The dinner after the conclusion of the TriWizard tournament had been a chance for the Hogwarts house elves to really show off their talents, and even the Beauxbatons students could find little to complain about. The trio were a little uncomfortable with the attention they were receiving, and fled to their quarters as soon as it was polite to do so.
They were working on their latest homework when Luna spoke up with a blunt question "Hermione, why do you stare at the door after Harry and I have gone to bed?"
"It's... you two seem so happy together... I don't want to interfere..."
"Hermione, so long as Luna doesn't mind, you'll always be welcome to join us" stated Harry.
"I don't mind at all" confirmed Luna
Ultimately, when Harry and Luna went to bed, Hermione followed, and neither Harry nor Luna protested Hermione's presence. However, Hermione was confused when Harry and Luna only cuddled up to each other. Hermione thought to herself "I know that Harry and Luna have something going on between them, and they've gone so far as to not even kiss to try and make comfortable. I can't do that to them, I'll have to tell them in the morning that I won't get in their way again."
When Hermione woke up in the morning, she knew immediately why Harry seemed so much happier since meeting Luna. Unfortunately, she was was still fretting about what she had to explain to Harry and Luna. She got up and got ready for the day ahead, and began reading the book Luna had lent her, The Magician's Nephew whilst waiting for the other two to wake.
Hermione didn't have long to wait, and soon she nervously broke the topic she was dreading discussing.
"Harry, Luna, last night I slept better than I have since I was attacked by the troll. I really appreciate that you don't want to make me feel uncomfortable, but I can't interfere with your relationship like that."
Harry and Luna both looked at Hermione quizzically and it was Luna who broke the silence.
"Hermione, just what are on you on about?"
Hermione looked between Harry and Luna's faces and saw only honest confusion, and tried explaining further. "I know you might be a bit young to be going too far, but last night you didn't do anything except cuddle up to each other... and me."
Harry and Luna were still looking at Hermione in confusion.
"I mean, I'm sure I at least stopped the two of you kissing last night."
Realisation finally dawned on Harry and Luna, who replied simultaneously, both with a look of sadness, and verbally
"I'm not good enough for Harry/Luna, he/she will find someone much better and I'll be a lonely freak again."
Hermione looked at Harry and Luna in shock. She hadn't realised just how deeply damaged the two of them had been. Her childhood hadn't been perfect, but she was realising just how bad Harry's was been. And Luna was even worse equipped to handle social situations than she was, and had not just been friendless but systematically bullied, with her bullies reaching the extreme of attempted murder.
"I can't think of any couple I've ever seen that matches better than two of you" Hermione said honestly, although she couldn't help but let a trace of sadness seep into her voice. With the revelation that Luna thought the same way he did, and Hermione's observation giving him confidence, he pulled Luna into a kiss, which she melted into.
Hermione looked on at the scene, her emotions a mix of elation at her friends' happiness, sheer rage at the people who had mistreated her friends, and a tinge of jealousy and sadness.
"Hermione, why are you sad? Did you want to kiss someone too?"
Luna's perceptiveness startled Hermione and without thinking it through squeaked out a "yes".
"Would that be anyone we know?" asked Harry.
Hermione's eyes darted towards Harry, but surprising herself, she was able to admit to herself what she had been feeling, and whispered "yes, both of you, but I promise not to get in your way"
Harry looked at Luna and asked "What do you think Luna?" Luna looked at Hermione and said "I think we should kiss Hermione". Harry proceeded to do just that, and when he'd finished, Luna took over.
The three of them were so happy, they literally floated on their way down to breakfast.
Flitwick smiled when he saw his three favourite students enter the Great Hall holding hands. He also spotted Cho Chang moving towards them and walked briskly towards them in case intervention was needed.
"I see that you're Granger's slut as well now, Loony". Luna cringed away from her bully, and as Hermione was about to say something, Flitwick intervened "Mrs Chang, I have already explained to you that I will not tolerate bullying in my school. You are suspended for the rest of the term, return to your dorm and wait until your parents arrive to collect you."
Displaying his classic idiocy, Ron shouted loud enough for the entire Hall to hear. "It's not fair that Potter gets two whores, he should share them with me."
"Mr Weasley, you are responsible for setting a new record. Never before have two Hogwarts students been suspended in one day. Return to your dorm now Mr Weasley." "But I'm still hungry"
"NOW". Much to the surprise of many, Ron showed he wasn't entirely stupid and fled the Great Hall.
In a much pleasanter tone Flitwick continued "Congratulations to the three of you, I'm glad to see you getting some of the happiness you deserve."
