Even after the dance she felt that she was floating on air. Sitting on her nightstand sat the rose that she was gifted the fire still burning inside. She was a bit confused by it, it had been days and the fire was still burning strong. She smiled every time she looked at it but wondered about it all at the sometime.

Scorpius had taken care to get rid of the mask so as no one would find it and question if he went or not. All went on raving about how amazing the dance was and how he should have come. I few asked what he did all night. It was easy enough to say study and sleep as when he walked in all where partying in the common room.

Paige though was still pouting at him having not gone and her being stuck with having went with Robert. Shrugging it off he really didn't say much about it having not really cared much about it. She got over it and he didn't really say anything more about it.

Things at Hogwarts didn't really change much as the year moved into the chilly winter. Nothing but the windows of the school glazing over and Scorpius Malfoy and Rose Weasley giving each other looks whenever they saw each other.

Passing thru the hall of the school they would smile at each other. Scorpius would always give her a little bow if he saw her in the halls most figured it was because of their status as Prefect but most didn't think much more of it.

More than once others would spot them in the library studying together. It was easily played off as both where at the top of the class, so there were not many students could keep up with them. Neither of his friends liked it, but in their minds it was better the other then themselves having to go over notes.

Scorpius and Rose would keep their heads close together as they looked thru the books. Every now and then his hand would move over and his fingers over hers to show some form of affection, other than that they could speak to each other without someone looking at them like they sprouted another head.

Winter got colder and soon was a day before the winter holiday was to begin. Scorpius sat in the Slytherin common for the afternoon lounging on one of the couches. After thinking for a few moments he stood up, a few giving him questioning looks. He shook his head as he made his way to an abandoned hallway. Pulling out his wand he gave it a small wave and smiled as the spell worked. He muttered something and watched waiting.

Rose sat in her dorm leaning her head back as she finished with an essay. She took a breath and made a face as she heard something behind her that had her gripping her wand before spinning around. There sat a wispy silver fox looking to her. It opens its mouth and spoke in a voice that made her grin.

"Rose come meet me, go to the tapestry of Barnabas the Barmy. There will be a door there, go in it, I'll be there."

With it finished talking it was gone as if it was never even there. She smiled and got up grabbing her robe she made her way off to where the little fox had told her to go.

She came upon the tapestry and noticed that there was a door, which she had never seen before. Taking a breath she opened the door and smiled as she looked around to see a sitting room. Her eyes where wide as she looked around to see it decorated for Christmas. A tree next to a fire crackling in the hearth. She made her way inside to find Scorpius sitting there on the couch.

He turned as soon as he heard the door open and smiled upon seeing her face. Getting up he made his way over to her and wrapped his arms around her.

"Happy Christmas."

He leaned into him and smiled breathing his scent in deeply. She stood there in his arms for a moment before finally taking a small step back.

"Happy Christmas Scorpius. What's this about?"

He smiled and took her hand leading her over to the couch. On the table in front of them where all kinds of treats for them to eat.

"Well I figured that I really couldn't send you anything as I'm sure your Father would flip out, but I did want to give you a gift."

She smiled as she sat down, Scorpius following in reached out and grabbed one of the Christmas cookies and took a bite of it. Doing the same she smiled at him looking around at the room.

He finished off his cookie and stood walking over to the same table next to the tree. Walking back over him sat next to her and grinned as he handed her over the package.

She looked at him for a moment before turning to the present and flipped it of a few times before carefully tearing into the paper. Finally unwrapping a slender box she pulled it open and let out a small gasp.

Inside was a necklace, a chain of sliver wound down to revile a small red rose bud, the sliver steam held two emerald leafs. She beamed at him he leaned and gently took the necklace from her and leaned in close to put it on her. He smiled as he leaned back grinning at her.

"It'll bloom over a week, stay from about a week, and then start all over again."

She looked to him in awe and tried to hold back emotions as of what I kind gift it was.

"Did you charm it yourself?"

He looked to her and nodded his head. It had been just over the past month that she had relived what a wiz as charms, and transfiguration he was. She looked down to it and could only smile. It was such a thoughtful gift. Reaching into her pocket she pulled out a small wrapped gift and handed it over to him.

He looked to her for a moment and smiled before he ripped into the paper and opened the box. He looked down to a silver bracelet, with black detailing on it. He pulled it out slowly putting it on.

"Thank you, it's amazing."

He smiled and took her and gently and kissed the tips of her fingers for a moment before pulling her into him. He wrapped his arms around her and he smiled as he let her rest against him. He took a deep breath knowing that he would have to let her go soon but it was the last thing that he wanted to do.

"I hope that one day you and I will be able to sit like this with you."

She nodded her head a little as she gently nuzzled in against his neck.

"Me too, maybe once we are out of school we can date, but until then good friends?"

He smiled and gently took her chin between his finger and thumb slowly tilting her head up. He looked into her eyes for a moment and leaned in kissing her gently.

"The best of friends."

He smiles and leans in kissing her again wrapping his arms around her holding her close. She did nothing to stop it but only returned by wrapping her arms around his neck.

They finally where able to part from each other. Casting a disillusionment charm on himself he made he walked her back to the tower. His hand resting gently on her lower back as he made their way back so it wouldn't seem too odd for her to be holding his hand. They both agreed that it was for the best, to keep trouble from starting.

As they got to the tower he leaned in and kissed her on the cheek.

"Have a Happy Christmas."

She knew he would leave after that. She lingered a moment before heading back into the common room to pack up for vacation.

I hope that you all enjoy today's update!

I am sorry to say that there will be no updates

Friday or next Monday!

Sorry but there are a few thing going on and I didn't do anything in advance.

Mistake on my part.

But next Friday the 6th will be a nice one long one!

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