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Chapter 3: Sleeping beauty.
Monday morning brought a double helping of potions class for advanced students. Rose love potions, she loved to stir ingredients together, turning them into a healing potion was her favourite, the class room, the smell of cauldrons, the herbs, everything oozed magic. She felt at home there, flourished in it.
The St. Mungo's healer assigned them their new partners for their project. He had been brought in as some of the current seventh years where so advanced at potions, they needed a Professor who brought out their excellence.
"Monojuice potion. Is your next assignment. It will take at least twenty five days to brew." He divulged, it was a difficult potion, Rose felt thrilled at the prospect of brewing this particular one. "I've partnered everybody up, assigning designated labs to each couple." He continued, Rose didn't want to speculate who it was, but it did fill her with dread somehow.
"First couple Zabini and Potter." Both boys started to groan, but went to the Professor picking up their assignment sheet, they started reading the manual and ingredients.
"Second: Parkinson and Stubbs"
"Please partner me with either Scamander or Longbottom"!" Rose prayed.
"Third: Longbottom and Scamander".
"Final: Malfoy and Weasley!"
Rose went to the professor to get their assignment sheet, her worst fear had become reality he'd assigned them the furthest dungeon.
Rose hesitantly took the seat next to Scorpius, he moved a bit closer and started to read the manual.
"Mmm" he mused, " looks rather interesting from up here. Rose blushed, he could be a bit less vulgar, she understood what he meant, she clutched her robes. "Let's get the ingredients from the cabinet". He said cooly, smirking as he did catch her reaction.
They grabbed a basket each, starting to pick the ingredients. The closet was a bit narrow, they divided the ingredients in top and bottom half.
Rose got the Black Beetle Eyes, Lacewing Flies and Fluxweed she made sure to take double portions telling Scorpius to do the same with his: Leeches, Romanian Longhorn Powder, Dragon Horn, Erumpent Tail and a piece of animal they wanted to change into, they had opted for an unicorn.
Rose was totally wrapped up in her search for her ingredients she failed to notice Scorpius blocking her path. She bumped into him standing up. Their noses nearly touching, his mercury liquid orbs caught her green emeralds. She saw something flicker in them. She touched his chest, her fingers burned into the fabric. She literally felt his flame touch her soul. Her senses went into overdrive, taking in his musk and peppermint scent feeling his...
He started to say something taking her back to the potions cabinet. "Red"?!
"Did you retrieve everything on your list?"
Rose inhaled deeply, composing herself, fighting her blush. He had called her red, his intonation had been more of a lusty drawl, or had she imagined it?
As she made her way back to their table Scorpius watched her. "Damn she went in my mind again," this time he felt it and saw it in her eyes. She left a burning sensation in his chest. It left a tingle where his heart was. I need to find a way of keeping her out, he pondered.
At the table they started to put their ingredients into paper wrappers and boxes.
They took their cauldrons, making their way out of the potions class room in search of their lab.
Rose was walking in front, Scorpius sauntered behind her.
He was taking in her beauty. Her bouncing curls, her shapely legs. Damn this witch had a beautiful face and body but she hid them in frumpy clothes and hair. She could be so hot if she would only allow herself, he mused. Wiping the corner of his mouth with his thumb, she had not seen his eyes turn a darker shade of grey. Lust written all over his face, his body had taken over reasoning, the attraction was there even when Scorpius had no real knowledge of it consciously.
Rose opened up a dungeon door flicking her wand, "Lumos". The room lit up, revealing a big table with phials a couple of burners and some chairs. There was also a comfy couch.
They put their stuff on the table, starting to put everything in order.
Rose put the manual on the table and started to read the instructions :
Directions:
Stew the Lacewing Flies for twenty-one days. One twentysecond day add the Fluxweed picked during the full moon. Waiting twelve hours during each subsequent addition, add one ounce of Leeches, two black Beetle Eyes, the Romanian Longhorn Powdered Dragon Horn, and Erumpent Tail. Separate into vials and add the piece of animal.
Results:
Monojuice potion will transfigure the drinker into an animal for a period of twelve hours. Potion can only be taken once during that time. A full twenty-four hour period must pass before potion can be used again.
Scorpius stood behind her his chest nearly touching her back. A bit to close for Rose. She felt his breath against her neck. It caused her body to react. She felt her hair stand up in her neck, but in a pleasant way, this notion made her blush uncomfortably. Scorpius seemed oblivious to her reaction.
