L.O.V.E

Chapter one: the summer of 2021 part one

Hi, my name is Rose Weasley; yes I am the daughter of Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger and the niece of Harry Potter, the-one-who-lived-twice. But I swear if you ask me anything, and I mean ANYTHING about them, I will curse you into next century, underage or not!

Now what was I saying? Oh yes, my name is Rose Weasley, I have long, brown, curly hair that annoys me to no end, blue eyes and I'm quite tall for my age. I am sixteen and looking forward to going back to Hogwarts. I would describe myself as hardworking, ambitious, and slightly strange but I still like to have fun. My friends however, would, to put it nicely, describe me as annoying. It's only because they are jealous that I don't have to do anything to work for my grades whereas they have to study like mad. I find it quite funny myself.

Tomorrow I am having a family get together because it is Hugo's birthday, then I am going out with my friends the next day. Then my girls are coming over for a sleepover! Yippee! I can't wait to introduce them to scary movies; they are really going to scream.

Right now it is about seven thirty and I am getting ready for a night on the town with my best friends. Who are these friends you ask? Well there is my best girl friend, Leila, she is the best friend anyone could ask for, and although we are complete opposites in most things she is always there when I need her. Then next is one of the many guy friends I have, Ben, he is ace! He is so funny and can always make me laugh when I am down. He fancies Leila, a lot! He thinks that no one notices when he looks he up and down. It's a bit sappy actually, but very cute at the same time. Then my last best friend is Scorpius Malfoy. Yes that's right a Weasley is best friends with a Malfoy. Actually he is the complete opposite of his father; he was sorted into Gryffindor and is the most heartfelt person I know. He is always there to help and always knows what buttons to press to annoy or cheer me up and he would stick up for anyone of his friends in a heartbeat if they were being threatened in some way. Yes he may be a Malfoy but he certainty doesn't act like one.

I remember the first time I ever met Scorpius; it was on the train to Hogwarts in our first year.

I was about to start my first year at Hogwarts, I was very excited but nervous all at the same time. What if I don't make any friends? I don't want to hang around with my cousins all the time; I just want to make my own friends.

I'm looked around for a compartment to sit in but they are all full. I peered into the last carriage and saw a blond haired, blue eyed boy sitting on his own staring out the window. I decided to join him. Even though my dad had told me to stay away from him it was obvious that he didn't have any friends.

"Hi, do you mind if I come in? Everywhere else is full," I asked a little more quietly than I intended to.

He looked up at me and smiled.

"Sure." He gestured to the seat opposite him.

I took a seat near the window and sat down quietly, I didn't know what to say so I just stared out of it.

"I'm Scorpius," he said extending his hand.

"I'm Rose," I replied shaking his hand. "What house do you think that you will be in?" Fair question right?

"Well my whole family has been in Slytherin for centuries, but I don't want to be. I don't like my family much, except my mother, of course, but that's about it."

"Oh and why is that?" I asked incredibly curious to know why he doesn't like his family.

"It doesn't matter," he said sadly.

The look of sadness in his eyes was clear, so I decided not to pursue the subject and remained silent.

"What about you?" he asked me.

"Well my whole family have been in Gryffindor for centuries but my mum thinks that I will probably be in Ravenclaw," I replied hoping that I would be in the same house as my new friend.

"Cool, so how was the summer?"

"Oh, it was fabulous, I had a lot of fun playing quidditch with my brother, even though he is a bit of a retard." I laughed.

"You're lucky, I wish I had siblings," he said sulkily.

"Trust me you don't," I replied in a reassuring voice. I am so jealous of you; I wish I was an only child.

We had spent hours just talking to each other on that train until we finally arrived at Hogwarts. He got his wish and got sorted into Gryffindor and I got mine and was in the same house as him. We have stayed friends ever since, and I still stand by what I said about Hugo, he is a retard.

I glanced at the clock again, it was almost eight. That was the time I had to be ready for when they came to get me.

