A/n: Build up to the yule ball!xD I would have made Fred and Luna go together but in the film he goes with Angelina (I'm not an Angelina fan)and I want to keep it as close to the story as possible:P

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"God Luna, I can't believe Fred! He's such a thoughtless idiot!" Ginny sounded really irritated as she and Luna wondered around the school. Luna was quite happy to just dawdle but Ginny seemed intent on power walking the halls to vent her frustration. It had been a few days since Fred's little 'announcement' Luna still felt like she couldn't be around him; sensing that, Ginny conveniently got a headache after they had all met up on this particular evening meaning Luna had to conveniently take her to the hospital wing. Luna was extremely grateful.

"He's not an idiot." Luna sighed.

"Well he kind of is."

"I was the idiot."

"Don't say that Luna."

"But it's true. Of course he wouldn't have invited me."

"He would have been lucky to go with you."

"I highly dought that. He would have asked me else. Now I have to go and catch up on some school work. Bye Ginny." Luna then walked off, missing the usual bounce in her stride. Goodness the nargles had really been messing with her head recently.

Ginny felt terrible. Why did her brother have to be such a thoughtless idiot? Ginny knew Luna was devastated even if she was trying to hide it. Ginny could see past Luna's mask of happiness. She also knew that Luna often acted the way she acted to mask her true feelings and insecurities. She was such a lovely person and Ginny felt utterly hopeless. There was nothing she could do. Fred would not see sense and Luna would not admit her true feelings. Why did everything have to be so darn complicated? Especially with the Yule ball being so close.

As soon as Luna rounded the corner she began to cry. It tore her apart inside knowing that Fred was taking Angelina. She had so hoped it would have been her. Of course it had been unlikely but for a moment Luna thought her dream might have come true. It was supposed to be the perfect night with the perfect person in the perfect and most magical place in the world. And now she wasn't even going. She was devastated. Soon her tired legs took her to the outside of the castle. She was about to head back inside when she suddenly lost all strength so just sat down and cried to herself. She was an emotional mess. Why was she letting Fred Weasley have such an effect on her? Surely she should have known by now that as soon as she became close to someone it all seemed to ends. Usually in a bad way.

Luna did not know how long she had been sat there or how cold she had been until a warm cloak was gently draped around her shoulders.

"We seem to be making a habit of this, Lovegood." Draco Malfoy said as he sat down next to Luna.

"Not my fault you follow me." Luna's teeth chattered.

"Hey I don't- god Luna your freezing!" Draco gasped as he leant next to her.

"Am I?" she replied, she felt slightly light headed from shivering so much. Draco pulled her closer to him and gave her a hug, grimacing at the fact he was in such close proximity to a lowly Ravenclaw. Something about Draco's presence stopped Luna's tears. She still felt far from happy but she had finally come to her senses. She finally noticed how dark it was. Merlin, it must have been rather late. How long had she been sat there?

"So Luna, care to tell me why you're sat out here in the freezing cold on your own with no coat or anything?" Draco asked Luna. Thank goodness for the Muggle acting classes he had taken over the summer.

"No reason." Luna sighed after a while.

"I know they call you Loony and all but I didn't think you were quite that mad."

Luna smiled at Draco's remark before telling him, "Well you know, just stuff."

"Care to define stuff?"

"Fred." she said shortly. She knew that it would have been impossible to avoid Draco's question.

"Thought so." Draco replied finally. They both sat in silence for a while, looking out to the forbidden forest. Luna noticed a Thestral flying around above the trees and thought of her mother.

"So what's Fred done this time?" Draco suddenly asked, inwardly all he thought was 'idiot'. He really didn't like Fred. He was glad he had this as an excuse to give reason for his hatred.

"Well its more me than him really."

"I highly dought that."

"It's true."

"Then explain."

"It sounds silly but I thought Fred was going to invite me to the Yule ball but he didn't. He invited Angelina Johnson. For some reason it just really upset me. I was looking forward to the ball and now I won't even be able to go. Fred can be so annoying sometimes." Luna told Draco the shorter, less emotional version, mainly to stop herself from crying again.

"Don't be stupid Luna."

"What?" Draco's reaction surprised Luna.

"Of course you're going to the Yule ball." Draco laughed and held Luna closer, hiding the grim look on his face.

"But how?"

"With me silly." and for the second time this year, Luna felt herself just inches away from Draco. Or more specifically Draco's lips. Luna pulled away suddenly and looked at the floor, as did Draco. Although Draco only did it to hide his evil smile.

"So you're coming to the Yule ball with me then?" Draco asked confidently.

"Of course Draco. Thank you." Luna beamed, there it was. The smile that he was looking for.

"Good. Right we better be going. It's freezing out here." Draco said as he began to stand up. Luna, too, stood up. She smiled at him gratefully.

As they headed back to the castle and went off on their separate ways, Luna called after Draco. "Draco! Your cloak!" but it was too late, he was already gone.

"Somebody looks way too happy." Ginny giggled.

"What's wrong with being happy?" Luna shot back innocently.

"Oh nothing, nothing. Just thought you might be the source of some juicy gossip." Ginny's giggles increased.

"Well you never know."

"What?" Ginny gasped, she had only been joking.

"I have something that could be a source of interest." Luna was having fun stringing Ginny along.

"Ooh do tell." Ginny was so exited she actually grabbed Luna's sleeve.

"I may or may not have a date."

"For the ball?"

"Of course."

"Eeeh!" Ginny squeaked in excitement. Luna guessed it meant she wanted to know who was taking her in Ginny speak.

After getting bored of keeping if from Ginny, Luna eventually told her, "Draco Malfoy." she giggled.

"No way!" Ginny gasped.

"Yes way!" Luna replied smugly.

"Bet he'll scrub up well." Ginny thought out loud. Both girls fell about in laughter. But it was true, with his good looks and tall frame he was bound to look good. The Malfoys were also well known for their sharp sense of style. The only thing Luna worried about was what she would look like in comparison to him.