It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas;
Soon the bells will start,
And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart.
-Johnny Mathis

Chapter 18—

Rose's POV

Scor and I were sitting next to each other on my Aunt Ginny and Uncle Harry's couch when my parents apparated in.

Frankly, I was freaking out. Scor was definitely calmer than I was. Aunt Ginny and Uncle Harry were in separate chairs, both reading. Aunt Ginny had finally realized that her book was upside down and turned it around.

"Rose," my mum said sternly, "we have to discuss this rationally."

Aunt Ginny and Uncle Harry nodded hello at my parents and the wandered over to the kitchen, still in earshot and within shouting distance in case there was a need for intervention. Aurors were always prepared, even in their own homes with their own families.

I squeezed Scor's hand before starting the speech I had planned

"Mum, Dad, Scor and I are dating. Neither of you have ever had a problem with us being friends and frankly, I don't think that anyone is really surprised we are dating, except for maybe Dad. While I value your opinions on my relationship with Scor, I really don't think it fair to assume things without ever actually asking either of us, Dad, and also, I'm not asking your permission. I'm dating Scor. Nothing is going to change that. However, I would like your approval."

My dad cleared his throat "Rosie, I'm…I'm really sorry about all the things I said. I was just shocked and um, well I have a temper."

"I'm sorry too; daddy, I blame this temper thing on you. I just don't think I inherited the whole 'let's talk over this thing rationally' thing from mom" I smile.

My dad smiles at me and opens up his arms and I jump up and hug him. He squeezes me tightly before he hands me off to my mum who hugs me too.

"But, I would like to speak to Scorpius." He says with a tone of finality.

"Ok"

"Alone".

I huff and roll my eyes as my mom grabs my hand and pulls me out of the room. Al and Z try to console me, but I'm basically focusing all my attention on waiting for Scor and my Dad to come out of the room. What were the chances that they both come out battered and bloody?

But, soon enough both Dad and Scor leave the room, seemingly with all body parts and egos intact. Scor smiled at me reassuringly and winked as my dad ventured over to Uncle Harry, talking about the Chudley Cannons next game.

"So?" I asked.

"So?"

"Well what did he say?"

"Nothing that you need to worry about Rose," Scor replied smiling at me.

Well, then. I huffed, rolled my eyes and walked over to where Z and Al were still talking about Ben.

"Z, let's go home. I want to shower and change and stuff."

"Sure! Bye Al! Bye Scor!" Z says brightly before heading in the direction of the fire place.

I quickly followed her after giving Scor a quick goodbye hug.

When we had finally returned home, showered, changed and were ready for the day we went down to the kitchen for some food and a little girl time.

"Z, what do you think my dad said to Scor?" I asked

"He didn't tell you?" She seemed a little surprised at this but not really worried.

"No…and he didn't break up with me on spot either so I think it's all good…right?"

Z laughs " I'm sure that your dad just did the whole basic 'if you ever hurt my daughter…' speech that we all know and love and can recite by heart." She said reassuringly.

I sighed. "You don't think it will scare him away?"

" I think that if Scor was going to get scared away he would have by now. I mean he's spent so much time with your family he knew everything that was going to happen. Or at least, understood somewhat what was going to happen when he finally got his act together and asked you to Hogsmead."

"So you're saying he already knew my dad was crazy?"

"Sweetie, everybody knows your dad is crazy, it's right there in the history books." Z winks. "I think Scor will be fine. He's a big boy. If a guy can get passed your family, he definitely likes you and not much will get in the way of him being with you."

"Well there's also the problem of my really annoying best friend…"

Z laughs and smacks me in the arm "Don't insult the best friend! You might need her one of these days!"

"You mean like today?"

"Nah, you'd have been fine without me. But that is to say, next time wake up before you decide to get into a screaming match with your dad, wake me up first. I'd rather watch it than be woken up to it."

I laugh and promise her (if I ever actually thought it through of course) that I would inform her ahead of time. And we were having a fantastic time until….

"Shit!" I exclaimed.

"Rose? What's wrong?"

I forgot to get Scor a Christmas present!"

The End.

Haha no just kidding.

"Ask your mom if we can go to Diagon Alley"

Luckily my mom agreed and Z and I set off to Diagon Alley to get a present for Scor.

"Well what did you get him?

I'm not going to tell you! you'd just love my present so much that you'd want to take it for yourself and then I'd have no idea what to get him and-"

"Ok, fine, I'll think of something by myself."

I'll help you think of something! You just can't take my present! Now, what do you think Scor wants for Christmas?

Shit. Shouldn't I have some kind of clue as to what he wants for Christmas? Shouldn't I have asked him or something? All those opportunities to figure it out and I decided to snog him instead! Bugger.

You didn't even ask him, did you?

"Ha ….um…the thought hadn't even crossed my mind until today.

Of course, ok so has he mentioned anything to you about needing something or wanting something?

Besides my body? Hah no just kidding, Scor wasn't very verbal…he was more of the physical type…Focus Rose!

"He might have said something about wanting to go to a Quidditch game…"

"Great! Ok, let's go talk to your Aunt Gin! I'm sure she has the connections to get you some tickets!"

And we were off, and I was definitely glad that I had figured out Scor's gift…now I just had to get everybody else's. Oh, before tomorrow. Crap. I knew I shouldn't have procrastinated!

A/N: Annnddd I'm back! :) tell me what you think! And i apologize for the lateness of this chater...I had an incurable case of writer's block! Which is of course, a lame excuse. ...BUT I'M BACK! :D and yes, the song at the beginnig is lame. I'll work on it.