Scorpius Hyperion Malfoy

Sanctimonia Vincet Semper

[all-things-rosie]

…I think that somehow I’ve suffered from irreparable brain damage because I’m actually considering this. You too. Because you’re actually suggesting this.

You do realize this is going to ruin everything, right? That precariously balanced friendship that we worked so hard to get at a stable zone is going to tip over? And there’s going to be change, change everywhere, and we’re going to have to tell Albus?

After the ball, then. We should do dinner because dinner is classy. No Albus, no sweaters. Because if we’re doing this we should do it the proper way.

[pure-as-silver]

Yes, well...the Malfoys have always loved to rock the boat. 

Are you certain you want to do this? With me? Even though I've lost...even though I've lost my magic?

[all-things-rosie]

Now you’re describing yourself as stupid, and I’m really starting to get concerned. Should I get Nurse Bri in here? Do you need a check up?

Well, sure, I mean we can grab butterbeers or something right now if you want. In fact, I think Al’s in the Prefect Lounge if you want me to run up and grab him. Make it a fearsome threesome outing.

[pure-as-silver]

No, no, that's not what I mean.

I just...I would say I'm being stupid, really, knowing what I am now...but two things that haven't changed is that Malfoys are still never stupid, and...we've never been afraid to reach for what we want. I'm not asking you to go out and grab a butterbeer as friends, Rose. I have...feelings for you. And I don't want to be just your friend anymore. 

[all-things-rosie]

You should write a book on how to give a backhanded compliment.

You really are a wonderful arguer. Maybe even better than me, but I’ll deny saying that to my dying day. I’m glad that things are good. And I’m glad you’re smiling again. I’ve grown tired of seeing you sad.

[pure-as-silver]

Yeah, well...I guess being in a way makes you see all the things you should have always been grateful for. And...all the things that were right in front of your face the whole time, and you were too stupid to see them.

Rose...would you like to...go out sometime?

[all-things-rosie]

You know, quite honestly I don’t find it all that surprising. Ever since that birthday party James threw you I knew he’d get to you with the muggle clothing. Hoodie looks nice, by the way. 

They really do. How are you? How are things?

[pure-as-silver]

Thanks. You look nice, too. You know, for a Weasley. 

Things are...good. It turns out you don't need magic to argue, and that's all attorneys do, which rather seems like the perfect job for me, don't you think? Especially given all the newly incarcerated members of the Incognito waiting to be tried.

[all-things-rosie]

The mandatory one celebrated in honor of the accomplishments of blah blah blah blah, hey you should crash it. That hoodie is very complementary to my hair.

[pure-as-silver]

Hahaha...yeah...

You know...it wasn't all that long ago that I wouldn't have touched this hoodie with a ten foot pole. Can't you just hear me? "A Malfoy wouldn't be caught dead in that rag." Things really do change, don't they?

[all-things-rosie]

I’m wearing this sweater to that fancy ass ball tonight and no one can stop me.

[pure-as-silver]

What fancy ass ball is that?

[pure-as-silver]

In the Dark of the Full Moon || Open

Scorpius crept through the darkness of the woods, cursing his platinum blond hair for its tendency to reflect the pale light of the moon. His hand grasped a spray of belladonna blossoms, which he absolutely had to dry and preserve before the moon set. His grandfather had been writing him more and more frequently as he aged, and at greater and greater length concerning his obsession with finding a cure for lycanthropy. He was convinced that belladonna was a key ingredient, but it was exceedingly rare outside of the forbidden forest, so Scorpius had decided to pluck some up to send to Lucius. 

But Belladonna had to be gathered by full moonlight - that was the only time it was visible - so Scorpius had had to act like a Gryffindor and venture into the dangerous forest on the night of the full moon, when it would be crawling with werewolves and who knew what else.

That's not true, he scolded himself sharply. Those are just stories they tell the students to keep them from getting lost in here. They would never let dangerous dark creatures like that to lurk around in the woods like this. Still, he wished the black hood on his cloak did a better job of covering up his white fringe. 

Scorpius froze, though, when he heard the crack of a twig behind him. He gripped his wand in a trembling hand and whipped around, his cloak soaring through the air behind him. "Who's there?" he hissed. 

