Merlin's beard. Al is talking again. But luckily not it's not that annoying. Ok, here I am again. New school year starts tomorrow. Headmaster McGonagall's speech was short but strong and I have thanked her for that in my mind. Night was also peaceful... except my dream with Lily Potter. She'd accidently brush her hand on my thigh during one of our tutoring sessions for her potions. Her well manicured nails would squeeze lightly and rest there for a few seconds, making sure i knew it wasnt actually accidental, and the next thing dream me was pushing all the books of the desk and throwing her on top of it, kissing her passionately. But this was just imagination... I'm not like that in real life, honestly.
But why is it all I hear Zabini's laugh and voice in my head shouting "You're a liar!"?
It started out as a nice morning, sitting in the great hall with Al, Nicolai and Thaddeus eatting a small breakfast while chatting about the newbees of the slytherin house. It wasn't until my owl brought a message. I looked at it – big, officially looking envelope with my family's crest. I normally dont get a letter until the 4th or 5th day from my parents. Somethings up.
'Hey, mate, what's that?' asked Albus.
'I have no idea, you see my face, Potter.' I answered with my typical Malfoy face no. 5: A confused Malfoy look.
'Look, Lily's got the same envelope.'
I move my eyes to the Gryffindor table, where sat the beautiful red girl looking as confused as me and Al.
What the hell?
With trembling fingers I opened the letter. I just stared at the letter for a few minutes before taking a chance and reading it. After reading the first paragraph of sentences I was utterly shocked.
Official. Engagement. With. Lily. Potter.
Just…what? I felt extremely hot. I was sure that my face looked like a tomato. But my heart just missed a beat before speeding up.
My weird reaction was stopped by my cousin Nott, A slytherin a year older than us.
'Dude, is this true that you're engaged with Lily Potter? My parents had just wrote me about it?' He looks excited, probably because he was engaged like this too.
I turned my head around the Great Hall. It was obvious that most people got the messages from their families about it and now everyone knew that Scorpius Malfoy and Lily Potter are engaged by their parents. Even the teachers knew it. McGonagall was whispering with Flitwick and Slughorn, Hagrid just looked confused, Trelawney had the look "I knew it!" written all over her face. I chanced a glance at her family. Between shock and incomprehension I saw kind of anger at Albus, and a lot of anger in James consideing he and Lily were very close. Right. James will kill me. Actually, Albus will too.
'WHAT. THE. ACTUAL. FUCK?!'
That screechy voice belonged to the one and only Rose Weasley, an annoying know it all who stalks people. She glared at Lily before ducking to her level and whispering something in her ear, but the only word I and probably everyone else picked up on was "kill".
I have never seen Lily and Rose like this before. The Weasley girl was like a typical murderer with craziness in her eyes. Whereas Lily was shocked while her eyes shined with tears. She immediately ran away from the Hall.
'Malfoy, you prat, help her!' Amy Zabini yelled at me, after conversing with her sister and Lily's best friend. I knew she was right, so i looked over to Albus who shooed me away but not before giving me a look that told me i would have to explain this later. After his look, I followed my future wife.
'WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK!' My cousin, Rose Weasley screams in the middle of the great hall.
How was I suppose to know? I was still trying to catch up as it was. I received a letter from my parents about an engagement I never knew about!
But it is to THE GUY OF MY DREAMS.
The frizzy redhead bends so her caramel eyes are level with mine, but hers are glistening with anger. 'I'm going to kill you.' She whispers crazily.
I frantically look around. Fuck. Everyone's staring at me. Everyone knows. Rose is reaching for her wand.
I toss myself off the bench at the Gryffindor table before escaping out of the hall, with tears pricking my eyes.
I ran through the main doors leading outside, getting to the middle of the quidditch pitch before collapsing onto my knees, with my hands covering my face.
I couldn't make up my mind.
This was great?
Wasn't it? I mean, I got to marry the guy I have had a crush on for years.
And my brothers couldn't say anything because mam and dad set it up.
But..
What about Rose, she's dangerous and could kill to be in the position I'm in.
And what if he doesn't like me?
What if I'm not good enough?
What if he likes Rose and wishes it was her?
What if I am too bori-
'Lily?' His soft voice pulls me out of my thoughts.
'Hmm.' I acknowledge, nodding my head. Trying to wipe away my tears while pushing my long hair into my face.
'Are you... Uh... Are you ok with this?' He asks, he seems nervous and guarded.
'The engagement or the Rose murdering me thing?' I answer sarcastically, before replying to both. 'I can live with the engagement. Well we have no choice... But I can do it. But the Rose thing... Let's hope because I can't live through murder.'
Scorpius chuckles loudly, pulling me into a friendly hug, like he always does. Merlin, I wish it meant more.
'But actually Scor, I don't think this can work out.' I start, laughing softly.
'Is it because you can't imagine a red haired Malfoy boy?' He carries on, laughing at the images in his head. 'They would be able to tell a Weasley from a Malfoy!'
I ponder that a minute before replying, 'Puh-lease! You'll be able to tell, can you see a Weasley in Slytherin!'
'I wonder if anyone knew before today...' Scorpius thinks aloud.
