A/N: Hey everyone! I have a confession to make, I'd be lying if I said I never ever thought about leaving this story but recently, between my pile of homework and MUN researches I caught a free time and went to Tumblr and then an anon asked me if I was ever going to finish this story, so right now I'm writing to all of you who's reading that I will not abandon this story, I'm going to go through with it and finish it, because I've spent so much time just planning this and there are so many thing I've written that I haven't published yet, a moment between Scorpius and Rose has been waiting in my folder for over a year now so I am continuing with this story and I'm very deeply sorry that I've kept you all this long waiting. Enjoy and please review because reviews are the only thing that can encourage me to write.

The song is "Us Against The World" by Coldplay.

Disclaimer: I own nothing.

Golden Fallen Heart

Chapter 11: Us Against The World

Windows shuttered with the horrifying sound of the thunder as Rose sobbed so loudly that her roommate, a slim brunette with long nose who was, despite the length of her nose, so apathetic to any emotion or problem of Rose that she annoyed Rose to death, got up from her bed and slammed the bathroom door storming out of the room with anger. Rose didn't care. Although, it was awfully rude of, Ursula, her roommate, to be that nonchalant to her problems, it was perfectly understandable why she was so angry, she must have been fed up with Rose's sobs and cries during the nights, it had been 7 nights like this and every night it got worse. Rose had lost everything dear to her, nothing made sense anymore and nothing mattered, except one thing. She only had him and it wasn't as glamourous as it used to feel to have him, as much as it was consoling knowing that she had him, it was depressing. It was utterly depressing. Sometimes when Scorpius tried to make her smile, he'd lean in to her and whisper in her ear that: "It's poetic" and then place a small, warm and loving kiss on her cheek, like he was kissing not his lover but a little child in need of attention and affection and only then she would feel blessed. To her misfortune, it would not last more then a second or two, the kiss would always follow a loud expression of disgust from someone, anyone. Now that they were openly dating, everyone in the castle thought they had a right to give their opinion.

Rain poured down and Rose whipped her tears only to make room for the new ones, lighting strike to some tree near the castle and she heard a scream which reminded her immediately of Hugo. He was scared of lighting and she had to give it to him, the castle could be frighting at night, it was a hunted castle after all. Her heart ached just to the thought of her brother, trembling with horror but then she remembered he was a grown wizard now and he was braver then she ever could be. Hugo still hadn't written to their parents about her and Scorpius and he kept bragging about being merciful with letting her break the news to their parents and then he would add that he was only being this merciful because Albus begged him to, then Albus would oppose aggressively and Lily would stop the fight between the two child-like grown wizard who were even more then brothers to each other, with her magical way of calming people down and then not too long after that they would all start to chuckle because of one of them said, of course Rose would had been watching them away far away all this time, she had no longer a place next to them so she sit by Scorpius in the Slytherin table where, by the way, even Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy wasn't welcome let alone her! She thought she would be happy, being able to hold hands with the man, the only man she ever loved, being able to kiss him whenever she liked and be with him without trying to hide but she was far from happy, not until that day had she that realized her happiness was linked to her loved ones, to her family.

The worst of all, Christmas was coming.

It was a groovy night and she hated it much more then every other night she had cried herself to sleep. At day, she thought the nights would pass easier because she wouldn't be able to see all the judgmental looks or face one of her cousins but she was wrong, at day she had Scorpius to help her, to wipe away her tears, shoo away her fears and to give her courage but at night, she was all alone and every night, the feeling of being alone stink a little bit more. She closed her eyes and dreamed a sweet dream, a dream that reflected the only thing she looked forward to, the moment Scorpius greeted her in the Great Hall, and placed a kiss which was worth a thousand words, which gave her courage, made her feel serenity, made her hopeful and blissful, a kiss that said "I love you and I believe in you, we'll make it through the day, we'll make it through today too." and he gave that kiss ignoring all the eyes and the murmurs and only focusing on her, like she was the only thing that ever matter to him.

It was true. She was the only thing that ever matter to him. She was the reason why he acted like he was brave, while inside everyday he feared ,from the bottom of his heart to his marrows, Christmas. Yet, everyday he put a smile on his face and hold his girl still, she was the only thing that matter to him, he was not going to ruin this by running away, while inside everyday he feared what his father would say and everyday he hated Hugo, he was the one who ruined the happiest moment of his life, he ruined his every hope about future but he was still Rose's brother and everything depended on him and he hated every little part of it.

Eventually, the night left its place to morning, and sun shined upon every rain drop, hanging on the autumns last leaves and Rose put on a smile, she would only fake it until she saw Scorpius. She rushed through her morning routine of shower, teeth brushing, hair, make up and changing, skipped the stairs, trying to avoid every eye that were pointed at her like guns and basically ran out of her common room. And there he was. She took a deep, relieving breath, now that he was there every burden on her shoulder seemed so much lighter. She beamed at him at once and Scorpius laughed with joy while he stumbled.

