Not So Love At First Sight
Chapter 1: You're not my Romeo
Rose sat weeping on the edge of the lake. Flower by flower, petal by petal, she threw the daisy's into the river.
He left her. He didn't love her. The one and only. The great and handsome Garret McLaggen, the quidditch star of the Slytherin quidditch team the only one she ever loved. And he didn't want her. He never would again. It was over for them forever and he barely seemed to care at all.
Albus and Lily came running out as soon as they spotted the depressed girl. They attempted consoling her only to be rewarded with more tears falling from the heartbroken girl.
Then the idea Hit Lily , "ROSE! He really isn't that great."
"Yeah, Rosie there are so many better guys out there..." Albus tried to help.
"Nobody is like him, no one compares to him. He's almost godlike. He's unnervingly stunning. He's gone, He will never love me. My heart is crushed. I will never love anyone again why can't you understand?" Rose cried out in desperation.
"Rose, I can prove it to you." Lily said rubbing the sobbing girl's back.
"How could you possibly do that?" Rose said in utter disbelief.
"Well, the masquerade victory ball of course!" Lily said her eyes sparkling with mischief.
"That's a bloody brilliant idea Lils!" Albus exclaimed.
"How exacly is that proving anything involving Garret?" Rose asked wiping her red swollen eyes.
"Well, McLaggen is currently of age as are you which mean all of age children whose parents are invited to the victory ball are allowed to attend. That includes hold on a moment..." Lily paused and she took out an official looking envelope with the ministry stamp on it and started reading in a profound accent, "Mr. and Mrs. Potter as minister, I do hope you accept the role as one of our guests of honor at our annual masquerade victory ball. The Families attending are listed on the following page... Blah, blah, blah stupid barmy ministry tripe. And here we are. The following families are attending, The Abbots, Blacks, Blah blah, blah, blah Flynn-Fletchy, Finnigins, Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah WOE! That can't be right!" Lily exclaimed in disbelief as she read the long list of names.
Albus looked at her quizzically and snatched the paper from her hands and found what was so shocking,"MALFOYS? But doesn't dad say they are a bunch of hypocritical daft prejudice buffoons... why would...THEY ARE DEATHEATERS FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! Not to mention the latest Scorpius Malfoy. He's got to be the slimiest bloody Quiditch keeper... He cheats I tell you. Doesn't deserve to be a captain, even if it is Ravenclaw's."
"The Malfoys? Oh God My dad's going to be bloody pissed. Wait is McLaggen on that list?" Rose asked desperately needing confirmation.
Lily smirked and said, "Yes, right here." As she pointed to the name.
Rose's heart fluttered she'd be able to see her beloved once more! WAIT.
"Lily... It says children OF AGE... You are only fourteen and Albus and I are only 15." Rose said pointing out the flaw in her 'Brilliant' Plan.
"It's a Masquerade! We will wear disguises and sneak in, they don't check or have any security for it… I promise our Mum snuck us in last year."
"That's because your Mum is the coolest person in the world. My Parents are the most stubborn uptight people. They never stop fighting. They are utterly unreasonable.
"Relax; just leave it all to Al and myself. Go buy yourself a gorgeous dress and mask. Meet me at my house just floo right to my room's fireplace at 7:30 sharp." She said cheerfully before dragging Albus off.
Rose relaxed again at the trunk of the cherry blossom tree.
Garret was the only one she ever truely loved. He was so sensitive, charming and romantic. He was the guy every girl wanted in Hogwarts. No one had such a toned body or muscles like his. He was extraordinary. She knew he was too good to be true. She just had to make him realize how much she loved him, and then he would see she wasn't just some 'little girl'...
He broke up with her because he was going into 7th year and her into 6th... He said the summer was splendid but he couldn't be seen in Hogwarts with such a child like me. He liked her a lot, but he needed a more mature girl. He broke her heart. She just hated the fact she loved him so much.
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AT THE MALFOY MANNOR
Scorpius stood straight as he allowed his father to straighten up his tie and give him one final glance of judgment.
"Scorpius, Your mother and I..." Draco started, but he was cut short by a sigh from his son.
"C'mon kiddo, you can't possibly know it's bad I didn't even say the news yet." Draco said sympathetically to his only son.
"I know, but Father. I am going to be sixteen next month at the end of september and I know where this is all heading. I knew it the moment you 'Insisted' on me attending this ball despite the fact I am not yet of age." Scorpius said rolling his eyes and sitting on his silver comforter.
His father sat behind him and said with an amused grin, "Ah, is that so?"
"Yes, father unlike you I am a Ravenclaw, instead of having to worry about plotting and prying in other's business like you did I use my time wisely and find out very useful information." Scorpius stated not looking at his father, but at the ground.
