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A/N: Here is the ssseeevvveeennntthh? chapter of A Family of My Own. Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter….well, in my dreams I do, but sadly, this is reality :( Before I forget I'd like to thank Nymphadora1717 for her amazing reviews!! She has to be one of my most dedicated readers, if not the most! Glad you like it!!

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"Talking"

'Parseltongue'

Thinking

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Harry's POV

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I felt the familiar pull behind my navel as the Portkey was activated. My eyes were shut tightly as I felt the familiar spinning sensation but flew open once it had stopped. Hermione had landed gracefully on her feet right next to where I fallen on my back.

"Are you okay Griffith?" She asked as she helped me up.

"You're gonna have to call me Harry until after graduation." I told her as I cleaned the dirt off my robes and looked around. "Do you suppose we're just supposed to wait here?"

Before she could answer we heard a twig snap nearby and heavy footfalls heading our way. "Quick, get down and act unconscious." She whispered and we both dropped to the ground.

A few moments later Hagrid came through the underbrush and found us lying on the ground. I could hear him drop something heavy to the ground. Soon I was being lifted by strong arms and I was sure that Hermione had been too.

The walk up to the castle was long and I felt uncomfortable in Hagrid's arms. Eventually I heard Professor Dumbledore asking Hagrid what happened. The half giant wept and told him how he came across us in the Forbidden Forest while he had been gathering some rare potions ingredients for Professor Snape. Dumbledore told him to bring us up to the Hospital Wing and once there Madam Pomfrey was fussing over us nonstop.

Two days later I was walking back to Gryffindor Tower alone after the final Quidditch game. I had caught the snitch three minutes into the game and since it was my last year here the team decided to let me keep it instead of adding it to the collection in our locker room.

As I walked I held the snitch close to my side and felt its tiny wings beat a steady rhythm. I let it go and it fluttered around my head before settling itself in my chest pocket. I let out a small laugh as I felt it cuddle into me. Who knew that the object could be so affectionate?

I neared the Gryffindor Tower and suddenly the golden snitch came zooming out of my pocket and down the hall a ways before stopping. I sighed and went to go catch it but as I came close it started flying down the hall again.

Cursing I ran after it down numerous hallways. Eventually it stopped right in front of an empty classroom. I looked inside and saw Draco sitting at one of the desks writing furiously. I grabbed my snitch and stuffed it into my pocket. There's no way I'm going in there. I thought and walked away.

Back up in my dormitory I took out a piece of parchment and started writing. 'Draco-' I looked up at my snitch and noticed that it was hovering near the door. "I'm not going to find him no matter how much you try." I told the round object. "Now help me figure out what to write."

The golden snitch fluttered towards me and dipped its wing into the ink. It hovered over the parchment and started forming letters that turned into words which, in turn, became sentences. When it had finished I picked up the parchment and started reading. "Draco-I loved your last letter. I believe that it's time we met in person. I will meet you in front of the One-eyed Witch statue tomorrow at noon. Can't wait, GR."

I glared at the ball hovering slightly above my desk. "Nice try." I burned the letter and leaned back in my chair. "You know, I ought to give you a name." My snitch flittered in front of my face. "How about Topaz?" I asked, thinking of the golden gem that Hermione had on her favorite necklace.

The snitch snuggled into my cheek and I laughed. "Topaz it is then." I took out a new piece of parchment and started writing. 'Draco- I know that you've been trying to figure out who I am so I decided to help you along. I'll just give you a hint, I'm in your year and the Sorting Hat wanted to put me in Slytherin, but didn't.'

I reread the letter then tucked it in my pocket and headed to the owlery with Topaz hovering above my shoulder. When I got there Hedwig flew down and landed on my other shoulder, warily eyeing Topaz. "Sorry girl, I can't use you today. Too many people know you're my owl."

The bird hooted and nipped my ear angrily. I sighed and called one of the school owls down. I tied the letter to his leg and fed him and owl treat. "Take this to Draco Malfoy as soon as possible." I said and walked to the window. I watched as the large black owl flew out of sight then went to meet up with Hermione in the library.

As the week wore on Draco and I exchanged notes until one morning the owl landed in front of him at breakfast. I watched happily as his face lightened and he read the note. My happiness turned to horror when he quickly scribbled something on the back and tied it to the owl's leg. I saw him whisper to the owl before it took off and started flying straight for me.

Draco was watching and I saw his facial expression become one of shock as the small tan owl landed in front of me and held out its leg. I undid the note and stuffed it in my bag without reading it. Without a word to anyone I stood up and rushed out of the hall, my cheeks flaming.

Down hallways and turning corners I finally came to the Room of Requirement. I sped past three times before the door appeared. I threw it open and heard it slam shut behind me but didn't care. I grabbed a handful of Floo powder from a jar on a coffee table and threw it into the roaring fireplace.

"Riddle Manor!" I called as I stepped into the dancing green flames. I shut my eyes and held my breath as the familiar spinning sensation started.

On the other side I was thrown out of the fireplace and landed with my face to the floor. I stood up and rushed to my father's study.

"Father!" I yelled as I knocked on the door.

