I'm really sorry that I haven't been updating in a while. I've been super busy and to top it off I have mid terms coming up and I'm kind of screwed! But hopefully *crosses fingers* I will be able to update more in February once those stupid tests are done. In fact, I'm only updating today because we had an unexpected snow day :-), so I've got some spare time for once.

Hey Rose, I know this isn't your usual style but I met this cool guy last night and he's got a fri-"

"Nope not interested, sorry Ally," Rose told her now pouty friend.

"Why not, you never go out any more. Loosen up a bit, just this once." Rose sighed and shook her head.

"I have to pick Lily up from the ministry. She's flooing in from France. She just got back from visiting Victoire and you know how much she hates apparition, so I'm driving her." Ally snorted in a manner that would have been highly unattractive on anyone else.

"You can drive Rose? Without causing any accidents? I find that hard to believe." Rose looked up at the tall girl and frowned.

"I learned from my mum, not my dad," she replied simply. Ally held up her hands in surrender.

"No need to get all defensive, Miss I-have-no-life."

"Someone woke up on the wrong side of her bed this morning. Or were you even in your bed at all?" Rose joked lightly; she hated it when Ally pestered her like this. "And I do too have a life. I have a great job, lots of friends and…"

"And you haven't had a boyfriend for years," Ally said in a slightly sympathetic tone. "Hey, I'm sorry Rose. I didn't mean to piss you off, I just worry sometimes that you're not letting yourself have fun sometimes. I'll see you tomorrow?"

"No, you'll see me tonight. It's Olivia's engagement party remember?" Ally's face looked blank. "You don't remember do you? Well, lucky for you I'm here to remind you."

"Lucky indeed. See you there Rose."

"Bye," Rose called after her.

….

Rose waited patiently at the ministry, waiting for the flames in the sixth fireplace to turn green. It was already 12:17, Lily was running late.

Only to be expected. She was never one for punctuality. Rose thought fondly. Lily had been one of her favorite cousins ever since their teen years. Despite the difference in age, the two complimented each other like day and night; polar opposites that somehow went together. Rose had always been the smart, studious one. She was polite to her professors and kind to her friends. All in all, a very sweet person. Lily was the feisty, good looking Gryffindor who looked to be about two years older than she actually was. She was outgoing and boy crazy, but always a good friend.

Finally the flames went green and a beautiful woman with long, dark red hair stepped gracefully out of the fireplace. She looked around with her clear, brown eyes until she spotted Rose. The two women squealed and huggedeach other; it had been months since they had last seen each other. Lily stepped back from the embrace and looked Rose over.

"Ha! I'm taller than you!" She teased childishly. Rose good naturedly rolled her eyes.

'Only because those ridiculous heels make you seem like you're six two. I'm still five eleven and you're still five ten. That's just the way the world works hun," Rose teased before grinning. "So, are you staying at my place this time, or is Aunt Ginny demanding you stay with her again?"

"Nope, it's going to be just us girls Rosie, unless you've met someone…" Lily let her sentence trail off suggestively. Rose huffed, what was it with all the questions about her non-existent love life?

"Just us girls then," Rose told her. "So how was France?"

"It was okay, I suppose. My French is still atrocious, nowhere near as good as yours, but the blokes were fantastic," she said with a playful glint in her eye.

"How was Vic? How is she doing?" Lily frowned.

"Not great. She's still upset about it which is stupid. Victoire was never even dating Teddy anyway and she knew that Dominique had liked him since Hogwarts. Vic's got no right to complain about them being together. Which is what she did the whole time I was there, it got so annoying."

"Did you get to see the happy couple?" Rose asked her.

"Yeah, they're doing great. Their newborn, Dora is a real cutie. She's a metamorphous just like Teddy."

"Aw, she must be so sweet. I can't wait to meet her when I visit next summer."

"She'll be a year old then, you're going to miss her cutest years. Anyway, enough about the baby. Don't you want to hear about me?" Lily asked in a less than serious voice.

'Of course Lils, when do I not want to hear about you?"

"Very funny, Rose." Rose laughed at her cousin's sulking face.

"So Lily, how long are you going to be crashing in my apartment for?"

"The fashion shows don't start up again for a few weeks, so Madame Malkin doesn't need me right now. I'll have to go back to Paris in two weeks though."

"Well let's make the most of your stay! Anyway, I wanted to invite you to my friend's engagement party. It's tonight at nine, if you're free." Lily gave Rose an apologetic look.

"I can't, I'm meeting Ricardo, Lorenzo and Matteo for cocktails. But maybe if we finish early."

"You're going to pass up spending time with your amazing cousin to drink fancy Manhattans with famous Italian models? Weird."

"Yeah I know, right?" Rose glance up at the large clock adorning the wall.

"I've got to dash Lily; I've got a haircut in twenty."

"Rose, your hair is already short, how much are you cutting off?"

"Just to shoulder length. Bye Lily."

"See you sweetie."

…..

