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Daphne's finger traced the frost that had formed outside her window. Bundled up in a thick red blanket Daphne sat by her flat's windowsill. A book laid precariously on her lap as she stared outside the window. Snow was drifting down, coating everything in a soft white fluff. A smile graced her face as Daphne watched a little dog leap into piles of snow as the owner watched a little ways away. Soon the dog and owner were gone, and Daphne was once more watching the snow float down from the sky.
A loud knock at the door brought Daphne out of her trance. With a sigh, Daphne got out of her windowsill seat and walked towards the door still wrapped in her blanket. Peeping through the peephole, Daphne let a smile show as she opened the door.
"Daphne!" Two cries of happiness called out as they rushed in to hug her. Daphne just stood there unable to do anything wrapped up in her blanket and hugs.
"Gees Daphne, feeling cold much?" Daphne's best friend Tracey said as she stepped away.
"No, I just like the warm comfort this blanket gives me," Daphne said unwrapping herself and setting the blanket down on a chair. "Now let me give you a proper hug." Daphne reached over and hugged Tracey.
"What? Does your little sister not get a hug?"
Daphne rolled her eyes as she looked over to her pouting little sister.
"Get over here Stori and quit whining," Daphne said hugging Astoria close to her, "It's been a while Stori, did you have a good time?"
"Yeah, it was fun, got to see cool sites, see some amazing magic. Also got to meet some smoking hot studs," Astoria said with a grin.
Daphne just rolled her eyes again and patted Astoria on the head.
"Behave sister, I have no need of hearing your exploits."
"Nah, that's because our little Ice Queen has got the best stud. Isn't that right Daph?" Tracey said as she grinned.
"I swear you're both more trouble than you're worth," Daphne said but her lips quirked up into a smile causing Tracey and Astoria to giggle.
Daphne led the two into the kitchen and soon the trio was standing around sharing a warm cup of tea. Astoria regaled Tracey and Daphne with tails of her travel. As well as her exploits which had Tracey laughing and Daphne mumbling about not wanting to hear this. Tracey told the sisters the pain of learning healing and the struggles of incorporating muggle science into their work. Though Tracey had to admit that muggle medicine was incredibly advanced and helped with understanding the basics of a lot of different illnesses. Daphne talked about the struggles of university life and how she was doing with her business major.
"Returning to the topic of studs, where is yours Daphne?" Tracey asked taking a sip of her tea.
"He said he was going to the bank, and then go shopping for some last-minute gifts," Daphne said.
"You gotta tell us everything about him Daphne, you said he cooked, is he good? Does he always leave the toilet lid up? Does he remember to flush? Is good in bed? Is he aggressive? Is he big?" Tracey said.
Daphne had a light blush on her cheeks as she stared into her cup. Astoria had leaned in and was waiting for an answer along with Tracey.
Just as Daphne was opening her mouth, the front door of the flat opened and a male voice called out.
"I'm back." Followed by the sound of the front door locking.
"In the kitchen Harry, Astoria and Tracey are here," Daphne called out.
Stepping into the kitchen, Harry Potter gave Tracey and Astoria a wave before he walked over to Daphne and gave her a quick peek on the lips.
"It's good to see you again Stori, Tracey. How was travels Stori? See anything cool?" Harry asked as he wrapped his arms around Daphne's waist. Daphne just smiled as she leaned into his embrace.
"Oh, I saw a lot of cool things. Did you know they were showing off the Hungarian Horntail you faced at one of the dragon reserves?" Astoria said.
"Really? Why am I not surprised?" Harry said burying his head into Daphne's hair.
Astoira and Tracey laughed as Daphne blushed from Harry's action. They laughed harder when Daphne swatted the back of his head and told him that hiding in her hair is not allowed. Harry relented as he let go and walked out of the kitchen.
"Hey now, I didn't tell you to leave." Daphne huffed as Harry looked over his shoulder.
"Let me put the stuff I bought away and then I'll be right back," Harry said before departing.
"Missing your personal space heater?" Tracey teased causing Daphne to pout. Astoria let out a laugh that caused Daphne to pout even more.
Harry returned soon after and ushered the girls to the dining table while Harry started to make dinner. Soon enough a delicious aroma floated around the flat.
