Family Barbeque

Rose's POV

Summer of first year:

"Hey dad," I said as I came down the stairs.

"Hello dear, I just got an owl from Uncle Harry by the way and we're going over there for a barbeque so go put something nice on." my dad ordered me. As I turned and began to walk back up the stairs, he added, "Oh and let your brother know for me, would you?"

"Sure thing dad," I said as I finished going up the rest of the steppes.

The last thing I wanted to see was Hugo's pigsty of a room, I thought. But oh well.

As I walked into Hugo's room, I noticed that there were clothes all over the floor and things were cluttered on his dresser and nightstand. Coke bottles, butterbeer mugs, and every knick knack you could think of were just piled, higgledy piggledy on top of one another.

"Hey! Don't come barging in like that. Knock first," he shouted.

"Sorry, but dad said to put something nice on, we're going to Uncle Harry's for a barbeque."

"Cool, now get out."

"Jeez relax, Hue." I said, rolling my eyes before slamming his door shut.

I walked down the hall and into my room, going through a million outfits until I came to something I liked: dark blue jeans that looked as if they had been ripped and a red plaid spaghetti strap tank top with black lace on the top and bottom. I put a little makeup on; mascara, Blush, and lip balm. After putting a clip in my hair and sliding on my black flats I was ready to go. I trotted down the stairs to meet up with my dad in the kitchen.

"Ready," I said.

"Ok well, we were waiting on you so let's go," my mother said.

"Hey Hun, do you have the potato salad?" my mom yelled into the kitchen.

"Yes 'Mione, I'll be right out. Go start the car," my dad answered back.

As we made our way there, Hugo and I began arguing about what a mess his room was.

Immediately after arriving, I ran out of the car and into the backyard to find every friend and family I could ever think of. I saw all my cousins: Lily, Al and James, Vicky, Teddy, Louis, Dom, Fred and Roxanne. I also saw Aunt Ginny and Uncle Harry, Uncle Percy, Uncle George and Aunt Angelina. I noticed Neville and Hannah, grandma and grandpa and Luna. I was searching the whole place for more people and I had noticed a face in particular with vibrant blonde hair and grey eyes: my best friend Scorpius Malfoy. I came in eye contact with him; it was as if we were the only ones there and no one else.

I saw him break into a smile which made me smile in return.

"Hey," Hugo shouted racing over to Al which made me look away to see them running into the house. Probably going to do some stupid pranks, I thought.

"Hello dear," Ant Ginny smiled as she walked over and kissed me on my head and Uncle Harry gave me a hug.

They started talking to my parents so I slipped away and walked over to go sit at the table with my cousins.

"Hey Rosie," James said with a smile.

Lily got up from her seat to hug me and say hi. Looking over her shoulder I saw Scor and I began to smile and blush. I only hoped he didn't notice, but I could've sworn he had turned pink too.

"Hi red," he smiled causing me to become flustered.

"Sit down Rosie, and join us," Al suggested as he walked over to his seat.

"There are no more seats," I explained.

"Here we can share," said Scor scooting over giving me some room, which didn't surprise me. He was always so nice. As soon as I sat down I felt comfortable and I realized just how much I had missed him.

We all began to talk about our summer. James, Al and Lily told us about going on vacation which to my surprise I didn't know about. I figured that we were going too; it was probably just a surprise. Scor talked about the week at his grandfathers. Later on Dom joined us and she told us how Quidditch practice was going.

Suddenly, everything went silent for a moment. Then I heard everyone at the table holding back laughter and I could feel all their eyes on me. I felt something near my ear…

"WET WILLY," I heard Scor shout while sticking his finger in my ear.

"Gross," I shrieked as I saw him get out of our seat and move the chair out of the way because I started chasing him. We made it down the street before I ditched my shoes so I could run faster. The rocks were hurting my feet, but it was the last thing on my mind. I caught up to him and tackled him to the ground, laughing fit to burst. We both laid there on the cold grass for a moment, trying to catch our breath. He was the first to speak.

"You're a…fast…runner mate," he commented in between breaths.

"Yeah…I know."

"Well you better watch it, you won't be for long," he teased.

"Psh yeah right," I commented.

"I mean it," he smiled getting up and offering me a hand. We walked back very slowly. I kept saying "ow" from the rocks on my bare feet and stopping to rub them periodically.

"Here," Scor offered bending his back a bit. "I'll give you a piggy back ride."

"No, I really shouldn't."

"Come on, it's not like it's going to hurt me."

"Are you sure?" I asked.

"Yeah," he said in a convincing voice.

"Ok," I said hopping onto his back and resting my head on his shoulder. Breathing in his scent, I realized that he smelled like axe, and just pure bliss.

"Better?" he asked.

"Much better thank you."

He dropped me so I could pick up my shoes and put them on. We walked to the backyard to sit back down at the table. Everyone held in their laughter and said nothing.

By the time everyone got food and was finished eating, Uncle Harry was making an announcement.

"So you all know Rosie's birthday was yesterday," Uncle Harry announced.

"Merlin's beard," I whispered, 'What could he be getting up to now?' I wondered.

"Well we have a cake for her," he said as aunt Ginny walked onto the deck with it.

There was a candle in the shape of the number twelve, and it said "Happy Birthday Rosie" and it was decorated with red and pink roses. Uncle Harry lit the candles and everyone started singing. I looked over to see Scor smiling at me. I could see his beautiful grey eyes with a glare in them from the flame of the candles. I was laughing and still shocked from the surprise. When the singing stopped I made a wish and blew out the candles. I then herd clapping and cheering. I got the first piece which happened to be a corner piece. I couldn't even finish it! After all the excitement, everyone left and said goodbye and gave hugs and kisses. My family was the last to be there, because Hugo and I were sleeping over.

"Ok girls in Lily's room and boys in the family room," Uncle Harry said.

"Why the family room?" Al asked.

"Cause there's more of you," Uncle Harry replied.

"Oh," all the boys said in unison.

"Oh and Scor? I talked to your dad. You're spending the night too," Uncle Harry told him.

"Ok, cool," he said looking over at me.