I don't own Harry Potter. I don't want to own Harry Potter either. Now Severus Snape (Alan Rickman) I wouldn't mind owning him, but sadly I don't own him either. I do however own Katie Snape and other soon to be known Characters. I also own the plot of the story. I started this story with my Goddaughter and cousin. I posted this fic on my web groups. If you would like to check out the groups go to my profile. This is a Harry finds family in an unexpected place type story. Harry gets along with at least 2 members of the Dursley family, and finds that he has other family crawling out of the woodwork. Harry finds love with another Character that isn't originally. I would like to thank everyone who has reviewed so far. I would also like to suggest if you like Flaming then light a match. No one is perfect so please be nice constructive criticism is one thing but to be rude is not.

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Serena (Rena)

Katie's Choice

Chapter 11

Harry thought about this until supper time. He decided to go look for Dracy Crabbe, who maybe related to Crabbe but is totally different from him. Very Un-Slytherin like. Dracy is going to distract Draco while Tara, Rosy, Elizabeth, and Catherine said they would distract Snape. He really needs to find Dudley though and tell him about Aunt Petunia. Harry went into the great hall and there was Dudley sitting between Ron and Hermione. As Harry walks up to join them he looks to Dudley and says "Hi guys. Dudley how was the rest of your day?"

"It was great." Dudley replies as Hermione grumbles.

"Yeah it was. Hey Harry, did you know that Dudley knows more about magical history than Hermione does? Professor Binns really enjoyed having Dudley in class." Ron said.

Ginny, Lavender, and Katie joined them.

"Hi, Dudley." Lavender started, "Are you ready for later."

"Yeah, Library after supper." Dudley said then turned to Harry and asked, "How is Mum?"

"Aunt Petunia has left Hogwarts. It was her choice to leave though. She is with Ron and Ginny's Mum redecorating our new house. I'll tell you more about it later. She'll be back at Halloween to watch the quidditch match and stay overnight." Harry replied. Then turned to Hermione and Ron and said, "There is going to be a ball after the Halloween feast this year. Girls have to ask boys to the ball. This ball is going to be open to everyone unlike the Yule Ball because of the events that have been happening lately. Dumbledore will be making the announcement shortly."

Just as Harry finished Dumbledore stood up and said. "I have a few announcements that have been over looked. First, I have given Mr. Potter permission to keep the DA club going. It is his club so if you wish to join him see him by Thursday. He has the right not to accept you if he chooses not to. Secondly, we are going to keep this year light and fun due to recent events. We are having a series of balls starting with Halloween. It will be a masked ball and girls have to invite boys to go with them. The other balls will be held on Holidays such as: Christmas, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter and End of Year. One rule Girls you can't ask until after October 1st. Third, the visits to Hogsmead have not been canceled yet, but you will have to sign up in groups to be escorted by one of the professors. That is all for now. Please, tuck in." He finished. During supper, Harry was thinking out loud "we'll probably need a bigger place to hold practice." When he finished Hermione looked like someone hit her with a stupid stick. Then said "You're probably right Harry."

When they were finished Lavender turned to Harry and Dudley and asked, "Are you ready to go to the Library." They both nodded and all of them got up to leave. Harry turned to Katie and said "meet me on the 4th floor in 10 minutes." She nodded. Right after they left, Katie got up and left, too.

Ten minutes after Harry left with Dudley and Lavender, Katie got up to leave.

Dracy who noticed Katie leaving before Draco did struck up a conversation

with him. "So Draco what did you think of the announcements?" Dracy started. "I know my brother is one of your lackeys, and I am only a first year, but would you consider going to the ball with me."

Draco looked a little shocked and said, "I'll let you know in a week or so." She nodded. Then he said "your friends with Saint Potter and his goons aren't you." She nodded again. He knew this because she hung around Katie most of the time.

"Will you be joining the DA club?" Draco asked.

"I'm going to try. Have you thought of joining the DA? Draco, Why do you hate Harry so much?" Dracy asked.

Draco looked shocked again. He couldn't believe that some one could string 2 or more words together to make an intelligent conversation. "I have thought about joining, but Potter would just reject me. I hate Potter because he is spoilt, willful, and self-centered."

Dracy just laughed. "Harry isn't spoiled if he was then why his clothes are faded, worn, and 3-times too big for him. Plus if you look when he takes off his shirt you can count his ribs from the lack of food over the summer break. I think he is more stubborn than willful, especially when his friends are in trouble. Draco, have you stopped to listen to what Harry says? He would gladly give up everything he owns to be with his parents and godfather again. If you ask me then I would tell you that Harry is a sad, lost, and lonely little boy who is forgetting how to laugh and be happy."

"What are you talking about? Potter is always laughing." Draco replied.

Dracy rolled her eyes and said, "I was right you don't pay attention at all. When he laughs his voice is monotone, and his eyes are dull instead of light and sparkly." She finished with a sigh.

"Alright, alright I'll try to be nicer to Potter." Draco said with a sigh and Dracy nodded.

At the head table sat Severus Snape sighing as he watched his niece leave the Great Hall. He didn't know what to do, so he kept eating because he didn't want a repeat performance like earlier.