Okay, now that I have curled my hair, magically to make it less frizzy (I know I know but I always get away with underage magic.), and sorted out my makeup I can pick an outfit to wear. Skinny jeans are a must. They are my favourite type of jean in the whole world, purely because they accentuate my legs well. Also, because it is the middle of May and very warm, I chose a green strapless top with matching ballet pumps. Looking at myself in the mirror, I have to admit that I do look good. Well hopefully good enough to get some guys to hang around with. Not that they are any good in this seaside town.

Okay now I just need something that I can put on to cover myself up until I get out the door. My dad would hit the roof if he knew she even owned a top like this. He is way too overprotective in my opinion. Okay, jacket, jacket, jacket. Ah hah! Here is what I was looking for. It's just a simple light denim jacket that I can button up until I get down the street, and then I can leave it in Albus's garden while I let loose before tomorrow. Thankfully I look older than I actually am so I can get around the legal drinking age, that and some fake ID. I know what you are thinking, why would a perfect sweet, innocent girl like me need fake ID? Well let me tell you it helps me get what we need for a fun night.

Well it is now eight o'clock and I need to go downstairs to get ready to get to the door before dad does. If he saw Scorpius come round here asking for me he would probably kill him with his bare hands, yes okay I am slightly over dramatic but who cares? He would only shout at him but killing him with his bare hands sounds better.

Oh sherbets! That was the door.

"I'll get it," I shouted to the rest of the house, I really hope I get there before dad does.

I literally took the stairs two or three at a time and just got into the hall way when dad starts to open the living room door, which, coincidently, is right next to the front door.

"It's fine dad, I've got it. They are just my friends, no need to panic," I tried to reassure him. Thankfully he bought it and walked back into the living room. I opened the door and quickly stepped out of it. "Hey guys."

"Hey Rosie," said a voice I recognised as Scorpius's.

"I thought I told you not to call me that?"

He just shrugged. Oh my god what has he done to his hair? It used to be such a nice silvery blonde; now, now it's a sandy blonde, almost the same as my hair only lighter. Although it did look good and he was no longer the exact replica of his father.

"Ready to go then?" Leila asked. I noded and we began walking down the street.

At the end, out side his house, Albus is waiting.

"Thanks again for taking my coat Al; I seriously could not have carried it around all night."

"No problem." He grins in the crooked way just like uncle Harry does. It's really weird how much he looks like him but acts like aunt Ginny.

I gave him a nod of thanks before setting off again.

"Wow, Rose, I love your top," said Leila.

"Thanks, can you understand why I had the jacket in the first place now? My dad would kill me!" I said laughing.

"Rose you are too overdramatic for your own good," it was the first time Ben had spoken.

"I know but that's why you love me, and it also happens to be why I was able to get through my divination exam, great actor and brilliant imagination." They all laughed at that.

"Does anyone know when we will be getting out OWL results back?" Scorpius said to no-one in particular.

"I think mum said around the beginning of June. Why are you so anxious? You will do fine," I assured him.

"Yeah, but if I don't meet my dads scores then he will not be happy." Scorpius gave a small sigh.

"Oh come on guys, this is a good night, lets not put a damper on things by talking about exam results and fathers. Let's just let loose and have some fun. I know a small club around the corner, want to go?" I said trying to lighten the mood a bit. Thankfully Ben and Scorpius's eyes lit up at the mention of the word club. To them it meant a chance to drink, a lot. Rolling my eyes I looked at Leila. Her eyes were lit up too but not for the same reason as the guys. She just loved to pick up a guy and dance the night away. She would never leave if all the cute boys didn't leave at around three.

"Yeah," she sounded really exited all of a sudden.

"Come on then, let's not dawdle."

