They sat at a table drinking butterbeer, Draco and Harry on one side of the table, leaning into each other, and Pansy and Luna on the other side.

"So, Luna," said Draco conversationally. "I really don't know you all that well, and, you being my boyfriend's close friend, we should change that. Why don't you talk a little about yourself?" He winked at Pansy. She scowled.

Luna leaned in, like she was about to share an exciting secret, and whispered, "I've seen death. A lot of it. And I was trapped in Draco's family's dungeon. They didn't give me much food."

Pansy was shocked. Was Luna really that messed up, despite her whimsical personality?

"What about love?" Asked Draco. "Have you ever dated anyone?"

Luna appeared to contemplate this. "A bit. There was a boy last year, and a girl over the summer. She was interesting, and very pretty."

A pang of jealousy went through Pansy's heart, accompanied by a ray of hope. This girl had gotten Luna before her, and Pansy had no right to be mad, but she was anyway. However, this meant that Pansy could have a chance!

"A girl?" Asked Draco, interpreting the look on Pansy's face.

"A girl." Luna confirmed. "I suppose I'm not quite straight. I don't really care about labels like that, anyway. I just love to be in love."

Pansy tried to bite back a smile. God, Luna was perfect.

"You know," said Draco, nonchalantly, "Pansy here also likes girls."

Pansy wasn't sure whether or not to be mad at him. That was basically outing her to Luna, but the smile on Luna's face could mean that something could happen. Pansy's heart raced.

"Draco and I are going to go be alone. You know, make out or something. I know Pansy gets incredibly uncomfortable around that, so you two can stay here." Harry said, giving Pansy a look.

"That sounds fun," said Luna. "I think Pansy and I will get to know each other well."

Pansy tried not to read into that.

"Bye Harry, Draco." Luna waved goodbye, silver eyes smiling.

As soon as they left, Luna turned to Pansy excitedly. "Want to go to the forest?"

"The Forbidden Forest? You know it's called that for a reason, right?" The nickname "Looney Luna" really was fitting.

Luna beamed. "I'm there all the time. Trust me."

Trust me. If she wanted any chance at all with this girl, of course Pansy had to.

"I do. I trust you."

"Then let's go!" Luna took Pansy by the hand and pulled her out Hog's Head and towards the Forbidden Forest. All Pansy noticed about the trip over was that Luna did not let go of her hand.