Harry Potter Next Generation DISCONTINUED

Chapter 1: Fathers Girlfriend (Scorpius POV)

I was sitting in my room on a Saturday afternoon of August 30th and then my Dad yelled my name which was not normal. He called, "Scorpius come downstairs, I need to talk to you." This got me very nervous, I got out of bed and went downstairs with many thoughts racing through my mind. When I got downstairs I couldn't believe my eyes I saw a random woman next to my Dad. I quickly asked my dad, "Who the bloody hell is this?"

He gave me a glare and answered, "This is my girlfriend."

I was so shocked. It's been two years since my Mum's died but I never expected my Dad to get into a new relationship. I was so mad and upset, I started to cry silently and went back to my room not saying a word.

After a few minutes I heard a knock on my door. I just responded with, "GO AWAY!" but I heard the door open so I turned around and saw my Dad.

I felt so angry with him, I was going to scream. But when I tried to say something, I started crying again. My dad sat down next to me and I knew he didn't know what to say. So I asked him, "How could you do this?"

I felt as though my whole world turned around the moment I saw the lady. My dad started to speak and he told me, "Scorp, it's been two years-"

I cut him off before he could finish what he was saying, "It doesn't matter how long it's been. You're replacing my Mum, you think that there's someone out there who could be like her or even better. I'm never going to think of that woman as an equal to my Mum. Not even close to one." I swallowed, I felt a lump in my throat but it didn't go away.

"I don't expect you to think of her as an equal to your Mum. I'm also not replacing her. I miss your Mum too, but Scorpius it's time to move on. It's what your Mum would want. Remember she's always in your heart, she'll never leave and I don't want you to forget about her." that was his response. I was still a bit upset but felt better than before.

"Dad," I asked "Can I have Albus come here? I think I really need a friend to help me through this."

"Sure, you can owl him but I don't know if he'll be able to." He answered with a bit of an upset face. "Now, can you come meet her? She's nice."

I didn't know what to say I debated for a bit but finally responded with, "Sure. Just let me change." My dad left the room smiling and I got out of my bed and got ready.

I went downstairs taking very deep breaths. I reached the bottom of the stairs and didn't even notice. I looked up and saw her properly this time, she had light brown hair with light green eyes. She was also a little tall but my Dads still a bit taller, she's also skinny and is wearing a white summer dress with floral design on it.

I stood there for a moment and then quietly said "...hey" not having any idea what to say.

She smiled and said, "You must be Scorpius. I've heard a lot about you from your dad."

I asked, "What's your name?" Not having an idea what to do. My mind is racing with so many thoughts, I can't remember any of them. All I know was that I wanted to leave the conversation and go talk to Albus.

She answered me saying, "My name is Gracie. Let's go sit down and get to know each other." She went and sat on the couch.

I nod, even though I didn't really want to. I just had no idea what to do still so I went along with everything. I sat down but didn't talk at first, then my dad went and sat next to her. I still couldn't believe what was happening. I hoped it was a dream but it felt too real.

Gracie broke the silence by saying, "So, Scorpius tell me about yourself."

I sat there for a second and then I answered, "Well I'm a pure blood. I play quidditch, I draw, I'm a slytherin, and my favorite color is blue. There's not that much to me."

She smiled and started to talk again, "What about friends? Do you have a girlfriend?"

I felt weird like it was a bit personal but I still answered the questions, "Well my best friend's name is Albus and I don't have a girlfriend. I guess a lot of girls fancy me but I don't really know them. The only girl I do talk to is a girl named Rose," I could feel my cheeks get warm when I mentioned her but I still continued, "but we always bicker, she's quite annoying but is Albus's cousin."

I could tell my dad looked surprised at almost everything I said. I think he did because he realized how little he knew about me.

Gracie looked at me after I finished talking and I saw a small smirk on her face and I realized she probably saw me get red when talking about Rose-. Before I could finish what I was thinking my dad started talking, "Actually Scorp, I just realized what day it is and you'll see Albus the day after tomorrow so just leave it. We don't want to trouble them."

"Right, so we still need to go to Diagon Alley tomorrow to get supplies." I said slightly upset but understood. Then I noticed an expression on my Dad's face, he looked upset and guilty. "What's wrong Dad?"

I could see my dad struggling not knowing what to say. He took a deep breath and told me, "Scorp, I won't be able to take you to Diagon Alley. Gracie will take you though." I was really upset. I know it may not seem like a big deal but that's one of the days I get to spend with my dad during the year. I haven't come home for the holidays since my Mum died and Dad always works so I never really see him in the Summer when I am home. Which is why I wasn't that surprised when he looked surprised when he heard that stuff about me. He only knew that I was a pure blood, am in Slytherin, and Albus is my best friend. He doesn't even know much about my friendship with Albus. My Dad patted my shoulder but I just walked away when he did. I turned around before going upstairs. I told him, "It's alright, just losing the one day of the year I talk to my dad and spend quality time with him. It's all perfectly fine, I'll just go shopping with Albus, a person who actually makes time for me."

I went upstairs, I was so pissed off I didn't even know what to do anymore. How was he able to make time for his girlfriend and not be able to spend 1 day with me in the year. It's the only time I actually spend time with him. In 365 days he can't just give me one day.

I decided to write to Albus saying I want him to meet me at The Leaky Cauldron at 10:00 tomorrow.

Dear Albus,

Tomorrow when we go shopping for school, will you meet me at the Leaky Cauldron at 10:00? My dad can't take me this year. I'll explain everything when I see you it's been crazy today at my house.

From, Scorp.

I sent the letter with my family named Rosaline. My Mum named her when we got the owl. I heard a knock on the door a few moments after Rosa left. I responded with, "Go away..." just like last time but this time I was sad and said it quite camly. The door didn't open this time.

The person from outside the door spoke, "Scorp, you know I love you. I'm sorry but I can't go to Diagon Alley tomorrow. I have work, it's an important meeting so I can't miss it." Right when the voice spoke I knew it was my dad. I didn't really want to talk to him so I just left it but he continued. "How about you come home for Christmas this year?"

I really got annoyed. I responded right away, "Absolutely not! You're probably gonna spend it with Gracie." His response made me more mad. "We'll spend it all together as a family."

"You expect me to think of her as family!? I only was polite because I didn't want to be a bad person. But don't EVER expect me to think of that lady as family." I was furious. Part of me wanted to run out the door and slap him. Although the other part of me wanted to stay in my room and not even look at him. I stayed in my room because I knew I would get in trouble if I slapped him. I also knew I would regret it if I did.

I layed down for about half an hour then Rosa came in with a letter. I untied it from her leg and put her back in her cage. I unrolled the letter immediately, it was Albus.

Dear Scorp,

Of course, I'll meet you there. I hope everythings alright. Rose might be there but it's fine because she would leave us anyway since you and her always bicker.

From, Al (Yeah I'm only allowing people who are close to me call me Al so you can to)

I started smiling. Albus never let anyone call him Al especially after 1st year he was even strict about it to his parents. I was kind of hoping I might not see Rose there because I don't want her to see me weak or get into a fight, it really isn't the right time for me. It was quite late so I just got ready and went to sleep.