Star-Crossed Rivals
Rose and Scorpius were destined to hate each other. She was a Weasley, he was a Malfoy. Children of the longest-rivalling families in the Wizarding World. And when they're both at Hogwarts, it's bound to lead to chaos. Right? Definitely. And when both are sorted into their family houses, it's the same old story - Gryffindor vs Slytherin. But with Rose and Scorpius involved, things can never be so normal.
Rating: T
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or its characters. If I did, I would be rich and famous and blonde, meeting famous people. But sadly, it wasn't to be.
Chapter Seven: Fourth Year – Boredom
"I'm so bored!"
Vincent Goyle turned to look at his friend and shrugged. "What am I supposed to do, Scor?" He sighed heavily as the blonde boy sank further into his armchair. "If you're bored, mate – do something about it!"
It was there, in the Slytherin Common Room, that Vincent Goyle gave Scorpius Malfoy one of the worst ideas ever.
"Hey, Finnegan!"
Rochelle Finnegan rolled her eyes and began to walk faster up the stairs as she heard Scorpius Malfoy call after her. That boy was nothing but trouble. And for him to be calling her could only mean the worst for either her or her friends.
"Finnegan! Finnegan! Finnegan! WAIT UP!"
Rochelle ignored the calls and made her way up the staircase. A few minutes and she'd be in the Gryffindor Common Room, curled up on the sofa. She wasn't having a very good day and she was more than thankful that she had a free period next. She could snuggle up on the sofa with her boyfriend, Jason Smith. Sure, he was a Hufflepuff, but Rochelle knew for a fact he preferred her own friends – the Gryffindors.
As she reached the seventh-floor, a hand grabbed her wrist, making her spin around. She gasped as she looked up and saw the brooding eyes of Scorpius Malfoy. She didn't know he'd continued following her.
"What d'you want, Malfoy?" she sighed, looking down at her feet. Rochelle was a little flirt, and loved teasing boys. But when it came to Scorpius Malfoy, she was rendered speechless. He was so tall and aristocratic and those eyes...
"Um..." Rochelle looked up. Scorpius Malfoy sounded almost sheepish. What did he have to be embarrassed of telling her? "I... I saw Clarke... I mean... Annabel..." Rochelle put one of her small hands on his forearm. "What, Malfoy?"
"IsawClarkeflirtingwithSmith."
Rochelle scrunched up her nose. It had sounded like Malfoy had blurted out that Annabel was flirting with Jason Smith, her boyfriend. "Repeat that, Malfoy?" she said, her brown eyes staring at him intently. Malfoy bit his lip and whispered, "I saw Annabel Clarke flirting with Jason Smith."
Tears immediately sprung to Rochelle's brown eyes. "You're sure?" she asked, looking up at the tall Slytherin. "You're definite?" As Scorpius nodded, Rochelle felt a pang of betrayal in her stomach. Annabel had gone behind her back and flirted with Jason. She knew Jason was her first long-time boyfriend – why would she try and sabotage that?!
"Well... um... thanks for telling me, Malfoy," she said softly, before hurrying down the stairs to the library. She needed some quiet time and she wasn't sure the crowded common room would be right for that. Plus, she didn't want to see Annabel Clarke ever again.
Scorpius chuckled silently as Rochelle Finnegan heatedly ran down the stairs. One Gryffindor down, another to go...
"Did I hear you talking to Rochelle?"
Scorpius jumped as he heard a voice behind him, but smirked inwardly when he turned around and saw Annabel Clarke, crossing her arms across her chest. He faked a sigh and said, "Yeah. The little gossip said something about going off to see Taylor but not to tell Annabel..." He clapped a hand over his mouth as he 'realised' what he'd just said. "Whoops!"
Annabel frowned. "Why would she say that?" Scorpius bent down a bit and whispered in her ear, "Swear to Merlin you won't get mad at her?" Annabel nodded. "Or tell her I told you?" Annabel nodded impatiently and Scorpius smirked, seeing he'd got her, hook, line and sinker.
"She secretly likes him. Like a lot. She's only going out with Smith to make Preece jealous."
Annabel's jaw dropped, and tears sparkled in her hazel eyes. "You can't be serious?!" Scorpius shrugged. "Why not? I mean, she's liked the same guys you have before, hasn't she?"
Annabel was about to answer 'No!', when she remembered Daniel Jones, about two months ago. He'd been her longest relationship. They'd lasted four months (from September to the beginning of January), which was forever in Annabel Clarke dating time. Then when he broke up with her (though she twisted the story to make it look like she'd dumped him), a week or two later, he was going out with Rochelle.
"Why... why... why would Rochelle do that to me?!" Annabel wailed, tears pouring down her cheeks. Scorpius felt slightly bad at that, but he couldn't stop now. He shrugged and bent down, so they were eye-to-eye. "I don't know, Clarke. I really don't. I wish I did. I mean, I've been out with a few girls in my time... and not one of them has been out with my friends. Well, none of my friends have been out with them. And you wanna know why?"
Annabel nodded and Scorpius continued. "It's because... it's like a code. Friends don't go out with other friends interests. There's a saying us guys have..." He paused, shaking his head. "I'd rather not say. You may find it offensive."
Annabel looked up at him through her eyelashes, pleadingly. "Please tell me, Malfoy."
