It was that time of year, the time that just about every Hogwarts student found themselves hating- final exam time. It seemed as though this year was going to be their hardest; last year, they had their O.W.L.'s, next year would be N.E.W.T. year, but these were just regular exams- which is why it seemed as though not many people were taking them seriously.

"Come on, Harry," said Ron one day. "Let's get some Quidditch practice in."

Hermione glanced over at Ron. "I know you think Quidditch is important, Ron, but you need to study for your exams."

Ron glared at Hermione, but sank down into the one remaining armchair- the other two being occupied by Harry and Hermione. "Okay, fine…" he murmured. "What exam do we have first?"

Harry checked his schedule. "Astronomy, tonight."

Ron laughed. "Easy. What's next?"

Harry looked down again. "Tomorrow, Defense against the Dark Arts."

Sighing, Ron said, "Okay, let's study Astronomy first; we've got that one first, anyways."

They studied well into the night, seeing as the exam wasn't slated to start until 10:00, anyways. Near the start of the exam, the three went up to the Astronomy tower, where they met Professor Sinistra.

"You will lay down in your assigned spots," the professor said, "and begin your stargazing exam immediately."

Harry looked for his spot and, to his bemusement, it was right next to Luna. Harry walked over and lay beside her.

"I didn't know you were in Astronomy," said Harry, as he got himself situated. "And don't Ravenclaws have their exams tomorrow."

Luna smiled at him. "I got permission to take the exam early."

This time, Harry smiled; he got out his telescope and began gazing, when he heard Luna say, "There's supposed to be a shooting star tonight, you know."

Harry glanced over, in surprise. "How'd you find that out?"

Luna laughed quietly. "It was quite obvious, you know. The Nargles are out in full force, and they only do that on nights when there's a shooting star."

Harry smiled to himself. Should have known it had something to do with those creatures Luna's always talking about. He went back to gazing at the stars, occasionally stopping to scribble something down on his test paper.

"I love it out here at night," said Luna abruptly. Harry jumped a bit at her voice.

"What?" he asked. "Oh. Yeah, I do, too. When I go to my aunt and uncle's house on vacation, I always make it a point to spend one night in the plains near my home." Harry smiled, reminiscing. "I always just sit up all night, watching the stars. It's… peaceful, I guess."

"My mum always loved it," replied Luna. Without a word, she reached over and took Harry's hand (luckily, the one he wasn't using). "You and her would have gotten along quite well."

Harry was more than a bit shocked at this. He was about to say something when a pinpoint of light moved in the sky. Harry swung his telescope over to where he saw it, and his jaw fell.

"Luna…" he whispered, "You were right. Look!"

They both concentrated on the same spot, and sure enough, a shooting star was making its way across the sky. Gasps came from the surrounding students, as they noticed it also.

"Beautiful night, isn't it?" asked Harry, looking over at Luna.

Luna simply smiled. "It knows," was all she said.

Harry was a bit confused at this. "It knows what?" he asked.

She gazed into his eyes for a moment. "It knows that we love it." Then, she turned her head away and began her stargazing again, though she did not let go of Harry's hand for the rest of the exam.