A/N: So, I know this chapter is short, but it is meaningful. I might expand on it later if I have time. :) Be sure to read the Author's Note at the end! :D ~Em

"Morning," said Dusty tiredly, sitting down next to Rose at the Gryffindor table.

"Morning," Rose and Albus replied in unison. Dusty noticed James sitting of to the side, picking at his food. Dusty couldn't help but feel sorry for him. He couldn't help it that he fell in love with her; and then thinking he was hated by the woman he loved. Dusty didn't hate him, though. She was still a little angry, sure, but hate, no. James looked up and caught her eye, and Dusty smiled softly at him before returning to her eggs.

"So, Dusty, anything new between you and Malfoy?" Rose said suggestively. Dusty withheld a snort and bit her lip, looking nervous.

"Yeah, well, um, I don't know how to tell you this," Dusty started, "but, uhh-"

"You two are together?" Rose guessed excitedly.

"Not exactly. I'm, well, pregnant," she whispered the last word, just loud enough that Rose and Albus could hear. Rose spit out her pumpkin juice and Al choked on his bacon.

"What the hell?" Al asked, once he had recovered.

"Language, Al, it's not good for the baby," Dusty chided, waving a finger. Rose just stared at her dumbfoundedly, and Scorp, the poor dear, chose at that moment to come up to the Gryffindor table.

"So what's all the ruckus over here?" he asked, clearly having no idea what Dusty just told them. When Al stood up and wrapped his hands around Scorp's neck viciously, Dusty decided that it had gone too far.

"She's like my sister! And then you went and- and-" Al paused, just long enough for Dusty to intervene.

"Al, chill, I was joking, I'm not pregnant," she said, trying to hold in her laughter. At that James' head did a full one-eighty degree turn and Al released his hold on Scorpius' neck.

"So you told them you were knocked up, just to see how they'd react?" said Jamie, who had come when Albus attacked Scorp. Dusty nodded, giggling a little bit.

"That's brilliant!" Scorpius exclaimed, touching his throat gingerly. Dusty grinned, and suddenly saw what time it was.

"Merlin's beard, we're going to be late for defense!" Dusty yelled, running towards the door. "Come on, Jamie, Scorp!" They ran after her, cursing under their breaths.

Dusty decided to skip lunch and study in the library. She did grab an apple from the kitchens, though, so she wouldn't be too hungry when she got to potions. She was pleasantly surprised when Jamie came up to her on that November day.

"Hey, Nemo, what's up?" she asked, using her pet name for him that she only used when nobody else was around. He got it when they watched an old movie and Dusty started calling him (and everyone else she knew) Nemo. Except for Jamie, the name stuck.

"Well, um, I wanted to tell you something," he replied, flicking at his ear. It was a habit of his that he did when he was nervous, which Dusty noticed and became worried.

"Is something wrong? Do you need help with something?" she said, going into mother-mode. Jamie shook her off him and sighed, looking around.

"Is there somewhere more private?" he wondered aloud. Dusty nodded and grabbed Jamie's wrist, leading him out of the library and through the corridors of the castle, until they reached a deserted classroom.

"This will work," she said, quickly locking the door. "What is it you wanted to tell me?"

"Um, well, to start with, I'm going to say that I've known for a while, but I'm finally accepting it and so I wanted to tell you. Skipping to the point - I had this whole speech prepared, but whatever - I'm, uh, gay," he finished, looking at Dusty expectantly.

"Oh my goodness! Do you have a boyfriend? Or are you on the market? How long have you known?"

"You aren't going to, like, disown me as your brother - or worse, your twin - or anything?" he asked nervously.

"Well, sure, I was surprised at first," said Dusty, shrugging, "but you're my brother, and I love you and want you to be happy." She smiled and hugged her twin, ruffling his hair a little.

"I know I don't say it enough, but I love you, too," he said, hugging Dusty back. "And yes, I do have a boyfriend. I'll ask him if I can tell you who he is."

"Scorp, I came up with the greatest idea of all time," Dusty said to her blonde friend, the day after she had the conversation with her brother. Scorpius raised his eyebrows at her, a little bit worried about what her "greatest idea of all time" was.

"We should start a band and perform at the Potter-slash-Weasley Christmas party!" Dusty exclaimed, as if it had already been decided.

"I don't know," said Scorpius, running the idea through his head. "I have a feeling they wouldn't be too excited to have me there. You know, me being a Malfoy and all."

"Harry wouldn't care, I've heard him say loads about how great your father is as a healer. Hermione and Ginny aren't ones to hold grudges, Nana Molly doesn't care who you are, as long as you don't try to hurt her family, so it's really mostly Ron you should worry about, and he won't say anything about it in front of you in front of Hermione. They already love Jamie, and you'd get to meet George again!" Dusty knew that last little bit would to him over the edge.

"All right, fine. But what would we play?" he asked her, running through potential songs in his head.

"I really only know muggle songs, setting as my parents are muggles, but muggles have some amazing songs. I especially love the Beatles."

"Okay, then," he said, and they began planning for their first (unpaid and unconfirmed) gig.

A/N: Had ya going for a second, there, didn't I? What do you think of their little band? What do think of Jamie's coming out? Who do you think his boyfriend is? I tried a little foreshadowing in the first or second chapter. I think I'll tell you who Jamie's guy is if I get one reviewer other than the amazing BladeChaser. :) So fill up that box down there! And, because I'd like to know, what would you like to see in the future? I'm sure I can accommodate suggestions within reason! :) ~Em