A/N: Credit to Haley and her awesome idea. I'm using it, and just thanks! xD
“A sex symbol becomes a thing.... I just hate to be a thing” -Marilyn Monroe
“They were shagging!” Ron yelled. The whole Burrow was up and crammed into the living room. Everyone was sitting except for Ron, Rose, and Scorpius. Ron was pacing while Rose and Scorpius stood in the center.
“Now you don't know that for sure, Ron.” Hermione replied.
“How do you explain nude with clothing scattered in the loft, 'Mione?” Ron said as he stopped pacing.
“A wicked game of 'Find yer clothes.'” Albus piped in. He walked in with a grin. “What'd I miss?”
“Our cousin Rose is shagging a Malfoy! Scorpius Malfoy to be exact!” Lily whispered.
“Lily! At least actually say it quietly.” Rose snapped.
“Sorry.” Lily said with a giggle. “But I'm not shagging a Malfoy.”
“And I'm not shagging a Hufflepuff!” Rose argued.
“We've graduated school, Rose.” Lily pointed out.
“We're not talking about this right now.” Harry said holding up a hand to Lily. “but I want to talk to /you/ later.”
“Harry, you can't yell at her just because Rose said something.” Ginny said.
“But its basically the same issue!” Hermione argued.
“Not really, Hermione. Are you saying its acceptable to let your daughter shag someone who nearly killed her? Isn't there enough stress for this family?” Ginny replied. The two woman glared at each other before turning away.
“We are still here.” Rose said, annoyed. She regretted saying that the moment her father turned and glared at her.
“Scorpius. You can go stay with your parents. Take Emilie with you. Rose, you will stay at the Burrow for the next few nights before returning home and not allowing Scorpius in. Ever.” Ron instructed, “I will put wards over your loft when you return there.”
“That isn't fair! I should be able to see who I want.” Rose argued. “Might as well put a chastity belt on me!”
“Its final.” Ron said before returning to bed. “Accept it before I actually consider your outburst.”
“This is unbelievable.” Rose muttered as everyone started to file out. She looked up at Scorpius who hadn't said much.
“Yeah, it is.” Scorpius said with a slow nod. He gave Emilie a weak smile before the dark-skinned girl went upstairs to get their bags. “I...lo-I'll miss you Rose.” He kissed her forehead before grabbing Emilie's hand. They each held their own bag before they apparated away.
The next two and a half months were tedious for Scorpius and Rose. They never saw each other, except for the quick letters sent by owls of friends. No matter how much their hearts longed to see each other, they knew they couldn't. Draco had banned Scorpius from seeing Rose as well.
Hermione knocked on Rose's door.
“Coming!” Rose called from inside. There was a clatter of pans before Rose pulled open the door. She looked like a mess with a baggy t-shirt and sweatpants. “Hello Mum. What are you doing here?”
“I just wanted to visit. What were you doing?” Hermione asked as she inspected the loft. Not a sign of Scorpius. Not that she would have particularly cared if she had found him. Hermione didn't mind Scorpius, it was just his actions and easily manipulated mind.
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Broken Down (Desert Rose Sequel)
FanficA sequel to Desert Rose. A few years after the end of Desert Rose, we find ourselves with Rose once more as she still struggles with that happened just a few years before. She's been healing but her life is about to change...again.
