I Love You!
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"I checked all the compartments," quiet Hugo told the awaiting Lily and me, "but none are empty. I suppose we'll have to share."
"Alight," said Lily, looking around, "how about that one?"
In the one Lily said, sat a lonely boy with blonde locks. There was something in his eyes that made you sad.
"I suppose we could try…" Hugo trailed off, looking nervous.
"Sure. Let's go." I said, making sure my voice didn't betray my fear.
Lily lead the way, knocking on the compartment, "Excuse me? Can we sit here?"
The boy looked at Lily as though she was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. The only thing I could actually understand from that rainbow of emotions, was adoration. Lots of it.
"Of course," he said, trying to recover quickly, then put his hand out, "I'm Scorpius. Scorpius Malfoy."
Lily confidently took the hand saying, "I'm Lily. Lily Potter."
Recognition showed in his eyes for the name Potter, but he voiced nothing.
"This is my cousin, Hugo Weasley, and my best friend Alice Longbottom." Lily continued as we all sat down.
Scorpius nodded, not taking his eyes off Lily for a second. I tuned out of their conversation as I thought about Sirius. I hope he got through the floo powder okay, my worry didn't cease until Lily interrupted my thoughts with talk about siblings.
"…and Alice has an older brother, Frank, he's a fourth year. I have two older brothers, Albus, he's in your year, and James, he's a fifth year. But Hugo only has an older sister, Rose, and she's also in your year." Lily took a breath and waited to listen expectantly. Although Scorpius disappointed her when she realised he hadn't been listening, only staring.
"Hello?" Lily asked, trying to get his attention.
"Huh?" the poor boy looked confused.
"Aren't you going to talk?"
Scorpius looked like he was struggling with something until…I love you!" he blurts out.