Fallen Agency LTD

The Screen reads: 7 and a half  MONTHS LATER

INT. ALBUS’S DORM - Night 

(Albus chose a single room so he would have to deal with others when he doesn’t need to. It’s about the size of his room back in his house but with various posters of different bands, a Sherlock Holmes one gifted by Scorpius, on the wall beside his desk there is a bookshelf with various books and ingredients for potions.)

“Why the fuck does he get to have a single bedroom?” James said.

“Wait, you guys don’t have that option?” a Ravenclaw asks. 

“No!”

“Sucks to be you.” Hugo said. Hufflepuff also got offered the same thing.

“How though?” Hermione asked.

“Enlargement charm, the dungeons are pretty versatile.” the prefect explained. 

(ALBUS walks in shuts the door which automatically locks and falls face first onto his bed, it finals were in a month and a half)

(after a beat, there is a knock on the door.)

ALBUS: Come in.(he says miserably) 

SCORPIUS: Albus, Hi!(SCORPIUS said cheerfully)

ALBUS: Albus, Bye! (he says also cheerfully, into his mattress)

SCORPIUS: (Sits on the bed beside him) Okay what’s wrong with you.

ALBUS: Nothing's wrong with me, I’m Albus Potter. First in class. 

SCORPIUS: Don’t lie to me, Potts. You’re clearly upset.

ALBUS: (gives him a glare but relents.) Finals are in a month and a half and I have no motivation what-so-ever to study!

SCORPIUS: Oh shit! Finals!

ALBUS: Watch the language Scorpius. You’re bringing shame upon the Malfoy name. (He smiles into the pillow)

SCORPIUS: Well good, My father has achieved his goal.

“Really Scorpius?” Draco said.

“Dad, you’re not fooling anyone with that. I have photos of your rebellious phase which might mistakenly fall into the hands of the journalists.” Scorpius said

“I’m so proud.” 

ALBUS: What do you want, Scorpius?

SCORPIUS: Well I wanted to swing by the kitchens with you, but let's not do that. 

ALBUS: I could do with some crisps though.

SCORPIUS: Accio Crisps (a bag of crisps fly into his hands) Here. We’re having a study session. Do not give me that look, Watson. You will not let me beat you in Potions without proper preparation. 

ALBUS: (Instantly shoots up in bed. Takes the bag of crisps and gets his notes out.) Oh, You are so on, Sherlock. No one beats me in Potions.

SCORPIUS: (smiles) There’s your motivation.

“You got almost all O’s that year, and the year after that and the year after that.” Ginny said, “So that's why you were so focused, you are such a Slytherin.” 

“Thanks mum.”

ALBUS: You alright with study music or..?

SCORPIUS: Who do you have in mind?

ALBUS: I was thinking, maybe Lana?

SCORPIUS: Who’s ‘Lana’?

ALBUS: Lana Del Rey (SCORPIUS shows no signs of recognition. He looks at him as if he said that he came from Azkaban.) We need to fix that. 

(ALBUS brings out his portable speaker and hooks it up to his ipod. It plays Young and Beautiful.)

MUSIC: Will you still love me when I'm no longer young and beautiful?

SCREEN GOES BLACK WITH THE MUSIC STILL PLAYING IT HAS WORDING: 17 MONTHS LATER

INT.HALLS OF HOGWARTS - MORNING 

(There’s music playing in the background, Young and Beautiful by Lana del Rey. The shot is slow, melancholic. We see an older ALBUS, he looks exactly as he does now, walk the halls with AirPods in, everything was playing in slow-motion, there were people in the sides whispering, he had a feeling that he was the reason why)

MUSIC:Will you still love me when I got nothing but my aching soul?

I know you will; I know you will; I know that you will.

Will you still love me when I'm no longer beautiful?

(someone pulls one of his AirPod out, JAMES. The music abruptly stops.)

“So the Lana obsession started young, huh?” Scorpius asked.

“Scorpius, you have no idea.” James and Lily said having flashbacks to the time Albus made them listen to her for a road trip 5 hours long.

“What’s wrong with Lana?” Both Albuses said. 

“Nothing, love, do not punch me.” S said. 

“Nothing Al, do not punch me.” Scorpius also said. Both the Albuses raised an eyebrow.

“Am I that scary?” Both Albus and A said.

“By the shit you did. Yeah. Yeah, we’re scared.”

“What did you do, Al?” Harry asks, his curiosity peaked.

Albus just gave him an innocent smile. It was twanged with a little sharpness, but no one needed to know.

JAMES: Hey little bro. He said. Good job. Sorry that I made fun of you earlier. (he rubs his neck, awkward.)

ALBUS:(arches an eyebrow, eyes gleaming.)Really? Or did Dad tell you to say that?

JAMES: Nothing, I just felt bad. You’ve already got people prodding at you. (he looks at the students around the two. They rush off.) And for the record I am proud of you, Slytherin gained a valuable student.

ALBUS: Wow. Big words. Big bro.

