Harry and Luna rushed into the clinic they just Apparated in front of with the Ridgetailed Krullick tucked safely in Harry's arms. He looked for anything with the name Luna said was that of the Krullick specialist, Robert Mellin. Before long they were there. Not a moment too soon. The high pitched squealing of the injured Krullick was beginning to drive Harry to a breaking point. Robert came out when Luna called for him. When he saw the injured creature, a look of fury took over his face.

"Blimey!" he shouted appalled, "What happened to him? What did you do?"

Harry quickly spoke up, "We did not do anything to him. We found him already injured in Norway."

Robert gave him a bewildered look. "You found this creature injured in, Norway?" he asked skeptically.

"Your guess is as good as ours," Harry replied.

Harry became instantly offended at the possible insinuation of being called a liar. He did his best to keep his composure though. He handed the Krullick to Robert and looked on as Robert examined the injuries. He put his arm around Luna's shoulders to keep her calm. She was noticeably on the brink of panicking about the fate of the creature. Robert startled them with an angry grunt.

"Merlin's beard! What is the matter now?" Harry asked.

"Look at the gouges in the biggest ridges," Robert said and pointed them out. "That's signs he's been held captive by a smuggling ring. These creatures being rare and protected are worth quite a few galleons."

"Does that mean a person did that to him?" Luna asked very concerned.

"No. This was caused by another creature. Given his size and present condition other than that attack, I'd say he escaped or was abandoned and alone for a week or two. You got him here just time though. In a week or two he'll be better and released where he belongs. Now we can hopefully find the smuggling ring. Hopefully. Thank you for bringing him. I will be in touch when he's ready to be released," Rob thanked them and sent them on their way.

After they left Robert's clinic, they found an inn to stay at for the next week or two. They checked into separate rooms but spent most of their time together exploring what Australia had to offer. Every day they would stop in and check on the Rdigetailed Krullick. Harry named him Norbert. In honor of Hagrid and the dragon he attempted to care for during his first year at Hogwarts. Yet despite all the time together and conversations they had, somehow the status of their relationship was never brought up. Even though he had his feelings of what it was, Harry was dying to know how Luna felt about it and was getting flustered with the uncertainty.

That Saturday, Robert called them with the news that Norbert was all healed up and was going to be released back to the wild. They went to the local tavern to get something to eat since they still had a couple of hours until Norbert was going to be released. While waiting for their food, Harry tried to figure out how to bring up the serious aspect of the conversation. He didn't want to just do it. In that moment he wanted to try and kiss her again. Problem was, was that their surroundings weren't ideal for such an event. He knew though that he was falling harder for her. The deeper feelings gave him the nudge he needed to finally have that serious conversation he had been wanting to have with her.

"I have serious question for you Luna?" he began.

She looked up at him as if her mind had been somewhere else the entire time. "What is it Harry?"

He cleared his throat, "Well I have an idea... I mean... my own thoughts on the answer," he stammered.

Luna shook her head and giggled. "Harry, calm down. What is your question?"

He took a deep breath. "What are we? I mean, what is it going on between us? How do you see us?"

She tilted her head sideways with a day dreamy look followed by a slight giggle. "I did not think we would need to discuss this."

"What do you mean?" he asked with some confusion.

"How do you see us?" Luna asked in her usual carefree way.

"Well, I... I kind of hoped by now that, well that we would be together. You would be... my... girlfriend," he admitted with a blush covering both of his cheeks.

She giggled again. "I thought we both already knew that we are together. We obviously feel the same way towards one another. I didn't think it needed to said out loud."

"Call me old fashion Luna, but some things I do need to hear for the reassurance I guess," he replied with a nervous chuckle.

"That is really good to hear," she said with a smile.

They were interrupted when their food arrived. Harry just stared at his food and then looked up at Luna. His heart began to race with the idea that came through his mind. When she reached for his hand, he looked at the door and stood up. He grinned at her when she asked him what was wrong.

Without a word, he got up and went outside. Luna followed him confused and slightly concerned with how suddenly he left. He made his way across the street to a pond he saw where no one else was standing. When she came up next to him and placed a hand on his shoulder, he turned and looked at her. He then peered into her gray eyes and swore they were glowing in the mid morning sun as she blushed.

"Is everything alright Harry?" she asked with a note of concern.

He smiled, "I'm fine. Just wanted a moment of privacy with you."

"Why?"

He smiled again as he cupped her face in both of his hands. Keeping his deep gaze on her gray eyes. He felt his body tingle when she slid her hands on his shoulders. When she smiled back him, his heart began to race. He did not wait a moment longer. Her leaned forward and pressed his lips against hers.

The excitement of the moment increased when she returned his kiss and wrapped her arms around his neck. He made the kiss slightly more intense and pulled her closer to himself. Eventually she pulled away and looked into his eyes once more. He chuckled and rested his forehead against hers.

"Would you say it's official now?" he joked.

"I'm glad you finally got passed the Nargles and made this moment happen," she replied and kissed him again. "We must go or we'll be late."

He sighed and they went off to Robert's clinic. He put his arm around her waist and pulled her close to him. He figured that things would only get better from here on out. Now he was with the person who he found better suited for him and a career path he truly enjoyed. Nothing could ruin it now. Or could it? He gave it no further thought

A/N: Thank you all for being a part of this journey with me. This seems like a good place to end... ;) J/k