Author's Note: So much drama here lately. I'm ready for a sweet, funny chapter, how about you? So that is what Chapter 27 will be. :) Here it is….

Chapter 27: Caught in the Act

(Scorpius's pov)

Rose was mine again, and I was hers. Now that I had her back, I was determined to never lose her again. Although I didn't appreciate her lying, I understand why she didn't want to tell her parents, and I don't want to force her to do anything she isn't willing to do. When she's ready, she'll tell them, but not before.

Everyone seemed happy that we were back together, especially Albus. As Rose's cousin and my best mate, it must have been hard on him, having to divide his time between the two of us, besides dealing with our depression. Even the professors smiled at us when they saw us sitting together again.

After breakfast of the first day Rose and I were back together Albus pulled me aside. "Look, mate," he sighed, "I'm really glad you and Rose are back together, but be careful with her, alright? I know it was mostly her fault for lying, and I can't blame you for being mad, but I don't want her heart to be broken again, and I'm sure you don't want that either. I don't think she'd be able to handle it this time."

"Don't worry, Al, I'm not going to lose her again." I assured him.

Albus smiled. "I know you wouldn't."

I must have been the luckiest person in the world. I had the world's best girlfriend and the world's best mate. Maybe I should share with someone…. Nah!

It was now mid-November, half way between my birthday – November 3rd – and Rose's – December 5th. Not only had Rose and I been back together for about a month, but Al's and Alana's relationship was going strong as well. Nearly every day the four of us would do our homework together, and we were often joined by Sahara, and occasionally by Ben, Luke, Albus's and Rose's cousin Roxanne – a sixth year – and Al's sister, Lily. We were a close group of friends, and nothing could tear us apart.

One night, Rose and I finished our head rounds earlier, and we had nothing to do. "Now what do we do?" I asked, as Rose had insisted on finishing all of our homework earlier that day.

Rose thought for a moment, and then smiled when she thought of an idea. "There's no one in the Astronomy tower until midnight. Why don't we go there?" Rose suggested. Not having a better idea, I agreed.

Of course, the Astronomy tower was abandoned when we arrived. The tower was an important setting in Hogwarts history, as it was the place where the famous Headmaster Dumbledore was killed by the just-as-famous Professor Severus Snape. It was later proven that Dumbledore actually asked Snape to kill him by Harry Potter, of all people. Of course, only half the wizarding world believes this to be true, but that's probably one of the things wizards will always disagree about. Anyways, whether or not Dumbledore really did ask Snape to kill him, as I believe he did, the Astronomy tower is still one of the most important places in all of Hogwarts. It was almost as famous as the castle itself. Despite being slightly eerie, the tower was extremely peaceful, and the stars overhead shone radiantly. Overall, it was a nice place to be.

I sat down against the wall, and Rose sat down directly in front of me and laid her head on my chest. My left arm was wrapped gently around her in a comfortable embrace, while my right hand lightly stroked her hair. Rose loved when I played with her hair like that. I think it comforted her, even when she didn't really need comforting at all. We just sat there, gazing up at the stars and talking softly to each other as we attempted to catch up on six missing months of relationship. Suddenly, Rose became very quiet, "Scorpius?" she asked softly, finally speaking up again.

"Yes, Rosie?"

"I've been thinking…" Rose said, glancing up at me. "I… I think I'm finally ready to introduce you to my parents."

I smiled down at her. "That's brilliant, Rosie! When are you going to tell them?"

Rose hesitated. "Well… I think it would be best if we sort of… surprised them. I figured if I brought you home for Christmas, then it's not like Dad could say you couldn't step foot in our house. That would be rude. I mean, I'd tell them I was seeing someone and ask if I could have you over for dinner, but I just wouldn't tell them it was you until they actually met you. Does that make sense?"

I sighed. This wasn't exactly what I had been hoping for, but at least she was being honest with me this time. "Are you sure you want to do this? I still think it would be easier just to tell them?"

"I can't tell them." Rose whispered. "I'm just afraid Dad won't let you come if I tell him it's you. Scorpius, please, trust me on this."

