Chapter 5

Everyone was talking about how David transferred to another school suddenly. Rumors were that he had been killed but those were just rumors. James was quiet on the subject. He would refuse to talk about it, changing the subject right away.

"Come on James! We're going to be late!" Lily said, pulling on her brother. They were having a party date. It would have Lily and Scorpius James and Chloe, Luis and Ciel and Alek and Albus would all be together. Lily and James were running late though.

"I'm coming. I'm coming," James wasn't sure he liked the whole group date thing. He wanted to spend time with just Chloe. He wasn't sure how he hadn't notice her before. She was fun, easy going, and seemed to get upset with him when he did something stupid. She had been comforting him over David leaving, though she wouldn't know what reaaly happened. No one but the two involved would know what actually happened to David. Alek and James had killed him for what he put Albus hadn't wanted to kill him, but he didn't stop Alek from doing it. He wasn't sure how Alek got the teachers to go along with the ruse that David moved school. If it had been for anything else, James would be off put by Alek killing someone, but it was someone who deserved to die in James' mind. It was wrong, but sometimes wrong was okay.

Lily grabbed James' hand and ran to where they were meeting the others. Of course, everyone was already there. Chloe ran over and hugged James as Lily ran over to Scorpius. Albus and Luis weren't as affectionate as Chloe and Lily were. Albus was staying close to Alek though. "We're going to the Three Broomsticks right?" Lily asked.

"Sounds right," Chloe said with a smile. Her arms around James' arms. She leaned in and kissed him. Luis and Albus looked a bit uncomfortable with that, but no one said anything about it.

"You sure you'll be okay?" Alek asked. "They'll be a lot of people there and I know you don't like being around a lot of people."

"As long as you're here with me I'll be okay,"Albus said with a small smile.

"Yeah. I'll protect you," Alek said.

The group sat down at a table and ordered some food and drinks. "So next month the other schools are going to be here and people care put their names in to see who will be champion," Lily said. "You going to try to be Hogwarts' champion?"

"You know it. I'd win if they picked you for it," Chloe said. "You're brave and strong and amzing. Even if you are late sometimes." She laughed.

"Of course I'd be amazing," James said. "Everyone knows that."

"Don't let it go your ego get to you. You're not champion yet," Alek said. Alek wasn't comfortable with this, and Albus wasn't either. They were only here because Lily begged them and Albus didn't want to see his sister beg. So, here they were.

"I know I'm not, but I'm the best choice at the school.," James said.

"I'd be so worried about you getting killed if you were tournament,"Chloe said. "Promie me you won't die if you become champion."

"I won't die. It'll take a lot to kill me," James said with a laugh. "But, I won't die if I"m champion. I won't leave all of you."

"I'll hate you forever if you die," Lily said.

"Why are we even talking about this? James isn't champion yet. We can't even summit our names for a chance to become champion," Alek asked, sounding annoyed.

"You're just mad that you're too young to put your name in,"James said.

"I would never put my name in such a barbarian event. I don't think it matters what school is best," Alek said. "In the end it won't change anything."

"We'll have bragging rites if we win," James said. "Even if I'm not champion, I"m sure that whoever is our champion will win. Hogwarts is the best school and we'll going to prove it."

"I don't see the point of risking life and death for bragging rites," Alek said.

"Is Fred going to put his name in?" Lily asked.

James laughed. "Why would he do that? He already has a job with his little network of people. I doubt he wants to deal with being champion."

"And everyone else is too young," Luis pointd out. "Otherwise Dom would love to put her name in. This is just her thing."

"Who's thing?" Dominique asked, coming over to them with Rose, Rosa, and Roxanne. "And you're all having a little date without us? Just because we're not with a boyfriend?"

"Yeah kinda," James said. "You would be your name in if you could and yes it's all about us dating people."

Roxanne put her arms around Dominique. "Well I'm dating Dom so I should be here too."

"Roxanne, we're not dating."

"But kissing cousins are so hot."

"Roxanne."

"I know I know. So James you gonna find us some guys huh?" Roxanne asked.

"We'll see about that," James said.

"It shouldn't be hard," Dominique said.

"You should ask Molly to find you someone. She meets enough guys I'm sure she can throw you a bone or two," James said.

"I don't want Molly's seconds,"Dominique said.

"She does pick out some nice guys though," Roxanne said.

"Fine we'll talk to Molly about it," Rose said.

"What about those foreign boys?" Rose asked.

"That's true. I can't wait to see their boys," Dominique said. "I bet they'll be hot."

"Can you let us get back to our lunch?" Alek asked. He was clearly annoyed with all of this. He looked to Albus, who only shrugged.

"Right sorry. Have fun guys," Rose said, pulling Dominique and Roxanne away with her. Rosa walked away with them.

