When I woke the next morning Jordie was not in her bed and her trunk had not finished being pack. After my shower I finished packing the last bits of things we both had laying about and picked an outfit out for Jordie. I walked back to the room, and door appeared. Inside Scorpius was laying awake underneath a passed out Jordie.

"Morning," I whispered. He nodded back at me. "I brought Jordie some clothes. Kristin made some hangover potion before the party. I brought you both a vile. It's 9:00, by the way." He mouthed a thank you and I left.

At breakfast I sat with Lily. It was rather boring without Jordie or Al. I assume Jordie and Scorpius were still in The Room of Requirement. Al, on the other hand was basically pouting at the end of the Slytherin table not even bothering to sit with the Quidditch team. I don't know what happened but what I do know is he no right to call Jordie a dirty slut. I was pretty peeved with him myself.

It seemed the news of what had happened traveled around the fast. I could hear everyone talking about it. I had to dodge several people asking me what had really happen. I was a wonder why they weren't going to Albus himself but they didn't. Probably from the bad aura he was sending off.

Breakfast was soon over and it was time to board the train to go home. I stuck around Lily and her friend Stephanie on the train. We were soon joined by Lucy and Louis. Everything just didn't feel right. I hated the thought of there being a fight between Jordie and Al. They were my only real friends. Sure I hung around our dorm mates and Lily could be good company. It wasn't the same. Plus hanging around with them two had the extra added bonus of getting to be around Scorpius.

Nearly seconds before the train was due to take off my brother, Hugo, stumbled in dragging a depressed looking Al. "He doesn't think we'd want him in here." Hugo told us while he sat down. He was far from right. I at least wanted him in here so I could find what exactly happen between him and Jordie. I wanted to know what had caused Al to say such horrible things to her. Albus just stared at the ground. The train started moving and he fell into the compartment. I couldn't help but laugh.

"Why wouldn't we want him in here?" Lucy my youngest first cousin asked. She was only in her third year so she had no idea even about the party.

"Al and Jordie got in a fight last night." Louis explained to her. I gathered he had attended the party last night as he knew about the fight and was in 7th year of Hogwarts.

"Oh and He is afraid that we would side with Jordie. Like Rose." She had a look on confusion on her face. "But that's just silly we are family and family sides with family." She pushed the red frames of her glasses up her nose. Of course she would feel that way. It was sad to say but he girl had even less friends than me. Sure I was a bookworm but it was nothing compared to Lucy. She was stickler for rules and seemed to have a no fun policy to be the icing on the cake.

Al looked up and gave Lucy a smile, "So you guys aren't mad?" He looked around at us.

I was the first to speak, "I really can't say. Not until I get the facts and figure out why you would call Jordie such a horrible thing."

"I feel so horrible for it," He put his head between his knees. "I don't know what came over me. All I could see was red. Anger and Hate."

"What did you say to Jorden?" Lucy asked trying to catch up with the rest of us. I can't believe she hadn't already heard the gossip the way it was buzzing around the school at breakfast. Actually, I am not. She probably was in the library, not much gossip there.

Al looked like he couldn't even bare to say it again. Lily spoke for him, "He called Jordie a slut."

Lucy's eyes got wide. She was shocked. "Why on earth would you say that to her? I mean it's one thing that she gets around the school, but outright calling her that seems a bit off-color."

"I would like to know that myself." I pressed.

He rubbed his head, "It so confusing. I was in-" He looked over at Lucy who would tell on us for what we did in a heart beat. "in, in need of sleep. I wanted to talk to Jordie. I looked everywhere for her and couldn't find her. When I did. I found her in a room with Eric and Jake." He stopped and his face scrunched up. "It was so disgusting. Well, I found her involved in a train." Louis and Hugo made the most horrid face. I had no idea what he was talking about and apparently Lily and Lucy didn't either.

"She was involved in a train? I don't understand." The boys all looked at our blank expressions.

Louis was the one to explain, "Jordie, was having sexual relations with the Eric and Jake."

