Chapter 8: Rumors and Revelations

Sunday morning at Hogwarts happened to be very calm and peaceful. All of the students were really tired from partying it up on Halloween night. A few students went to Hogsmeade, mostly third years. Most of the older students were still asleep in their dormitories. Rose and Scorpius got all of the prefects out of their dorms and into the Great Hall that morning. They all worked together to get everything back in order and soon enough everything was back in place.

Rose checked her wrist watch. "It's eight thirty," said Rose happily. "Everyone will be here for breakfast in a few."

"Good job everybody, we did well." Scorpius congratulated them. They all applauded themselves and left the Great Hall, returning to their dormitories.

Rose laughed to herself and looked at Scorpius. "So, I'll catch you later."

"You're coming to the game, right?" He looked at her and smirked. She nodded then walked out, smiling to herself. He watched her leave and then rushed to the quiddich pitch. The other quiddich team members arrived then they all started practice. Rose, Lily, and Albus walked up to the stands to watch. The Gryffindor quiddich team also arrived to practice and they divided the pitch.

"Hugo seems to be improving," Lily said as she watched the players. Rose watched as well, mostly paying attention to Scorpius. [A/N: ;)] Albus leaned his head back and closed his eyes. "We should've waited until the actual game started," he muttered. Rose and Lily looked over at him with annoyance.

Lily and Rose exchanged looks and turned away. "You should've stayed in bed if you didn't want to come with us."

Albus ignored them and continued to relax and kept his eyes closed. "Whatever."

Practice soon ended. Scorpius got back on his broom and flew up to the stands. "Enjoy watching my practice Weasley?"

"Sure Malfoy." She picked up her handbag and walked off. Lily and Albus looked back at Scorpius then looked away, following Rose.

"Scorpius!" Idris shouted from the lower part of the field. Scorpius flew down and got off his broom.

"Were you talking to Rose?" Idris asked sternly. "You know how I feel about her."

Scorpius laughed to himself. "I know how every guy feels about her," he started coolly. "I just happen to be the lucky one. Go figure."

Idris glared even more. "Well you know what they've been saying since the ball, huh?"

"What?" Scorpius asked calmly.

"That you and Rose are shagging," he said looking at him directly.

Scorpius started laughing hysterically. "What?" He asked with ridicule as he tried to hold back another burst of laughter. "People have nothing else better to do."

Meanwhile, Rose was walking with Lily and Albus to the Gryffindor common room. As they passed students, some of them constantly looked at Rose and started whispering or laughing to themselves. Rose raised an eyebrow in confusion but kept walking. When they entered the Gryffindor common room everyone glanced over at Rose and then started whispering to one another.

"Okay what's going on?" Rose asked Lily. "Is there some joke I'm not in on?"

"Well, people ARE talking," whispered Lily.

Rose looked at her awkwardly. "About what?"

"About you and Scorpius Malfoy, everyone witnessed that little façade last night between the both of you at the ball."

Rose laughed. "Well that's immature of them. Do they even have lives?"

One of the students overheard Rose and frowned, looking away. Rose looked around and chuckled. "Oh, wow, you all are so immature to be so concerned about my personal life. What else is being said around here?"

"Is it true you're pregnant for Malfoy?" A small second year asked her in a low tone. Rose laughed loudly, trying to catch her breath.

"You all amaze me," she laughed. "Honestly, I'll get out of your hair so you all can come up with some more stuff about Scorpius and I."

She stood up and walked out the common room. Everyone stared after her in silence. Lily looked at Albus with deep concern.

"We have got to let Uncle Ron and Aunt Hermione know," she sighed. "I'll get the parchment, ink and quill."

Albus nodded. "If you say so."

"I know so," she said before getting up. Albus got up and followed after her. "But didn't Rose precisely say to leave her alone, she's practically an adult she can handle this on her own."

"I am not letting our whole family get torn apart for some pureblood imbecile," said Lily, giving Albus a stern look. "You're supposed to be my brother, support me on this one."

Albus muttered to himself as he retrieved the parchment, quill and ink and placed it upon the table. Lily sat down and started writing the letter that she planned to send to the entire family. Albus shook his head shamefully.

"This is mental," he said into his hands. Lily looked up at him glaring, "Shut up." She looked down at the parchment before her and read it underneath her breath once she finished writing and put the quill down.

Dear Family and Friends,

I know this is really awkward getting a letter from me that is meant for all of you but I really have something important to inform you about. Rose has done something a bit inadequate that may cause problems between us and the Malfoys. Of course, she has been doing absolutely great with her grades and is still doing an awesome job as Head Girl but apparently her relationship with Scorpius Malfoy is getting a bit inappropriate.

