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Boxing Day – Monday
Caitlin
"But McGonagall's off her rocker – don't you reckon?"
"I what?" I responded, still attempting to make my way down the staircase to the Common Room. One Josh Thomas was standing there still in what I believe was supposed to be pyjamas.
"We should complain." He said looking really serious. Well, as serious as he could possibly look.
"Ah – about what?" Too early for thought processes.
"Hello! The match – today? Ring any bells?" He gestured ridiculously.
Oh that's right.
Holy crap! That's right!
"Yeah! See what I mean Caitlin?"
My face had obviously changed from blank and confused, to angry.
"What are we going to do?" I asked, feeling slightly helpless and grabbing the stairwell perhaps a bit too tightly.
"Well, talk to McGonagall – buy us some time!"
Frowning, he removed my vice-like grip from the banister. Coming to my senses, I pulled my hand away from his.
"Well I'm sure Slytherin won't be happy about this either," I said, finally making my way down the stairs – smiling slightly at the grumpy-looking fourth year who had been behind me on the staircase.
"Yeah, well, I'm not thinking that we're on good terms with Slytherin right now."
I whacked him in the arm as I strode past him.
"OUCH!" he called from behind me as I power-walked away. "What was that for-" he gasped audibly and followed me toward the portrait, "You like him again, don't you Caitlin?"
I merely grinned to myself and climbed out of the portrait.
He clambered out as well. In his ankle length snitch covered pyjamas.
Boxing Day – Monday
Josie
By the time I got down to the Great Hall (pretty late cause I had to do my hair really nice for the match) the hall was like, buzzing with sound you know? Yeah, buzzing like bees.
Anyway – there seemed to be some kind of heated discussion going on between Caitlin, Josh, the Slytherin Beater – Jack something and McGonagall.
Interesting.
"Morning Rose!" I said cheerfully to Rose, who was staring at Al (bit weird really I know).
She looked at me blankly before smiling and gulping down some pumpkin juice. Well, somebody got out of the wrong side of the bed this morning! I suspect it has something to do with her ultra-obvious hate for Scorpius McHottie-pants.
Ah, well its lucky Bailey's a looker, otherwise I'd be a bit distracted by Scorpius' angel-like features.
Speaking of the devil (or shall I say angel), he was also making his way up to McGonagall.
Hmm, whatever was going down must be important. However, at this current moment, my stomach was rumbling (though nobody noticed) so I helped myself to toast and saw Rose stand up abruptly out of the corner of my eye.
Boxing Day – Monday
Albus
The team aren't keen for playing today.
And it seems like Gryffindor isn't keen either – so Jack decided to take things into his own hands, and have a go at McGonagall.
Of course, I have no say in the matter at all – but I guess that's better – right?
So I'm sitting here watching as Scorpius approaches – he's temporary captain. In all honesty, I'm lucky to still be on the team.
"Stop muttering to yourself mate!" said Dane, giving me a bit of a nudge.
"I-er," I said, clearing my throat.
Wow. I have serious issues, shaking myself slightly, my eyes focused on a red-head blur that was heading for the staff table. I saw now that I was not the only one who was watching this play out – I was, however, amazed that we couldn't actually hear what was going on, only see Caitlin's bizarre yet adorable (don't know how she does it) gestures, and Jack's face which was getting more and more purple by the minute.
The red blur that I had spotted slowed down as it approached Scorpius, and as they made brief eye contact I realised that it was Rose. She smiled slightly then attempted to join the conversation.
Rose smiling at Scor?
And once again I appeared to be the only person who actually saw that. Great, just great.
I slammed my glass down on the table, grinning to myself as I saw Dane twitch melodramatically – the girl!
"Excuse me everyone."
McGonagall spoke loudly and all whispered conversations and breakfasting ceased as students listened intently.
"After several ridiculously passionate speeches-" McGonagall glanced at Josh quickly, who beamed proudly at the entire Hall gaining himself a few laughs (mainly because his pyjama pants were ridiculous!), "much persuasion, and promises of doing Transfiguration homework" Jack nodded at her briefly, "I have decided to give you until Saturday to prepare for the game – which, of course, is New Years eve and sufficient time for training and preparations. No more complaints, please."
With that, she turned around and shooed the students back to their seats.
I caught Caitlin's eye as she returned to her seat, and she didn't look away.
I smiled to myself.
Maybe things would work out after all?
Tuesday
Scorpius
Knock Knock Knock.
"Mpf!" I said, pulling my pillow over my head and rolling over.
Knock knock knock.
"Go away," I groaned.
Come on, it was the holidays. All I wanted was a bit of a sleep in.
BANG!
"What the hell!"
My door had been blasted open and my covers pulled off me.
"Go away, Rosie!"
She remained silent.
"You know what happened last time when you-"
"Rosie?" came a very low voice and my eyes opened quickly.
Crap.
"Why would I be Rose?" asked one Albus Potter, crossing his arms and frowning at me in my half-awake state.
I looked down at the floor sheepishly, searching for a t-shirt.
"Answer the question, Scor."
I stood up to my full height and pulled my t-shirt over my head.
"Just seems like the mental kind of thing she'd do, you know?"
He tilted his head sceptically, still frowning.
"What are you doing here, anyway?" I asked crossing my arms as well.
"Firstly, training. Secondly, why did you call me Rosie? And, thirdly, what do you mean last time?"
I opened my mouth and shut it again.
"Why were you expecting Rose to come in here and wake you up?"
Um, um, think, think . . .
"Because she hates me?"
"Right." said Al, circling around me like a hawk, "How long have we known each other, Scor?"
"Um... seven years?" I replied, avoiding his eyes.
"And how well do I know you?"
"Uh… Pretty good, I guess."
He raised his eyebrow.
"Okay , better than anyone." I grumbled.
"Remember the last time you lied to me?"
"Who are you, my mother?"
"Shut-up, Scorpius. I'm the one asking the questions!" he said, jabbing himself in the chest.
I nodded.
"Good. Well the last time you lied to me, I don't know if you recall, but you ended up in a headlock with my cousin, Teddy. That was before he took his anger management classes, but still-"
"Okay, okay. I get it – I'm not good at lying to you."
"This is true," he said nodding and smirking slightly. (What is with everyone smirking lately? That was – is – my thing!).
"So why were you really expecting Rose to come in here and see you in your... Early morning state?"
"Because, um, because…"
"Scorpy-poo!"