Lily made an 'O' face, Lucy looked shocked and I was confused. "Why would she be with them. They are gay and together. What would Jordie be doing with them?"

"Well it was train." Hugo offered as if that should explain it all. I looked for his to explain more.

"Jordie was the front of the train and Eric was the back and Jake was giving and receiving. If you know what I mean." Al explained.

Lily and I yelled out an "UCK!"

"No, I don't know what you mean." Lucy piped. We all ignored her, not wanting to be the ones to give Lucy the talk.

"So after I discovered them, I blew my lid. I couldn't believe she would subject herself to that." Albus continued. "I mean she is worth so much more than that." Ah, Al hopelessly in love.

"Are you really surprised?" Lily asked. "She always been a bit slaggy. Not to sound rude but its true. She does sleep around." Although, it did sound rude, I could not knock her for saying it. Jordie had earned her reputation on her own.

"I don't know really. I guess, I always known she got around-" Albus started rather sadly. It really was quite sad how taken he was with her and she just pushed him away.

"How could you not know, she is constantly throwing all the blokes that she hooks up with in your face." Lily never really had a problem with Jordie but she didn't quite like her. Then after she started treating Al like the poo under her shoe Lils never really had anything nice to say to about her. I guess I really couldn't blame her but I know that Jordie has a good heart. She has been my best friend since we started Hogwarts.

"I know she does Lil, but I have never seen her in that position. I didn't know she hooked up, hooked up. Just the thought and I want to smash Jake and Eric's face in. I feel like they took advantage of her in her drunken state." He rubbed his temples in frustration.

"I really doubt they took advantage of her. She has her eye on Jake for awhile but you know he is gay and all." I told Al. Everyone looked at me like I stabbed him in the heart. "What it is true and Al needs to see it. Yes, we all know Jordie loves Al and Al loves Jordie. But Al is not a conquest. Jordie only cares about her conquest. It is going to take a lot before she goes after him." I sort of yelled at the lot of them. They sat in stunned silence.

Louis was the fist to speak, "She's right." I nodded. I usually was.


In no time it seemed we back at Kings Cross station. Butterflies filled my stomach as disembarked. I couldn't wait to see my parents. We may not had always got along but they were my parents and missed them. On the platform I say a sea of redheads, I smiled. I really did love my family. After all the cheerful hugs and hellos My parents, Hugo and I got into our Muggle car and headed home. On the road. My Dad swore off flying cars after the incident with the whomping willow.

We lived in Muggle town not far from the train station so our car ride was fairly short. My heart swelled as I saw my house approaching. I smiled as I saw my Mother's rose bushes (that were charmed to bloom year round) that outlining the white picket fence. Roses were always my Mother's favorite flower. Obviously, my name is Rose.

I loved my home. I had so many great memories of growing up. We got out out the car and I stood in the by the car watching the snow fall on the house. I was in awe of the house. "Rose are you going to help us unload or are you going to become our own personal snowman in the front yard?" Hugo asked snapping be out of my thoughts.

"No, Hugo, she would be a snowomen." My Mum corrected. She was very into equality. My Dad and brother rolled eyes at each other.

I walked over to help my brother and Dad remove our trunks. They were extremely heavy, mine even more so with the amounts of books I carry back and fourth. "Dad, can't we just charm them in the house?" Hugo asked as we attempted to lift mine.

"I'd love too, but you know your Mum. We can't use magic in the yard." Hugo and I let out a groan.

It took us over a half an hour to get the trunks up to our rooms. When everything was settled I laid in my bed enjoying the comfort only it could bring me. It looked the same as it had when I left for Hogwarts. The walls white with painted roses around the boarder that were magicked to bloom every now and then. The ceiling was by far the most amazing. My mum had bewitched it to look like the sunniest of days. The sun acting like my light and when I turned off the light it would turn to a moon with hundred of shining stars, accurately placed constellations, Mum wouldn't have any other way. My sheets were a pale green with a pink roses spread all through. I had a simple amount of furniture all painted white with more roses. Can you since a pattern? The room did have a feel more for a six old girl rather than sixteen but I loved it. I reminded me of simpler time in my life. A life of no worries, responsibilities and change.

