So this chapter introduces Scorpius and Albus' friendship more, as well as the relationship between Scorp and Dom. We also meet some new characters (:
I'm glad my birthday is out the way; it means I get to look forward to a family Christmas. Did I say look forward to? I meant dread; granddad, grandma, mum and dad in the same room going on about pure bloodlines and how muggle borns are a disgrace and such. It's not how I plan on spending Christmas day after unwrapping an overly expensive gift that I'll never use. Either way I still get on the train back to London with Nate and Sebastian, hoping the Weasley bunch decides to stay at Hogwarts this year. The journey to London is more boring than the journey to Hogwarts, finding ways to pass the time was the fun part. We played nearly a hundred rounds of exploding snap, bought our weight in chocolate frogs, sugar quills and Bertie Botts Beans, not to mention watching two 7th years hex each other outside the compartment we were in. Let's say I was glad when I saw the dull smoky rooftops of London city. One thing I wasn't glad to see was that not only had the Weasley's come home for Christmas, they had all come home together; Two blonde, two dark skinned, two brunette and 1 red head. I was starting to realise what dad meant by half the school being Weasley-Potter's. In a futile attempt to hide from the boat load of them coming my way and slide past a passing luggage trolley before colliding with a statue. Or not; looking up I see my annoying second cousin, Teddy; his hair a festive green for the season.
"Watch where you're going kiddo," he laughs to me while I just snarl at the name.
"Shut up Ted," I snap back before I realise that there is now blonde intertwining with the green. Crap the older Weasley girl I met on the train, what was her name again? I can't remember but she was snogging the face off my cousin and that was my cue to leave. And what did I see when I turned to walk away? Dad with the biggest scowl on his face I think I've ever seen. It was that moment I realised I was surrounded by Weasley's. Oops.
"Dad I can explain," I shout as he's making his way back through the barrier, I follow him lugging my bag onto my back; I'm glad I decided to travel light. He was angry, I could tell because that vein in the back of his neck was twitching again, and I know I should be worried. The walk through London to Diagon Alley was lovely; we had a nice chat about my first few months at school. Yeah right; dad didn't speak to the whole walk and he only actually spoke when he pushed the door of Borgin and Burkes open, saying hello to an old school friend. I hate this place; it's full of creepy dark arts stuff which is more my dad's thing than mine. This is where we floo from because this is the least crowded place, and being a reformed death eater, dad wasn't exactly liked around this place. When we're back the best welcome I got was the house elf taking my bag; mum was busy working and dad was annoyed still. Sod this I'm not sticking around to find out that I'm grounded for the rest of Christmas break. I suppose climbing from my bedroom window at 7am is too cliché but right now I couldn't care less, I needed out this house. Malfoy Manor isn't definitely a step up from the house mum and dad got together, a three bedroom detached in the middle of nowhere. Fortunately for me it was about an hour's walk from Godrics Hollow, which is where Nate and Sebastian live. It wasn't a very fascinating walk, I must say, but watching a muggle trying to get his leg out between the bars of a metal fence lightened my mood slightly and getting to Godrics Hollow for 7:45 made things better. I'd sent a floo message to Nate to meet me in the park at 8 so I had time to kill since Godrics Hollow is rather small. Sweets and pop first, then sitting on a swing waiting. I swear all Slytherin's need to get watches, it's. 8:35 and he's not turned up so I just mull my way through my sweets until I hear a familiar voice.
"Wouldn't expect to see you around here, Malfoy."
"Lovely to see you as well, Potter," I shouted back as Albus walked towards me letting his pet Dog off its leash and sitting on the swing beside me.
"And what reason have you honoured Godrics Hollow with your presence for?" he asked, clearly shocked to see a Malfoy here, let alone me.
"Family issues, let's just say I'm not really up for sticking around at home and I was supposed to meet someone here at 8, but by the looks of things I've been stood up," I say laughing to myself at how corny that sounded.
"That's too bad. It was my turn to walk Cooper, lily walked him yesterday apparently," he muttered. I was quite amused at this but I had to ask.
"What's it like having siblings?"
"You're an only child?" he asked as I smirked.