I stopped mid sentence and saw Rose standing in my doorway – wearing her very short pyjamas. But I had no idea why she called me Scorpy-Poo…
"Rose, what are you doing here?" asked Al.
"Just giving old Scor-Scor, his wake-up call."
I looked at Rose in confusion over Al's shoulder and she widened her eyes.
Right, play along.
"Don't worry Al, it's my new way of annoying the hell out of Malfoy. Waking him up from his beauty sleep," she said winking at Al.
Al turned around to face me, "Is that right, Scor?"
"Yup. She's a real pain in the ass, alright!"
He nodded and then smiled. "Well, captain, better go and wake up the other troops."
He patted my arm before leaving the room. I held my breath until I heard the portrait shut.
"That was close," I said, finally letting out the air I'd been holding in.
"Hmm, yeah. Lucky I'm a good liar." Rose said, taking a few steps closer.
"Lucky," I repeated smirking.
She was two steps away now.
"Remember what happened last time?" I asked her.
She shook her head. "Remind me?"
Then I tickled her and we both fell over – and she rested her head upon my chest.
"I love this," she mumbled.
"Me too," I sighed, tracing circles on her bare shoulder and kissing the top of her head.
"You better go to training though – otherwise Al will get suspicious!"
I sighed and stood up slowly.
As usual, she was right.
Wednesday
Rose
"Rose! What took you so long to get down here? We've had the pitch booked since ten."
"I –uh – sorry, Caitlin," I said, hurrying down the path and onto the pitch where the rest of the team stood huddled.
I approached the group and Caitlin pulled me aside while the others muttered amongst themselves.
"Are you alright, Rose?"
"Uh – yeah?" I said, slightly confused.
"You seem a bit out of it. And I need you to be one-hundred percent focused, alright? This is important."
I nodded. "Don't worry Caitlin. I won't let you down."
Almost two hours later my legs were shaking from the intensity of our training, and Caitlin finally signalled for us to land.
We made our way back to the changing rooms in silence – I guess everyone was pretty worn out. It had gone pretty smoothly – except for Bailey crashing into Josh at one point – he said he was 'distracted by Josie's beauty in the stands'.
Only I noticed that Josie wasn't in the stands he was pointing at . . . And that was mainly because Scorpius was . . .
Anyway, I'll talk to Josh about it later. He knows Bailey best. No doubt he was dazed and just pointing in the wrong direction.
"See you later, Rose," called Lily, leaving as I realised that I was the last one in the changing room.
I quickly packed up my stuff and headed out the door, nearly walking into the person I was looking for.
"Scorpi-"
But my words were cut off, as his lips found mine and I flung my bags down in an instant as I wound my hands around his neck.
"Miss me?" he asked rather loudly, pulling away as I opened my eyes and pouted my lip in response.
"SShhh! Someone might hear us!"
"Hear us doing what Rosie?" he asked, raising his eyebrows suggestively.
I rolled my eyes and let my hands drop from his shoulders, attempting to wiggle away.
"You don't get away that easily, missy!" he said, tightening his grip as I pushed his chest lightly. "And, by the way, you played well today."
"Thank-you," I whisper to his neck as we rock back and forward slightly as if we were dancing. I wish we could've danced at the ball. Well, we did dance at that one party – but that was when he acted like I was a dirty tissue... so that could hardly count.
"But I've seen you play better and I think we are going to thrash you."
"Hey!" I said as he woke me from my happy, dream-like state – there was the Scorpius I knew. The blunt, dickhead one.
The one you just love to hate.
"Well, I can't blame you. I would be distracted, too, if I were sitting in the crowd." He smiled cheekily and I cracked a grin before steering him towards the door.
"Keep telling yourself that, Scor," I said as we made our way out – cautiously, of course.
"I think that's the first time you've called me Scor-"
"Shh!" I said, as I heard someone coming around the corner, thinking fast I glanced at Scorpius then quickly dove into a nearby push, hauling him along with me.
"What the-" asked Scorpius, who was currently squashed under my upper body, being stabbed by several branches.
I covered his mouth with my hand and angled my head, pulling in his foot that was sticking out slightly, before catching his eye and removing my hand.
"I get it Rosie – just wondering why we couldn't have pretended to be arguing?" He asked in a whispered tone.
"I – oh." I replied.
"You just wanted a chance to be on top of m-"
He began, but as I finally heard voices coming around the corner, he was just talking so flipping loud! In a moments decision after glancing at his lips quickly, I decided to take action in silencing him. In a kiss of obviously. It sounded like Caitlin (the person talking, not the kiss...) . It was amazing that I could make this observation whilst Scor was kissing me. I broke the kiss momentarily to hear the rest of their conversation, but felt my hair being tugged at slightly.
"Oi Bailey – wait up!"
"What?" I whispered at Scorpius sounding harassed, he raised his eyebrows and I shushed him – trying to listen to the conversation that was going on outside. The footsteps seemed to stop – right next to our bush (great I know).
"What Caitlin?" Huffed the person who I think is Bailey. I knew it was Caitlin. I am so good.
Another pair of footsteps slowly became louder – and Scor took this opportunity to move slightly, thankfully giving me more space, but he still earned himself a glare from me due to the fact he made the bush move.
"What?" he mouthed. And I frowned – pointing towards Bailey and Caitlin – I could just see her faded blue Muggle sneakers.
"How are you?" enquired Caitlin.
"I'm okay." He said grudgingly.
I looked at Scor and he rolled his eyes – this could be super boring, and I had like zero amount of space, being pushed up against his chest (not that I minded but, a girls gotta breath you know), plus any movement from us would result in the bush moving again, and us being found, in a very compromising position.
"I was just wondering if everything's okay with you and Josie." She asked.
I knew I wasn't just imagining things.
"What is it with you people? Me and Josie are fine thanks. And while you're at it tell Josh to get his oversized nose, out of my business, okay?"
Scor snorted and I shook my head at him. I saw Caitlin's foot turn slightly – as if she was looking at the bush. Oh crap… I crossed my fingers.
"I will do no such thing! You can tell him yourself."
I heard Bailey scoff and begin to move away, Caitlin cleared her throat – at the same time as once again my dearest Boyfriend decided to move – I looked at him scandalized and he shrugged back, looking amused. Typical Malfoy that's for sure.
"Oh and Bailey?"
No response from the loser.
"Be sure to keep it clean on the pitch – you never know, I might end up needing that reserve."
I couldn't help but grin and laugh silently – accidentally causing the branches closest to me to move up and down.
