Authors notes: So just rode out Hurricane Irma and don't worry I am fine. Just was without power all day and finally it came back on. This should be a real treat for you. Plot bunnies have been hopping around everywhere and I am so happy I am getting reviews.
Scorpius whole body trembled as he laid in his bed. He was going to do something extremely reckless by talking to Albus. Yes, he had an invisibility robe, but if his grandfather ever found out about this there would be hell to pay. Scorpius let out a shy as he realized it was midnight and got up from his bed. He slowly made it to the common room where both Albus and Samantha were waiting for him. Scorpius whole body trembled in fear and slowly started to back away. He couldn't put his whole family at risk, but before he could make his grand escape Albus put the invisibility robe over him and Samantha, and before Scorpius could do anything Albus grabbed him by the hand. He was yanked rather violently under the invisibility robe.
Scorpius looked surprise but before he could do or say anything Albus whispered "you're not getting rid of us that easily."
Scorpius shook his head in disbelief and then watched in amazement as Albus pulled out a blank parchment and pointed his wand at it saying, "I solemnly swear I am up to no good."
All of a sudden, the blank parchment turned into a map of Hogwarts and you could tell exactly where everyone was. Albus smirked as he saw Scorpius face and then said "let's go there is a room where we can talk without being interrupted and overheard."
Scorpius frowned he highly doubted there was such a place but decided not to argue. As long as they weren't seen he was safe. As they made their way towards the entrance of the common room Scorpius let out a gasp as he saw Lucius Malfoy's name appearing outside of the castle. Scorpius voice trembled "I don't think this a good idea."
Albus shook his head "What got you so scared?"
Scorpius withhis trembling hand pointed at the dot that said Lucius Malfoy.
As he did this Samantha rolled her eyes "we can't be seen and even if we pass Lucius he will never see us."
Scorpius shook his head an with a tremble in his voice said "W..hat if the magic of the robe wears out."
Albus rolled his eyes "Dad said that this robe has been in our family for generation and if it hasn't worn out now why would it now?"
Scorpius looked unconvinced and before he could do or say anything Albus started to pull him towards whatever he had to show him.
Once they were on the seventhy floor. Albus started walking back and forth near a wall and said "I just need a place where we can talk peacefully."
Scorpius thought that Albus had finally lost it but by the third time Albus did this a whooshing noice came from besides them. They paused and saw that a door had appeared bfore him on the wall opposite the tapestry. Scorpius eyes widened at the magnificence of the ornate door, and they stepped forward. Albus opend the door and stepped inside taking off the invisibility robe. Scorpius looked around. He realized that this room was large and cozy. An elegnent and homey fireplace rorared merrily on the far side of the room. A couch and two armchairs sat next to it, a coffee table filled with all types of food standing in the middle. A few smaller tables lined the wall, each sporting a different kind of board game
Scorpius saw that there were no paintings, no statues nothing. He couldn't believe it. He resisted jumping up and down and settled for a wide grin. He looked around, and finally turned to both Albus and Samantha "This is incredible."
Before Scorpius or Albus could say anything, Samantha slapped Scorpius acroos his face "you have some expanding to do." Scorpius hung his head and then started his winter break story. As he got to the end of the story he looked up to see the look on his friends faces. Both of them looked shocked and unable to comment. Scorpius took a big deep breath "You see , if do anything that goes against Lucius wishes, he'll take it out on my family. I can't risk that. I had to convince Lucius I was the Malfoy he wanted." He stared into the smoldering embers of the fire. His jaw clenching as he though of his mother and father being hurt because of him. It sickened him. He knew he was taking a large risk by agreeing to this but he had to admit to himself he was tired of it all.
After a while Samantha spoke "that's terrible."
Albus looked directly into Scorpius eyes "I'll write to father saying exactly what happened and he will save your family."
Scorpius looked horrified and screamed "No! did you not listen to the story? My grandfather was pissed that my father wrote to your father. He then kept on mumbling something about your father sticking his nose in other people's business."
Albus shook his head "Scorpius you cant live like this."
Scorpius started pleading "please don't say anything. If my grandfather finds out I'll be tortured over and over. If your father wasn't able to save us before why do you think he can save us now."
Albus looked painfully at his best friend and saw fear written all over his face. He was determined to keep his friend safe no matter the cost. Albus and Samantha finally nodded in agreement reluctantly.
Scorpius let out a shy of relief and then said "Can we meet hear every now and then?"
Albus grinned giving a nod "let's figure out what your grandfather is doing here."
Scorpius looked wearily at his two friends but nodded and covered themselves. Albus took out his map and let out a gasp. Apparently, Lucius Malfoy was in Professor Sprout, there head of house, room. They were walking out and apparently making their way towards the HufflePuff's common room.
Scorpius trembled in fear "We have to make it back to the common room before my grandfather sees us missing"
crackles madly. Yes Lucius is at Hogwarts and Yes he is heeded to the Hufflepuff's common room. I can already hear the reviews coming in. REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW.
