6. How it is.
"Yes, Sybil, thanks for telling me!" Hermione saw the Divination Professors unruly bush vanish from the green flames. She sighed, the Professor just delivered the news she most dreaded, or rather had feared. Hermione knew it was inevitable, fate showed it's cards to her many years ago, she so hoped it wouldn't happen just yet. Rose happiness meant more to her than her own, she could only stand by and aid her when times would prove to be difficult, nothing in her power could prevent this. She searched all possibilities, but to no avail. She crossed her office, picking up her stack of papers, she needed to revise them, holding them in her hand as she sat down. What felt like mere minutes turned into what seemed forever, her assistant found her sitting at her desk papers in hand. "Mrs. Weasley- Granger!" He said, snapping Hermione back into reality.
Rose and Scorpius met each other at every shift they had together, working potions together seemed to be an effortless working relationship. They moved around each other like it was the most natural thing. They had to be careful around others, not giving away how comfortable they were around each other, more than comfortable, ever since that first kiss.
Rose wasn't sure what to divulge about her teacup leafs reading, some powerful stuff was revealed to her, Trewlany had known and contacted her mother for her. Next Hogsmeade weekend her mother would meet her at The three broomsticks, she liked to come over often talk to her and her brother Hugo, she liked to keep close contact with them, as a Muggle born she found it hard to adapt too letting them out of her sight for long periods off time, even when she herself had been to Hogwarts.
"So, what are your plans for Hogsmeade?" Scorpius asked Rose when they were in their Laboratory.
Rose felt heat rise in her heart, Scorpius never displayed such casual questions, normally he demanded or was very to the point, never this vague.
"I'm meeting my mum with Hugo!" Rose answered him, watching his reaction closely. "Why?" She moved over to his side of the table.
"Nothing particular!" Scorpius said gruffly.
"And you?" Rose leaned closer.
"Uhm, well need to take one off the Slytherin girls!" He said gloomily.
"Oh..." Rose shoulders sagged.
"Yeah, well it's tradition to take them out!" Scorpius answered her truthfully, Rose could hear regret in his voice.
"I'd rather take you!" He said as he turned to face her, tilting her chin up to face him, his fingers lingered there, they were not pushy but soft to the touch, gentle, his thumb caressed her lower lip gently. "I..." He stuttered before leaning down, his lips on hers, brushing hers, his arm around her back, pulling her in.
Rose closed her eyes, being as near to him like this sending all kinds of signals through her body, craving his touch.
As swift as he had kissed her, he hugged her tight, his nose buried in her neck.
Rose sighed, she could have done with a good snog from him, gone were those, I don't need a boyfriend, it is all so complicated feelings, she wanted him to kiss her. He didn't kiss her often, like he was afraid to show her that side of their relationship. Like he was afraid to break her, scaring her.
"Scorpius?!" Rose asked. She had to help him get over treating her like fragile thing.
"Mmmyess, flower!" He said nose still buried in her neck.
He was so sweet sometimes, especially calling her flower.
"You can kiss me you know, I won't break!" A soft smile on her face, red cheeks mentioning this made her blush.
"Oh, can I now!" He said mockingly, leaning back, looking her in her eyes, cupping her head with his hand as he moved back, slowly bringing his lips back to hers, gently nipping her plump lips. She was a truly stunning creature, even in this dim-lighted dungeons she soaked up the light, practically lighting up the confined dark space, it was easy to fall head over heels for her, maybe he all ready did so. Scorpius pulled her head closer as his tongue moved into her mouth, electricity running havoc in his spine.
Rose answered his tongue with mutual enthusiasm, she so wanted this, it made her feel so close to him, his strong arm around her waist, his toned chest and abs touching her soft feminine build.
His kiss became more urgent, deepening, he lifted her up, setting her on the free space on the table, moving between her legs, their tongues dancing, caressing, taking in, remembering how each of them tasted. Scorpius fingers entangled themselves in her red curls, he wanted to stay like this; lip locked. He felt something stir. Again, he hated that, Rose was much more than a girl he wanted to fuck, he hated the girl he had to take to Hogsmeade, he hated being a Slytherin he hated himself. He ended the kiss, excusing himself, leaving Rose bewildered behind.
