When you sit down on a loveseat across from the Malfoys you can't help but say, "This wasn't what I was expecting."
From what you've heard from your family you always imagined this place creepy and dusty and dark. It was anything but. The couple across from you share a knowing smile and you get down to business.
You tell them everything about yourself and Scorpius. From the day you first saw him to the day when he saved you. You tell them that you and Scorpius fight on a daily basis. You tell them everything you know about him and what you've noticed, which is a lot. You don't however notice the way Natalie and Draco share shocked expressions as you drone on.
You've been talking for a really long time. You finally stop and blush when you realize this. Your voice is getting so hoarse and your throat hurts. You feel yourself becoming redder when they don't say anything. You look at your knees. It is silent for a few moments as the Malfoys take in what they've just heard. Your head snaps up when you hear an owl come through the window; it's your mother's owl.
The Malfoys seem to understand, and they motion for you to read the letter. You don't have to, but you read it out loud, "Dear Rose. We all wanted to say we're sorry about jumping to wrong conclusions. I'm worried about you, but I'm trying to convince everyone to just wait for you to come back. Your Aunt Ginny and I are having a hell of a time trying to hold down the fort. I've had to stun Harry and Hugo two times and your father and James even more to keep them here." You giggle at this part but keep reading. "We'll be waiting for both you and Scorpius to return, and honestly dear, try and hurry. Before you leave I hope you tell Mr. and Mrs. Malfoy that we are sorry for this mix up. Never thought this day would come did you Malfoy? I'm apologizing to you. With love always, your mother."
When you look up you see Draco Malfoy letting go and laughing so hard his eyes tear up. It sounds strangely comforting, and exactly like Scorpius' the few times you've heard it. You can't help but smile and laugh when you see Natalie roll her eyes and kiss her husband. It's just as obvious that they love each other as your parents do. And the three of you are all going into fits of laughter. You hear footsteps running through the halls and have the pleasure of seeing Scorpius' face. His mouth dropped open in surprise and his eyes were as round as saucers.
"What in bloody hell is going on?" Scorpius yelled in what seems to you a panicy frantic voice.
For you, time seems to have stopped. Your eyes lock with his and your instantly sober again. You hardly notice the parents leave the room. You can't tell but the Malfoys are sill watching and listening to you from another room.
You don't know what to say so you get up and slowly walk towards him. You obviously shock him by what you do. You hugged him and rested your head against his chest. You're keenly aware of how muscularly he's gotten. He's grown too; you used to be taller than him. He smells good, you think, like a new broomstick and an old well-read book together. You also detect the smell of cinnamon. And you can't place where you've smelt that smell before.
"Thank you Scorpius." You don't realize it, but that's the first time you've ever called him by his first name.
His arms are wrapped around your waist keeping you close to him that's when you remember the smell. It's what Amortentia (love potion) smells like to you. You blush furiously and you're glad Scorpius can't see.
AN: I am going to finish this, I promise. It's just a matter of typing. I hoped you enjoy it and I'd like to say that it took me forever to look for the word in the Half-blood Prince to find what the love potion was called.