Paradox

You're just a joke, silly boy

So unworthy, such a coward

Always shy and scared

What makes you a Gryffindor, again?

That's right; nothing

Absolutely n o t h i n g

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She's a bigger joke- if you want to know

A silly girl who believes in the unbelievable

Magic is real, princess- not fairytales

What makes her a Ravenclaw?

She's lunatic- everyone says so

But you find her courageous, don't you?

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Because she dares speak her mind

And fears nothing and no one

You admire how she's always so untouched by harsh words

And how she's so u n i q u e that it hurts

It's a paradox- it truly is-

But Luna Lovegood is the most down-to-earth person you know

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Your family never expected much of you

And you don't know how to make them proud

Nor do you know what you did to disappoint them

You're Neville Longbottom and you just wish you were someone else

But you're glad she considers you a friend

Because like that you might steal some of her s h i n e

.

It's been years and you're not afraid anymore

You've now found your place in this world

Forced from a war that seems to have no end

But you now know you can fight

At least for her

My first freeverse: Luna/Neville- the only non-canon couple I absolutely adore!

For Claire! Sorry, my birthday present is so late:( All the best!

Beta read by ESSie: thanks for all the suggestions and good words:)