Charlotte's POV

"GO SLYTHERIN" I scream at the top of my lungs and clap my hands in excitement. I love quidditch games; they always bring the whole house together and give us something to look forward to other than the steady stream of homework and assignments. Today is Slytherin versus Hufflepuff and the second gam of the season. During the first game I had Scorpius and Al on either side of me, talking strategy over my head the entire time. Even though I had no idea what they were talking about I couldn't help but love their commentary throughout the game. Today as both Scorpius (the captain) and Al (the seeker) play on the Slytherin team I'm left without their hilarious banter as I'm now sandwiched in between Hayley and Alec as they take turns gossiping and commenting on which player has the best quidditch body.

It's the beginning of October and the autumn chill has begun. As I shout and cheer, and see Al fly by our stand, I think back to this morning and the good luck make out session that transpired between us. Things between us are progressing too quickly for my liking and I need to figure out my own feelings. Catching feelings for Albus Potter isn't smart. Especially since we share so many mutual friends; if something goes wrong I'm screwed. I'll never escape him. Shaking my head I try not to think negatively. Al is such a special guy and he's been treating me so well, I have to let down my guard at some point or I'll never find true happiness. Or at least that's what Hayley says at night in our dorm room; during our weekly "tell me everything about you and Al now" chats. I wonder what my sisters would think about this secret fling I'm having? Would they be proud, or disappointed? They've always told me to be careful about which boys I spend my time with. With their reputations, they would know. Yet while knowing all of that I've never been able to stay away from Scorpius, who's the biggest man whore of all. Untrue rumors and gossip about our relationship has circulated through Hogwarts for years and I've never let it ruin our friendship, so why should I let it ruin what Al and I have?

Alec puts his arm around me "Who's going to win Char?" he asks grinning.

"Slytherin of course" I yell putting my hands around my mouth and cheering some more. If Slytherin wins they'll continue on towards winning the house championship and more importantly there will be a party in the Slytherin common room tonight.

Sitting a few rows in front of us is a group of girls whispering amongst themselves. I recognize two of the girls from Ravenclaw in our year who I've seen at parties a lot. I see a few of them glancing my way and notice to way their eyes focus on Alec's arm still casually thrown over my shoulders. With a glint in their eyes, they giggle and laugh some more. Feeling self-conscious I shrug off Alec's arm ignoring his hurt expression. As someone from our team's scores he instantly forgets about me and jumps to his feet to cheer on the team. Still looking at the girls I see them take one more glance at me and as everyone around me quiets down I hear one of the mutter

"I bet she's sleeping with him too."

Of course, because I'm obviously sleeping with our whole year, so predictable, yet still a little sad. I'll never get used to people who don't even know me judge me without cause. In times like these I often wonder if I'd have the same reputation if I had a different last name other than Zabini and had other sisters that weren't the ones I'd grown up with.

"Do we have enough alcohol for tonight?" Hayley asks Alec, as they talk about tonight's celebration.

"You guys don't even know if we've won and you're already talking about a party tonight."

"Tsk tsk tsk charlotte my dear, its Hufflepuff of course there's going to be a party tonight." Alec says patting me on the shoulder.

"You're so mean!" and even though I want to sound stern I can't help but giggle. A party tonight would be so nice. We hadn't had one since the first night and we Slytherin we're slowly slipping behind Gryffindor for biggest party house. They'd already had two parties and had already claimed Halloween night for their third. We definitely had some work to do.

Shivering a little because of a sudden gust of wind I'm thankful for Scorpius's scarf he forced into my hands this morning. Added to my green hoodie, black leggings and brown riding boots, I was just warm enough.

"Hey Charlotte?"

"Yeah?" surprised to hear Ash and Hunter come up for air I glance behind me to where they're sitting.

"Is that Scorpius's dad over there in the parent's box?" Hunter asks me pointing to the box directly in front of us.

"He looks just like him." Ash interjects.

Taking my time to really look, I do recognize Mr. Malfoy sitting next to a few Slytherin parents talking to our head of house. Not expecting to see him here it takes me a minute to respond.

"That's him." I say trying to sound nonchalant. I'd often spent many summer vacations at Scorp's house and had spent my fair share of time with his father. As intimidating as he was, he'd always been kind to me and from what I'd witnessed a pretty average dad to Scorp. Id never even seen him even raise his voice at Scorpius. But to everyone else around us he was an ex death eather

"THAT'S DRACO MALFOY!" Alec shut up. He'd said that way too loud. I could already see people around us pointing to the parent's box and start whispering to each other. Everyone was going to know about this. People are so judgmental, why can't Mr. Malfoy just be another dad watching his son play quidditch?

I shake my head and change the subject to tonight party and our need to one up the Gryffindor's. Automatically Mr. Malfoy is wiped from everyone mind and the conversation shifts easily to drinking and partying. Who said our generation wasn't deep?

