Rose went to Potions the next morning knowing it was the one class she had with Scorpius without Albus or Marjorie. She was actually looking forward to time with her friend.

This particular class they were working in pairs and she was partnered up with Scorpius as usual.

"Here, you stir while I pour. " she handed him the cauldron and started to pour when Scorpius grabbed her hand.

"Wait! " he said it a little louder than he meant to, drawing the attention of some classmates. "Sorry. But you were about to pour too much. " he let go of her hand and she felt strangely aware of the loss of his touch.

Shaking off the odd feeling, she replied, "No I'm not. It says 1 flask."

"it says one half. " he pointed at the page. Rose read it again and sighed.

"Oh." she looked like she was about to cry and finally managed to whisper, "sorry. "

Scorpius smiled and squeezed her arm. "It's ok. No harm done. "

"I know. " Rose knew it could have been terrible if Scorpius hadn't stopped her. She managed a weak smile and touched his hand that was still on her arm. "thanks. " They both looked at each other then, both sensing something was changing between them. Rose wasn't sure what was happening and she wasn't ready or willing to acknowledge whatever it was. The professor kept her from having to by clearing his throat making them break contact and get back to work.

"ok, moving on. You pour, I will stir. " Rose said with a grin.

"Hey, Rosie, wait. I wanted to talk to you about the engagement party. " Scorpius was trying to catch up with Rose who had left the classroom in a hurry. She stopped and waited for him to catch up.

"What about it?" she asked.

"I just wanted to make sure you were OK with it. " he was standing next to her now.

"of course I am. Why wouldn't I be? " Scorpius started to answer, but Rose didn't wait for him to. "I mean, it's Albus that you should be asking. You did steal his girlfriend. " she started to walk away, but Scorpius stopped her.

"she wasn't his girlfriend, first of all. Second, I didn't steal her. And, third, I wouldn't have asked her out to begin with if you hadn't wanted me to! "

"I wanted you to pretend so AL could realize his feelings and he could get the girl!"

"well, the plan didn't work I guess! Of course, that's what's really bothering you? Your plan took a different turn. A turn you didn't count on and now you aren't in control. "

"that's ridiculous! I am bothered because you are hurting Albus! " She scoffed as she turned to leave.

"Albus?" he scoffed making her turn back to him.

"yes, Albus. My cousin, your friend. "

"Are his feelings all you are concerned about? So you aren't bothered at all with me dating Marjorie? " he asked looking in her eyes trying to find the answer there.

"of course, not. I could care less who you are dating." she didn't even blink under his stare. She stood her ground. This time Scorpius turned to leave as he said "Fine. We will see you at the party then. " and he walked away leaving her standing by herself. It was only when she was sure he was gone that she let her guard down. She breathed a heavy sigh and walked to her next class wondering how things had gone so wrong.

The day of the party had arrived. Rose hadn't spoke to Scorpius since their fight. Which wasn't an easy task because they had three classes together. She had managed to avoid him though, so, today should be interesting.

"Hermione, are you ready yet? Mum is expecting us early." Ron and Hugo were ready to go. They were wearing the clothes that Hermione had laid out for them. Rose was on her way down. She was wearing a sleeveless blue dress with lace around the bottom. Her hair was swept up leaving a curl falling in front of her face. Ron was reminded of her mother immediately. "you look lovely, sweetie." he kissed her on the forehead and shouted back up the stairs, "Hermione, we have to get going! " before he could finish Hermione was already rushing down the stairs putting her shoes on. Her dress was emerald green with a black ribbon. Her hair was down and Ron was mesmerized. As he always was when they went out. He was quite a lucky man.

"You are beautiful, Love. Are we ready? " he held his wife's hand, she grabbed Rose who in turn held onto Hugo's. They apparated to the burrow in a pop.