I laid on my bed watching the white fluffy snow fall out my window. I was happy to be home. I felt a vibration in my back pocket. I pulled out the cell phone I had received. It said I had a text from Jordie It was the first contact I had had with her since the party. It read: Hey, sorry for the non-communication. I just needed to wrap my head around everything that happened. I could understand that. What Albus had said to her was cruel and mean. On the other hand what Jordie did was just plain fucking weird. I didn't quite know what to say to her. I didn't know what to think of everything and be honest it was starting to hurt my head. So I text the only thing I did know: It's fine. I get the need for thinking time. Within seconds she wrote me back: I don't know if Al told you what has happened but I have a boyfriend and he kind of got jealous. That was the reason for his reaction. Whoa, wait boyfriend? Since when did Jordie have a boyfriend? According to Al, he caught her in a train with two gay guys. I was fucking confused as all hell. Before I could write back I got another text from her: I would have told you sooner but it is really hard to explain. I don't know how you are going to react. Scorp is not happy. But its my life and I am going to live it my way. I was very confused by all that she was telling me. How could she be dating someone? When did they get to together? Did they know about her situation with Jake and Eric? Did they know about Al? Merlin, Al, who was going to tell Al. Really it could be anyone of us. I on one hand was related to Al, I was his closes family member. Then there was Scorpius, gorgeous Scorpius- Snap out of it Rose, Al, remember Al. Now Scorpius was Al's best friend. But the person I really think should do it is Jordie. She is the one that has kept Al on the hook. It was high time she let him off.

I chose not to reply to Jordie. There was a lot going on in my mind and I just wanted some time to think. I closed my eyes and allowed my mind to wander. Of course my mind went to thoughts of Scorpius. As much as I liked him, there was a slight problem. We were from feuding families. His Grandfather had been a right hand man of Lord Voldemort. His father, though forced had been a Death Eater as well. Even though I knew he was not like the men that came before him, it doesn't matter to my father. After all he is Ron Weasley.

Scorpius and Al became best friends since our first train ride to Hogwarts. Al and I had been looking for a place to sit without the company of the Weasley Clan. We ended up going into a compartment with a bubble gum pink hair girl and platinum haired boy. At first Scorpius was stand offish and mean . Jords was loud and quick witted. After endless teasing Jordie finally got Scorpius to come round. Since then the four of us had been great friends.

At first Uncle Harry was not the most pleased but after meeting Scorpius he too realized that Scorpius was not his father. With Uncle Harry's approval the rest of the family came to accept Scorpius as well. Everyone that is except for my Father. No matter what I was still forbid to get to close to the 'Malfoy Boy' and was never allowed on any circumstances to step a toe into Malfoy Manor. Though I never did go to Malfoy Manor, I couldn't help imagining what it was like. It was no secret the Malfoys ha money. I wondered what the grounds were like, if it was really was the amount of white Albus had described. I wonder what his bedroom looked like and wonder if I would ever get to see it.

Time seemed to pass quickly as I lay there thinking of his bedroom, and soon I heard my Mum calling me down for dinner. I started my way downstairs and was almost knocked over by my speeding bullet of a brother. When it came to food nothing was going to stand in the way of my brother and father. It was tradition for my Mum to make Hugo and my favorite meals when we came home from break. As I took each step down to the kitchen the smell of roast beef fill my noes stronger. My stomach grumbled loudly. I hadn't realized how hungry I had been.

At the table both Hugo and Dad were already tucked in. I sat in my usual seat across from Hugo as my Mum brought in the roast with all the trimmings. The delicious meaty, vinegary smell of it sent my mouth watering. It was good to be home.

"So, tell me how the year has been so far?" My Mum started as she too tucked herself in.

