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Francesca Salazar – Oh, no, the mating ritual will not be done anytime soon. Beside Luna didn't know what happened to Draco. It was just his vampire instinct that felt the presence of someone who was just like him, but he didn't recognize him.

A/N – I'm sorry if you find this chapter boring.


Chapter 7

Closing her umbrella, Luna closed the door and hung her coat. Lately the rain hasn't stopped. Sometimes it just stops for a while and will come back after a few minutes. Sometimes the rain is followed by strong winds and lightning, especially at midnight. She was very worried if the big tree next to her house uprooted and destroyed her house again. She had a plan to cut it down, but the tree was planted by her mother after she was born, she felt like betraying her mother when she had a though to cut it down. So she decided to keep it that way, unless the tree was no longer strong, she had to cut it down with a heavy heart. As far as she was concerned, the tree was still quite sturdy.

She smiled as she saw Harry. She was visiting Harry and Ginny's flat. It had been a long time since she had visited them. With her busy with the patients and Harry and Ginny busy with their activities, it was quite difficult to meet them.

"Hello, Harry," Luna greeted when Harry was unaware of her presence.

Harry jerked his head. He smiled at the sight of his blond friend. It's been awhile, he thought. "Hello, Luna," he greeted back as he approached her and wrapped his arms around her and gave her a friendly hug. "How are you?" He asked after pulling away.

Luna smiled, "Great," she said cheerfully. "What about you, Harry? I heard the Aurors were overwhelmed to arrest the drug dealers in the Wizarding World," she said anxiously.

"I'm good," Harry replied as he ran his hand through his dark hair. "I never thought that this case would be like an iceberg," Harry sighed with frustration. "But every day we managed to at least catch one or two suspects. And for those who have been addicted, we have to send it to St. Mungo's for rehabilitation."

Luna nods in understanding, "The rehabilitation ward is almost full of patients. My co-workers are frustrated by them. They will shout for drugs on healers or medi-witches," she said with sympathy.

"It must be very difficult for them because it has been addicted," Harry commented.

"Yes," she nodded in agreement. "By the way, where are Ginny and Hermione? Hermione is visiting, isn't she? "

"Oh yes, they're watching something they call a movie," he said.

"Alright, thank you, Harry," Luna said as she ended her conversation with Harry. Harry just smiled warmly and went upstairs.

"Hello," Luna greeted as spotted Ginny and Hermione were sitting on the couch. Their eyes focus on the TV screen. Two years after the war, Hermione advised them to have TV as entertainment. She says that TV will entertain you endlessly. Since they believe in Hermione, they bought one in Muggle London.

"Hello, Luna," Hermione greeted while Ginny just pouted at Hermione.

Luna approached them and sat down with them on the couch. "What now?" She glanced at Ginny and Hermione alternately.

"We're watching a movie about the Vampire, and in the movie, the Vampire is in love with human," Hermione said as she folded her legs, "and in one scene the Vampire friend congratulated him on finding his mate."

"The Vampire doesn't have a mate, Hermione. They can fall in love with anyone and many times, just like humans," Ginny rolled her eyes annoyed.

"That's not true," Hermione said stubbornly. "Every Vampire has a mate, just like Veela and Werewolf. But the difference is that the Vampire decides their own mate, they choose themselves, unlike Veela which is decided by fate," Hermione explained.

"That's not true, is it, Luna?" Ginny turned her eyes to Luna, seeking help.

Luna shifted nervously, she hates when she has to take sides. "Um ... actually, Hermione is right," Luna said, smiling weakly at Ginny, her brown eyes widened in disbelief at Luna. Hermione grinned triumphantly. "According to the book I read, each Vampire has a mate, and they decide their own mate. Once a decision has been made, there's no turning back."

"I told you so," Hermione said as she put a spoonful of ice cream into her mouth.

Ginny rolled her eyes. "Alright, know-it-all Granger and know-it-all Ravenclaw collaborated against me," she said irritably. Hermione ignored her. While Luna feels bad on Ginny. Her temper has become a problem these days.

Grumbling under her breath, Ginny leaves them.

"Well?" Luna turned her attention to Hermione, who focused more on the screen.

