A big Xmas thank you to MinisterKingsley, Gemma Remus 'Mc'Gee' Black, Kristin93, walters1 and ninjacat5 who all reviewed my previous chapter. It seems that amongst those reviews there is not a lot of love for Rolf, and a certain bad feeling about him; that story will be developing in the next chapter, but again I promise that this is 100% George/Luna, so no worries there.

This is a short chapter that will be leading the way to a much bigger part of the story, as my next chapter outline will hopefully tell you at the bottom.

Well six days to go until I find out if I got ownership of everything Potter related...please be generous this christmas JK Rowling.

George sat at the cash desk of Weasley Wizard Wheezes, consumed with boredom. His chin rested on one hand, while he tapped the fingers of the other hand on to the desk repeatedly. He stopped when he noticed a customer peering around a shelf to glare at him; clearly annoyed.

Desperate for something to do, George began to open the several draws of his desk, before closing them again when he realised they held nothing of interest.

At that moment the only thing that could interest George would be the arrival of a response from Luna.

He had sent Brian with his message early the previous evening, and it was now midday the next afternoon, and there had been no response. Although he had initially joked to Luna that he would go to Hogwarts if she didn't respond, he now was greatly considering it as a plan of action.

After the final few customers left, George locked the shop door and went up to the flat for his lunch break. It was as he was picking at his food, that he could hear the sound of flapping wings from outside of the nearby window.

Brain flew through the window and dropped a letter on to the table George was sat at. Suddenly every bad emotion was taken from George and replaced with joy and anticipation, as his eyes began to run across the piece of parchment.

George,

I'm sorry that this is late, but as I began writing, my roommates arrived and they wanted to sleep so I thought it would be better to send Brian away for a while so that he didn't wake them up. I got tired and fell asleep, and only remembered to write back to you just before breakfast this morning. I am really sorry. Yesterday was okay; there are quite a few people who haven't come back this year, and half of the teaching staff are new; so things are different here. We got our timetables this morning and Ginny and I have most of our classes together; except potions and transfiguration, and Hermione is in a few of my classes as well so things should not be too bad. I miss you and I hope that everything is going well for you back home. Send my love to your family.

Lots of Love,

Luna x

George smiled as he read Luna's message, before quickly scribbling down a message to go back to her.

Only a day and you're already forgetting about me Lovegood. Tut tut. I miss you too. Let me know how lessons go; I know from experience that NEWT's are a pain in the arse, especially at the beginning.

George x

George rolled up the message and attached it to Brian's leg. He gave the owl some food before sending him on another journey to Hogwarts.

''Anybody home?'' George shouted as he entered the quiet Burrow.

''In the kitchen George'' It was Molly who responded.

''Hi Mum'' George spoke as he joined his mother in the kitchen.

''I didn't think you would be here this early George; I thought you were going to sort out your things in the flat.''

''I was going to but I decided to move a few more things over from here first.'' George leant against the worktop and peered over the saucepan his mother was cooking with.

''Did you hear from Luna?'' Molly asked, shooing George's head out of the way so that she could add some more ingredients.

''Yeah, she says she's in nearly all her classes with Ginny so she's happy about that, and she misses me. Oh and she sends her love to the family. That's about it.''

''It was only one afternoon George, little happens on the first day for her to write to you about.''

''I suppose so, it's just strange not having her around''

Molly turned away from her cooking to look at her son. ''Oh George, I know it's difficult for you now, but it will get easier, and you'll see her soon.''

''It's just hard you know...'' Molly put a hand on George's shoulder, as he suddenly appeared very vulnerable to her. ''...when Luna arrived she made it so much easier for me to start again after Fred...and now she's gone too, and I can't stop thinking about how lonely I am without her and Fred.''

''I know this isn't easy for you, but I promise in time it will not be as hard for you as it is now.'' Molly smiled softly at George, and then continued to work on her cooking.

George stood and pondered for a moment. ''I wish he could of known her properly''

Molly turned back to George looking confused.

He elaborated ''I wish Fred had gotten to know Luna. He saw how close we were in our last couple of DA lessons at school, and he said that he was happy for me. I can't remember what he said exactly, but it was something like; 'Luna's smart, sweet and pretty, so she is way too good for you'.''

George chuckled at the memory of his brother's words and Molly smiled.

''He would be so happy for you George. Of course he would tease you, and tell Luna so many embarrassing things about you as well; but he was your brother so that would be expected.'' Molly gave George a kiss on the cheek, before once again, attempting to carry on with her cooking.

''Alright I'll get out of your way now.''

''Have you got much to move?'' Molly asked while stirring the food.

''I've got a couple of small boxes of things ready to be moved to the flat; that's all I'm going to move for today.'' George walked out of the kitchen and headed upstairs.

''Make sure you're home for dinner at around five thirty'' Molly shouted after him.

''Okay Mum''

Molly attempted to return her whole focus on to the cooking meal in front of her, but her mind kept wandering back to her second youngest son. She had been terrified that George would revert back to the personality that he had had before he met Luna again in Diagon Alley; and was beyond relief that he hadn't, but as he had just proven to her; there was a great sense of loss still buried in him, and Molly could only hope that the idea of visiting Luna would keep George strong while she was away.

Next chapter; It's been a week since Hogwarts reopened. Ginny and Luna discuss the constant presence of Rolf, and whether it should become known to George.

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