(It was an inside joke they had,) 

JAMES: Come on, we had a moment. (he whines)

ALBUS: That’s what you get for predicting my future back in year one! 

JAMES: Hey! I can’t help it! I’m just that good. 

(ALBUS rolls his eyes as JAMES ruffles his hair.) 

JAMES: Now, get to class, I’ll have you know that my best friend would kill you if she finds out you’re out of class. She is a prefect you know.

ALBUS: Yes, Yes I do know that. You’ve been telling everyone you find that she is. (He spots a mop of blonde hair) Bye James! (He runs off.)

JAMES: Hmm. A Potter and a Malfoy. (He pauses) How curious.

Albus gives James a look. He blushes in embarrassment. “Sorry, Scorp.”

“No problem, James.” Scorpius replies. 

Alice, his now girlfriend, smiles at him. “You’re sweet, you know that?” 

“As sugar, I know.” James responds.

SCORPIUS: Hey Al. I was looking for you, professor Longbottom called us. 

ALBUS: Why?

SCORPIUS: (Shrugs) I don’t have a clue. He just said to meet him in his office. 

ALBUS: Oh, Alright then, lead on. (he motions the blond.)

INT.NEVILLE’S OFFICE - DAY

ALBUS: Hello God-pa. Did we get in trouble already?

NEVILLE:(smiles) No, Not at all.

SCORPIUS: Hi Professor Longbottom. (he chirps happily)

NEVILLE: Hello to you too, Mr.Malfoy. (After a beat.) Now I’m sure that you’re curious as to why I have called you here.

(SCORPIUS and ALBUS listen intently.)

NEVILLE: There has been a threat. (the kids’ eyes widen comically.) To the Potter and Malfoy families. Actually to all the families who’ve participated in the war. 

SCORPIUS:(panicked) My Mum and Dad—

NEVILLE: Your parents are fine, Scorpius. Malfoy Manor has been under surveillance and protection of the Ministry. 

ALBUS: What about the rest of us? Does James know or— what about Lily, is she alright. Mum’s at one of the tournaments and probably alone and dad— (he rambles off)

NEVILLE: (walks up to Albus and places a hand on his shoulder) Al, Your mum and dad are fine, as soon as we heard about this Ginny was portkeyed back to your home as was Harry. Lily’s with them right now and I’m sure you know how safe Grimmauld Place is. (he says reassuringly)

NEVILLE: (to SCORPIUS who looks a little skeptical about his parents’ safety.) Scorpius, I’m well aware that the Malfoy family and the Ministry don't have a stable relationship, but, I assure you, Aurora Zabini and Aurora Greengrass and Pansy Parkinson and Theodore Nott are on the case. Your aunts and uncles have your manor under protection of the highest form, even with Ministry Surveillance.  

SCORPIUS:(Visibly brightening at that. But in his head he was still miserable, he sucked it up and continued) Thank you, Professor. 

NEVILLE: It’s your right to know. 

ALBUS: Professor, if I may, can we read this letter– er note?

NEVILLE: I really should not. 

SCORPIUS: Please, we’ll do all the extra credit tasks.

ALBUS: (hits SCORPIUS’ arm lightly then composes himself) God-pa, we’re nervous, I’m nervous, and I don’t do nervous. Maybe the note would provide closure? I don’t want to be scared for the rest of the year. (he said, picking at his skin and not daring to look up at him.) Please, Uncle. (he finally looks up, his eyes glistening.)

NEVILLE: (melted, he copies the note and hands it to the boy) Oh fine here you go, I’m trusting you don’t tell anyone. Especially your siblings.

ALBUS: (relieved) Thank you, Thank you. Thank you. (He goes up and hugs him.) Your the best (he whispers) 

NEVILLE: (chuckles) fine fine.(he lets go of the boy and straightens his robes) Now go. Here’s the note for your absence in your first class. It’s transfiguration by the way. (he hands SCORPIUS another piece of paper.)

SCORPIUS: Thanks Professor. 

ALBUS: Bye Uncle. 

INT. CORRIDORS OF HOGWARTS - DAY

(they exit the room and as soon as they’re in the corridor ALBUS wipes his eyes and face turns back to the devilish smirk)

ALBUS: Too. Easy.

SCORPIUS: You fucking shit! (a look of realisation) 

ALBUS: More like ‘Albus you are the shit’ I got us the note, bitch. 

Currently, Albus was covering his face in Scorpius’ jumper while he fought laughter. “I’m sorry!” 

Neville was glaring at the boy. As was Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny and most of the people in the hall. 

“Albus!” 

“What do you want me to say?? I’m Sorryyyyy.”

“Sorry Professor Longbottom,” Scorpius said. 

“I am so disappointed.” Harry said.

“Hey! at least I didn't get caught, you three got caught every frickin’ time!” Albus said, pointing at the older golden trio.

“He is correct on that, we never got caught.” A said, high-fiving S.

SCORPIUS: That was your God-Father, He was our professor, if he found out—

ALBUS: Okay, Goodie-Two-Shoes, Tell me you’re not just a bit curious as to what the note was about.(He raises an eyebrow)

SCORPIUS: Are we skipping transfiguration then? 

