why was Luna in Care of Magical Creatures and Harry's Defense class?

-She wasn't in either, if you were paying attention. The Care of Magical Creatures class only mentioned her once when Harry tried to open the book before he got to school (this is very out of character for Harry...oh well). I think her unconventional mind would figure out how to open the book. Harry went with the Lovegoods to purchase his supplies, and got his birthday gifts at the Lovegoods' house.

-Luna also heard about the defense lesson because, come on, who in the entire school didn't hear that Neville made Snape, even if it was a boggart, change into his grandmother's clothes? This led into a converstation about what different boggarts Harry, Neville, and Ron had. The three didn't want Luna to be left out, even if she was a year lower than them.

This backtracks a little back to the whole idea of the cooking club...and yes, this will be important later on in the story.

Chapter 10

Harry put up posters everywhere he could think of so he could get members for his cooking club. He made sure his name wasn't on it in case someone got a wrong impression of him (which was most of the time...but oh well). He also had a new mission: grab a Slytherin member by the name of Astoria Greengrass. "Vice-President, ready to go?"

Luna saluted him. "Yes sir!" The two of them marched down the hall into a abandoned classroom. Theo and a blond-headed girl were inside. "Orders, sir!"

"It is now time to put on our armbands!" Harry ordered. "March!"

When the two marched into the room, Theo groaned. "What are you doing Harry?"

"Marching into a classroom." Luna answered.

"Why?" Theo asked.

"Because we have nothing better to do." Luna cheerfully replied. Harry vaguely saw Theo put his head in his hands. "We do actually have business...Miss Greengrass, how would you like to be a founding member of Hogwarts's first cooking club?"

"No...and Theo, you told Harry, didn't you?" Astoria stared him down. Maybe Theo was right...Astoria just might kill him.

"I see no problem with your cooking ability. Why not celebrate it?" Harry asked.

"Try because my parents don't know, or that I am a pureblood princess. We are not supposed to lift a finger, and yet I cook. Do you know how much trouble I could get in with my parents? Plus, they would think this club is useless and would rather me join a club that actually matters like the Future Business Leaders of the Magical World." Astoria answered.

"The problem is that the cooking club isn't useless." Astoria just looked at him, and Harry continued on. "You know all those fancy cuts we make for Potion's class? We do the same in cooking food. I'm sure your parents would be pleased with you joining a club to increase your Potion's knowledge. Plus, just to comfort your parents, why not also join the other club you mentioned?"

"I guess that makes sense and now I see how you get along with Theo and Draco so much...scary really. I guess I'll join, but you'll have to write that letter to my parents, and I am putting all blame on you if this plan fails." Astoria answered.

"I would expect nothing less. Now, how do I join Future Business Leaders of the Magical World?" Harry asked. Hey...you can't get fired if you are the leader of a business.

Harry walked into a room of mostly Hufflepuff girls. "Hello everyone! I'm the founder of this club!"

Hannah Abbott laughed. "No offense...but I wasn't expecting a guy to be the founder of a cooking club...and you can cook Harry?"

"I was taught to cook since I could walk. My Aunt thought it was a very important skill for me to learn. It was one of the few things I agree with her on." Harry smiled. "Would you like a demonstration?"

"Sure." Hannah answered. His chopping skills and amazing food spoke for him. "Amazing...who wants him for President?" All the girls in the room raised their hand. "So Harry, do you accept the position?"

"Only if Luna is Vice-President." Harry answered. All the girls nodded. Luna was a decent cook because, well, her father couldn't cook worth a damn. Luna had to learn if she didn't want to starve. "I guess we should introduce ourselves. Say your name, your house, and your year. I am Harry Potter. I am in my third year and a part of Gryffindor House."

"I am Luna Lovegood. I am in second year and I'm part of Ravenclaw." Luna smiled.

"I am Hannah Abbott. I am in third year and I am a proud member of Hufflepuff." Hannah said.

"I'm Sarah Rhodes. I am a first year Hufflepuff." Sarah looked like she was about to melt into the floor.

"Rebecka Smith, fifth year Hufflepuff." Rebecka was very bold for a Puff. "You might have heard of my twin brother Riley." Well that explains the boldness...her brother was probably one of the ones that fled Gryffindor house when he heard of the twins. She probably didn't want to leave her brother's side.

"Astoria Greengrass, and I am a first year in Slytherin." Astoria was barely keeping her appearance up as a good Slytherin- one that never showed a bit a weakness.

Harry was about to defend her when another girl spoke up. "Michelle Avery, sixth year Slytherin and perfect." Michelle was bubbly and defensive...she obviously cared enough for her house to defend Astoria. It was hard to believe someone that cheerful existed in the Snake House, but who was Harry to judge? "I've been trying to cook and enjoying it...but I need work. Plus, I have to do it under Daddy's nose." Astoria and Luna nodded at her...this must be some pureblood family thing Harry wasn't in on. "Still...I couldn't leave my fellow Slytherin all alone by herself. We Slytherins stick together!"

"Write her a letter too Harry." Astoria said.

"Understood." Harry answered. "I think that all houses are represented here."

"Hey, they are. I don't think this has ever happened before." Hannah said.

"Let's get cooking!" Luna shouted.

Aromas filled the air, and a SMACK was heard. "What is that?" Rebecka asked.

Harry opened the door and saw Ron was there. "What the...Ron, use the door next time." Harry began to laugh. He couldn't help himself.

"Yeah, laugh all you want. Dean saw me trying to open this door and used a spell to make it seem like it was open. Now I have a headache..." Ron then looked at the food, "and it would be solved if I had some of that food over there."

"You just want food!" Michelle yelled.

"Well...you actually want me to cook?" Ron asked.

"Now I remember you...weren't you the Weasley that set the kitchen on fire?" Luna asked.

"You forgot that?" Astoria asked.

"Well other things happened that year. We probably shouldn't let Ron anywhere near a stove. These look pretty nice." Luna said. "Besides, we all can't possibly eat everything here. Why make the food go to waste? So who's do you want to try first?"

"I guess yours since you convinced everyone to let me eat." Yes, Ron was hopelessly in love with Luna. Postive side: at least he wasn't getting in constant arguments with her like he did with the Granger. Negative side: Luna was clueless about relationships. Every other girl in this room, including the first years, figured out that Ron was flirting with her. "Then Harry's because I know his is good, and I don't know the rest of you people."

"Why not go in turns?" Sarah suggested shyly.

"I go with her idea. Second?" Harry asked.

"Second!" Everyone else motioned, including Ron.

Then another knock was heard on the door. "Draco?" Harry exclaimed.