This Chapter is told in journal reports and texting conversations

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September 1, 2022

When Hugo found me, I almost felt defeated. I am in my room right now, packed and ready to go. I skipped breakfast to avoid looking at my parents. They still are pretending like they love me, that stupid shtick. 

September 4, 2022

Scorpius wants to know what's bothering me so much. I don't know if I should tell him. 

September 5, 2022

Alice keeps saying she's worried about me. So, people are actually noticing how I feel. That's just fantastic. 

September 7, 2022

Professor McGonagall tried to get me to talk about my emotions. Telling her how I feel  right now would be rocket science. 

Messaging, September 10, 2022

Scorpius: Hey Rose?

Rose: Mm hm?

Scorpius: What is going on? tell me please. You can tell me about anything. 

Rose: I can't tell you. 

Scorpius: Rose please?

Rose: It's complicated. 

Scorpius: Rose, I'll understand. 

Scorpius: Rose?

Scorpius: Rose?


September 15, 2022, Scorpius's journal

Rose is showing signs of depression. I'm going to text her parents about it. 

Messaging, September 16, 2022

Scorpius: Hermione?

Hermione: Scorpius? What is it?

Scorpius: It's Rose. She hasn't been acting like herself. It's almost like she's blocking anyone from figuring out how she's feeling. 

Hermione: I'll talk to her. 

September 20, 2022, Hermione's  journal

I tried talking to Rose today, but she just said, "It would make me feel better if you would just tell me the truth and stop lying to me. I am really worried about her. 

Messaging, October 31, 2022

Hugo: Rose, you have been acting weird. What is it?

Rose: Nothing. 

Hugo: This is not nothing. Tell me please! 

Rose: When you're older. 

Hugo: You are worrying our parents sick!

Rose: Yeah right. 

Hugo: What is going on? Mum and Dad love you!

Rose: Oh yeah. And Delphi is the nicest person I know. 

Hugo: Rose, please. 

Hugo: Rose? 

Hugo: Rose?

November 24, 2022, Albus's journal

Rose has been distant and separated ever since she went missing and came back. I don't know what to think. I am trying to talk to her, but she is sad and slightly surly all the time. I hope she's all right. 

December 20, 2022, Rose's journal

I am done with people trying to talk to me! My parents hate me and they are still acting like they care! I wish I could tell my friends, but they wouldn't understand. And my parents are playing dumb about why I'm sad. I tried to make it so that I wouldn't have to go back home for Christmas, but McGonagall said I should spend time with my family. The Zodiac got a kick out of me being sad, how surprising. Eye roll. 


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