Although Rose was in a different house than Albus and Scorpius the three remained close and spent every minute they could together. Rose and Scorpius competed against each other in class. Hoping to prove that one of them was smarter than the other. Rose was like her mother. She was smarter than most, but unlike her mother she was not the smartest witch of her age. Scorpius succeeded in the History of Magic while she succeeded in Potions. Every other class they were evenly matched. While Albus learned to get used to their constant bickering.
The three sat in the library, studying for an upcoming potions test. Albus sighed trying to figure out how to make a forgetfulness potion.
"Rose I need help." He whined looking over at his cousin. What caught his eye was Scorpius staring at Rose as she worked. He smirked slightly but hid it well when Rose looked up.
"What is it Albus?'
"I cannot remember the forgetfulness potion." Rose laughed slightly.
"Are you sure someone did not use the potion on you to make you forget how to make it?" Albus rolled his eyes while Scorpius chuckled quietly at her joke.
"Make sure you write this down Albus, and I would check yours Scorpius. You know, just incase it is wrong." Rose said smirking.
"I am always right Rosie." She rolled her eyes and turned towards her cousin.
"Okay first, you must add two drops of Lethe River water to your cauldron. Then you heat for twenty seconds. Next you add two valerian sprigs and stir clockwise three times. Then you wave your wand over it and leave it brew for 45-60 minutes." Albus nodded and finished writing the first part of the potion.
"After you let it brew you must add two measures of standard ingredient to the mortar, along with four mistletoe berries. Crush that into a medium-fine powder and add it to your cauldron. Stir five times counter clockwise and then wave your wand over it again to finish it." Albus stared at his cousin in amazement.
"How do you remember all of that." Rose laughed and smiled down at him from where she stood.
"It comes naturally I guess." She went back to her seat and glanced over at Scorpius to see him scribbling out notes and writing new ones.
"Thought you said you are always right." She stated looking into his icy blue eyes.
"Well most of the time." He muttered and looked away from her. Albus saw the slight blush that crept up his friend's cheek but did not say anything.
The trio made their way back to their rooms for the night. Albus and Scorpius made there way down to the dungeon to the Slytherin commons room.
"So Rose huh?" Albus asked looking at his friend. Scorpius looked at him slightly surprised.
"What do you mean?" Albus shook his head.
"You like her don't you?" Scorpius shrugged.
"As a friend, she brags to much and thinks she is the best at everything. Like she is the brightest witch of her age." Albus laughed at his friend's response.
"Whatever you say Scorpius." He yelled behind him as he entered the commons. Scorpius took a shaky breath. He calmed himself and followed Albus into the dark common room.