The Real You - A Harry Potter Next Generation Scorpius/Rose fanfic

Chapter 2 - The secret

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Rose’s POV:

“Rose, will you please get the door? I need to finish putting the cookies in the oven.” I sighed. I was curled on a sofa near the fire, reading. The book was getting really exciting and it was a shame to put it down but I got up, stretched and ran to the door. There were three very special people waiting for me outside.

“Aunt Astoria, Uncle Draco, Scorpius, you’re here early. Mom’s going to have a fit.” I exclaimed as I hugged Uncle Draco. He was my favourite uncle (don’t tell anyone!) even though we weren’t related by blood.

“I heard that!”Came my mother’s shrill voice from the kitchen. I gulped and let everyone in, that is, except Scorpius.

“Hey.” I said, grinning at him. He raised his eyebrows, “My father gets a hug and I don’t? That’s hardly fair Rosie.”I laughed and leaned in to hug him. He smelled nice, like vanilla beans and coffee.

I broke off and frowned. “What?”Scorpius asked, looking at me, confused.

I looked into the horizon and said, “So that’s it then? We’re finally going.” He frowned at me, “Did you have to remind me?”He asked, nudging me playfully but when I looked into his grey eyes, I knew he was as scared as I was which was actually pretty reassuring because I was terrified.

He probably felt my distress because he grabbed my hand and squeezed it. “Hey, why don’t we hurry up and eat? I’ve got something to show you.”He said, his gray eyes glistening.

It was my turn to be confused, “What is it?”I asked him. “Now Rose, if I told you, it wouldn’t be a surprise anymore, would it?”He replied infuriatingly. I huffed and walked inside and he followed me, laughing.

My mother was talking on the phone with someone.

“Oh, no! I completely understand.”She seemed to be saying. “No, there’s no need to feel bad, the kids will understand. Take care of yourself, okay? Bye.”She cut the phone and sighed. “What is it?”Aunt Astoria asked before I could.

“I was on the phone with Ginny. She said that something came up at work and they can’t make it. That means Albus won’t be coming dear.”She said, addressing the last part to me and Scorpius. I frowned but inside, as small part of me was happy to be alone with Scorpius. I dismissed that thought and gritted my teeth. Hormones were getting to me.

“Okay mom.”I replied.

“Can we eat now?”Scorpius asked eagerly. I looked at him, he never asked for food. He must be really eager to show me that surprise.

“Why, Scorpius! Don’t be rude.”Aunt Astoria scolded. I cracked a smile.

“No, no, it’s quite all right. That’s his tummy speaking for him. Come on, I was going to serve anyway.” Mom said, laughing.

Aunt Astoria was still frowning but she let mom lead her to the kitchen where their husbands were talking Quidditch.

Scorpius’ POV:

“Can we do outside now?”I asked as soon as Rose popped the last spoon of macaroni in her mouth. I had finished eating ten minutes ago and I was waiting for Rose, who had apparently decided to test the speed of a slug.

My mom pursed her lips but nodded. I jumped out of my seat and grabbed Rose, who was in the middle of draining her glass of water...let’s just say that didn’t end well.

“Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy! What has gotten into you today?”My mother said sharply, with a disapproving look on her face.

“It’s all right.”Rose said, dabbing at her clothes with a tissue.

“I remember how hyper active I was before my first day.”Uncle Ron said to ease the tension.

“Aren’t you always hyperactive?”Aunt Hermione (my favourite Aunt) said which caused all the grownups to laugh.

“Come on.”I said, tugging on Rose’s sleeve. “Can’t I change first?” Rose asked, still looking confused.

“No, no time.”I said as she followed me out of the house. I headed towards the broom cupboard.

“Where are we going?”Rose asked me.

“To get a broom.”I said as though it was the most obvious thing in the world.