When we got to the club the bouncer took one look at us and said, "ID please?" and held out his hand. I took mine out of my jeans pocket and handed it to him. The others did the same. He checked them over and nodded opening the door to reveal a dark hall with lights shining in various places on the dance floor with the DJ belting out deafening music. As soon as we walked in Ben and Scorpius spotted the bar in the far corner of the room and hurried over to it. Leaving Leila and I to find a table, typical of guys, satisfy themselves before thinking of us. I spotted a table at the opposite end of the dance floor near the bar. It was good because we has access to the bar and dance floor easily.

Typically though, as soon as we sit down a really hot guy comes over and asks Leila for a dance. As usual, I have to stay here with the table while I watch her dance. Sighing I leant back and rested my back against the wall.

"Hey, where did Leila go?" I looked up and realised that Ben was back.

"Dancing with some guy over there," I said gesturing in the general direction she had disappeared to. I noticed that Ben looked a little disappointed.

"Ben, why don't you just ask her to dance when she gets back?"

"I-I don't know what you mean," he said suddenly looking uncomfortable.

"Ben, you so fancy her, I can tell. I have amazing perception. Just ask her out why don't you?"

Ben sighs knowing he had been figured out. "I- I can't, I'm too nervous."

I rolled my eyes at him. He could be so thick sometimes. "Ben, trust me when I say that she likes you too. I have had to put up with her saying so for almost a year and I don't need it for another one. Go on, just ask her. What's the worst that could happen?"

He shot me a meaningful look as if to say A LOT! This caused me to roll my eyes again just as Scorpius came back with a pint in hand.

"Scorpius, is that all you are going to do tonight? Just sit here and drink?"

"No, I might find a nice lady to dance with soon." He sounded as if he thinks I'm dumb or something.

"Here, let me help you out," I took the pint from his hand and put it down on the table. Grabbing his hand I hauled him up and led him to the dance floor. "You can have a practice run with me first, because we all know how bad your first dances are." I smiled. Now I know what you are thinking but Scorpius and I are just friends. There is no kind of romantic or sexual relationship going on between us. I swear on pain of death.

"Hey! I resent that, I'm not that bad!" I gave him my famous, dream-on-look, while beginning to dance to the fast music that was playing. Scorpius followed suit. Like I said, he was awful. Once he got going he was okay but at first all he did was step on my toes and didn't pick up the rhythm at all. Then the song ended and Scorpius quickly went to go finish his drink before plucking up the courage to ask someone to dance with him. I walked back to the table to have a drink too. I could see Leila coming back. I gave Ben a nudge and nodded towards her. He got the hint and went to meet her. I sat back down shaking my head. Why he couldn't have done that last year I will never know.

"Excuse me, but would you like to dance?" My head and eyes seem to have a mid of their own because I suddenly realised that my eyes were travelling lower and lower. I turned my attention back to his face. He was pretty handsome, actually, very handsome. He had dark hair that fell naturally into his eyes, and deep ocean blue eyes.

"Sure." I sounded a lot more confident than I felt. Oh well, at least I wasn't sat on my own looking like a loner. When we reached the side of the dance floor the song switched to a slow romantic song. He pulled me close and we started swaying to the music.

"I'm James, by the way."

"Nice to meet you James, I'm Rose." I was silently laughing at the ironic situation. He just had to have the same names as my cousin.

"Humm, I should have guessed. Such a pretty girl, it only fits that you should have a pretty name. I don't think that anything could be prettier than Rose." That was so cheesy it is unbelievable, so why could I feel heat rise in my cheeks?

"So, how old are you?" I just wanted to make sure I wasn't making a really big mistake. He didn't look older than eighteen but still…

"Well, don't tell anyone but I'm only seventeen," he said laughing. "What about you?"

"Well, don't tell anyone but I am only sixteen."

"And you still managed to get in? That is skill." He sounded like he was admiring me.

"Thankyou, I thought so too."

He laughed lightly, a very cute, deep laugh. "Can I buy you a drink?"

"Sure, since it looks as though my friend has just picked up my glass by accident. Although he must be a bit tipsy already if he can't tell the difference between beer and vodka and coke."

