Chapter 9-Christmas Holiday Brings Bollocks To All

Well, after a fun-filled..not really three months at Hogwarts, I am now back home with my family. Grandfather and Grandmother are visiting, how fun. Again. Not really. I can't say or do anything Muggle-like in their presence which means, almost everything on my walls and in my room itself has to go up into the enormous attic. Really, why did they have to come back from France, where they've lived since dad married mum as, they don't really get on with her. We could just visit them but no, mum won't hear of it.

Scorpius has got major depression, just because he can't see Rose. Blahblahblah..at least he's got someone. I still haven't gotten to the friendship level Kiley that I used to have. Then again, he hasn't been very cooperative. Always saying things like "I can handle myself Al, I'm a man now" or "It's really no one else's business if my brother's a poof, just leave it alone Alli"

Who's he kidding? Honestly he must think I'm incredibly stupid or something. Oh no..it's five in the evening. Now I have to parade downstairs in my best witch's robes for hours in front of my grandparents. They'll be flooing in any moment. "Allisha! Come down to see your Grandmother and Grandfather!" Mum called from in the drawing room.

Bollocks, now I have to put on the "I'm a graceful and proper young lady" act for the old sods. Okay, so I'm bitter. "Grandmother, Grandfather it is so wonderful to see you again!" I say, walking over to them. I stand up straight and take in their appearances. Grandfather Lucius has still got those regal good looks, his hair is now completely white but, he still looks pretty much the same. Grandmother Narcissa looks just as regal and beautiful as ever. Just one streak of silver in her honeyed locks.

I thank Merlin that Scorpius and I were still going to look younger at that age, like they do. "Let me take a look at you Allisha" Grandmum says, taking my hands in her's. Oh boy, here it goes. "Well, you look so thin, good for you darling, you've been losing weight" she says, making Mum give Dad a concerned look, which he mimicked. Bollocks, they'll be asking questions tonight. "It's too bad you didn't end up with your father's looks like your handsome brother, darling. Oh but, you are an absolutely beautiful girl. Isn't she Lucius?" Grandmum asked him.

"Yes, absolutely beautiful. Like your mother" he says, hoping to placate my father. Not so much mum. They're still disappointed by the fact that I did not end up in Slytherin with Scorpius but in Hufflepuff. The only house worse than Gryffindor. To them anyway.

"Well, why don't Draco and I get you settled in your old bedroom? Then we can have tea in the parlor" Mum said, saving Scorpius and I from more scrutiny. Bless her.

"Well, yes that would be lovely, come Narcissa dear" Grandpop said to Grandmum. Aw he offered her his arm. She looked at him like they were at their wedding day. It was all very sweet. My grandparents may be still a bit bigoted and vain and high maintenance but, they were still in love. And, that is what redeemed them in mine and my mum's eyes. So mum, dad, and the grandparents left to do whatever it is adults do.

"I'll have to remember to thank mum later" Scorpius says to me before going upstairs. To owl Rose, no doubt. Lucky sodding bastard. So, I'm in my "just been stripped of everything remotely Muggle and replaced with Malfoy-standard objects" room, sulking. I miss my friends. I miss the Misfits. I miss Jaden, who for all intents and purposes was a Misfit. Most importantly, I miss how close we all were three months ago.

Scorpius was so lucky to have an un-complicated relationship. Well, except for the fact that the parents of said couple probably still don't know. I wonder when Scorpius would tell mum and dad, of his preference for Weasley women. Okay, I know mum wouldn't mind but dad, well..dad is a different story. I actually can't wait for the day that Scorpius decides to tell our parents the "good" news. I've got to remember to bring my camera.

So, I've decided to make the best of Christmas, even if it is going to be pretty bollocks. I'm going to try to get past my "neurotic self-consciousness" as Lucy so crudely put it. You know, she is oddly spiritual, she is. Wonder where she gets that from. Certainly not from her father. Maybe her mother. I wonder how they ever got married. Percy and his wife Audrey are complete opposites. But enough about them, back to my loneliness..

I can hear the old ones, laughing at something my dad must have said. GAAAAHHHHH!!! I'M GOING MAD IN THIS HOUSE!!! There has to be something I could do for fun. I'm looking at my bed, and jump at a loud thump on my window. I turn to look at the familiar dark eyes of Teddy Lupin. I rush to the window and open it. "Teddy, what are you doing here?" I ask, as he climbs into my room.

"I just had to pop over to give you and Scorpius your Christmas presents, I'm leaving to Paris tomorrow with Vic and I wanted to get them to you, without your father finding out" he explains. You really do have to love the bloke.

