A/N: So this story has been playing on my mind for a while. It's the first fanfic I have posted so I appreciate any comments good and bad. It is entirely D/H Compatible except that Rose is 3 years older than Hugo, I don't know if the age gap is mentioned anywhere in the book though. I'll be updating one to two chapters a week unless I get bored at uni and write more! Please enjoy. Rated T at the moment for some swearing/later chapters.
Disclaimer: Ps, it's not my story, just my plot.
Chapter 1:
Rose swung her long hair over her shoulder and smiled. Sitting at the kitchen table on the first day of holidays, she and parents were listening to Hugo go on and on about his first term at Hogwarts. He was currently describing the Griffindor common room, though of course both his parents had been in that house. It sounded a lot bigger than the Ravenclaw one, thought Rose, though with Hugo's track record it was nearly definite that he was exaggerating.
Rose glanced at her mother and mouthed, 'big news!' Hermione grinned and nodded. Rose couldn't wait to tell her mum everything, and get her help figuring out a way to break the news to Ron.
Hugo finally paused for a breath and Rose jumped up.
'I'm going to make some tea, anyone else?'
'I'll help you.' Hermione replied.
'Tell dad about the first Ravenclaw/Griffindor Quidditch match Hugo,' Rose added over her shoulder as she and her mum walked into the kitchen. Although Rose hated Quidditch, Hugo was a diehard fan and hoped to get on the Griffindor team next year.
Hermione pointed her wand at the door and muttered, 'Muffliato.' Catching Rose's smirk she quickly added, 'and don't you dare tell your dad, you know what he's like when I use that spell.'
Rose laughed out loud and started finding cups and teabags. Even though they lived in a wizarding house, Hermione liked them all to understand about muggles and not take magic for granted.
'Good going on the Quidditch conversation. We have hours now so go ahead. Big news?' Hermione asked.
Rose, who although had inherited Hermione's brains, thus her place in Ravenclaw house, also had her dad's sense of fun. She faced her mum and grinned.
'So...I got asked out. And I said yes. I like him so much mum! Can I ask him over to stay for a few days! Please!' She said this all in one breath, sounding not unlike Hugo had all morning.
'Slow down Rosie!' Hermione grinned, 'start from the beginning. Who is it, do I know him?'
Rose took a deep breath. She knew that this was going to be the hardest part. She also knew that she could count on her mum not react like dad and Uncle Harry, hell and the whole Weasley clan! Her mum was definitely not prejudiced and didn't hold grudges like some people, ahem Ron!
Rose looked down at her hands and said softly, 'Scorpius Malfoy.'
Her mother's eyes widened and the grin vanished.
'Malfoy? No.'
This was the last reaction in the world Rose had expected.
'Mum! I can't believe you of all people are holding a grudge against someone you have never even met! Scorp isn't his father!'
'I forbid you from seeing this boy again. And you most definitely are not to go out with him!'
'He's a Ravenclaw too, and one of my best friends! I am not going to be able to stop seeing him even if I wanted to, which I don't!' Rose was crying by now; the anger in her mother's eyes was evident, even if she didn't understand why it was there.
'Rose, do not argue with me. This isn't up for discussion.'
'Why would you ruin this for me? It's not like it's a huge deal, we haven't even kissed yet.'
Hermione visibly relaxed when Rose said this, but she still looked furious. 'Go to your room Rose. You are forbidden to speak to him, do you understand?'
Rose pushed past Hermione and ran out of the kitchen and upstairs to her room. Ron and Hugo looked up confused as Hermione followed her upstairs to her own bedroom looking upset and angry.
Ron shook his head at Hugo's questioning look. 'Don't ask Huey. What happened after the bludger hit Thompson?'
Hermione slammed her door shut and picked up a quill. After writing a brief note she called Mika, their owl, and attached the letter to her leg. Giving Mika a quick stroke she led her to the window and watched her fly away. Her note had contained only five words:
We need to talk. H.
A/N: Sooo..? Hope you liked it! Next chapter up now. - Jade