'I wonder if James and Albus knew! Because I think they are going to have a serious talk with mam and dad during the Christmas holidays if they didn't.'
Scorpius loops his arm about mine, grinning broadly before leading the way back to the castle to question with James and Albus.
Everyone's eyes were on me.
Green, black, blue, grey, hazel.
Not the ones I wanted though.
Not Lily's.
Me and Al make it to Flitwick's class 10 minutes late after both of us decided it wasn't worth it to run.
Charms with the Ravenclaw's never goes well. I throw myself onto the seat which me, Al and Thaddeus sit, a row from the back, where we can do work but talk as well.
Thaddeus sits inbetween me and Al, to my left. His back is rigid, his brown hair cut short so it doesn't fall into his blue eyes. He smiles at us when we finally set up, before passing a note to me telling me to listen to the conversation behind us.
I concentrate on the voice behind, a shrill voice, one that can only belong to Rose.
'Swap places with me.' She 'whispers' to her friend, a tall blonde girl with bug eyes.
The friend must have replied by note because I didn't hear her speak.
'Why not? He's my crush. Mine. Why can't I have him?' She whines, while I cover my head with my hands.
You can't have me because I don't like you. I want to shout at her but just restrain myself and groan instead.
Maybe a bit too loud actually, since Professor Flitwick asks in a squeaky voice 'Anything wrong Mr Malfoy? Am I boring you?'
'Sorry sir, I'm just a touch..' What was I? Confused? Happy? Upset? Annoyed? 'I don't know. Please carry on sir.' I respond instead, keeping my voice level.
Thaddeus pats my back reassuringly.
I can't wait for this lesson to end. I can't wait to write a letter to my parents asking what the fuck is going on.
Maybe I should just go back to my dorm for the rest of the day. I can't even concentrate. I mean... What is Flitwick talking about?
Finally, charms is over. I can see what the fuck is going on.
I drag Al to the side of the corridor, lowering my voice to a whisper, 'I'm not going to any more lessons today. Cover for me.'
'Uhh... Ok?' He 'whispers' back. He doesn't ask questions about why.
This is why he's my friend, not just because he has an attractive younger sister.
Ok, that's one of the reasons...
I sprint to the dungeons, yelling the password to the blank strip of wall that's serves as a door for the Slytherin common room. Racing up the stairs to my dorm before collapsing on my bed with a quill and parchment ready to write.
Mam and dad,
What the hell is happening? How did dad talk to Harry Potter without killing him or offending him? How did you get the Potter's to marry off their only daughter! I mean it's Albus' little sister. I know we've spoken and everything, but I want someone who actually loves me mam? And what if she doesn't? Not that I'd care... Because I don't like her like that..
Um... My classes aren't bad, I haven't had my favourites yet though.
Love you,
Scorpius.
I finished my letter after too many rewrites and 2 hours of my life wasted on confusion. I rolled up the parchment before making my way to the the owlery to send the letter via my own owl, Zeus.
I received the reply from my parents at the end of the day, after classes finished. I was exhausted and hungry. Since i didnt go to dinner, there's too many people around, people who would stare, and that'll just make me even more stressed than i am now. Then there was the fact that when i went to the library to catch up on schoolwork Al had told me about, i just spent the time watching my beautiful future wife study. But I took the letter from Zeus, reading it through.
Dear Scorpius,
Your father is not that bad. You know that he and Harry are in good relationship at work. They can be friends! Look at me and Ginny, we're the proof (she's amazing, it's like having school best friend again!). Believe me, your father and I are sure about this decision. Our magical world needs something happy. Something which will connect 2 worlds – heroes and us, "Death Eaters". Mr. and Mrs. Potter agreed to do this. Your future will be safe! And…you and Lily are perfect. I see it. You'll be happy. Scorpius, you're my only son and I'll always know what is the best for you. Trust me. Besides, you might think your good at keeping something from me, but you cannot. I know you like her Scorpius. As more than a friend.
Love you,
Mum.
Another letter was attatched to the first, this one from my father.
Dear Son of Mine,
You really don't care, do you? ;)
I wasn't caring for your mother too. And now we're married for many years.
I'm not stupid. But your mother told me.
Sincerely,
Father.
So...It's for the magical world, and my dear mother sees something that I'm too stubborn to admit. My feelings towards Lily Potter.
Oh, and my father's answer. Typical. I love them both, but sometimes they're just annoying. I know, they're caring for me. I'm their only child. It's hard in pureblood families to have many children sometimes, because of genetics. What if Lily and I won't have a child? Why am I thinking about it right now?!
I lie on my bed and hug one of pillows towards my chest, the red one. The one that's Gryffindor colours (The only thing in the room with them). The one that smells like her, like strawberries. The smell of her favourite fruits and shampoo. Am I becoming crazy?
Or have I always been crazy?
I'm a strong Slytherin.
I'm not crazy. But if she's worth it?
I can be.
My thoughts were stopped by my best friend, who like always was very sensitive towards me, throws a book at me.
'Mate, someone is waiting for you outside our room, at the corridor' Albus says with a smile like a Cheshire cat covering his face.
'Who? If one of the professors, I'm not going.' I hiss at him.
'Actually it's your wife with your favourite cake so maybe you'll want to see her.'
Yay! Cake.