed.

Harry just laughed, "I've been trying to convince him for the last three days!"

They both laughed and Ron just indignantly sat down on the couch.

"Alright, I'm sure you guys are wondering who the mystery girl is! Well, without further a do I present the lovely Hermione!"

Ron stood shocked while Harry simply smiled and went and hugged his friend.

"Why didn't you tell us you're hanging out with Blaise!" Ron said, feeling a little more at ease to know Hermione was there, he knew she had enough sense not to hang out with the 'enemy'

"I wanted it to be a surprise. I have something important to tell you guys but first I want another one of my new friends to be here."

From behind the door Draco Malfoy entered. He was wearing well fitted Blue jeans and a nice short sleeved emerald green button down. He smiled at them all but his gaze lingered slightly lounger on Harry.

"Explain Hermione, before my heart implodes!" Ron had gone white from all the surprises.

"Well, this whole thing started when I found out who I really was. And to make a long story short my true last name is Nott."

"What?" both her friends exclaimed.

When I was born to the Notts, a nurse at St.Mungo's Hospital knew that they were supporters of Voldemort. So, she took me home and told the hospital that due to complications after birth I had died. She placed me with some squib cousins of the Zabini's which were, the Grangers. That nurse was Narcissa Malfoy."

"Wow, that's a lot to take in Hermione" Harry said, but he appeared to be taking the news a little better than Ron, who didn't look like he could formulate a proper sentence if life depended on it.

"Ron, tell me your okay with this. I am the same person you grew up with, I just have a different surname."

"I'll be okay, just have to process this, this, wow."

"You'll probably just have to give him some time."

"Well, Ron when you have time to formulate any questions, just ask me."

"Yeah. 'Mione, no problem."

" Well, I think I need to speak up now for a second, Hermione I think there's something that you need to be told, along with Ron." Draco said tentitivly.

Harry stood up and walked over to Draco.

"Holy shit! I knew it!" Hermione exclaimed.

"Knew what? What's going on now! Wait don't tell me, you found out that Voldemort like to where tutu's while he buggers little muggle boys."

"No Ron just listen for a minute." Harry said slowly and it was completely obvious to those in the room who were not thick that he was nervous.

"What Harry is trying to say, is that we both have some important news that we think it's time to share with you two, it appears Hermione has already figured it out, but you Ron as Harry's best mate should know"

"Well, stop stalling, what is the damn thing?"

"Me and Draco have been seeing each other now since May."

"What are you talking about seeing each other; you saw each other nearly everyday at Hogwarts"

"No Ron, we started seeing each other romantically."

"Bloody hell" and with that Ron feinted. Luckily he was still seated on the couch or he would have cracked his head.

"Oh my god I'm so happy for you two!" Hermione exclaimed as she gave Harry and then Draco a warm hug. "Draco why didn't you tell me! This is so cool!"

"Harry wanted to be here to tell you in person." Draco smiled lovingly at Harry, "love you babe," Draco finished by giving Harry a small peck on the lips.

"love you two."

AN hey guys! I hoped everyone likes this chapter. It's meant to be a little bit of a transition chapter. The actual plot starts more heavily next chapter. Please review and tell me what you like and don't like. For those of you who don't like Draco/Harry slash, no worries it's only a little side story which is pretty much over now. Were gonna get right into Blaise and Hermione romance…tee hee. Anyways again:

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