[raelynn-quintin]

I added too much Newt's tail

[raelynn-quintin]

Its for a bruise-be-gone potion. I test things out on myself to make sure it actually works *lifts up sleeve to reveal little bruises on and down her arm* As you can easily conclude, I have not yet found the proper combination. Just the right amount of newt’s tail needs to be added because of it regenerative abilities that can repair the broken blood vessels in said bruises.

[pure-as-silver]

How on earth did you get so beat up?

Have you tried adding lavender petals? The usually help stabilize a volatile potion. 

[raelynn-quintin]

I added too much Newt's tail

Merlin that’s disgusting. Must make a note to not do that again

[pure-as-silver]

The real issue is why you added newt's tail to something you were drinking in the first place?

[pure-as-silver]

All right, well

[all-things-rosie]

…By George, I think he’s got it. Though we could’ve done without the dramatic pauses. Well done Scorpadoodle.

Hold.. Hold on a moment… Derek Walters said that their close friend was Remus Lupin, and Remus Lupin was a werewolf… Wolves unturned on a full moon is obviously referencing werewolves, right?  Do you think that maybe he was trying to find some sort of cure for lycanthropy?

[ruthzuliniak-deactivated2013082]

But is that even possible? Who would be doing something like that? Unless..

We need to figure out the rest of this clue.

[pure-as-silver]

Who cares what he was trying to do? Al is right, it's only important that we figure out where it is and how to get it. 

Slow claps for Rosie, though, for coming with a hypothesis that is both untestable and irrelevant. 

[pure-as-silver]

All right, well

[all-things-rosie]

I’m going to refrain from commenting on that. Whatever helps you sleep at night, darling dearest. *rumples his hair*

Aaand…? What’d you come up with, Wonder Boy?

[ruthzuliniak-deactivated2013082]

Careful Rosie, you might lose that hand.

It better be good, or it doesn’t count as your excuse for not studying with me.

[pure-as-silver]

-snaps his teeth at Rose's hand and then fixes hair- All right, to refresh everyone's memory, this is the riddle we're working with:

To earn the thing you seek to find You’ll have to leave your world behind.

Bow, silver, stone, and gold, and brass Yield to no moonbeam on fair glass

See the thing you’re most desiring But sight alone is not acquiring

You seek the left, but see the right The only truth you see is light

The treasured curse for which you yearn You’ll find when moon is full, but wolves unturned

I haven't figured the whole thing out but check out the parts about "moon is full but wolves unturned" and "no moonbeam on fair glass" 

Because...wait for it...there's a lunar eclipse coming up in about a week. 

[pure-as-silver]

All right, well

[all-things-rosie]

So busy saving the world that I think he’s forgotten about exams, Al.

All the hair product has finally affected his mind.

[ruthzuliniak-deactivated2013082]

Finally? Hasn’t the hair product been there since he was born? 

Anyways, what are you doing to “save the world”, Mister Hero?

[pure-as-silver]

I will obviously ace all the exams and pull in the highest marks in the class and my hair will look awesome while I do so. 

For your information, I've been agonizing over this stupid riddle to help us find that damnable knife. 

[pure-as-silver]

All right, well

I hope you've both enjoyed your little retreats from the world while I've been trying to save it. 

[carter-the-hufflepuff]

It's kind of warm out.

[carter-the-hufflepuff]

Why thank you.

Hehe I don’t know haven’t seen them since the first time I beat their ass

[pure-as-silver]

Good boy.

Don't worry, I don't expect a thank-you gift. 

[carter-the-hufflepuff]

It's kind of warm out.

[carter-the-hufflepuff]

Who said I was pretending? *winks*

[pure-as-silver]

You cheeky prat. 

Well if there's one thing a Malfoy loves, it's being admired. How have you been? With the bullies, I mean. 

[carter-the-hufflepuff]

It's kind of warm out.

[carter-the-hufflepuff]

Oh hehe well um… That’s hot- or cool… heh.

[pure-as-silver]

It's all right, little puff.

No need to pretend I'm not sexy. 

[carter-the-hufflepuff]

It's kind of warm out.

[carter-the-hufflepuff]

Really?! Yes!!!

Grab your trunks and let’s go!!

[pure-as-silver]

I think I'll just go in the buff.