I heard Caitlin clear her throat again and I immediately stopped – pushing myself away from the small gap that I could see out of and back onto Scor.
"Ow!" he said audibly and I gasped.
"I know someone's in there." Said Caitlin. "Come out, or I'll give you a detention. I'm a prefect, you know."
This time I snorted – she obviously thought that there were some younger students in the bush, and was pretending to be in a position of authority.
"I'll – I'll come in there!" She threatened. I glanced at Scor and nodded, before we both stood up – pushing through the branches, just in time to See Caitlin's jaw drop.
Oh goody.
Wednesday
Caitlin
"Um?" I hear myself say I as I gasp wordlessly as the Head Boy and Girl who are very rumpled – Rose has a twig in her hair and Scorpius dirt on his cheek, stand up slowly revealing that they are standing in a bush.
Yes in a bush – as in the top half of their bodies are sticking out of a small hedgy tree thing. And what had I done in order to get them out of said bush?
I said I'd give them a detention.
Before I knew it was Head Boy and Girl of course. I just thought it was some fifth years mucking around, not the Head Prefects, that's for sure. Especially when there's so much hate between these two – though from Rose's side the feelings are complicated, I know.
"S-so, what, Ehm," I cleared my throat again (I think I'm getting a cold), "What were you two doing in there." I tilted my head to the bush. Well what had they been doing? It wasn't exactly a large space, though from Scorpius's expression I wasn't sure I wanted to know… Then again, it was Rose, she would've told me if there'd been any developments I'm sure.
"I believe that's our business." Said Scorpius in a pompous tone, and I raised my eyebrows. Git.
I looked to Rose, scandalised. I'm her best friend! And she's siding with Scorpius, her sworn enemy slash long term crush? I looked at her frowning and she avoided my eyes. Hmm…
"You don't think I have a right to know, Rose? As your friend?"
She looked at Scorpius then shook her head.
"Tell anyone about this and I will give you a detention." Said the git. And with that the two of them walked away.
Yup.
Together.
Has the universe gone completely insane?
Apparently so.
Thursday
Josh
"So is it just me or is something going on between Rose and Scorpius?"
I looked up from my lunch to see that it was Caitlin who had spoken – before gagging on my sandwich.
I looked at the rest of my friends for support on this topic, before realising they were all mental. There was Bailey who was completely cut off from everyone – merely grunting in response to this conversation, Josie was staring at Bailey, Mariah – who supposedly hadn't been ignoring me seemed more interested in her pie and then there was Rose, who was no-where to be seen and apparently the topic of Caitlin's statement.
"I-I – what?" I interrupt myself. Seeing as I'm the only one paying attention!
"Argh!" Said Caitlin whacking her bag down on the bench and swinging her legs over to sit next to me. She reached out to grab a the pumpkin juice and knocked it over.
"Are you serious?" She asked no-one in particular hitting her head on the table.
"Caitlin?" I asked cautiously watching her bang her hand on the table some more. Once again I glanced around the table to see that no-one else had noticed this bizarre behaviour. Where was Rose when you need her!
"Caitlin?" I repeated, grabbing her hand to prevent her from more harm. After a few seconds she seemed to come to her senses and I let go of her hand.
"Are you alright?" I asked in what I hoped was a concerned tone.
She sighed loudly. "Yes," she said slowly unclenching her fists and smiling at me. What had just happened to her I wonder? Well there's a lot of stress I guess trying to win the Cup the second time around.. and we're supposed to be on Holiday. "Now, have you noticed anything going on between the Head Boy and Girl?" she asked in a calm tone, and I shook my head.
"Well, I saw them," she looked around to see once again, no-one was even looking our way, except maybe Bailey, but he looked pretty zoned out to me. "In a bush, together."
I snorted. Seriously Miss Wood? You expect me to buy this crap?
She rolled her eyes. "Why would I make this up? You can't tell me you haven't noticed a difference in their behaviour – well, Rose's at least!"
I paused to think about it, without realising I scanned the Hall to find that Malfoy was no-where to be seen. Then back to our table, that Rose was missing from, before looking back to Caitlin.
"Tell me all you know." I said.
She smiled.
This ought to be good
Friday
Mariah
Guess what I found out today? That parents and family are invited to come and watch the game tomorrow! Woohoo! I only say that because I'm hoping that one of Rose's older cousins will, well, be like James and date me! (I mean cause he's dating Lisa. not me..) I don't have a crush on him or anything, but well I could just use some eye candy around here. Heck, even Caitlin's brother is hunky – though not quite my type, I still wouldn't mind gazing into those baby blues.
Apparently I've been ignoring Josh (feels bad), but I'm trying to be really friendly now – its not like we were best friends or anything, but I am making the effort.
So when Lisa and I were walking past the lake mid afternoon, we decided to join the group. (Consisting of: Josh, Caitlin, Bailey and Josie.) They were sitting around a table, not wearing as many layers as usual as the weather was nice and sunny – the perfect winters day.
"Hey guys!"
"Oh hey Mariah!" Said Josh, looking up, Caitlin waved and we got a few more hellos as we joined the crowd.
And now everyone's gone quiet. Awkward.
"What have you guys been talking about?" I ask, trying to create a conversation at least.
"Caitlin's love life!" said Josh, ducking as Caitlin aimed to ht him.
"You are a git." She said, shaking her head, before catching my eye, and smiling, "what we were really talking about is the possibility that there is something going on between Rose and Scorpius."
"Ahh," I said nodding. Well there was definitely something I was sure – but I think maybe not a romantic something – just perhaps a truce or an agreement.
"Could be," I said, "Maybe they decided to argue less?" I suggested.
Josie piped up, "Nope. I'm just pretty sure they hate each other."
I saw Bailey roll his eyes and frowned.
"Yeah, that's true Jos, but, well I don't like to say it – but there's something happening, like, maybe even a romantic something!"
I couldn't help but laugh at Josh's dramatic speech and Caitlin joined in.
Josie shook her head. "They hate each other. Can't stand being together for two long – trust me I'd kn-"
"You're so stupid!"
Josie stopped mid sentence frowning – glancing to her left to see that it was indeed Bailey that had said it.
Her lip quivered slightly as he continued.
"How could you not see, or at least understand that there's something happening! Everyone knows they like each other – its so bloody obvious! I'm sick of having to explain things to you – but let me spell it out. You are D-"
"Yes thank-you Bailey that's enough!" Said Josh glaring at him, then I looked at Josie.