They decided to brew two potions, one as a backup. They agreed to come here every morning before classes, after classes and before curfew to check up on the potion.
Rose felt a bit uncomfortable being here alone with the blond Slytherin. She tried to persuade Scorpius that they could take turns in watching the potion, but Scorpius wouldn't hear of. Leaving her wondering why, there had never been any friendliness between them, up until her tending to him when he fell off his broom. His regards for her had been as it had been to anyone not in Slytherin, either total ignorance or contempt.
Scorpius felt delighted with himself. He could push her around as much as he liked without anyone in the vicinity.
He was also glad that he and Rose were partnered up, she was an excellent potioneer like himself. He would have hated to deal with anyone with an inferior knowledge on the subject.
As they set everything up, adding the first ingredient they were ready to leave.
Scorpius buckled over in agony. He clutched his ribs, he had to steady himself against the door.
Rose looked worriedly at him, swinging her arm around his back to keep him from dropping to the floor.
She steered him to the comfortable sofa within the lab, making him sit there. "Here, sit down!" She said. "Let me take a loot at your ribs, I so hope it isn't anything serious!" Seeing him in agony made her doubt her words.
Scorpius grit his teeth and hissed. He was in a lot of pain.
Rose undid his robe and started to take of his tie and unbuttoned his shirt. Revealing a still very bruised torso. She couldn't stand if someone was in agony, regardless of the person, her primal instinct taking over.
She did what she knew best. She started to trace his ribs and found that one rib hadn't healed properly. It was causing a lot of pain. She kneeled in front of him and started to slowly rub the sore spot and was chanting her spell. Immediately Scorpius sighed with relieve, this was better, he had kept his pain to himself, he had not felt right when he stepped out of bed this morning, trying to get on with the day, he really should have it checked out, deciding against it
He closed his eyes and surrendered himself to he ministrations. He trusted her to take care of him. Scorpius body got less tense and after a few minutes he felt the pain ease away.
He opened his eyes and whispered in her ear how grateful he was. Mmm she smelled nice, her touch was so soft, her curls tickled his face, her cheeks were delicate...
He looked into her green eyes and he started to bring his lips to her lips, ready to kiss her...
Rose jumped up and said: " right let' s get you to the medical wing, I think they have to check your rib, it isn't properly healed".
Scorpius snapped out of it and buttoned his shirt and put on his tie, he almost lost control.
Rose gave him support as he stood up from the chair. She wanted to walk out of the door with her arm in his. But he took his arm from hers walking by himself, he didn't want to be caught being assisted by a female. Cursing himself for dropping his guard.
They walked in silence towards the medical wing, Scorpius kept his distance, it was bad enough she walked him to the Medical Wing, he didn't need an escort. When they made their way from the dungeons up to Rose's turf she called a mediwitch, explaining Scorpius situation and her findings.
She left Scorpius there, "I'll take the first shift tonight in watching the potion, you should rest, tomorrow morning at eight we'll meet at the dungeon.
When she stepped out of the medical wing, she had to steady herself.
Wow, what happened just now?! Did Scorpius nearly kiss her?
Merlin, it must have been his gratitude or something. But somewhere in the back of her mind a little voice jumped for joy. The Blond had some kind off magnetic pull which made her heart flutter as much as he frightened her.
"Noooooooh, do not kill him"! Her voice shrill filled with anguish, echoing through the dormitory. It had been so quiet a mere minute ago.
Rose woke up with a jolt, sweat dripping from her head. Her hair sticking to her face. Gemma sat next to her on her bed, looking worrisome at her.
"Wow, that was a vicious one!" She stated.
Rose looked frantic around, becoming aware of her surroundings. Gemma, her bed, her dorm and thankfully Hogwarts. She breathed through her nose, trying to get as much air in her lungs as she could, feeling a heavy weight on her chest.
"Rose what was the dream about? Your voice sounded so scared, who wanted to kill who? Your dreams are becoming more vicious." Gemma knew about Rose special gift she always was concerned about her. Her dreams had always been troublesome, lately they had become more frantic. Okay Rose would sometimes murmur in her sleep, sometimes there where slivers of words, but never had they been as frantic as these. There was something about this specific cluster of dreams that worried Gemma. They were taking a physical toll on Rose. She did not look all right a pale ashen face filled with wide green orbs, heavily breathing, trying too steady herself as she came back to the world.
