SCORPIUS
Everyone was tense. It was the day of the Quidditch match and the whole week had been an absolute disaster. Since we had all been on break the Quidditch captain (Xerxes Flint) was pushing our team harder than ever. Any free time we had was swallowed up by Quidditch practice. We took the morning slots and the Gryffindors took the evening ones, so I basically didn't see Lily the whole week. The rivalry between Gryffindor and Slytherin was always pretty intense but it had become ten times worse this past week. The number of hexes flying around was ridiculous. It was actually dangerous for a member of the Quidditch team to walk down a hallway alone. An over-excited first year had tried to give me a duckbill. He was rather tiny though so I just gave him detention and a bit of a scare. Things had even cooled off between Hugo and Nyx (she played chaser for us). The pressure just kept intensifying, especially when I found out that my dad was coming to watch the game. This was his letter:
Dear Scorpius,
Mr. Nott has informed me that Gryffindor will be playing Slytherin in what is a championship-deciding match. Even though I am extremely busy and so is your mother as you are playing seeker we have decided to come to Hogwarts to see it. We hope you enjoyed your Christmas break and look forward to seeing you.
Yours sincerely,
Father
Yes that was a letter from my father. I think some job applications would have been more personal.
I was reading it during breakfast. And suddenly there was a hush. Slowly the whispers started.
'Look there's Harry Potter.'
'Mum! Dad!' Lily leapt up to greet them at the entrance hall closely followed by Al, Hugo and Rose. The entire Weasley clan entered the Great Hall. I had lived with tem for a month and I was still a little intimidated. I got up to say hello.
'Scorp' Vic yelled and gave me a massive hug.
'Hey Scorp' Teddy said punching my arm.
'Hi Scorpius' Mrs. Potter said, smiling at me and hugging me tight
'Hello Scorpius' Mr. Potter said giving me an awkward hug.
'Scorpius?' Oh shite.
'Hello father' I said, walking towards him.
He nodded at the Potters/Weasleys coldly.
My mother gave me a quick hug. She looked at my father almost nervously. 'Hi mum' I said softening my tone a little.
'Malfoy, you're have to be at the Quidditch pitch in half an hour. You'd better start getting ready.'
I smiled gratefully at Flint. 'Sure' I said. 'I have to go now. I'll see you after the game.' I told my parents and quickly left. 'Good luck Scorpius.' I turned around to see Mr. Potter smiling at me.
'Thanks' I said, feeling slightly disappointed that my own father hadn't bothered to wish me luck. He was having an angry staring contest with Mr. Weasley (Rose's dad) instead.
'Come on Ron, I haven't seen the lake in ages and we still have an hour to kill.' I heard Lily's Aunt Hermione say quickly.
LILY
So that was a little weird. I always knew Scorpius' dad and my family didn't really get along and I also knew that he wasn't particularly close to his parents but really I didn't think they were that bad. His mum seemed nice if a little nervous; she sort of fluttered around like a bird that's had too much coffee. My dad didn't seemed too fussed by Mr. Malfoy but Uncle Ron glared at him like he was the devil himself. I was actually kind of glad when Aunt Hermione suggested everyone go to the lake. I really didn't want anyone to start hexing anyone else. Al, Hugo and I left to start getting ready.
As I walked onto the pitch I felt excited and nervous all at the same time. I could see the large Weasley/Potter contingent sitting in the Gryffindor stands.
'The Quaffle is released and the game begins. ' Dennis Jordan announced. Nyx Nott caught the Quaffle and immediately sped toward the Gryffindor hoops. Darrow sent a well-aimed bludger at her, which she avoided, but she also lost the Quaffle. Hugo caught it and flew toward the Slytherin hoops. Andrew Bole blocked him off but he managed to pass it to me and I threw it at middle hoop with all my might.
'10-0 TO GRYFFINDOR'.
Caterina did some fancy flying and soon we were up by twenty points. The Slytherins caught up pretty quick though and about twenty minutes into the game it was 40-40. The Slytherin beaters were annoyingly good. I had nearly gotten knocked off my broom twice already. Their chasers (with the exception Nott) were average and it was easy to out fly them.
Hugo scored again making it 50-40. Suddenly we saw Al and Scorpius speeding toward the ground in pursuit of the Snitch. Zabini got distracted and let in an easy save.
'GRYFFINDOR WINS'
I screamed with joy. Everyone flew towards each other and we all hit the ground in a tangle of limbs. Hugo had his hands wrapped around Cat's head and Al was actually crying with happiness. I hugged him for ages.
'You did good big brother.' I said grinning from ear to ear.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw Scorpius throw his broom on the ground with disgust. I ran up to him and then, in front of the whole school and both our families wrapped my arms around him and kissed him straight on the lips. He responded enthusiastically, almost lifting my feet off the ground.
'If I had known that all it took was for me to lose a Quidditch match I would have done this a long time ago' he whispered once we broke apart.
'Scorpius!' his father yelled his face contorted with rage. 'What are you doing?'
'Father' he said almost warningly.
'I will not let you disgrace yourself with this blood-traitor!'
Scorpius whipped his wand out of his pocket. 'I love her and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. I am seventeen; I'm not a child anymore. And you know what dad I didn't spend this Christmas at Hogwarts I went to the Burrow and spent it with the Weasleys. And honestly I felt more at home there than I've ever felt at the Manor.'
Scorpius' father just turned away. 'Goodbye Scorpius' he said heavily.
'He was never really much of a father' Scorpius said.
As we went to collect our Quidditch Cup the nastiness of the last few minutes got washed away. I saw my family cheering loudly we held it high above our heads. Al still had tears rolling down his cheeks. The crowd started singing 'Weasley is our King' when Hugo held the cup. I saw Scorpius clapping loudly as I clutched the Cup to my chest.
After the match everyone headed to the Great Hall for lunch. I walked in a little later with Scorpius and almost everyone (even members of my family) started cheering. I held his hand tight. We went and sat with my family.
'I never actually wanted you to date. Ever,' dad said with a smile. 'But if you did have to I guess Scorpius is a pretty good choice.'
Mum just laughed. 'I've seen that one coming for a long time sweetie.'
'I will still break his head if he tries anything' James said firmly.
I just laughed and gave Scorpius a hug. I had never felt this content.
a/n: So I'm done. It's been so much fun writing this and thanks to all my reviewers :)