"Is this the question came now?"
"Are you up for that game?" he smirked back.
"Well where's the trophy store 'cause you're gonna lose Potter!" We both laughed, which surprised me. Who would have known I'd be sat on a park laughing with Albus Potter.
"I'd better go anyway, Scorpius. Dom and Rose are coming around later with Molly and Louis for dinner. Do you fancy coming? Would be great to have a non-family member there."
I ponder for moment thinking about what dad would say. Ah screw dad, this is my life.
"Sure Potter," I say. "As long as you don't serve broccoli, I hate that stuff!"
What have I gotten myself into? Not only did Rose's dad flip when he saw who was sitting playing Xbox with Albus and James, but Molly, who was a year younger, wouldn't stop staring at me. It creeped me out enough that I rudely excused myself before dessert. Although the food was lovely, Ginny was a great cook; apparently she'd taken after her mum, whoever that was. Harry was cool as well; didn't care about my last name, he wanted to know Scorpius not Draco's son. Although it's cold I sit on the back wall in just my jeans and top, I'll be toasty and warm when I go inside then.
"So explain to me why you've become best buds with Albus all of a sudden?" Dominique came and sat with me about 5 minutes ago but hadn't spoken; I never realised how socially awkward I actually am. Shrugging lightly I just mutter a reply to her.
"Maybe because he sees what no one else sees in me: more than just a Malfoy"
"I see more than just a Malfoy too, you know. And you barely give me a second look. I see a constellation trying to get away from the burning sun on his shoulders. I know you've been avoided me and Albus. Ever since the sorting you've been off with us; is it because of our family history?" Wow was I that obvious?
"Dom I'm sorry if you think I've been avoiding you, it's not like that." Stop lying to yourself, and her, idiot. There's silence for a few more minutes until I turn to say something and realise she's not even there. Talk about being sneaky; she'd made her way off the wall and back to the house without him realising. It's only then I realised why I was so entranced by this girl and her sister.
"She's a Veela?" I mutter creating a giggle from the other side of me. Startled by the laugh I fall backwards and land in a poison ivy bush. Perfect. Looking up I see Molly now stood on the wall walking along it trying not to fall. And now I'm itchy, even better. Tonight has just been full of happiness, better get out this bush before Molly falls on me then.
"You're right about Dommie and Viccie, Scorpie. We have three Veela's in our family; Fleur IsabelleWeasley, Victoire Charité Weasley and Dominique Étoile Weasley," she said trying to balance on one foot on the wall.
"So what does that mean then? I know that they get angry and stuff, but I think the only time I've seen Dom angry was when James set a wet-start firework off at her within the first week of term."
"It means you can be attracted to her without realising it yourself, and she can charm you to want to kiss her and stuff. I don't think she's very in control of it yet though, with her only being young. Still you'd better watch out, Scorpie; she's got the temper of a pureblooded Veela, rather than an eighth," she said jumping down off the wall and rolling before standing up and running into the house; weird kid.
The tension in my house is unreal; you'd think I'd snogged a Weasley in front of dad. I was glad when Christmas day arrived cause it meant Zach and I could disappear for a few hours without question from the parents, plus they would always be drunk by the time we got home anyway which was fun to watch. New Year was the same except with more people around because dad decided to host a party. At one point I ended up sat up on the roof terrace dropping water bombs on passing cars and people with Nate and Sebastian. Turns out Nate's dad had to go to the office to work, so he had to stay back and watch his little sister, which is why he didn't show. Sebastian was showing us what his muggle born mother bought him for Christmas; it was supposedly used for communication but how you can communicate by talking into a plastic brick like thing I didn't understand. Soon enough though I was sat back on the train to Hogwarts; I told dad I wasn't coming home for Easter, mainly because he still wasn't talking to me after the whole being surrounded by Weasley's thing, but partly because I wanted to spend some time alone which is great when you get two weeks alone at Easter. I suppose the next few months drag on a bit, but by the time Easter comes I'm surprised I've not had a kick between the legs.
Chapter 5 soon-ish probably tomorrow or the day after; i've not been so good so writing is slow.