A/N I tried writing with more detail, and I am pretty sure I failed. Hopefully, my writing will get better as I continue with the story. Oh and thank you to the people that reviewed...it kind of makes my day! =) And I am very sorry because Scorpius doesn't appear in this chapter. I kind of feel bad about it, so I will try to post chapter 4 in a couple of days. I promise Scorpius is in chapter 4. Oh and tomorrow is my birthday, so the chapter probably won't be posted until after that.
I turned around and faced none other than Lulu Longbottom, my BFF.
She smiled brightly at me and cheerfully said, "I knew you weren't over Drew. I guess he's in the maybe pile too."
"I am so over Drew Wood," I said in the most convincing tone I could come up with.
She gave me a disbelieving smile and condescendingly said, "Sure."
I rolled my eyes and frustratingly said, "I am...hey wait a sec. How did you get here? You were upstairs."
She snickered and said, "I came down here to see what was taking you so long. Then I found you flirting with brother's best friend. You guys were so caught up in each other that both of you didn't even notice me."
I shrugged my shoulders and finally took a sip of coffee which was kind of cold but still satisfying.
Lulu sighed, dragged me over to the couch, and said, "C'mon give me the details! I'm leaving today, and we need as much Lulu-Lily time as possible because Merlin knows we don't get any at Hogwarts."
I told her every last detail of the Drew-coffee encounter. She ended up laughing, smacking me in the arm, and giving me the title of 'flirt'. After I told her what happened, she had to go home. Then about an hour later, Drew left too.
They had to leave because the last days of summer were 'family time'. Dad and Mom set it up, so we wouldn't waste our summers away spending time with friends and not them. Apparently, we don't spend enough time with them, but I mean c'mon we go to boarding school. How much time could we possibly spend with them?
By the time everyone left, it was time for dinner. James, Albus, and I all went to the dining room. Even though 'family time' isn't much fun, it is kind of cool to not have to fight for food or with food.
James spent most of the time telling us about how he found the perfect flat to live in, and that he was recruited by Puddlemere United. He is the best seeker…he even gives Dad a run for his money.
I loved how James had everything planned out. Even when he was a first year, he always knew he wanted to be a professional quidditch player. It was kind of nice to watch my brother's dream come true.
Albus spent the whole time telling us what he wanted to do after this year. You see, even Albus has a plan. He's going to be a healer. Albus is brilliant. Probably the smartest person at the table…he knows absolutely everything. He is even Head Boy. No surprise there.
After Albus is done, I know they are going to ask me questions. But I don't have a plan. I never did. I don't even know what boy I like let alone what I want my future to be.
Then my mom smiled at me and asked, "Is there anything you want to tell us, Lily?"
I looked at her and mumbled, "Um…not really. Oh yeah, I am a prefect."
My dad smiled and exclaimed, "That's great, Lily! Why didn't you tell us sooner?"
I just shrugged.
My mom beamed at me and said, "You should be proud. It's nothing to be ashamed of."
Then James smiled and asked, "How's quidditch? Do you think you have a chance this year?"
I instantly lit up and exclaimed, "Of course we do! We come in second every year, but this is Slytherin's year! I can feel it!"
Then James arrogantly stated, "Well, it will be easier to win especially since I'm gone."
I smiled and said, "You're just saying that because you know Gryffindor is going to lose this year. In fact, if I remember correctly, you almost lost last year."
He glared and said, "Whatever, Lils. I caught the snitch. Malfoy just isn't a good seeker."
I stood up and exclaimed, "That's BS and you know it. Scorpius beat you one out of the two games we played against you."
He slid down in his chair, crossed his arms, and said, "But he lost when it mattered."
Then my mom put a hand on my shoulder, pushed me until I was sitting down, and said, "I think that's enough quidditch talk."
There was silence for a while, but it didn't last too long. You can always count on Al, to break the silence. I don't know why, but he always does.
Al stared at me and asked in an accusatory tone, "Since when do you call Malfoy, 'Scorpius'."
Now I could feel all eyes on me including my dad's.
You see Scorpius doesn't have the best reputation. He's a basic bad boy...hated by all that is Gryffindor, Potter, and Weasley…has womanizing ways…and lots of other things too. But I never paid much attention because he was always nice to me. I wouldn't exactly say we were friends…more like friendish.
Then James just had to say, "Oh, is he your boyfriend?"
I sighed and said, "No, and he's my quidditch captain. Of course, I call him by his first name."
Then I could see everyone visibly relax.
But James had to ruin it by saying, "So who is your boyfriend? I mean I was up all night listening to you and Lulu giggle about something."
Stupid James. Stupid, stupid, evil James who can't keep his mouth shut.
Then my mom just had to ask, "Is there a special boy in your life?"
Ugh…I kind of just wanted to say, "Yeah, Mom, there's three actually."
I could never actually say that though. It might give Dad a heart attack. I could see the Daily Prophet headline already, 'Voldemort couldn't kill the great Harry Potter, but his own daughter could…get the inside scoop from Rina Skeeter.'
I just awkwardly said, "Nope. No boyfriends or boys."
My dad relaxed again.
My mom gave me a disbelieving look and stated, "Surely, there must be some boy. I mean you never once mentioned anyone in any of your letters."
My dad tensed again. James and Albus looked highly amused though.
Why on earth was my so called mother doing this to me? Oh yeah, probably because I don't tell her much, but name a teenage girl who actually discusses every bit of information with their parents. She was probably just pissed because most of my letters said,
Hi Mom and Dad!
How are you? I am doing great. Quidditch is amazing. James is a dunderhead. Albus is a know it all. But what else is new? Anyways, I love you both!
Bye,
Lily
Actually, that's what all of them pretty much said. I didn't send many letters home, but hey I was busy. I had school work, quidditch pratice, and detention like everyday. Plus, Scorpius is the Nazi coach. He wants to win more than anything.
I just shook my head.
I've never actually had a boyfriend. I have had dates before. A lot of them actually, and I'm not completely inexperienced. I mean don't get me wrong though…I have never had sex. But I've been kissed many times. Actually now that I think about it, I did have a boyfriend, but we only lasted like a month. Adrian Zabini. He said that the only reason we were ever together was because we were both hot and great kissers, and I agreed with him. He was a pretty good boyfriend too…he always bought me candy. But the whole thing just fell apart, and I didn't really mind.
Then my mom asked, "Well, who are your friends? The only one we really know is Lulu."
My mom really needs to stop trying to have mother-daughter moments.
I sighed and replied, "Well, I hang out with my quidditch team a lot, my roommates, the Ravenclaw study buddies, and sometimes if I get really bored…I hang out with Al and Drew."
My dad chuckled, and even my mom smiled. Maybe this dinner wouldn't be too bad after all.