At first I had suspicions of their relationship. That maybe she just had feelings for him and that was that. That was fine and all, as long as she didn't act upon these feelings. But there have been a series of awkward and uncanny things going on between the two. Scorpius Malfoy may also have the same feelings for Rose as well. These romantic feelings are strange and I know you all are terribly upset.

Since the masquerade ball, they have both revealed their feelings for one another and apparently after revealing their identities they both disappeared from the Great Hall. I do not know what happened later on that night but now rumors are going around the school. Everyone believes something is going on between Rose and Scorpius. This is just a letter to notify you…whatever your actions may be after reading this letter please take into regard Rose's well being. I do not wish for her to be hurt. We must all protect her from Scorpius Malfoy. Please do right by her.

Sincerely and Loving,
Lillith Ginerva Potter

Lily smiled to herself "Perfect," she said as she folded the letter and put it into an envelop and sealed it quickly. She wrote Family and Friends on the front. She looked around and walked over to a student.

"Hello, may I ask you a favor?" She smiled sweetly as she looked at the student. The student grinned and nodded.

"May I borrow your owl?" She asked. The student handed the owl to her and smiled. "Thank you," said Lily and turned to the owl. "Please send this to the Burrow immediately."

The owl squawked cheerfully, happy to finally spread his wings. Lily tied the letter to its little foot and set the owl by an open window. The owl flew off and Lily smiled as she watched. "Everything should be fixed right away," she said looking back at Albus. Albus turned and walked off, ignoring her.

"Albus don't be this way! I did it for her own good!" She shouted at him as he disappeared up the staircase to the boys' dormitories.

Meanwhile, in the Slytherin common room. Sanura was pacing with her arms folded, glaring. She stopped and paused when she saw Idris and Claudette enter. Claudette stopped her laughter once she saw Sanura and rolled her eyes. She put her hands on her hips as she walked over to Sanura.

"Is there a problem Sanura?" Claudette asked with hasty tone. Sanura scoffed.

"Damn right there is! Is Scorpius dating Weasley?" She asked them both angrily. Idris groaned and sat down on the couch.

"Be quiet, I am tired from practice," mumbled Idris as he rubbed the back of his neck. Sanura looked at him and narrowed her eyes. "You know something you swine," she spat with anger as she pointed at him. "Tell me now."

Idris sat up. "During practice Scorpius flew up into the stands because apparently Weasley likes to watch quiddich practices now. He was talking and his mood and personality was very…polite. I do not want to get into it though because I told him I was attracted to her but no he had to make his move first. From what I know, he plans on dating her."

Sanura growled and faced the fireplace. She stared into the fire, glaring and shaking her head. "This cannot go on. We need to take action." She turned to Idris. "You like her, right?"

Idris nodded slowly. "Yeah, what of it?"

"I'm going to help you out," she started with a grin on her face. She sat down next to him and put an arm around his shoulder. "You are one of my greatest friends Idris and I would be happy to help you with your…romantic life."

Idris stared at her awkwardly and shrugged her off. Claudette raised an eyebrow and sat down. She started to laugh softly and shook her head. "Wow Sanura, you must be really desperate. What are you planning? Kissing our arses aren't going to help you succeed dear."

Sanura looked at Claudette and chuckled. "Oh Claudette, you're so naïve." She stood up, smiling. "What are we all fretting about? Let's go and get ready. The quiddich match should be starting in some hours. Idris you better get your rest."

Sanura walked off happily, humming to herself with a crooked grin on her face as she walked up the staircase to her dormitory. Claudette turned to Idris and sighed.

"She's up to something," said Claudette as she moved by Idris. "Whatever it is, it cannot be good. For once, I actually feel really bad for her."

"For who?" Idris asked confusedly.

"Rose Weasley," she sighed shaking her head as she looked down.

*****

ROSE'S POV

Rose entered the Heads' commons and dropped her bag on the floor. She looked through a few letters she received from back home and plopped down on the couch. She smiled to herself as she put the letters down on a small end table. She looked into the fire and smiled more as she thought about the other night. She leaned her head back and closed her eyes.

Her eyes shot open as she felt warm hands on her shoulders. She looked directly up into misty eyes. "Not funny Scorpius," she said laughing as she pushed him away and sat up. She turned around and looked back at him. He laughed and sat on one of the other tables in the common room. "Trying to give me a heart attack or what?"

