A/N: Here you guys have some Slytherpuff bonding. Enjoy.

Besties

"And she's off to get expelled on her first night back to school, I really hope your bonding time is worth it", I heard Samara say from the couches.

"You're one to speak hypocrite. Who ditched her friends to snog her boyfriend?" I shot back.

"Lay off each other will you?" I heard Ada's voice pipe up. "Just make sure you don't get caught kay?"

"I know I know. See you later my lovelies!" I said while walking towards the exit of our common room.

"She's always more cheerful when she's doing something that'll get her in trouble."

"I heard that Samara Gorman and you will pay… when I get back."

"Try not to be late my arse."

I had been waiting for my stupid, idiotic, dastardly friend for ten minutes and dammit I was getting cold. Yep. I had decided. I was going back to my common room where is was nice and warm. Just as I had turned around, I heard footsteps behind me. Oh so now he decides to show up. "Harp wait!" I heard Marcus' voice say behind me.

However, I didn't stop, I merely stuck my hand over my shoulder and showed him my newly painted fingers. Well, one finger. I heard him breathing hard right behind me and felt his hand on my shoulder. I turned around to face him and tattooed my face with the most disdainful and unamused expression I could muster. "I know, I'm sorry. I got – I just got –well, busy."

I slowly took him in. He was flushed and was trying to even his irregular breathing. Along with the fact that his hair was sticking all over the place and he looked strangely dazed, it almost looked like…

I gasped loudly, my anger forgotten, and held Marc's shoulders, shaking him vigorously and exclaiming, "Who is it? You have to tell me!"

"What are you on about now", he scoffed brushing my hands off him.

I rolled my eyes, trying to keep my curiosity in check (and failing miserably). "Who were you snogging? You never told me you had a girlfriend!" Upon seeing his expression I knew he would try to make up some annoyingly logical lie so I quickly added, "And don't try to lie either. I'll know. You know I can always tell."

Giving a big sigh, he grudgingly relented, "It was Rosalyn Wisby. And, no, she's not my girlfriend. We were alone in the common room, just talking and suddenly, you know…" he trailed off, avoiding my eyes.

"Are you going to ask her out?" I asked expectantly.

"Yes. Yes I am"

I gave an obnoxious squeal and started badgering (A/N: no pun intended) him with questions when he clamped a hand on my mouth. Giving me a warning glance, he slowly removed his hand.

"You're going to get us caught with all that ruckus. Now come on. Let's go to the Room of Requirement."

We had discovered it when Marcus had gotten a particularly hateful letter from home (specifically his father) and needed a place to vent. A door had opened and without thinking we entered. It was amazing. The whole school now knew about it and used it often, mostly because the Potter and Weasley children had spilled the secret. Walking to the place where it usually appeared, we waited for the door to show itself. As soon as we saw it, we entered and made ourselves at home. The decoration usually changed according to our moods and even this time, it didn't disappoint. Today a warm, welcoming fire burnt in the fireplace (thank Merlin, I'm pretty sure my toes were ice cubes) and fluffy, comfy couches sat in front of the warmth. There was a thick, soft rug in front of the sofas and there were even some chocolate frogs and other candies sitting on a table on the side. After settling ourselves, I started stuffing myself with sweets and other things that would probably make my teeth fall out. I looked up and saw Marc looking at me with an amused expression on his face.

"What did I do now?" I said sighing, putting my food down.

"Nothing at all you silly girl. I just missed you is all. A boy can missed his best friend after all. It's not a sin."

My expression softened and I immediately leant forward and wrapped my arms around him. Yeah yeah, I know, the Hufflepuff likes hugs. Surprise surprise. He responded in kind and hugged me back. He would only ever do that alone. If he did it in public, he'd be labeled weak. Stupid right? Who doesn't like hugs? "Was he hard on you again?" I asked, still wrapped around him.

Marcus' father was, to put it lightly, a jackass. He hated me (you know, the whole Hufflepuff and not pureblood family thing) and did not approve of our friendship. Thus, he gave Marcus a whole lot of crap for no damn reason. 'You shouldn't associate yourself with filth', Marcus had almost hexed his own father for that. 'You're a disappointment to the family", he'd come to me and cried for that one. 'You don't deserve the title of pureblood', he'd… no he'd been okay with that one. "Nah, it wasn't that bad. He left after a month and then it was okay. Mum wanted to invite you over but I told her you'd want to spend time with your own mom", Marc explained, extracting himself from my arms and lying down on the couch so his head was on the arm of the sofa and his legs were on my lap.

