Chasing Lily


Lily Potter and Scorpius Malfoy

2022

Many boys had chased Lily. Some had caught her and then managed to let her go. Most didn't get off the starting block. All those boys, running the race. And yet, no one had finished. No one had captured her heart as they crossed the finishing line. She'd been at Hogwarts for 5 years now and Lily had not found love.

But Scorpius Malfoy, an unlikely candidate, could see the finishing line. He was close to reaching Lily's heart. But she wondered whether he knew how he made her feel.

They were curled up under a blanket in the shadow of the big oak tree, staring up at the starry sky. A cool breeze was blowing across them, making Lily twist into Scorpius' chest and shiver slightly. His broad arms immediately started moving up and down her body, creating warmth the Muggle way.

Running her hand up his chest, she came into contact with his and their fingers became entangled, wrapping themselves in different patterns as they stared into each other's eyes with curiosity of what the other was thinking. Lily admired Scorpius' grey eyes that were streaming with mystery and knowledge and smiled uncontrollably. She leaned in and quickly kissed his thin lips before laying her head on his chest.

The hand, that had been rubbing her arms in order to warm her up, starting pulling gently through her long red hair as it cascaded from her head. She felt him shift his head slightly and without seeing him, she guessed he was smelling her hair. Closing her eyes, she heard him inhale and she smiled. And then she heard him murmur, "Happy Valentine's Day!"


Author's Note: I wasn't sure if Scorpius should spend his Valentine's Day with Lily or Rose. Your views?