November was plummeting towards an end with December creeping up on them like a werewolf creeping up on its prey, the coldness of the air that surrounded Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry could almost cut a person Scorpius thought to himself. The Qudditch team had another fantastic practice, which was a necessity due to the fact Gryffindor had beat them in the first match of the year, it was crucial that they beat Hufflepuff with a remarkable score, not that their team was in any way as good as the Slytherin team however they had to make sure Al did not catch the snitch too fast, nor too slow. The team cleaned up as quickly as they could to insure they got to class swiftly enough, "I'll see you after potions, enjoy transfiguration no idea why you kept it on for NEWT but enjoy all the same," said Albus who was still breathless from the match, he pulled Scorpius into a warm embrace the dribbles of water from his jet black hair dribbled onto Scorpius shoulder and made him shiver, "Because Al my dear it is a truly fascinating and useful subject," he said before pulling his boyfriend into a passionate kiss goodbye and slapping him playfully on his behind, winking when he turned around, Albus's cheeks flushed red, "see you after then," he murmured leaving Scorpius to towel dry his hair.

Scorpius sat in class, although he did slightly enjoy the class he had in fact taken on Transfigurations because it was seen as a difficult class and he always had a thing for challenging himself. Professor Diggle, who was son of Dedalus, who was a past member of the Order of Phoenix, was talking Human Transfiguration as Scorpius took his notes, the class seemed slightly duller than normal for him today and he found himself thinking about the events that could particular happen over the Christmas break. Professor Diggle pulled Scorpius from his day dream as he dismissed the class, Scorpius gathered his belongings and swaggered out of the classroom, just as his father before him had, and was met with the face of James Potter, Scorpius lifted his eyebrow,

"What a lovely surprise to see you James, here to escort me to lunch?" Scorpius smirked and could see James visually tense before him before he sighed,

"Malfoy," James paused and looked to have a stone caught in his throat "My brother wants me to apologize for verbal attack a few weeks ago, apparently that kind of behaviour is not expected of me. So look I'm sorry, I know I can be a right git to Al myself sometimes, he is my brother and I really care about and I don't want him to get" James paused again "Look I know every conversation I have had with you, and you have behaved like a prat. But if your going to be joining us for Christmas we should get along" James Stuck out his hand, causing Scorpius to eye it with suspicion but eventually taking his hand and replying,

"A prat? Trust me I'm usually very good natured" Scorpius let go and reached into his school satule and took out a small bottle of hand sanitiser and continued "just try me on a day that doesn't end in a Y" Scorpius smirked and began walking, James following behind him,

"Now that were on civil ground can you promise me that there wont be any bitch fits" James laughed slightly "It's time to man up, I don't want any portraits flung off the wall at Christmas, it's time to man up" James laughed again to encourage the friendly conversation

"Man up?" Scorpius said discombobulated, "but I don't want to be a man? I want to be an angst-ridden teenager who cant confront ones own anxiety's and inner demons and prefers to take it out by flinging portraits off the wall instead, however to suggest I'd do so on Christmas, is a insult sir," Scorpius lifted his bag and flung it straight at James, hitting him square on the side of James's head, James's hand lifted straight to the area and he looked at Scorpius,

"Well your doing a fantastic job" James said through gritted teeth Scorpius smirked "What have you got in there Malfoy bricks?" Scorpius opened his bag shoved it in James,

"The decayed bodies and bones of my nemesis" Scorpius answered while trying to shove James into the bag, who swiftly pulled back and pushes Scorpius away,

"I'll see you and your Corpses later" James said as he walked off leaving Scorpius feeling quite proud of himself as he straightened up his robes and began his walk to the great hall.

Al looked up bemused when he seen his boyfriend enter, and strut over beside him, gave a half smile whilst placing himself beside his boyfriends, "Did you beat James around the head with your bag?" Al said suppressing a laugh

Scorpius gave a false look of shock, "Not even a hello darling? And come on Al that doesn't sound like me now does it?" the famous Malfoy smirk found its way across Scorpius's face, "who informed you of this barbaric lie?"

Al gave in and laughed, "straight from the horses mouth,"

"Really? I believe he is out to get me, or possibly had some sort of mental breakdown," Scorpius put his arm around Al and grinning at him

"You're a git, you know but I love you," Al said kissing his boyfriend on the mouth not caring who was in sight. It was true Scorpius was a handful but their was truly never a dull moment with him. The owls swooped in through the great hall, Scorpius's majestic grey landed in front of them holding a large envelope,

"Thank you, Nuntius," Scorpius said giving him a gentle pet as he hooted affectionately before flying off to the owlery, Scorpius's grey eyes scanned the letter that contained his fathers handwriting quickly, "ah excellent," he announced delightfully, "well it seems not only will I be joining you and your wonderful family for Christmas but now will be spending new years with me and my wonderful family it seems," glee filled his voice

"Wait what? I didn't even know you asked?" Albus was a bit taken back with this information

"Oh yeah forgot to mention it I wrote to my father just a few days ago," Scorpius sounded rather pleased with himself

"oh right, well brilliant, but won't your grandfather hit me with a killing curse as soon as I get within his eyesight?" Al asked looking rather fearful

"yeah its best we don't be alone with him, he wont act like in front of my grandmother so we should be fine, and besides if he was to try aim a killing curse at you I'd gladly step in front of it," Scorpius's fingers stroked Al's face gently

- Meanwhile at Malfoy manor-

The dinning room which was primarily decorated in black, green and silver, contained many stone snakes and portraits of past members of the Malfoy and Black clan, the one of Bellatrix, sister to Narcissa hung grandly above the fireplace who was dancing widely inside it. In the middle of the room sat long black, marble table that was decorated with many sliver candlesticks, the candles lit and the flames dancing softly gave plenty of light, around the table sat 12, again black leather chairs that had the Slytherin crest printed careful at the top of each chair in sliver. Draco sat at the head of the table, with his large glass of wine his face tired and shadowed with the light if the candles, Lucius sat at the on the opposite side his face filled with anger, as Draco had just informed him that Albus Potter would be spending New years with them.

"And why, may I ask is the Potter boy joining us for the holidays?" Lucius snarled down the table at his son as he lifted his glass and took a long gulp from it,

"Well, father it's because he is Scorpius boyfriend," Draco stated, trying his best to stay calm. Lucius spat his wine all over the table while choking on what little made it's way down his throat,

"WHAT? WHAT DO YOU MEAN BOYFRIEND?" He managed to scream taking in a large breath of air. Draco's face creased and he lifted his glass and took a small sip while looking towards his mother, who sat beside him, Narcissa glanced at her son and turn her head making eye contact with her husband,

"That's right his boyfriend, Now I suggest you behave yourself and do not show up our family with your need to over compensate in front of others, do you understand? This is very important to Scorpius and it's our duty as grandparents and parents to be on our best behavior and treat the boy as we would anyone else" Narcissa lifted her glass and took a large swig finishing it off. Lucius steadied himself and brush a hand through his hair grunting to himself,

"I'll behave don't want the bespectacled bastard anything to say, anything that could blacken our name" He said with a deep angry sigh,

"Blacken it any further than you already have," Narcissa said venomously pouring herself more wine.

"He only wears glasses when he's ready," Draco stated into his cup, which earn him a poisonous glare from Lucius.