Hugo grumbled a "Fine." to my mother he never really was one for words.

"Well we have a very extensive project in Muggle Studies this term. It evolves using all different kinds of Muggle Devices in order to get a better understanding of the lifestyle a Muggle teenager has." I explained to the table.

"Oh, yes, we received an owl about that. You be needing to use our Television set." My Mum replied.

"Who is your partner Jordie or Al?" My Dad asked. My Dad always liked Jordie, dispite her relations to the Malfoys. She herself was not a Malfoy afterall, just related by Marriage.

"Well both actually. We needed to have groups of four. So it's Al, Jordie, Jordie's cousin Scorpius, and Myself." I threw in that he was Jords' cousin just for good measure.

My Dad visibly went rigid at the mention of Scorpius. "You are not to go to the Malfoy Manor, is that understood?" My dad actually put his fork down to emphasize his word.

"Ronald, It has already been decided that the children will study here as we already live in a Muggle town." My mum explained.

"Right then." He resumed eating.

"Well, what does the project entail?" My Mum asked. She was always curious when it came to our studies.

"Basically we just have to be Muggle Teenagers. We have to make friends with them, and learn about all the things they do. Every night Professor Windsor will E-owl us on our computers a handout with questions about different aspects we should have encountered that day. It will be really fun, I should think." I told them.

"Well, I must say Muggle Studies wasn't that interesting when I took it." My Mum smiled at me.

"So, Hue, how is the Quidditch season coming along?" My Dad asked.

"We have a right good team this year, I'd say we have a fair chance at the cup." He told my Dad enthusiastically. It was about the only thing Hue ever got excited about.

The rest of the meal went by with My Mum and I talking about the classes I was taking; Dad and Hugo continued their talk on Quidditch I rather found rather boring. This was pretty typical of or family dinners, two separate conversations, but I loved it. Thankfully my Mum and Dad didn't have more kids so we didn't have to share attention.

After we had all finished my Dad leaned back in his chair. He rubbed his butterbeer belly in contentment. "'Moine, that was one of the best meals you have made to date. I feel like I ate a Hippogriffs worth." He smiled lazily at my Mum. Hugo and I told Mum our thanks as well.

"Oh it was nothing." She told us blushing.

"Now, kids come with me outside, I have something to show you." My Dad got up from his seat and My Mum magicked the dishes away.

Hugo and I slipped on our jackets and boots to head outside. It was dark and the snow was falling genitally around us. Once our Mum had joined us in front of the house she told my Dad we were ready. Our house had lit up in millions of color fairy lights, blinking and changing colors every few seconds. Other houses on the block had too, decorated their homes but ours was the brightest on the street. As I stood there, standing in awe with my family, I knew there was nowhere I rather be.

A/N: **Meekly steps up to readers** Hey all, it's Harlow. You probably don't remember me or this story. It been like forever. Well I am having a go at it again. You see back when I started writing this story. I couldn't stop. I got to chapter 11! That is really good in my books but was planning on posting a chapter a week. Well that didn't work out so well. You see after typing out chapter 11, I got a job. My first in 2 years. Which I am ecstatic for but here is the kicker my hours are from 4am-12pm. Great hours for taking care of my son. Not so great for writing. You see I stay late into the night to write. No one bothers me and I can just let the story flow. But during the day, I like time with my son. So with the new hours its been hard to find time. And when I did I took it down on paper and pen. But this story has stayed in my mind constantly developing. So much so that I even had to change some things that happened in the first 11 chapters. I have not added any new chapters yet because I have so much to change first. I cut and combined characters. Changed situations and feel the story is all the better for it in the end. You see I started this with a clear and define end. But how I got to the end, not so clear. I had a basic skeleton but nothing in stone. Then as I started writing, my story straying to far from my end point. I had to fix it and so I am. So please be patient. I am trying to find to the time. I love this story and will not give up even if it takes me ten years. Though I doubt I will have any readers by then. Please Review. It does given me the motivations to pen this instead of my dearly missed sleep.

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