Chapter 4...

Rose's POV.

I can't believe how quickly the week has gone, it was now Friday night and I was sitting in my dormitory. Living with Scorpious was not as bad as I thought; he spent most of his time in the Slytherin common room, so the head's common room was so quiet with just me.

Although I can't seem to feel that has acted so differently towards me, after seeing me kiss Lysander. It's all my head right? Why would he care?

Merlin, Lysander! I promised to meet him at the great hall tomorrow after breakfast. He asked me if I wanted to go to Hogsmeade this weekend, I didn't want to hurt his feelings so I said yes. I really don't want to go. Don't get me wrong, Lysander was nice guy, but he's more of a friend. In fact he was a family friend, son of Luna Lovegood. Luna had been a good friend of mum's when they had attended Hogwarts. Luna was so different, but I liked her.

I could hear familiar voices coming through the tapestry, and went down into the common room. I stood at my bed room door and watched Albus and Scorpious fall through the tapestry. Literally. They were both laughing so hard I would have sworn they were hexed.

It was kind of weird seeing Albus getting along so well with Scorpious. They had never fought like Scorpious and I, but they were never close, until now.

"Something funny?" I questioned.

"Oh, Rose, you should have seen Filtch's face when Peeves dropped the chandelier" Albus was struggling for breath. "Every time he fixed the light, peeves knocked it down again. It was hilarious."

Scorpious stopped laughing, and looked at his watch.

"Why are you still dressed?" he asked, "You're usually reading with hot chocolate by now."

Albus and I looked at him curiously; I raised an eyebrow at him.

"Actually I was about to get changed now, I didn't realise you took so much notice, Scorpious."

His cheeks flushed pink and he stuttered.

"Well, we're going to sit down here for a while, do you mind?" he finally spat out.

"Sure, I could use the company, been a bit lonely." I looked at him. "if I didn't know any better I would think you hated spending time with me." It was more of a question really, but he didn't answer it, instead he looked at Albus,

"Wizards chess?" he asked

"Sure why not" replied Albus, shrugging his shoulders. I sat and watched them play for hours before Albus had to leave.

"Sorry Al, but we are head's; we can't exactly be seen letting you stay out past curfew." I reasoned apologetically.

"No problem, don't worry about it, I'll go, feeling un-loved. Good bye, you know your world crumbles when your cousin kicks you out" he joked, Albus was such the dramatist.

"Night Al." We said together.

"Night" Albus grinned as a crawled out of the tapestry.

Scorpious' POV.

Tonight was good, it's weird how close me and Albus have got. The stares and gasps we receive when laughing and joking together is amusing. People whispering about the Death Eater's and the Chosen One's sons, getting along, well.

I can't believe I asked Rose that. Now she's going to think I'm some weird stalker. Well, not a stalker, I live with her, but, like, I pay too much attention to her. In all honesty I do. I can't stop thinking about her. I've been avoiding her all week. I get mad every time I think about her date with Lysander tomorrow, that creep.

"Well, good night Rosie."

"Night Scorp" she yawned.

"And have fun on your date tomorrow." It slipped out I didn't mean it.

She turned around quickly and looked at me.

"It's not a date!" She exclaimed, "Lysander is just a friend" she defended.

I couldn't help but grin, so she doesn't have a boyfriend and she doesn't like Lysander? My day just got better.

"What are you smiling at?" she demanded, a soft smile playing on her lips.

"Well, first, I don't know many people who kiss friends." I raised an eyebrow at her, "and secondly, you just put Lysander in the friend zone" I laughed.

She laughed and shook her head, "goodnight Scorpious"

"Good night Rose, Sweet dreams" I smiled.

She blushed lightly and disappeared behind her door. I sat up a while longer, thinking about her.

Okay maybe it's time to admit to myself, I may have a small, tiny, little crush. On Rose Weasley.

I smiled in defeat and admittance, and went to bed.

Rose's POV.

Today is Saturday, today I am going into Hogsmeade with Lysander Scamander, and today I cannot be bothered. I don't want to sound vain, but Lysander likes me, he has for a while now. Luna brings her husband and sons to the burrow at Christmas sometimes, and every time he will not leave me alone.

I remember one year, he trapped me under the mistletoe, if Albus hadn't walked into the garden to get Crookshanks, then I would have had to kiss him.

Now I have to face him, in Hogsmeade, alone.

I got washed, dressed and was about to leave before I realised Scorpious' door was open. I peeked inside and found he had already left. He was never awake before I was, oh well. I shrugged and went down to the great hall. I greeted my family and heard their plans for today. Lily hugged me and thanked me continuously through breakfast.

"Thank you Rosie, you are the most amazing cousin ever." She squealed. The rest of the family looked around and pretended to be offended.

"What did the amazing Rose do now" asked Hugo.

"She owl-ed mum and dad, and they agreed to let me go to the Beauxbaton school trip" she replied, evidently still excited.

"How did you do that Rose? Mum was set against it!" James was constantly questioning me.

