Authors notes: A quick update! Sorry these chapters are a little less action packed then my other ones, but I kind of need to show the relationship of Samantha and Scorpius flowing. You might be wondering what Lucius is up to, but never fear he is up to something!
Luiz4200: a lot of people cant accept the fact that Scorpius is something other then a slytherni
Tyler'sprincess: glad you thought it was a good beginning.
I have chapter 10 almost done also….so REVIEW, REVIEW AND REVIEW.
Scorpius flopped down onto the couch inside the Hufflepuff common room, weary and exhausted from the day. He dropped his books onto the floor with a dull thud, then ran a hand through his messy hair. It was well past eleven on Friday, and Scorpius was more then ready for the weekend.
They were two weeks into the school year and he was already overwhelmed with an overload of schoolwork. How the professors expected him to have any type of life in the midst of all their assignments was something he would never understand. Scorpius sighed as he realized all of the work would have to be done over the weekend.
"That is not fair!" came an exclamation from across the room. Scorpius glanced up to see Samantha and Albus potter engaged in a rather heated game of wizard's chess
"that's part of the game." Samantha replied, grinning from ear to ear.
"you're too good at this." Albus grumbled.
Samantha rolled her eyes and twirled a stand of her hair with her finger while she contemplated her next move.
Scorpius watched from his perch on the couch as the game continued. He and Samantha were settling well into their partnership during potions, thought they didn't spend much time together outside of class. Samantha spent nearly all of her time with her friend Bindu and her cousin. Scorpius understood, but couldn't help wishing that he could talk to her about other things besides how to crush things proper.
The Scamander twins were rambunctious as always, though Scorpius was becoming good friends with them. His free time was either spent with them, or with on one. Most Hufflepuff were as wary of him as Bindu was. Scorpius didn't mind much he was an only could and used to being alone.
Thoughts of his father and grandfather drifted back into Scorpius mind. He still hadn't replied to there letter from the night of his arrival. He was too afraid to, frankly. What his family would think of him when they found out was something Scorpius didn't wish to dwell on. He supposed they could already know. They could have sent a letter to the school itself, inquiring after his well being.
"Scorpius, my lad." He jumped slightly, shaken from his thoughts. The twins had plopped down besides him on the couch. Their blonde hair even scruffier than usual. Scorpius sensed they had been up to something.
"Would you care to join us on an adventure?" Lysander asked, raising his eyebrows up and down mysteriously.
"You look like you need some excitement." Lorcan remarked, noticing Scorpius droll expression.
"I'm in." Scorpius replied, thrilled at the idea of some mischief. It was too good of a Friday night to stay cooped in the Hufflepuff common room. Besides, he needed a break from all of his worries. "Where are we going?" he whispered as they stood form the couch.
"The kitchen." Lorcan responded simple.
"Word is they keep some Butterbeer down there for the Professors." Lysander added, grinning suggestively.
"How will we get there without Filch finding us?" Scorpius implored, referring to the squib who served as caretaker of Hogwarts.
"The kitchen isn't that far away." Lorcan assured him, patting his shoulders. "One perks of being a Hufflepuff. Now, let's get going."
The twins made sure no one was looking, then carefully began their way to the exit. Once out side of the dorm room they made their way towards the hallway, and stopped in front of a large painting.
Scorpius looked confused and said "Well I don't see the kitchen."
"Come here!" Lysander replied. he then walked to the large painting that looked like a brown of fruit. To his surprise, Lorcan started to tickle the pear.
The brownish-green piece of fruit immediately started squirming and laughing uncontrollably. Then it swirled around in pool of murky colors, forming a bright green doorknob. Lorcan turned it and there was a slick, followed shortly by the hidden door opening.
Scorpius gasped upon entering the kitchens. It was a ginormous room, nearly the size of the great hall. The colossal fireplace on the opposite side of the room was empty, and pots and pans were scattered throughout the vast kitchen.
"This way, Scorpius.!" Lysander whispered, his voice amplifying as it bounced off of the stone walls.
Scorpius crept carefully after his friends as they walked across the room to a pantry kept cold by some sort of enchantment. Lorcan strode inside and reemerged moment later carrying three bottles of Butterbeer and a grin on his face.
"Cheers!" he said. Handing a bottle to Scorpius. He inspected the bottle carefully, then popped off the lid.
"First Butterbeer?" Lysander inquired, raising his eyebrows at Scorpius skeptical expression. Scorpius nodded, wondering if it was their first too. Raising the bottle to his lops, he let a small sip of the amber liquid cascade down his throat.
He smacked his lips together, his brain registering the peculiar flavor. It tasted slightly of butterscotch, though a bit sweeter. Scorpius decided he liked it and raised his bottle for another swig.
"What on earth do you think you're doing?"
Scorpius jumped, then spun around to see Samantha and Albus standing in the entrance to the kitchen. Samantha the one who had spoken, stomped towards them, her hands planted firmly on her hips.