She was stunned – well so was I, I didn't know, well how much of an arsewipe he was! Her eyes were wide, filled with innocence and sadness as she looked at him.
It was the saddest thing to watch really, she looked like the little kid whose favourite teddy bear had been snatched off them, and I could read the look in her eyes as she searched Bailey's for something.
He stood up, not even looking at her after that, and stormed away.
"I-I, I can't believe he said that Josie – its not true sweetie." Said Caitlin reaching out and patting her shoulder, as she started to cry.
"I'm going to have a word to that dickhead!" Said Josh standing up.
"He was out of order!" Said Caitlin shaking her head.
"Dickhead." Lisa muttered.
"N-no-" said Josie between sniffs and tears, "I-he, he was telling the t-truth." She rested her head on Caitlin's shoulder.
I looked at Lisa who looked as out of place as I felt.
"Can I say something?" I asked, and they all looked at me – Josie nodding.
"Group hug!"
Friday
Albus
Just as the desserts faded away I looked up at the ceiling. I love the sky – and right now it was surprisingly light for the time of day – but a few clouds were swirling past.
Beautiful really.
I looked down from the ceiling to see to my surprise, Caitlin heading towards the Slytherin table. I glanced around me – wondering who she was coming to talk to before realising that she was coming towards me.
To talk to me.
"Albus." She nodded awkwardly at me.
"Caity-Caitlin." I said, noting the full names.
I saw the trace of a smile in her pink lips.
"I just came to talk to you about the game tomorrow." She said sounding very official, and not friendly. Well I mean that there was no friendly smile or eye sparkle – she wasn't being mean to me or anything.
"Oh – alright." I said trying to keep my tone light and polite like hers as she sat down opposite me.
This was the first time she had talked to me since forever! And, well, I didn't want to blow it.
"Well, I just wanted to say no hard feelings or anything like that." She paused looking up from the table.
I swallowed. "Okay. Same here." I smiled.
She nodded then went to stand up. She was just going?
"Is it just me or," I began watching her attention snap back to me ad she hovered, about to stand up – but paying attention to me, "Do you think that Scorp and Rose are up to something? I haven't talked to her in so long – and well, I don't even know what's happening with Scorp." I looked up to see her reaction, and her face split into a sincere smile.
"Well," she said leaning forward, "Josh and I are convinced there's something, but we're not sure what exactly yet. Bailey reckons they like each other – but quite frankly, I don't give a damn what Bailey thinks at the moment." She fully settled back into her chair.
Well, that Bailey guy was half right – I know of Scorp's 'crush' but, could Rose really feel the same about him? I've just been so out of the loop for a long time. And looking at Caitlin right in front of me I realised that I had missed her – more than I had thought. Just the stupid things about talking to her – well talking to anyone actually, but talking to her especially. Because when I talked to her I always feel like she's actually listening, something that doesn't always happen in my big family, and certainly hasn't happened lately, what with Scorp buggering off to who knows where, Rose being just as useless, Slytherin and Gryffindor hating on me and well, you get the picture. But right now, with Caitlin sitting in front of me, talking and chattering away that I felt back to normal, I felt heard.
". . .So pretty much, I haven't seen her since the bush incident." I realised that I had totally not heard the first part of that. Oops! "But why do you think there's something going on?"
"Well,' I began smiling, "The other day I was going to make sure Scor was awake, to get ready for training. So I just go barging in – you know?" She nodded, "so I open the door and he says 'Go away Rosie! Remember what happened last time?'"
Her mouth was open wide.
"You're kidding!"
"I'm not!" I said smiling, "Wait till you hear they're excuse for that!"
Saturday
Lily
We're all in the Changing rooms, waiting. In about ten minutes I guess, Caitlin's 'Goo Team' speech will begin. And then when the game itself starts I'll have to catch the Snitch, again.
Oh Albus, where did Mum and Dad go wrong?
Speaking of Mum and Dad, apparently they were coming today. Looks like lots of parents and families are coming – more then the ones that came last time, which is just crazy. Which does make me feel sorry for Al to be honest; I reckon McGonagall wrote something interesting in the letter he sent to our parents – and probally the families of other players.
"You ready for this Lily?"
I turned around from adjusting my sock to see Bailey standing next to me.
"I think so." I smiled briefly sitting down on the bench leaning against the wall. He slid down next to me.
"You'll be great. I know you will."
I smiled as Rose sat on the other side of me – frowning at Bailey. I looked between them confused, but before I could say another word Caitlin was talking.
"We brought our game last time, and thought it was enough. But now we know that we – er – had some help with that, so this time, we go harder. We will win, fair and square."
Josh
Saturday
Caitlin and Al were shaking hands, while everyone else, including me were taking their positions.
"AND THE CAPTAINS HAVE SHOOK HANDS – THE WHISTLE IS BLOWN AND THEY'RE OFF-"
As usual during the game everything seemed to be blurry around me, and out of focus, and I put aside my slight difference with Bailey and concentrated on the bludgers – Andrew Jordan's commentary being the only thing I could hear.
"MALFOY HAS THE QUAFFLE, HEADING FOR THE SLYTHERIN GOAL, AND ALL IS LOOKING GOOD FOR HIM-"
A bludger came zooming towards me and I hit it away aiming for Malfoy, hearing the dull thud as I flew past I smiled to myself.
So what if I had pretended it was Bailey's head I was hitting.
Josie
New Years Eve
This match is so much more exciting then the last one! There's this whole excited atmosphere, and well, quite honestly it's distracting me from my Bailey issues.
We haven't talked since yesterday afternoon, but I pretty much think its over in his books, but not necessarily mine.
"GRYFFINDOR SCORE! 70 – 10 TO GRYFFINDOR."
"How late are we?" Came a completely unfamiliar voice to my right. I tore my eyes away from the game, to see to my complete surprise, Caitlin's Dad and brother.
"Oh!" Was all I managed to say in response.
I mean Jared isn't a Quidditch man, he's a musician, but he was still popular in his day! (last year).
He smiled at me and I looked away quickly, as Gryffindor scored again.
"I see Caitlin's going well then!" said Mr Wood. I saw him pull out some kind of notebook and quill, that seemed to be writing itself.
I raised my eyebrows and glanced at Jared.
"Hes watching for Appleby Arrows and Puddlemere United."
I nodded and looked back at the game, cheering on my house.
Scorpius
Saturday
We were losing, and quite badly if I may say so myself. Nothing wrong with Al this time, in fact there was nothing wrong with our team – just that the chasers on the Gryffindor team – mainly Caitlin, were too good.
