Our Life With The Next Generation

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Reya's POV

"Hey Reya..."

Plop "Shit." I mumble under my breath as I retrieve my textbook. I turn around to face who the voice had come from. Sam. Great.

"Whaaaat are you doing here Sam?"

"I- I" he stutters running his hands through his sandy blonde hair "I'm sorry for kissing you."

"Well THAT took you long enough! Whatever, bye Sam." I weave my way through the crowded hallway. That was weird.

"Reya! Wait!" He calls after me

Ignoring him, I make my way into the crowded potions classroom. Slipping into a seat next to Rose I pull out my essay. I worked REALLY hard on it. Like a week of study sessions with Scorpius during our free period. Guaranteed we didn't study the whole time... But I still worked hard on that essay! And I was ready to get a decent grade in potions for the first time!

"Class!" Professor Thomas screeched over the noise. We instantly quieted down. "Open your books to page 873 and start reading! You should all be done by the time I'm done collecting these papers!"

She waved her wand and the papers slowly floated towards her. My paper somehow wound up in a puddle of slime that had collected on the table. Coincidence? I think not. That teacher is really just out to get me.

Professor Thomas decided to grade the papers in front of the class. And share everyone's grades to everyone else in the class. I think she enjoys embarrassing us.

"Rose Weasly, 100%! Great job!" She shouts out to the class

"Teachers pet." I whisper to her as she walks up to our teacher. Smiling she takes the paper from professor Thomas and returning to her seat she whispers back "I'm sure you did great, don't worry about it."

Professor Thomas decided to grade my paper last. And she pointed out every little detail I got wrong. I ended up with a 68%! That's almost 70! That's the second best grade I've ever gotten in potions! Ever!

I walked out of that classroom with a huge grin plastered on my face. Spotting a blonde head not far ahead of me I dashed ahead and grabbed his hand, pulling him around to face me "I got a 68!!!!" He kissed me on the cheek "That's great! Second best grade in there ever right?"

I just looked up at him, a huge stupid smile across my face. His blue eyes twinkled as they looked straight into mine. Suddenly a sad thought clouded my happiness. It must have shown on my face too because Scorpius tilted his head like a confused little puppy "What's wrong?" He asked, genially concerned.

I didn't answer, and tackled him in a huge hug. "Don't ever let me break up with you again!"

He held me closer and kissed the top of my head. "Don't worry. I love you to much to ever let you go again."

I raised my head off his chest "I love you too. I'm really sorry."

"It's okay. I don't hold a grudge."

Smiling I reply "I'll see you in the common room later, I've gotta get to Transfiguration!"

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I fiddled with my ring as our professor droned on about the history of transfiguration. It suddenly glowed an even brighter red. I smiled to myself, he was thinking about me.

The hour dragged on. And I was starting to get a head ache. It seemed to be getting worse as the seconds passed.

After what seemed like centuries the bell rang and we shuffled out of the classroom. I wasn't paying attention to anyone in the hallway so when someone yelled my name I jumped straight into the air.

"Reya!" Logan, one of Ruby's friends called to me "Mcgonagal want to see you!"

"Shoot."

I pushed my way through the crowd of students and towards a large wooden door. Not bothering to knock I barged in, startling Professor Mcgonagal. Sinking I to a large blue chair I asked quietly "What did I do this time?" Mcgonagal had gotten to know each other pretty well. I was always getting in trouble, even when I was trying not too. She had also called me in many times to talk about my grades, which were terrible. But despite what people said, I was trying to get better grades, well in most subjects.

She laughed "Your not in trouble. I just got a note from your parents."

I wish my parents would learn to use muggle phones

"Really?"

She slid a small white envelope across the table. I ripped it open eagerly.

Dear Reya and Ruby,

How are you? Keep those grades up! How's Ruby? Anyway we have something important to tell you. I'm pregnant. It's a girl. Shes due sometimes in september. I hope you can get time off school then, to come meet your new little sister. (Planning on naming her Madeline Kate.)

Please give this letter to Ruby when your done reading it.

Love Mom&Dad

The paper nearly dropped out of my hands. My mom is just now telling me this?! It's nearly February and I'm just now finding out about my new little sister!!! But I'm going to have another sister, yay! I don't know whether to be happy or mad!!!

The door squeaking open jarred me from my thoughts. Lorcan had just walked in.

"Thank you Professor." I said and exited out of the room. 2 sisters?! Despite being a bit cross with my mom I was extremely exited. I ran all the way to the common room.

I hastily said the password jumped through the portrait hole. After finding my little sister I dragged her away from her friends and into the hallway.

"Reya! What's going on?!"

"You" I said pointing at her "Are going to a big sister."

"What?"

I handed her the slightly crumpled note. After reading it at the speed of light she looked up at me with a huge smile on her face "I CANT WAIT!!!"

Giving her a big hug I whispered "Go back to your friends, but don't sit to close to Noah."

She turned bright pink and disappeared through the portrait hole. Enjoying the peace and quiet of the empty hallway, I settled onto a bench near the portrait hole. I must have been absorbed in my thoughts again because I didn't notice anyone sitting next to me. I did, however notice when someone put their arm around my shoulder. I whipped around to see bright blue eyes starring into mine. "Scorpius! You scared me!"

He kissed me softly on the lips "Sorry."

"Why aren't you in the common room?"

"Needed a break from all the noise."

We were silent for a moment, and then he jumped up and pulled me down the hall. "Scorpius! Where are we going?!"

He didn't answer, and we kept walking through the hallways. We made our way to the front of the castle, and he lead me out the main doors and into the grounds. Snow had blanked the ground and there were small flurries sprinkling from the sky. I started to shiver, and being the gentleman he is, he gave me his coat. "Why are we out here, it's freezing!"

"Because it's beautiful!"

I had to admit, it was. And I for one loved snow.

He was standing there just gazing at the moonlit trees. His eyes were wandering across the ground. Once they settled on me he closed the space between us and I touched my lips to his. Despite the frigid cold. I was warm. And happy. He wrapped his arms around my waist and I ran my hands through his hair.After a while we pulled away and each whispered to each other "I love you". He smiled a big goofy smile and I couldn't help but laugh " I think winter is my new favorite season!"