(Ohhh, my. I don't know if I can sum all this up in this chapter or the next. We may be getting more than thirty chapters.)
Chapter 29
"I don't care to watch you two sneak off like morons," Liam crossed his arms over his chest and began shifting his eyes to every color of the rainbow.
"I'm not asking you to do much. Just be a look out," Aariya whined, sitting next to her little brother on the maroon couch against the furthest left wall.
Liam scowled, "Yeah, and risk getting myself detention for a month? I don't think so."
"You're such a git!"
Scorpius and Aariya had been planning and plotting how to find a secret place for months. They wanted somewhere to go and be alone so that no one could disturb or eavesdrop on them. Yes, Aariya was aware of the existence of the Marauder's Map, but somehow she thought using it would eliminate all of the fun in seeking out a spot unknown.
Liam was just a tad apprehensive about looking out for teachers while Scorpius and his sister wandered about at all hours of the night. He'd already refused this position once, but Aariya was certain that with a little persuading she could convince her brother to participate.
"Look... If you do this for me, I'll get Romona Clearwater to talk to you," Aariya bargained, a wicked smile playing at her pink, glossy lips.
"Romona Clearwater is in your year," Liam frowned, his eyes narrowing, "What makes you think she'll talk to me?"
"Because she's my friend. If I ask her to talk to you she will," she pleaded, "Come on, Liam."
He opened his mouth to argue but quickly shut it, thinking better of it. Aariya was going to get her way, "Fine. But I don't like this. Was about Izzy? I thought we had to babysit her tonight?"
"Already taken care of. I landed a babysitter," she grinned, thrilled that he'd finally given in.
"Who? I don't want our little sister left with just anybody? And she's here for the week to spend time with us. What makes you think she won't tell Mummy and Daddy?"
"Romona is watching her. And she won't tell Mum and Dad because I bribed her with sweets," Aariya rolled her eyes, "And you should really stop calling them Mummy and Daddy. You're too old. It's embarrassing."
Just then, Scorpius came strolling up to the two, "When are we going?"
"Ten o'clock," Aariya answered, crossing her arms over her chest.
"Aariya! That's too early! We'll be caught for sure!"
"Liam, shut up," she scowled, "You're too much like Mum. Don't be a goody-two-shoes."
Liam rolled his eyes and stuck his tongue out at his sister before storming off to his dorm.
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Later that evening, the three children dropped off a happy Isabelle and headed of for their adventure. Liam sulked behind the two second years, making gagging noises every time Scorpius laced his fingers with Aariya. He knew he'd NEVER like girls. He didn't care how old he got. They were so gross.
After at least ten minutes of walking, Aariya turned to her brother, ponytail flipping in a feminine manner as she set eyes on him, "You stand over here and watch for teachers."
"This is a bad id-"
"Shh! Whisper! Stand right there," before Liam could protest, Aariya and Scorpius were halfway down the corridor.
"Aariya!" Liam called in a hushed tone, eyes flickering about, "Come back! This isn't a good idea! Aariya!" He hissed.
Meanwhile, Aariya and Scorpius rounded the corner and grinned at each other, "This is awesome. I think it's right here."
Scorpius ran his hand over the wall and a door slowly began to materialize in front of them. He turned the knob and swung the door open.
"Aariya!" Liam squeaked, "Come back!"
It was pitch black. He heard footsteps. Just before he could take off in Aariya's direction, a hand grabbed his shoulder and held him back.
Liam kicked and squealed in terror before a familiar voice hit his ears.
"Liam! Come off it!" Remus shook his son gently. Hermione was at his side.
"I-I'm sorry, Dad."
"Where are your sister and Malfoy?" Hermione inquired, lips pursed and brow furrowed in anger.
"I don't know," he lied, "I'm by myself."
"I heard you calling for her," Remus snapped.
Liam groaned, "She's gonna kill me."
"Not if I do first," Hermione snapped, making Liam's eyes go wide and a small yelp emit from his throat. She swooped past him and down the corridor toward the ROR. From what she saw, the door was still on the wall and cracked.
She slammed it open, barging inside; mother on a mission. There was Scorpius, fondling her daughter.
"Hands up!" Hermione screeched, her wand pointed and tip glowing at Scorpius' back. The twelve year old backed off of a whimpering Aariya. Hermione shoved him against a wall, "You're twelve years old! What are you doing?"
"Just having some fun," his voice was shaking and unsure.
"I told you no! I just wanted a kiss!" Aariya cried out, tears streaming. Right now she didn't care if her mother grounded her for a year, she was just glad she was here.
In came Remus with Liam at his side, "What happened? Why is she crying?"
"This one here was about to-" Hermione cut herself off, not even able to speak the words, "They were going to snog and he took it too far."
Remus turned tomato red with rage, "Give."
Hermione shook her head, "No. I'll take care of it."
"Give... Him... Now," his voice was dangerously low. Hermione pushed past her husband, holding Scorpius by the back of his robes.
Aariya took two seconds to make it across the room and bury her face in her father's shirt. Her arms were wrapped so tightly around his waist that Remus was sure he'd never pry her off.
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Meanwhile, Severus took a seat at his kitchen table for a late night cup of coffee. Suddenly, a voice called from the fireplace. He immediately recognized it.
"Uncle. I need your help. Scorpius is in trouble. Please come through," Draco called to his godfather.
Severus stood and rushed to the fire, stumbling through into the Malfoy Manor.
"What has he done?" Aariya immediately came to mind. Sybill had warned- well, whomever was occupying her at the time- that Scorpius was to be kept away from the girl.
"He tried to rape the Lupin girl."
(More to come soon. I've had internet issues. Just got everything straight. :) please review!)