After writing this chapter, I can honestly say that this is one of the best ones that I've done yet. I'm not talking in terms of the story and the characters but in terms of personal growth. I was never really the guy who can turned those romantic scenes and thoughts into words but here we are. I also want to apologize for leaving the last chapter in a cliffhanger. I felt that it would be better in a new chapter.

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Harry stood there frozen, completely startled to see Daphne. "What... what are you doing down here?" He whispered, his heart pounding against his chest. He could see the blush on her cheeks and he instantly knew his answer.

She overheard the entire thing. He turned his head, tearing his focus away from her. "I-Harry..." He heard her whisper. "Did you mean what you said?"

He paused, his mouth going dry. His mind was screaming at him to stop being a scared little pup, to just answer her like a man. Hell, if Sirius was still alive, he would literally be pointing out that this moment right here, this was his moment. He should be able to turn around and admit to Daphne that he likes her, that his feelings for her went past the realm of being just friends.

"Harry...?"

He uttered a low growl, irritated with himself for being so spineless. What was the matter with him? It was literally just a few minutes ago that he just came clean to her sister. Surely this was just a matter of repeating himself.

But deep down, he knew it wasn't the same and the idea of telling Daphne scared the hell out of him.

"I meant what I said Daphne." Harry finally mumbled, throwing caution into the wind. "I have these... feelings for you and I..." He struggled for a few seconds before continuing. "What I'm trying to say is that I like you Daphne... and I was wondering if you would... possibly... be open to a date sometime..."

Just as the words left his mouth, he scolded himself for being so lame. Where was that confidence from earlier? He turned towards Daphne to see if he can gauge her reaction but all he could tell was that he left her stunned.

He sighed and ran his hand through his hair, trying to calm his nerves. He thought it would get easier once he confessed but it was just as bad. He lost count the number of times he wiped the palms of his hand on his shirt. "This isn't... how I wanted to tell you..." He said, trying to salvage what was left of his dignity. It took everything he had not to facepalm himself.

"But I think its perfect Harry." Daphne shyly answered, smiling at him. It would be much later in their relationship when she would tell him that on this day, she almost died of a heart attack when he took his time with his confession. "And... I would love to go on that date with you Harry."

His face lit up and he couldn't help but chuckle, a wave of relief washing over him. "I promise that I'll show you the world if you'll allow me."

"No. Don't do that Harry." Daphne protested. "In case you haven't noticed you big lug, I've never once cared about any of that... I only cared about spending time with you."

"Especially at that Quidditch game."

She blushed, knowing that she was caught red-handed. "So you picked up on that huh?"

"It wasn't hard to notice that you paid way more attention to me than the game." Harry teased, using the opportunity to close the distance between them. "Did you enjoy yourself?"

"I enjoyed the snitch more." Daphne giggled, remembering the gift that was currently sitting in her room. She unconsciously took a step back, allowing herself to be press against the wall. "Are you angry that I paid more attention to you than the game?" She asked, "Because if you are... I'm pretty sure I can find ways to make it up to you."

"Are you sure about that Miss Greengrass?"

Her hands slowly wrapped themselves around Harry's neck, smiling as she stared into his green eyes. It was hard to believe that just a few months ago, these were the very eyes that would have walked out of her life... except that now... she was going to do everything in her powers to ensure that they never leave her life... She leaned in and gently whispered into his ear, "I am very sure Mister Potter."

Daphne let out a small gasp as she felt his arms suddenly wrapped around her. She tightened her hold around his neck and everything in her body was telling her to stop thinking. To stop staring at his lips and just go for it. The way that he was just staring at her... it was getting to be very difficult to concentrate.

"You never did tell me why you were down here in the first place..."

"I was looking for someone..."

"Did you find whoever it was?" Harry asked, leaning in a little bit closer until their noses were practically touching. He could actually smell the scent of peaches on her and it fueled his desire to have her even more.

Daphne merely nodded, lightly shaking her head to rub her nose against his, fully enjoying this sensual feeling. "I think I did..." She whispered before she felt his warm lips on hers. It was like an explosion of pleasure, sending shivers through her nerves, shivers that made her body tremble. He kissed her softly, gently but it wasn't what she wanted. Her hands grabbed a fistful of Harry's hair and pulled him closer to her, deepening the kiss.