Rose and Ally met up at the door of Frank's the restaurant where the party was being held. Ally was carrying a single envelope that probably held a gift card while Rose was carefully balancing two enormous packages that completely covered her face. Ally raised a recently charmed brow.

"Do you need some help with those?"

"Yeah, that would be great. Just put Roger's gift on the table for me please."

"Why did you get Roger a gift? It's not his party."

"No, that's the gift that Roger got for Olivia and John. I just wrapped it for him."

"You bought it for him too didn't you?"

"Well technically no, he gave me the money to buy them something and I just picked out the gift."

"Uh huh."

"Just don't say anything Ally."

"Got it."

The next half hour passed by pleasantly enough. Rose and Ally got drinks and mingled among the guests, each thanking the bride and groom for the invite. Ally was just complaining about how boring the night was when roger came over to where they were chatting.

"Hey Rose. Hello Alessia. How are you two doing tonight?"

"Actually, it's All-" Ally was about to say before Rose elbowed her sharply in the ribs. Ally winced, but Rose kept on talking.

"Great Roger, and you?"

"I'm fine. Thanks again for buying their gift for me, I would've done it myself but I was busy." Roger said, smiling at his assistant.

"I bet you were busy." Ally mumbled almost inaudibly under her breath. Thankfully, neither Roger nor Rose seemed to notice.

"So what exactly did I get them anyway?" Roger questioned.

"You got them a very expensive cauldron; made out of pure gold and the highest quality," Rose assured him, placing emphasis on the 'you'.

"A cauldron, huh?" Roger asked, a little bemused at why someone would want a cauldron as an engagement present.

"They're both potioneers, it's a hobby for them."

"And is there any way that they're actually going to believe it's from me?"

"Maybe, I wrapped it like a car ran over it."

"Nice touch. And thanks again Rose, you really are the best. Fancy a drink? Rose flushed a slight crimson at his praise.

"I would love t-"

"Rose! Hey, Rose, can I talk to you for a second?" Rose whirled around in irritation. Who in the name of Merlin could possibly be ruining this moment for her? The answer was Scorpius Malfoy.

"I'll let you two talk then. See you on Monday, Rose." Wait! Rose wanted to yell. Come back! Instead she remained as silent as a statue as Malfoy approached her.

"Yes?" She asked coldly.

"Well hello there Miss Sunshine, I was just returning your planner thing." Sure enough, Scorpius was clutching Rose's filofax in his pale, slender fingers. In a moment of relief Rose almost forgot that he had messed up her having drinks with Roger. Almost Forgot.

"Thank you so much! I've been looking for this everywhere."

"Well I was going to give it to you sooner, but for some reason, I doubt my presence would have been appreciated at the bikini charming salon. Just a guess." He joked, a crooked smile spreading across his face. Rose scowled at him.

"You read it? This is private!"

"Don't get your knickers in a twist Weasley, I didn't read much. I only read about the 400 or so weddings that you've attended. What is with you and weddings? It's a little freaky?"

"That is none of your business. Now if you'll excuse me I have to go, my cousin is here."

"Is it Al? I haven't seen that guy in days, what's he been up to?"

"No idea. And it's Lily not Al anyway." And without further ado, Rose walked over to great Lily.

However, it seemed like Lily had other plans, for she and Roger had just walked up to each other and were chatting like long lost friends.

"Rose, aren't you going to introduce me?" Lily asked her. Rose hesitated before answering, her eyes scanning Lily's revealing choice of attire.

"Of course. Lily, this is my boss, Roger Davies Jr. and Roger, this is my cousin Lily Potter."

"Please, call me Roger, Miss Potter."

"Only if you call me Lily," she teased flirtily. "Care to have a drink?" She asked forwardly.

"That'd be excellent, Lily." Lily giggled and allowed herself to be led away to the bar. Rose watched the scene unfold in horror. Unable to take any more of what would undoubtedly happen when Lily was involved, Rose told Ally she was feeling ill and abruptly left the party.

….

Rose couldn't sleep. She cleaned the house, read The Scarlet Letter, and even sewed a whole in her favorite blouse while she awaited Lily's return. Rose hoped that nothing had happened between the two, but knew that this wouldn't be the case.

At four in the morning, Lily stepped quietly through the door.

"What are you still doing up?"

"I couldn't sleep. So how was the rest of your night?" A dreamy look came over Lily's face.

"He's incredible, Rose. And I'm not just talking about how good he is between the sheets. He's a really great guy. We're even having lunch tomorrow!"

"Oh Lily, that's wonderful!"

"I know, right! Well, I'm tired. See you tomorrow Rosie!"

Rose murmured a 'good night' to her cousin before she sank down onto the couch. This was the worst thing that possibly could have happened.

I think that's the longest chapter yet for this story. Feedback is GREATLY appreciated. What do you think of Lily? I'm not sure if I wrote her the right way, but hopefully she'll develop more as the story goes on. Sorry if there's a lot of grammar mistakes, I was kind of in a hurry to get this up. I would love you forever if you'd review :-).