Chapter 23
It's a prank. Its one of his usual pranks. Like I am gonna fall for it this time.
Rose was mumbling under her breath taking in the things the Malfoy had said as she crossed the hallway on her way to Arithmancy.
There was no way the things he said could have been true. But then again why would he make up such things.
To mess with me. Why else, thought Rose to herself. He was obviously trying something new to get her in trouble.
But the one thing Rose couldn't get out of her mind was the way he referred to her as Rose, instead of Weasley. He had never referred to her as anything other than Weasley. And that look. He looked devastated when she said she didn't remember anything. Is Malfoy that good an actor or did something really happen that day.
Rose was now more curious than ever. She had to confirm whether what Malfoy said was true or not. But how?
Scorpius was standing by the side of the giant lake, reminiscing the good times he had at the Lancelot Manor. Suddenly he felt a presence behind him.
He turned to look around and saw that Rose was standing behind him looking shaken.
"Oh. Hi Rose" he said slowly.
"Hi. I. I just wanted to say. I" said Rose in a quivering voice.
"Its alright Rose. You don't need to explain. Don't worry. You were right. I was playing a prank on you. I was just making up a bunch of stories to make you feel bad." Said Scorpius while looking down.
"No. You weren't. You didn't make it up. I. I found this." Said Rose while stretching out her hand.
Scorpius looked up to take a look at what she was trying to show him. In her petite hands was a strand of long brown hair.
"I found this while I combed my hair this morning. A few strands of my hair were brown. And all of a sudden a bunch of memories came rushing by. And I... I began remembering" said Rose
"You remember. All of it?" asked Scorpius excitedly.
"Not all of it. But most of it. Roslyn. She died right?" said Rose weakly.
"Yes. So did Bernaby. " replied Scorpius grimly.
"I am really sorry Scorpius. I know what she meant to you. I mean, after having searched for so long" said Rose
Scorpius took a few steps towards Rose and looked down at her hand. He took her hands in his and stared at them.
"Yes. I searched for a long time. Even went to the 17th century and back. But all the while I didn't realize that what I had was right here in front of me"
With these words, their lips met. No words were needed. Somehow they had said everything there was to be said. After all, they had battled time and death. No one could go through that without developing feelings for each other. Words were beneath all that now. After all the adventure and craziness their hearts now beat in unison as the star crossed lovers kissed in the backdrop of the giant lake.
Author's Note: So that's it folks! A story six years in the making. I sincerely apologize for delaying the story so long. Life obviously got in the way.
I would like to thank all the readers who stuck with the story till the end. Hope you all enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing it. A special thanks to the reviewers for taking time to comment and give feedback. You have no idea how valuable your feedback and comments are. The reviews are what kept me wanting to finish the story instead of leaving it midway.
Thank you once more and hope the story inspires other young readers to take up that pen and begin writing. Let your imaginations unfold!
Adios! Its been a pleasure!