Disclaimer: I obviously don't own Harry Potter, as I'm not JK Rowling. If I was, I wouldn't bother writing fanfiction. I would be getting on with writing a real sequel.

A/N: My first Fanfic! So be kind people ;) Reviews are welcome!

UPDATE 1/1/2012: I've redone this chapter with double spacing so it's easier for everyone to read, hope it's helpful.

"But Rosieee!" Scorpius whined, transforming his face into a pitiful expression that seemed to work on everyone else except Rose.

"No Scorp, if you haven't done it yet, then it's your own fault for putting it off for so long." Rose said absently as she read through and checked her own essay. "And stop calling me Rosie."

"But I just want to check your conclusion! I've practically finished." Scorpius wheedled, craning his neck to try to get a better view of Rose's essay on the properties of moonstone.

Rose sighed irritably and snatched her essay out of his view, quickly rolling it and sliding it carefully into her bag. She turned and looked at Scorpius with a frown.

"We all know how amazing you are at potions Scorp, why not think of your own conclusion?"

"Why would I bother thinking of my own when I have a friend who is the nerdiest girl in school and has it done a week in advance?" Said Scorpius cheekily, offering her a winning smile.

When Rose's frown deepened and she pursed her lips carefully, Scorpius realised he probably shouldn't have said that.

"What friend would that be then Scorpius?" Scorpius flinched at the sound of his given name and Rose's sugary tone, a combination he knew would only end one way...

"Because it certainly isn't me." Rose snapped forcefully and rose quickly from the bench, turned on her heel and marched purposefully out of the Great Hall.

Scorpius sighed and wandered back to the Slytherin table where he sat dejectedly; now he had to finish his own essay without help AND apologise to Rose if he ever wanted her to talk to him again; that girl could hold a grudge.

"What's up mate?" Albus Potter managed to get out around a mouthful of scrambled eggs, looking at his best friend's slumped form at the breakfast table.

"Fight with Rose" Scorpius grumbled buttering his own slice of toast, he might as well eat; he was going to have a bad day regardless.

"Again?" Albus said disbelievingly, "That's the fourth time this week, and its only Thursday!"

"It's her fault." grouched Scorpius. "I can't say anything without her taking offence these days."
"What did you say this time?" Albus asked tiredly, taking a sip from his pumpkin juice.

"Well I may have insinuated that she was the nerdiest girl in school?" Scorpius mumbled sheepishly becoming exceptionally interested in the raspberry jam he was now smearing over his toast. Albus shoved in another forkful of egg before turning to Scorpius with his eyebrows raised.

"I know, I know" said Scorpius wearily, "Never anger Rose before 9 in the morning, it's like poking a sleeping dragon."

"Ah so you do know what a stupid idea it was?" Albus asked interestedly, eating some more egg.

"Shut up Al" Scorpius whined, taking a savage bite of his toast."I don't know why I'm even friends with you half the time."

Scorpius and Al had been best friends since their first trip to Hogwarts on the Hogwarts Express. They had stared awkwardly at each other for about 10 minutes, before Scorpius offered the proverbial olive branch; in the form of a chocolate frog. The conversation began there and unlikely as it seemed, the Potter and the Malfoy had been friends ever since. Rose had joined their duo soon after, despite being sorted into Ravenclaw whilst Scorpius and Albus ended up in Slytherin. Rose was Albus's favourite cousin and vice versa, and whenever Rose went to see Al, Scorpius was there too. So it didn't take long for them to slip into an easy friendship, even if Rose was a bit cold towards Scorpius at first due to her Dad's warning. It seemed unlikely, Scorpius mused as he munched on his toast, that the 3 of them got on so well. But with Albus's easy going nature, Rose's fiery temper and Scorpius's cheeky stubbornness they got along perfectly.

"It's because I'm so fantastic, so handsome, so hilarious, so talented..." Albus boasted, pulling Scorpius out of his reverie.

"And so modest!" Scorpius finished for Albus laughingly.

"You know it." Albus winked before taking a last gulp of pumpkin juice before slinging his bag over his shoulder and standing up. "You coming?" He asked, "We've got 10 minutes before potions starts."

"Shit!" Scorpius cursed, pulling his almost complete essay out of his bag. "I forgot why I even fought with Rose." He muttered, scribbling a hasty conclusion.

"You know it's going to be perfect anyway," said Albus shaking his head. "Mine must have taken me at least 3 hours and I still have a suspicion I've missed the whole point of it."

"It's a gift." Scorpius said smirking, finishing the last word with a flourish. "Come on, it looks like I've got some apologizing to do." And with that he rose gracefully from the table, flung his bag carelessly over his arm and strode out the Great Hall with Al following behind, shaking his head and laughing.