A/N: I don't know what was going through my head when I was writing this chapter! It's probably really stupid, but I'm okay with it. Thanks to books and candy for her messages and reviews! Sorry if this chapter was on the short side. :)

Disclaimer: I don't own anything dealing with 'Harry Potter.'

Hugo contentedly sniffed at the lovely aroma surrounding the main dish: chicken vegetable soup with rice. "Now this looks good," he said. Hermione smiled and everyone began to eat. Hugo, though, had to be careful not to get anything stuck in his braces, but he was sure a simple spell would get it out. He was dipping his spoon in bowl for some more soup when Rose jabbed him lightly on his arm. After he cleared his mouth he turned to her.

"Yeah?"

Rose's eyes flickered to Albus before looking back at him. "What exactly are you planning with Albus?" she whispered. Hugo grinned.

"Nothing bad, trust me." Her eyes narrowed.

"Are you going to get mum mad?"

"Maybe."

"Are we – scratch that, you – going to get in trouble?"

"Maybe."

"Are we going to be able to still get our pocket money?"

"No." Rose glared at him.

"Then why go through with it?"

"Can't tell you that. Maybe you should ask Al." Rose looked at Albus who had obviously heard everything, but was trying to show he hadn't.

"Al, what are you guys planning?" She was really curious at this point; she didn't want the Malfoys or her parents mad at them. The Potters would probably laugh along as they always did during pranks - unless they were severe pranks.

He shrugged. "Nothing bad, trust Hugo." He ate some more of his soup. Rose rolled her eyes; these were the people she had to call family. She tapped her fingers on the table for a bit before spooning some more soup and rice to eat. She thought she'd ignore Hugo and Al for a bit – maybe they'd tell her then. So she sat there eating her soup, her eyes never leaving the bowl, cutlery, or rice.

Now let's see how long it is until they notice She thought.

Hugo says something to Al about Quidditch.

Five . . .

Al laughs at something.

Four . . .

Hugo eats some rice.

Three . . .

Al drinks a little water.

Two . . .

Hugo nudges Rose. She doesn't respond.

One . . .

Al pokes Rose. She still doesn't respond.

"MUM! Rose is choking!" Rose's eyes widened at Hugo's words. Suddenly, everyone was looking at her and Hermione was standing, wand at ready. Rose inconspicuously rolled her eyes. Not wanting to get Hugo in any trouble before his supposed big stunt with Al, she made a show of drinking water. Coughing slightly, she began to speak.

"It's okay. I'm fine – go back to your discussions, if you please." Everybody continued to stare at her. "Really," she says, taking some rice and eating it. Hermione nodded her head and slowly sat back down. That was not the reaction she expected out of Hugo. She turned toward him, her eyes narrowed dangerously.

"What was that about?" she hissed at him. At looking at him, he really did seem scared. His hands were trembling, his mouth partly open, and his eyes huge. But, you didn't know Hugo like Rose did. Once he was sure no one was looking in their direction, he smirked mischievously.

"I know what you're trying to do and it's not going to work," he said. Rose's lips twitched before she grinned. How could she not love this idiotic kid? She kicked Al's leg under the table as he laughed at her.

"Whatever. Are you guys going to tell me before it happens, or what? I thought we were really close, ya know?" Rose then put on her pouty face: her hands clasped together in front of her, her bottom lip sticking out, and her eyes wide and pleading. Usually, the pouty face was reserved for certain things – candy, extra television time, jumping on the settees – but now she put it on out of desperation. If they were going to blow something up, she didn't want to be anywhere near the explosion. Or explosions.

Hugo grinned and waved his spoon around the air. "Well, eh . . ." he said vaguely.

"'Well, eh' what?" she asked.

"'Well, eh' is all I can tell you," he said, but he beckoned her closer, "had it been under any other circumstances, you'd be the first I'd tell." Rose was touched.

"And you're being serious, right?" she asked even though she knew he was. Before he could respond, someone talking to Lily disrupted.

"No, I am being Sirius. Get it?" James said. He knew it was lame; he just wanted to see their reactions. Rose's lips twitched again as if she wanted to laugh at the incredibly lame and over clichéd joke, but she instead smiled.

"Anyway," Hugo said, breaking eye contact with James, "yes, you're my big sister and I lo – and I'm obligated to tell you these kinds of things." He shrugged and turned back to his soup. Rose grinned and kicked him lightly. That had been one of those brother/sister moments.

"And I'm obligated to love you too," she said, giving him a one armed hug. He pulled a disgusted face and wiggled his way out of it.

"This is why I hate telling you my freaky sentimental feelings," he said, though he was smiling. Al looked on amused as was Scorpius.

"Oh, how I wish I had these types of moments with my siblings," he said before jokingly saying to James, "I love you, James!" The mentioned boy looked over at his younger brother and caught on to the joke.

"I love you too, mate!" he said back, a grin on his face. Al stood and James followed his lead.

"Do you want to hug it out?" he asked, his arms open.

"You must be mental," James said, before sitting down again. Al nodded.

"Yeah, that was awkward enough," he said back as he, too, sat back down. Harry and Ginny clapped at their performance as if they knew all along it wasn't real and Ron, Rose, and Hugo were laughing. Even Draco, Astoria, and Scorpius looked entertained. Hermione's eyes, however, were narrowed as if she knew something was going to happen, but if you looked closely you could see the tip-off of a small smile. Al caught Rose's eye and winked.

"I love you, Lily!" Lily looked up at him.

"Save it," she said with a smile; she may love both of her brothers, but this was taking it a bit too far. Al grinned back at her and sat down.

"And that's why she's awesome," he said to Scorpius. Rose felt something surge through her again; why was he telling Scorpius about how awesome Lily was? She blinked a couple of times and focused on finishing her rice.

She turned to Hugo after she was done with her food. "So when can I know?" Hugo gave her an exasperated look that said 'I thought we already discussed this,' but answered her anyway.

"Sometime during afters."

A/N: And that's when we'll all see what's going to happen. Most likely that'll be chapter seven. I hope you guys liked this chapter! :) I got 'cha there with this chapter's title, huh? :) Yes, Hugo was going to say he loved his big sister, but backed down 'cuz he felt incredibly stupid (but she knows how he feels). I can't believe I put that Serious - Sirius joke in there either. :)

Here are some terms in the above text you may or may not have known:

- Afters: [English] term for 'dessert'

- Pocket money: [English] term for 'allowance' (Thanks to Frankie-JaymeENGLISHPROUD for telling me this)

- Settee: Sofa, couch, futon, divan ( Thanks to Frankie-JaymeENGLISHPROUD for telling me this)

- Clichéd: Corny, unoriginal, passé, hackneyed

- Cutlery: Plates, dishes, tea set, crockery

And one more thing: I might not be able to update tomorrow, but I'll try to. I would love it if you reviewed even if it was to tell me this story was lame or whatever!

--~~ Sparkly S ~~--