Beauty and the Beast (Remus Lupin)

44.

Hermione and Ron haven't gotten any better. Ron was now with Lavender Brown. While Rose didn't attend the party, Harry informed her about the two the very next day. Told her about how hurt Hermione had been and how Romilda Vane is trying to sneak him a love potion.

Though Harry asked Luna to Slughorns Christmas party, Romilda was still trying her hardest to slip him something.

Rose and Harry walked into the commons room with Hermione no where to be found and Ron and Lavender sitting together on a chair.

"That's just disgusting..." Rose peered over, "don't they know everyone is around?"

"They never talk too...They're always snogging." Harry said.

"Harry, would you like some Gillywater?" Romilda held out a glass.

Rose walked away and then turned around to perform one of her little so called accidents. Walking back to Romilda she tripped on the rug and bumped into her causing the cup to fall and shatter.

"I'm so sorry! You know me, a bit clumsy." Rose frowned, "well...I guess you've got the mess sorted out..." Rose quickly pulled Harry away near the window away from everyone else.

"Lunas really excited, Ginny told me." Rose said.

"Well now that Peeves claimed I'm in love with her, I think everyone's excited."

"Only people on their right mind would know not to believe Peeves."

"Only you could say that, he doesn't even bother to mess with you. Sometimes I wish I were you..."

Rose laughed, "trust me Harry, you don't. I mean think of someone stabbing your abdomen once a month, or bleeding somewhere you didn't think possible, having to buy new bras every-"

"Ok! I understand." He looked disgusted.

"Not to mention how every man looks down upon a woman and deeming her unworthy of a mans position...especially when she holds more power. It's sad really. How after years, we're still dealing with the same problem. But you're a man, no one will look down at you...except people who are taller." She joked.

"Just because you're the tallest girl here doesn't mean you get to do that." he laughed.

"You've got to get ready for the party. I'm leaving to the burrow tonight since I'm not going. I've got to pack."

"Is Ron going?"

"Are you kidding me? Lavender isn't going to let anyone have him until break officially starts." Rose said loud enough for Lavender to hear.

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The Ministry decided it would be safer for student to travel quickly by floo powder. So Rose travelled through Mcgonagall's office to the burrow.

"Coffee? Tea? Pumpkin Juice? Anything?" Mrs. Weasley asked.

"Coffee is fine, thank you." Rose smiled.

"You can put your things up in Ginnys room. While I get this started."

Rose went up and set everything down on the bed before heading back down. After the quidditch match her mood got a bit better and was able to manage her emotions which led to manageable hair.

"Here you go, dear." Mrs. Weasley handed her a mug as they sat down at the table, "so, how's school so far?"

"So far? Well, interesting to say the least." She took a sip of coffee, "But the good thing is that I'm doing well in all my classes."

"Oh that's excellent! Oh, would you like some fudge?" Mrs. Weasley pushed out a plate.

The one thing no one could resist was her homemade fudge. Everything about it was delightful. The scent of chocolate coming off to the fact that it was so soft and chewy, no crumbs came out. It had a rich chocolate taste and didn't seem as sweet as normal fudge.