We are back again. Mostly because I'm bored of all the games I have, and despite only paying half price, New Gundam Breaker was extremely disappointing.

So I now write a second chapter of this while I'm formulating my next chapter outline for Crazy Life.

DominoMags and I agreed. I've unleashed the pandora's box of anime Harry Potter style fics. If someone else did it before me, then I completely choose to scapegoat them instead.

Chapter 2: Pay Attention to Me!

So the previous year at school was fairly unusual for Harry. He'd learned he was a wizard, gotten a talking snake, found out he was some sort of Golden boy, is betrothed to a scary and very confusing blonde girl, outwitted a three headed dog, and killed his Defense teacher with his magic fingers. Suffice to say, Harry had seen more people die than most, which surprisingly didn't really effect him much. That in and of itself should have concerned him, but you had to crack a few eggs to be a savior right?

Maybe.

Anyway, Harry was currently sitting alone on the train to Hogwarts, quietly rubbing Mr. Slithers on the head as he watched the scenery pass by the window. He'd had the presence of mind to lie to some creature that had decided to 'save' him. He can only imagine what the thing would have done had he told the truth. He was taken from his thoughts when he heard the compartment door open, prompting him to glance over at who had decided to pay him a visit. To his surprise, it was Daphne, and she did not look happy.

"Potter, you better have a good reason for ignoring my letters!" She spoke heatedly, before she went slightly red in the face. "It is not like I was worried or wanted to hear from you though! I just wanted to inform you of my superior progress over the summer!"

Harry just looked confused at her. "How could I have made any progress when I live with muggles who hate magic?"

She had the decency to look embarrassed, but that didn't stop Daphne from doubling down. "Then we win by default of course." She drew a hand to her face and laughed in a dramatic and extra fashion, a smirk on her face. "I could be convinced to assist you in catching up, however." She cast her gaze at Harry, who had resumed looking out the window, causing Daphne to twitch in annoyance. Her plan to spend time with him was failing miserably.

"No thank you, Daphne. I wouldn't want to waste your time. I'm not great with magic, and you're a pureblood, meaning you get to practice and have more access to stuff than I do. I'm glad you had a productive summer though." He spoke genuinely, but was dismissive of her offer. He genuinely didn't see a point in doing so.

"B-b-but how else will you improve, Potter?" She asked, trying to convince him that he needed her help.

"I'll just ask Hermione or something. She's smart and also a good teacher. If I need anything, I can just ask her."

Daphne was twitching significantly now. Who was this Hermione, and why was her future husband going to her for help!? Harry should want her help, not this...hussy's!

"Is my help not good enough for you, Potter?!" She tried not to yell at him, but her anger got the better of her.

"You always seem so annoyed by my presence so I just assumed it would be best not to bother you. I also sent a letter to Gringotts about the contract, so they could dissolve it. Your parents signatures are all that is needed now." Daphne's heart sank at that. Was she really so repulsive to him? Did she really make him think she hated him that much? That's not what she wanted at all!

"You did not have to dot that! You are not...terrible in terms of potential spouses for me." She tried to speak without getting angry at his lack of understanding over contact culture in their world.

"It's not a big deal. You should be free to marry someone who makes you happy, not because your grandparents said to." At this, Harry turned back to face her, his brilliant green eyes meeting her blue ones. In that moment, Daphne couldn't help but think how cool he looked, and how sweet he was. This just fueled her annoyance at him brushing her off constantly. Didn't he get mad at anything?!

"Fine! It's not like we wanted to marry you or anything!" She turned and stormed out of the compartment, slamming the door behind her. She had a letter to write, and she would not be stopped! She would not let Harry throw away her contact just like that!

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6 months later...

This year had been rough for Harry so far. Between being labeled 'The Heir of Slytherin', the pertrifications that plagued the school, and the enchanted bludger that just shattered his arm, he wasn't having a great year. So here he was, sitting in the hospital wing, playing word association games with Mr. Slithers to pass the time. He was about to start another round when he heard someone open the doors to the hospital wing. He for some reason felt apprehensive, and the slow soft footsteps filled him with dread. He saw a silhouette behind the curtain, before it was pulled aside angrily, revealing a very pissed off Daphne Greengrass.

