Christmas that Was

A/N: Hey everyone thanks for reading the previous chapter. So here's the next one in Scorpius and Rose's story. Please do review so that I know whether you guys really like what I'm writing or not. Enjoy reading :)

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter. It belongs to the Queen - J.K. Rowling. I just own the OCs :)

Scorpius POV

Its been a week since Scorpius sent that letter to his parents and still he hadn't received a reply. He was scared that he would never receive one and his parents have definitely disowned him when he voice his concern to his best friends – Rose and Albus.

"Its been a week and my parents haven't sent me any letter, either they have disowned me or they haven't come out of the shock yet." he said. Rose who was sitting across from him and reading a book shut it and turned to him, "Don't be silly Scorpius, I mean sure they would be shocked but they must be sending you one soon. Just relax." And she was right. After a while they heard a tap on the window and saw Orion, Malfoy's family owl sitting on the pane. Scorpius got up untied the letter, gave him a treat and returned to his friends. He opened the letter and read :

Dear Scorpius,

Sorry for the late reply. I had gone to Grandma Greengrass for a week since she was unwell. No need to worry she is fine now. I just got back and am writing you this letter. Your father and I are very happy that you have made new friends and congratulations for getting into Gryffindor. And don't worry we are not going to disown you. In fact, we are extremely proud of you. Though that can't be said about your Grandfather. He is in utter shock and is unable to speak much nowadays. Thanks to you now I don't have to listen to his babbling. But don't tell your father that I said that. Draco sends his wishes and love.

Love

Mum

After reading the letter Scorpius breathed a sigh of relief. He passed the letter to Al and Rose to read.

"Looks like you really did a favor to your Mum" Al laughed.

Rose joined in and gave Scorp a I-told-you-look and he smiled and said "So are we going for dinner or not? I don't know about you guys but I am starving." Laughing all three headed towards the Great Hall where Rose bid them goodbye and went and sit with her dorm mates.

Rose POV

They were just a week away from their Christmas break and Rose was extremely excited. Christmas the most anticipated event in the Weasley – Potter calendar. They all would gather in the Burrow where they would play Exploding Snap and chat. The younger children would ask the elders especially the first years all sorts of questions about Hogwarts and they would patiently reply. Moreover, Rose would get to be with her family whom she dearly missed at Hogwarts.

With these thoughts in her mind she was finishing her Potions essay when the portrait door opened and Al and a grumpy looking Scorp walked in. As they sat down on the couch opposite to hers asked "What happened to you Scorp? You look upset." He mumbled something and headed towards his dorm. As he stood up and went Rose could notice tears in his eyes and turned to Al.

"What happened to him?" she asked.

"He got a letter from her Mum." He replied.

"Oh. Is there a bad news?" she asked concerned.

"Not exactly. His mother told him that due to some Ministry work his father was going to Italy for a month and she was going with him too. So they couldn't have him home for Christmas and he would have to stay here. Poor Scorp, he'll be left all alone during Christmas" Al sighed and went to his dorm to comfort Scorp. Rose followed.

Scorpius was sitting on his bed and Al and Rose went and sat on either side of him. He seemed to be holding back his tears so Rose gave him a hug. When they parted Scorpius started crying and said, "They always do this to me. Christmas is supposed to be special but they think its just another day. I hate them, I hate them both." Al tried to comfort him by telling all the great things that happen at Hogwarts but it seemed to have little effect on him. He asked them to leave him alone for sometime and they hesitatingly agreed. As Rose was heading towards her own dorm she had an idea. She took a parchment and quill and started writing a letter to her mother.

Dear Mum,

How are you and Dad and Hugo. I am missing you a lot and can't wait to come home for Christmas. You must be wondering why I am writing to you now when I'll be there is a week but I wanted to ask you something. Remember I told you about Scorpius? Can we have him over for Christmas?

His parents are away to Italy for a month and he will have to stay here all alone for Christmas and he is really very upset. Plus he doesn't have any other friend beside us. So please can we have him home?

Waiting for your reply,

Rose

She sealed the parchment in an envelope and attached it to Dawn who flew away. Rose smiled and went to bed waiting for her mother's reply.

Next day during breakfast Rose seemed to be very excited. She often glanced towards the windows waiting for the letter. She even sat with Scorp and Al instead of her Ella. The boys threw her questioning glances but said nothing. Rose waited seemed to get over when Dawn flew from one window and dropped a letter into her legs. She gave her a part of her toast and opened a letter.

Dear Rose,

We are fine and eagerly waiting for you. If he wants you can sure have him over. He will have to share a room with Hugo but we see no problem in having him over. Give our love to Al.

Love

Mum

Rose grinned as she finished the letter and turned to Scorp and Al to share the news with.

Scorpius POV

Two weeks ago had Rose told Scorp that he was invited to her house for Christmas. He couldn't believe it and then she explained how she had sent her mother a letter asking whether he could come over for Christmas and she had agreed. And now he was sitting with the Weasley – Potter clan at the Burrow opening his gifts. He had got a Weasley jumper in red colour with a golden S on it from Mr. & Mrs. Weasley. A bag each of Honeydukes delights from Al, a book on Potions (which happened to be his favorite subject) from Rose, a set of designer robes from Italy from his parents and a box full of Weasley Wizard Wheezes products from Rose's parents.

Initially he was afraid that Weasley – Potter clan wouldn't welcome him because of what his family had done to them. But he was wrong. He was treated as a friend by everyone and soon became the part of family when Mrs. Weasley gave him that jumper. He was even asked question about Hogwarts by the several eager siblings. He never knew how it was to be a part of a big family but if life was going to be like this then he desperately wanted to be a part of one.

Rose father was a little cold towards him at first but when he told him that he wanted to play as Keeper in the Quidditch team someday and his favorite team was the Chudley Cannons he warmed immediately and started talking to him just as he did with Albus or Hugo. He even asked him to call him Ron.

After a week when they were sitting in their compartment at the Hogwarts Express, Scorpius viewed these events back in his mind. He was happy that he got to spend a Christmas without his Grandfather's shouting and the usual fights between him and his father. He looked at Rose and smiled thinking if it wouldn't have been for her, he would have never had such a great holiday.

A/N: This was the last chapter for first year. Next one will be the start of Second Year :)