Again.
He returned to his room, crashing down on his bed, he had stomped through Slytherin common room, not noticing his fellow house members. He hoped they had not seen his grief stricken face. He could punch himself in the head, he felt uncertain he could not fuck her any time soon, he wanted too, fucking maybe not the right word, making love to her was, he'd never done that, using girls as they did him came more natural. Emotions never an issue, he would have to talk to Rose eventually.
Scorpius avoids Rose for a couple of days, sticking to o his time sloth, luckily she didn't attempt to make contact. She was a wise person, she must've sensed he needed some space.
Rose met her mum alone at the pub, Hugo didn't mind, he liked to hang out with his Gryffindor friends, he was at an age hanging out with his moth, wasn't the coolest thing to do.
Hermione sat at a secluded boot at the back of the establishment, she ordered warm ginger beer, she needed to dull the pain a bit, even when the drink was low in alcohol. She wrung her hands together in her lap waiting for her daughter, catching the red head as she walked into the pub, heads turned as she had grown to be a exceptionally beautiful girl. Hermione waved at her signaling her were she was located, Rose beamed towards her, they shared a good bond, always had done so. Rose walked over to her mum, a huge smile spread on her face. "Mum!" She greeted her mother.
Hermione stood up, opening her arms for her daughter into a tight embrace. She hugged her daughter with all her heart felt love. Taking in her daughters familiar scent, tears followed staying logged inside the corners of her eyes. She sniffled. "Hey baby!" Her voice croaked. Composing herself, "Come sit!" She scooted inside the boot, taking Rose hand in hers as she sat next to her. Their eyes met in mutual understanding, no words were exchanged for a couple of minutes, their eyes exchanging shared emotions. "So tell me sweetie, how is your new Beau?" Her voice laced with warmness.
Rose blushed at her mothers words, the woman saw through her like no one else. "Very kind, intelligent and very, very handsome!" Rose spoke proudly. Talking about him made her heart speed up, owning up to her feelings to her mother, making it real. His face fluttered in front of her minds eye, his warmth touching her like he was near her.
"You sound like you like him ver much Rose!" Her mother acknowledged.
"I do, mum, I never felt like this before, it is difficult though, we're not in the open about it, it's complicated to put it mildly!" Rose felt at ease discussing it with Hermione, they always had a you can tell me anything relationship even when her relationship with Scorpius was a new territory, she never had romantic feelings let a lone kissed a boy, but she felt very strong about him.
"But he's the one? From the prophecy?" Hermione squeezed her hand even tighter her eyes shining with tears.
"Yes, mum I believe he is..." Rose felt heat rise to her cheeks, the implication of him being the one the prophecy foretold her about in her leafs.
"You don't have to divulge if you feel overwhelmed, but I need you to watch his granddad, Rose! That man is as dangerous as they come." Her eyes were serious, Rose could tell, the tears had evaporated, concern shining through them. "Now, sweetie how is, Hugo, Albus and schoolwork?"
Hermione and Rose had a good chat, ate something before Hermione flood away, leaving Rose, urging her to contact her when anything came up, either by floo, Patronus or coin.
Rose promised she'd contact her in case of emergency.
Rose set foot outside the Three Broomsticks still deep in thought about her mother and Lucius Malfoy.
"Oooooh, Scorpy can we go to Madam Puddifoot's Tea Shop?" A bubbly voice squealed behind her, Rose had to restrain herself rom not turning around sharply, but hearing Someone call Scorpius 'Scorpy' made her heart feel heavy. Her Scorpius. She could hear her heart thud in her ears, she turned around slowly, like she wanted to reroot. The scene in front of her made her feel even worse, Scorpius stood there a girl had her arms around his neck, she stood close, too close for Rose comfort. "Ooooh, please say yes!" The girl pleaded. Scorpius figure rigid, his hands in his pocket, his eyes not too friendly. The girl wasn't fazed by it, Scorpius eyes were often set like that.
Before Rose knew what was happening the girl stood on her tippy toes and tilted her head, her lips pressed to his. Rose tried vehemently not to cry out in pain. Another girls lips on her boyfriend.
