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Chapter 89 - House Rivalries and Family Bonds

"Doing great snake sister" Harry smiled before directing her attention to Victor "now my friend here needs a date and he was looking for one who doesn't want to go with him because he's famous or a tournament champion"

"And you recommended me?" Daphne spoke in mock surprise

"Of course" Harry chuckled "only the best for my friend and sis"

"Well then I'd be honored to go if you want to" Daphne spoke to Victor

"Thank you" He replied "I vould like that"

"Excellent, I'll see you all later" Daphne walked off.

"Snake sister and lion brother?" Krum raised an eyebrow

"Yeah well I told you how I activated many family contracts and gained some brothers and sisters" Harry began explaining "she's one of them, however I'm in Gryffindor the house of the lions while she is in Slytherin, the house of snakes. There's been a stupid house rivalry for as long as people can remember, we discussed it and both agreed it was stupid. We just ended up addressing each other like that for a joke"

"This house rivalry" Fleur spoke "it's a little…"

"Stupid" Ginny finished "me and Harry agree, of course competition is good and I understand the idea behind it but it's sad that it's escalated to such a point that people actually hate other people because of what color their scarf is."

"Harry" Cedric approached

"Hi Cedric" Harry replied

"Hi Cedric" Ginny added

"Hi Ginny" Cedric smiled before plastering a serious expression "Harry, I feel like I should let you know, Cho's asked me to the ball but I wanted your opinion before I accepted. Please, be honest"

"Oh" Harry felt quite saddened that he had to disappoint Cedric "alright Cedric you want honesty? I'd like to break this to you nicely but I figure the truths the best. Cho tried to come between me and Ginny and get me with a love potion, there's also all those rumors about her. Normally I don't care for rumors but she's one of the cases where it's true. I won't hate you or anything if you decide to go with her but honestly I don't recommend it, and if you refuse then check your food and drink for love potions"

"Thanks" Cedric patted him on the back "I appreciate your honesty…now can I assume you're going with Ginny?" Cedric chuckled once Harry winked and Ginny slapped his arms. "I'll leave you two alone, good luck in the tournament by the way."

"Thanks man" Harry replied as Cedric left.

Ginny and Harry then left the group, they decided to walk around for a bit and if they found an empty broom closet, then so be it. They greeted a few ghosts and walked down a corridor when they heard familiar voices, the pair walked slowly when they peeked over the corner. They found Daphne in-between Draco Malfoy and a wall, he had his hands on the wall and was looking at her with a determined expression. She had begun using her 'ice queen' persona and voided her face of emotion, but Harry could see she was uncomfortable. So he and Ginny quietly walked over, without Malfoy realizing.

"What do you want?" She asked

"I'd like for you to accompany me to the ball" Malfoy said in a voice that was more of a demand than a question

"Unfortunately I'm already going with someone"

"What?!" Malfoy couldn't comprehend the fact that he was denied "I'm the heir to the Malfoy family, I don't get rejected. You know how important it is to get yourself a nice pure blooded husband, you know you can't do better than me" A smirk made its way onto Daphne's face when she saw Harry behind Malfoy, a nod from him and she began talking.

"Consider this a learning experience Malfoy, besides I don't need to get married"

"What do you mean?" Malfoy demanded

"What I mean is thanks to the heir of the most ancient and noble house of Black I don't need you"

"I'm the heir to the house of Black" Malfoy growled

"Wow you're stupid" Daphne looked undeniably amused "Sirius Black is the current Lord Black and I'd wager he'd place his godson next in line, who also happens to be the heir to the most ancient and noble house of Potter"

"It's true" Harry spoke, Malfoy shrieked as he turned around and backed against the wall. Daphne walked over to Harry smugly and gave him a hug before turning to Malfoy.

"You see Malfoy, Harry, my Gryffindor brother is the heir to two ancient and noble houses and has placed me and my sister under his protection. You can see why I don't need to get married now can't you?"

"Let's make it clear Malfoy" Harry spoke in a cold and deadly voice "harm the people I care about and I harm you. You had better hope I take a legal approach when I do it" Harry stood waiting for Malfoy to answer, his answer was to run away as fast as he could.

"I'm watching you Malfoy" Harry shouted

"Don't do it for too long, you'll go blind" Ginny smiled. The trio talked for a while before they returned to the Gryffindor and Slytherin dorms. Naturally Harry and Ginny stopped at a broom cupboard on the way but they made it back in time.

"Where were you two?" Hermione asked once they entered

"We were talking with Daphne" Ginny answered "what's it to you?"

"You barley made curfew"

"Well we found a very suspicious looking broom closet" Harry smirked "we figured we'd investigate"

"Sadly our investigation didn't find anything out of place but it was fun" Ginny replied

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