Intervention

Rose's POV

"Want to come to the party?" I asked, sitting next to Scorpius in the grass. I got a sense of deja vu and realized that this happened after the first game too. Except last time, I wasn't tucked inside of Scorpius's arm, stealing kisses every now and then.

"Nah, they'll just take it as an opportunity to rub it in," Scorpius said, grinning. "Sort of like you."

"I told you we would win."

"It was close, Weasley," Scorpius said, a scowl on his features.

"Mmmhm," I taunted further, but stopped when I received a tickling jinx that didn't end for about ten minutes.

/

Eve's POV

"Something is wrong with Al," I stated, a few hours before the end of year feast. I had been keeping an eye on him after the Quidditch game and he didn't seem to get better. So I decided to tell James, when I caught him alone, not partying over his success for once.

"I've been trying to tell people that forever!" he said.

"No, James, seriously."

"Seriously, right? We think he was dropped as as baby."

"James, he's on drugs."

"He sure does act like it, crazy asshole."

"JAMES," I said loudly, jolting him away from the Quidditch Through the Ages he was reading.

"What?"

"Your brother is actually on drugs."

"How do you know?" he asked, shutting the book and looking over at me curiously.

"He has all the symptoms," I said, relieved to finally have his attention. "The shakiness, irritability, diluted pupils. And he just took his O.W.L.s, so I'm sure that's why."

"I don't know. Al's never been the type," James said.

"No one's the type," I said, trying not to get frustrated. It's not like he knew. "They just think one day, oh hey, this is okay to try, and then it goes downhill from there."

"I... I guess that would explain his behavior."

"And I tried to confront him but he kept denying it. It was in a frightened way though, so I'm pretty sure I'm right about this."

"Alright, I'll... we'll do our Weasley thing, no worries."

"Okay," I said, a bit unconvinced.

"Just make sure you sit in the compartment back home with us. It should be interesting."

"Where else would I sit?" I asked, laughing, and going back to playing with Lou.

/

Rose's POV

"Come sit with us, Scorp," I begged, when he started to make his way to the Slytherin table for the feast. "I won't see you for a whole summer."

"Fine, fine," he said, putting an arm around me. "I guess I'll brace the Weasley clan just for you. Even though Potter won't stop giving me dirty looks yet."

"It's fine, you'll have to face my father one day-it's good practice."

We went toward the table and I could tell he was nervous, but I just held his hand tighter. Everyone knew we had been dating for a while, but we hadn't actually done this before. We always took our meals in the kitchens together, in order to study better. But now O.W.L.s and Quidditch parties were mostly over, so there was really no more avoiding it. He'd have to sit with my insane family. Hugo was the first to do something, by awkwardly standing up when we arrived. He sat back down quickly, blushing red, but still maintaining a very Ron-Weasley-like-scowl on his face. Eve grinned and patted the place next to her and we both sat down, Scorpius in the middle. I could see James shoot Eve a look from his place beside her, and then I saw her shoot him down with her very own look. I looked around for Al, but couldn't find him anywhere, and stopped worrying about it.

"You all can continue talking," I said, miffed that they were being so rude.

"So Malfoy, not feeling so hot?" Fred asked. I inwardly groaned.

"I'm fine?" Scorpius said, unaware of what was about to happen.

"AFTER WE KICKED SLYTHERIN ASS?" James said loudly, drawing attention from pretty much everyone. I turned and shot James the dirtiest look I could muster. He didn't take any notice.

"Yes, Potter. I'm fine," Scorpius drawled, in a very Malfoy like way. "But I'd watch your back next year. I'm captain. And things are going to change."

"Funny thing, Malfoy, I'm captain too. Unless the scout from the Cannons takes me in. Then I guess it won't even matter anymore, would it?" Scorpius snorted.

"Right, Potter. The worst league in the world will take you in. I guess it really won't matter. And then what will you do if you don't get in? With all the numerous O.W.L.s you made? Or are you going to rely on famous daddykins?"