"Thanks Ted, I'll make sure to put them under the tree tonight. Have fun in Paris" I say, hugging him. He looks at me, smiles, and ruffles my already tousled black hair.

"See you at school Little Girl" he says, before climbing back out of the window.

"See you, Ted" I say, and then he was gone.

Well, that was interesting. Not that Teddy climbing through my window was something new. He did it every year since I was six. What are third cousins for, right? Okay, so now I'm back on my bed, and sulking once more. I just want to be back at Hogwarts right now..Even with all of the shenanigans I've been through. Still, it kept me occupied.

At least I only have to suffer for a week. Then, I'll be back with my friends at Hogwarts. After an extremely boring dinner, Scorpius and I were able to shut ourselves up in our rooms once more. I'm in my bed now, staring up at the ceiling and wondering about what my friends are doing right now. I'm glad that I gave Jaden my directions so he can owl me. Though, it doesn't look like I'm going to be getting a letter anytime soon.

After just laying there for awhile, I finally dozed off. It was morning when I woke up, quite groggily I might add. I'm no morning person, that's for sure. I was walking down to the dining room for breakfast, in my pajamas, the embarrassing golden snitch covered ones, I might add. My hair was sticking up all over, I yawned and muttered something not realizing we had company. "Well Good Morning, I didn't know it was my Birthday" said, an oddly familiar voice. I looked up to see Erien.

"YYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!" I screamed, running back upstairs. FUCK!FUCK!FUCK! What is he doing here at my house! OH MY GIDDY GOD!! I'm in my room, trying to steady my breathing, ohmygodohmygodohmygodohmygodohmygodohmygod! What is Erien Flint doing here? IN MY HOUSE? Oh yeah...Scorpius is friends with him. And, they only live a few miles down the road from us. And he just saw me with messy hair! And in my embarrassing jimjams! And I look like crap! FUCK.

After a quick shower, teeth brushing, dressing, hair combing, and some make up applying, I'm ready for him to see me. I walked out of my room and walked to the staircase. Looking down, I see my brother, Al Potter, and Erien. Ooohhh my giddy God. Erien is so handsome with his light brown hair, and sapphire eyes. He is such a fit bloke. And, on the plus side, he's not a Wood! Which means, I can date him!

I walk down the stairs, trying to be cool and aloof but, I end up tripping and just as I'm about to fall, Al Potter catches me, with his lips. As in, my lips slam onto his. The moment our lips parted, I covered my mouth and stared wide-eyed at Albus, Erien, and Scorpius. They all had identical looks on their faces. Except that Scorpius looked purple, Albus looked like a tomato and Erien, looked amused. Awwwwwwwwwwwwkraaaarrrrd. "Uh, well come on mates it's time to uh...write up some new plays for..Quidditch" Scorpius says, grabbing the two blokes by the arms and dragging them away.

I'm sensing a weird and extremely awkward brother/sister talk in my future. I cannot believe that Albus Potter and I just accidentally kissed, in front of my brother and Erien Flint. This Christmas is turning out quite bollocks. I haven't gotten a letter from any of my friends, my snobbish grandparents are visiting, a cute bloke from school saw me at my worst, and I just kissed Albus Potter, while tripping! Thereby, making a terrible fool out of myself.

"Hello Princess, how are you doing this morning?" Dad asked, sitting down at the dining table and putting down his coffee mug. He's in his work robes and reading the Daily Prophet. Mum must be in Diagon Alley right now. With Grandmum and Granddad. I feel sad for her now.

"Fine Daddy um..can I ask you a question?" I ask him, as I poured myself some tea.

"Anything Princess, what is on your mind?" Dad asked, smoking a cigar. If mum catches him, he'll be sleeping on the couch, tonight.

"Daddy, were you or Mum ever uh...awkward with eachother or anyone else when you were my age?" I asked, hoping to get some insight into my parent's romance skills. Hopefully they weren't as mental as I am. If they were, I'm doomed.

"Well, we were awkward for a while Princess. But, that is a story for when you are older" Dad says, looking slightly flushed. Oh God, do I look like that when I'm flushed? I really hate it when Dad or Mum say things to me like that. It must have been something pretty terrible for him not to tell me.

"Um okay, Daddy?" I say again.

"Yes my princess?" Dad asks. If he doesn't stop calling me princess when I'm finally a sixth year, I'm going to disown him.

"Mum's going to kill you if she catches you with those cigars" I said to him, taking a bite out of my toast.

"Let this be our little secret Lovey" Dad says, smiling at me. "Oh and, Pet, what was all of that screaming earlier?" he asked, making my face flush.

