Monday- The Dance is Revealed

"Hey! Listen up you lot!"
The voice of Ginny Weasley filled the Room of Requirement, turning heads.
"What is it Ginny?"asked numerous voices, including Neville Longbottom. Luna was standing next to her, swatting invisible flies in the air.
"We're going to be holding a dance here to lighten up some spirits. It'll be a lot of fun, I promise! Aberforth's getting Dobby to sneak some real food up here. So make sure you dress as formal as possible, clothes'll be provided by the Room of Requirement. Make sure you bring a date! The dance will be this Friday."
The usual grim mood subsided to reveal a ray of sunshine. Girls confered as to what dresses they think will be given, while boys sneaked glances at the girl they wanted to ask.
Neville counted in his head. Today is Monday, he thought,' I've only got 4 days to ask Luna to the dance!'

Tuesday

The room was quiet. Neville could see Seamus sitting with Lavender Brown on his hammock, talking. Ginny was reading a tattered magazine, and the few others in the room were either sleeping or daydreaming. He only saw his silvery blue eyed love interest swaying and humming softly on the hammock below him. To his surprise, she looked up at him.
"Oh, hello Neville."
"Uh...um...h-... Um"he was beet red, and his nervousness came with a side effect of stuttering.
"Cats got your tongue? Thats all right."she yawned. "I'm a bit tired Neville."
Luna laid back on her hammock, and soon enough, all Neville heard was her steady breathing.

Wednesday

The Room of Requirement was dark and frigid as students huddled by the fireplace, absorbing each others body heat. Almost everyone was sipping warm tea or hot chocolate, and draped in old woolen blankets.
Neville was sitting in between a boy named Humphrey A'Hearn and but of course, the gorgeous Luna Lovegood. She was clutching on to her peppermint tea, occasionally taking a sip, while keeping a steady glare on the dancing flames.
"Luna..."he nervously whispered, barely audibly. She turned around and smiled, the fire reflecting in her sparking eyes. Neville noticed that she looked peakish and exhausted, yet still dazzling.
"I was wondering if maybe you wanted to-"
"GIRLS!"
Ginny appeared out of nowhere in the front of the room, smiling.
"The dresses came! They're in the bathroom!"
Every girl ran to the restroom, ready to claw their way to the wardrobe that held the much- anticipated dance attire. Luna slowly stood up, waved goodbye, and headed slowly towards the hectic bathrooms.
Neville's chance was .

Thursday

Today was the day. He had to ask her today to the dance. The afternoon sun poured through the window, proving that civilization lived outside of the Hogwarts walls.
Neville saw Luna sitting by the small bookshelf in the Room of Requirement, reading a book called "Gerlot's Guide to Gardening and Grasshoppers." He took a deep breath, and made his way to her.
"Good morning Neville."
"G-good morning Luna."
She closed her book, set it to the side, and stood up next to Neville.
"I-I wanted to... Um...ask you something." Butterflies soared in his stomach. His hands shook.
"WillyougotothedancewithmeLuna?"
Luna smiled widely.
"Yes, Neville, I would love to go with you! I've only been to a dance as friends with somebody. Never as a date."
She skipped off.
Neville never felt happier in his life.

Friday

Today was the day- not just a day, THE day. The old banana hammocks were hidden above the house colored streamers, and music played in the background. Neville hadnt seen Luna yet. Other couples were talking at the little candlelit table. So far, everyone's dresses were dazzling.
All of the boys got clothes too: Neville was wearing khaki pants and a blue polo shirt. His brown hair was combed over, and he smelled like "Olive's Odor Changing Cologne." He caught some of the lyrics to a song playing, and nervously looked around the room.

'You are still my strongest memory...

More girls entered the scene. Ginny had a magic clipboard in her hands, and looked quite hectic. Her dress was white at the top, and then gradually turned to light green.

'Whenever I close my eyes, I see you clearly..."
Lavendar Brown sat down in a chair pulled out for her by Seamus Finnigan.

'Every time my heart just skips a beat...'

His heart was pounding. Where was she?

'Whenever you say my name, I need you with me..."
"Neville!"
There she was. He staggered back a little. She was beautiful! Her loose, flowing dress went to her ankles. The magical pattern was filled with moving shooting stars and the changing moon.
"I love your shirt Neville!"
Her eyes met his. He felt more butterflies.
"You look...really nice."he swallowed.

'I am so nervous, I thought for ages what to say..."

"Oh Neville, I love this song!"
Luna pulled him to the dancefloor, and crazily moved her feet around. Neville smiled, his walls crumbling down, and danced next to her.

'It doesn't matter anyway!You are so ruthless. let me pursue it..."

Neville suddenly didnt care that they were the only ones dancing. She seemed to be the only person in the room next to him. Luna started to sing along to the lyrics.

'You come around and I fall in love...
I knew straight away, On that day...'

Her starry dress swayed as she grabbed Neville's hands and twirled. They looked at each other, and locked the gaze. They stared at each other so long, the verse passed by. Before they knew it, they stopped dancing. The music played...

'You must admit it, you feel more different everyday.
But in such an exciting way
You are the man for me
Me and you ment to be
I would do anything for you...'

Luna wasn't singing, but she stepped closer to Neville. His face was red as a tomato...
Soon their chests were against each other. Luna wrapped her arms around his neck, and suddenly let her long blonde hair down. Neville noticed she looked even more like an angel.
They were so close now, that Luna could smell his cologne, and Neville could smell her rose scented lipbalm.

Then it happened.

Ginny sighed, "Finally!", while they kissed. It really lasted a while, and more than once they had to break apart for a second to get air (which, they thought was #2 on the "Need for Survival" list, below #1, each other).
When they finally let go, Luna rested her head on Neville's shoulder, as a new slow song played. More people were dancing now, enjoying everything.
"Ginny really outdid herself..."said Neville, still frazzled.
Luna nodded.

Little did they know, Harry, Ron, and Hermione were going to Gringotts for a break in in the morning.

The fact loomed in the air, clouding peoples minds. They didnt want to believe it, yet everyone knew it was true. A war was coming, and we best be ready when she does.
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