Chapter 4: My cursed cousin!

Written By: TheChannyWizard

"JAMES!!" Elizabeth screamed running to her best friend. James Sirius Potter, her best friend, was suspended in the air, his arms and legs splayed out, looking like a zombie with glowing eyes. A first year student came running to see what all the commotion was. Elizabeth turned to the little boy. "WELL DON'T JUST STAND THERE KID! GET SOMEONE! GET ANYONE!" she screeched. The kid looked thoroughly frightened and ran out of the common room. Elizabeth was practically in tears now.

She frantically tried to get him down, but fell and saw a brown bag on the floor. She opened it slowly and carefully peered inside. She saw a ring and jumped back, knowing that this was like what happened to her mother in her seventh year. Elizabeth was not one to cry but the thought of James, her James, ending up like her mother, was terrifying and she wouldn't stand for it. Madam Parvati ran in and stood in shock, her mouth shaped like an 'O'. She quickly shook her head and muttered, "Just like Katie Bell. Well, I won't stand for this!" and quickly got to work. By this time Headmistress Hannah Longbottom, Potions teacher Professor McLaggen and Defense of the Dark Arts teacher Professor Muffins ran in.

"Call the Potters and Weasleys immediately. They're not going to like this," Headmistress Longbottom said in a worried tone. Elizabeth was gasping for air between her words as she hurriedly explained what had happened.

Elizabeth was now at James's bed where, despite the scolding from Madam Parvati, she sat by James's bed holding his hand, while saying soothing words and apologies. Suddenly, the door burst open and Fred, Louie, Roxanne, Al, Rose (who was in tears), Scorpius who was comforting her (aw, how romantic ;]), Ginny and Harry Potter along with Lily, Ron (who was glaring at Scorpius since he was hugging his daughter) and Hermione Weasley along with Hugo, Teddy and Victoire Lupin (they were engaged actually), George and Angelina Weasley, Bill and Fleur Weasley, Arthur and Molly Weasley, and Charlie (wow way to ruin the chain dude...) all came in (curse the giant Weasley family) and were yelling and pushing and trying to get in all at once. "STOP!!!!" yelled Madam Parvati and everyone fell silent. "Now. Harry, and Ginny, you can come in along with Rose and Scorpius. As for the rest of you...well, since you're such a large party, you're going to have to squeeze into the waiting room"

Mr. and Mrs. Potter, along with Rose and Scorpius entered the room and rushed to James. "What happened?!" Mr. Potter demanded angrily. Madam Parvati sighed.

"You best get out you lot," she said, looking at Rose, Scorpius, and her. Elizabeth angrily stood up.

"Not a chance Madam. This very thing happened to my mother, so I know exactly what's going on. I don't know who did it, but I know what happened." she retorted.

"Yea, and if she stays then I stay!" demanded Rose.

"Same goes for me!" Al chirped.

"I get to stay too. No matter what he said to me, he's still my friend," Scorpius said quietly. Everyone looked at him gratefully. The wizard nurse sighed.

"Very well. Ms. Wood?" she asked, turning to Elizabeth. In a shaky and quavering voice she began to tell everyone what happened and what she saw. At the end, Mr. Potter was looking grim, Mrs. Potter was looking horrified and shocked, and Al, Scorpius, and Rose were huddled together in fright.

"I-is he going to be alright?" Mrs. Potter asked in a hushed voice. Mr. Potter had a fierce look on his face, as well as Elizabeth.

"Of course he's going to be ok!" Harry exclaimed at the same time Elizabeth said, "My mother survived didn't she? James will too!" Ginny smiled and laughed, reassured.

"Rose can we talk to you?" her mother asked. Rose looked worriedly from her mother to her father.

"I've been to bed on time and I'm on the top of every class if that's what you're worried about!" she said, her voice high-pitched with worry. Her mother and father laughed. Her father ruffled her hair.

"That's all nice Rosie, but we want to talk to you about Mal-Scorpius." he told her. Rose's happy facial features turned to a defensive scowl.

"What about him?" she snapped. Her mother and father were taken aback. Never once had their daughter ever talked to them like that.

"Your father and I...erm, mostly your father, wanted to warn you about Scorpius that's-" Hermione began.

"You're just scared that just because he's a Malfoy, he's going to stir up trouble, isn't that right?" Hermione and Ron just stood there, watching their daughter. "Well you're wrong!" she growled. "Scorpius is nothing like his father! Nothing! (curtsey of Warriors: The New Prophecy for giving me this amazing line!)" she huffed and spun around on her heel and stalked back to James's room. Hermione turned to Ron.

"She's in love with Scorpius isn't she?" she said, in a dream voice, her eyes shining. Ron scowled.

"Yes, and I don't like it," he growled. Hermione turned to him, slightly frowning.

"Merlin's beard Ron! You heard Rose! Draco" she started, purposely using his first name. "has raised a fine young child. I for one think he is a perfect gentleman." she pointed out. "And if they ever started dating I would approve..." she trailed off, hinting her red headed husband.

"Ugh, very well...I suppose I would let her date him...." he grumbled reluctantly. Hermione squealed and hugged him.

"Yay! Thank you so much!" she said kissing him.

"I hope you know I love you," Ron said teasingly. Hermione giggled softly, not wanting to attract attention. Hermione kissed his cheek tenderly (=P).

"Wouldn't have it any other way," she sang.

ok, so come on! we needed some Ron and Hermione action!!! hope you enjoyed!