"If the food taste half as good as it smells then I will be officially jealous," Tracey said with a bit of drool.
Daphne just rolled her eyes with a smile, "I thought you already were when he surprised me with a surprise beach getaway on my birthday."
"You're right, I am doubly jealous."
"You share right big sis?" Astoria said with a wide eye look.
Daphne just snorted, "Hell no. He's mine."
The three girls broke out into laughter. Harry shook his head as he walked out of the kitchen floating steaming plates of food. With a wave of his wand, he had the table set and filled with steaming food that had the three girls staring at it. Soon everyone was digging in. Harry told some of his funny stories when he was an auror. Harry spoke of his dealing with some enchanted cuckoo clock that swore out everyone that came by it, some of the insults Harry recalled had Tracey and Astoria nearly falling out of their chair laughing. Astoria spoke some more of her travels which had Harry bring up some of his own traveling stories. Such as the one time he was besieged by a group of singing dancing frogs down near the swamps of Louisiana. Or the time he got caught up in a small prank war with a kitsune family when he was in Japan. The girls were all laughing at Harry's terrible impersonation of the singing frogs as well as his extravagant pranks pulled.
Soon enough all the food was gone and the dishes were cleaning themselves in the sink. Gathered by the front door Tracey and Astoria were putting on their coats to leave. Daphne pulled Astoria into a tight hug while Harry watched.
"Come back for dinner again soon Stori, you still owe me some more stories," Daphne said before pulling away.
"Of course Daph, if it means more good food like tonight I will be back very soon," Astoria said giving Daphne a cheeky grin that had Daphne smiling.
"Hey now! Do I not get such an invitation?" Tracey said in mock anger.
"Please Trace, you know you are always welcomed here. It's not my fault you are so busy." Daphne said rolling her eyes, her smile not fading.
Tracey just rolled her eyes and pulled Daphne into a hug. Astoria also gave Harry a hug, before giving a cheeky pinch. Daphne glared at Astoria who was trying to pull off the innocent look. Tracey just laughed and gave Harry a quick hug before dragging Astoria out the door.
Daphne sighed before she looked over to Harry who was picking up Daphne's blanket from earlier and putting taking it to their bedroom. Daphne quietly stalked across the room, into the bedroom, and wrapped her arms around Harry's waist. Harry said nothing as he touched Daphne's clasped hands. A smile bloomed as Harry felt Daphne press herself into his back. Slowly turning around in Daphne's arms, Harry found Daphne immediately snuggling into Harry's chest. Harry wrapped his arms around the blonde woman and held her.
Soft music started to float through the room, Harry started to sway Daphne gently from side to side. Daphne never looked up as her grip on Harry tighten. They danced to music for while, no words exchanged, no looks given, just enjoying the embrace of each other. All too soon the music faded away and Daphne finally pulled away.
"Thank you Harry," Daphne said as her eyes shined and a smile glowed in the dim room.
"Anytime Daphne, may I ask what brought this one?" Harry asked pulling Daphne to sit down next to him on the bed.
"I dunno, maybe it was the talk of your travels, and how if we hadn't met we wouldn't be so happy right now." Daphne looked away from Harry and stared at the hung picture of Harry and her standing by a cliff that overlooked the sea.
Harry leaned and gave Daphne a kiss on the cheeks.
"There were many things that will stick with me about my travels. But I think, my utmost favorite part was meeting you, not the Slytherin Ice Queen Daphne Greengrass, but the soft elegant caring Isabela who could see the beauty of the world in the smallest things."
Daphne blushed a little, "I can't believe out of all the people in the world, that we ended up sitting next to each other on tour bus. Still, I am glad me using my middle name through you off."
"That it did, not that I was honest going by Evans. But even so I think I would have enjoyed the time we spent together even if you told me right then. There was something about you that just caught my attention that day. And I am oh so glad you haven't let it go."
"And I am glad, that you are such an amazing person that you can forgive someone for their many mistakes."
"The only mistake you made, was falling for me," Harry said leaning in.
"I disagree, I can't think of anything better than that," Daphne replied before capturing Harry's lips.
The two shared a soft tender kiss, the world seemingly stopping around the two. Their magic danced inside the two as they gently pulled away from each other. Looking into each other's eyes a promise shined, a promise to always love the other.