The 12 years of ScoRose

One shot #1- First Year

Plot: Rose is upset and is eager to return home for the holidays. Scorpius is bored. Let's see how this plays out...

I. First Year

Rose wasn't used to being away from her family for this long. Sure, she absolutely loved Hogwarts, but her heart yearned for home. It wasn't easy for an eleven-year-old to be away from her parents for nearly 5 months. Rose thought it unreasonable. Why must the first break of the year be Christmas? Why not any earlier?

As a simple-minded first year who didn't know of the dangers of the outside world, Rose felt as if she was powerful and she could do anything. Being the half-Granger that she was, took it upon herself to speak to the Headmistress about extending and moving up breaks. When McGonagall heard Miss Weasley's complaint, she only laughed and gave Rose a "we'll see." Unhappy with the response she received, Rose stubbornly marched up to the library and sulked in the corner, knowing that none of her cousins would bother coming up there.

Of course, the Weasley in her didn't think the whole situation through. Even if Albus, James, Vic, and Dom weren't regulars to the library, it didn't mean she would avoid everyone close to her. So, it was just her luck that Scorpius Malfoy, being the git he was, showed up when she least wanted to see him.

The git took a seat next to Rose started talking. Buried too deep in her thoughts, Rose didn't hear a word. When Scorpius realized this. He began to poke her shoulder, over and over again. She ignored for a brief period of time before getting really ticked off and cursing at him. Taken aback, Scorpius set his hands down and lightly drummed on the table impatiently.

"So, Weasley, why the long face?"

"McGonagall won't have a proper conversation with me. I swear, everyone treats me as a child who doesn't know anything. It's aggravating."

"Hmm… Interesting. What'd you want from her?"

"Oh, I asked her why we don't have any breaks until the term ends for the Christmas holidays. She laughed at me and said, 'we'll see' when I asked her to look into it."

"Oh, that's a wonderful idea."

"Okay, What do you really want, Malfoy?"

"Um… Nothing. I was bored and decided to come up here. It was just my luck that I found you sitting here, and came to bug you," replied Scorpius, snarkily.

"Don't you have anything better to do with your time?"

"Nope," said Scorpius, popping the "p".

"What about our essay on bezoars?"

"Finished."

"Transfiguration homework?"

"Done."

"Defense assignment?"

"Check."

"Binns' 3-roll essay?"

"It has been written."

"Astronomy charts?"

"They've been filled out."

"Herbology paper. You know how Longbottom can get when we don't finish on time."

"I just completed that. Stop being so boring, Weasley. Talk to me."

"About…" Rose questioned, one eyebrow raised.

"I don't know. Anything. Oh! What are you doing during our holiday?"

"Do you really have to ask Scorpius? I'll most likely spend the holiday over at the Burrow. Grandma Weasley will give us all sweaters and fudge. Lily and Hugo will complain about not being able to attend Hogwarts. Dad will do something stupid, Mum will yell at him, Aunt Ginny will join in for fun, and Uncle Harry will be laughing. The same thing happens every year, except now, I'll have my own Hogwarts story to tell. It won't just be Victoire and Dominique and James and Teddy. Albus and I will get a chance to share too. Honestly, I've started to get tired out Dom's constant stealing of the spotlight. Vic maybe the older one, but Dom won't give a second thought about it. Once she starts talking, she won't stop. What about you?"

"Oh, I'm not doing much. It'll probably just be Mum, Dad, and I. We'll probably go check on the manor and see how it's being maintained. After all, your mother has demanded that we pay the house-elves in person. Grandmother and Grandfather may come to visit, though I really hope they don't bring Great Uncle Rodolphus. The man is insane. Apparently, ever since Great Aunt Bellatrix was killed, Rodolphus has been unstable. He has reverted back to childhood. Grandmother and Grandfather are practically his babysitters. Oh, and we may go to see Great Aunt Andromeda and Teddy, without my grandparents' knowledge, of course. They're still not comfortable around Aunt 'Meda. Even though it's been a while. Yeah, I'm not doing anything interesting. You, on the other hand, will be. Have fun! I'll see you at the station," Scorpius left, not bothering to wait for a response.

Rose didn't know what just happened. He had come up to her, let her talk, spoke to her, and then left. Understanding him would take some time, for sure.

The next day, the two sat in the same compartment and chatted more about their upcoming holidays and weird relatives. When arriving at Platform 9 ¾, Scorpius turned back at her, winked, then went to join his family. For some reason, this gesture sent shivers through Rose's spine. She figured it was just chilly.

That night, right before drifting off to sleep, an image of a certain blonde boy popped into her head. Oh, she couldn't wait to get back to Hogwarts.

There you have it, One shot #1. Today is technically the 12th day from Christmas, and this story will be following the 12 years of ScoRose Christmas'. I'll see you tomorrow with one shot #2.

I apologiz in advance for the days that I do miss, I swear I will make it up.

By the way, I am really not happy with the weather here. I live in Chicago, and it's in the 40s and 50s. It's the middle of December! It should be snowing and cold. Instead, it's sunny and warm. I WANT SNOW!

Love y'all,

-AnnabethGinevraJacksonPotter