{{{rose}}}

[ Normally, she hated the nickname. Everyone
used in such a condescending tone and if there
was one thing she hated it was being talked down
to. Yet from him it came as a soft assurance of
comfort and she scooted closer, her eyes falling
to the floor ]
        ❝ He found out that we’re friends… and just the things
           he said. I’ve just never disappointed him before….and
           the worst part is he brought up mum and what she had
           gone through that night in Malfoy Manor. And I had to
           sit there while everyone looked at me like some kind of
           criminal. I couldn’t cry, I couldn’t let him win. But I just…
           couldn’t hold it in any longer ❞

 ❝Malfoy Manor … he’s really upset , isn’t he ?❞
    It took some courage to bring something like that up . Even Score’s
    father refused to talk about it ; it was a dark day for everyone involved .  
    But there was no way for Scorpius to debunk his anger . If he hadn’t
    known himself , he wouldn’t have wanted people hanging out with him .  
    Malfoys were not known for being the most trustworthy of people . He
    frowned deeply before standing up , nodding towards the entrance hall .  
 ❝Look , Rose , I’m horrified that I did this . It’s my
 fault . I’ll write your father a letter and see if I can
 apologize . Maybe he’ll forgive me . If not , I’m sorry
 to have messed this up for you . I’ll see what I can
 do , okay ? I’m so sorry .❞