"Scorpius!" I hissed, shocked. Once again, ignored.

"Malfoy," James started, and Eve already had a hand on his arm, probably scared he'd lunge at Scorpius. "Welcome to the family buddy," he said, surprising the crap out of everyone and extending a hand, a huge grin on his face. "If you can insult like us, you're one of us dude."

"Thanks man. I didn't actually mean it."

"No, it's all true," James laughed, "I'm just going to make the Cannons the best team in the league."

"Fat chance," Fred said.

I jumped up, ran to James, and leaped on him, giving him a bone crushing hug.

"Thank you Jay," I said happily.

"Anything for you cousin. Have you seen Lily though?"

"She's talking to that McAllister fellow from Slytherin, you haven't heard? She's off sitting with him now," Hugo said. Everyone turned to the Slytherin table to see Lily holding hands and sitting next to a familiar looking Slytherin third year.

"James, don't freak out," I whispered.

"She's in third year, she can't just—"

I think he might have gone over there and given this McAllister guy a punch, if McGonagall didn't appear in front of the Great Hall at that exact moment, her wand out. "Students, it's been another marvelous year. It's time to announce the winner of the House Cup! The hourglasses have been taken down a week ago for maintenance, but the points have still been recorded. In fourth place, Hufflepuff!" There was a polite clapping from the tables around us. "In third, Ravenclaw!" More polite clapping. "Second goes to," we all held our breath, and Scorpius rolled his eyes. "Gryffindor!" James jumped up yelling obscenities, only to be jinxed back down again by a bored Flitwick. "And that means first place goes to Slytherin!"

The Slytherin table went wild, the hall became decked in green banners, Scorpius was cheering like mad next to me, earning him death glares from the entire table. I rolled my eyes. I guess they had to win some too.

/

Eve's POV

"Turn out your pockets." James, Fred, Rose, Scorpius, Fred and I were all sitting in the compartment on the way back home. I was tired, feet sore, and head hurting. JJ constantly kicking wasn't making anything any better. On the plus side, I got an entire seat to myself, leaving a few people to sit on the floor. Al had just walked into the compartment when James locked it from where he was sitting at my feet. He stood up to face a very confused (and still shaking) Al.

"What?" Al asked, looking frightened now.

"Turn out your pockets, Albus."

"Why?"

"Do it now," James said. "Or I'll do it for you."

Al's eyes locked on mine and I looked away quickly. "I'm not doing drugs, so you can quit the Weasley interrogation intervention bullshit."

"We don't believe you," James shrugged and drew his wand. "Accio!" he yelled. Nothing flew out from Al's pockets. "You must have an anti summoning charm on them. Fred restrain him." Fred got up and headlocked Al, who was yelling obscenities at all his cousins. James went forward and stuck his hands in Al's pockets and brought out a wad of paper.

"What the hell?" James asked, beginning to unroll one of the many scrolls in his hand.

"DON'T READ THAT!" Al yelled loudly. Of course, after he said that, James became more curious, and opened the scroll fully. And then he started to do the most embarrassing thing and read it aloud, a bigger smirk forming on his face with every word.

Dear Al,

I love you! I hope to see you after summer, but for now, here are a bunch of love notes I've written for you for every day of every summer!

Love, Addie

"Who is Addie?" James asked, while everyone struggled to keep their laughter in check.

"None of your fucking business," Al snapped. James's eyes widened.

"This isn't Addie Rivers is it? Hufflepuff Rivers?"

"What's it to you?" Al asked.

"Al, she's fucking crazy. And my leftovers. I dropped that girl faster than a hot potato," James stated.

"She's not crazy," Al said defiantly.

"She only wanted to be a Potter's girlfriend! She'll just go onto Lily next, count on it," James said, shaking his head. "And it'll be hard to get out of it. Is this why you've been so crazy?"

