Hey thanks for the reviews! I want to apologize for a few mistake I made in the last chapter and possibly in this one. I am looking for a Beta reader, but I have never had one before so it's all new to me.

I wanted to clear something up from one of the reviews I received. Someone said that a Malfoy would never call someone luv. While Draco would never call Hermione that, it doesn't mean that Scorpius wouldn't call her daughter that. Also, I am aware that Hermione and Ron would not be poor, but as the reviewer said he is a MALFOY and he will be disgusted to enter the Weasley's house regardless... plus as a Malfoy, Scorpius grew up wealthier.

Yes, Rose is a lot like Hermione, but she is not her clone. I want Rose to have many of her monther's traits and a few of her fathers (which will be in this chapter). The same goes for Scorpius. He is like Draco, but not the same person.

I promise to update sooner from now on. Enjoy the chapter!

(By the way Echinacea is an herb that boosts the immune system and helps fight infections. Who knew being a pharmacy technician would be helpful with fanfiction?)

J.K. Rowling owns Harry Potter.

Chapter Two: Echinacea

Dinner was a bit awkward to say the least. While Hugo and Albus chatted away happily about school and made innocent threats about besting each other at Quidditch I sat in silence across from Scorpius. Mum and dad went upstairs a few minutes ago, leaving me behind.

I tried to think about how much I hate Scorpius Malfoy, but my mind kept drifting off to what had occurred upstairs. He was always such a jerk to me in school. He once saw me fall in Defense Against the Dark Arts and rather than helping me up he laughed louder than anyone in the room. He never referred to my red hair as being pretty. Also, he sure as hell never called me luv!

I had been looking down at my stew for a while thinking about this. I felt someone staring at me so I looked up. I was met by a pair of silver eyes and a smirk.

"Yes?" I leaned back in my chair and glared at him.
"Are you going to eat you food, Weasley, or stare at it for another ten minuets?"
"Shut it, Malfoy." I snapped and picked up my spoon.
"Fine, I was just curious as to what your sitting there daydreaming about. A boy perhaps? Maybe a dashing Slytherin?"
I snorted and ate some of the stew. "A dashing Slytherin? I don't believe that is possible." I watched Scorpius's smart-ass smirk falter a bit. "Whatever you say, Weasley."

"So, Rose and Scorpius, are you two in?" Albus said from beside me. Scorpius and I tore our eyes away from each other and said "What?" at the same time.

Albus rolled his eyes and said, "If you two were listening to me you would have known what I was talking about."
"You were talking to Hugo not us," I said, correcting him.
"Actually, I started to include you guys into the conversation while you were saying that there was no such thing as a dashing Slytherin," he said bitterly. I flushed and looked at my hands.

"We want to go to the forest and get some echinacea," Hugo said.
"What forest?" I asked, skepically.
"Um, the forbidden one," he replied sheepishly. I opened my mouth to protest, but he cut me off, "We need to, Rose! Naomi is getting worse!"
I groaned and looked to my younger brother. "I'm not risking my life for you lizard,"
"Fine," Hugo said and looked at Scorpius. "You in, Malfoy?"
Scorpius shrugged and said, "I suppose. There is nothing else to do 'round here,"

I looked at the three boys as they planned how to sneak out tonight. They were going to get themselves killed. I've read several books about the forest, not to mention heard stories about it from my dad. I wonder if Scorpius's father told him about when his dad had detention with my parents in the forest. Scorpius is studious so I would've thought he would have been smarter than this.

I shook my head. No, Scorpius isn't that smart. I sighed and said, "Okay, I will go. Only because I don't want my brother and cousin to get hurt... or killed,"
"Thanks for the concern," Scorpius snapped. I shrugged and turned to Albus.
"What time are we leaving?"
"Midnight," he replied with a smirk.
"Of course," I muttered to myself.

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At exactly 12:00 I heard a soft knocking at my door. I sighed and opened it. I was hoping they had forgotten or given up on the idea and went to sleep. Hugo, Albus and Scorpius walked in and I grabbed my broom from the closet. Hugo opened my window and we all flew out. I was behind everyone because flying just isn't my thing so I had the slowest broom of the lot.

We finally reached the entrance of the forbidden forest. "We're going to get caught. I just know it," I said looking behind me at Hogwarts. Albus grabbed my hand and pulled me into the darkness of the forest. "Relax, Rose. We will make it a short trip."
Hugo walked in front of us with Scorpius and I behind them. I peered over at Scorpius and saw that he was looking at his feet as he was walking. I poked his arm and he jumped up, his eyes wide. I watched as he tried to regain his composure. "Is the big bad Slytherin scared?" I teased. He gave a nervous laugh and said "No," His face twisted into what looked like confusion.
"Did you see the moon tonight?" He asked seriously.
"No, it was too cloudy. Why?"
"Isn't tonight a full moon?"
I froze and he looked back at me. "I-I think it is.

At that moment we heard a low growling noise. I spun around and saw a tall black werewolf towering over Hugo and Albus. I was about to rush to their aid when I was pulled behind a tree by Scorpius.

"What the bloody hell are you doing? We've got to help them!"

"Yes, I'm aware of that," he snapped at me."How is running over there and making a over dramatic heroic scene going to help them?" I shifted on my feet. He was right, of course. I felt foolish for almost endangering myself as well Scorpius.

We quietly made our way over to them. The creature opened its giant mouth and I saw that it was about to bite my brother. Looking down I saw a jagged rock and scooped it up. I chucked the rock at the werewolf's head, but unfortunately I am far from a Quidditch player and I missed the werewolf. Instead I hit Albus. The spot where Albus was struck immediately started to bleed. The werewolf sniffed the air and looked down at Albus.

"Get away from him!" I shouted and burst out of the trees. The creature turned towards me. I saw it raise it's enormous paw and even seem to grin. I was knocked to the ground by something, hard. I peeked in front of me and saw Scorpius laying on the ground bleeding profusely from the chest.

"Impedimenta!" Albus shouted and pointed his wand at the werewolf, binding it. "I'm going to apparate Scorpius back and then I will be back for you two," he said pointing at Hugo and I.

"You can Apparate?" Hugo said in surprise. Albus nodded and rushed over to his friend's side.

Hugo walked over to me and said, "Are you alright, Rose?"

I nodded and looked up at me. "I can't believe Malfoy did that,"

"Yeah, well, it was obvious the werewolf was aiming for your throat. Malfoy probably just saved your life,"

I frowned. "I'm such a fool! Why did I do that?"

Albus reappeared before us. "Ready?" he asked. We nodded and he grabbed our hands. Albus took us back to my room. I turned to the bed and saw Scorpius laying on it, moaning in pain. His had three huge gashes on his chest. Albus picked up a blanket from the bed and pressed it to Scorpius's wounds. "Can't you do something, Rose? Aunt Hermione said your becoming quite the healer,"

I shook my head, not tearing my eyes away from Scorpius. "N-no I'm an amateur," I blinked and snapped out of whatever trance I was in. "Hugo, go get Mum," He bolted out the door as I walked closer to my bed. The blood was already seeping through the blanket. With each shallow breath Scorpius took I saw his face twist in pain. I stood next to him and muttered a numbing spell. Scorpius's face seemed to relax so I assumed he was in less pain now.

It's strange that earlier today I wanted him dead, but now I will do anything to keep him alive.