Okay! Here is chapter seven!


Notes To No One

Draco Malfoy, you are probably the stupidest guy on this earth! There was no use in berating myself now, the deed was done. I couldn't help myself though, when Luna admitted that she would sometimes go into the Forbidden Forest, it bothered me for days. It wasn't until a recent conversation with her that drove me to do what I was doing now.

Have you made any more discoveries? I asked her.

Oh, yes. I've actually uncovered something quite extraordinary.

Care to tell me what? I replied.

I don't think now is the time to tell you, but when I do, you will be highly impressed. I'm already impressed by your personality, Luna. I smiled slightly.

What's keeping you from telling people of your discovery? I asked with heightened curiosity. I really didn't care, I just wanted to keep talking to her.

I don't really want to, this is one of those secrets that should remain hidden from the world. Hopefully you'll understand.

I understand. Well, I sort of didn't, but I wasn't going to seem like a fool to her.

That's great. I think I'll go back to the Forbidden Forest, there are some things I need to take care of. My heart gave a fearful jolt. She's still going to the Forbidden Forest? What does the forest hold that keeps attracting her attention?

That's dangerous, are you sure you should be going in there? It's off limits and not to mention all of the things lurking there. I quickly jotted down, hoping that she will get the idea and stop going there.

No worries, I'm safe. No worries!

When are you going? I asked her.

Sometime this week, hopefully. Wish me luck!

Yes, good luck. I told her.


I was coming from Herbology, and it was my last class before dinner. It was dusk, and I realized that the sky didn't look that bad. I was becoming aware of a lot of things thanks to Luna Lovegood. Just before I was about to enter the castle, I saw long golden hair dancing in the wind. Forgetting about the cold and everything else, for that matter, I stared at the retreating figure. It only took me a few seconds to recognize Luna's small form.

"Blaise!" I called out.

"Yeah what?" He asked, stopping beside me. I handed him my book bag.

"Take this back to the dormitories, there's something I need to do." I explained. He gave me a questioning look, but he wordlessly entered the castle. I quickly made way across the grounds.

That's how I ended up just outside the Forbidden Forest. I shouldn't have followed Luna, I was so stupid for doing so. Well, there wasn't much I could do now. Making sure that there was no one around, I silently slipped into the forest and let it consume me.

The deeper I went into the forest, the darker it became. I've been in this forest a couple of times, and they were times I sort of don't want to remember. I shuddered, and it wasn't because of the cold. How can Luna come into such a dangerous place like this? What if something happened to her? Cursing at the predicament, I stumbled over roots and got tangled in some brush. Where exactly is she, I want to give her a good yelling for doing something so foolish.

I took out my wand and held it tightly. Strange noises filled the steady air. I would hear rustling, twigs breaking, a distant howl, and something scurrying on the ground. Shivering, I tried with great effort to hear for any sign of Luna. There was no sign of her anywhere, and I was beginning to worry. What if she were hurt? Maybe something got to her and she was lying around somewhere. I shook my head, I should stop thinking about disturbing things like that. I took in a huge breath and then released it.

I lost track of time as I made my way deeper into the forest. I was about to resort to calling out her name when I heard something. It was a gentle hum. Someone was humming, and I knew perfectly well who it was. Turning to the sound, I swiftly made my way towards her. There came a deep groan and I froze. I waited to see if something was following me, but the noise ceased. Convinced that it was only my imagination, I continued my walking. There came a sudden rustle and the groan came again. My pulse racing, I quickly searched for Luna. The quicker I found her, the earlier we could get out of here.

The humming grew louder, and at the same time, the trees I passed became larger and larger. I dodged an upraised tree root and circled a massive tree, coming into a small clearing surrounded by several colossal sized trees. I've never seen trees that big before, that could only mean one thing; Luna and I were deeper than I imagined.

Sitting in the middle of the clearing was Luna. She was just staring up at the trees, humming that weird little tune of hers. I grew angry. Did she truly have no idea that she could have been killed! Of all the irresponsibility! She risked her own life in order to come hum for some stupid trees?

"Luna!" I barked. Her humming ceased and she looked over her shoulder. I heard that low groan again as I made my way toward her. She didn't seem surprised to see me. I was about to reach her when I suddenly heard another rustle, Luna looked up.

"Branch." She said in a soft tone.

"What?" I asked, stopping short.

There came a rustle of leaves and something creaked. Something hard and scratchy hit my chest, sending me sprawling. I felt my head hit a small boulder and I felt an explosion of white hot pain. My vision blurred as the tree moved. I saw Luna look down at me.

"Branch." She said lazily.

I blacked out.


I felt warm fingers gently touch my forehead, sending sparks throughout my whole body. I held back a sigh as the fingers moved down to my cheek.