"Uh well, I was not looking too good this morning and I left my room in my pajamas, in front of Scorpy's friends..." I admitted. Please don't get all overprotective of me Please don't get all overprotective of me Please don't get all overprotective of me Please don't get all overprotective of me.

"Oh really? Well love, I will just have to talk to your brother about bringing his mates over early in the morning. Still, I couldn't get that accidental kiss out of my head. His lips were so soft and..it felt kind of nice. Oh my Giddy God! I cannot be getting a crush on Albus Potter! It was bad enough when Scorpius brought him home a few years ago and told us they were best friends.

"Okay well, I'm just going to go to the music room and play a little something to clear my head, later Daddy" I say, kissing his cheek before heading off to Mum's and my favorite room in the house.

-----------Scorpius-------------

"Scorpy! Erien and Albus are here!!" I heard my mother call as, I spit out the large glob of toothpaste. She and my Grandparents are going shopping for Christmas presents today. I probably should too. I want to get something nice for Rose.

"Tell them to come up!" I say, as I rinse out my mouth. I can hear their footsteps as I reach the door and open it. Al and Eri are standing in the doorway. Al looks tired and groggy, but Erien, he looks awake and perfect. "Hey guys, so we'll have breakfast and then go out to Diagon Alley, while steering clear of Mum and my grandparents" I said, as we walked into the hallway. Suddenly, my sister opens her bedroom door and walks out in her humiliating snitches pajamas, looking like hell and mumbling something.

"Well Good Morning, I didn't know it was my Birthday" Erien joked, she looked up to see Erien.

"YYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!" she screamed loudly, running back upstairs. I have to say, it was quite comical to see her run and scream like a complete loon. Especially since she did somewhat fancy him. After about twenty minutes, we were all getting ready to leave.

Alli walked down the stairs, trying to be cool but, she ended up tripping and just as she's about to fall, Al catches her, with his lips. By which I mean, her lips slam onto his. The second their lips parted, she covered her mouth and stared wide-eyed at Albus, Erien, and I. We all had identical looks on our faces. Except that I'm sure I looked pissed off, Albus looked like a cherry and Erien, looked very amused. It was extremely awkward. "Uh, well come on mates it's time to uh...write up some new plays for..Quidditch" I say, grabbing my friends by the arms and dragging them away.

"Listen mates, nobody hears about what happened, okay? Because if my father hears that you and Alli accidentally locked lips, he'll try to kill you. Ever since that whole mess with the three younger Wood boys, Dad's been very strict and freaked out about Alli and boys. So Al, sorry but, I'm going to have to ask that you stay away from my sister" I say to him, it's not like he'll give me a problem, he doesn't even like her like that. "Oh and Erien, that goes for you too, it'd just be weird because she is my sister" I add, they both look at eachother and laugh. That's what I thought.

------Alli------

Okay, so now that the blokes are gone, my mortification has gone down slightly. What in bloody Voldemort's arse am I going to do when I see Albus and Erien. I'll never be able to show my face in front of them again. Oh....why me? Maybe I should just talk to mum about boys, I mean, she got dad. She must have done something right. But she's not home as I previously stated.

I'm looking at the photos now, mother looks so graceful and beautiful playing the piano. Then there was one of dad, on his violin, he doesn't look to happy though, it was probably due to the fact that Grandmum made him learn every classical instrument known to man. Not to be mean but, dad looked like a right prat in his school photos, sneering and whatnot. But, I suppose he changed for the better since mum married him.

A few days later, and Scorpius' friends haven't been around since the 'incident'. Which actually is pretty good because, I have no idea what I'm going to say to Albus when we finally do come face to face. Everytime I sit and think about it, I can still feel the warmth of his lips. The look of his beautiful bright green eyes. Even if they were a bit shocked. Imagine my surprise on Christmas morning when a huge pile of presents lay waiting for me in the sitting room.

"Happy Christmas love!" Mum said to me, smiling and hugging me.

"Happy Christmas Mum, Daddy, Scorpius, Grandmother, and Grandfather" I say, smiling as we all exchanged hugs and presents. We all began to open our presents with somewhat false enthusiasm. I love my family. I also got gifts from Kiley, Norah, Cameron, Jaden, and....Albus? Oh crap. While my brother was busy opening a present from Granddad, I decided to slip the small box in my pocket and open it later. Then, I would go to his house and have a talk with him.

After I was able to escape to my room, I sat on my bed and took out the small gift box. I opened it up and saw a beautiful topaz stone on a delicate silver chain. It was very beautiful and looked like it cost quite a few galleons. It gave me a warm fuzzy feeling inside. Oh no. "Mum I'm going to visit Norah!" I call out as I run down the stairs.

