Chapter 16

"Oh bloody hell," Albus muttered under his breath as Alison looked back at Rose. Rose's features no longer held a shocked expression but a deadly scowl. However, Alison could see the dejected, painful and yet tender emotion in her eyes. Albus detached himself from Alison and made his way over to Scorpius. Alison moved to stand closer to Rose and watched as she fought against her emotions. Not a moment later, tears could be seen in Rose's eyes as her emotions got the best of her.

"Rose!" Alison called out to her as she quickly bolted away. Alison went to go after her but a hand on her shoulder stopped her. Hermione Weasley must have seen what had happened.

"I'll go," she said with a sad smile. Alison nodded as Mrs Weasley went after her daughter. Alison turned her attention back to wear Albus was talking to Scorpius and by the looks of things it was getting pretty heated.

Albus had to tap Scorpius on the shoulder twice before he detached his face from the blonde's.

"Al mate, what's up?" he asked completely obvious of the red-head watching him.

"I think it's time for us to leave," Al whispered as he pulled Scorpius a step away from his new acquaintance.

"Sorry mate, I'm not quite ready to leave yet," he slurred, as he winked to the blonde who was waiting patiently. Scorpius looked up, as he heard someone call Rose's name, to see her disappear into the crowd. He grimaced slightly before the scowl took over his features. He took a step back towards his new companion, when a hand gripping his arm stopped him.

"Listen Scorp, I think you've have a bit to much to drink and you might regret this later on." Scorpius took Albus' hand off him, forcefully. He scowled at his best mate fiercely.

"Listen Potter, why don't you go screw that girlfriend of yours and leave me the fuck alone!" he said in a bitter, raised voice before turning around.

"Obviously, your parents never got the chance to teach you manors Malfoy," Albus counted. Just as he had finished, he was hit in the jaw knocking him back off his feet, onto the ground. Alison's shriek was heard over the music, drawing everyone's attention, as she fell to the ground beside her boyfriend. "It seems like even with your extra famous and loving family, manors escape you too!" Scorpius roared, everyone gasping and watching the scene unfold. Scorpius' scowl faltered a little at what he said; he really didn't mean it, he thought of the Potter's and Weasley's as his family now.

Albus could taste the blood on his bottom lip. A ragging Scorpius looked down at a provoked Albus. Glaring as he regained his footing, Albus was about to retaliate when an invisible force came between them. Ginny Potter, ever so use to teenage boys fighting, had quickly cast a shielding charm in between the two males.

"Hey Potter," Scorpius taunted, "You got a little something there," he said pointing to his bottom lip. Alison stepped in front of Albus, placing two hands on his chest as he look like he was about to open his mouth.

"Sweetheart, just drop it," Alison pleaded, "you don't want to say anything you'll regret." At her voice Albus seemed to calm down; he looked her straight in the eye and nodded, the rage disappearing from him.

"Alison, honey," Mrs Potter's voice cut through the silence as she stepped forward slightly, her eyes still trained on Malfoy, "why don't you take Albus home for the night." Alison nodded and took Albus' hand, leading him inside towards the fireplace. Ginny lower her wand, the shield disappearing, once they heard the sound of the roaring fire, signaling they were gone.

Unknown to Scorpius, Ron had stepped up behind him.

"Scorpius," he started with obvious seriousness in his voice, "I think you better sleep it off here tonight." Scorpius silently nodded and allowed Mr Weasley to guide him inside the house, forgetting all about his beautiful blonde companion. "I would give you one of the bedrooms but they're all taken," Ron said once they entered the living room, "so all you've got is the couch."

Scorpius nodded, "I understand, sir."

"Right," was all he said as he left Scorpius standing in the living room.

Scorpius sat down on the couch, elbows on his knees and head in his hands. Albus was right he had regretted it, and he knew he couldn't take it back. The sound of a blanket landing on the couch beside him, made him look up. Hermione Weasley stood before him with familiar eyes staring down at him, the same eyes she shared with her daughter. Scorpius quickly looked away from them, ashamed.

"In case you get a bit cold tonight," she said in such a neutral tone, that Scorpius didn't know whether to be relieved or afraid.

"Thank you"

"You're welcome," she said as she began to walk away.

"Where's Rose?" Scorpius asked apprehensively.

"Rose is fine," Hermione sighed, "she has gone back home and will move into her flat tomorrow." Scorpius continued not to meet her gaze, but nodded in understanding. Hermione walked around the couch, ready to leave the room. However, before she could Scorpius' quiet mumble caught her attention.

"I'm sorry"

"Pardon?" she asked a little confused. Scorpius stood up and faced her.

"I'm sorry for all the problems I caused for you and your family tonight, all the things I said, my attitude," he said sincerely, "and I'm…I'm," he stuttered trying to find the right words. "Would you tell Rose that?" he asked suddenly finding his words. "Would you tell her that I am really, really sorry," he said desperately, "that I am sorry for everything." Hermione was taken back by the emotion she saw in his eyes but nodded nonetheless. "Thank you," he said before turning away and resuming his position on the couch.

"Good night Scorpius," and with that Hermione Weasley left him to his thoughts.

So there you go, that's chapter 16. Please let me know what you think. If you have any suggestions, I will definitely consider them. Soon there will be a bit of a time skip so be prepared for that. I hope you enjoyed the chapter.

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