Wooing Rose Weasley
A/N: Well I have actually finished this one and I hope you like it. I love writing from Scorpius's POV and so am trying another one. I have tried my hand at a little humour – tell me what you think – is it funny when I am trying to be funny or just LAME? Your reviews are always appreciated.
It was another ordinary Spring day at Hogwarts, the skies were blue and crisp save for a few wispy white clouds, flowers were emerging from their winter sleep and the familiar sounds of another confrontation between the Ravenclaw Princess, Rose Weasley, and the Slytherin Prince, Scorpius Malfoy were heard throughout the hallowed grounds of that famous school.
Rose could not understand why the biggest git on the planet… no correct that, the universe, seemed to make it his life's mission to annoy the heck out of her. Here he was, once again, provoking her and just annoying the extremely attractive, petite red head to her wits end.
He was returning from his Quidditch training with his Slytherin peers when he spotted those long auburn curls bouncing down towards the large oak tree she just loved to read under. Her hands holding a book she had been anxiously waiting to arrive - her eyes shining, a slight flush in her cheeks not just from the crisp Spring air but also in excitement and anticipation for what those delicious pages might have inside.
Scorpius gestured to his mates to follow him as he headed off in the direction of the sweet Rose Weasley.
As he neared her and effectively cut across her path he drawled "Ahh Weasley such a library-dork… why don't you drop the book and come for a ride on my broom – you look like you could use a good long ride." The Malfoy heir smirked cheekily at her and held his broom up patting it. His mates sniggered at the double meaning.
Rose coloured bright red and looked completely offended "Piss off Malfoy – I'm not riding your broom or anyone elses for that matter." She sniffed primly, turning away to ignore him and moving to go around him.
Scorpius Malfoy did not like to be ignored and her reactions were just too priceless for him to leave alone.
"Ouch! Such lady-like language Weasley and coming from a Prefect too." He mocked a look of shock on his face his grey eyes mocking her - Rose just rolled her eyes and tried to pass by the infuriating Slytherin.
Scorpius's tall lean frame stepped in front of her to block her path and he held out his broom in front of her "Come on now… just a quickie and don't worry I'll ride behind you – I promise you will enjoy it and I'll bet all your money… all 10 galleons of it… that you'll come back begging for more."
At this his mates were now fully laughing and the diminutive Rose glared up at him her blue eyes flashing as she struggled to keep her temper in check. No-one came within a million miles of annoying her like he did.
"Will - you - just - get - out - of - my – way!" Rose huffed out as she tried to get past him only to find he continued to block her path.
"What is your problem Malfoy?" She glared up at him completely exasperated at this point and her mind was running with possibilities of hexes she could use. However, now that she was a Prefect if she hexed Malfoy she would lose her badge and he knew it – he knew she wouldn't be prepared to lose that precious badge she'd worked so hard for.
Knowing his advantage he pressed it further "You know Weasley you'll die an old fusty spinster unless you loosen up the icy virgin bookworm image you have – I'm just making you an offer that is probably never gonna come your way again… from me or anyone else for that fact." He grinned at her smugly.
The words stung the seventeen year old witch as she felt the pain of the truth to his words. It was true that she had never really had a proper boyfriend. She just never had time what with all her studies, her Prefect duties and not to mention the other Hogwarts committees that she was part of.
She was widely known to be a sometimes standoffish reserved bookworm who basically lived in the library. However, having it said so cruelly to her face made her actually felt the twinge of tears on the way something she had never ever let Malfoy, or anyone else for that fact, see.
Rose's brain was in overdrive and she was distressed that the handsome and fairly popular Scorpius Malfoy could have such an effect on her. Not to mention that he was best mates with that other popular Slytherin, Albus Potter. Their friendship always bugged her and had eventually caused the pretty young woman to distance herself from her favourite cousin.
Oh shit – I'm going to cry – Rose don't cry - Rose don't cry - Rose don't cry. Rose said this over and over in her head like some sort of Mantra in the vain hopes of trying to stop the tears that were now spilling over onto her cheeks. She needed to get away from here – from him - now.
Another first for Rose Weasley as she felt the fight go from her body, not daring to look up at him as she whispered huskily "Scorpius, please let me pass." A tiny barely audible, strangled sob escaped her lips Oh God he must know now Rose flinched inwardly.
Scorpius's eyes widened slightly as he watched the object of his desire for several years crumble in front of him and he caught the glint of tears that she was trying to hide – all because of him. The things Rose never did were a) never use his first name, and b) most certainly never said please and c) most definitely never ever cried.
He felt panic, guilt and concern wash over him as he saw the slight tremble of her shoulders. He knew he had pushed it just too far trying to gain her attention and mentally kicked himself for being so stupid for reverting back to that annoying twelve year old he used to be. Why couldn't he just use his Malfoy charm to woo the gorgeous Rose?
He knew why though, he felt vulnerable and exposed around her and it was his stupid Malfoy defense mechanism coupled with the fact that when he teased her it got her attention. Oh and when he got her attention she just looked so desirable, so delectable when she was angry! It was a brief glimpse of what she would look like if she was aroused, all flushed and trembling.
He quickly moved out of her way hesitating slightly "Shit Rose I was only teasing… just having some fun… I…"
She cut him off "It's always just having some fun or just teasing for YOU! You don't give a stuff about anyone or their feelings – God I HATE you!" and at that moment she really did hate him.
Rose had never said those words to anyone before not even to the irritating blonde in front of her, but after all these years he had just pushed it too far and she had had enough. Rose never thought she would say those words to anyone but at that moment when the tears spilled over and he had been the cause of it she just couldn't hold back that emotion.
Scorpius felt an uncomfortable churning in his stomach as she turned and hurried past now heading back towards the main building of Hogwarts, having now abandoned her initial plans.
He looked at his mates who were now shaking their heads at him and at that moment he fully knew that he had really blown it big time with her and he truly felt ill about what he had said. He had to fix this – he had to tell her he was sorry – had to try and make her understand he didn't mean it, any of it.
He started after Rose but Steven Zabini stopped him by grabbing his arm "Leave it mate – you're the last person she wants to talk to right now... and for the record Scorpius, that was harsh – even for you." And with that the stocky brown haired boy turned and headed for the Slytherin changing rooms. "Come on guys, let's go." The others followed him all looking very subdued.
Scorpius stood there for a long time thinking about the last few years and he realized how foolish he had really been.
He had criticized her looks to put off any possible suitors (and believe me there was plenty of interest in the curvy little redhead).
He had provoked and badgered her until she was at her wits end just so she would get her nose out of her book and notice him.
He had teased her about her family's lack of money and the fact her books were old and tattered, just so she would think him a good catch because he had money and could provide her with anything she wanted.
All of it to no avail and now he had ruined it spectacularly!
The only reason he hadn't been hexed by the Weasleys/Potter clan was only because of his friendship with Albus and the fact that Albus was the only one that knew how he felt about Rose.
He reflected on it all and felt the full weight of his remorse wash over him. Merlin's left nut how was he going to push through the bloody big wall he had created between himself and the only girl who made his heart race and feel as if a fire was raging through his body. He needed to talk to Albus.