Draco's smirk never faded or even faltered he only asked," And what exactly have you found out, my boy?"
"I found out about our family, Father. You see I took on the responsibility to Investigate in our past. The Malfoy's tradition. Ever since the beginning of time we have been a purely wizard family with only wizards in our blood. Back in the days of the wars the Malfoys sided with Voldemort, but even before that the Malfoys were obsessed with tradition and being 'Pure'. We got into feuds with one particular dynasty of wizardry, the Weasleys. Their blood might be pure but they were traitors. They loved muggles and muggle-borns and helped to teach them. The Weasleys greatest ancestor put a curse onto all the descendants of the Weasleys. They are destined to always have 2 or more offspring and in times of grave peril they have more than 5. So to counter this and spite the Weasleys, The Malfoys greatest ancestor put upon a curse on all the Malfoy descendants. The curse stated a suitable mate shall be chose by the parents and will meet a year before the coming of age. Once met they shall court and become wed the summer after both parties are of age. When suitable for both parties they shall produce one and only one male offspring. Therefore, carrying on the Malfoy legacy."
His father had stared at him in awe for a while before he said, "I'm no dunderhead father. Now who is she? Sorry to be so upfront about the matter, but father I'm sure you're well aware of where my opinion lies on this... I find it irrevocably unfair and wrong. I should be able to choose and have as ,any children as I would like. Not be forced into it with some girl I don't like, but I have no say in the matter. So I will just meet her today."
"That is very gracious of you my son; I did not expect you to have such an open mind on love."
"Love? First of all Father that is something I sincerely do not have time for. It wastes your money and time. I would be broke and so devoted and emotionally attached to someone I wouldn't be able to function normally. No, Love is something I do not wish to fulfill. Secondly, I never said I was going to date her or anything of the sort I merely said I would meet the bird."
"There's my son. Now Scorpius, Love is grand and yes this isn't the most prestique way of showing you it, but I guarantee you will fall for this girl. She's a bloody beauty queen of Slytherin house. She has striking Black hair and these hazel eyes..." His father tried convincing.
"What's her name Father?" Scorpius said emotionlessly.
"Priscilla Parkinson." His father said intently studying his son for his reaction.
"Father I simply cannot, will not date her. I told you I don't want love. I don't want to be tied down. I don't need love i am so much better off on my own. I do not wish to pursue a fate like yours and grandfathers. I want to live my life not some planned out life by an evil ancestor. I wish to prove to everyone there is more to the Malfoy name, and I have already come this far I broke the Slytherin curse did I not? I am a Ravenclaw we are not all bad. You proved it, but only after you wronged so many that they thought you were relieving your own guilt. Father... Let me be me."
Draco put a comforting arm on his son's shoulder," Scorpius, your mother and I we made a deal when you were born. We promised to raise you the traditional Malfoy way, because that is important to me, but we wanted you to be able to have an open mind. We didn't want you growing up prejudice or anything along those lines. I did not and will not be my father. He was cruel and he didn't care about me. We care about you Scorpius and we don't want to make you do anything just, please promise me you'll at least meet her and consider the rest."
"Father there is nothing to really consider, but if it makes you and mother happy I promise you I shall meet her tonight and 'consider' the rest." He said sighing as he gave into his father. He knew they cared about him, even if they did act a bit, unusual, and rather pompous at times. They do care.
"That's all we ask son, We thank you, You really are turning into to quite a respectful young man, We're proud of you my boy." Draco left the room a sad smile on his features.
Scorpius stared at himself in the mirror. He was in a plain black suit with a Dark blue button up shirt and striped blue and black tie with the Ravenclaw crest. He was proud of his house. He picked his mask off his dresser. It had the resemblance of a raven but there was no beak just covered his eyes with an array of blue and black feathers.
He knew nothing would ever change his mind about love or marriage. He did not and never would desire it, but who would it hurt to just humor his parents. He sighed once more and left the room to apparate to the Ball with his parents.
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MASQUERADE VICTORY BALL
Rose Lily and Hugo entered the Ball. Rose had never seen so many people. All of these people were affected by the war somehow. The war her Family had one of the biggest roles in. Her Mother Father and Uncle Harry were the heroes of. Her heart swelled with pride for her family.
She then remembered her mission. Garret, she must find him and prove to him she was mature. By the looks of what she was wearing it was hard to say she was anything but that.
She wore a low cut Red dress and her mask were flames cascading her eyes. Her fiery red hair was pinned up into a sleek ballet bun Her make-up surrounding her eyes were black eyeliner and that combined with her flaming mask made her crystal blue eyes stand out from miles away. She was nothing short of stunning.
As the night carried on she was losing hope at finding her love. She sat down in the corner and was about ready to admit defeat. She had lost Lily and Albus hours ago and was now completely alone.