I had got two goals and Nott had got one.
But Gryffindor were over a hundred points ahead, despite Jack's vicious Bludger hitting that at one point nearly hit Rose! But I contained myself.
Honestly, the Gryffindor team is better than ours this year, and I just wish that last time they won it fair and square because this was just a thrashing.
"GRYFFINDOR SCORE AGAIN – SLYTHERIN KEEPER PORTREE SEEMS UPSET ABOUT THAT-"
I glanced around to see that Jordan was making the understatement of the year, Portree was fuming.
"THAT BRINGS THE SCORE TO 180 – 30 TO GRYFFINDOR."
I just wish they'd hurry up and win already!
"AND THERES THE SIGN WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR – HAS THE YOUNGER POTTER SEEN THE SNITCH?"
Out the corner of my eye I saw the blurs that were Albus and Lily and something clicked in my brain. Either Gryffindor or Slytherin had to score right now, otherwise we'd be tying if Albus caught the Snitch.
"AND SCORPIUS MALFOY TEARS AFTER HUGO WEASLEY – AS BOTH ALBUS AND LILY ARE NECK AND NECK FOR THE SNITCH. THIS IS CRAZY! SO MUCH ACTION AT ONCE! AND IT SEEMS HUGO HAS PASSED TO THE CAPTAIN AND CAITLIN WOOD HEADSFOR PORTREE AND THE GOAL - AND HOWS THE SNITCH COMING? IS THAT A RED HEADED BLUR AHEAD OF THE BLACK ONE? ITS HARD TO TELL – CAITLIN AIMS – DODGES AND – SCORES! TEN POINTS FOR GRYFFINDOR JUST AS-"
Albus
Saturday
We were in a wild chase – Lily was just us fast as me, down towards the Slytherin goal we zoomed towards the glint of gold that we knew was the snitch. Everything else was an echo – this was my main focus now, this was the moment.
Then it all stopped as I felt something in my hand – persistent flapping and I opened my clenched fingers.
"-ALBUS POTTER HAS CAUGHT THE SNITCH – BUT GRYFFINDOR WIN BY A MERE 10 POINTS!"
The whole red side of the pitch cheered loudly as we all came down to land, watching the Gryffindor's hug each other once again in victory true victory.
"Ehm," I turned around.
"Mum? Dad?"
"Al, mate," said Dad clapping me on the shoulder, "You did good kid," he said absently scratching his chin, "You made the right choice with the re-match for sure. Don't think I've seen a game like that since-"
"The Quidditch World Cup." Came an unfamiliar voice.
"Oliver!"
"Hello Harry – Albus."
I nodded and smiled, "Hello Mr Wood," offering my hand out to shake.
"Mind if I have a quick chat with you Albus?"
I shook my head.
"Shall we walk?" I followed him wordlessly until we were at an empty pathway.
"Caitlin's told me all about you."
I swallowed loudly.
"And it took real guts I'm sure to go to McGonagall, risking it all for the right thing. And then today – once again, you took a risk – you're team was behind, but you had to take action. Very much like Viktor Krum back in the day."
My eyebrows raised in surprise.
"Thank-you." I said earnestly.
"Which is why I'd like to offer you a reserve position with Puddlemere United."
My jaw dropped open.
"Are – are you serious?"
"Deadly! Now – firstly; its New Years Eve, so there'll be some kind of party; Secondly; It'll be huge cause the Gryffindor's will be celebrating and Thirdly; I approve of you dating my daughter."
"I – Well – I- "
"Go." He said, angling his head towards the castle and I smiled, giving my thanks before skipping up to the castle.
Well it wasn't quite skipping.
Rose
Saturday - Evening
Holy Crap!
We just won the Quidditch Cup – again! And are all headed to the Room of Requirement this time, for a massive party – cause its New Years and all.
And wow, I just can't believe I still managed to block over half of Scorpius's attempts at the goal even though he is ridiculously good-looking. And currently my boyfriend. I mean, when I said I loved him and he said it to me, it seemed kinda, well rash you know? At the time I don't think I actually did love him – and and I didn't know what love was.
And I don't know if I love him now – it wasn't that I was lying to him at the time, its that I didn't understand that you could actually feel something like, well, er this. And I just wish it wasn't a secret - But I think we're doing well keeping it a secret really, I consider as I receive yet another clap on the shoulder from a Gryffindor member of some kind. The crowd parted I saw a white blonde flash of hair smiling to myself I went to follow, but was held back by something.
Just the people I was wanting to see while I was having a revelation about love, and the amazingness of my 'secret boyfriend'.
My parents.
"Rosie!"
"Dad? Mum!"
"Hi Honey – great game!"
"Yeah Rosie, I must say – Caitlin's got herself a great team."
I smiled nodding. It was crazy – I hadn't seen them in forever, since we hadn't gone home for Christmas as usual.
"Thanks Guys – it's a surprise to see you here!"
"Well, we came last minute, but I gotta say, you wiped the smile right off that pretty boys face today!"
"I-uh-what?" I asked my Dad, hoping for some kind of clarification. Then I saw my Mum's face – she was shaking her head. "I'm going off to talk to your Aunty." She said in a resigned voice as I realised Dad was talking about – "Malfoy." He said angling his head towards the Slytherin side of the pitch – I followed with my eyes and saw Scorpius talking to his own parents.
What the heck was this? Bring a parent day? Scorpius looked so much like his Dad, but I guess a friendlier, younger version. Oh and hotter of course! He turned slightly towards me catching my eye and winking – I turned away quickly as I felt the whole Malfoy families gaze.
"You alright Rose?"
I nodded. Had Scorpius told his parents? Why was he being so obvious? I was going to get him later.
"Well I'm off to talk to Hugo now." Said Dad, and I nodded in goodbye, heading opff to get changed and – well think.
As much as I liked this game, I wasn't sure of the damage it was having, creating, or if it was worth playing. I just knew that I couldn't quit.
Caitlin
New Years Eve - Night
"Gryff-in-dor! Gryff-in-dor! Gryff-"
"Yes I get it boys! We won!" I said to the Wallace twins, not meaning to sound snappy but I was getting a bit sick of someone chorusing me with chants of our house every time I passed by.