"Good morning to you too, Rose." he grinned at her and wrapped his arm around her waist as they started to walked down the stairs. Once the heated moment of union was over, she had realized the eyes, judging her, excluding her like she was a pariah or like she was cheating on someone but, in fact, all she had ever done was to fall madly and irrevocably in love, with the child of her family's enemy.

That was what Rose thought, in fact, it wasn't that horrible or dramatic. First of all, the Malfoy's and Weasley's might not be having afternoon teas together or going on family trips but they weren't enemies, they weren't anymore yet she couldn't help but place herself as Juliet and her beloved Scorpius as Romeo, her mother had given Romeo&Juliet as a Christmas gift on her fifth year at Hogwarts, which was the only year she had to stay at Hogwarts because everyone was visiting Uncle Charlie and she was so sick, she couldn't set one foot out of the lands of Hogwarts and in the mean time, almost learned by heart the marvelous book of Shakespeare. Scorpius had realized that she got tense just by feeling the looks on her back.

"People will get used to it." he murmured and placed a kiss on her cheek. "We'll just have to smile and be ourselves." he said smiling at random people from various houses.

"You're right." she said, feeling better. "How are you always right?" her voice was much more cheerful now, even playful. Scorpius got the hint that she might have been feeling better that day.

"Oh, no, darling. That's you, not me." he grinned.

Just as they were in awe of their love and feeling blissful and calm, a wicked, high pitched voice of a girl spoke:

"Ugh, what happened to you? You used to be much more smug, Malfoy, you used to have taste. Now you're just a pussy." the girl blasted a disturbing laughter and left before Scorpius even attempted to say something. Rose grabbed his hand and squeezed it. "She isn't worth it, Scorp." and he immediately smiled at her.

The day went as usual and passed quicker then non of them would have desired, there was only one reason why they hoped desperately that the day wouldn't end because the next that they were to leave Hogwarts for Christmas and they still haven't discussed what to do. As the sun set and they arrived in front of the Fat Lady, a vicious silence had already fallen between them, separating them.

"What.. umm.." Rose tried to ask but failed and so blushed, looking down. Scorpius pulled her chin up slowly and placed a kiss on her lips.

"Tomorrow is going to be a big day." he said, calmly.

"Is it?" Rose asked. "I thought, I would tell them after Christmas. I don't want to ruin Christmas." she shrugged.

"As you wish, Rose but I'm telling you, your brother won't leave you alone." he stated.

"I know, I'm used to it. He's my brother after all, we've been through worse." she kept her nonchalant attitude on. "Will you, umm, come to Christmas dinner?" she asked faintheartedly. It was a proposition made by Lily. Lily was the only one, trying to keep the things at least under some sort of control. She was the only one trying to get two sides to cooperate. She thought, it would be easier for Rose if she broke the news with Scorpius and with the Potters, Longbottoms, Scamanders and the whole Weasley family there. So she wouldn't have to deal with them separately. She was hesitating whether it was a good solution or not. Whether they could avoid her father making a scene or whether the whole family would react together and kill Scorpius, or something like that. She feared it. She knew, Hugo wasn't going to be any help, nor Teddy.

"I will." he said. He had thought about it a lot too. He decided it would be better if everyone knew all at once. "Worst case, I'll dissaparete while you stall of your family." he made joke but she didn't laugh.

"What about your parents? How are we going to tell them?" she asked.

"Not we." he shook his head. "I'm going to tell them, alone." he emphasized again "and then, when they are so mad, I'll escape and come to your dinner."

"It's going to be horrible." she shook her head horrified and Scorpius didn't oppose.

"That's why you'll need a good night's sleep." he said and hugged her before turning around and walking down to his dormitory.

The next day, Rose woke up to a rainy weather but Scorpius didn't. He never slept and stayed up all night, watching the rain and imaging the terrifying dinner he would have with his father. He didn't fear his father before, but he didn't know him. Draco Malfoy was a distant father, hunted by the ghosts of his past, they only shared casualties and small talk about his exams and Quidditch. It wasn't much different with his mother, she had always stayed as a passive model in his life. He never felt like he had a family, especially after his grandparents passed away. While Rose feared the anger of her family, which could enflame fast but it sure would be extinguished soon, he feared the anger of two strangers that he spent his life with, if he knew a little about his father, he knew he wouldn't be able to forgive him. Even though Rose didn't know, she had the love of her parents to relay on, he didn't. The Weasleys anger came from love, Malfoys came from pride. Of course, they loved him but only because it was mandatory.

Time ticked its way and soon enough, he was seated in a compartment all alone. It had been five minutes since Rose left, leaving him with the cold fact that he had to hurry up and face his parents. The road back to the Malfoy Manor was full with memories yet it didn't feel like he was going back to home. Throughout the road, the casualties were made and Scorpius feared he might they weren't anything else left to talk about. Soon enough, he was in his very own room, pacing through it, thinking about how he could break the news, he had planned some sentences but they were all gone when his mother hugged him. His future was planned out, he was to have a respectable job in the ministry, marry a pureblood and continue the blood-line of Malfoy's. "Sanctimonia Vincet Semper"

(Purity Always Conquers). Even just the thought of the life he was ought to have made him sick, he needed to lay down and without he know it, he fell a sleep.

