A/N: Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays everyone!

Speech

Albus Potter was never one for being the center of attention. He often left that to his very famous father and gregarious brother. Tonight, however, or at least for his five minute speech, everyone would be focused on him, and that made him understandably nervous. He fiddled with his wand for a good ten minutes as Allie Longbottom finished giving her regards and all too soon, it was his turn. He cleared his throat, set his sonorous charm to the right volume, and ran his fingers through his unruly hair one last time as he stood up in front of everyone.

"Good evening, everyone. For those of you who don't know me, or are too sloshed to remember at the moment, my name is Albus Potter and I am the best man. I'm going to tell you all a little story tonight, but before I do, I've got a bone to pick with my cousin. Rose, I was hoping to be the best-looking person in the room today but obviously I got upstaged. Doesn't she look beautiful, everyone?"

The guests laughed at Al's antics and clapped their approval of the bride's appearance. As the crowd quieted, Albus continued with his speech.

"I've had the distinct pleasure of knowing, for a considerable portion of my life, both the bride and groom individually, before knowing them as a couple. People called us the silver trio in our school days, though to me, we were just Albus, Rose and Scorpius. The jock, the girl next door, and the brain. We spent more time together than apart and I can honestly say there are no two people I would rather have as my best friends.

Given that the three of us are so close, I've had the privilege to see their relationship at every stage. I was there when they first met; I was there for most of their ridiculous fights; I was there the day Scorpius first asked out Rose on a date; and they might not know it, but I was there the first time Scorpius kissed Rose.

It was in our fifth year, about a year before they started dating. Scorpius had been in the library studying late that night, and Rose was in the common room playing Exploding Snap with me. She didn't admit it to me at the time, but she only stayed downstairs so late because she had been waiting for Scorpius. Anyway, we both fell asleep in the common room, and when I woke up, I saw Scorpius coming in from the library. He spotted Rose on the couch, smoothed back her hair, and kissed her forehead. As he turned away, I could have sworn I saw Rose smile as she slept. I was still groggy, but I heard Rose humming as she crept up to her room a few minutes later. The next morning, I heard Scorpius humming in the shower, and surprise surprise, it was the same song I had heard the night before. Do you guys remember what it was?" He asked the bride and groom. Rose had clearly forgotten but Scorpius nodded his head, urging him to finish his story.

"The song they were humming was I Think I'm in Love by the Weird Sisters. And that was the day I knew that my best friends would eventually get married. They were nauseatingly in love before they were even a couple, even if they hadn't admitted it to each other yet.

To see two people care for and adore each other as much as they do is something truly special. And tonight I want to give my most sincere congratulations to the two best people I know. Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in raising your glasses to the bride and groom. To Rose and Scorpius. Cheers!"

"To Rose and Scorpius," everyone echoed.

Albus quickly sat down, relieved that the focus was off him.

"How'd I do mate?" He asked Scorpius. Surprisingly, the blonde stopped ogling his bride long enough to give Al a smile as he rubbed his eye. "Scor are you crying?" Albus chucked.

"Oh, shut it. Everyone cries at weddings. Isn't that right, Rose?" The groom questioned as he turned to his wife, also misty eyed. As Scorpius kissed Rose's forehead, and Al felt as though he were fifteen again.

"You two are so sentimental," he teased.

"I can't believe you never told us that story," Rose shook her head.

"Well, I knew it would be perfect for my wedding speech and I wanted it to be a surprise," Al explained.

"Now who's being sentimental?" Scorpius pointed out to his best man.

"Fair point," Albus laughed.