Looking down at her, I saw that Rose's beautiful blue eyes were filled with a pleading expression. I couldn't say just no to her. "Alright, Rose. If that's what's you want, I'll do it."

"Thank you, Scorp." Rose replied softly.

That just proves it. I'd do anything for Rose, absolutely anything.

(Rose's pov)

I finally did it. I finally sent Mum an owl asking if I could have Scorpius over for dinner sometime during the Christmas holiday. I explained to her that I had broken up with Matthew Corner because he had cheated on me, and now I was dating someone else. I asked Mum if I could possibly invite him to have dinner with us. I also said that I wanted to keep my boyfriend's identity a surprise until she and Dad met him. Now, all I was waiting for was Mum's reply.

The night after I sent the owl, Scorpius and I were doing are nightly rounds as usual when we went down a corridor near the kitchens, trying to catch any students trying to sneak food from there. As we were passing one of the school's many broom closets, we heard an unmistakable sound coming from inside. Scorpius and I looked at each other and grinned; we knew what that sound was. Someone was going to get caught snogging in a broom closet. Quickly, I yanked open the broom closet door to reveal a very surprised fifth-year couple, a girl with long, dark brown hair and brown eyes, and a boy with bright red hair who didn't seem too pleased to see me. My brother! And the girl was a girl a barely recognized, a fifth year from Hufflepuff, the same house and year as Hugo. What was her name? Emma? Amanda? Anna. That was it. Anna Pearson, I believe.

"Hugo!" I exclaimed. "What do you think you're doing?"

"Rose… I – I can explain!" Hugo stammered in embarrassment.

"There's no need to, Hugo!" I snapped. "You should know better. I really should write Mum and –"

"No!" Hugo exclaimed. Seeing Dad angry wasn't very fun, but Mum's temper was about ten times worse. "Please don't tell her."

I tried not to smile at Hugo's fear of Mum's wrath. "Relax, Hugo, my lips are sealed," Hugo breathed a sigh of relief, "If you never do something like this again. You're a prefect, Hugo. Act like one. And if I hear of you doing this again, Mum will be hearing about it. Do you understand me?"

Hugo's ear turned red with embarrassment, a trait he inherited from Dad, and he could only nod.

"Good," I said, "now back to your common room. Both of you." With that, the two fifth years hurried off.

When they were out of earshot, Scorpius let out a chuckle. "What's so funny?" I asked, slightly annoyed.

"Well, don't you feel bad for yelling at your younger brother?"

I hesitated. "Well… maybe a little. But he shouldn't be snogging girls in a broom closet! He knows better than that."

"But it's young love." Scorpius protested, giving me a quick kiss on the lips. "You and I are in love, after all."

"Scorpius, not here, right in the middle of public!" I hissed.

Scorpius laughed. "Relax, Rosie, there's no one around. Besides, you're a hypocrite when you tell Hugo off for snogging someone in a broom closet."

"I am not!" I protested, blushing.

Scorpius only smiled. "Alright then, what about that time you snogged me in sixth year, when we first admitted our feelings for each other."

Oh… he had me there. "That's different!" I exclaimed, quickly walking away from Scorpius to prevent any farther embarrassment.

"Is not!"

"Is too!"

"Is not!"

"Is too!"

This argument continued for quite awhile. By the time we arrived back at the Gryffindor common room, we were both laughed hysterically. The best – and the worse – part was, I knew he was right.

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The following morning, I received a reply from my mother.

Dear Rose,

I'm terribly sorry your boyfriend cheated on you. He really seemed like a nice boy when you had him over this past summer. But just remember Rosie, most girls don't marry their first boyfriend. In fact, I dated – well, if you could call it dating – two boys before your father. Anyways, that's a story for another time.

Of course you may bring someone home for dinner. How about the sixteenth of December, the day after you get back from Hogwarts? I'm just curious to see who it is. Dad and I can't wait for you and Hugo to come home for Christmas.

Love, Mum

So this was it. Scorpius was meeting my parents, whether we were ready or not.

Author's note: 11 reviews for last chapter! I think that's a personal record. I should have Rose and Scorpius get back together every chapter, haha. :)

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