"Hermione!" Ron called, as soon as they got into the house. Her mother looked up. "You'll never guess who Rose's new friend is!"
Hermione looked at Hugo. "Hugo, you want to go play with Lily?"
Hugo looked torn between seeing his favourite cousin and missing whatever was about to happen. His mother came him a firm look, and he made up his mind.
Ron handed him some floo powder, and Hugo stepped over to the fireplace. "Remember not to go too far, son," Ron cautioned. Hugo nodded and was gone.
"What's this about Rose's new friend?" asked Hermione.
"Go on Rose, tell your mother who your new friend is."
"I already told you, mom. He's a really smart boy, who likes muggle books. He's in Ravenclaw with me, and he's really good at charms, but I'm better at transfiguration."
"Tell her his name, Rose."
"Is that more important?"
"Rose!" Ron shook his head. "It's Scorpius Malfoy, 'mione! That flash, albino, git's son!"
Hermione looked between her daughter and her husband.
"Rose," she said, finally. "Take some floo powder, and go and see Uncle Harry and Aunt Ginny. I need to talk to your father."