Scorpius hands left his pockets, gently pushing the girl away, cupping her chin with his hand, restraining the girls other arm behind her back. "What did I tell you about displaying affection in public!" He said venomously.
"It's forbidden, I know, but I thought_" The girl was cut short as Scorpius, moved her arm up, making the girl gasp in pain. "Don't think it 'll leave marks on your pretty forehead, my dear!" Scorpius looked her in her eyes. He let go of her chin and arm, adjusting his coat. He turned around, looking Rose straight in the face.
Rose couldn't believe he twisted the girls arm behind her back like that, she was appalled by Scorpius ruthless approach. Rose ran away, leaving Scorpius and the blond girl in her wake.
Scorpius could kick himself for his action, he hated the girl for making him behave like this, she would make up for it later on, but first he had to square things with Rose. He watched her run towards the shrieking shack. "Walk back with the others, I have some private business to attend to!" He instructed the girl as he followed Rose inconspicuously.
Rose felt tears well up in her eyes, she knew Scorpius wasn't always a soft considerate boy but watching the display back at the village filled her with more than discomfort, she started running harder when she was outside the village perimeters.
Just before she entered the field where the shack was located she felt an arm pull her behind a tree, she felt a square chest against her breasts.
"Hey, flower! Watcha doin!" A smirking face said to her, holding her closer. Scorpius tilted her head towards him as Rose tried to look away. His grey pale but not so cold eyes, glistened with triumph as Rose tried to break free, he held her in a tight embrace. "Let me go Scorpius! I'm not feeling to chuffed about you right now!" Rose said angrily, still trying to break free.
"No, no, no, no, flower, let's not!" He nuzzled her nose, he caught her lips with his, his soft warm lips felt good against hers, she really had t fight the urge to not kiss back.
She kicked him in the shin, but he didn't let go.
"Auch, Rose what's that for!" He didn't relent. His eyes turning softer as he held her close.
Rose smelled his more than welcoming aftershave, his warm chest, she wanted to snuggle against him, she... No, no, she wouldn't fall into his trap. "Why, did you have to force her arm like that!" She scolded.
"Oh, you're angry about that, well she knows not to kiss me in public and went ahead anyway, she had to be put in her place!" He stated this like it was an Okay thing to do.
"You can't do that Scorpius, you cannot go around treating people like they're objects, it really isn't on!" Rose said quietly.
"Oh and you're not angry someone kissed me?!" He said with a hint of amusement in his voice. She was funny when she was angry, he had to stop himself from laughing at her.
"Don't!" Rose looked away, of course she was angry that someone beside her kissed him. She felt jealous, it was a foreign feeling, she didn't want to admit to it.
"Oh, my little flower is jealous? Nasty feeling huh?!" He bend down again, kissing her, instead of fighting him Rose gave in, kissing him back, her arms flew up around his neck, her fingers roaming through his hair. Their tongues battling feverishly. Scorpius hands went up, squeezing her breasts, he had to fight off the urge to tear her clothes off, refraining from it not only because it was cold, but also because it was Rose, the girl, or rather the woman he revered.
Suddenly he pulled her deeper into the shrubbery, Scorpius heard voices approaching their secluded spot.
"So, where did Scorpius head to?" A voice asked as foot steps came closer.
"Oh, I don't know Nott!" The girl huffed. "I don't prey into his business, you know what he's like!"
"Yeah, yeah, he does seem to be preoccupied the last couple of weeks!" Ted Nott said as the group walked past.
Rose looked up to Scorpius, watching eyes darken as he watched his troop walk past. He took Rose by her hand cast a disillusionment charm on them. "Come, we'll walk through the forrest!" He said as he lead her through unmarked territory. Rose felt his hand twitch as they walked. They were together now, she forgot being angry, sensing Scorpius had other stuff to worry about, Nott tried to get under Scorpius skin, she knew that much.
As they approached the castle, Rose halted, making Scorpius stop in his tracks. He looked around towards her. She closed the distance between them, resting her hand on his cheek, her thumb on his cheek bone, rubbing his skin with affection. "I love you Scorpius!" She said, softly kissing him before she ran towards the castle. Leaving a bewildered Scorpius in her wake, he touched his lips, his heart beating in his chest. "I love you too Flower!" He whispered to himself.
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