"Luna?" Harry Potter whispered softly into her ear, each word dancing around her heart like a Crumple-Horned Snorkack. Luna closed her eyes as he continued, "I can't imagine life without you..Promise you'll love me forever?"
"Yes Harry...oh yes..." BEEP BEEP BEEP
"Luna! LUNA! Wake up already! GET UP!" Ugh. Why did I have to buy the talking alarm clock? "Accio Clock!" It flew over to her, and she gently turned the gears on the side of the clock. Perhaps charming that muggle clock wasn't such a great idea after all..and not just because it took me from Harry… Luna was tired of it all being just a dream. But what could she do? Harry worshipped the ground Ginny Weasley walked on, and Luna was always just that strange girl from Ravenclaw who believed in Nargles and Wrackspurts. Not to mention that Ginny was one of the few friends she had, and she wasn't about to lose that. No, Harry was Ginny's, and she was just going to have to accept that. "Luna!! GET UP!" It wasn't the clock this time. Reluctantly, Luna yawned and got up from her bed, checking underneath it for Gulping Plimplies, as she got dressed and grabbed her books, leaving her dreamland where thestrals roamed free and Harry Potter was hers.
Luna ran her fingers through her long, dirty blond hair as she stared at Harry from across the Great Hall. "…And the mandrakes are thriving this year! Luna? Luna are you listening?" Neville longbottom said as he took a large sip of pumpkin juice. "Hm? Oh, yes, grand Neville!" she replied dreamly. "Luna, are you alright? You seem so lost lately..even for you," He said, grinning. "Oh yes, I'm fine . I've just been thinking about someone…" She smiled. "But that's not important..what were you saying?" She said, looking at Neville this time. "Yeah…mandrakes..well yeah, they've been..uh..will you go out with me?" He said, and as soon as he did, Luna could tell he regretted it. "I mean, only if you, uh, want too.." Well, he has always been a great friend. Always there for me. He really is a sweet boy. But Harry…no, Luna, its time to get over him. I have to get my mind off of him. "I'd love to Neville!" she said happily. No one had ever asked her on a date before. Neville's eyes grew wide with glee. Apparently, no one had never accepted a date with him, either. "Great! Wonderful! Perfect! I mean, uh, where do you want to go?" He said hastily. Luna giggled and said amusingly "Neville, afternoon classes start in 10 minutes!" Neville blushed. "Oh, right. Well how about tommarow night? I'll meet you at the Ravenclaw common room, and we could go to Hogsmeade or something." "Sounds great Neville! I'll see you there," She replied with a smile as she picked up her books and walked away toward Transfiguration. Neville sighed. Finally, I have something to love other than Herbology.
"A date? Luna that's wonderful!!" Ginny exclaimed. "Now you, Neville, Harry and I can double!" The last thing I need is to see Harry… Luna thought. "I don't know Ginny, maybe next ti—"
"No trouble at all! I won't take no for an answer! Tommorow night, the four of us at Hogsmeade!"
Luna looked at herself in the mirror, staring at her stringy blonde hair with contempt. What should I wear? What should I do? What should I say? And Harry…? Luna groaned and looked through her closet again before finally deciding on her favorite yellow dress. She couldn't believe she had agreed to go on a double date with Harry coming along. This could be such a disaster! And then something hit her…perhaps it would make Harry..jealous? Luna smiled in spite of herself. Maybe this date wouldn't be so bad after all.
"Four butter beers please!" Harry said to the barman at the Three Broomsticks. "This ones on me, guys." He said smiling. Such a sweet guy..Luna thought.
"So Neville, how did you and Luna meet?" They all laughed. Funny too.
"Very funny Harry. Anyway, wasn't it just terrible in potions today?" Neville grumbled. They all nodded in agreement. "What were we all expecting? We all knew this year that things would only get worse with Snape." Ginny replied.
"If only he had a heart." Luna said. "At least you have one, Luna.." Neville said looking at her. Ginny nudged Harry, smiling. "He's going to do it!" She whispered.
"Do what?" Harry asked. Ginny rolled her eyes. "You'll see…"
"Neville…" Luna said dreamily. But she was cut off and as Neville kissed her, she found herself kissing him back. Harry felt a surge of jealousy and anger at Neville.
"Neville! What are you doing!?" Harry said standing up. " Harry!!" Ginny said angrily. "Your ruining the moment!"
"What are you playing at?" Harry continued. "I'm kissing my girlfriend, you have a problem with that?" Neville exclaimed, giving Harry a warning look. Girlfriend? Luna thought with a smile. " I..uh..sorry. I didn't know what hit me." Harry said, blushing as he sat down. "Perhaps it's the Wrackspurts. They just came out of hibernation, you know," Luna said, grinning. They all laughed, and Neville felt a rush of affection toward her. She's perfect. He thought.
As Harry and Ginny walked back to Gryffindor tower, Harry couldn't believe what he had done. Why did I do that? Its not like I care about her.. she can go snogging anyone she wants…I don't care.. Or did he?
"Harry. Harry!! Are you listening?" Ginny said. "I said I love you,"
"Oh..I..uh.." Harry stammered. "Harry?" Ginny's voice had gotten shaky, her eyes filling up with tears. "I have to go!" He said, running off and leaving Ginny stunned and confused.
"You did WHAT?" Ron asked angrily. "I didn't tell her I loved her." Harry replied with a twinge of guilt. "What are you playing at? That's my sister's heart you just broke!" Ron said, giving him a scathing look. "Harry, I thought you really cared about her. I thought you did love her." Hermione said gently.
I thought I did too. I thought I was in love with her.. He thought.
But something had definitely changed.