Rose and Lily sat in the library together. A pile of books was stacked in-front of Lily but both their noses were buried in thick books. Lily was studying for her O.W.L's which were only two days away and Rose was just doing some reading. Lily groaned, "This is all too confusing," She slapped the thick book shut and pushed it away from her on the table. Rose peered over her book, "That's what happens when you leave studying to the last minute," She smirked. Lily rolled her eyes and began to pack away her notes.
Rose sighed, "You've only been reading for half an hour. That's not nearly enough if you want to get all 'O's on your score,"
"Oh well," Lily sighed, "I guess I'll have to miss out on being a straight O student like you," She finished sarcastically.
"C'mon Lil'," Rose pleaded, "Another ten minutes,"
"No," Lily snapped, "I can barely see straight let alone hold all of the information I'm getting out of the books,"
"Fine," Rose muttered before averting her eyes back to her book. Lily looked at her, "Why are you studying? You haven't got any tests,"
Rose shrugged, "I'm just bored," Lily cocked a brow. Rose continued, "Well since I have all my essays and homework done and I'm not being a personal assistant for any champions...," Rose trailed off.
"Your completely free?" Lily finished. Rose nodded. Lily stood up and started packing away her books, "You know there are actually other things to do other than read," Rose looked up at Lily who was cramming four large books into her shoulder bag, "Fun things," Lily finished.
"Like what?" Rose quizzed, "Ride broomsticks? Play wizard's chess? Gobstones? Exploding snap?"
"You just listed four great past-times," Lily smirked. Rose followed Lily's lead and began to pack away her books, "Sorry, but I don't find them things amusing,"
Lily rolled her eyes and slung her bag over her shoulder. Rose slipped the book she was reading into her bag and began walking out of the library with Lily.
"Why don't you like games?" Lily said suddenly. Taken surprise by her question - Rose shrugged, "I do like them but I just don't like playing them, that much,"
Lily nodded understandingly.
The two cousins walked through the corridors and toward the moving staircases. They talked about recent happenings in Hogwarts and old ones. Lily knew not to bring up Scorpius, seeing whenever she did Rose would go quiet. Rose wanted Scorpius back more than ever now but a bitter side of her wanted them to stay apart just to spite him. She'd see him in the corridors and in class. They sometimes got caught looking at one another in the great hall. That thought made Rose's cheeks burn. Lily looked at her strangely, "What?"
"Nothing," Rose assured, "Just thought of something funny,"
Lily didn't look as though she believed her but nodded, "Fair enough."
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Rose was laying awake in her bed. The curtains were drawn around the bed and her roommates were peacefully sleeping. She couldn't sleep. All night she'd toss and turn but wouldn't get the leat bit tired. It was everything in her mind going crazy. her feelings for Scorpius, her guilt for not outing James and wondering if James was really capable of cheating. Could he be? James was always known as a fair player and a good sport. Why would he cheat? Again Professor Mcgonogall's words rang in her head 'This isn't like a game of Quidditch.' Which was right, maybe James did it because this was extremely bigger than a simple Quidditch match. It was the Triwizard Tournament. Rose let out a frustrated sigh as she rolled over again.
But why would Scorpius lie about that? She knew he wasn't a fan of James but.. oh it was all too confusing. Rose closed her eyes tightly and began to count sheep in her head. (Something her mother taught her.) As the reliefful feeling of tiredness crashed over her - Rose's muscles began getting looser and her mind became fuzzy. And soon she was asleep.
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Professor Slughorn levitated a stack of essays and handed them out to the classroom. "Some marvellous essays and some of you can make some improvements," He said with a smile. Rose and Albus's essays landed in-front of them. Rose had a comment written in scrawly writing in the corner See me after class miss Weasley. Prof Slughorn. Rose bit her lip and looked to the front of the classroom where Profesor Slughorn gave her a curt nod.
When class was over Rose stayed behind. Albus walked back to where she was still seated, "You coming?" He asked. Rose shook her head, "I'll be out in a minute. Don't bother waiting," She instructed. Albus gave a small smile and walked out of the class. Rose walked to Professor Slughorn's desk, "You wanted to see me Professor?"
"Yes," Professor Slughorn looked at the redhead, "Tell me miss Weasley, What does it say on the top of your essay?"
Rose looked at the yellowish parchment and read the title, "Properties of Bezoars," Rose read aloud. She looked back at Slughorn who was looking at her expectantly. "What's wrong with that?" Rose asked, slightly angry.
"Miss Weasley the topic was Aconite and it's many Origins," Slughorn explained. Rose felt herself heat up, "It was?"