He shook his head and grinned. She stared at him and raised an eyebrow. "What?" She asked curiously. Scorpius looked away and stood back up. He took one last look at her and walked off. Rose watched him leave until he disappeared into his room. She sighed and shook her head. "Always so mysterious," she muttered to herself then turned away.

She looked around for a moment. She suddenly jumped up. "Oh my god, I gotta find something to wear!" She climbed off the couch and ran into her room, slamming the door behind herself. She quickly rummaged through her closet for a perfect outfit.

SCORPIUS' POV

Scorpius peeped out of his room as he heard her door slam shut. He chuckled to himself and went back into his room. He opened his closet and looked at his quiddich uniform and gear. He took it out the closet and laid it across his bed. He sat down on his bed and ran a hand through his hair as he sighed. He glanced over at a piece of paper and grabbed a pen. He started writing and tore a piece of the paper off. He got up from bed and walked out of his room. He quietly walked over to Rose's door and slipped the note underneath. He back away and rushed back into his room quietly.

He checked his watch and laid down across his bed. Scorpius hadn't been able to get that almost-kiss out of his head. He thought to himself and smirked. If it weren't for that wind maybe I could've had a chance. But there is still time. I really want Rose to know that I feel the same way and that I'm not ashamed. I'm not ashamed of us being together. He laid his head down and slowly fell asleep, catching himself a nap before the quiddich game later on.

*****

The quiddich teams were in their stalls preparing. Everyone was putting on their gear and uniforms. Scorpius tightened the glove on his hands and started moving his hands. He nodded to himself and retrieved his broom. Idris looked back at him and raised an eyebrow.

"What?" Scorpius asked him as he looked over at him, giving him a cold look. Idris looked away and walked off silently with his broom held in his left hand. Scorpius shook his head shamefully and looked around at everyone else.

"Alright team," he said loudly. They all looked at him and nodded with approval. "This is our first game of the year and we all know Gryffindors are brave but we're the cunning and sneaky ones. Let's take them down relentlessly."

They all smirked and nodded. "Yeah!"

"Let's do this then," said Scorpius with a grin on his face as they walked up to entrance of the pitch. One of the guys on the quiddich team looked over at Scorpius and grinned. "Is it true you're with Weasley?" He asked cunningly. Scorpius just looked at the guy and gave him a crooked grin.

The entrance opened and they all mounted their brooms. They flew out at once, spanning out across the pitch. Scorpius flew over by the Gryffindor section of the stands. Rose looked up at him and shook her head. He grinned then looked away. Lily scowled and folded her arms. "Pathetic isn't he?" She whispered to Rose.

"No, not really," said Rose as she stared up at Scorpius. James and Albus looked at one another. Madam Hooch stepped onto the pitch, holding up her whistle. She started a countdown with her fingers. Scorpius swiftly flew over in front of Rose. Rose looked at him strangely.

"What are you doing?" Rose asked him in a whisper. Scorpius leaned over to her, smirking.

"I'm making the first move," he whispered back. Rose looked at him confusingly. Scorpius took her chin and lifted it up a bit. Rose stared straight into his eyes, trying to catch her breath. He leaned his head down and kissed her softly on the lips then pulled away. Everyone stared in shock and silence. Madam Hooch stopped counting down as she watched in amazement. Rose blinked her eyes a million times probably as she tried to regain conscience. Scorpius looked at her and chuckled.

"Are you going to act this dimwitted the next time I kiss you?" He asked ridiculously.

Rose blushed and looked down, sighing deeply. "W-what does this mean?"

"This means I don't care what people think," he says grinning. "The only person's opinion I'm concerned about is yours."

Madam Hooch blew her whistle alarmingly. Everyone started whispering and mumbling amongst themselves. Lily, James, and Albus had the most horrified looks on their faces.

"What in the bloody hell is going?" James asked loudly.

"Oh shut up," said Rose, turning to face them all. "Leave me alone."

"Mister Malfoy, can we please continue the game?" Madam Hooch asked loudly. Scorpius finally turned to look at her, his attention back in the game. "Unless you want to continue your little snog fest."

"Let's get this over with," he sighed and smirked, looking over at Idris. Idris clenched his fists around his broom.

Madam Hooch rolled her eyes and resumed her countdown. Once she finish, she blew the whistle loudly and the game begun.

Author's Note: Well I finally finished Chapter 8 which kind of took me a while to finish. Some days I had writer's block and other days I just didn't feel like it. I really hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Please remember to review and continue reading! Thank you. :]