As soon as Harry entered the castle he sagged against the wall. His muscles ached horribly. The spine was still embedded in his chest. He headed to the hospital wing for some bandages, and blood replenisher potions. With a grimace Harry trudged his way to the infirmary, once he found and applied his bandages and drank a vial, he made his way back to his dorm. Harry kept the spine he pulled from his shoulder. He was quite proud at having fought a dragon and won. So, he figured he would turn the spine into a necklace of sorts.

Having made his way back to his dorm he packed his trunk with his essentials for his plan and headed to the spare classroom he'd been using. Having found the room he was looking for Harry entered and waiting for night to fall. He was entirely unaware of the eyes that watched him enter the room. The eyes that had followed him since the end of the task. Eyes that were full of curiosity and were completely focused on watching Harry.

(TRIGGER WARNING: SEXUAL ASSAULT AND TALK OF INTENT TO RAPE!)

"Well look what we have here boys. Quite the find if I do say so myself."

Daphne spun around to find herself face to face with three seventh years and a sixth year all from Slytherin house. Daphne mentally cursed herself for letting her guard down. She should've known better. These four tried something at the end of her third year. While she drove them off with a few well-placed curses she knew it was far from over. Last time they had also underestimated her, she didn't think she'd be so lucky this time. A moment of tense silence passed before all wands were drawn and spells were being cast. Daphne managed to hit one with a special freezing curse she and her sister created. Allowing a small smirk to form she turned to her next target only to be hit by a disarming charm.

She watched with fear and dread as her wand flew down the hallway well out of reach. Immediately she was backed against the wall. Held at wand point by the remaining three she refused to show fear. Seeing she was defenseless the leader of the group stalked forward invading Daphne's personal space. Placing one leg between hers, he put a hand on her hip and the other behind her neck. Leaning close he took a deep breath inhaling the scent of her shampoo. He then spoke softly into her ear.

"Worry not, it'll be over before you know it. You might even enjoy it. Who knows, I might even keep you around after." he whispered to her.

Daphne couldn't help the small whimper that escaped her throat. She was absolutely petrified with fear. Dread coiled in her gut. Suddenly his hands started moving ripping the buttons on her shirt. She recoiled in disgust as she felt his hands glide across her smooth stomach slowly rising to her breasts. Another whimper escaped as he tore the front of her bra open and began roughly groping her breasts.

Daphne's mind was filled with fear, disgust, pain. She prayed someone would come save her. She started struggling when she felt his hands reach for her skirt. Luckily for her, her attackers were interrupted before they could get any further.

"Ahem, who might this wand belong to? You see I was leaving a room down the hall when this wand hit me in the head. I merely wish to return it to its owner."

"What? What are you doing down here potter!" the leader growled at being caught and interrupted

"Well like I said I wish to return this wand to its owner. And seeing as yours is sticking out of your pocket and your friends all seem to have theirs, I'm forced to assume this wand belongs to the lady. Speaking of said lady you wouldn't happen to know how her clothes got like that would you?"

The Slytherin boy let go of Daphne letting her slump to the floor and just glared at Harry. Very quickly Harry had come up with a plan. He tossed Daphne's wand high in the air towards the older boy. Immediately the boy focused on the wand. In the moment Harry rushed forward once again channeling his magic into his muscles. Once he closed the distance Harry dropped his shoulder into the older boy's gut as he tackled him to the ground. Following up with a magic infused knee to the Slytherin boy's groin. Rolling of the downed leader Harry fired off back to back bludgeoners dropping the rest of the group. Standing up and looking around he was slightly confused as Daphne's wand once again hit him in the head. Picking it up he shoved it in his pocket. Turning he saw Daphne frozen in shock at the events of the past twenty minutes. Rushing to her side Harry made to pick her up as he spoke to her.

"Sorry but we need to hurry, I don't know how long they'll stay down." With that said he picked her up bridal style and carried her out of the hallway. Daphne made zero acknowledgement that Harry was there or that she was no longer in danger. When they arrived in the entrance hall Harry was about to turn up the stairs to head to the infirmary when he heard voices behind them. They were already catching up and since they weren't carrying an extra person with them Harry had no doubt they would catch up before long. Quickly heading out the main doors onto the grounds Harry ducked into a dark alcove sitting with his back against the wall. Daphne was sat still in his lap still in shock. Harry then threw his invisibility cloak over them and waited.

Sure enough not even a minute later Harry heard two voices outside not far from their current position. Softly putting his hand over Daphne's mouth, he whispered to her.

"Shh, stay quiet."