Rose contemplated if she should tell Gemma, but decided against it. She had to think about what her dreams meant. It was so confusing.
"Huh, what's the time?" She groaned.
"Half past seven Gemma replied"
"Wooaaah, I need to shower and I'm meeting Malfoy at eight o' clock for our potions assignment" Rose scrambled to her feet, grabbing her bag filled with toiletries into the shower-room.
Yes, that is the the problem, Gemma thought to herself. The dark, but fitt blond god. That is what is troubling you, keeping her thoughts to herself. Rose would not listen to her even if she expressed her worry. Whenever Rose latched on to someone in trouble she heed all warnings. All students knew Scorpius was trouble.
Rose grabbed her towel, fresh clothes and jumped into the shower. She was pretending not to have witnessed the look on Gemma's face.
She quickly lathered herself with soap, the shower refreshed her, sending cobwebs down the drain. Stepping out of the shower, covering her curls with a fluffy towel, quicly rubbing her body dry. Brushing her teeth, hastily discarding the towels on her bed. She would pick them up later.
Grabbing her bag, bolting out her common room. Running along corridors, heading for the dungeons. Hoping that she wouldn't come across any of the prefects.
Scorpius was leaning against the wall, a glint in his eyes and his smirk. His posture rigid, she could see his muscles through his sharp clothes. Scorpius Pointed at his watch and said. " Tssssss, five minutes late, my dear!"
Rose wet curls stuck to her head, her face was flustered.
"So Malfoy didn't' you have to be at breakfast with your Slytherin gang"!
" We all went in for an early breakfast!" "Shall we go in and check our potion?"
"Is your chest okay again?" Rose enquired, Scorpius looked well enough her medical and professional view kicking in.
" You wanna check for yourself ?" Scorpius retorted, gesturing towards unbuttoning his shirt, a large smirk plastered on his face. He loved riling her up, a bad reaction was still that, a reaction. He wanted to let her jump through his hoops, when and where he wanted her to.
" Uh, nuh, uh Rose grunted.
" But I think the potion looks good". She peered into the two cauldrons where the potion was simmering as it should.
Scorpius took a step towards Rose and said softly, "Thanks for yesterday." He got hold of one of her damp curls, wrapping it around his finger, pulling her closer, looking at her intently. A light fluttering, crept into her stomach. Scorpius sighed giving Rose a small peck on her cheek. Letting go of her ringlet, walking past her.
Rose thoroughly blushed, he had fingered her hair, given her a peck on her cheek, what was up with that. It was almost affectionate. Rose gathered her stuff, walking towards the kitchens. She was feeling quite hungry.
Scorpius stood outside the lab, contemplating what to do and asked her what her plans where, as their potions class were adjourned until their potion was ready.
Rose was taken aback but admitted that she skipped breakfast as she overslept that morning.
"Uhm, well I didn't have time to eat myself, I lied about the whole gang getting up early, we always head for breakfast at half past seven, so I didn't have much time to eat", would she terribly mind if he accompanied her.
Rose shook her head, No she wouldn't mind.
What in Merlins name was she thinking?! Eating breakfast in the kitchens with this obnoxious boy. She was surprised he suggested to accompany her.
They stepped into a busy kitchen. The house elves where clearing the breakfast servings.
Pippy the head of kitchen walked by and asked Rose what she and her friend wanted to eat.
Rose asked for some bacon sarnies and Scorpius ordered some eggs on toast.
Pippy motioned them to a small table, pouring them herbal tea and an espresso.
Rose warmed her hands on the large mug, drifting away in her thoughts, she remembered her dream and started to contemplate what it meant.
She was in the library researching the Malfoy curse. She read about tattoo's and remembered it tainted the bearers soul. It gave the owner access to dark and potent magic, when they killed another wizard the transformation would be complete. It would be a point of no return.
She was startled when she heard a noise behind her. Alastair Parkinson had crept up behind her and put a hand on her mouth and dragged her behind some bookshelves.
He started to rip her clothes apart Nott was on the lookout and cheered Parkinson on. He would be next he hollered.
