[LOG] Getting off the train
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ass_teaWhere: King's Cross Station, Platform 9 3/4
When: The first day of Christmas holidays (late December), 2021 (fifth year)
Alby didn't think he'd stopped grinning all afternoon. He sat with one side pressed to the window side of their compartment, the other side kept comfortably warm by Scorpius; their fingers were intertwined as they stretched out across the seat. Alex and Joe took up the bench on the other side - they'd grown mostly accustomed to Scorp and Alby's (usually tactful) displays of affection, and Alby and Scorp didn't hide them much in front of their dormmates anymore. Or their housemates, really - but then, ever since they'd started using the Chamber of Snogs for their more... intimate study sessions, things had gone much better all around, Alby thought.
He'd firmly put all thoughts of the fact that when the train pulled into King's Cross Station he'd have to part with Scorp for the holidays. He'd also have to face his parents, which was also not high on his list of things he'd like to do, even after the short letter they'd sent him after James and Lily had both written home less than a day after he and Scorp had gotten together. His mother and father seemed all right with the situation on paper, but there was still the possibility he was going to get an earful from, if not them, at least one of his other family members. Uncle Ron had never been too fond of the Malfoys, and Alby was worried what Grandma Molly would say when she found out he was gay. But all of that would come later, and Alby had tried to stick by the creed that there was no point in worrying about things he couldn't control. Even if he did still worry, a little.
As the day wore on and the scenery outside the window changed, though, he grew a bit more thoughtful. He had a plan that he'd been hatching for a few weeks now, and it was going to be time to put it into motion soon enough. He'd rehearsed what he was going to say and how he was going to say it, and now all that was left was finding the right moment. Snuggling back down between the darkening window and Scorp, Alby hoped it would go off as well as he'd planned.
When: The first day of Christmas holidays (late December), 2021 (fifth year)
Alby didn't think he'd stopped grinning all afternoon. He sat with one side pressed to the window side of their compartment, the other side kept comfortably warm by Scorpius; their fingers were intertwined as they stretched out across the seat. Alex and Joe took up the bench on the other side - they'd grown mostly accustomed to Scorp and Alby's (usually tactful) displays of affection, and Alby and Scorp didn't hide them much in front of their dormmates anymore. Or their housemates, really - but then, ever since they'd started using the Chamber of Snogs for their more... intimate study sessions, things had gone much better all around, Alby thought.
He'd firmly put all thoughts of the fact that when the train pulled into King's Cross Station he'd have to part with Scorp for the holidays. He'd also have to face his parents, which was also not high on his list of things he'd like to do, even after the short letter they'd sent him after James and Lily had both written home less than a day after he and Scorp had gotten together. His mother and father seemed all right with the situation on paper, but there was still the possibility he was going to get an earful from, if not them, at least one of his other family members. Uncle Ron had never been too fond of the Malfoys, and Alby was worried what Grandma Molly would say when she found out he was gay. But all of that would come later, and Alby had tried to stick by the creed that there was no point in worrying about things he couldn't control. Even if he did still worry, a little.
As the day wore on and the scenery outside the window changed, though, he grew a bit more thoughtful. He had a plan that he'd been hatching for a few weeks now, and it was going to be time to put it into motion soon enough. He'd rehearsed what he was going to say and how he was going to say it, and now all that was left was finding the right moment. Snuggling back down between the darkening window and Scorp, Alby hoped it would go off as well as he'd planned.
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Date: 2007-11-12 07:49 am (UTC)Finally, Mum looked up to the Malfoys. "Really," she said, her tone much more sure, "you wouldn't. If... you'd be willing to consider it. I imagine Albus and Scorpius might like to see each other over the holidays." Maybe their families wouldn't, but Alby felt proud that his was willing to try. Even if James was looking like he'd rather be anyone's brother right now rather than Alby's. Lily was giggling behind one hand, though she kept glancing up at Draco Malfoy as though she was afraid he might transform into a giant snake at any moment and attack Alby.
Dad was another story. His gaze had wandered back to Draco as well, but his features were, for once, hard to read behind his spectacles. He looked resolute, Alby thought. Or at least he hoped so.
"Yes," Alby finally piped up. "Yes, I would like to see Scorpius over holidays." There - now there was no backing down, he thought, his grin widening just a bit. He turned to Scorp. "I guess I'll see you soon, then," he said, wishing he could make everyone look away so they could have a few more moments alone together, even if that wasn't exactly going to happen. They'd have plenty of time together now, he thought, his mind already beginning to envision the Malfoys' visit. He could show Scorp his room... and if he stayed over, they could even share his bed...
