Year Three
Rose battled the icy wind down the path to Hogsmeade. She reached The Three Broomsticks, went to the bar and ordered a Butterbeer. She sat at a table by the window and stared at the people passing by. She enjoyed the Hogsmeade trips; they were a break from her family and her studies. However, she didn't like being completely alone. She sat there for another ten minutes when a sharp rap on the window startled her from her reverie. Standing there was Scorpius decked to the nines in a coat, hat, mittens and scarf. He mouthed, 'You coming Weasley?'
Rose got up and went to join him in the Arctic weather.
'So how are you Scorpius?' she enquired. He looked at her, chuckled, the chuckle turned into a full blown laugh and when he regained composure replied: 'Bloody freezing! Why are you on your own?' 'Oh you know. Fred is hanging with James back at Hogwarts. Victoire is with Teddy. Dominique is 'too cool' to be seen at Hogsmeade. Lily is studying and Albus and Roxanne are helping her. Louis and Lucy aren't allowed and Molly is god-knows-where! That only leaves me…'
'Shall we go to have a laugh in that new dress shop?'
'Actually I need to go and get some parchment and quills from Scrivenshaft's. Will you come with me?'
'Sure Weasley, as long as we can go to Honeydukes after!'
'Deal!'
They went into Scrivenshaft's, Rose bought four quills and several parchments – in her defence she didn't know how many she would need - and Scorpius bought another quill. After paying they ran to Honeydukes because it had become a blizzard. They both stocked up on chocolate and sweets and then they headed back to Hogwarts.
When they got back they were shivering, nearly had frostbite and therefore decided to go to the kitchens to sit in front of the massive fire to warm up.
'Well that was lovely.' Rose sighed sleepily, 'We should go to Hogsmeade together more.'
Scorpius blushed and turned to look at her. 'I…' He stopped because Rose was asleep.
He carried her back to the Fat Lady and as luck would have it Albus was just entering so he left her in his capable hands.