Okay, my longest chapter yet. I really like this chapter, so I really hope you guys do too.

I still own nothing. Maybe if I perform the Cruciatus Curse on JK Rowling she may give me some credit. It's a long shot but still... on with story.

George's words were still running through Luna's head as she took her seat at the table. 'Keep an eye on him', what had he meant by that.

Thomas was sat across from her, and despite the fact that he had been nothing but kind and polite to her, she had become weary of him following George's request.

''Are you alright?''

''Yes'' Luna replied, maybe a little too fast. ''It's just odd, I'm not a businesswoman and this is very formal. I'm not entirely sure I know what I am doing.''

''That's alright, I'm not that sure of what to do myself.'' Thomas smiled kindly at her, and George's words began to fade from Luna's mind. ''Maybe, we should order first, and discuss the newspaper afterwards.''

''That sounds lovely.'' Luna smiled back at Thomas; maybe this evening would be simpler than she first thought.

''Okay Ron, can you start taking down some displays over there.'' George said to Ron as they arrived in Weasley Wizard Wheezes, the moment he entered the shop he had gone straight to the front window.

''Which displays George?''

''Oh...erm...those ones over there.'' George waved his hand to the back wall of the shop. Ron was now utterly convinced that George had no intention to work on the shop, and decided that he would just hover in the background until his older brother finished spying.

''What are you going to do then?'' he asked, interested in what excuse George was going to use.

''Window displays'' George replied instantly, his focus still aimed intently across the street.

Ron smirked; he probably had that answer prepared the moment they had left the Burrow. As he watched George, he thought of all those times he had peered round people and corners when he had noticed Hermione talking to Victor Krum; how he had watched them together, feeling so much bitter resentment, and now he was seeing brother go through the same thing.

It had taken seven long and painful years for Ron and Hermione to be together, because both had never plucked up the courage to admit how they felt to each other. Ron was going to make sure things happened for his older brother a lot sooner. ''George it's a dinner to discuss him buying her dad's old paper, nothing's going to happen.''

''What are you talking about?'' George finally turned away from the window, Ron could tell by the look on his face that he had had no look in spotting Luna and her 'date'.

''Do you remember Cormac McLaggen, he was in my year at Hogwarts?''

''Kind of, why?''

''Well, sixth year, he started liking Hermione, and whenever I looked at the guy I was convinced that there was something off with him.''

''Ron, are you actually going somewhere with this?'' George moved to sit on the chair behind the cash desk, putting his feet up on the desk; a place where he still had a view of the outside street.

''George, I think that you don't trust this guy because you like Luna.'' George raised an eyebrow at Ron. ''in the same way that I liked Hermione. The reason I thought there was something wrong with McLaggen was because he liked Hermione in a way that I didn't want him too, and I think that you have a problem with this Thomas bloke because you think he likes Luna, and you don't want him too.''

George didn't argue back, because Ron had hit the nail on the head.

As soon as Ron had said it, everything made sense; why he always hoped to be spending time with her, why she always managed to make him smile, why he felt like he could do anything when she was by his side, and why he so desperately wanted to run across the street and knock the living daylights out of that smarmy looking git.

Deep down, George had always known the true extent of his feelings for Luna Lovegood.

After an hour of over dinner conversation and jokes, Luna was certain that Thomas Richards was to become the new owner of The Quibbler.

''Do you want to look over the paperwork?'' Luna asked, pulling the contracts for The Quibbler out of her cardigan pocket.

''Yes, thank you.'' Thomas began flipping through the pages as Luna finished the last part of her drink.

''So when would you like to be the owner of The Quibbler?'' Thomas looked up at her.

''Are you saying that I can have it?'' he asked, doubt still apparent on his face.

''You can own it as soon as we sign those dotted lines.''

''Oh...well, yes. If it's okay with you, I'm more than happy to get things sorted.''

Luna caught sight of two waiters looking over at them in annoyance; they had finished eating fifteen minutes ago and many people were waiting to be seated.

''Maybe we should go outside.'' Thomas looked at her in confusion, before catching sight of those same two waiters; catching on to what Luna was saying, he stood from his seat and grabbed his coat. Luna followed suit and did the same.

After a hefty argument Luna paid the bill; if he was about to buy an entire paper off of her, she was doing to buy dinner.

From his place in the shop, George could see among the people outside, someone with a long head of blonde hair. Launching himself from his seat, he ran to the window, and sure enough, there she was; looking annoyingly beautiful.

Ron came up behind him and peered over his brother's shoulder. George could see Thomas writing on various pieces of paper, occasionally stealing glances at Luna; who didn't notice, her focus was looking up into the sunset sky.

''Bloody hell, I think you were right about him George.'' Ron's voice could be faintly heard amongst the growls and hisses that were being made in George's head.

''Git'' George muttered under his breath, that was the most he could say without launching into a verbal attack on Thomas that consisted of every curse word his mother had banned him from saying, and a few he and Fred had made up as a code.