"We were enjoying the excitement of a Friday night and thought we'd come and refresh ourselves a bit." Lysander supplied, clearly not feeling the least bit guilty.
"I thought you two were smarter then this/" Samantha exclaimed irritably as she stepped in between Scorpius and Lysander. Lorcan grinned.
"Would you expect anything less?" he replied cheekily. Samantha pursed her lips.
"We're just having fun, Samantha." Lysander added.
"It wont be much fun when you get caught by filch and cost Hufflepuff a boatloads of points!" Samantha shot back. "And you," she turned to Scorpius. "I thought you knew better than pulling a stunt like this.
"If you're so afraid of getting caught why did you follow us down here?" Scorpius countered a bit annoyed at her tone
"I merely wanted to stop you from doing something even more stupid." Samantha retorted. Scopius flinched, feeling slightly hurt at her words.
"We're not complete git's, you know." Scorpius spat in reply.
"Well maybe you should stop acting like one.!" Samantha yelled. Scorpius felt his face flush in anger.
"Samantha, calm down." Albus hissed from behind her. "filch will hear you. Lets just get back to the dorms and forget this happened."
"That wont stop them from doing it again." Samantha replied, her eyes blazing.
"You're not going to tell on us, are you?" Lysander asked, his eyes wide "I thought we were friends!"
"Can we just go already?" Albus pleaded, looking nervously behind him. "We-"
"Where are ye?" a raspy voice carried inside. "I can hear ye pesky little students."
"Filch, hide!" Lorcan exclaimed, grabbing his twin by the arm and yanking him behind him into a closet. Albus scrambled in after them/
without thinking, Scorpius grabbed Samantha hand and pulled her into the cold pantry after him. He shut the door softly behind them, holding his breath anxiously as he listened for Filch.
"Let go of-" Scorpius clamped his hand over her mouth. Samantha squirmed trying to free herself from his grip, eventually succeeding in pulling away from him. She him a furious glare, but thankfully didn't say anything.
Footstep sounded from outside the door as Filch searched the kitchen. Scorpius breathing felt as loud as a snoring elephant in the thickening silence. Samantha stood next to the back pressed against the cold stone wall. The footsteps neared their hiding place and Scorpius held his breath.
The doorknob suddenly turned and light flooded the pantry. Filch, a scrawny, thin man with scraggly gray hair, bore a lantern in one hand and a stick in the other. Scorpius wasn't sure if the stick was for intruders or students. Frankly, he wasn't interested in finding out.
"Here we are." Filch snarled, his sallow face lighting up in a grin. "Thought you'd try and hide from ol' Filch now, did we?" Scorpius could sense the fear coming from Samantha as he grabbed both of them by the scruff and practically hurled them back out into the kitchen.
"It was me, sir" Scorpius said suddenly. He wasn't sure where the words were coming from, nor why he was saying them, but they spilled out nonetheless. "It's my fault." Filch raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"Is that so?" he replied, tilting his head to the side.
"I made her come." Scorpius said, glancing for a fleeting moment at Samantha to see shock written all over her face. "She didn't want to, but I made her anyway. It was stupid of me I know."
"Stupid is not a strong enough word to describe what you did." Filch responded. Scorpius hung his head slightly at that, knowing every word of it was true. Filch rubbed his chin.
"twenty points from Hufflepuff." Flic said. "And two nights of detention next week." Scorpius winced at the punishment, but didn't say anything. He merely nodded in answer. "Now get back to the Hufflepuff Basement."
Scorpius trusted his other friends in hiding to find their own way back and followed Filch and Samantha along the winding hallway and back to their dorms.
"I guess I'll see you tomorrow." Scorpius said gruffly, making for the boys dorm.
"Scorpius?" Samantha interjected as he was turning.
"Yes?" he answered, spinning back around to face her. She had her hands clasped nervously in front of her.
"Thank you." She said quietly, "For what you said to filch." Scorpius shrugged.
"You were right, it was stupid." Scorpius said
Samantha raised her eyebrow "So you wont do it again?"
"Are you kidding? Of course I will!" Scorpius replied, grinning mischievously. Samantha glared at him exasperation. "Not to often, though." He added quickly, she rolled her eyes.
"Whatever," Samantha turned to leave, then paused. "I was angry earlier and wasn't think. I'm sorry I called you a git." She said. Scorpius smirked.
"I'm a Malfoy. That's what everyone thinks of me." He responded dryly.
"Well I don't think so." Samantha replied, shuffling her feet nervously, Scorpius felt something lift in his chest at her words.
"I suppose I can rest in peace, then." He said teasingly. Samantha tried to glare at him again, but failed, chuckling lightly instead.
"Good night, Malfoy." She responded, tossing her hair over her shoulder and striding towards the girls dorms.
"G'night Dursley." Scorpius shot back, watching her wave goodbye to him as she went to her dorm.
The Hufflepull common room was silent as Scorpius left it, going into his own dorm. He felt a grin creeping up his face. He felt happy. Happier than he had felt in a long time.
He was beginning to lie this Samantha Dursley…
