AN: The last chapter for the kids in their first year. Yay!! Next chapter they will start thinking about Quidditch. Sorry for the wait, my internet connection's been fucking out on me, and I've been too stoned to fix it.

Disclaimer: Don't own any of the characters or anything even remotely related to the Harry Potter Franchise, except my own copies of the books and some merchandise.

Rose's Realization

When the Potions master reached Rose's table, she glanced back at Albus's table. "Weren't you with them?" she asked sternly.

"Um. . . I moved, Professor" Rose replied timidly.

"And who gave you permission to do that?"

"No one, Ma'am" Rose's cheeks flushed and she looked down.

"In future, you will request my approval before making decisions in this classroom" the teacher said seriously. "Now get back to your original table, Miss Weasley"

"But-" Rose made to protest but was silenced with a simple glance. She reluctantly packed her things up again and moved back to the table where Albus and Scorpius were sniggering.

"Looks like you're stuck with us, Carrot-top" Scorpius teased maliciously. Rose was sensitive about the flaming orange hue (that her inherited from her father's side) in combination with the untamable bushy texture (from Hermione) of her hair. She was often nicknamed 'Fuzzy' and the like.

"Yeah, Bushfire, no escaping the 'Brat Princes'" Albus joined in. Scorpius gave him an approving pat on the shoulder.

Rose's eyes teared and she said "Imbeciles" under her breath. She recalled her cousin's accusation from a few minutes ago, where he'd stated that she was jealous and that she had no friends. Well they were right about her not having friends to help her, but that was only because she didn't need the help, she thought. She wasn't jealous of those two prats.

But still she was hurt. There was too much truth in Albus's words. So she may be able to brew a decent potion, with a lot of effort and concentration, but the dumb blonde Slytherin could brew an excellent potion with minimal effort and a natural instinct. When she mulled it over, the thought changed to, 'So I may be able to brew a potion, but at the end of the day I have no one to talk to, no one to share with. . . While my cousin and his partner-in-crime have each other. They forget about their potion when they walk out of the dungeon; they laugh and they play and they talk". And Rose realized that the two boys she was so angry with, who she's thought she pitied, had so much more than she did; than she would ever have, at this rate.

The rest of first year passed with an ever-growing hatred between Scorpius and Rose, and Albus of course took his best friend's side. As their fathers had built a fragile friendship, it was arranged that Albus would be visiting Malfoy Manor before transferring to the Potters, where (as rumor had it) Draco Malfoy had been spending a fair amount of his free time.

AN: Okay, so I made a time-skip. I can't do much with two eleven/twelve year olds, you know. The next chapter will take place in the summer before their second year. (ie. when they have completed their first year at Hogwarts)

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A special thank you to all the reviewers! I really appreciate it. I'd like to address:

rowenaravenclaw94: Their protectiveness over each other is cute, isn't it? hehe.

koorimechick: I hate Rose/Scorpius. . .. I have no idea why (^^,) . . . Teddy's wand is cool. It's a really ice wood. Don't worry, I've already written the chapters where they are older and cooler and sexier. I may be focusing on the Harry/Draco side of things in a little while, but no promises. And, um. . . sorry, No sexual relations between Astoria and Luna (o0,)

voice of the singing clouds: LOL, I suck at titles, so I've left them in the hands of my beta for now. Sorry, I don't think they'll be friends. Ever. hehe. They are indeed still in first year but next chapter they'll be about to go into second year!

KenziCullen: Haha, poor Rose nothing, she's a cow. I'm normally the one copying off other people. . . and then self-righteous people like Rose ruin it for me. . . Is EVERYONE here female except me?? Jeez. Lol Kenzi is a nice name, but Z is still kinda useless (**,)

Rutu: THANK YOU for picking up on something that I was totally intent on. . . IT seeming natural. As you'll see in later chapters, Scorpius and Albus's friendship progresses smoothly and naturally into something else, which is how I want it to be for them. No weird awkwardness and confusion and stuff – that's for Harry and Draco (--,) *evil smirk*

pelori: I know! I don't even know how to go about it to be honest, which is why I left Harry and Draco to sort out their issues by themselves in the background while we focus on Albus and Scorpius, after their original confrontations (if you can call them that)

Everyone else, thanks again, you're awesome!! About the issue with Draco and his little secrets, well that's kind of crucial for a later stage in the plot, so you'll just have to keep reading. Yay! And an explanation for Luna's behaviour at the dinner party will follow said later stage.

Keep reviewing! I love to hear your opinions. Oh yes, and I totally need some thoughts on whether this should have Harry/Draco in it (later on) or if they should just stick to being kind-of friends. Also, how saucy should I make the Albus/Scorpius scenes for when they're older? Everything I've written so far has been modest and tasteful yet descriptive. You're the readers, now tell me what you want!!

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Next Chapter: Malfoy Manor

He didn't want to disturb the peaceful quiet; it seemed disrespectful to the manor. Just as Albus was thinking that, he heard a lovely squeal of child's laughter.

. . .to be continued!