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Twisted Roots

Rose and Scorpius passed by not even looking at Albus it was as if he wasn't there. It had been this way for years now ever since Rose and Scorpius started going out and it was the most irritating sight to Albus. He had really grown apart from Rose when they used to be best friends, they even shared secrets with one another. The first day they met Scorpius was the worst of them all, he had come up to them and asked to join him since they were all famous because of their parents they should form a group to let people know who ruled the school. Albus declined such an offer instantly but Rose said nothing she just stood quiet, she then revealed to Albus that this was a good opportunity to have a better chance at making friends than her mother did. Albus understood but didn't share her views and ever since then they started drifting apart.

It was the last year of Hogwarts then they were going to go off on their own and live their own lives and for that Albus was thankful. He became a Head Boy of Slytherin after all his efforts to be the very best, Rose also got Head Girl of Gryffindor and they were forced to see each other and interact every now and then. Surprisingly Scorpius was also Head Boy it was obvious Rose was the reason he even had good grades. Head Boys and Girls meetings were some of the most awkward conversations they could possibly have, it was like talking to a complete stranger. Family gatherings weren't as bad anymore since everyone stop trying to make them talk because it would all just end up in bigger issues.

Albus had his own group of friends, Hugo, Rose's brother was one of them a very outgoing boy who had an odd personality. Hugo also claimed to be a seer to everyone and made a few good predictions but everyone just assumed he was a very sneaky boy. Bellamy Green was a Hufflepuff in his last year who was very smart but got in a lot of trouble for his pranks. He was a half blood who found out he was a wizard the day he got his letter. His father wasn't around a lot and didn't tell his mom about being a wizard. Bellamy didn't have a very good relationship with his dad but still visited him a few times a year. Jenna Golding was a Ravenclaw who was average in school and started hanging out with them because they would have very helpful study groups but ended up getting comfortable. She was frowned upon by other Ravenclaw because she wasn't good at any of her classes but her artistic skills were to die for. She was a muggle-born who dreamed of going to an art school but then she found out she was a witch and let go of her art school dream. She found a new form of art with magic that made her paintings come to life. Arthurus Han, was the son of Cho Chang who married a muggle born named Timothy Han from Ravenclaw but died while he was experimenting with potions he mixed up substances resulting in a big explosion. Albus and Artie were in a year long relationship they had come out in their fifth year and started dating mid sixth year. Artie was surprisingly a Slytherin who had an obsession with Wandless magic, he was good at it too. He was currently working on making things move at his will.

Artie came up to Albus hugged him and gave him a kiss.
"How was the meeting?"
"Do I even have to tell you?" Albus was obviously annoyed.
"Maybe this will cheer you up" Artie handed Albus a lily flower, they were his favorite.
"You know how much I love these"
"Yes and it's freshly picked they have them growing close to the greenhouses"
Albus gave Artie a kiss.
"Thank you"
"No problem, now let's get going or we will be late for Transfiguration"
"Funny" said Albus as he reached inside his bag.
"What's funny?"
"Well I saw Hugo before the meeting and he gave me this" Albus pulled out a glass box. "He said I would need it later today"
Albus put the flower inside the glass box and charmed it to keep it alive.
"Sometimes I think he isn't lying about being a seer you know, I didn't know I was going to pick that flower until I came across it and thought that you would need a cheer me up after that meeting"
"Maybe, who knows" Albus dismissed the thought of his cousin knowing every one of his moves.

After Transfiguration they headed over to the Great Hall where Hugo,Bellamy and Jenna were waiting. They sat next to each other with the other three opposite to them. Albus pulled out his flower to check that it was still alive.

"Told you you would need it" Hugo looked so proud of himself.

"Yeah I like to know how is it….. " Artie was interrupted by some of Scorpius friends.

"Does it not bother any of you that everyone just stared at you odd five?" The tallest one spoke. He was a very good looking boy who had a snobby look and had dark circles around his eyes like he hadn't slept but mostly made him look evil.