Suddenly Nott slumped against a bookcase and Scorpius stood there towering over Parkinson, wand in hand. He looked rather illustrious, fuming angrily. " You do not touch what is mine Parkinson". And started an unforgivable. " Nooooooh,
Rose screamed, half sobbing and panting, " Do not kill him"!
Scorpius observed the beautiful redhead as she silently ate her sandwiches. She pulled her eyebrows together, she showed a lot off anxiety. She was clearly somewhere else! She also looked quite sad. Tears forming in her eyes, making them glassy. He felt a tug in his gut as he observed her. She brought something out in him, he did not expect.
"What goes on in your pretty head ?" He coaxed her.
"Pretty? no one ever called me pretty, my family set aside!"
"No one"?! Scorpius looked puzzled. "Not even you boyfriend?"
"Uhm, I don' t do boyfriend, girlfriend"! Rose plainly stated.
"So you never?"
"Well that is impertinent as it goes"! Rose stammered. She got a bit flustered.
" I meant to say. Kissed!" Scorpius snickered. "That's all!
No need to get angry here...Wouldn't t you like to be kissed?!"
"Not, really no, it brings a lot of hassle, and - I'm sure - it is not worth it..." Rose sighed. It wasn't worth it. Not without the right boy.
" O.k. If you say so", Scorpius snickered. This girl was unbelievably funny he mused.
"And now you make fun of me?" Rose felt heat rise to her cheeks, she had opened up a bit and was punished for being candid. He wasn't to be trusted.
Scorpius objected with his hands in front of him as a defence. "No, but not worth the hassle?! It is astounding"!
"I'm not having this conversation, with you off all people" Rose grabbed her stuff, thanked the house elves, turned on her heels, stomping out. She felt belittled made fun off, the one boy in all of Hogwarts who could have any withc he wanted, making fun of her.
Scorpius shook his head and went on his way. The girl was funny, she reacted with passion. Girls would always want one thing of him, prestige, this one didn't regard him as such. She was easily flustered a trait he didn't recognise.
After classes it was Scorpius turn to look in on the potion. He sat on the couch after he checked the potion.
This very couch where Rose lovingly tended to his wounds. He put his hand on his ribs the feel of her fingers lingered there, when he closed his eyes, she would be there, the freckles on her nose, those green orbs, titilating creature, her touch truly magical.
He felt sorry for the witch. Never been kissed? But he nearly did. He touched his lips with his fingers and mused how her lips would feel on his. He pictured her soft skin, plump lips. They were this soft pink, the kind he liked very much. He could almost smell her scent, feel her lips on his. He closed his eyes, wondering what her thoughts where, this morning in the kitchen. She looked worried and scared.
Scorpius felt mixed up when the girl entered his mind. It was not what should haunt him. He was this dark and strong carrier of the Malfoy legacy. The Malfoy line depending on his will power and strength, taking it a generation further. It had skipped his dad, moving to him and hopefully his off spring, the voice at the back of his mind reminding him of his Family duties.
He returned to his dorm, leading his pack to the great hall for diner. Strong purposeful strides they entered the hall. Sitting at the head of the table, watching the others took their place as well.
He filled his plate, started to eat and watch his fellow Slytherins. They were happily eating and chatty today.
Scorpius looked at the Ravenclaw table, trying to locate Rose, the girl slowly but unwittingly taking over his every thought.
She sat there with her friends, they were talking animatedly. She was at ease with them, her being at ease with him, it would be nice. His eyes went hazy, reminiscing towards the red curled head. Luckily he snapped back before anyone at his table noticed. A moment of weakness, no one should see that he had one. He himself didn't know he had weaknesses. The word had left his system when his gran dad, initiated him into the Old Religion.
Scorpius would meet her later to check on the potion, just before curfew, it was what they had agreed to.
He finished diner, walking out of the dining hall. He went to his room, taking of his shirt, he needed to check something. His tattoo felt a bit weird. No rephrase that, it tingled, he never felt that sensation before.
He stood in front of the bathroom mirror, checking his upper arm. He looked closely at the tattoo. Was it him or did it seem a tad bit smaller.
Scorpius freaked out, he paced up and down his room. What was happening? He slumped on his bed and buried his face in his hands, starting to ponder about the effect. What had changed? He couldn't get his head around it.