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Date: 2007-11-12 08:12 am (UTC)"We'd love to come if you'll have us," Ora said, glancing at her husband. "Wouldn't we, Draco?"
"Absolutely," Scorpius's father replied after a short pause, his voice sounding a bit like he had a lump in his throat.
"Just as long as we're not in the way," Scorpius's mum said, but Alby's mother replied assured them that they wouldn't. "And I'm sure," she continued, "Scorpius would love to see Albus too."
Grinning, Scorpius nodded. Well, things hadn't gone as badly as he'd expected, though there was still the rest of the holidays at home at the Manor to consider. The dinner at the Potters might well be a welcome escape, depending on how things went over with Grandpa Lucius.
Scorpius was a bit reluctant to let Alby go, he didn't want to think of how different it would be not to have Alby climbing into his bed every night for the next couple of weeks. But he still smiled when Alby turned to him, wrapping his arms around his boyfriend's shoulders. "Yeah," Scorpius said, "I'll see you soon." He buried his nose into Alby's neck and breathed deeply, recalling his boyfriend's scent. It was going to be a few long days until he'd be able to see Alby again.
"I'll miss you," Scorpius said, as they pulled apart a little, his hand lingering on the back of Alby's neck. Bravely he leaned forward and planted a short, chaste kiss on Alby's lips, oblivious to the looks on the faces of family members on either side. "Owl me, okay?"
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Date: 2007-11-12 10:04 pm (UTC)It was a good compromise, Alby thought - it might not be the same as having Scorp to snuggle up against every night, but it was better than spending the entire vacation without him. Maybe under the same roof Scorp and James might even learn to tolerate each other a bit more - detenion together could only do so much, and while Alby was really just glad there'd been no more fights, he still wished James would stop being such a prick about the whole situation. Maybe with Mum and Dad on his side, Alby would be able to convince him...
If Mum and Dad were really on his side, Alby thought - though after the past few minutes, he was beginning to think they really were. He grinned over at Scorp as the other said they'd see each other soon. "Yeah," Alby echoed, finding that his arms slipped around Scorp's waist easily as the other buried his face against Alby's neck for a moment, before pulling away - only to lean forward and kiss him swiftly on the lips.
Alby blinked - well, he supposed that was one way to get their families used to it. He broke into a grin, even as he felt himself flush slightly, concentrating on looking into Scorp's eyes and not at any of their family members around them. "Yeah - I will. I will as soon as we have a date!" he said, before squeezing Scorp's waist and hurrying over to his family, beelining for Lily, because she seemed the least affected of the Potters, grinning and giggling and turning with Alby to head out of King's Cross, with the rest of the Potters trailing silently after.
[OOC: And I think we're pretty close to an ending, if not there already? YAY nobody died! XD]
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Date: 2007-11-12 11:17 pm (UTC)"Hm," Scorpius's father said, a rather non-committal grunt his son couldn't read. Draco moved to help his son with his luggage, and Scorpius did his best to avoid his father's gaze by gravitating towards his mother, and staying silent as his parents conversed in quiet tones in Chinese.
"Albus certainly seems like a charming boy," Scorpius's mum said. "Very clever, too."
"You didn't have to accept the invitation," Draco said, a slight frown to his lips as he looked at his wife.
"Of course I did! I don't think he really left us with a choice," Ora replied, her voice tinged with amusement. She patted Scorpius on the arm. "I can certainly see why you like him."
"Uh, thanks, Mum," Scorpius said uncertainly, looking at his father as well for approval.
"Well," Draco said after a moment's pause as his family found a clear area on the platform where they could Apparate back to the Manor. "It will be interesting to dine with the Potters for the first time." He put a hand on his son's shoulders and looked at him every severely. Scorpius felt himself gulp.
"And you and that Albus Potter seem rather well-suited to each other."
Scorpius beamed, breaking out into a smile. "Thanks, Dad."
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Date: 2007-11-12 11:50 pm (UTC)So...let's say that the Malfoys Apparate into the street in Godric's Hollow they live on, and the party kicks off with a bit of a pre-dinner mixer sort of atmosphere? Some snacks and drinking before dinner?
So it'll be Malfoys, Potters, and Alison's branch of the Weasleys? :D]
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Date: 2007-11-12 11:52 pm (UTC)Sounds like a plan to me! I think they'd definitely invite Alison, George, and Freddy, to at least kind of mediate. XD; I suppose that's as close to being in the middle as you can be!]
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