Seventh Year: Christmas
Christmas was always Rose's favorite time of year, and being at Hogwarts during the holidays made it even better for her. She loved staying in school for Christmas holiday, especially when the rest of her family was staying as well. They had all decided that they would go home for the holidays every other year.
"Rose, wake up," Dom said as she tossed a boxed at Rose's head. "Presents."
"I'll be down in a minute," Rose said sleepily as she rolled over on her other side, not even bothering to move the box.
She wasn't ready to wake up, knowing it would be her last Christmas spent at Hogwarts. As excited as she was to begin her seventh year, the closer she was to graduation day, the sadder she would become.
"Rosie," a male voice said as he sat down on the edge of her bed. "Come downstairs."
"No," she said and cracked open her eye to see Scorpius sitting there. "I want to sleep a little longer. Join me."
"Come open presents and we can go back to sleep after," he said as he kissed her forehead gently.
"Fine," she sighed as she got out of bed. "Pass me that sweatshirt over there."
"You mean the Puddlemere United one?" Scorpius said and smirked as he gave it to her.
"Yes, it happens to be my favorite," she said and smirked back. "Give me a minute."
She went into the bathroom to brush her teeth and comb her hair. She looked into the mirror and saw that she looked extremely tired and unattractive, but couldn't care less at the moment since it was open her family and Scorpius.
"Ready?" he asked when she emerged from the bathroom.
"Always ready to open presents," she said and smiled.
Gryffindor common room was filled with people, mostly members of the family. A giant tree covered in ornaments and surrounded by presents was in the corner of the room. Rose noticed that many of her cousins were wearing the famous Weasley sweaters that Grandma Molly knitted them every year.
"I think our presents are over there," Scorpius said as he pointed toward the stack of presents in the corner that were the only ones untouched. They walked over and sat down by the presents.
"Looks like you got another sweater," Rose said as she noticed the box from Grandma Molly. "I'm sure Grandpa Weasley loves the fact that a Malfoy now gets a sweater every year."
"You're grandparents adore me, what are you talking about?" Scorpius said and smirked. "They probably love me better than you."
"Doubtful, I'm the favorite," Rose said as she reached for another gift.
"I'm pretty sure Lily's the favorite since she's the baby."
"That is true," Rose said and laughed as she placed the gifts from her parents to the side. Her mother sent her the books she's been asking for, and her dad sent her enough candy that'll last her until the next Hogsmeade visit.
"Just one more left," Scorpius said as he handed Rose a small, wrapped box with a look of apprehension. She took it from him and quickly unwrapped it.
"It's beautiful," she gasped. In the small black velvet box laid a dainty bracelet that had small diamonds and pearls.
"I wasn't sure if you'd like it," Scorpius said quietly as he took it from the box and opened the clasp to put it on her wrist.
"It's gorgeous, thank you so much," Rose said as she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him.
"You're welcome," he said and smiled when she pulled away. "My dad gave a bracelet just like this to my mom when they first met."
"It's like a new Malfoy family tradition then."
"If you'd like to put it that way," he said, and suddenly looked very nervous again. "I know you wanted to wait before I officially asked you to be my girlfriend, but I'm all out of ideas. I just want to be able to call you mine and not worry about some other bloke stealing you away from me."
"No one will be able to steal me away from you, I'm yours. I'll be your girlfriend," Rose said and smiled widely.
"Good, because wooing you is exhausting," he said as he pulled her in for another kiss.
"Lovebirds, come over here," Albus called from the couches, where he was sitting with the rest of the family. Rose and Scorpius got up from the floor and joined the rest of the group. "I hear Scorpius finally asked you to be his girlfriend."
"Yes," Rose said warily.
"You know he's going to get the talk from all of us right?"
"What talk?" Scorpius said.
"The boyfriend talk," Rose said and sighed. "Everyone has gotten it."
"I guess I'll start it off since I'm the brother," Hugo said as he stood up. "You hurt Rose, I'll hex your ass somewhere. I'm sure she'll take care of that for me though, so we're good."
"Okay," Scorpius nodded.
"Same goes for me," Albus said with a mouthful of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans.
"That's disgusting, Al," Dom said.
"Can't tell really what any of them taste like, so it works."
"Is that it?" Rose asked.
"Well, James and Fred graduated last year. Teddy's not here either. Louis is still asleep in Ravenclaw, so you'll hear from him later."
"I spend way too much time in Gryffindor tower," Dom said thoughtfully. "I'm never in Ravenclaw."
"Except when you're on a study binge and we can't tear you away from your books," Lily said. "Don't look so worried, Scorp."
"I look worried?" he said, his voice squeaking a bit.
"No one's going to be too hard on you because we're all friends," Lily said sweetly, though her eyes were sparkling. "Uncle Ron on the other hand."
"Lily," Rose groaned. "Please don't stress him out on Christmas. I'm not telling my dad until after graduation."
"How bad is your dad gonna be?"
"Um, let's not think about this on Christmas," Rose said, trying to change the subject.
"Will I live to see the next Christmas?"
"Depends on the mood my dad's in," Rose said quickly. "Don't worry, he's usually in a good mood."
"Yeah," Albus scoffed. "He's in a good mood when the Cannons are winning, which is never."
"When he's eating he's in a good mood," Rose tried.
"Mention Malfoy and he'll stop eating."
"It won't be too bad, I promise. Mom won't let him do anything to you," Rose said and gave Scorpius a weak smile. "We'll tell her at New Years."
"Great," he said and placed his head in his hands. "Really looking forward to that New Years' party."
"It'll be fine."
"Yeah, just make sure to avoid Uncle Ron if his wand is out. He's dangerous enough with it sober," Albus said and smirked.
I am SO sorry for the long wait. I've been so busy with school that I barely have time for anything. This chapter is short, and maybe not that great, but I liked it. Hopefully I'll have the next one out soon. I'm trying. I plan on finishing this story, so don't give up on it or me.
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