Chapter 2

New Years Eve 1999 into 2000

The party to welcome in the New Millennium was set to be the party to end all parties.

Ginny and Luna had been sent a fancy invite the day after Boxing Day. They knew straight away who it was from, as Harry's owl, a soft tawny owl lovingly named Patches (due to his mottled colouring), with multiple envelopes attached in a little pouch came towards the kitchen and settled on the window sill. There was one for everyone; Molly Arthur, Ginny Luna, Ron Hermione, George and Percy (Harry had also sent Draco's owl off with invites for the other Weasleys - Bill Fleur and Charlie, everyone was invited).

Harry and Draco warmly invite you to Grimmauld Place on the 31st December 1999 to celebrate their Engagement and welcome in 2000. Fun begins at 8pm. Hope you can all attend. Love the Happy Couple xx

Molly promptly burst into tears, shortly followed by Hermione, who rushed over to hug the older woman. Ginny stood looking at Luna, happy that they had all found their own personal happiness. A lot had changed since the disco last Christmas...

The day after the disco all trunks were packed and they headed towards the station. Emotions were running high and there was a lot which still remained unsaid between the two new couples. With many students opting to celebrate the first disaster free Christmas at Hogwarts with their friends, the train was quieter than normal. The three couples spilt off into their own compartments, desperate for time to talk through the events of the last 24 hours. Ron kept making shocked statements at Hermione about how he hadn't realised what was going on, while Hermione had tried to explain the softer aspects of emotions and relationships to him (Ron had never been much of a romantic and Hermione had long ago come to terms with this, well who needed romance when he was a force of nature in bed?!).

Harry and Draco sat to talk about how they had both been so unsure, how neither thought the other felt the same. They talked about all the events from after the battle up to the disco, looking at how both of them had interpreted it differently. They were glad they had the evening to carry on the discussion in the privacy of Harry's home, little 4th years kept walking past and peering in the widow after seeing them both together at the disco and conversation was stilted and broken. Eventually they decided to give up on talking and went to join the others in one compartment so they could all discuss the disco together, have a laugh at who'd worn what and the normal school related gossip. Ron didn't seem to be able to make eye contact with Draco or Harry, there was a tension in the compartment but that was to be expected after last nights revelations, Harry thought, concerned he could be losing Ron as his closest and oldest friend.

Ginny and Luna found themselves tucked away in a compartment at the back of the train, no foot traffic walked past their compartment as they got comfy for a much needed talk about last nights words and events.

"You seemed shocked last night" stated Luna, "after all the owls in summer and the last few months of talking and spending time together after class, it didn't seem right to ignore what is going on any longer, I'm sorry if you felt it too forward"

Ginny hung her head as she processed the thoughts,

"It's not that Luna," she said, lifting her head to make eye contact. "It's just I never realised or put a label on what I felt for you. I knew it was more than friendship. Ever since the days in summer where I had to borrow owls once Pig got to tired to fly anymore notes to you"

The pair smiled remembering that time. After the awkward night with Harry the first thing Ginny had done was write to Luna, they exchanged notes late into the night and all the next day, going through every theory possible as to why it hadn't worked out between the couple. But, midway through the tone of the notes had changed, turning more flirty and about feelings in general. Pig, Pigwidgeon in full, was Ron's owl that Ginny had borrowed, originally to send one letter, however the owl had become tired with all the flying backwards and forwards with replies and with Harry having sent a note to Ron and Hermione about the journey to Hogwarts, Ginny had borrowed Patches to continue her talks with Luna.

Ginny and Luna continued to smile at each other as they both silently reminisced about the last 6 months.

"I'd be proud to be your girlfriend Luna" Ginny confirmed firmly, "let's go break the news to the others, if the lunch trolley arrives least Ron can eat chocolate to get over the shock". Laughing they left the compartment.

Ginny and Luna went to join the other 4 as the train headed further south,

Hermione asked Ginny and Luna about the fake "coupling" of last night, however that seemed to add further to the tension in their compartment.

"Erm about that" mumble Ginny, "I don't think it was fake"

Luna was smiling sweetly towards the red head, offering silent encouragement.