A few minutes later, I see Al soar from high up in the air. He shifts side-to-side flying closer and closer towards the ground. And the last second he pulls up and flies' with a big smile on his face towards the Slytherin section. He has the snitch in his hand; we've won! My excitement can't be contained as I jump up and down with all my friends; we're all screaming and cheering. The Slytherin crowd starts making it's way onto the field while students from other house start making their way back up towards the castle looking forward to a hot dinner and some hot chocolate. But not us we're still cheering and dancing when the Slytherin team fly's down to join us on the ground.

Right away I see Al and Scorpius shaking hands, Scorpius pats Al on the back and they both have huge smiles on their faces. Their team is around them and everyone looks ecstatic. Without helping myself I run towards them. The childish yet giddy feeling I have from our victory makes me reckless; and I'm too happy to care. Hayley grabs my hand pulling me back.

"We won!" she shuts over the loud noises coming from all around us. A little bit a head of us I can see the team celebrating, the boys reach them first and both Hunter and Alec congratulate our boys. All the Slytherin's around us look so happy, I can't help it but let it bring my mood up. The celebrating is infectious and looking at Al's happy face, I'm hit with a sudden realization.

I like this guy, and I don't care who knows. I want to share moments like this with him and I don't care who watches. Before I can stop and think through my actions and the stupidity behind them: I jump into Al's arms.

Rose's POV

Knowing I have to go congratulate my cousin I separate from my friends and head towards the quidditch change rooms. The image of Al and Charlotte together on the field keep running through my head. No more troll girlfriend hello Al's perfect match. I'm almost skipping by the time I reach the change rooms. I can't wait to tease Al about this; gosh I knew they'd be good together! I hope Scorpius is still changing so I can congratulate him too. We'd hadn't hooked up since the first night and I was definitely in the mood tonight.

"What's going on between you two?"

"What do you mean?"

Reaching the boys change room I hear voices getting louder, pushing the door open just enough to glance inside, I see both Al and Scorpius alone in the change room. Al's sitting taking off his shoes while a shirtless Scorpius paces in front of him.

"Just friends don't jump into each others arms like that."

"Okay so we're not just friends."

"I'm not stupid, I've seen the way you guys have been acting lately and Charlotte's always busy now and – wait did you say you weren't just friend?"

"We didn't want to tell you like this, but we've been seeing each other for the past month or so."

"YOU'VE BEEN HOOKING UP BEHIND MY BACK."

"Don't say it like that! We didn't want anyone to know, until we understood what we were feeling ourselves. When people find out they put labels on things. It's hard to understand what you're feeling when people are deciding for you.

"I'm not just anybody."

"Don't be so dramatic man." Al shakes his head, taking a deep sigh; he gets up and places a hand on Scorp's shoulder. "I know you guys are best friends, you don't need to be protective. I wont hurt her I care about her as much as you do."

Scorpius doesn't look any happier but he starts undressing and getting out of his quidditch uniform. Id seen Scorp around guys Charlotte has hooked up with, he's never been like this before, even with the really douchy guys she's been with. I feel jealous and annoyed all at once. Its obvious Scorpius has some type of feelings for Charlotte, and even though Scorpius and I am not a thing, I'm pissed. I think of all the times we've slept together and wonder if he was thinking of her while we were together. I feel tears in my eyes and as I walk away back to the castle all I can think about is how disappointed my dad would be to learn I'd shed tears for a Malfoy.

Al's POV

As the celebration continues around me I'm struck be how lucky I am. I look around the room and spot Rose who'd congratulated me earlier during the party with a celebratory shot. Her wild auburn hair falling in waves behind her back she's hard to miss. At the moment she's playing tonsil hockey with a tall Ravenclaw on one of the Slytherin couches. Gross. To my left I see Hunter and Ash engaged in a pretty vicious game of beer pong against Alec and a short blond 6th year Slytherin. They look pretty into it. Alec calls my name and asks me to bet on his team. I just laugh. How lucky I am that I've found friends in Slytherin who accepts me and don't hold my famous family against me. Scorpius is nowhere to be seen, probably already with some random girl upstairs in our room. For once I don't care, after our conversation in the locker room I'm annoyed by his possessiveness over Charlotte. Even though he'd always been closer to her than me, he didn't own her and she could be with whomever she wanted. And lucky enough for me she wanted to be with me. At that exact moment I see Charlotte make her way over to me with drinks in her hand.

"Is that for me?" I ask her grabbing her and pulling her close.

"No it's for my other boyfriend." She replies smirking at me, I grab the drink and take a big sip.

"I didn't know I was your boyfriend."

"Me neither but the Patil twins stopped me at the door and according to them you are." She rolls her eyes to show me how ridiculous she thinks all of this is. Yet as I kiss her she giggles.

"I think out of all the reputations you've had, dating me wouldn't be the worst." I say teasing her."

I go in for another kiss put she pushes me away. She looks thoughtful for a second, and then places her hands in my hair.

"I think you're right." She finally says, kissing me this time.