"I sent an owl to Aunt Ginny and Uncle Harry, explaining how this was a once and a life time opportunity, I said how much Lily really wanted to go, and that she would be left behind as all he friends are going. Then I got some extra help from Auntie Fleur; I told her Lily really wanted to go, so she went to talk to Aunt Ginny and told her how amazing the school was. Eventually she came round." I smiled sweetly and glanced around the room. My eyes fell on Lysander, waiting at the entrance hall.

"I've got to go meet Lysander, see you all later" I sighed as I got up from my seat. As I walked away I could hear them all shouting sympathy to me, I smiled and continued to walk.

"Hey Rose, you ready to go?" he was too enthusiastic, I just smiled and nodded.

"Yeah sure." The walk to Hogsmeade was quiet and awkward, mostly because he kept trying to take my hand. Poor Lysander, he thought he was being subtle. Every time he reached for my hand, I faked a cough, pushed hair out of my face or pretended to point at something. I felt bad for him, but I didn't want to string him along, eventually he just gave up, thank Merlin.

"So what do you want to do first?" he asked, I avoided looking him in the eyes, and instead looked everywhere but.

"Erm, well I need some things for school, so maybe we could go to Flourish and Blotts? And then go and see Uncle George?" he looked at me questioningly, "Well, one of his experiments went wrong last week."

"What happened?" he looked at me, waiting for me to say something else, maybe if I pretend I don't know he likes me, he won't try anything.

"I'll explain as we walk, come on"

We walked around Hogsmeade, into Flourish and Blotts and made our way towards Weasley's Wizard Wheezes.

"I don't know if you've ever seen it, but there is a muggle toy for children. It's called play dough. Basically the children can make things out of it, it's soft and squishy and comes in all different colours" I began to explain, "well, Uncle George tried to make a similar substance, he wanted it to be bouncy and, well you know Uncle George. Something went wrong and the green thing almost came to life, it chased him and Uncle George fell down the stairs and broke his leg." I was giggling while telling the story and Lysander was laughing.

"It sounds like a muggle film I watched with my Granddad, Xenophilius. It was called Flubber, and it was so funny, me and Lorcan were laughing for ages." I laughed, I didn't realise his family were interested in the muggle world. We talked more about the film, which I happen to have seen. Mum loves watching muggle film together as a family, it reminds her of her childhood.

The bell above the door jingled as we walked into the shop, it was quite quiet for a Saturday. Uncle George hobbled out and grinned when he saw me.

"Rosie, I haven't seen you in a while, how are you?" he said, not managing to hold his excitement. Uncle George lived in the shop, so he rarely saw us as his business was so busy. He's always happier when we're back at school, because the kids can go and see him at the weekends.

"I'm great, thanks. But never mind me, how are you, Fred told me about your, erm, incident" laughing, I wrapped my arms around his waist for a hug. He waved off my concern,

"You know me, Rose, I'm fine. Ron told me you made head girl, well done. Always knew you would, just like your mother, you are." He smiled and tousled my hair. Uncle George shook his head, he seemed surprised as if he hadn't noticed Lysander standing there at all.

"Hello Lysander, it's good to see you" he said stretching out a hand.

"You too, George, how are you?" he ask politely.

"I'm good thank you, how are your parents? Everything okay at home?" Uncle George looked at him cautiously, waiting for an answer.

"Well, they're a bit gutted, but they'll get over it." He said, reasoning with himself.

"Well Rosie, it was good seeing you, but I have to go back upstairs, I promised your Aunt Angelina I would tidy up before she got back" he looked like a child in trouble "and I made more mess"

We all laughed and said our goodbyes. Outside the shop I asked Lysander what was going on at home.

"Oh nothing really, I'll tell you about while we have a drink, where do you want to go?" he asked, "Madam Puddifoot's?"

"yeah sure, I fancy some hot chocolate" I smiled and we walked off in silence.

I sat down at a table and Lysander went to order drinks. I looked out the window and saw a very suspicious looking Scorpious and Albus. As he sat down, Lysander caught my attention and I forgot about my cousin and roommate.

"So, what's happening at home," I asked taking a sip of hot chocolate.

He took a drink of his tea and sighed.

"It's really nothing to be concerned about" he started, "but seeing as your interested... Mum and Dad thought they had found a new magical creature, they studied it like mad, then when they reported it, it turns out the creature isn't new, but it was extinct. Now the ministry can't give them credit for finding it as someone got there first. Dad's more upset; he thought he'd discovered something. Mum is furious that he won't do anything about it, but he thinks there's nothing they can do." He explained.

"Aww, I'm really sorry. They must have been super excited." I did feel sorry for Luna; I know how she gets her hopes up.

"Yeah well, it happens, right?"

We sat, content in general conversation for a while. When we finished our drinks he started to fidget.

"Do you want to start heading back?" it wasn't really a question as he stood up and started to leave anyway, I followed suit. We walked up to the castle smiling, not really saying anything. I wish he could be like this all of the time, instead of being a creep.

Scorpious' POV.

I woke up early, jumped in the shower and got ready; I was up before Rose for once. Down at the great hall I found Albus, sitting alone. He was the only person in the entire room. I sat down beside him and we started eating.