"She's being frustrated," Hermione said. Within a month, Ginny and Harry will get married. And all the wedding preparations just make Ginny frustrated. And she will vent her frustration on the people around her. "Her wedding dress was done but not quite what she expected, so the tailor had to start over from the beginning since Ginny almost threw her out of the window."

"Dear, Merlin," Luna hissed, confused how to react, she found that was pretty ridiculous, but on the other hand she felt bad for Ginny.

"We might feel like that someday, but not as bad as her of course," Hermione said with a sigh.

"I suppose it's true," Luna responded as she leaned back on the sofa and folded her legs. "My dad held dinner next Saturday."

"I'll be glad to come," Hermione replied. "Did your dad celebrate something?"

Luna shook her head, "No, I just assumed he wanted to make dinner even more festive. He's lonely," she said in a sad tone."I've been very busy lately and always come home late and never have dinner together."

"That reminds me of my parents," Hermione mused.

"At least your parents are still together," Luna said looking blankly at the wall.

"I'll tell the others about dinner, I'll tell Neville, too," Hermione shifted the conversation; she knew how Luna felt when talking about parents. She always looks strong from the outside, but fragile inside.

"Good idea," Luna replied, completely forgetting about the conversation about parents. Suddenly her mind was on Draco, she hadn't heard from him for several weeks. The last time they met when they went to the movies and dinner. From then on, they never communicate with each other again. Maybe she should invite him too, she thought.

He looked out the window from his apartment, watching vehicles passing by on the highway. Watch some people laugh happily with their partner or their friends. Although they all look very small from up here, he can see them clearly. He sees a child licking an ice cream and holding his mother's hand, his mother looking down and smiling at him. It would have been more fun if his life was easier.

As his eyes focused on the ground, he realized that an owl flew right up to him. Even from a distance he knew it was Luna's. He didn't see her for a few weeks. He misses her, but he will not admit it, not even to himself.

The owl landed on the table and stretched out its legs, instructing Draco to take the parchment. After the parchment was in his hand, the owl flew out immediately. Apparently Luna didn't expect a reply from him.

He opened the parchment and read it. He frowned. Luna invited him to dinner with her father? He doesn't know if that's a good idea. He had never met Xenophilius Lovegood before. Moreover, if he comes to their home, he doubts that Xenophilius will welcome him with open arms. And the fact that his daughter became a prisoner and tortured in his home during war only made him even more hesitant.

"What should I do?" He muttered to himself, feeling hesitant. Part of him wanted to come, but others said no.

The Lovegood's aren't judgmental.

A voice in his mind told him. Luna never judged him. She didn't see him with hatred or disgust like other people. She sees him as a human being. She sees him as Draco, just Draco. He even doubts that Luna once insulted someone. Well, that might be okay if he fulfills her invitation. He can deal with Xenophilius later; it's Luna who invites him. Additionally, Luna owed him.

He grinned as he remembered their conversation after dinner.

"You don't have to pay for my food, Draco," Luna said as their bill came.

Draco glanced at her, "That's fine," he replied, reaching into his pocket. What kind of man is he who lets a lady pay for her own food? His father would curse him to the moon and back from Azkaban for being a bastard.

"The bill is quite expensive," she whispered. "What if you pay half and I pay the other? I eat quite a lot," she said sheepishly.

It was obvious that she ate quite a lot. Not to mention she has double dessert. He wouldn't believe it if a tiny girl like her ate quite a lot if he doesn't watch with his own eyes.

"No," he replied coldly.

"It'll look like a date," she said suddenly, making Draco stop counting the money in his wallet and look up at her.

"But this isn't a date," he hissed.

"But if you insist on paying my food, it really will look like a date," she said innocently. "Usually on a date the guy always pays for dinner."

"Then you owe me," he said, trying to solve the problem.

"Yes, I owe you, I'll pay you next time," she said. "Besides, I don't have Muggle money," she grinned stupidly.

"Then why do you insist on paying for your food if you don't have money?" He asked rudely.

She frowned, "I have money, but I don't think they accept galleons," she said, trying to defend herself. He just ignores her.

So, maybe this is the way Luna pays her debts, with another dinner, he thought as he studied her handwriting. Well, he's definitely coming. He is looking forward to meet her again.