Hello readers, this is another instalment of White Winter Hymnals and the second fic for the Holidays Challenge hosted by Codename Jellybean on HPFFC. I have used the prompt 'Nargles in the Mistletoe' so here is some looney Luna Lovegood for you with a side of a confused but very entertained Dumbledore. On with the show...Here's Nargles in the Mistletoe.


Nargles in the Mistletoe

The Yule Ball was in full swing, this was shown by the sea of fabrics and pastel that flooded Great Hall. A Christmas tree standing majestically by the band where the teachers were sat. The slow dance tunes halted and the headmaster took his place at the front of the students who stopped spinning and twirling to hear the bearded wizard's voice.

"I hope everyone is having a brilliant time at our annual yule ball…" Dumbledore started but was interrupted suddenly by a loud feminine voice.

"Professor Dumbledore!" Shouted the feminine voice as the owner skipped through the hordes of people to the front where the prestigious headmaster stood.

"Miss Lovegood" Dumbledore questioned. Luna floated gently up to the front wearing a peach dress with long sleeves that were then tapered to her fingers and whose skirt went to just below her knees. White roses adorned the belt and a number of small crystals decorated the bodice. Her almost white blonde hair sat on the small of her back in small ringlets. The only thing was that she was barefooted with only an anklet on her left ankle.

"It has come to my attention that there are a number of mystical creatures flying around the school halls…" Luna was startled when someone shouted during her speech.

"Loony!" Shouted a fifth year Slytherin as he heckled the petite blonde. Luna smiled at this comment. She was past caring for the hecklers and jeerers anymore.

"These creatures have settled in many objects at Hogwarts. One being the rare creature known as a Nargle. Nargles are extremely rare, which makes them hard to identify. They are creatures that are almost invisble to the naked eye but are as michevious as the most disobedient of Cornish pixies. They have been attracted to the various festive decorations and after close analysis I have conclude that there are Nargles in the mistletoe" Luna ended her speech.

There was an uproar of laughter and people were so entertained by this girls stories that they didn't hear the faint laughter that enveloped the hall. Small lights were now present in the air. They surrounded a couple who were stood by a bunch of mistletoe.

"My necklace has gone!" The girl shrieked as she clawed at her chest to indicate her possession had gone.

"They are also notorious thiefs so mind your jewellery ladies and gentlemen. Especially you Malfoy" Luna added looking at the blonde Slytherin.

"It's not jewelry! They are Malfoy family heirlooms" Draco protested fervently as he strode out of the doors with Pansy trailing behind him flanked by Crabbe and Goyle.

"It's jewelry Malfoy, admit it!" Ron mocked loudly. Harry, Ginny and Hermione looked like they were about to burst with laughter.

"How do we get rid of these then Miss Lovegood?" Dumbledore asked Luna, chuckling quietly. Luna just looked at the Headmaster.

"Dirigible plums,sir. Nargles detest them with a passion." Luna answered and left the front.

Now Dumbledore knew why the girl always wore two turnip type fruits on her earrings to prevent Nargle attack. Luna Lovegood was one smart Ravenclaw, Dumbledore thought to himself. And she was right, there was indeed an abundance of Nargles in the mistletoe.


Hope you liked it, please R&R. See you next time.

Rosie xxx