Upside down
The next day, everyone said goodbye and aboarded the train into spring break. Rose sat quietly while everyone chatted, she was excited to see her family again, but also upset that she was leaving Hogwarts. As she arrived home, Lily and Hugo ran up to her and hugged her, James, and Albus. Hermione kissed her on the cheek and hugged her lovingly, Rose was so glad she was home. She had unpacked her luggage, which was filled with clothes enough for a week. At dinner, Hermione had cooked a big meal enough for everyone to have 3 fillings of rice, Rose was so full she had a hard time finishing her 2nd cup of hot chocolate. At 9 p.m. she walked upstairs to her bedroom and saw that her owl was holding a letter between he's beaks. Right on it, in neat writing said, to: Rose, From: Scorpius. Rose quickly opened the letter and read it.
Dear Rose,
I hope you arrived at home safely and happily. I am doing well here at the manor but I still miss Hogwarts and everyone there. Send me a reply as soon as you can and remember to send me a letter every night. Goodnight, and sleep tight.
, Scorpius
Rose sighed happily and scribbled a reply.
Dear Scorpius,
Hi! I have been welcomed home by my loving family (as usual) and I also miss Hogwarts. Of course I will send a letter to you everyday, as it is the right thing to do. Thank you again for accompanying me every night teaching and having fun, my grades have improved already! Goodnight to you too. (Even if you might get this in the morning)
, Rose
She reread the letter a few times and put it in an envelope, gave it to the owl and it flew away. The next morning the sun shone bright across the sky and Rose ran downstairs for breakfast. "Good morning." Hermione said.
"You too, mom." She saw her favourite bacon and egg sandwich on her plate and started eating quickly. Suddenly James gasped at something in the newspaper and handed it to Hermione. He pointed at something and she shook her head in shock. Rose raised her head in wonder.
"Can I talk to you, dear?" Rose noticed Hermione was talking to her so she walked towards what her mother was waving to.
"Yes?" She asked. Hermione showed her the article. The headline was Weasley and Malfoy: Dating? And on the bottom there was a picture of Rose and Scorpius dancing together. Rose gasped in shock as she read the article.
Yes, it is true. I, Joklo Skeeter have confirmed that Rose Weasley and Scorpius Malfoy are dating. They danced together, and some people said he had kissed her on the cheek. The picture was taken by John Creevey, and he was happy to give it to me. The Slytherin and Gryffindor being together has been the first time in history. I'm Joklo Skeeter, signing off.
Rose's mouth opened in shock as she looked at her mother's eye. "I don't know how to react. Your father has been an enemy with Draco Malfoy for so long; I don't think he would be very happy if he hears about this. I—
"Scorpius is not like he's father! He is nice and caring!" Rose interrupted. Hermione sighed and looked down.
"Hi, everyone! Good morning!" Ron Weasley said as he walked down the stairs. "What's everyone so nervous about?" Ron looked around and Rose gulped. He walked towards Rose and Hermione and looked down at the article. While he was reading Hermione glanced at her daughter worryingly, frightened of what's going to happen. Ron finished reading and looked at he's daughter. "Is this true?" Well there was no point in lying, Rose nodded. "YOUR DATING A MALFOY?" he shouted. "DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE FAMILY HAS DONE TO US? WHAT DISASTER WE HAD TO GO THROUGH? HOW COULD YOU?"
"Well, we aren't really dating." Rose stammered. "And he isn't like the others, he is very nice not at all like he's father." She added quickly.
"DO NOT ANSWER BACK! YOU CANNOT DATE A MALFOY!" Ron turned to James. "WHY DIDN'T YOU STOP HER?"
"I tried to, but she wouldn't listen." James said and noticed that it was the first time he's uncle has ever shouted or get mad before.
"IF JAMES COULDN'T STOP YOU… I GUESS I WILL HAVE NO CHOSE BUT TO STOP YOU FROM GOING TO HOGWARTS!" Silence fell in the house. Everyone starred at Ron Weasley, not believing what he or she just heard. The first to break the silence was Hermione.
"Surely you don't mean that...?" She croaked.
"If that's what we have to do." Ron said. The anger boiling inside Rose exploded she ran up to her room, locked it and sat on her bed crying. She didn't know how long it was, what time it was she just cried and cried. With a last wipe on her eye she reached her quill and wrote on the parchment.
Dear Scorpius,
I am depressed an upset, because there are things troubling me. My parents don't understand what I am feeling. They said I couldn't go to Hogwarts anymore, and I can't see you or talk to you. I have been crying for so long, I don't know what to do. I thought it over and I really want to run away from home. I have the best time in Hogwarts and I want to be there. What do I do?
Love,
Rose
Rose nodded after rereading it. Tied it to the owl and sat down beside the window. The owl fluttered away. Rose curled up in a ball and fell into deep sleep.
She woke up abruptly by the knock on the door. The sun shone brightly on her and she opened the door. Hermione stood there holding a tray of food. "I made you your favourite food, do you want some?" She asked.
"I'm not hungry, I want to be alone." Rose closed the door and sat on her bed. Tears rolled down her eye and she decided to read something. Suddenly there was some tapping on the window and Rose rushed over and opened it. The owl was soaking wet, Rose looked out and saw that it was raining. The opened the envelope and it wrote.
Dear Rose,
Do not worry everything will be ok. Trust me, I will try my best to sort things out. Don't think about running away, you parents care about you and it would hurt badly if you do, stay calm, I promise everything will be ok.
Scorpius