Professor Slughorn nodded and sighed, "I know that you haven't had an easy couple of weeks Miss Weasley. And I respect that," Rose nodded. Slughorn continued, "This whole business with the Tournament and you personal life has clearly taken it's toll on you and may be effecting your other classes. I'm not going to punish you for handing in the wrong essay but I will give you a warning,"
Rose smiled slightly, "Thank you Professor. I can re-write the essay if you want-" Slughorn put up a pudgy hand to silence her, "There will be no need for that Miss Weasley. Just make sure you don't hand in your History of Magic essay to Muggle Studies," Slughorn chuckled. Rose smiled and turned to leave when a man in the doorway made her freeze. Draco Malfoy.
"Ah Draco," Slughorn stood up to greet him, "How can I help you?"
Draco shook Slughorn's hand, "I was wondering whether I can have a chat with you," Draco eyed Rose, "Alone,"
Rose could feel the sneer coming onto her face as she left the Dungeons. What a patronizing bastard! Thank Merlin I didn't stick around to see Scorpius turn into that-ow, Rose shrieked as a winding blow made her stumble backwards. She looked up and saw Scorpius. The pain escaped her as soon as she saw him, it was replaced with heartache and embarrassment. Scorpius took a step away from Rose. She could tell he was still angry at her.
Rose dared to give him a smile but feared it would make things worse between them. The two stood outside the Potions classroom looking at eachother for Merlin knows how long.
"I thought you had Defence Against the Dark Arts," Rose said breaking the silence. Scorpius's expression didn't change. His silver eyes were fixed on Rose like a laser.
"I do," he muttered, "I thought you were loyal,"
Rose's eyes stung with tears but at the same time her blood was boiling with anger. "Depends who your loyal to," Rose said icily.
Scorpius rolled his eyes, "Save whatever your about to say Weasley," he spat, "Because I really don't care about your excuses,"
"Excuses?" Rose said shakily, "I'm sick of you stupid accusations. You don't even have proof that James cheated,"
"Oh that's right, how could I forget? Potters are perfect aren't they?" He asked sarcastically, "They can't you anything wrong and everyone's blinded to their flaws,"
Rose glared at the Slytherin, "Well they have a better history than Malfoys," Rose said acidly.
Scorpius and Rose glared fiercely at each-other before Rose turned a heel and stalked off.
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Rose tapped the side of the portrait leading to the Heads common room. Soon Jame's head poked out and his face broke into a grin, "Hey Rosie,"
"James I really need to talk to you," Rose said urgently. James frowned slightly, "Okay," he climbed out of the portrait hole and gave Rose another grin.
She couldn't believe she was actually confronting James about this. But it was too late to turn back now. Rose twirled her fingers absentmindedly and took a deep breath, "Did you...," She trailed off not knowing how she was going to phrase the question. "Did I what?" James asked. Rose cleared her throat, "Did you... see Lucinda Vane's new haircut?"
James looked at her in confusion, "What?"
Rose felt so stupid. Of all questions she picked that one. "Lucinda Vane's new haircut?" James shook his head. "Well it looked like a Doxy nest was growing in her hair," She laughed, hoping to make it sound believable.
"Right," James mumbled, "Thats what you wanted to tell me?"
Rose nodded, "Yeah that's all," She turned away, "Bye," She called as she turned a corner in the corridor. James cocked a brow and returned to his common room. Rose rested against the stone wall and slapped her forehead. Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Why didn't you just ask him then? I don't know, he looked so happy. I couldn't make him think that I thought he was a cheater. But do I?
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In the Gryffindor common room Rose sat with Albus on the red couch in-front of the fireplace. The two had slowly been getting back to normal, but it wasn't the same. They both felt an awkwardness around each-other that Rose knew would be a long time before it went away.
"Why did you stay behind at Potions?" Albus asked. Rose shrugged, "Slughorn wanted to see me,"
"I saw Draco Malfoy heading down the steps," He muttered, "With Scorpius,"
Rose suddenly made a sharp intake of breath at his name. Albus looked at her, "Don't tell me you still...like him?" Rose shrugged, "So what If I do?" She asked bitterly, "There's nothing I can do about it,"
Albus ruffled his jet black hair, "What do even you see in him?"
Rose looked at Albus. "To be honest...I don't know anymore," She replied.The awkwardness was doubled in a matter of minutes. It was radiating between the two.
"How long were you seeing each-other?" Albus asked.
"Since the Yule Ball," Rose mumbled, "But we broke it off after the second task,"
"So you were sneaking around behind our backs?"
"You make it sound like you wouldn't of cared if we told you," Rose snapped.
Albus shrugged, "Maybe I wouldn't of,"
Rose scoffed, "You would've been one of the first to jump down my throat," She stood up and began to walk to her dormitory.
"I would've jumped down Malfoy's first,"
Rose smirked slightly as she walked up the steps and toward her dormitory.
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