Chapter 367: Date Night

Chapter 367: Date Night

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Chapter 367: Date Night

Harry stood near the exit of the Slytherin dungeons, using his invisibility ability. He preferred not to be seen by any random students wandering around, especially not here as it would rise questions.

Soon enough, he spotted Daphne coming out, accompanied by Tracey and some boy who seemed to be Tracey's date.

Daphne turned to them and spoke.

"I'll be fine. My date will be here soon," She assured them.

"Are you sure?" Tracey asked, looking around. She knew exactly who Daphne was waiting for but could not see him.

"Yes."

Tracey shrugged. "Fine then... I wish you'd come with me though. You still haven't told me what you're planning to do..."

Daphne smiled. "Sorry, can't talk about it. I'm sure it's against the rules..."

"Right," Tracey chuckled. "Our old Ice Queen is becoming a rule-breaker now. Should I be proud or worried?"

"Just go. Don't make me curse you..."

Once she was left alone, Daphne walked a bit further and stopped at the next corner. "Well? What do you think?" she asked.

"You knew I was here already?" Harry revealed himself, removing his invisibility charm and walking up to her.

Daphne smirked. "An educated guess. I figured you wouldn't leave me alone in this dark dungeon, and..." She gestured to herself. "You still haven't answered my question."

Harry took a moment to admire her. Daphne looked stunning with her long blonde hair flowing freely and her elegant black dress. A silver pendant with an emerald hung from her neck, completing the look.

"You look... okay," Harry taunted her.

Daphne chuckled. "Why, thank you. I just threw this old thing on. So... where are you taking me?"

"No!" Karkaroff took a step back, pressing himself against the bushes. "No... I need to leave. Now."

"Wait!" Snape called after him, but Karkaroff had already dashed into the shrubbery, disappearing into the night.

Snape stood still for a few moments, gathering his thoughts. The first thing he needed to do was inform Dumbledore about this.

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After having dinner at a fancy restaurant, Harry and Daphne moved to a different area of the building, which housed a bar and a dance floor. They had fun, dancing for a while, until Daphne noticed Harry making a strange expression.

"Harry? What's wrong?" Daphne leaned in, whispering in his ear.

Harry frowned. "Dark magic has been used inside the castle..."

Daphne's eyes widened. "Was someone attacked?"

Harry considered it for a moment. "My sister and yours are under strict protection. It's not them, but I need to go back and check."

Daphne nodded. "Of course, but we can't Apparate from here. We're surrounded by Muggles."

Harry took her hand. "Come with me. I know a place we can use."

He guided her out of the dance area toward the bathrooms.

A staff member, keeping an eye on the guests, noticed Harry and Daphne heading into the bathrooms together. It wasn't too unusual, but when she saw them enter the men's room, she gasped in shock at their audacity.

She looked around...the place was too crowded to cause a scene, so she hurried toward the bathroom. After ensuring no one else was using it, she stepped inside.

"Excuse me?" she called, raising her voice. "We do not allow indecent acts in this establishment. I will have to ask you to lea—"

She was cut off by a loud noise, and the last private stall shook violently.

"What the..." She couldn't believe how brazen these people were. But she had a job to do. She approached the stall, steeling herself before grabbing the door and lifting herself up to peer inside.

"Hey, you two! You can't... huh?" The stall was empty.

"Where are they?" She looked around the bathroom and, just in case, opened the rest of the stalls. They were all empty.

"What the hell?" the confused Muggle exclaimed.

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