SCORP POV
The ball's been in full swing for a while now, and we're all just enjoying it and finally being able to legally drink champagne really is quite the bonus. All of a sudden, the DJ started playing a slow song and I quote 'for all the lovebirds out there'. How original. Cheesy or not, all the couples started dancing together and others just randomly asked one another to dance. Of course, James dragged Cass towards the dancefloor, but even Fred asked Britt to dance and William asked Lucy. I can just feel James smirking at the back of my head and Fred is seriously grinning at me like a maniac. Merlin I hate them. "Dance with me, Zabini?" I stated more than asked Isi before leading her onto the dancefloor as well. "Such a charmer" she grumbled, but followed me none the less.
DRACO POV
I was getting quite tired of not being able to kiss Hermione whenever I wanted, so when the DJ changed the music, I decided I'd put an end to this messing around. Hermione stood with her back turned to me, talking to her niece Paige and her husband on the other side of the room. "Can I have this dance, Granger" I asked her from behind. "That's Malfoy to you" she replied sassily. "Oh let me have this fun, it's been 18 years since I last called you Granger" I smirked. "You're an idiot" she laughed "Your idiot" I winked at her "Sorry to steal her away from you, but I already had to miss my wife long enough" I chuckled at the couple and escorted Hermione to the dancefloor. "Have I already told you how beautiful you look tonight?" "No, I don't think you have Mr. Malfoy" "Well then, Mrs Malfoy, you look absolutely breath-taking. Literally. And I love the colour, very Slytherin of you" I winked at her.
SCORP POV
I pulled her closer and I laid my hands on her waist. She put her arms around my neck, but I couldn't help but notice a small blush creeping onto her face. I chuckled "Are you blushing, Zabini?" "Shut up, Malfoy" she quietly sneered as she covered her cheeks with her hands. I took them right back and put them on my shoulders again "Don't, you're cute when you're blushing" I flirted. This only resulted in her blushing even more. "You know, the only other time I saw you this red is when we got dared to kiss each other back in fifth year. You'd almost think you got a thing for me, Zabini" I winked at her. She didn't respond and turned her head away from me. "Wait... Isi?" I gently turned her head, making her face me "Isabelle?" "You called me Isabelle..." she muttered in disbelief "Well yeah, that's your name isn't it?" I chuckled. "Hey, talk to me Isabelle" I asked her with concern. I've never known this girl to be so quiet. "Fine, yes I like you" she whispered just loud enough for me to hear. "Wait, come again?" now I was the one not believing what I just heard. "Oh Merlin, I like you okay, I really like you. I think I've liked you ever since fourth year and then we kissed in the fifth and I knew it for sure ever since. And I know it's stupid cause we're practically brother and sister and I feel so ridiculous for telling you right now but yeah I guess I had to tell you one day or another but please just forget about it so it won't get all weird and awkward between us and..." she rattled on. I couldn't hold my excitement anymore and pressed my lips against hers. She froze when I kissed her like that, but she quickly kissed me back passionately. "Shut up Zabini, I really like you too" I muttered in between kisses.
"FINALLY!" I heard James and Cassie shout somewhere behind me. Great, once again we attracted an audience. "Took you guys long enough" James grinned. "James, mate, please take this in the best way possible, but shut the fuck up".
DRACO POV
"Cough it up, Zabini" I grinned at Blaise, who had been dancing next to Hermione and I with Luna. He discreetly handed me the 50 pounds before turning back towards Scorp and Isi. "Oi, you'd better treat my daughter like the princess she is, Malfoy". Scorp grinned "I promise" he answered Blaise, but looked directly in Isi's eyes. I taught him well. "Isabelle Zabini, will you officially be my girlfriend?" he asked, not taking his eyes off of her. She nodded in response, before engulfing Scorp in another kiss. All around us whispers emerged "Malfoy?" "My daughter?" Oh well, I guess the cat's out of the bag now. "What did you expect, he's my son" I smirked at him. The whispers quickly turned into full out gossip because two of the most eligible bachelors turned out to having children. I put my arm around Hermione's shoulders and pulled her closer to me. "We're going to need a bigger table for family dinners, love" I joked and kissed her on her head. Of course we don't, but I wanted to make it obvious that I'm taken, especially for that Cynthia woman who claimed to be my fiancée. Speaking of, why haven't I heard any screeching in a while?
BRITT POV
"Gee, did you guys miss us so much that you've all gone quiet without us?" Oh shit, that shrill voice could only belong to one person. Mother. Did they actually manage to go cake up their make-up during these revelations? Their time management really is on point (hint the sarcasm). I guess we're in for another show then. "This ought to be good" I whispered to Fred. He's so amazing by the way! Is it possible to start getting feelings for someone you've only met yesterday?
When Taylor emerged out of the bathroom, she made a beeline for Scorp who still had his arm around Isabelle's shoulder. "Hey Scorpius, save me a dance later tonight?" she flirted, completely ignoring Isabelle standing there. Oh boy, if I wasn't ashamed of my family already, I definitely am now. "Nah I'm good, I'd rather dance with my girlfriend" he winked at Isi. "What? Girlfriend? Scorpius I thought you said you only did fun?" she said confused but still trying to flirt. "I do, she is the fun" he replied cheekily and grinned. "Seriously?!" Isi slapped him on his arm. "Don't worry, love, I was only joking. Partly" he smirked, which only resulted in another whack against his arm. "Ow woman!" he exclaimed "Serves you right, you git" she smirked back at him. Match made in heaven.
