Where's Luna?

Rating: K

Discliamer: I do not own Harry Potter nor any of the characters.

Summary: A conversation in the moonlight. neville/luna

Looking up from her book Hermione surveyed the library. Noticing something wrong she closed her book and inspected the room. Suddenly it dawned on her.

"Neville, where's Luna?"

Looking up from his potions assignment Neville suddenly frowned and started chewing the top of his thumb as he tried to remember. Swiftly a curious little smile started to form on his face as he replied,

"Oh, she's sitting outside I think. I'll go find her."

Snapping his books quickly shut he hurried out of the portrait hole. Raising an eyebrow Hermione looked out the window. Smiling as she opened her book again, she wondered how long it would take Neville to realize that it was completely dark outside.

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Saying that he was scared was a major understatement.

He was terrified.

Hearing a snap near him he held his breath as he peered in the darkness. Hearing a large rustle he gave a startled yelp as something flew out of the nearby tree.

"Oh god it's coming closer."

Letting out a long breath he relaxed as a barn owl flew over him, close enough to be seen by his Lumos charm.

Peering through the darkness towards where he assumed the lake would be he stopped when he saw a faint flicker of light. Walking cautiously towards the source of light he gave a slight exhalation of breath when he saw the outline of Luna.

"Luna?"

Turning her head she smiled as he came closer to the tree she was sitting under.

Calming his nerves he sat down beside her and offered her the extra scarf he brought with him. Taking the scarf from his hands he blushed as her hand gently brushed his but he quickly turned his head to hide his face from her view.

"S-so….what are y-you doing out here when it's so late?"

Feeling his blush fade he turned his head and looked quizzically at her. He watched as she looked up at the dark outline of the tree with a dreamy expression on her face.

"Hmm…. I thought I'd find some shade..."

Looking around Neville was definitely confused. The only thing that provided any source of light was his and Luna's wand and of course the moon.

"Ok…..well I was just wanting to, you know…just um… check on you to ah…make sure you where okay."

Scratching the back of the head felt his face once again heat up as he stumbled on the words threatening to explode from his mouth.

Luna once again smiled at him not noticing or at least caring about the fact that Neville was about to faint for nerves.

"Well, that's very nice of you."

Glancing at the moon and taking a long deep breath he subconsciously bit his lip and looked her in the eye.

"Can I m-maybe escort you back to the castle?"

Noticing the trace of a blush lining her cheeks he smiled broadly as she gave a magnificent smile and took his hand her hers.

"I'd love for you to."

Standing up with Luna's hand still in his, he waited for a moment as she walked slowly up to the castle and stopped to wait for him. Briefly glancing at the moon he gasped as it reflected against Luna making her shimmer against the dark night.

He then realized that he'd never known how beautiful the night really was.

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