He finally lied down, drifting in to a restless sleep. Tossing, turning, sweating profusely, his brain worked up, trying to sleep off his tension and fears.
When he woke up he decided that Rose was the problem. Him befriending her was the mistake he made. He would have to place distance between them, acting around her on a professional level.
It was eight o' clock he decided he would go to the lab, reschedule their time. They would take turns in watching the potion.
He reached the dungeons and found Rose waiting there.
He went in the lab with her stating: "We're taking turns in watching the potion. This is taking too much time as it is, we're both qualified enough to handle it individually."
He relayed all of this in a professional manner.
"So if we make this your turn, then I will do the next and so on. Every three days we can evaluate at the late shift until the twenty first day and from then on we can alter our arrangements." When he was done delivering his speech he turned on his heel and walked out. Leaving a somewhat bewildered Rose.
She felt a tug at her heart but started to focus on the task at hand. She didn't catch Scorpius face when he stomped out.
He started to run along the corridor and out of the castle. He went to the bridge, catching his breath. Tears were welling up in his eyes. He didn't give in to them flowing on to his cheeks.
He never felt so torn-up before. It broke his heart when he saw all colour drain from Roses face.
Why did this witch have this effect on him. He didn't know, he didn't want to know he told himself. Or rather tried to convince himself.
He sat down with the bannister to his back. He stared up at the starry night, it was a clear sky, he knew where his constellation stood, it shone down at him like a beacon, sitting there motionless he let darkness engulf him, trying to sort the sudden spurt of emotion, until curfew. The cold caught up on him, making him feel a bit stiff. His body still had not healed entirely. He didn't want to give into it. He had to brace himself, taking time to heal showed weakness, he didn't do weakness. He wouldn't allow it from his fellow Slytherins.
He went to the dungeon to take his shift.
When he arrived he found Rose curled up and asleep on the comfortable chair. Her face was a bit blotched. Had she been crying? Why would she, he didn't owe her anything but gratitude for healing him which had been her job to do so in the first place.
He checked the potion, it looked fine. The colour was the right shade.
He didn't want to wake up Rose but curfew was coming up, he took his robe, covering Rose gently with the dark green fabric. He needed her to sleep, she didn't look right. Nor had she done so the last few days. He made sure she was tucked in comfortably, touching her cheek, bringing his lips to hers, kissing Rose delicately on hers. Their lips barely touching. " Sleeping beauty " he whispered softly. Walking out without making a noise. He had kissed her gently, remembering when he entered the dungeon common room, he wasn't sure why he had done so, her lying there, peacefully,quiet, he had felt this strong urge, acting upon it had felt natural. Now he didn't know, she made him weak a sly voice in the back of his mind scoffed.
Rose woke up when Scorpius covered her with his robe. But she didn't let on. She felt the kiss and heard him whisper sleeping beauty.
No boy ever kissed her, but this, barely a kiss was the sweetest thing ever.
The next morning it was Rose turn to check the potion. She stood up walked over the table, checking the cauldrons. They looked fine to her.
She folded Scorpius robe, deciding she would return it at the earliest hour, walking past Slytherin dungeon. Placing it in front of the entrance, returning to the comfort that was Ravenclaw tower. She nearly skipped there, her heart felt lighter because Scorpius did care about her. She wondered why he was so harsh yesterday, but decided to give him some space. She would try to find out later.
She entered her bedroom. Gemma was awake, flinging herself at Rose. "" Rose I was worried!" She exclaimed what happened?"
"Oh, I'm so sorry Gemma, I checked the potion late last night and read my book and I must have fallen asleep!" " When I woke up it was all ready past curfew so I decided to stay in the lab!"
Gemma narrowed her eyes quizzically and whispered:" Alone?"
"Duh, of course alone what do you take me for?" Rose looked quizzically over to her friend, the girl had been agonised she could see that much.
"Well Malfoy is rather hot in a arrogant sulky way!" Gemma uttered. " But no, of course you wouldn't it would interfere with your academics, wouldn you Rose?"
"That's right Gemma, you know me so well!" she could still feel his lips barely touching hers. She would saviour the feeling.
Rose grabbed her towel and toiletries fresh underwear and headed for the shower!
Gemma stood there and arched her eye brow shaking her head. The Malfoy boy was definitely hot, Rose could be so stuck up sometimes, even when she was her best friend. How could she live like this?
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