"Alright love, just be back for Christmas dinner" Mum says, as she hands Grandmum her present. I run out the door in my Hufflepuff Quidditch jumper and scarf, because it's very warm. Now where the Hell does he live? Oh yeah, he lives in Godric's Hollow, next door to the memorial that was his Grandparent's old house. That's a bit sad if you ask me. Okay, so I'm finally outside of his house. It's not as big as Malfoy manor but, it looks more quaint. He's not in his living room, where I can see Mr. and Mrs. Potter cleaning up all of the wrapping paper.

I hear the door open and duck to the side of the house, I can see James walking out of the house with Lily. He was grumbling about something while she was smiling and walking ahead. So, Albus must be in his room right now. To avoid awkward questioning by his parents, I climb the tree right by what I assume and hope is his window. I got lucky, He hasn't seen me yet so, I watch him for a second. Oh merlin, he just took off him jumper. He is quite fit, no matter what Scorpius said he thinks of himself.

I knock on his window softly and he jumps slightly. He looks at me in surprise and rushes to the window. I smile awkwardly and motion for him to open the window. He fumbles with the latch for a moment before finally getting it open. "It's bloody freezing out here" I say as he offers me his hand and I hop down from the window ledge, into the warmth of his room. He closed the window and turned to face me. Still shirtless.

"Why did you come here Allisha? And, through my window no less" he says, his jet black hair, completely disheveled. He's taller than Scorpius, sheesh I barely clear his chest area.

"I came to discuss this" I say, pulling the lovely necklace out of my pocket. "I wanted to know why, you sent me this" I say, looking up into his beautiful, beautiful eyes. He looked at me for a moment and at the necklace. He looked back at me and smiled.

"Ever since that kiss, I have been thinking about you Allisha. I've known you since my first year of Hogwarts. I've watched you grow from an awkward and slightly mad little girl to an even more awkward and mad lady. The fact is that, I'm afraid my feelings for you have grown into something more" he says, blushing slightly. So he thinks I'm awkward and mad. Wow.

"It was an accident Albus. Because I can't walk without injuring myself or others near. So, I just really wanted to know why?" I said, looking curious.

"Because, I'm pretty sure I like you and, I thought that I should get you something for Christmas" he says, walking closer to me. I looked up at him and he takes my hand presses it against his heart. I could feel it beating rapidly, his skin felt warm under my hand. Suddenly I felt warm lips against mine. It felt wrong but, so frickin' right at the same time. We kind of maneuvered over to his bed. He was on top of me now and we were snogging like mad. Pulling my jumper off, I could now feel his sweat mingling with mine as pretty soon, all of our clothes ended up on his floor.

His hands running down my body as he explored every line and crevice. I moaned softly as our bodies came together. He kissed me again, before his lips trailed down my neck. We moved together as our moans grew louder, when finally we finished. He kissed me again, before rolling to the side and panting heavily. I was finally catching my breath when I remembered that, Albus is my brother's bestfriend and I just shagged him. Oh my Giddy God! I just shagged my brother's bestfriend! I turn and look up at him, he looks as if he's realized the same thing.

Oh my Giddy God. I just lost my virginity to Albus Severus Potter. "You're not going to tell Scorpius about this, are you?" he said, panting slightly.

"No, and we can't tell anyone. Oh Merlin Albus we just shagged. WE. JUST. SHAGGED. No one can find out. Especially if you don't want to die by my father's hand" I say as we look at eachother. he just strokes my hair and smiles a little.

"Scorp would kill me to Alli, before I left your house the day we kissed, he told me and Erien that we had to stay away from you" he says, surprising the hell out of me. I can't believe Scorpius said that to Albus and Erien.

"Hey Albus" I whispered, in my most un-mad moment.

"Yes Allisha?" he whispered back, taking my hand.

"I think I like you" I whispered, thereby making my life crazier than it was.

He chuckled softly before responding to what I said. "I think I like you too" he whispered, kissing me again. Awhile later, I snuck back out of his window and he told me to owl him when I got home. As I walked down the lane, I contemplated today's events. It felt nice, I now have released feelings I've obviously had for Al Potter since I met the bloke and ended up shagging the crap out of him. He is my brother's bestfriend and we are not even supposed to be around eachother.

"Alli?" a familiar voice called out. I looked up to see Jaden, all dressed in winter clothes. "What are you doing down this road?" he asked, walking over to me. Frick. I forgot that some of the Weasley family also lived around here.

"Hey Jaden! I didn't know that you lived around here" I say, looking surprised.

