"See you later Weasel-Bee!" Scorpius shouted back as he turned around the corner.

Rose smiled to herself. It was strange how cute that nickname became once you started dating the person that called you it.

"Is he making fun of you again?" She turned round to become face to face with her cousin, Albus.

"No." she sighed. "He..erm.."

"If he is, I can tell James."

"No!" Rose shouted. "No don't tell James. I told you not to tell James last time."

"But James could help."

She shook her head quickly. "No-no..."

"If he's started making fun of you again, you need to tell someone other than me this time."

"He's not making fun of me, Al."

They stood in silence.

"What? Then why did you call you that name?"

"It's his nickname for me."

"You hated it the last time he called you it."

She sighed. "I did...Not anymore."

Albus watched her intently. "Do you...like him? Like, like him like him."

"Yes." she admitted quietly. Albus's eyes widened and she quickly carried on. "He likes me too! We've being going out for two weeks now...and it's going really well."

Albus smiled. "I'm happy for you Rose."

She exhaled heavily in relief. "Thank goodness."

He laughed. "Why were you worried?"

"Well...Just think how James would react if I told him. Or Teddy. Or Dad."

Albus laughed again. "Okay, I can see why you were worried, but you should know I wouldn't react like that. I thought you were smart."

Rose shoved him playfully. "Oi."

They both laughed gently.

"Thank you." she said quietly.

"No problem." He put his arm around her shoulders and they walked to down the empty corridor arm in arm.

"Can you do me a favour?"

"Sure."

"Don't tell anyone. Ever."

"What if you end up marrying him?"

"Then you're the only one invited to the wedding."