Lasting Legacy

53. So much Rules...

Albus' POV

Scorp, Annabelle and uncle Draco came up after the feast with Scorpius managing to sneak us some food from the kitchens.

"I'm sure this is better than the ones in the Great Hall. The quality decreased," Scorp said.

"Thanks, mate," I replied.

Uncle Draco let us off after we finished eating.

"I already told the Weasleys what happened. Teddy, Fred, Victoire and Roxanne just managed to sneak into the Room of Requirement through a passageway in the Hog's Head, with the Marauder's Map," Scorp whispered in my ear as we headed for the Gryffindor common room. "Victoire tranformed the Room a little bit. It's like a house there now as they will be staying permanently. That's going to be the Headquarters of the D.A."

"Cool," I said in a wicked grin, "We could cause some havoc."

"Yep," he smirked. "Oh and all the Healing stuff are in there. Victoire is responsible for healing as she's training in St. Mungo's."

"Yeah, I think she just completed it. But why need healing books?"

"She says she can't remember the healing potion remedies. Those are all potion books."

We were around the corner when we bumped into Gemini. I silently gave an exasperated sigh.

"Gemini," Scorp greeted coolly. Annabelle simply smiled.

"Scorpius, Annabelle," she said, "What are you doing here? Especially with these two."

"Escorting them back to their dorms after teaching them manners," Annabelle said.

"Well, let's see if there's improvement. Potty, Weaslette," Gemini said.

I resisted my glare and said, "Professor Black."

"Professor," Rose said, gritting her teeth.

"Weaslette, be more polite. Stop gritting your teeth or I'll pull them out. Potty here has a better improvement."

"The gingers have always been rather stubborn," a new voice spoke, it was Casper Whitney.

"Hmm, well I guess you're right. Anyways, you all are dismissed. Scorpius, Annabelle, don't forget the meeting tomorrow," Gemini said, waving them off.

"Of course," Scorpius said, "Come on." He nudged my shoulder slightly and pulled me away, Annabelle and Rose following us.

As we reached Gryffindor tower, I noticed that the Fat Lady portrait was gone, replaced by another portrait.

"Password?" he asked icily.

"Caput Draconis," Scorpius said.

The portrait door flung open and we went in.

"Where's the Fat Lady?" Rose asked.

"They ordered her gone, so dad had her guard the Room of Requirement instead," Scorp said.

"There's a password to the Room of Requirement?" I asked.

"No, because the people inside, meaning Teddy, Victoire, Fred and Roxanne would be the ones determining whether a person is allowed in or not. They are using the Marauder's Map," Scorp answered.

"Speaking of passwords, the password of the Gryffindor Tower changes everynight 11pm sharp, which is when curfew starts. So if you arrive at the common room after 11pm you can't go in, and they can catch you easily."

"What about you guys?" Rose asked.

"This badge gives us access everywhere," Scorp explained, "Password or not, the portraits must let us in. We're allowed to wander around after curfew."

"Can we wander around if we are with you?" Rose asked jokingly.

"Well, I get your point, but it's best not to," Annabelle laughed.

"We better go to bed. They are having a wake up call every morning at 7. You must also be at breakfast at 7:30," Scorpius grimaced, "Since they will all be present for breakfast, you can't be late."

"Ugh, so much rules, goodnight then," Rose said and went to her dorm.

"Goodnight," we said as we parted to our dorms.