"Oh, I don't we were just visiting my Uncle Ron and Aunt Hermione. We're heading over to Uncle Harry and Aunt Ginny's now. We're having Christmas dinner at their house this year. Funny, it looks like you were just coming from their direction" he says, looking at me suspiciously.

"No, I was just taking a walk, you know my house is just very far down that road there" I say, pointing down the road. I felt a chill when I realized I left my scarf in Al's room. Fuck. Also, he left and enormous hickey on my neck. It was going to hurt tomorrow, even if it felt sooooooooooooo good today.

"Oh well, did you get my present? Thanks by the way for CD and the awesome stereo, I love them!" he whispered, kissing my cheek.

"I loved my present to, I've always wanted a music player" I say, and really I do mean it, I'll just have to get it magically enhanced so that I can use it at Hogwarts. I hug him, and he leaves, but not before spotting the ginormous hickey. I'm definitely going to have to explain back on the Hogwarts Express. Frick.

When I got in I felt practically frozen. "Where have you been all day?" Scorpius asked, as he walked down the stairs.

"Out for a walk, why?" I asked, looking up at him. I can't believe I shagged his bestfriend.

"Mum's looking for you, she says that she wants you to play your latest composition for Grandmother and Grandfather" he says, before walking into the kitchen. Bollocks, I don't want to play piano for the old sods. An hour later after being forced to play song after song after song, I am finally released to bathe and dress for dinner. Uncle Theo and his family and Uncle Blaise and his newest girlfriend are coming for dinner.

Damnit, that means I get to watch Thea and Melena fawn over Scorpius. But, I do get to talk to Theo Jr. He is quite a nice bloke, and I haven't seen him since he finished up at Hogwarts last year. I heard he works at his Father's Law Wizard Firm. Now I know why I hate Christmas Holiday. The Witches robes I have to wear in order to not give the old sods reason to complain to Dad about how he and mum are raising us. Give me a good old pair of jeans and shirt any day.

So, here I am in my new forest green robes matching my brother. We both hate it but, the good news is that daddy always buys us high-collared robes so the love-bite won't be showing. We by which I mean Scorpius and I are standing with Father in the lobby when the doorbell rings and Mum goes to get it. "Hello Millicent, Theo, kids come on in! Dinner will be ready in half an hour. Oh Theodore, you look just like your father" Mum says, greeting them warmly.

I look at the family before me and observe their appearance. Uncle Theo is a handsome man with dark brown hair, his ice-blue eyes truly happy and kind. Aunt Millicent is a tall woman just slightly taller than Uncle Theo. Her hair was black and worn in a bun and her dark eyes wore the same expression as her husband's. Ah Melena and Thea, Scorp's fan club. They weren't unlikable just annoying. Melena was taller and thinner than Thea. Both wore the exact same robes but were completely different in looks and personality. The only thing in common was that, they both fancy my brother.

"Happy Christmas Allisha" Theo says taking me into his arms and hugging me. I smile up at him and giggle at the look on my father's face. Yep, he's still a bit huffy about me and boys. So after dinner, I am outside in the large garden by myself. I don't really feel like being around everyone. "What's the matter Al?" Theo asked, sitting next to me on the white marble bench.

"Nothing's the matter Theo, why do you ask?" I say, even though he's totally right. I'm noticing his eyes, his ice-blue eyes, just like his father's. Theo was the only one of his siblings to inherit his father's eyes. He was also the only one who got me. His sister Melena was my age and Thea was Scorp's age. They didn't get me. Only Theo did.

"I'm asking because I came here to laugh with the most mental girl I know and, she is being too quiet" he says, smiling at me in that knowing way. Great, another guy who thinks I'm mental. Still, it is only Theo.

"I like someone that I shouldn't like and I did a bad thing with him.." I whispered, as tears fell from my eyes.

"Don't cry love, it'll be alright. It can't have been that bad. It's not as if you shagged Scorpius's bestfriend or something like that" he says, putting an arm around me. Oh Merlin. He just said it. He said it.

"You're r-r-right...I did shag my brother's bestfriend! I did! And he happens to be a Potter!" I cried, losing all composure. He gave me a very shocked look and hugged me to his chest. I cried like a baby, as he rubbed my back.

"Oh Allisha, shhhh don't cry love, don't cry. I won't tell anyone I promise. Don't cry" Theo said, as he pushed my face up with his finger. "So you shagged Al Potter, wow. You know, I chose him to be Captain. Last year before I left. He's a good bloke. I trust him, Allisha. Scorpius is just overprotective. He is your brother, love" Theo says, as I stopped crying.

"Thanks Theo, I know he will" I say, as we stare out into the night together.