Fire and Ice (Book 2)

Chapter 13 - Two Days

ROSE'S POV-

When we woke up in the morning we told Al and Alice about our plans. "That's great, but, what would be our excuse for leaving again?" Asked Alice. Scorpius and I exchanged guilty glances. "We're not going, are we?" Said Al. I shook my head. "But it's only because we need you help back home! Instead of having rely on Hugo last minute like we did at the ministry, we'd have you guys. If we're ever in a place where we need help you guys are our best bets." I said. "And there's the fact that I won't be healed for awhile. I can't be holding you guys back." Alice said as she looked at the ground. 

"When are we going back?" Asked Al. "We were thinking today." Scorpius said hopefully. "But what about Alice? What will we tell our families when she shows up still covered in bruises and is stitched up." Asked Al. "We could tell them we visited the Eiffel tower and fell off." She suggested with a laugh. "Not believable enough. Maybe you could of fallen down the mountain." I said with a smirk. "It does sound like something I would do." She said with a grin. "We could say she fell down the stairs." Said Scorp. "What's with me and falling?" She asked. "Well, you are pretty clumsy." Al said as he wrapped his arms around her. "Focus people. What do we tell our families when we show up and Alice's, well, broken!" I exclaimed. 

"We could say she fell down the stairs and got bruised. She was fine so we decided not to go home. But then she shattered a vase and slipped on the glass having it slice open her stomach. We went to the muggle doctor because it was the quickest thing. She got stitched up the muggle way and we decided to go home because we thought she should see her parents." Said Al. "That's great and all, but it makes me seem like an absolute idiot. Who falls down the stairs and falls in glass in less than a week?" She said exasperated. "You might seem like an idiot but it's the only semi believable story we have." Said Scorpius. "Scorp's right. Now let's pack up our stuff and go home. We need to start planning the wedding." I said. 

"How will you get the family onboard with such an impromptu wedding?" Asked Alice. "I think we're just going to tell them it seems like the right time. That, and we found a really good deal to go away to the United States for our honeymoon." Said Scorpius. "Wow, how romantic. A magical stay of all things evil and Lucius. Doesn't that just sound like the perfect way to celebrate a marriage?" Al mused. I shoved him and he fell off the couch. We all laughed as he climbed back on. "Let's get all of our thing together, then we can leave." Announced Scorpius.

A half hour later we were all packed and ready. One by one we flooed back to the burrow. I had already owled my mum to tell her we would be coming home and I needed to talk to the family. Sure enough when we landed the entire Weasley-Potter-Lupin-Malfoy clan was there. After being engulfed in countless hugs I made my way over to an open couch cushion with Scorpius. We had already cleared out an area for Alice to lay. She still wasn't up to much walking or standing. My mum was at her side looking concerned. "You said you fell downstairs and then landed on glass?" She asked, sounding as if she didn't believe us. "Oh, umm, yes. I'm very clumsy." Alice said. She caught my eye and I had to stifle a laugh. 

"So Rose, you said you have something to say." Prompted my father. "Oh, yes. I know we told you all we wanted to hold off on the wedding. But a deal has come us to go to the United States for our honeymoon. The deal ends in about a week. I know it's crazy but with all of your help, I think we can have the wedding before then." I said hopefully. The room was silent and I squeezed Scorpius's hand. "You're saying you want us to help you plan a wedding in a week." My mother stated. I nodded and she got this kind of crazy look in her eye. Like she might explode. "We want it very small though. Just our family, a few friends, and maybe a few people who worked at Hogwarts." I reassured her. "It's totally possible, but we need to start planning right away." Said Alice helpfully. Victoire caught my eye seeming to sense my anxiety. "If it helps, I can design the dresses and suits." She said. "I'll make the cake." Offered Molly. "You can count on Fred and I to put on the best firework show you've ever seen." Piped in James. "I'll do your hair and makeup!" Said Aunt Fleur. My heart swelled. This was going to work out.