"Well, you're still a little warm." Came a whispery voice. Luna, her voice was soothing. I took in a large breath.

"Tell me about the Nargles, Luna." I sighed.

So she told me. I already knew, but I just wanted to hear her talk some more. Her weird talks about these unique creatures was strangely comforting, and not to mention peaceful.

"You flew back quite a way." She finally said.

My eyes shot open and my gray eyes collided with her magnificent blue ones. I sat up like a bullet and realized that we were still in the Forbidden Forest. As I looked around, Luna made her way to a small satchel and took out a white cloth. She touched a tip of it with the snow and returned to my side.

"What happened?" I asked, trying to remember what knocked me out in the first place. There was a painful throbbing in my head, and that's when I remembered what had happened. I was attacked, by a tree!

"You were attacked by a tree." Luna said, gently pressing the cloth to a cut right above my eyebrow. I winced at the tinge of pain.

"Attacked by one of those things!" I cried. The tree wasn't moving, but now I was fully aware of the fact that we weren't quite alone.

"Indeed. Don't worry though, it was in self defense." She explained calmly.

I scoffed. "Self defense? Are you serious? They attacked me first!"

"They felt the tension and attacked. Elder Nymphs are fairly peaceful creatures." She replied, continuing to dab the cloth on my cut.

"Well, that doesn't justify-huh?" I asked, after grasping her words. Luna stood up and beamed at the trees surrounding us.

"Of course they change their location everyday, but they make sure to leave marks for me to follow. They enjoy when I hum for them." She explained. I awkwardly stood up and stared at her.

"Elder Nymphs?" I asked in utter confusion. I stared up at the trees, and faintly saw their leaves rustle.

"That's right, I came by them on pure accident. I was on my way to feed a couple of the forest creatures when they whispered to me." She said. She tucked some hair behind her ear and stood still. I watched her smile faintly. "Oh, can't you hear them? They sound absolutely lovely." She breathed.

I couldn't hear a blasted thing.

"No." I said bluntly. "I'm not even sure if they're alive."

"They are. Let me show you." She said. She held out her hand and I merely gaped at it. She was offering me her hand. Nervously, I reached out and took it, grasping it firmly. It was so warm that it sent my whole arm on fire.

Luna guided me to the nearest tree. "Press your hand on the trunk."

I did as I was told. "It's cold." I finally said, after a few seconds.

"Don't think, feel." She whispered and she pressed her hand against mine. She gazed up at the tree with wonder and then closed her eyes. I lowered my eyes and watched our hands. She was so soft.

That's when I felt it. The tree gave a faint rumble, and the next thing I knew, warmth was coursing through my hand. It wasn't Luna's warmth, it was the tree. I went completely still and felt a faint pulse. I withdrew my hand.

"Did you feel it?" She asked. Speechless, I nodded.

"These aren't ordinary Nymphs, they're ancient, one of the first this earth has ever seen. Can you imagine, just how many centuries they've lived through?" She asked.

"Luna, you said they whispered to you?" I asked. She nodded.

"They can whisper to you, if you take the time to listen carefully."

"How can I listen carefully when…?" I trailed off. How can I listen carefully when you're such a distraction, Luna?

"Close your eyes." She suddenly said.

I gave her a confused look. "Why do you want-?"

She caught me off by placing a hand over my eyes. "Just listen to their voices, not your own."

I went still. Listen to their voices? I didn't even know how they sounded like. How could I listen to their voices? Frowning, I strained an ear to hear. Nothing. I heard absolutely nothing.

"Luna, I don't-"

"Hush." She said, placing a finger on my lips. This made my heart go haywire.

I couldn't hear anything, only the rustle of their leaves. I could hear the creaking of their branches. The breeze whistled gently, and I heard an occasional owl. I heard a few crickets, and the flapping of wings. Nature was talking. I could hear Luna's hums…

Wait.

I heard a sigh.

I didn't move as I heard something else, something murmuring. It sounded almost like an echo. It wasn't coming from our surroundings, it was coming from inside my head, as if someone was standing right behind me, whispering in a long forgotten language.

Luna withdrew her hand and took a step back. She smiled softly as she looked up at the trees once more. That's when I realized what Luna meant. Something as old and as special as these trees should remain undiscovered. They were one of the last things that held evidence of the past, a past long forgotten. This is what Luna took the time listen to. She knew what was truly important, life, nature, and the goodness in people. I placed my hand on a trunk, and felt the usual warmth. I smiled.

"Enchanting, isn't it?" She asked.

"Very."

"Listen, they're trying to sing." She said softly. I stopped to listen.

Sure enough, they began to hum.


Sorry! I didn't have time to edit it! If you find mistakes, I apologize!