Luna was so absorbed in the sight of the setting sun, that she did not notice that Thomas had finished signing all the contracts and was now staring at her.

''I'm sorry, it appears that my concentration was taken away for a moment.'' Luna said, having seen Thomas looking at her out of the corner of her eye.

Thomas chuckled, ''it's perfectly fine Luna, I was looking at something even more beautiful than the sky.''

Luna wasn't sure whether to laugh at Thomas' terrible pick up line, or to run in the opposite direction.

She settled on staying where she was and doing nothing, that way neither of them lost their dignity.

After a moment or two, she was finally able to think of something to say ''Okay, if you just pass me the papers then I'll sign them and the paper will be all yours.''

Thomas held the papers only slightly in front of his chest, as Luna came closer to reach for them; he made his moved and pressed his lips on to hers.

It took Luna a couple of seconds to comprehend what had just happened, but as soon as she did, she tried to pull away. However, he placed his hands on her shoulders and held her to him. She closed her eyes, desperately hoping that at any she would wake up and be back at the Burrow, with George.

Moments after thinking his name, she heard it be shouted out for the whole of Diagon Alley to hear.

''George, wait'' The massive slam of a door was heard, along with Ron's shout.

''George is here'' Luna thought, both confusion and relief flooding through her body.

In a second, Luna felt Thomas' weight and body be pulled away from her, and Ron ran up beside her.

''You alright?'' he asked, a mix of anger and genuine concern in his voice.

Luna only took the time to nod, before tuning back to where Thomas was. He was currently pinned up against the wall of the restaurant; George's wand poking into this throat.

''Okay you son of a bitch, lets play a game; you give me a reason why I shouldn't kill you, and I will ignore you.'' George had a smirk on his face, but it was not the smirk that Luna had come to love so much; it was dark, almost frightening.

''George'' The sound of Luna's voice drained all the anger from George in a split second. He began to step back from Thomas, but made sure that his wand did not move away from his general direction; not that he needed too, George's surprise appearance had shook Thomas so badly, he couldn't find the ability to move.

As soon as he was close enough George put away his wand and pulled Luna into his arms, Ron pointed his wand at Thomas; just in case he dared make a break for it.

''Are you okay?'' George cupped Luna's face in his hands and looked straight into her glistening silvery-blue eyes.

''Yeah, how did you know to come?''

''I decided that I would keep an eye on him too.'' George didn't bother lying; he shuddered at thought of what could have been if he hadn't gone to the shop.

Luna didn't care, the idea that he had been watching over her made her stomach do leaps of joy. George smiled at her; the smile she loved so much. He used his hands to bow her head slightly, and he kissed her softly and gently on her forehead, his lips lingering for several moments before pulling away, he then put his arms around her again.

''George, what about him?'' Ron gestured to Thomas with his wand. George's fist immediately clenched.

''No George, please.'' Luna looked up at him; he couldn't believe how vulnerable and innocent she looked with his arms wrapped around her.

''Fine, lets go home.''

''Just a moment.'' Luna pulled out of George's embrace and walked towards the papers that had fallen on to the floor. As Ron's grip on his wand tightened, George pulled his wand out of his pocket and pointed it back at Thomas; they weren't taking any chances.

Luna used the restaurant wall as a desk to write on the papers, kept a safe distance along from Thomas, and began signing them.

''Here, take these, have the paper, and never come near me again.'' Luna spoke in her usual soft, gentle voice. She held out the papers to Thomas, who took them with shaking hands; surprised that she was still giving him the paper. ''I expect to find your payment in my father's Gringotts account in the next month, and if you try what you did again; to me or anyone else, then I will not stop them next time.'' Luna nodded her head back towards where George and Ron were standing; wands and fists ready for a fight.

Finally finding his feet Thomas apparated away. Luna turned back to the Weasleys, and skipped towards George.

''Thank you'' Reaching up on her tip toes, Luna's lips met George's for a brief moment. Before she could pull away, George's hands cupped Luna's cheeks and returned the kiss; he wasn't going to let her get away this time.

His arms wrapped around her back and he pulled her up to meet his height, her arms went around his neck, and the slow and gentle kiss deepened.

Ron shuffled his feet uncomfortably, deciding that he wasn't going to be missed; he walked back to the shop to lock up, and then go home.

Finally, Luna hesitantly pulled away from George. He held her so that they were still face to face.

''Luna Lovegood, I think that I love you.'' George whispered into her ear.

Luna shook off the shiver his whispered had caused to run down her spine so that she could speak, ''That's funny, because I know that I love you George Weasley.''

The biggest smile appeared on George's face. ''I'm holding you to that Lovegood.''

Before they could think, their lips were drawn together once again.

Next chapter; Everyone begins to find out about the newest wizarding couple.

R & R, Lord Voldemort commands you!