Marcus' mother was a sweetheart and I still didn't understand how she ever could have married the waste of human flesh that was her husband.

I nodded and scooted myself in a more comfortable position as well. "Was she alright, your Mum?" Marc asked me. He was asking because he knew my mother was alone at home and I hadn't exactly been comfortable with that.

I sighed and shrugged. "She told me she'd be fine and that she'd take up knitting", at this, Marc let out a small chuckle, "and that we'd write to each other daily so we'd be in touch, but… I'm still worried about her. Though Abel promised me that he'd keep dropping by, Julia even promised she'd stay over. That makes me feel better, I suppose."

Marcus lifted his head, looking surprised, "Abel and Julia are still a thing?"

"Yep. Apparently they're real serious bout each other."

"Good for them, I guess. They seem happy", he replied.

Abel, my brother, had met Julia Dorkins at Auror Training School and they had started dating a few months ago. That reminded me…

"Oi you sneaky snake! You totally distracted me. Nooooww… tell me more about our dear Rosalyn."

I heard my BFF groan and throw his arm over his eyes, not replying. "Don't you ignore me Hopkins, I'm getting an answer, even if it's the last thing I do."

Probably knowing I wasn't exaggerating, he sighed and sat up. "She's nice. Not like the others you know. She's good friends with Potter. (A/N: to those who haven't read cursed child, Albus Potter is in Slytherin) She doesn't judge people either and it helps that she's really pretty. Satisfied?"

"Hmmm. I see. And where do you plan to take her out?" I replied.

"Hogsmeade, probably."

"Good. I've taught you well my apprentice."

"Please", he scoffed, "I was born smooth."

"Sorry, I can't hear you over your huge ego."

Rolling his eyes, Marcus stood up, stretching. "You need to get some sleep, and so do I. Remember, we have classes starting tomorrow."

I groaned, also getting up. "But I don't want to."

"I'm sure you don't. Now let's go. And I beg of you. Stay quiet."

Leaving the Come & Go room, we quickly said our farewells and parted ways. Walking towards the kitchens, my thoughts wandering to my Mum, I suddenly heard voices. Quickly casting a Disillusionment Charm and pressing myself against the wall, I waited for who ever it was to pass by.

The pair came into view and I just couldn't suppress the urge to roll my eyes. It was Scorpius Malfoy and Rose Weasley, holding each others hands, talking in hushed voices. Suddenly, I got an idea that would make Peeves proud. Removing the Disillusionment Charm, I stepped out from the shadows. Stepping close to them, making my voice as deep and intimidating as I could, I spoke, "And who do we have heeeere?"

The sight which followed made me wish I had my muggle camera with me. They both flew apart from each other like the other was a poison of the worst kind. Rose was… well as red as a rose. She tried stammering an excuse at the same time as Scorpius so they were making absolutely no sense. Not being able to hold my laughter any longer I cackled loudly, hoping there were no teachers around. Hearing my laughter, both the students heads shot up and they visibly relaxed in relief. "Oh hello Harper", Scorpius gulped, "I-we-we-were-well."

"What Malfoy? You were just on your way back from a snogging session?" I teased.

If it was even possible, Rose blushed even darker. "We weren't. I mean that-that's not t-true", she managed to stutter out.

I looked at her incredulously and said, "Wow. Simply wow. I didn't think you guys were actually the oblivious."

"What is that supposed to mean?" Rose questioned, looking thoroughly confused.

"You honestly think you have the whole school fooled? Every single person knows you two are an item. Even Hagrid, hell even Filch knows" I replied shaking my head in disbelief.

Both Scorpius and Rose looked at each other with scared faces, apparently this being news to them. I simply chuckled and patted Rose on the shoulder and said "And next time, try casting an invisibility spell, kay?"

And with that, I walked away from the still blushing and shocked couple, exceedingly pleased with myself.

Upon reaching the portrait, I tickled the pear, tapped the rhythm of 'Helga Hufflepuff' on the barrels in the kitchens and entered my common room. Sneaking into my room, I heard Ada's soft snoring and Sam's even breathing. Satisfied they were asleep; I quickly undressed and climbed into bed. I looked at my watch which was lying on my bedside table, and was surprised to see the clock face showing 1:00. Had it really been that long?

Sighing, I closed my eyes I felt myself drifting off, and I had feeling I would dream of happy things.

A/N: hoped you liked it. I'm just updating a lot because I have my holidays right now and I get really bored. Please review. Please. Please. Please. Please. Plea- no okay I'll stop.