Bab 52: A New Friend
"There's Harry" Astoria pointed when they arrived at the platform. Everyone looked and saw Harry speaking with Neville Longbottom about something. What surprised Daphne was the young girl hanging off of his arm, she was skinny with black hair and blue eyes. She also looked absolutely frightened.
"Well, let's go and meet him" Cyrus said and the family walked over to Harry who had just finished talking with Neville. Harry turned and saw the family once Neville walked away
"Hi Daph" Harry smiled, he would've hugged Daphne if not for the person hanging on his arm "How've you been?"
"I was doing great until I found out that you entered into a tournament with basically no rules" Daphne said
"Oh yeah" Harry's smile got bigger "I won"
"You won?" Cyrus asked in a surprised voice
"Yes sir" Harry nodded "it's a pleasure to meet you, you must be Lord Greengrass, correct?"
"I am" Cyrus extended his hand, Harry shook it "and you must be young Mr Potter or heir Potter if you prefer"
"Please, call me Harry" Harry let go and then took Roxanne's hand "It's a pleasure to meet you Lady Greengrass" He placed a gentle kiss on her knuckles
"Likewise" Roxanne smiled at the younger boy, Harry let go of Roxanne's hand and turned to Astoria
"And you must be…" Harry was cut off by Astoria grabbing him and pulling him into a hug "Astoria?" The girl behind him tensed a little
"It's nice to meet you" Astoria let go and smiled at him "I hope we can become friends"
"Why not?" Harry shrugged and returned the smile
"Great, oh, we can share stories about Daphne"
"Oh Merlin" Daphne groaned at the idea of leaving Harry alone with Astoria
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Harry sat in the compartment with Daphne and Astoria, Tracy had gone off to talk to somebody, none of them knew who but couldn't be bothered to question her. The other girl was still there, she hanged onto Harry's arm like she was afraid he'd leave if she let go.
"So, you planning to be in Slytherin?" Harry asked
"What happens if I say no?" Astoria asked
"Then I congratulate you for not having to deal with the idiots in the house" Harry replied "although, the other houses have their own share of idiots."
"I think I'll probably be in either Slytherin or Ravenclaw" Astoria said "isn't your brother in Gryffindor?"
"Yes, he is" Harry replied
"Daphne said he was a real jerk" Astoria responded
"Well that's nicer than some of the things we said about him last year"
"I wonder who is more annoying? Draco or your brother?" Daphne said
"That's a tough one" Harry leaned his head back and started thinking about the answer "I would have to say Draco on the basis that we have to deal with him more and that I have to somewhat tolerate my brother on the basis that he's my brother"
"Oh yeah, sorry I haven't asked yet, but who are you?" Astoria asked the girl who had decided to bury herself into Harry's shoulder
"It's alright" Harry reassured the girl in a soft voice "that's Daphne and Astoria , I told you about them, remember? They're fine"
"I…I'm Rose" She said in a shaky voice
"Her full name is Rose Flight" Harry explained
"It's a pleasure to meet you" Astoria extended her hand, but Rose leaned back slightly.
"She doesn't like physical contact" Harry said softly
"She's Lord Flight's daughter?" Daphne asked
"Adopted daughter" Harry corrected "he looked after her but he died so I'm looking after her now. Took her with me on my trip to France and Japan, she really enjoyed it. Didn't you Rose?"
"Y…yeah" Rose whispered
"Rose" Harry whispered "Why don't you try and shake Astoria's hand?"
"No" Rose shook her head
"Please, for me?"
Rose looked uncomfortable, she glanced at Astoria and slowly extended her hand. Astoria, for her part didn't say anything and slowly grabbed Rose's hand and gave it a brief shake before letting go.
"Good girl" Harry kissed Rose's forehead
"Thank you" She whispered and nuzzled against his arm. Daphne wanted to ask some questions but decided it'd be better if she and Harry were in private when she asked.
"Hello Potter" Malfoy drawled as he opened the compartment door
"Listen you clot pole" Harry sighed
"Clot pole?" Malfoy repeated "did you just call me a clot pole?"
"Yes I did you prat" Harry replied "now, I am not in the mood for you, if you require company then go and find my brother. He's about your speed"
"Your brother is not here, probably thought he was too good to ride on the train with normal people"
"Aw, is wickle Malfoy lonely?" Harry cooed in a baby voice "besides, you're not exactly normal"
"Listen up Potter"
"No, I'm not in the mood for you" Harry flicked his wand and the compartment door closed in Malfoy's face "utter prat"
"So that's Malfoy?" Astoria frowned
"That's an idiot" Daphne replied "but yes, it also happens to be Malfoy"
"I don't like him" Rose whispered
"That's why your smart" Harry smiled at her.
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