After a few moments the door was thrown open and Father stood there with worry clear in his eyes. "What's wrong Griffith?"

I didn't speak but I fell into his body, my head landing on his chest. "He found out."

"Dumbledore?" He asked, panicking.

"No, Draco. He found out that it was me writing letters to him." I mumbled. "He hates me already, now he's going to think I'm pathetic. What was I thinking?" I could feel pressure building behind my eyes and was glad that I was wrapped up in my father's arms so no one would see me cry.

"I'm sure he doesn't think that Griffith." He said, pulling away. "He's probably running around looking for you right this moment."

I wiped my eyes dry and nodded. "Sorry for disturbing you. I should get back to school, I've got classes soon."

"Don't ever worry about disturbing me. You always come first in my life." He ruffled my hair and my hands immediately when up to flatten it, even though I knew it would do no good.

"Awesome, I'll be sure to tell Pansy that after graduation." I teased. Snape had done the DNA test on Pansy and it turns out that she is my twin. I was actually excited to get to know her. After all, I was a new person now, why not get to know new people?

"You know what I mean you little brat. My children come first." I laughed and threw some Floo Powder into his fire. "Room of Requirement, Hogwarts." I said and went whizzing off.

I got back to Hogwarts and noticed that I only had seven minutes to get down to potions and it was roughly a ten minute walk. I burst out of the room running and took all the shortcuts that I knew, making it into the classroom barely a minute in front of Snape.

To my dismay Hermione had partnered with Ron today, though it looked as if she hadn't wanted to, and the only vacant seat was next to Draco. I quickly took my seat as Snape glared at me and turned to the blackboard. He tapped it with his wand and directions appeared. "Get to work." Was all he said before sitting down at his desk and taking out his grading quill.

"I'll get the ingredients." I told Draco before he could say anything and jumped out of my seat. After taking all the ingredients from the storage cabinet I went back to my seat and laid them all out on the table. "What do we do first?" I asked.

"Heat the water to 250 degrees Celsius."(A/n: I'm not from Europe so I have no idea how well that works. I used an online converter, but I'm still not sure.) He said and I lit a fire under our cauldron. For the rest of class we kept exchange to a minimum and ended up being the second one done with our potion, shortly following Ron and Hermione.

"Thank you." Snape said as we brought our vial up to his desk. "The two of you may leave now." I hightailed it back to the table to grab my bag then raced out of the classroom at top speed, Draco right at my heels.

"Harry, wait up, I need to talk with you." The blond called as I ran down the hallway. Unfortunately he was faster than I thought he was and caught up with me easily.

"Look, Malfoy," his surname sounded weird now after calling him Draco in my mind for the past year or so. "I don't need any of your bullshit right now so if you could just leave me alone, that'd be great."

"But what if I don't want to leave you alone?" he asked and I shot him a confused look. "What if I don't mind that it's been you writing those letters to me? Who says I didn't know that before this morning?"

"Your face when you found out." I said quietly, my eyes falling to the stone floor.

"Okay, so I didn't know, but deep down I hoped." He smiled and his perfect white teeth gleamed in the dim light of the dungeon hallways.

"You're not pulling my leg, are you? Because I've had enough of people who just want me around to string me along."

"I'm serious." He said.

"Alright, but if we're going into this whole relationship thing then we're going to have to take it slow, okay?" I brought my gaze up from the floor to his face.

He laughed. "That's fine with me. Come on, I'll walk with you to History of Magic." He held out his arm and I linked mine through it.

As we walked I felt as if nothing could ever top this moment. We reached the classroom doors and I tried to unlink my arm from his but he held tightly. "Embarrassed to be with me?" He asked, smirking.

"No, I didn't think you'd want anyone to know."

"Who cares, school is over soon and I probably won't see most of them ever again." I nodded at his logic and we entered the room arm in arm.

I caught Hermione's eye and she smiled at us as we found a seat together. Ron, however, looked as if his head was about to explode. As soon as we had taken a seat he stomped over and stopped right in front of my desk. "What are you doing with the ferret?" He yelled. "Has he brainwashed you or something?"

"No, Ron. I'm perfectly fine. Draco and I are," I hesitated and looked at the blond for help.

"We've decided to ensue a relationship." He stated clearly and I could feel my cheeks color. "And if you have any problem with that then you're not a true friend to Harry."

The red head struggled with his words for a moment before stalking back to his seat. "Actually," I started but before I could finish Blaise Zabini walked into the classroom and noticed us. I was ready to pound my head into the desk.

"We could always skip class you know." Draco whispered as his fellow Slytherin walked towards us.

"Nah, my father would never-" I slapped a hand over my mouth, furious with myself that I had let something slip.

Draco looked at me and right as Blaise was approaching he whispered. "You have some explaining to do at lunch."

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A/n: And there it is, the seventh chapter. Kinda a cliffie but whatever, next chapter should be up soon.

I'd like to know whether or not to have Topaz be a he or a she, cuz I don't wanna keep calling it an it…

I also want to know what Hermione's familiar should be. Harry's is going to be a snake and I know what Draco's is gonna be but what about Hermione…Oh and Pansy….

Please review!!