She had not even danced once yet she was too preoccupied. She sighed and looked at her feet. Her look tonight was a waste. She'd never impress her love.
Then she felt it, a tap on her right shoulder. She turned to find a pair of steel grey eyes piercing into her soul.
He was gorgeous. She couldn't make out who this mysterious Raven was, but when he held her hand out to her silently she could think of nothing else to do but comply.
Their eyes never left each other's gaze. She felt this warm pit fill her stomach and suddenly her mind went numb. He led her to the dance floor and she let him. It wasn't until they started to dance until the perfectly chiseled lips of his spoke.
"You have very stunning eyes." Was all he said.
"As do you. Do you often dance with strange girls at balls?" She asked.
"I don't attend balls." His reply was short as he twirled her around the dance floor.
"Why are you here then?"
"My Father's request." His face still emotionless but his eyes were full of an unexplainable passion
"Ah, So as in relation to my earlier question how many other strange girls have you asked to dance?"
" I have not asked a girl to dance tonight."
"You asked me."
"I don't recall speaking until we were dancing."
"Fair enough, well, how many strange girls have you danced with tonight?"
"Just you, my dear." He said smirking.
The song ended and he followed her back to her chair in the corner.
"My dear, you must be the most desirable girl I've seen tonight." He said the words tumbling out of his mouth.
She locked eyes with him again and she simply smiled causing him to notice her dimples and a light rose blush appear to her cheeks.
"I should have you know I'm not of age. You shouldn't waste your time on a girl like me."
"Anytime spent of you is anything but a waste. I'm not of age either, love."
"Charming aren't you?" She giggled.
That laugh oh how he adored it. It was so pure so good. Her laugh affected the rest of her features. He dimples showed, her eyes sparkled with mirth and merriment. She was perfect.
Scorpius pulled her out of the chair and stared at her eyes. He could see more in her eyes then he has in anyone. Mystery, mischief, heartbreak, love, family, and perfection. He whispered lightly as he breathed lightly on her lips.
"I'm going to kiss you." She only closed her eyes and parted her lips slightly awaiting the kiss.
The moment their lips touched he felt lightning strike through even fiber of his body. No this friction they shared could not come to an end.
Suddenly she was ripped away from him. His eyes shot open and he saw as another girl pulled her arm and they were racing across the room. They locked gazes for a moment and he began chasing after her.
Scorpius was a Ravenclaw… What was he doing? Acting upon impulse? This was not him. Not nearly close. He thought things threw he analyzed the situations, but suddenly his braind wouldn't function. It only thought one thing. 'The fire angel is being torn away from me.'
He had to see her.
Finally he caught them in the hallways getting ready to floo.
"WAIT. Please, wait." He yelled and she spun around on spot and started towards him.
"I need to see you again." He said exasperatedly.
"Listen, this… whatever this is… It's not some type of fairytale. It's not love. Or…"
"You're telling me you felt nothing?"
"There's not love at first sight… I don't know you, you don't know me. How could you feel something when you know nothing about a person it's illogical? It's not real those things are just in stories to amuse the public." Rose told him plainly.
"Not necessarily. Let me prove it." He begged
"How?"
"Romeo and Juliet. They didn't know each other." What? What was he thinking? That was a muggle play she would never understand what he was talking about.
"They are fictional. It's a pathetic story." She stated and began to walk away.
"Be my Juliet and I can prove you wrong." He was stunned she knew what it was. But he didn't have time to ponder that as the word vomit tumbled out of his mouth making him sound like the world's most desperate bloke.
"Even if I could do that, you'd never be my Romeo." The words nearly crushed him and she turned to the fire place
She picked up the floo powder when he said.
"The first day back at Hogwarts at midnight I will be at the Library. I'll wear a disguise and you may too if you chose." There was something here there was a spark. She would come.
"You're not my Romeo." The same words again. It was like being stabbed with a dagger and her twisting it in the pit of his stomach
"Just come." He was pleading desperately internally that she would come.
His fire-angel flooed away and left him alone and confused on his situation.
He had no idea why he just did any of that. He didn't even understand why he asked her to dance. He just turned his head and saw her sitting there looking astonishing. Like a walking fire he watched her for hours until he approached her…. MERLIN…. He didn't even know her name! What has gotten over him?
Hello my faithful followers... Now I'm not giving up on my other stories but this idea just came to me I promise it won't be the overdone tacky Romeo and Juliet remake but it will have distinct similarities in it as you may have pointed out if you were to have read Romeo and Juliet.
I CHALLENGE YOU! Here is your challenge in the play Romeo and Juliet what is the name of Romeo's 'Love' in act 1? The girl who broke his poor heart?
Winner gets a free virtual cookie! Yummm :) Review chapter two shall be up by Friday :) Review I plead?