James laughed again. "Come on, I will get you a new one." He led me through the dancers to the bar.

Five minutes later we were re-hydrated and dancing again. He is a much better dancer than Scorpius was.

XXX

It was just going on for midnight when we were interrupted.

"Rose, I really think that we need to go, Scorpius is completely plastered. We need to get him home, now before he consumes any more alcohol." Leila sounded very flustered.

"Okay Leila, I will be right there." I turned back to James. "I guess this is goodbye then?"

"It doesn't need to be. Let me help you out with, Scorpius was it?"

"That's sweet, but really you don't have to."

"No, no. It's okay I want to." He sounded as though he really did.

"Okay then, I guess we will need all the help we can get." We started walking towards our table. "Jesus, Scorpius. How much have you had to drink?" he really did look a mess. His eyes and cheeks were red, he looked pale, as though he was either going to faint or be sick. He was also murmuring to himself, it sounded like a load of gibberish to me. "Okay, come on, up you get." I put his arm around my shoulder and helped him up. Ben grabbed his other arm. Together we managed to get him outside before he threw up in the gutter.

"Jesus Scorpius! Watch it mate." Ben quickly took a step back to avoid the splatter of the vomit. "Come on we need to get him home NOW!"

"Are you kidding me Ben? His father will kill him if he sees him like this. Not to mention that he lives a good few miles away. That's a good point how did he get here?"

"The answer to that is tucked safely under my bed," Leila replied sending a pointed look at James. I nodded and grabbed Scorpius's arm again.

"Well where can he stay then?"

"I guess he will have to come back to my place, but if I get in trouble with my folks I hold you responsible." Leila did not look happy about this. "What will I tell my folks if the see him?"

"I don't know Leila, tell them his drink got spiked and he was in no condition to make it home." Leila gave me a glare that clearly said you will so pay for this! I glared back before setting off in the direction of Leila's house with Scorpius.

We got around half way there before Scorpius collapsed against me; causing me to fall to the ground with him on top of me. I saw Ben and Leila lift Scorpius while James helped me up. For the rest of the way there James fireman lifted him and carried him with what seemed like ease.

We had dropped Leila and Scorpius off at her house and Ben had gone back to his house (which, conveniently, was next door but one), it was just me and James left. We walked a few blocks in a comfortable silence. Then James broke it.

"So, did you have a good time tonight?"

"Yes thanks, you're a very good dancer. Much better than the one you just carried home," I gave a small giggle. "He kept stepping on my toes."

"Are you and he…"

"Oh, no nothing like that. We are just good friends." James seemed relieved.

We had just reached the end of my street when I remembered that Albus had left my jacket in the bush. Why in the bush I don't know but I guess it is handy when I come home at a little after one and I don't want to set off their alarms. I leant over it and felt around for my jacket. It didn't take too long. I put it on and buttoned it up. James was looking a little confused.

"Just in case my dad caught me"

He gave me a smile and we continued to walk down the road. We came to my house all too soon.

"Well, this is me. I guess this is goodbye."

"I guess so. Lets at least make it a memorable one." He took a step closer to me, lent down and planted a soft kiss on my lips. My arms went up around his neck and pulled him in closer to deepen the kiss. After several moments we pulled away, both breathless.

"I guess I might see you around then Rose?"

"I guess, bye James."

"Bye Rose."

With one last look at his retreating form I also turned and began to walk up the drive. Just as I was about to go inside I heard a crack, as though someone had apperated. I quickly turned around; no one was there, not even James. I shrugged it off, maybe it was because I needed to sleep.

I shut the door as quietly as possible and crept back up the stairs. I didn't even get changed before I fell asleep on my bed.


A/N: okay what did you think did you like or not? you need to tell me because i have never written a story in this way before and need to know if it is okay. and for those of you who have read run away with me and complained about the length there you go this one is 3,572 words long. : )

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