In the meantime, aunt Cynthia, not in the slightest touched by the humiliation of her niece, has made her way over to Hermione and Draco "Hermione dear, do you mind if I dance with my fiancée now?" she asked shamelessly, in a sickeningly sweet tone. The entire 'Chosen Family' burst out in laughter, except for Draco who tried so hard to not burst out laughing too. "What's so funny?" Cynthia wondered bewildered. "By the way, why are you dancing with Draco? Shouldn't you be dancing with your husband?" my aunt put her hands on her hips and looked at Hermione accusingly. "I am the husband" Draco assured her, a smirk plastered on his face. Cynthia was at a complete loss of words, so grandma Courtney interfered "Mr. Malfoy, how dare you say such lies? You are engaged to my daughter, not to that.. that Beaver!" she spat out in disgust. I can't believe she just said that! I've never been more ashamed of my grandmother than right this instant. Scrap that, she's not my grandmother anymore. In less than a second, the entire Chosen Family stepped up and looked ready to kill. "Mrs. Granger!" Narcissa Malfoy bellowed. "I won't have anyone, and I mean absolutely no one, talk about my daughter-in-law like that. So I suggest you excuse yourself profusely to her right now and leave this hotel to never return together with your daughters and nieces before I drag you out by your cheap extensions myself." She threatened. Shit that woman is scary when she wants to be.
After Courtney muttered an apology to Hermione and Draco, Narcissa addressed Clarissa and Roger "I'm very sorry I had to do that to your daughter Roger, Clarissa. I hope you can forgive me for my outburst but it had to be said." "Of course Narcissa, don't you worry about that, she's no daughter of mine anymore. I'm ashamed to call you a Granger, Courtney" he looked at her disappointed "Now, I believe it's time you, Amber, Cynthia, Ashley and Taylor pack your bags and leave this hotel." The five of them didn't dare to look at Roger as he said that, and started to leave. Amber started to turn back to me, but Roger interfered again "Britt is staying here and she's also not going to be living with you any longer. We'll send for her stuff sometime this week and after that, you're not seeing her ever again." I couldn't contain my happiness, so with tears in my eyes, I ran up to Roger to hug him as if my life depended on it. "Thank you! Thank you so much!" I sobbed. "I'm sorry we haven't interfered any sooner baby girl" Clarissa looked at me, guilt written all over her face. I didn't know what to say. I'm so relieved right now that I engulfed her in a hug as well.
DRACO POV
All the while during the fight, the rest of the room had turned eerily quiet but now that things started to end, they all awkwardly returned to their own business. Roger noticed as well "We're very sorry for interrupting your evening with our commotion, but the night is still young and I hope you'll all be enjoying the ball again soon, and joining us in celebrating the birthday of Harry. Happy birthday son. To Harry!" Roger raised his glass and every single one in the room did the same "To Harry!". The DJ subtly put the music back on, and soon after, the guests started to enjoy themselves again like before. Hermione let go of my hand and walked towards her grandparents. Knowing her, she's guilty of how things turned out, so I decided to follow her. "I'm so sorry this all happened because of me" Hermione started but Clarissa grabbed her hand. "Hermione dear, none of this is your fault. Courtney has always been like this, and if anything, we are sorry that we couldn't raise her to be a better woman. I know you're feeling guilty, but that is absolutely unnecessary. We knew this had to happen at some point, but it's a shame it had to happen tonight of all nights." She reassured her. "Now, darling, stop feeling guilty. Draco dear, please take her dancing until she's smiling again. We're going to go back to our room. The evening has been eventful enough for two 85-year olds. So please stop worrying, we're fine and we're going to be fine and enjoy the rest of your evening." Hermione and I wanted to protest, but Clarissa spoke up again "We'll see you in the morning" she winked at us, with a hint of obligation in her voice that somehow only grandparents knew how to use.
"Come on, you heard your grandmother, I'm taking you dancing Mrs Malfoy" I grinned at her. She reluctantly followed until we were in the middle of the dancefloor again. As if on cue, the DJ put on another slow song and I wrapped my arms around her. "Oi dad" Scorp and Isi danced next to us "you still owe me money" he smirked. "You don't think I noticed, smartass?" I retorted and I quickly handed him the 50 pounds I got from Blaise earlier. "You two bet again?" Hermione chuckled. "Ah yeah, dad didn't think the Fake Five would be as bad as you described them to be and I thought they would" Scorp smirked and pulled Isi away from us to go dance somewhere else. Smart boy. "You bet against me?" Hermione asked incredulously. "Some husband I have" she muttered. "I'm sorry love" I put on my puppy dog eyes "I promise I'll make it up to you?" I asked innocently. "You'd better, ferret" she chuckled. "Oh I will Mrs Malfoy, starting tonight" I winked at her. She rolled her eyes, knowing what I was hinting at, and pulled me in for a passionate kiss. If this is any indication, I know who will not be sleeping tonight.