"Ron, I know it was hard enough when you saw Harry dancing with Draco, but I need you to know that I haven't been happy for a while. There was this awkward moment with Harry in summer"

Harry cut in sharply "we don't need to mention that, thanks Ginny"

"and well, I think, no I know, that I have feelings for Luna. Please don't spill to mum and dad yet, let me adjust myself first, please?"

Ron was stunned. No wonder things between his best friend and his sister hadn't worked out, they both liked their own gender. Ron breathed a sigh of relief,

"Thank unicorn for that, I kept blaming myself, kept thinking you two not getting intimate was in case it upset me, and thats was why you didn't last. Phew"

The room burst into laughter, all tension dispelled.

And so, everyone found themselves at Grimmauld Place. Molly, Arthur and the other Weasleys hadn't been since The Order had to vacate and Ginny hadn't been since the previous summer. The house looked amazing with all the house colours used in the redecorating, Harry and Draco really transformed the place, making the house their own, it was definitely now a home. They had also added party decorations around the ceilings and walls, the lounge furniture had been pushed against the sides of the room and a long table was set out with food and drinks.

Ginny and Luna walked in hand in hand, they had opened up to Molly about the relationship in the summer, the day of all the NEWT results. However before they could fully enter the room Harry and Draco descended on them.

"Please will you be wedding planners for us" the pair spoke in unison, Harry and Draco not managing to contain the grins and excitement any longer.

Ginny and Luna were both successful in their own rights. Ginny was playing professional Quidditch for the Holyhead Harpies, training during the week and matches at weekends, she loved been paid for something she was good at, and her team were on a fantastic winning streak. Luna had taken over the Quibbler from her father and spent her time editing what her reporters sent her. She still had the 'odd' articles in there, however lately she kept getting exclusive interviews with her girlfriends team mates to further the papers reputation.

Despite their careers they both had a passion and a flare for events. With Luna's alternative take on things and Ginny's ability to understand people and organise manoeuvres, they had started a business. It had only started out small, planning Teddy's birthday party, but word soon spread and they were now very much in demand in the wizarding world when it came to events. They loved what they did, especially when they knew the people the event was for, they could make it more personal. This was going to be an incredibly fun event to plan, and attend.

Ginny and Luna rushed forward and hugged both gents,

"We would be honoured too" said Luna,

"We will make it an event never to be forgotten" said Ginny

"Drinks" shouted Ron, joining in with the excitement and celebrations.

Everyone made their way to the table and helped themselves to a drink, the last of the guest arriving and grabbing a drink of their own.

"A toast" Arthur announced "to the New Year, to family, friends and love"

There was a chorus of hip hip hoorays and hugging all round before the party started in full swing.

George had brought his acoustic guitar and started a sing along. Dobby had nipped in to refill the drinks on the table but hearing George stayed and started dancing along. Kreacher came to see what was taking the elf so long but seeing the joy on his face didn't interrupt, he didn't leave either, but stood near the drinks table swaying along the the rhythm.

The hours passed in a blur of talk and laughter. Everyone was relieved that the past wasn't interfering with the futures they had carved out for themselves. Molly was grinning, a few fire whiskeys had given her a rosy glow, as she looked around the room at all her family in one place. Her heart still aches for Fred and she still wished he could be here, however that didn't take away from the love and joy she felt for the people here this evening, even Draco, how if you'd asked her years ago she would never have seen as part of her family, now though she couldn't imagine him not being a part of it.

As midnight drew nearer Harry encouraged everyone to refill their glasses ready for the toast. George then asked everyone to come outside, him and Ron had vanished for half an hour and now reappeared.

The grandfather clock struck midnight as the group stood outside. George whisper a message to Fred as he lit the first fire work. 2000 was welcomed in with a bang at Grimmauld Place.

Ginny and Luna kissed as the fire work exploded over head.

"First planning Harry and Draco's wedding, then maybe we could plan our engagement?" Ginny murmured in her girlfriends ear as they pulled apart ,

Luna let out a squeal, she didn't have words for how she felt.

This was going to be an amazing year.