Alek sighed. "How long do we have to stay here?"

"You can't leave just yet," Lily complained. "We just got here. We're bonding as friends and family."

"I thought you were already close as a family," Alek said.

"Yeah but we're not close to each other's boy/girl friends," Lily protested.

"I'm not sure it matters," Alek said.

"Just humor her,"Albus said.

Alek sighed. "Fine. Whatever. If it makes you happy."

"So did the joke show stop their sale on love potions?" Lily asked.

"I think so. It was a stupid idea," James said.

"I think most of the stuff they sell is stupid," Alek said.

"Nah it's just fun stuff for a laugh or so. Though, if they needed to go through so many bezors that has to mean that the potions were lasting longer than they were supposed to," James said.

"That's a good point. The potions are only supposed to last an hour maybe. They wouldn't need a bezor for that. Something must have made them more potent," Ciel said.

"Does George know about that?" Luis asked. "if he's selling something dangerous he needs to know."

"You know what? I can't stand it anymore," James said, getting up."I can't stand Scorpius being here. He's an awful person. He's a bloody Malfoy. Lily, you shouldn't date a Slytherin much less a Malfoy. What's wrong with you?"

"James please,"Lily said. "Scorpius is my boyfriend, even if you don't like it. I care a lot about him."

"And I love her,"Scorpius said.

"Y-you really love me?" Lily asked.

"Yes I do. You've been the only person who can see the real me. The Slytherins want to be a leader because of my name and Gyffidnors hate me because of my name. I can't win, but you see past all of that and like me for me."

"I really like you too," Lily said, kissing Scorpius.

"Stop it. This is wrong," James protested.

"Stop it James," Chloe said. "Just let them be. They're happy. Let them be happy."

"How can I let the be? Lily is dating a Slytherin,"James protested.

"Is there a problem with Slyherins?" Alek asked. "I knew this was a bad idea to come here."

"Ah,"James said. "I'm fine with Slytherins dating Slytherins, but not Gryfffindors dating Slytherins," James explained quickly.

"What do you have against Slytherins?" Alek asked.

"I-"James started. "Because they're almost all sneaky bastards who are just vile people," James stated. "I think you're like that about you too Alek.I don't like you dating my brother."

"What's your problem? Want to go af it? I doubt you can take me in a fist fight," Alek said, getting up.

"Alek please don't do this," Albus said.

"I'm not going to sit here and be told that Sytherins are all evil and bad people Albus I'm leavig, come with if you want," Alek said, getting up.

"I'll see you guys later," Albus said, getting up and leaving with Alek.

"James, look what you did," Lily said.

"I think we're going to leave too. Too much drama," Luis said.

"Luis things'll come down,"Lily said. "Please."

"Sorry," Luis got up and left with Ceil.

"Look what you did James. All I wanted was to have a nice lunch with all of us going out. A group date. I don't see why you had to act like a child. Come on Scorpius. We might as well leave too."

Soon it was jus James and Chloe left at the table. "Damn it."

"Scorpius is giving up a lot from people like you already for your sister. He's willing to go through all of that. He must really love her to go through all of that to her,"Chloe said. "Just let them be happy."

"But it's a Malfoy," James protested. "My uncle Ron is going to throw a fit when he learns Lily is dating Scorpius. He'll freak out more than I am."

"Does your family know Lily I dating Scorpius?" Chloe asked.

"I doubt it. I think most of them them will be happy for her. She's my parent's favorite after all."

"How do you know she's the favorite?"

"You can just tell. They sent her money for trips here and they've never really sent me any money and I don't know if they send Albus anything. I mean I get some, but Lily get a lot."

"I see. I'm sure they love you plenty though."

"Oh I know they love me.I just get into trouble and Lily is an angel and Albus is in Slytherin. I'm the bad kid."

"I don't think you're a bad kid. I just think you should take I easy on Scorpius, Alek and Albus about being in Slytherin. In the end it's just a house."

"I guess. I wish there was quiddich this year. I'd beat them down, but there's not an option for that this year. Well, I'll show everyone when I'm champion. I'll prove I'm the best."

"Don't upset if you're not the champion. Just cheer on whoever is champion," Chloe said.

"Yeah. Yeah. I get it. I'm sure they'll be a lot of people who wants to be champion. The chances of me being champion is rather slim. I still want to be Hogwarts champion though,," James said. "Axel and David are going to be putting their name into the cup. I'd be just as happy if one of them."

"Jaems I was thinking. Why were there a shortage of Bezors? Love potions are only supposed

to last few hours. They had to last longer. We should talk to your uncle about it. If he's selling love potions that last for longer than they're supposed to."

"Okay. I'll do that now before things get worse," James leaned in and kissed Chloe. "I'll see you again soon"