ALBUS: Yup. Come with me. 

INT. DARK UNUSED CLASSROOM IN THE DUNGEONS - ??

ALBUS: Here is what Neville gave us,

(The note is shown on screen, 

We have been on you’re tracks for a while now

The redheaded little girl in our sight 

Did you really think just because you’ve won the war,

You’re free to roam?

The ones who’ve betrayed us are under watch

You’re blond boy is studying diligently 

While the brunette plays mischief along with your second born

Even The daughter in the astral tower doesn’t escape our watch.

Be careful Malfoy, Potter, Weasley, Parkinson, Nott, Zabini, Longbottom, Thomas and Lovegood. 

We Watch All. 

ALBUS: What the actual fuck.

SCORPIUS: (shivers) Creepy 

ALBUS: They’re talking about us. 

SCORPIUS: (still dazed) Yes. How… 

ALBUS: We have to do something.

SCORPIUS: What? No!

ALBUS: Okay then, I’ll do something. 

SCORPIUS: (Grabs Albus’ arm) No you are not. These people obviously know who we are.

ALBUS: No, they don’t, It’s common knowledge that Lily goes to public school. Rose is a Ravenclaw and James, James is named after two goddamn marauders of course he plays pranks, they are recorded in the papers, and you, your parents were toppers in school, they know that. But the line about me and James is a lie. 

ALBUS: Think about it, I spend most of my time with you in the dungeons, studying and getting the best grades out of all the Potters. If they actually do watch us, they would have written ‘Your blond boy and the second born studying diligently’ They don’t know shit about us. They copied all their information from the papers. 

SCORPIUS: Then why… They want to scare us. They are planning something which they don’t want us to know. 

ALBUS: Exactly. I plan to find out who. 

SCORPIUS: And I’m guessing you’re gonna pull an Oscar winning performance again. 

ALBUS: Not me, you.

SCORPIUS: Huh? 

ALBUS: Act miserable, you could do happy, I think you can fake sadness for Professor Minnie. 

SCORPIUS: I am miserable,

ALBUS: Great! That makes it easier. 

SCORPIUS: The only reason the Ministry is ‘keeping’ watch over my family is because they think we have something to do with it. If something bad happens who do you think they're going to look at first? Me. (he glares at the shorter brunette) How the fuck do you think that feels. 

SCORPIUS: Albus, do you not get it, a single mishap that I do will be taken out on my family, now throwing in my aunts and uncles in the mix as well. (ALBUS stops walking, no one is in the corridor.) I can’t be an inch out of line or they’re going to put in some shitty explanation to throw them in Azkaban. And I will not let that happen.

ALBUS: (looks him in the eye and then the floor.) Alright then, go to class, tell her I flunked. I’ll handle this. 

SCORPIUS: Why are you so desperate to solve it! 

ALBUS: Because I know that my self sacrificing dad will be eating it all up and will take the first chance to flirt with death again! I will not let him or anyone else die. 

SCORPIUS: And why should I let you do this. 

ALBUS: You can’t stop me, Sherlock. Go back to class. Tell her I’m feeling unwell.

(SCORPIUS rakes his fingers through his hair almost yanking it out. he grabs the brunet's arm before he walks out.)

SCORPIUS: Wait. I’ll come with you.

ALBUS: What. I thought you said—

SCORPIUS: Well, I changed my mind. (ALBUS smiles, this time it was real)  One one condition, If we get caught, You take full responsibility. 

ALBUS: No shit, Sherlock.

SCORPIUS: Fuck you, Watson. Now come on, We have a crime board to map. 

The people of the halls’ faces light up in realisation. Mainly Hermione Granger-Weasley. 

“Thank you, For the tip, Fallen Agency.” 

“Albus?” Harry asks his eyes widen comically, it almost makes Albus laugh, but that would be mean so he doesn’t.

“These guys are too oblivious, What'd Ya say Sherlock, give them an introduction.” Albus said. They both stand up for dramatics. 

“Hello and Welcome to the shit show which is the Case Of The First Five, I’m your first detective, Scorpius Malfoy.” Draco shook his head but smiled at his son's resolve, it’s not everyday that your son solves a murder case quicker than the ministry. 

“And I’m your second detective Albus Potter. We have already solved this one but judging by the fact that it sent future us, I’m guessing this isn’t the only thing we’re gonna solve.” Ginny smiled. Of course her son would be able to solve something most experienced people can’t, he’s a Potter with the determination of a Weasley. 

“Future you’s?” 

“Introduce yourselves please.” Scorpius prods them. 

“Scorpius Holmes Malfoy, descendant of the Holmes as it turns out, and currently working as a full time detective in both magical and no-maj europe.”

“Albus Watson Potter, distant family of the Watsons, Work with Holmes over here in Fallen Agency LTD. We distanced ourselves from you guys because of a— you’ll know why.” 

“Hold the fuck up. WHAT?” Scorpius screams

“I’M RELATED TO WHO NOW??” Albus Screams louder to assert dominance.