Chapter 42: Molly and Scorpius

Candle flavour: gardenia

Extra prompts: tatoo, memorial, ribbon


"Are you ready, Molly?"

"Nearly, I just need my headband. I can't find it!

"That's because I have it, silly. Here you go."

"Oh thank Godric, I thought I'd lost it. It's my favourite."

"Do you need any help tying the ribbon, Molly? Your hands are shaking."

"Please. I don't know why I'm so nervous, I'm only going to meet your parents. For the first time. At their house. Oh God."

"I don't know why you're so nervous either. My dad's a bit grumpy sometimes, but my mum's a sweetheart and neither of them are going to try to eat you."

"That's what you say."

"I got you a present, if that makes it any better."

"What kind of present?"

"Something that will go beautifully with that dress of yours."

"A gardenia? Scorp, that's beautiful. They're my favourite flowers."

"I know, that's why I picked it. Now, are you ready?"

"Just about."

"Good, let's go. The judges await, my lady."


I apologise if that's a little confusing. I thought it worked best all-dialogue; I could see them having this conversation in my head.

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