A/N: I read somewhere that only the third-year students are allowed to go to Hogsmeade, so just pretend that now everyone is allowed to visit (In this story, everyone except James is in their second year). And also just pretend that WWW has opened its branch in Hogsmeade. ;]

Nevertheless, enjoy!

Disclaimer: Every character belongs to JK Rowling.

CHAPTER 8

It was the next morning. Scorpius didn't send anything to her, just like what James told him last night. So he just went down the stairs to go to the Great Hall without as much enthusiasm as the day before, seeing that nothing special was going to happen. But when he saw a red-haired girl sitting there, he put on a smile, not wanting her to know anything about him being her secret admirer.

"Morning," he greeted, as he took a seat in front of her.

"Morning, Scor," she replied with a smile on her face. "How's your sleep?"

"Okay, I guess," he mumbled, starting to gather some food into his plate. "Yours?"

"I couldn't sleep last night."

That's new, he thought. "Why?"

"Too many things on my mind," answered Rose, without looking at the person in front of her. "I haven't done my homework for Friday."

Scorpius secretly rolled his eyes. It's due Friday, for Merlin's sake.

"And I was actually thinking about that mysterious boy who sent me the rose yesterday."

He looked up. "You still think that the one who sent it was a bloke?"

Rose nodded, looking up as she did so. "Don't you think so too?"

"I guess so, but what Albus said to you yesterday made sense too."

She sighed. "I don't know; I'll just wait for another clue. Hope he – or she – sends me another rose today."

"You really think she – or he – is going to send you another rose? Today?"

Rose shrugged off her shoulders. "I can hope, can't I?" she mumbled.

As they were having their breakfasts, the owls came. Both Scorpius and Rose looked up; he was looking for a letter that his parents might have sent, whereas she was looking for a rose or something else sent from the mysterious boy. Each of them got a letter. After catching it, Rose immediately turned the envelope around. She looked disappointed as she saw who the sender was.

Realising the change in her face, Scorpius said, "I guess that's not the mysterious boy?"

"It's from my Mum," she mumbled, as she opened the letter and read it. "Just the usual."

He smiled. "You really are waiting for that mysterious boy."

Rose looked up to see him smiling and shaking his head as if he found it ridiculous. She playfully shoved him. "Oh, shut it. You know I'm just curious."

But he knew that she was really waiting for the secret admirer to send her another rose. He could see it in her eyes that she was disappointed she got nothing from him. Her smile was a bit forced that day.

In a way, Scorpius was happy that Rose actually liked the flower he gave her last night. On the other hand though, she might actually fall for the mysterious boy. That's what made him afraid to send another item. But as both James and Albus convinced him that his thoughts were rubbish, he quickly made plans about what to give her next.

Once again, both the Potters didn't want to help him. James said that he already helped for the first item, so why couldn't Scorpius do it by himself. The younger Potter said that he had no idea what gift was perfect for her, seeing that Rose was his cousin, not someone he would go out with.

As soon as he heard the response, Scorpius' face turned as red as a tomato. He shoved his friend and quickly walked away, leaving Albus to laugh by himself.

Letter is out, he thought as he lay down on his bed one night. I can't exactly do anything related to writing; she would definitely find out.

He turned to his side and saw a book on the bedside table. A book? He paused for a while before shaking his head. No, that's too predictable.

He sighed and turned to his back again. Why is it so hard to think of an item?

Scorpius then gave up and tried to sleep.

The next morning, Scorpius sleepily walked down the stairs to have his breakfast in the Great Hall. As he saw her sitting alone, he took a seat in front of her and placed his head on the table.

"Good morning to you too," joked Rose, with a cheerful voice. "I guess you didn't have a good sleep last night."

"I couldn't sleep," he mumbled. "Did you do something to me yesterday? Did you put some spells on me or something?"

She laughed. "Why couldn't you sleep?"

"Don't know," he answered as he looked up. "I look horrible, don't I?"

"No, you look perfectly fine," she replied, before blushing. "Just like what you look every day."

Scorpius couldn't help but smile at her response. "Thank you for the compliment."

For the rest of the breakfast, they both kept quiet until both the Potter brothers came and joined them. The table became noisy again after the arrival of James and Albus.

"Rosie!" greeted James, placing his arms around his cousin's shoulder. "How are you today?"

"Aren't you cheerful today?" she said, smiling. "I'm fine, thank you. And you?"

James laughed. "I'm great!" His answer was a bit too cheerful, causing both Rose and Scorpius to look at him with narrowed eyes.

"Did something good happen to you?" she asked. "Why are you so happy? Compared to your friend right here," gesturing to Scorpius with her chin, "you are really 'bright'."

Once again James just laughed. He took his hand away from her shoulders and started eating his breakfast.

"Something must have happened last night," said Albus, for the first time that morning. "Or this morning, before I met him in the Common Room."

"It's still none of your business, Al," replied James. "Anyway," he then looked up, "Hogsmeade weekend is coming up. Are you all going?"

No wonder he's happy. He's probably going to WWW.

"Either you're going to WWW or you're going on a date," said Rose. "Which one is it?"

Isn't she smart?

James suddenly tousled Rose's hair. "You're brilliant, did you know that?"

"Well yes, everybody's told me," she replied jokingly, sticking out her tongue. "So which one is it?"

"You just have to wait for it," he answered, tousling her hair again. "If we're going together, then you all will find out."

Without anyone's consent, it was time for all of them to go to their first classes. Rose went first as her friends called for her. The rest were still sitting at their places.

"Scor, have you thought of your next gift for Rose yet?" asked James.

"Yes, but in the end I still have no idea what to give her," answered Scorpius. "I can't give her a letter since she will find out as soon as she reads the first word. And I can't give her a book either."

"Why not?" said Albus. "She likes reading books."

Scorpius sighed. "She does, I know. But don't you think she would think that it's too predictable or something? Just because she likes reading, doesn't mean that she'd like a new book. Merlin knows how many books she already owns in her house."

"You can't even count," mumbled James. "She gets that from Aunt Hermione."

"But I'm sure she would still appreciate it if you get her a new book."

"I know, but I don't know what book to get her since she might probably have every book in this world and the Muggle world." Scorpius sighed again. "I couldn't sleep last night because of this."

"You know, I brought up Hogsmeade weekend for a reason," said James. He motioned Albus and Scorpius to lean closer. "I know I said that I wouldn't help you for the second item. But since you look like you're getting mad over this, I decided to help you again." He paused. "There are many shops in Hogsmeade, right? So why don't you go around the area and once you find what you're looking for, buy it for her?"

Scorpius just nodded faintly.

"I'll go with you," offered Albus. "I'll help you choose the item you're going to give her."

"You can buy some chocolates or sweets. You know how much she likes those," said James. "You can even buy her some books, if you want. Or something that you're sure she would treasure until the end."

A/N: Thank you all for the suggestions. I very much appreciated them all. I don't think I can fit every one of the suggestions here, but I'll try my very best. Well anyway, don't forget to review. ;]