It was a couple of hours into the New Years party, everyone was dressed up – everyone was celebrating. But not me. Don't get me wrong, I'm stoked, I'm wow – my Dad seemed impressed even (yeah, he came to the game, along with pretty much every parent on the earth.) But I can't focus on that right now, because a certain someone is missing. I know, its stupid, my happiness relying on the presence of a boy – but I wasn't gonna deny it for much longer.
He liked me before – before I was horrible to him I guess.. and now he's probally moved on, and he doesn't want to face me, not after the game – and judging by our short conversation the other day, we could be friends in the future.
I flipped my hair over my shoulder nervously, and tried to tug down the black dress I was wearing.
"Someone's looking fine tonight-"
"Rose!" I said, squealing perhaps a little too girly like, ignoring the weird look I got from some Slytherin's.
I hugged her tightly – feeling like I hadn't seen her in years – even though we both just played together in the same team. (though I'm not too friendly on the field).
"Can't – breathe-" She huffed as I released her.
"Sorry, I just – I'm just so happy we won and – and – you! You owe me an explanation young lady!"
The smile that was on her face slid off like Stinksap.
"I, well, er.. that's a complicated one you see because-"
I tapped my foot and frowned. "I'm waiting!"
"Well you see we were having this fight and then-"
But of course, as fate would have it, I saw someone in the distance that distracted me from Rose's crappy excuse. Albus Potter. Al. Looking at me, eyes twinkling and attracting me like a magnet.
Before I knew it I was heading towards him – with a quick backwards glance at Rose who shrugged slightly, heading towards our friends as I continued towards my target.
Josh
New Years Eve - Night
Rose and Alice laughed loudly at Hugo's joke, as I spotted someone interesting heading towards us. Where was Caitlin when you needed her?
"Hello Malfoy." I said as I saw him come up behind the girls – watching Rose intently. "Good game." I said in a friendly way.
"Thanks Thomas." He said nodding. "Well well well Weasley, seems somebody got dressed up for the occasion!"
Rose was looking very nice, I had to admit.
"What do you want Malfoy?" She replied rolling her eyes as the rest of us fell silent (Mariah, Lisa, Hugo, Alice and Me).
"Your hand." He asked holding his out – she opened her mouth and shut it again – Hugo's mouth however remained open as he looked between the two.
She put her hand on his.
"If I have to...But this means nothing Malfoy!" She grumbled, waving goodbye to us and giving us a pleading look.
"Same here Weasley. Do not worry."
She is a very convincing actress.
"What was that all about?" Sputtered Hugo.
"I think they've got a bit of a Love/Hate Relationship, to be honest."
Hugo looked disgusted.
"I think you're way off mark." He said, grabbing Alice and escorting her to the dancefloor.
I looked at my watch. Not too long till a new year!
Albus
New Years - Night
"Come on Albus! You're hair looks fine mate."
"I can't do it." I hear myself confess very very cowardly.
And just by the way – I wasn't talking about my hair. Scorpius and I were standing outside the room of requirement and just as the door had appeared – I had disappeared, and now here we were standing just a little bit down the hallway – and I was remembering another moment similar to this, when I was scared about something.
My first day of Hogwarts – at KingsCross Station, when my stupid brother James freaked me out about being in Slytherin – and not in Gryffindor like everyone else in my family (what a thing to live up to – right?). That day was honestly the worst. But you know what – I am a Slytherin, and I can't change that – and pulling stunts such as this one (being to chicken to go to a party because of a girl), is the reason why I'm not in Gryffindor.
"Hello?" Asked Scorpius waving his hands in front of my face – so yeah, I guess I zoned out for that part of the conversation.
I swallowed. "Uh – hi?"
"Listen, in about ten seconds I'm going to walk through that door, and," his face split into a mischevious grin, which I didn't like, "and ask your cousin to dance if you don't get your ass in there!"
Sighing I pushed off the wall I was leaning against. Noting the slight fall in Scorp's facial features.
Aha! So he definitely still likes Rose and wanted to actually dance with her. We stood expectantly at the wall, and Scorp paced up and down – the door materialising right before our eyes.
Here goes.
As we walked through the door, my heart was pounding (yes, yes I know I'm a girl when it comes to stuff like this!) We were already a few hours late – we had a full team debrief thing – and looks like they've all forgiven me/just were happy to play again, and looks like the whole School enjoyed the rematch as well. And it looks like I have myself sorted for the future, so things were looking great, they really were. And it still doesn't explain why I'm feeling like a scared little eleven year old waiting to get sorted into my house.
I saw her straight away and we made eye contact.
Then I knew that this was it – she was walking towards me, then I started to freak out slightly.
What was she expecting? She knows I like her.. Or does she just want to talk about the game?
I think Scorp could tell I was a bit freaked, and gave me a look that seemed to say 'calm down mate' and I breathed – nodding at him, as he headed off in the opposite direction, and I took a few steps forward towards Caitlin.
I smiled and so did she – as I searched her eyes for what was going on. Why did she have to be so pretty? It would be so much easier if she didn't look like that! Then I realised how stupid I was looking just staring at her and decided to say something.
"Hey Caitlin-" came out at the same time as.
"So Albus I-"
Then we both looked at each other again smiling.
"I-I-I- you go." I hear myself stutter.
She smiled. "Hey Al."
"Hey Caity." I said sounding relieved.
"I've missed you." She blurted out looking at my feet.
"Hey," I said reaching out to tilt her chin upwards, "I've missed you too."
I opened my mouth to tell her about just why I've missed her, but was shortlived.
"Hey guys!"
"Hey." Both Caitlin and I chorused as Dane Zabini – yes Zabini, you heard me right.
"So it was a great game Wood, and you too Al,"
We nodded and exchanged an awkward glance. I know I'm mates with Zabini – but we've never been that close and why he's chosen this moment to come and talk to Caitlin and I is beyond me. He doesn't even like Gryffindors!
"Uh – thanks Zabini." Said Caitlin awkwardly.
Just great. Then he decided to put his arms around us.
"Didn't anyone ever tell you guys that you'd be a cute couple?"
Oh, I see how this is gonna get worse.
"Uh, no-" I said pushing his arms off the both of us and wondering if someone had spiked his drink…Or maybe he just had some firewhiskey.
"Sooo," he said conversationally while I internally groaned watched Caitlin out of the corner of my eye – she seemed like she was fighting back a smile. I guess it was kind of amusing, Dane was, well there's no other way to put it a player when it came to girls, and not really what you call the friendly type. He's who you'd go to if you wanted a date – he could set it up easily.
And here he was, asking Caitlin about her life and trying to be friendly.
