Chapter One - The Game
It all started with a game of truth or dare. Who knew things would become so complicated. For you to really understand, let me back up to that fate filled night.
Room of Requirement
"Truth or dare", shouted James, his face full of anticipation at what might be revealed.
Everyone agreed to play and Rose said, "And to make sure everyone will tell the truth we'll need a truth potion."
Right after she said this a vial of clear, odorless liquid appeared. She picked it up and said," You've gotta love this room, I believe its veritaserum", as she picked it up and sniffed it.
Everyone sat in a circle and James said, "Alright, since I suggested this game, I'll go first."
"Truth or dare, Albus", he said wickedly.
"Truth", replied Albus. "Okay let's see, what shall I ask", he said with a mock thoughtful look on his face.
"Ah, I know, who do you fancy", he asked with a look of satisfaction on his face.
"Jenna Wood", he said and promptly went red with embarrassment.
"Truth or dare, Hugo", he said quickly to get the attention off of his face.
"Dare", he said not wanting anyone to know what he's hiding.
"I dare you to kiss Mary Thomas", he said with an evil grin on his face. Hugo's face filled with horror at the thought of kissing her.
"But she's obsessed with me, she'll probably think I like her", he said as his stomach started to sink.
"Well, cousin that's your problem, not mine, tomorrow's Valentine's Day so you can do it then", replied Albus.
"That's really mean, to get the poor girl's hopes up when he doesn't even like her", said Lily.
"Well, a dare's a dare, so he has to do it", replied Albus.
"But what about double dares", cut in Scorpius.
"No one said anything about double dares at the start of the game", replied Albus.
"So, that dare is just plain mean", said Rose angrily.
"Fine, everyone is allowed one double dare, will that satisfy everyone", he said not wanting the argument to get out of hand.
"Thanks, Scorpius", said Hugo.
"I'll do the double dare, what is it", he asked.
"You have to profess your love to Professor Mcgonagall tomorrow at dinner", said Albus.
"Anything's better than having to kiss Mary", replied Hugo with a grin.
"Hey, its past eleven, we better go if we don't want to get in trouble", said Lily.
"Okay, we'll continue this game later", said James.
They said their goodbyes and left for their respective common rooms.
Next Day
At breakfast they all met up to discuss their plans for the day.
"I'm going to visit Uncle George at his shop for a while, then go to Honeydukes, grab a butterbeer at The Hog's Head, and finally I'm going to profess my love for Mcgonagall", said Hugo.
"So it's agreed we'll meet up at The Hog's Head for lunch", said Scorpius. They all nodded their heads and left for hogsmeade.
Later that day
"Okay, it's time ", said Albus.
Hugo got up and walked to the staff table, cleared his throat and said, "Professor Mcgonagall, I can't take it anymore, I have to tell you something", he said.
"Yes, boy what is it", she replied worried.
"I love you", he blurted out.
"What", she shouted.
In a slightly lower voice she said, "I think you should see Madam Pomfrey, it is quite clear something is wrong with you", she said.
"Yes, professor", he said and then he turned and walked back to sit with his cousins, Rose and Scorpius. "
That wasn't hard at all", he said as he grinned and sat down. "Now who's up for more truth or dare".