He pushed her further against the wall, until there was no were else to go and she was glad for that. Every touch, every kiss, it left her wanting more. Never before has she felt the need to just keep on kissing someone before. It was almost like his lips were made for her. She could feel his tongue begging for entrance and she gladly obliged, now completely focused on wrestling with his tongue.

Seconds soon turned into minutes where they were now rolled over on the floor, tangled together, still kissing.

"YESSSSSS!" A loud voice shouted. "GET IT DAPHNE!" The noise echoed through the atrium and the newly formed couple quickly broke apart, remembering that they needed to breathe as well.

Daphne recognized the voice and groaned. "Why Astoria?!" She asked, flustered. "Why are you still here?!" She turned around and buried her face in the crook of Harry's neck. She could feel his chest shaking, probably amused by all of this. She mumbled something incoherent but he only held her tighter.

"I didn't have any money." Astoria pouted, holding out her hand. "I forgot to ask you before I left but damn Daphne. I didn't think you had it in you! By the front door as well." She let out a small whistle, clearly impressed.

"Here." Daphne said, wiggling her hand into her pockets to pull out some muggle currency but Harry was one step ahead of her, throwing a plastic card at her sister. She looked up, confused by his actions. "What was that?"

"Gringott's new payment system. It works at any merchant. All you need to do is think of the total amount that you need and tap the card." Harry explained. "The money will then appear in your pockets."

Astoria caught it with ease, eagerly exclaiming the card. "Does that mean I can get whatever I want?" Her eyes gleamed with anticipation.

"Within reason."

She nodded and then smirked at the new couple. "Remember you two, it is perfectly okay to snog in public areas but shagging is a different story. It should be conducted in a well-lit private area but I'm sure Harry already knew that, given that he is a respected officer of the law."

"Astoria!" Daphne exclaimed, "Get out of here already!"

Her sister merely stuck her tongue out in response as she walked out the door. She started whistling once again as she made her way over to that new Italian place that served steak and lobster. It was the least that Harry can do for her part in setting them up. Maybe if she played her cards right, they would name their daughter after her. Astoria Potter...

It had a good ring to it.

Harry sighed and then apparated the both of them upstairs into Daphne's apartment. It only took a second but when they landed on her couch, he could sense that there was this awkward tension between them now. He scratched the back of his head, unsure of how to proceed. He looked at Daphne who was fidgeting with her hands and he just smiled. "So that was new." He said, breaking the ice between them.

"It was but that was the last thing that I expected to happen." Daphne said and then her eyes widened. "Not that I didn't enjoy it. I mean I did enjoy it immensely and it was awesome but I wanted to tell you that I'm not usually like that. I don't go around kissing men that I have an attraction to, except for you." Her face became mortified as she dropped her head, allowing her hair to cover her face. "Please stop me anytime Harry." She pleaded.

"I think it's rather cute." Harry said. He leaned in and ran his hand through her hair, secretly enjoying the silky feeling on his fingertips. He pulled it back and smiled. "Did you regret that kiss?"

"What? No! Of course not!" Daphne defended. "I liked that kiss... and I like kissing you."

"That's good because I like kissing you as well."

Daphne couldn't help but smile at his sincerity. "So where does that leave us now?" She coyly asked, already having several ideas in her head. The first and foremost was to see if he was interested in resuming their previous activities.

Harry saw where she was going and chuckled. "We have some time until your sister gets back..." He said, leaving that thought up in the air. "Maybe we can... discuss our relationship some more if that's what you want."

"I think I do." She softly said, pushing him down into the couch. "I hate to start our new relationship with some unfinished business."

"Unfinished business?" He questioned, "What do you..." He stopped mid-thought when Daphne silenced him with her finger, a flirtatious smile on her face. She could feel the light tremors coming from Harry as she slowly began to trace his lips.

"Do you know what I mean now?"

Harry merely nodded his head, grinning into her finger. His arms snaked around her waist and with one quick move, pulled her down so that they were now face to face. "I think I know..."

"You better." Daphne said, speaking softly against his lips.

I think it was too fluffy but let me know your thoughts. Reviews are appreciated.