".. and what about you Albie?"
"What was the question again?" I asked frowning, as Caitlin laughed at me and Dane also frowned.
"You know what Dane," said Caitlin even though she was looking at me, not him.
"Yeah?" he asked looking between the two of us slightly confused. I guess that's cause we were just staring at each other, a whole lot.
"Al and I have to dance now." She stated smiling at me.
I opened my mouth and quickly turned it into a grin – holding out my arm as we moved away from Dane who shrugged looking a bit miffed.
"This seems familiar." I said as we danced to whatever the crazy fast music was.
Then the music decided to change – hey it is the room of requirement after all.
And my hands moved of their own accord to around her waist and hers aound my neck.
"Yeah, this does."
She replied. And we remained in a comfortable silence for a while. So now I 'm totally confused.
Do I just blurt out my feelings again? Are we dancing just as friends? What the Bloody Hell am I supposed to do?
"I know why you did it, you know." Said Caitlin quietly but clearly.
"Did what?" I leaned in whispering to her. She smelled amazing,
"The whole letting us win thing."
"Oh that." I said disappointed. And the conversation was returning to my stupidness. Great.
"No I mean, I saw the book your Uncle gave you."
I jerked aaway slightly and looked down at her.
"You..did?"
She nodded.
"And its probally the stupidest thing I've ever read."
My face dropped entirely and I tried to let go of her, but her grip was firm on my neck.
"And it was stupid of you to do it."
Why was she smiling while saying this? Was it supposed to make me feel happy?
"But despite that," she tilted her head cutely and my face softened. "Its still the best thing anyone's ever done for me."
I grinned. So there was some kind of compensation for being an idiot.
"I – well, I meant what I said, on that day." I squeezed my eyes shut for a second thinking, then opening them as I spoke again. "I really like you. A lot."
"Well that's lucky." She said, "Cause I happen to have a really big crush on you."
HOLY HOLY CRAP! Okay, breathe Albus, breathe.
"Well that's just as well then." I said smiling as she moved even closer to me, and we continued to dance.
Nothing could change that moment.
I grinned lazily as I saw the red and white blonde blur that was dancing on the other side of the room.
Hugo
New Years Eve – Night
And right about now is when I feel like vomiting.
My sister is dancing with Scorpius Malfoy, yes Albus's friend – so that makes him tolerable, but I was a lot more comfortable with them hating Each other.
Not this weird kind of touchy feely flirty dance thing they've got going on.
What is the world coming to?
It was so different when Alice and I danced.
So different.
Josie
New Years Eve - Night
"Have you guys seen Bailey?"
"Yeah, hes over there with the sixth years" Said Josh and I nodded my thanks, ready to move away when he grabbed my arm. "But Josie – just, just – don't listen to him if hes talking crap, okay?"
I nodded, "Okay."
I saw Bailey's back, he was hanging out with Lily's friend group, that consisted of a lot of people that I didn't know. I tapped on his shoulder and he turned around, looking a bit surprised to see me.
"Hey Bailey."
"Hi – Josie, you, you look nice."
"Thanks – uh,"
Damn it! I was meant to come and ask for answers, to know whats going on with us. My stomach rumbled loudly and I frowned. I'm not hungry.
"You – ah, good game." I said, not wanting to look at him, because, well because we have a history, and I didn't even know where I stand. Were we are.
"Thanks babe – listen about before, I'm sorry, yeah?"
I nodded.
"So-" I started but felt a gross sensation in my throat.
"You okay?" He asked, grinning at the others in his group.
"Yeah I'm-" I gagged slightly. "I gotta go!"
And then I sprinted to the bathroom.
Scorpius
New Years Eve – Minutes to Midnight
Amazing. No-one even seemed to care that I was dancing with Rose Weasley, my supposed enemy.
Only I cared. And right now, she was the only girl in the world, that's for sure.
My girl. When I'd been talking to my parents earlier – I noticed how I just so urgently wanted to tell them, wanted to announce to everyone that Rose Weasley and I are together – we are, well in love I think.
Yeah, that's right I said it, and this time I know its real, as real as the beautiful girl that's in my arms at this present moment.
"Whats the time?" Asked Rose, bringing me out of my reverie.
I glanced at my watch.
"About two or three minutes to midnight."
"Good, I'm really tired – just want to get back to the common room." She said sleepily, leaning on me.
"EVERYONE BETTER BE GRABBING THEMSELVES A PARTNER – YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENES AT NEW YEARS!" Andrew Jordan yelled at everyone.
"Whats he talking about Scor?"
Bloody Hell I love it when she calls me Scor.
"You know, you kiss someone at Midnight?" Yes then I raised my eyebrows – I just had to you know?
She gulped and looked around.
"Uh-uh! You are kissing me!"
Her eyes widened. "We can't! Its not like I don't want to its just – everyone will see." She gestured around.
"No they won't – look they're busy finding their own partners!"
It was true, people were rushing about.
"But then everyone will know!"
"And why wouldn't we want that?"
"THIRTY SECOND COUNTDOWN!"
She still looked unsure.
"Come on – this is the perfect excuse!"
"TEN, NINE, EIGHT, SE-"
"Well, you don't actually get a choice."
"THREE, TWO, ONE. HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
Searching her eyes quickly I leaned down and kissed her – and of course she responded. A few seconds later however I heard noise that sounded like a broken glass, and we broke apart.
I looked across the room - hearing a whole lot of noises.
Well this is a New Development.
Josh
New Years - Midnight
"Er."
Was the first word that escaped my mouth as my 'partner' and I broke apart.
In the hurry of it all, I had just asked someone I didn't really know that well and, though it had been a very short, unsure kiss – it had been a good one.
"BLOODY HELL!"
I turned away from Melinda's beautiful brown eyes (Melinda Avalon – my year, Hufflepuff) to see what exactly Hugo was swearing at.
I saw him drop his glass as well, as I beagn to laugh.
At what you may ask? Scorpius Malfoy snogging Rose senseless. I knew it! I knew it.
I heard more noises, some cheering and what sounded like a sob. So I looked around the room, and my jaw dropped.
It seems Rose and Scorpius weren't the only new development
Giving Melinda's hand a bit of a squeeze I signalled that I was going to go see if everyone was alright.
She nodded smiling. I'd be back to talk to her later.
Caitlin
New Years Eve – midnight
"TEN.."
"Well I guess we should-" said Al looking around.