"You look awful, you okay?" he sounded amused, yet concerned.

"I'm fine, didn't sleep well last night" I tried to sound casual, like I said, I'm a terrible liar.

"Aww is Scorpy-Worpy having scary nightmares?" he mocked a baby voice. I just laughed and shook my head.

"The opposite actually." I muttered to myself as some early risers started coming down for breakfast.

"So, you ready Scorpious?" Albus squealed.

"Al, mate, you sound like a first year girl, chill out" I laughed.

With that, we left the castle and started walking into Hogsmeade. We walked and talked, we were laughing as if we had been friends forever, not a week, but we got on so well. I was also really glad he got on so well with Zabini, for a Gryffindor, Albus was rather - sly.

We walked for ages, even by midday the tiny village was empty, especially for a Saturday. We decided to throw a party in the head common room. Just a small party; me, Al, Zabini and a few other Slytherins. The real reason me and Albus had come to Hogsmeade today was to buy some things.

"Crap, Albus look!" I realised I sounded fearful and excited, all at the same time, but he ignored it.

"What, what's up?" he asked looking worried, his eyes searching for someone.

"Rose can see us, she's in Madam Puddifoot's, and she looks suspicious." I lost all sense of worry and excitement when I remembered who she was with.

"Ah, don't worry about her mate, she's too polite to leave her date to tell us off, we're fine." He replied casually, waving it off.

"It's not a date" I realised I sounded bitter, he raised his eyebrow, "Rose put him in the friend zone last night, poor git'll never get out now" Albus looked at me and we burst out laughing. I'm getting better at this lying thing; Albus is a bad influence on me.

We went to Honeydukes and spent a majority of our money there. Next we went to the pub.

"Honestly Malfoy, if we go to the Hogshead we'll never get caught. People in the Three Broomsticks know us, whereas they don't notice, or give a damn in the Hogshead."

"Good point, you first." I pushed him through the door, as he flew into the small, dusty pub, he received a handful of questioning looks. Albus stood up, straightened himself up and then gave a confident salute before marching up to the counter.

"You two shouldn't be in here!" the bar man was huge, like a house with legs. He was covered in scars and tattoos, in all honesty, I was ready to run.

"Erm, well, you see..." Albus began, losing his confidence.

"Le'me guess, 7th year Hogwarts students, am I right?" we nodded in response.

"Recognised in the Three Broomsticks, I suppose?" we nodded again. I was becoming more terrified by the minute.

"So you came here to buy too much alcohol, take it you're having a party?" how did he know this?

"Mhmm" that was all Albus could manage; he seemed as terrified as I was.

"Well in that case, what do you want?" Wait what? This guy is really going to help us out!

"Erm, well..." he cut Albus off again,

"Give us what you've got to spend, and I'll sort you out." I'm guessing it was more intimidation that led us to hand over our money, because I really didn't want to trust him.

Five minutes later he returned, handing us a bag that was surprisingly heavy.

"All you have to do is use the Engorgio charm when you get back to the castle, or where ever."

"Thanks, we really didn't think this would work!" we both smiled at the barman and left, pleasantly surprised.

We went back into Honeydukes and snuck through the cellar. The secret passage had been reopened, so we returned to the third floor, climbing out from behind the one-eyed witch statue. Albus told me he had some things to do, so I headed to the common room, while he went in the opposite direction.

I taped the tapestry and entered the room. With the flick of my wand the whole room rearranged itself. The desks and coffee tables slid along the back wall, and measured to the same heights. The rug rolled up and hid away, while the couch moved back and duplicated. Impressed with my work I strode over to the tables. I placed the miniature sized bottles on the table. I grabbed my wand from my jeans pocket and muttered the charm. I watched in amazement as the bottles tripled in size, I didn't realize there was THAT much.

Just as I stood back to admire my work, I heard a loud crack. Albus and an army of house elves were standing in the middle of the room, Albus grinned at, and before I could say anything the elves were filling the table with assortments of food. After they left I raised an eyebrow questioningly to Albus.

"House Elves love secrets, ask them to do you a secret favour, and you get whatever you want. Not to mention they love to help anyway. Mum and Rose say they like to feel needed and appreciated, so we should thank them later." He ginned at me and I couldn't help but laugh.

At around half past five I heard whispers behind the tapestry, I flicked my wand towards the door and laughed at the expressions etched on the visitors' faces. I was left laughing into the faces of my fellow Slytherins. Zabini was over messing around with some muggle pieces, and soon enough music filled the common room.

Before we knew everyone was drinking and laughing, Albus was in the corner with some slut, who admittedly, was kind of hot. Zabini was sitting on the couch, surrounded by girl fans and I was left sitting on the steps that lead to Rose's room.

One minute I was laughing at Zabini, and the next I had Scarlett Buclau's lips pressed to mine. I didn't mean to kiss her back, until I heard the commotion I hadn't realised her hands were on my jean buttons, my own hands growing into a fist around her shirt.

It wasn't until I heard her voice that I pulled away from Scarlett, who was still fumbling with my buttons. I jumped up and tried to explain, but I was way too late.