As said before I am very, very sorry I have been neglecting to update my stories…I'll do better this time, I promise. I do hope you enjoy this chapter. It is frightfully short, but I am in the process of beginning a new fan fiction as well as my own fiction story…

FOUR

The corridors of Hogwarts were dark, lit only by torches and lanterns hung carelessly along the sides of the hallways. As Luna padded up and down the staircases, she wondered if Cedric was looking for her. Or, maybe, she could surprise him by arriving earlier than any other guests. But now, the one thing that was in Luna's mind: Cho's date with Malfoy was searing holes in Luna's head.

She knew that it would be better if she warned Cho about Malfoy's ways, but on the other hand, Luna did not want Cho invading on her time with Cedric.

Luna kept walking through Hogwarts holding her head high with the comfort of knowing that she had been invited to a party with Cedric Diggory. Whether or not she was his date was beyond her, but the simply knowledge that he wanted her there and expected her to attend was enough to make Luna's heart flutter.

"Luna? Luna!" She turned around and jumped, startled to see Cedric standing before her in his uniform and his hair neatly combed. He looked wonderful.

"Why, hello, Cedric," Luna stepped forward, smiling. "Shouldn't you already be at the party?"

"I…oh…" Cedric smiled weakly.

"Is something the matter Cedric?" Luna touched his arm lightly.

"No…no, everything is fine…"

Remora Heaves appeared behind Cedric, throwing her arms around his shoulders and planting a light kiss on his cheek. "Cedric, honey, please let's hurry! I don't want to be late for the party."

"R-Remora?" Luna nearly choked. "What are you all doing out here?"

Cedric went pale and did not speak, which was when Luna realized.

"Snogging?" She whispered.

Remora grinned an evil grin and planted another kiss, this time on Cedric's lips, all the while keeping her sharp blue eyes on Luna. "Run along, first year, or you'll miss the party…"

Luna's eyes were burning with fresh tears as she ran. She couldn't go back to Ravenclaw knowing that she wasn't wanted at the Hufflepuff third year party. If Cho Chang found out, she would be too embarrassed to ever set foot near Cedric again…

"Luna! Wait!" Cedric ran after her, grabbing her arm. "I want you to come to the party."

"Why?" Luna whimpered. "So you can just…just…" She sniffed. It was probably obvious that she had fallen for him already, and Cedric smiled at her.

"Luna, look at me." Luna looked at his shoes. Even they were nice.

He shook her. "Luna! Look at me!"

She looked at him.

His eyes were beautiful, his face and everything about him. Luna nodded. "I'll go."

"Will you?" Cedric smiled, revealing those perfect teeth. "Excellent!" Much to Luna's surprise, he kissed her quickly on the cheek and grabbed her hand, pulling her along the corridor.

Luna smiled, laughing, and suddenly tripped, falling flat on her face.

"Oh, dear, me, I am terribly sorry," Remora snarled at her. "I suppose that's why first years aren't usually invited to these parties…Come along, Cedric, or we'll miss it…"

Luna's heart dropped a notch. She had won Cedric this time, yes, but she had also lost all chances of becoming friendly with Remora and being genuinely well-liked by any more third years.