"SEVEN, SI-"
I nodded, "Yeah I mean only if you-"
"THREE, TWO-"
I swallowed and suddenly focused on his lips. Wactching as in slow motion he neared me – my eyes shut of their own accord and our lips met in an explosion of electricity.
I saw sparks. I felt amazing – he was amazing. This was amazing.
But all too soon we broke apart hearing some kind of cheering – looking at each other lazily, Al was beaming and I knew the cheering had been for us – then his jaw dropped as he looked over my shoulder pointing.
I turned to see Rose and Scorpius kissing well, ah – a lot.
And we laughed seeing Hugo's face and the smashed glass. I looked at them, then down at my hand that Al's fingers were entertwining with and leaned against his shoulder.
Then as we looked around the room – my heart stopped.
Over Rose's side of the room, was Josie – standing in the doorway, crying. I followed her eyes and saw, well;
Bailey and Lily kissing.
Without a backward glance, Josie ran out of the room, just as Bailey and Lily broke apart.
Oh, this was going to be fun (Sarcasm) – I glanced at Al nervously.
She was his little sister after all. Then I too, raced out the door.
Josie
New Years Day – really early in the morning
I had just seen something bad, really bad.
Rose's cousin making out with my boyfriend! We were still dating! He had never officially ended it! And to make matters worse I had seen that Bloody Bailey had been right about Rose and Scorpius. They were kissing as well, and then I saw Caitlin and Albus kissing and Josh had someone and Mariah was kissing Mark and Hugo had Alice and then– everyone except for me had someone.
I raced around the corner – with no idea what way I was going, and to my surprise I arrived in the astronomy tower – well at least I thought that's what it was – my vision was a bit blurred from the tears.
I stood outside on the deck and looked out at the grounds wiping my face.
It was just – so humiliating.
I really am dumb, aren't I?
"Well, talking to yourself is, but you aren't."
"What the hell?" I choked out – sniffing and realising that I had actually said that out loud.
I heard footsteps and slowly saw a figure come out of the shadows.
"I've been here the whole time. Party's not really my scene."
"Zabini?" I asked, squinting and making sure that my eyesight was working!
"The one and only!"
"Great." I sniffed and looked back to the grounds.
"Can I say something?"
"Sure!" I said in what I hoped was a sarcastic voice – But don't do sarcasm very well.
"I don't know why you're upset. But I can tell you hes not worth it."
I frowned, and looked up at him. I don't think we've ever really talked. He's Scorpius's friend, but not as close as him and Albus are.
"I don't like you in a romantic way – okay? But just know, that you've got something. And whoever or whatever he's done, its kind of good, because you can do way better."
"I-uh-thanks." I managed to spit out.
"Josie! Josie are you okay?" Rose, Caitlin and Josh were standing in the doorway – and Zabini signalled that he was going to go, giving me a quick smile.
"Hes such a dick!" Said Caitlin, patting my back.
"You mean so much to us." Said Rose, smiling.
"I'm gonna get him later!" Said Josh.
"Oh guys!" I said soppily as I hugged them all.
Sniffing a bit, I pulled away. "You know, I missed you!"
I suddenly realised in that moment with them all smiling, and being there for me what I had missed – they were such a big part of my life, and instead I'd been obsessing and fussing over Bailey, turning very clingy probally.
"We love you Josie!" Said Rose.
Then we moved to leave arm in arm. Even Josh complied – something he would normally been ashamed of.
"So! Caitlin, Rose, spill!"
They both grinned and Rose went a bit red.
"Its nothing really-"
She began and Josh laughed.
"Hardly Rose! You two were eating each others faces off!" He said, "And you Caitlin, well, I gotta admit that was super sweet – so are you two dating?"
"Yeah." Said Rose, and we all looked at her in confusion.
"I was talking to Caitlin!" said Josh.
"I – oh – well – um."
"Oh my Gosh Rose Weasley! You have a lot of explaining to do!"
I just laughed and leant on Josh.
Things were looking up already.
Rose
Three weeks later
"Hurry up Scorp!"
He was probally still doing his hair the goofball! I heard a swinging noise and turned around smiling to see my favourite people standing in the door.
Josie and Josh were having some kind of argument and Caitlin and Albus were holding hands.
"Ah, we have a leaving party do we?" Came Scorpius's voice from behind me. I turned around giovving him a quick kiss ignoring the 'awwhs' and 'ewws' from Josh and Albus, as we too grabbed each others hands.
It seemed our lives were suddenly a lot less complicated.
Lily was in a lot of trouble from Albus, but it seems it wasn't really her fault – Bailey is a pretty convincing individual, but he doesn't really hang out with us anymore, we are still friendly, so yes we have forgiven him. And Josie is fine, shes back to being her usual – slightly ditzy self. Whatever happened between her and Zabini on New Years has caused them to be really good friends – which is fine, cause he's actually a really nice guy – he had hung out with us a few times.
Mariah had finally scored herself someone who gave her 'fireworks' she had described - and that would be Mark Goldstein, the other Chaser on the Quidditch Team.
Caitlin and Al were a really cute couple, I mean really cute! And not sickening at all, they just talk a whole lot – and mainly about Quidditch I've discovered. Oh! And Al is on the Puddlemere united reserve team! Caitlin reckons she'll go into sport journalism - but I think thats only because she wants to watch Al all the time.
Josh kissed Melinda from Hufflepuff, and has a bit of a crush on her – but isn't acting yet, they're getting to know each other as far as I can tell.
And then theres me. Naturally the whole School knows about us - and now a whole lot of first years think William is really cool (the one who saw us in the library - he told all his friends and no-one believed him) and he got to say 'I told you so' a whole lot.
Scorp and I both wrote our parents letters before Hugo could beat us to it. Scorp's dad had an inkling already apparently, and had been expecting Scorp to ask me out years ago – which I like to tease him about all the time. My Dad however, replied with an 'If you must' letter, but my Mum assured me, at the end of the letter that he quote 'wasn't really that upset', because 'he's a good Quidditch player'. And I was more then happy with that response, because right now Scorpius and I feel like forever.
"Can you pass me the jam Rosie?" I smirked as his grey eyes twinkled.
I know we will be.
Sniff sniff sniff! This is nearky the end! And oh my goodness – its 34 pages! But I couldn't split it up! It had to be one chapter – be do not worry, there will be more! But soon enough it will be over ;(
Thank-you if you've been with this story! I know I sound so dramatic – but please review because its my baby and I hoped you liked it! :)
Love to you all Xx Potty