"Potter! Do you have no bloody sense of self-preservation!" She almost sounded...concerned, before she caught herself "Not like I care or anything. If you want to get yourself killed, then who am I to tell you otherwise." She took a seat next to his bed, and then pretended to examine her nails in a cool fashion, though she flicked her gaze over to him periodically.

Harry was just as confused by the girl as always. Why the hell was she even here, unless she hated him enough to come watch him in pain.

"Do you really hate me enough that you'd come watch me in pain, Daphne? What did I do to you to make you hate me so much?"

"N-no! That's not it! I just-!"

Harry cut her off. "Then why do you keep coming around? You clearly don't like me at all, and while you don't seem like you do it at Malfoy's direction, I just don't get why you come around just to act like you're better than me. I tried to do what I thought would make you happy, which was annul the contract, but that just seemed to make you madder and more scathing in your insults." Harry spoke emphatically, clearly trying to understand why this confusing girl just would not leave him in peace.

"No, Harry, I-" She stopped herself, and took a breath. "I am sorry."

Whatever Harry had been expecting, it sure as hell wasn't that. "Huh?"

"Ohh sssssnap." Mr. Slithers helpfully interjected as well. Daphne let out a "meep" at the snake's presence, but would not be deterred.

"I do not mean to be so caustic and mean to you. I just want to be your friend." She told a half truth. She would be damned before she let this idiot know she liked him! Still, a bit of truth would solve some of their issues right?

"Then why? Why are you such a jerk sometimes?" Daphne's anger rose at his accusation, but she forced it back down. Getting mad would just make it worse, and potentially ruin any chance she might have with him in the future.

"I don't know. You just don't react to me like most people do, and I don't know how to handle it."

Harry didn't know what to make of her answer. He just shook his head, clearly not wanting to deal with the confused girl tonight of all nights.

"Look, I don't react to you because I don't want to offend someone of your station. You're clearly in the going places category, so I just try to avoid you so your won't get mad at me." Despite his efforts, she looked genuinely hurt by his statement. Upon hearing this, she rose to her feet, and made to leave.

"I am sorry that I trouble you, Harry. I'll just go." She started to leave, but she slipped on the curtain that was precariously on the floor. She landed on her ankle, and Harry was sure he heard a crack. Daphne let out a whimper, which made Harry pause before he laughed at the oddly comical scene of her slipping like a cartoon character.

He sighed, before calling for Madame Pomfrey. She wasn't going to be happy.

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A few months later...

Harry now sat on the Hogwarts Express on his way back to his relatives for the summer. He'd essentially saved the day. Who knew Parlselmouths were immune to basilisk stares? According to his snake, he was 'ssstupid' for not knowing. Sure,the basilisk had been blind by that point...but still! He had foiled Lord Moldyshorts again, so that counted for something. Mr. Slither was basking in the sun from the window, soaking it up along with the headpats Harry was giving him. Harry paused mid pat when his compartment door opened, revealing a very angry looking Daphne Greengrass. Deja vu aside, Harry looked comfused, she stalked over to him, slapped him across the face, and then hugged him. Harry was really not sure what to make of it.

"I heard you almost died, and I didn't have a chance to hit you sooner for being stupid." She mumbled into his shoulder.

"Better late than never?" He stated in a questioning manner, unsure of what the hell to make of her hugging him. "You can let go of me anytime now." She must not have realized she was hugging him, because she went beet red in the face, before jumping away from him.

"IreallygottagoawaynowtalktoyoulaterBYE!" She stammered out before rushing out of the compartment.

"What a sssstrange, sssstrange girl." Mr. Slithers commented lazily from his perch. As Harry resumed his headpats, he couldn't help but agree with his pet snake.

To be continued...

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Yet another fluffshot down. This stuff gives me good practice because I've never wrote a tsundere character before. I'm definitely going to play this up more in Crazy Life. Totally seeing Tea going crazy sometimes when someone looks at Ben funny.

I need to get back on my streaming schedule as well. My games call, and I really want to do a live writing stream. For those who are new to me, my twitch is Knight2518, feel free to stop by.

Until next time,

Raizen out.