That day was the same as any other day. Al and Melisandre bickering yet again, James throwing food at little Lily Potter, and Scorpius trying to win over Rose yet again.

Except the fact that Melisandre had brought over a special guest. James Potter's bestfriend, Brandon Jr.

Also known as Melisandre's fake boyfriend for the moment to make Bagel stay away.

Brandon had been begged by both James and Rose to help their dear friend Melisandre from Bagel's harassment. Bagel had never gave up, he chased her down halls, tried to eat with her, tried going to the girls dorms even. All the girls were angry with Melisandre who just pushed it off cause they all hated her either ways. She never understood why.

Probably because she hated Albus Severus Potter, the hot mysterious son of Harry Potter. Or cause Albus Severus Potter hated her. It didn't matter to her either ways.

"He's looking at you." Brandon whispered, leaning closer to her. She looked up to see Bagel staring at her with a sneer from the Slytherin table.

Of course it was technically wrong to not be sitting with your houses during meal time but she had told the professors who understood and gave her an exception.

When her eyes met with Bagel's he had mouth something to her.

'Stop playing hard to get, babe.' And he smirked.

Brandon Jr. had never felt so much cringe in his life. He was known as the best actor in Gryffindor, and his talent was unknown to other houses.

He cleared his throat before shouting across the hall.

"Get off her back you bloody beast. Can't you tell she's not interested, besides she has a boyfriend." He yelled loudly, before sitting down.

Everyone had turned to stare at them. Brandon smirked in success before throwing his arm around Melisandre, who was blushing.

Al eyed Melisandre before scoffing.

"Didn't know you had to resort to being a slut just to reject a guy." He murmured, hoping no one heard but Melisandre had heard. And she was absolutely pissed.

"Slut?" She hissed. Al looked at her surprised before clicking his tongue.

"I'm just being honest, Malfoy."

"My name is Melisandre. Maybe you should learn my name before deciding what I am, Albus." She sneered at him. He bit his lip.

He lost. He had to admit it, he lost.

"Whatever." He looked away and stuffed food into his mouth.

Melisandre smirked in victory.

While Brandon had watched the whole exchange. He never understood why the two had hated each other so much, rather why they had so much sexual tension. He had gave up on Melisandre just because he thought she had a crush on Al. Being begged to become her boyfriend, or fake boyfriend at least, was a dream to him. A dream he never thought would be so close.

His arms were still around Melisandre when James had poked his arm with a pout on his face.

"You can let go now, you know." James whispered. Brandon chuckled.

It was not like Brandon liked Melisandre anymore, he may have found her amazingly pretty and gorgeous, but he had already gave up. Why keep on looking at someone when you know they would never look back?

At least that was what he thought.

James watched at Brandon pondered for a moment before dropping his arm and started to dig in his food.

"What class do you have after?" He asked after he swallowed his first bite.

"Um... Oh it's charms." Melisandre answered after thinking for a second. Brandon smiled.

"I'll walk you to class." He winked making her blush again, looking back down at her food.

Scorpius's mouth had been hanging open since Melisandre had decided to sit next to Brandon instead of him. And it stayed open the whole time.

He poked Al in the ribs making Al squeal softly.

"What?" He leaned into Scorpius and whispered.

"I think my sister likes Jr." Scorpius glared at the boy who was teasing his little sister.

"Something is definitely up with their feelings." Scorpius hissed before stuffing a bunch of beans into his mouth, glaring at the girl in front of him. And it happened to be Rose, who looked offended.

Al quietly processed what Scorpius had said as he stuffed another spoonful into his mouth. He looked up to see Melisandre blushing at something Brandon had said.

Al squeezed his fork and stared at James, who winked at Al. James was definitely thinking that his plan to get Bagel away was working.

Al didn't think so. And he didn't think Melisandre liked Brandon either.

He squeezed his fork before dropping it by accidentally with a clang to his plate, making people stare at him.

Melisandre was looking at the across from her grimly, her mouth twisted in distaste.

"Sorry." He whispered, smiling softly at Rose who had screamed in surprise.

He sighed, what was wrong with him today?