"Scorpius, dear, dinner is ready." his mother called out for him and only then he realized he was going to be late to Weasleys dinner, even though he wasn't officially invited Rose awaited him.

It was time. He took his seat beside his father and his mother sat across him. While their house elf served the meal, he gathered his courage and spoke up.

"Mother, father..." he said looking at both of them. They looked at him with a mild interesest.

"What is it, son?" his father encouraged him to speak, in his way.

"I have something to say and even though it may not please you, I hope you will respect me." as the worlds fall from his lips he could see how their expression changed. His fathers face shifted from its normal expression to concerned and her mother stiffened her pose, her hands holding her cup of whine trembled. He went on after a long and painful silence.

"I'm seeing someone." he looked at his plate and then back to the stiff faces of his parents. "Someone you wouldn't approve of."

"You know it yet you keep seeing her." his mother stated with a hint of anger in her voice.

"Let the boy speak." Draco ordered more than stated but Astoria didn't follow the order.

"Is she a muggle?" she asked with horror in her voice and Draco immediately pulled a wry face.

"No, she is not a muggle, mother." he said quickly but annoyed.

"Oh, for Merlin's sake..." his mother exhaled with relief.

"You almost scared me there, boy." his father loosen his shoulders. "Then who is it?" he asked not waiting much long.

He closed his eyes and every little detail of Rose appeared before his eyes. Her velvet ginger hair, her silky skin, her blue eyes, her capturing scent, her giggle... and he opened his eyes to the cold reality.

"Rose Weasley." he whispered. The chaos yet to happen hang up in the air and then suddenly, a crystal from their over-luxuriant chandelier fall to their dark maroon floor and crush into a million pieces.

In the mean time, Rose Weasley, the object of Scorpius' affection and the reason for the chaos in the Malfoy Manor, was going through a familiar yet so different situation. The joy of union was all over the cozy house of Ronald and Hermione Weasley. Laughter echoed everywhere and marvelous smell of traditional food lured everyone to the kitchen. Her father, her uncles, her brother and her male cousins were caught up in a heated discussion of which Quidditch team was going to win the next game while the ladies were helping her grandmother with the dinner. Suddenly, her aunt Fleur asked the question. "So, cherie, any boyfriends?" she asked with a loving way. Rose usually laughed and said no but this time, she thought maybe she should confirm it, just to adjust them to the news she was about to break. "In fact..." she started and Fleur's eyes grew with interest and shock. "No way!" her aunt Ginny exclaimed and beamed at her while Lily stayed suspiciously silent. "Rose!" her mother ran to her with a bowl of mashed potatoes in her hands. "Why wasn't I informed about this?" she asked without a single pitch of resent in her voice. "Oh, do tell..." she encouraged her while her aunt Ginny took the empty plates from her hands and her aunt Angelina pulled her a chair and made her sit down, every woman of the Weasley-Potter family were beaming at her.

"Luna! You have to hear this!" her aunt Ginny yelled out to the blonde middle aged witch doing the decoration. Luna left the decoration and walked slowly to the kitchen. Rose was as red as her hair. "C'mon, stop." she said with a high pitched voice. Luna was briefly informed of the situation by Hermione and everybody started to force her to tell about this new boyfriend. A sweat drop to her forehead and the tic-tocs of the clock seemed they were inside her head, nibbling her brain out. Scorpius was late and she couldn't stall them any longer, just then the bell rang. "I'll get it!" she exclaimed with relief and excitement and attempted to get up but aunt Audrey pushed her gently from her shoulders. "No, no, boys will get it, you sit down and spill!" Rose obeyed but gave Lily a begging look. "I'll get it." Lily ran off to the door. "Oh, hi!" she exclaimed and yelled even louder so that Rose was informed "It's Professor Longbottom, guys!"

"Oh, dear, I told you to call me Uncle Neville out of school." Rose barely heard Neville talk.

"Just tell us, Rosie. Who is the lucky boy?" Ginny asked with impatience and everyone else agreed with her exclaims and gestures. Ginny's timing couldn't be worse because right when she asked and Rose stayed silent, the already angry and impatience Hugo was passing by to get a cup of tea and he couldn't hold it anymore. "Oh, c'mon Rose, have some courage! You had the courage to kiss him!" the women exchanged looks and Rose got even more redder. "It's Scorpius Malfoy for Merlin's sake!" Hugo exclaimed and Rose buried her head in her hands. Hermione Weasley was so shocked that she couldn't close her mouth but her shock was nothing compared to the shock of the father who was just there to get one more cup of butterbeer and heard that her little Rosie was kissing the son of the man he hated the most.

A/N: Okay, it was weird to write a Christmas chapter in April, please review ans thank you so much! :)