A/N - Once again, this is my first time writing a Doctor Who fanfiction, so don't hate me if it isn't the best. Anyway, read, review, enjoy.


I wasn't certain if I should tell him my name, what with him being a stranger and all. But there was a certain look to him and his face that kind of gave off a sense of trust. He continued smiling at me even though my wand was still pointed at him.

"I- I'm Lun-".

"Luna Lovegood".

"Y-yes. How did you-".

"Know your name? I know many things about you. For example, those are Dirigible Plums you wear on your ears, that unique necklace of butterbeer corks around your neck is for luck. Judging by how old you look, I'd say you're starting your first year at Hogwarts-", wow he talks fast. And why won't he stop rubbing his hands together? "I know for a fact your classmates have given you the nickname Loony, don't worry, I'll never call you that, because trust me, it will wear off. Your parents are Xenophilius and Pandora, no relation to the box, and you're an only child. Oh, and you have a certain love for pudding". He finally finished, looking smug. "Did I get that right?".

"What? No!", I said, astounded. His face fell.

"Don't you like pudding anymore?".

"Not that!".

"Oh. Was that the only thing I got right? But I'm never wrong! Sometimes". He kept mumbling, and pulled out what I thought was a wand. Good thing I had mine already out. But he didn't point it at me, instead he pointed it at the blue box. The stick made a very high pitched noise, nothing like I had ever heard before.

"Sir, who are you?".

"I already told you, I'm the Doctor, you're Luna Lovegood, and we are in the Forbidden Forest correct?", he said, putting his stick away and looking at me again. I nodded. He didn't seem threatened by my wand, couldn't blame him really, the only spells I knew so far were simple ones; none that could overpower him anyway. "Wait, if we're in the Forbidden Forest, then why are you here? Normally students aren't allowed".

"I saw your, box, fall from the sky. And being a Ravenclaw, I had to see what happened".

"Ah, yes Ravenclaw. The best house at Hogwarts in my opinion". I felt happy to hear that, as I slowly lowered my wand; he didn't really seem the criminal type.

"Were you in Ravenclaw? You seem to know a lot about me. And I've never met you".

"No, I never attended Hogwarts. But if I had, I'm sure I would have been in that house just like you and your father. Ol' Xeno, good man". I immediately put my wand behind my ear.

"You knew my father?". He smiled a bigger smile once he saw he had gotten my full attention.

"Of course! I met him and your mother before you were born. Xeno and Pandora treated me like family. Her hormones though". He seemed to shudder at a memory. I frowned.

"You knew my parents? They never mentioned you". He looked offended.

"Ah well. They were too busy with you to pay attention or travel with me. Instead I had bigger things to see, stranger places to be, so much more to learn!".

"In your, box?", I asked.

"It's not just a box, Luna. It's a time machine. More specifically, it's called the Tardis, which stands for, Time and Relative Dimension in Space". I did my best to take in what he said.

"I'm sorry, Si-, Doctor. I believe in a lot of things but, there's no such thing as a time machine". I was a bit hesitant when he walked towards me, kneeling down to my level, moving his face very close to mine. I got a bit uncomfortable but didn't back down.

"Really? The girl who goes to a school for magic, and the girl who believes in things nobody else does, doesn't believe time travel is real?", he asked, sounding exasperated. I realized how ironic that was and managed a smile.

He returned a smile, and with one finger, he tapped my nose, stood back up and walked over towards the bo-, I mean Tardis? I stood beside him as he leaned against a corner and snapped his fingers. The doors had opened, and as I covered my mouth, expecting another cloud of smoke to come bursting out towards us, but it never came. I uncovered my mouth, not taking my eyes off the Doctor, still trying to convince myself he maybe worked at St. Mungos. Or maybe even Gringotts, he was certainly dressed for it, minus the burned holes still on his shirt.

He continued smiling as he gestured that I go inside the box. I was hesitant at first, not knowing what I would see. The minute I walked in, there was a different swooshing sound and a lot of small noises could be heard. I stood open mouthed, not believing what I saw.

Inside, it was SO much bigger on the inside! In the center there was a circular console lined up with buttons, levers, and a lot of blinking lights. There were three or four screens above the console that read possibly another language I didn't understand. I kept turning myself to get a look at everything. The walls had lights which made the space more pleasant than the floor and the stairs had looked, because they were made of metal.

Wait, it had a staircase!? The more I looked around this place the more unrealistic it seemed. "Wh-, what!?", was all I could muster before running back outside and taking another good look at the box. It was still small on the outside, same tall build that looked as though it couldn't fit more than eight people. I quick ran back in the box, and stared at the Doctor, who leaned against the console, having a laugh at me. I guess he has shown other people before and my reaction was the same as theirs.

I looked at him, not thinking my eyes could look as wide as they normally did.

"I know, I know, it's bigger on the inside", said the Doctor, rather smug.

"And are you sure you're not a wizard? My father told me there are spells that can do this sort of thing". He chuckled. I hoped he wasn't laughing at me. Enough people do that already.

"No, not a wizard. Must be nice, though". He straightened his bow tie.

"Is this your home?", I asked, not liking his expression, the way it turned hard, and fierce.

"In a way", was all he said. I looked into his eyes and saw a wild side to them, a side that made it seem he wasn't looking in one place in particular. Wanting his friendlier smile to come back, I slowly approached, and stood in front of him.

"So, can it really go back in time?", I asked, changing the subject. Thankful when his smile came back.

"Anywhere, through time and space. I can go and do whatever I want. I've had loads of adventures and even more just waiting for me. Great lands, new civilizations, different planets. All waiting for me". When he stopped talking, I took notice to how quiet it was. The lack of voices and presence was a bit heartbreaking.

"You must be lonely".

"No, no, I've had companions before. but they, they-", his eyes went wild again, not focusing on anything, and getting lost in thought. He snapped out of it and smiled at me. "Would you like to come with?", he asked. I took a step back.

"What?".

"With me. Come with me on an adventure. Better than being at school, right? Granted it is an amazing school. But it can't compare to all of time and space!", he said cheerfully, causing me to smile again. "Is that a yes?!".

"I don't know. I am at school after all. I'll have homework to do and tests I need to study for-". He waved his hand in the air.

"Don't worry about all that. One trip, it could be a week, and they wouldn't have even known you were gone".

"New worlds, you say?". I couldn't help myself, it did all really sound fascinating.

The Doctor had the calmest expression, and said just as calmy, "You are a Ravenclaw, right?".

Not that'd anyone would care if I was gone, which was probably true. I thought about it for a few minutes, before finally shaking my head, and smiling the biggest smile I could. He returned my smile and clasped his hands together.

"Geronimo! Where would you like to start, Miss Lovegood? Your choice!".

"Actually, Doctor, would you mind if I packed my trunk. I wouldn't want to ruin my robes".

"By all means. I'll wait for you". Giggling, I ran out the doors, and back down the wooded path. But not before stopping once more to look back to make sure I hadn't imagined what had just happened.


(Doctor's P.O.V)

I stood in the doorway of the Tardis, hands in my pockets, smiling to myself, the thought of another companion in my company. It will be strange having another child traveling with me again, Only because it's been a while since one has. But still, finally someone to talk to after these last, few lonely days.

No! This won't be like last time. I wouldn't let anything happen to her. I'll protect her with my life, I swear on my two hearts.

As I watched her run towards the beautiful castle, I chuckled to myself. "Luna Lovegood. The girl who believed".