A/N: Ok so I wrote this chapter almost a month ago hated it. So now its midnight and my sleeping pills aren't working and I'm trying to get it right. From now on I will try to update every Sunday. I would have gotten around to updating sooner but I was grounded from writing. Hope you enjoy.
Family Secrets
Chapter 7
Rose's POV
I love Quidditch. It's the one time I'm not longer the Slytherin outcast. I'm one of the best beaters the school has ever seen; my uncles are my only rivals. I can't help but be nervous because we lost half our team last year and I'm the new captain. Try outs are today and I have to replace the seeker, two chasers, and the other beater.
Of course Uncle Neville, I mean Professor Longbottom, wanted to talk about my year so far so I am 20 minutes late to my own try outs. "Sorry guys Professor Longbottom needed to talk to me. So as you know we need four new players this year a beater, a seeker, and two chasers. First all those who want to be the new beater come here." Four people line up. Malfoy was in the very front. Who would have guessed he was a beater.
"Malfoy, I would have taken you for a chaser." "Nope I'm a beater, not as good as you or your uncles, but I can play." "Well we will see about that." Did I just have a civil conversation with Malfoy? Hmm, I guess Quidditch brings everyone together.
Wow. Malfoy is an amazing beater. I hate to say it but he defiantly has the spot. "Ok now chasers line up." "Hello beautiful." I jump around to see who whispered in my ear. "Merlin, Carson you nearly gave me a heart attack. What are you doing here?" "Well I'm trying out for chaser, and I wanted to see you." I stand on my toes and give him a quick kiss but he pulls me back for a more passionate one.
"Weasley, can we get on with tryouts. Snog your boyfriend on your own time." Malfoy's words bring me back to reality. "Believe me we will," Carson tells him. I can feel a blush turn my face completely red. Stupid Weasley genes. Why does he look so angry?
"Sorry guys, ok chasers let's see what you've got." None of the chasers are as good as last years. Honestly Carson is the worst. I can tell Hugo has potential and another 4th year, Brian Hellsworth, are the best.
"Ok seekers, this is one of the most important positions on the team so I will be very picky." The seekers were not too bad but all needed some work. I think Kelly Long is our best bet.
"The names of those who made it will be posted on the board in the common room by morning. Good night and good luck to you all."Carson puts his hand around my waist and starts walking with me toward the school. Christopher Nott, the team keeper, runs up beside us. I already know what he's going to say, not to let my hatred for Malfoy keep him from letting him on the team. "Weasley, please don't let your hatred for Scorpius keep you from letting him on the team. He's really good and he has the team since 3rd year. Pl…" "Nott, calm down. I have already decided that he is going to be the new beater. I don't let my feelings get in the way of Quidditch." "Oh, ok. Who are you thinking for the new seeker?" "I don't think we should be discussing this with someone who just tried out around. Carson go on up to the castle and I'll meet you there." He grumbles but listens.
"Ok, so I was thinking Kelly Long for seeker, Hugo and Brian Hellsworth for the new chasers." "Wait you're not picking Zabini. I thought because he is your boyfriend and all…" "I told you I don't let personal things into Quidditch, and honestly he wasn't very good. And of course Malfoy is the new beater. He is really good." "I'm with you on that 100%." "Good, we should get back to the castle before curfew."
I can't wait to get back to the common room and make good on Carson's promise to snog on our own time.
Scorpius' POV
Uggg! It was going so well. I'm mean we were talking and not arguing and I think she was really impressed with my beater skills but then he had to come and ruin it. Zabini. I really hate that guy. What Rose sees in him I will never know. All he wants is to get in to her pants, at least I could be her equal, at least I have more than two brain cells. Ugg!
She probably won't even pick me as beater when I'm obviously the best choice. Why I'm starting to like this girl is mystery to me. Wait…. like…. no… not even like... just lust and fascination… yeah that's all lust and fascination. I can't go back to the common room now… I really don't need the scarring image of Rose and Zabini snogging in my brain.
I'll go visit Stark. I haven't written in forever and I know he is probably dying to fly. Its past curfew but I really don't want to go back. Filch is too old to climb the stairs owlery and since Mrs. Norris died in 2nd year it has been my escape.
It is always active at night. I look for red against the sea of black and white. There. Stark sees me and swoops to lad on my shoulder. Stark is one of the top 5 things I really care about. My owl since I was 7 and my most beloved pet.
Where is that parchment? I need to write to mother. It has been a month since school started and I haven't even thought about her. WOW I'm a great son.
Mother,
Sorry I have not gotten the chance to write you yet. I just thought you should know that school is going great this year. I tried out for the Quidditch team today. I don't know if I will make it though, Rose Weasley is the captain. Do you remember her for Diagon Ally? The ginger girl with the raven haired friends? That was her. She hates me and I don't know if she will put me on the team because of that. Did you know that Cecelia Chase got moved up a year in classes? She is even brighter than Hermione Granger! She is making more friends this year and I think Hugo Weasley might fancy her. I am so proud of her. I will write again soon.
With love,
Scorpius
Stark eagerly takes the letter and flies away. I can't help but think of Rose as I drift to sleep.
A/N: originally Scorpius had a major break down and told his mother he liked rose but I figured it was to sappy for Scorpius so I had to rewrite this. So I will update my Sunday…. Hopefully…. If I get 5 more reviews I will update the day I get the fifth. So review, review, review.