"It's Bros before Hoes," he admitted. Annabel nodded, bursting out laughing. "So we're 'hoes' now, are we?!" she said, putting her hands on her hips and pretending to be angry. Scorpius laughed too, now genuinely amused at the Gryffindor girl. "Nah, it's just a saying," he replied. "It means, friends before anything. Friends before girls."
Annabel nodded and said, "Thanks, Malfoy. I'm gonna head back to my dorm. I need to take this all in." Scorpius nodded and began to make his way down the stairs. "It's alright, Clarke. Just remember – don't tell her I told you."
Mission Complete.
"I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'D DO THAT TO ME?!"
"YEAH, HOW COULD YOU DO THAT TO HER?!"
"WHAT ARE YOU ON ABOUT! I SHOULD BE THE ONE ASKING YOU THAT!"
"YEAH, SHE SHOULD!"
"YOU'RE A COW!"
"YOU'RE A SLAG!"
"DON'T CALL HER THAT!"
"DON'T CALL HER THAT!"
"I'VE GOT PERFECT REASON TO CALL HER THAT."
"YEAH, SHE IS A COW."
"I AM NOT A COW!"
"YEAH, ANNABEL ISN'T A COW!"
"WHY ARE YOU STICKING UP FOR HER ANYWAY, ALEXIS?! AFTER WHAT THAT COW HAS DONE!!"
"WHY ARE YOU ON ROCHELLE'S SIDE!! THAT SLAG DOESN'T DESERVE TO HAVE FRIENDS!!"
Scorpius smiled gleefully as the Gryffindor girls barged into the Great Hall, screaming at the tops of their voices. Vincent, Gino and Angelo saw his smile and Angelo laughed. "You didn't?!" Scorpius nodded and the four friends laughed, before turning their attention back to the girls.
"OI!"
"Ooh, look it's Weasley!" Gino cried excitedly, pointing at the redhead who'd just entered. He had a reason to be excited. See, four fiery (rather good-looking) Gryffindor girls arguing in the Great Hall is just... amazing for guys to watch. But throw a redheaded Weasley into the mix? And there is your entertainment for the night.
"CAN YOU LOT JUST SHUT UP AND SIT DOWN?!" Rose Weasley screeched, causing many first years to cover their ears. "FOR MERLIN'S SAKE, WHAT'S GOTTEN INTO YOU LOT?!"
Her friends didn't answer her and sat down to eat their food. But five minutes later they were screaming once again.
"HOW CAN YOU LIE TO MY FACE LIKE THAT?!"
"WHAT HAVE I LIED ABOUT?!"
"YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'VE LIED ABOUT, COW."
"ANNABEL'S NOT A COW!"
Rose sighed and twirled some of her spaghetti around her fork. She had no idea what had gotten into her friends, but they obviously weren't going to tell her.
"YOU WERE FLIRTING WITH JASON! YOU WERE FLIRTING WITH MY BOYFRIEND!"
Rose looked at Annabel, a confused look on her face. Had her American friend really flirted with Rochelle's boyfriend? Who anyone with eyes could see that Rochelle was really serious about?
"I WAS NOT FLIRTING WITH JASON! BUT I WISH I HAD! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'RE ONLY GOING OUT WITH JASON TO MAKE TAYLOR JEALOUS!!"
Rose's jaw dropped further. Sweet doll-like Rochelle did have her hidden flaws, but she would never manipulate someone like that... would she?
"I DID NO SUCH THING!"
"I KNOW YOU DID, FINNEGAN. DROP THE ACT!"
"WHAT ACT?!"
Rose heard a chuckle and her eyes were drawn to the Slytherin table – the source of the amused noise. Her large eyes didn't have to scan the table for long before seeing the obvious smirk on the lips of Scorpius Malfoy. The Slytherin shook his head and desperately tried not to laugh... but failed.
It was like the cogs were finally turning in Rose's head. Her eyes lit up as she realised why her friends were arguing, then darkened as she stood up. "It was you, wasn't it, Malfoy?" she said coldly. She didn't say it loudly, but soon enough; the entire Great Hall was silent.
Everyone's eyes were on Malfoy, wondering if he was going to be brave enough to even speak. Not many had survived Rose Weasley's wrath. Just a month ago, Angelo Zabini had been sent to the Hospital Wing after he commented on her 'not-so-good looks'. With a sprained arm. But he did it. Everyone gasped as Malfoy nodded.
Rose made her way over the Slytherin table, the sharp noise of her heels (which she'd taken to wearing to cover up how short she was) clicking elegantly against the floor. As she reached Scorpius, elegancy was forgotten and she slapped him. Instinctively (Scorpius was used to his mates slapping his cheeks quite often to wind him up, after his fight with Rose), he punched her stomach, eyes widening when he realised what he'd done.
Rose jumped on him and the pair fought fiercely, even fiercer than they had in their previous year. This time, everyone was in shock, and stood still in their seats, as if stuck to them.
After recovering, Professor Longbottom grabbed Rose, while Professor Zabini grabbed Scorpius. The Heads of Gryffindor and Slytherin dragged their students to Professor McGonagall's office, lecturing them sternly as they did so.
As the pair were dragged off; Annabel, Alexis, Rochelle and Alice were apologising tearfully to one another.
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