Daphne came back to reality as she felt his hand cover her mouth. He whispered so quietly she wasn't even sure he had said anything at all. After a few minutes the voices left. Checking his watch, he silently cursed. He was about to be late.

"Hey, Daphne, was it? Do you need help getting to the infirmary or can you make it by yourself? As much as I hate to just leave you here, I'm running a bit late for something." Harry asked softly

Daphne remained silent for several moments. As the seconds passed Harry grew anxious as he really couldn't be late. Sliding Daphne off his lap he took the invisibility cloak off them and made to stand up. As he stood Daphne's arm shot out and latched onto his sleeve.

"Don't leave me."

Harry paused for a second, her voice sounded so empty and broken. It pulled at his heart slightly.

"I'm not. I'm just taking off my jacket for you. Your shirt and bra are in tatters and it's the end of November. Don't want you to catch a cold." he told her sincerely

Taking his jacket off he wrapped her up in it noting it was several sizes too big for her.

"Daphne, do you need to go to the infirmary?" He tried again. No response. With a sigh he stood back up. Crouching in front of her he patted his shoulder.

"Hop on'

"What?" she asked her confusion temporarily bringing her out of her shock.

"Hop on. I meant it when I said I can't be late. But that being said I refuse to force you to go back to your dorms alone. And since you don't want me to leave you, I figured I'd take you with me for now. If that's ok with you?"

"Mm, yea ok" she mumbled as she slowly crawled onto his back.

"Hold on tight."

Once she was comfortably positioned Harry made his way towards the whomping willow. Once there he carried Daphne through the tunnel into the shrieking shack.

"Hold on tighter. We're taking a portkey to the bank."

"Mmm" was his only reply, though he did feel her arms tighten around his neck as well as her legs around his waist. Figured she was secure enough he activated the portkey.

For once Harry did not go flying. This time he merely fell face first with Daphne slamming into his back driving the wind from his lungs.

"Mr. Potter if you could kindly stop littering on my office floor."

"Eh, Fuck you, and fuck Griphook too. I found that note he stuck to my back last time I was here." Harry shot back. The goblin merely laughed.

"Who is this?" Goldaxe asked

"This is Daphne, she's had a bit of a rough night."

"Potter? Where are we?" Daphne asked groggily.

"We're at the bank, give me a minute ok." With that he laid Daphne on the couch off to the side of the office.

"Tell me, Goldaxe, have you ever fought a dragon before?" Harry asked.

"No can't say that I have, why?" Goldaxe replied.

"I'll make you a deal, two of your muscle relaxer potions, a handful of pain relievers and two vials of dreamless sleep. If you can get me those, I'll give you the memory of me doing that exact thing. I'll even let you charge admission to even view it. Of course, I'll get 5%, but you can keep the rest. " Harry offered.

"Let's see this memory first and then we shall talk." Goldaxe countered

Harry pulled the memory and dropped it into the stone basin Goldaxe provided. Upon exiting the memory Goldaxe could only stare at Harry in shock and awe. If it had been literally any other dragon, Goldaxe would've laughed at how stupid Harry was to try and fight a dragon hand to hand. But the fact he did exactly that against an Elder Horntail. This young man in front of him was truly something else. Goldaxe also immediately realized how much money he could make by charging people to view this memory.

"Here's your potions Mr. Potter, I dare say you've more than earned them. And as agreed here is the final withdrawal you asked for."

"Thanks, well I better get going, oh actually before I forget how is the other plan going?" Harry asked

"Messrs. Weasley will be informed as soon as everything is in place. This should be by Christmas as the latest." Goldaxe answered

"Good I'm sure those two will do great. Thanks again Goldaxe, see you soon." with that Harry repositioned Daphne on his back and they left the bank.

Having left the bank Harry headed towards muggle London. If he hurried, he could still check in at the hotel at a reasonable hour. Having checked in just after 11pm Harry carried Daphne up to the room. After setting her in the bed he served up a dose of dreamless sleep. Rousing her awake he told her to take it to help her sleep tonight.

"Daphne wake up for a moment."

"Hmm"

"Daphne take this it'll help you sleep better."

"Hmm ok" she mumbled as she slightly sat up and drank the dose.

Within seconds she was out like a light. Harry was relieved. He only asked for the dreamless sleep for her. He knew how bad nightmares could be and especially after what she went through tonight, she deserved a peaceful sleep. He knew tonight's events hadn't fully registered either. Moving to grab the spare pillow so he could sleep on the floor Harry was slightly startled when Daphne grabbed his arm and awkwardly pulled him onto the bed next to her. Figuring she needed the comfort he stayed on the bed but over the covers. He didn't want her waking up with the wrong idea. Not long after Harry too fell asleep.