"It only bothers us when people don't mind their own business" snapped Albus without even looking at him. The air became uneasy and the rest felt so uncomfortable but didn't want to leave and be humiliated even more.

"That badge of yours has you feeling brave Potter?" Scorpius came along he saw the confrontation from afar and decided to take a look.

"It's not the badge, it's a matter of manners and how people should really butt out" He turned to look at Scorpius with a cold stare.

"Move along guys before this traitor starts deducting points from his own house" Scorpius was furious and it showed.

"You should know quite a bit about traitors right Malfoy? Being the son of a Death Eater and all"

Scorpius looked like he had just been slapped a few times. His face was red, his lips were thin with no color and you could see his nostrils shrinking and expanding every time he took a breath.

"Your father is still in debt with my family for saving his ass!"

"The only reason your father and grandmother saved him was because they needed something in return! Why else are they not rotting in Azkaban?" Albus got up to Scorpius level, both of them looked ready to fight.

"Is that what your father told you?"

"No, that's what the history books say. You might pick one up a and read it and at least pretend you earned that badge on your own!" Albus sat back down he was done with this argument and Scorpius.

Scorpius walked away he mumbled many things under his breath and pushed a few first grades out of his way on his way out.

"Can't they just leave us alone already?" Jenna was the first to speak and try to break the tension.

"Wow Al, I didn't know you had it in you" Bellamy was grinning so hard it almost looked forced.

"I knew that was going to happen" said Hugo sort of rushing his words.

"Why didn't you say anything then?" Albus was trying hard not to snap again which was difficult with what just happened.

"Are you kidding? Scorpius just had his ass handed to and you want to know why I didn't say a word? I wouldn't miss it even if I seen it before!" Hugo laughed and smiled something that bugged Albus. Just then an owl dropped a note for Artie.

Arthurus Han, please report to my office immediately.

-Headmistress McGonagall

"What is it about" Bellamy snatched the note and read it out loud for the others to hear.

"What you do?" Asked Albus a bit concerned since it was such a short note.

"Nothing actually, Albus don't go with him it's not a good idea" Hugo spoke with a bit of a cold tone and with concern all over his face.

"I don't have time for this Hugo! Let's go!" Albus jumped immediately pulling Artie with him to the office.

Once in the office they saw that Cho was there crying uncontrollably and with no apparent reason.

"Mom what happened?" Artie went over to hug his mother who just started to cry even more and harder than before.

"Albus Potter do you mind waiting outside for this?" Headmistress McGonagall was back on her chair behind her desk.

"I… think it's best if he stays Headmistress" Cho said trying hard not to keep crying.

"Artie will need all the support of his friends" Artie looked at Albus and realized that until today he hadn't told his mother about Albus.

"Mom… Albus is not my friend….. he is my boyfriend" the sound that came out of Cho was nothing like anything Albus had ever heard before and it was obviously not a good thing. She was crying even more and she didn't stop.

"YOU CAN'T!... YOU WON'T! … IT CAN'T BE…." She was desperately trying to get her son to tell her it was all a lie.

"Mom you knew I was gay we went over this" Artie was clueless as to what was going on.

"I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT YOU JUST CAN'T BE WITH HIM!" She threw a dirty look at Albus. He was beginning to be upset and it was definitely not a good idea to get him remotely upset right now.

"Mother tell me one good reason why not?" Artie was struggling to keep his tone down.

"BECAUSE…...BECAUSE….. HE AND YOU….. YOU ARE BROTHERS!"

Albus felt like he was kicked in the stomach and felt his feet shaking. It couldn't be possible she was lying to him she had no idea what she was talking about. Artie didn't look any better, he looked sick like he was going to spill his insides out. Artie was already on the floor because his legs just gave up he couldn't take this it wasn't possible how could it be?. She must be drunk she isn't making sense but then again why would she lie about that it didn't make sense. They looked at each other for comfort but neither knew what to say or do. They simply looked at each other trying to make sense of what just happened and whether it was true or not. This wasn't happening, it was all a dream they both thought and hoped.