"Yes," Al admitted. "I haven't gotten any sleep because I studied during the day and Addie would force-I mean ask-me to come around at night, and I was drinking cups and cups of coffee to stay awake." Well that made sense. Coffee, lack of sleep, and a crazy bitch on your case could cause all that too I supposed.

"Albus Sirius Potter, you break up with that girl right now," Rose said angrily.

"NO," he yelled, "you all can't tell me what to do!"

"Fine," James said, throwing the wad of paper at his brother, who dropped to his knees to pick the scrolls up. "Don't break up with her. But you're going to regret it, bro. I promise you."

Al stormed out of the compartment, and then I broke into relieved laughter. "Oh thank Merlin he wasn't on drugs," I said. Everyone seemed to get perspective after I said that and were in much better spirits.

The trolley rolled by a few times, a few games of exploding snap were played, and Lou was on edge big time before Al came back.

"I broke up with her," he said, slumping down next to Rose and Scorpius. Everyone chuckled. "She asked if I could introduce her to my father."

"So?"

"So that she could see if she had a chance with him before hooking up with me."

"Told you so," James said in a sing-song voice, but put an arm around his younger brother anyway, in a comforting way.

"Oh yeah, Rose, I wanted to ask you the same thing," Scorpius said. "I'm sort of like in love with your mom from day one and that's the only reason I even like you, really-"

But he stopped when Hugo hit him hard on the arm.

/

Rose's POV

"You can't be with him," dad said immediately, as I stepped off the train, holding Scorpius's hand. I turned around and glared at him.

"You can't tell me what to do," I shot back.

"Rose, he's a Malfoy."

"So?"

"So he's scum," dad said, as if it were the most obvious reason in the world.

"Funny, Weasley," someone drawled from behind us. Scorpius and I turned to see Draco Malfoy standing behind Scorpius, looking stern. "I was just about to say the same thing. About your whore daughter right here."

And then he got punched in the face. Hard. By his own son. I widened my eyes and looked at Scorpius, whose hand was reddening slightly. I looked over at Draco, who was still standing, but didn't look very good. He was furious, his hand nursing the now fast forming black eye. I looked back over at dad, who looked a bit irritated.

"Beat me to it," he muttered.

"Don't you call her that, you complete asshole," Scorpius said angrily. "She's my girlfriend, and my best friend, so just deal with it."

"We'll deal with this at home," Draco said stiffly, before turning on his heel and walking off.

"Mr. Weasley, I apologize for him," Scorpius said, reaching out a hand to my father, who looked at it suspiciously.

"One toe out of line, Malfoy, and I'll get the whole Auror department after you, mark my words," dad said. I elbowed him in the side, and he reached out his hand and gave Scorpius's hand a half-a-second, laughable shake.

I guess it was the best he could do. Mum came running over, gave me a quick hug, and turned to dad. "I'm sorry if he gave you a hard time, Scorpius dear. I should've gotten here sooner but I was talking to Eve and James about more adoptive parents. Feel free to come over any time, okay Scorpius? Our house is always open."

"We'll see him during Uncle Harry's birthday party, right?"

"Of course, he has an invite as always, if he wishes to come," mum said. "We'll be at the car, take your time."

They turned and left, leaving me to turn back to Scorpius. Students were bzzing around us everywhere, but I didn't care. I just realized how long it would be since I would see him again. He put his arms around me and leaned down, giving me a kiss on my nose.

"I'll miss you Weasel," he said. "But I'll come over soon, okay?"

"Sounds good," I said, smiling and reaching up to kiss him on the lips.


AN: Thanks for all the names, first off! You guys are amazing, seriously. I'm still open for more though, although the next chapter, I'm afraid, is the last chapter. But more to come, like I said. We're not finished. This chapter was more of a laugh-esque chapter than anything else. But next chapter will be seriouuuuus. I love you all for sticking with me through it all :)