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After spending an hour or so at St Mungo's getting healed, being confronted with a hysterical Molly Weasley and having several more emotional reunions, Luna had never been so eager to get to sleep in her entire life; especially since Molly had forced George to finally leave and to go back to his flat to get some sleep of his own.
To make sure that Luna got the best sleep she could possibly get, Molly had told her to sleep in George and Fred's old bedroom; where she wouldn't have to share with anyone. As everyone made their way to their own rooms, Luna trudged her way up the staircase until she finally reached her temporary room. Having changed her clothes immediately after returning from St Mungo's, Luna fully intended to flop back on to the bed and to fall asleep then and there.
''It's about bloody time, I was beginning to worry you'd gotten lost on your way up'' Luna jumped back from the doorway as George spoke from his seat on the windowsill.
''I thought that you had gone to bed'' Luna regained her composure, closed the door behind her and walked over to George.
''Yeah and when Mum asks you if you slept well, that's what you're going to tell her I did''
''George it isn't necessary for you to stay with me; I'm not afraid anymore'' Luna spoke with sincerity.
''I'm sure your not'' George took both of Luna's hands in his and squeezed them. ''but could you let me be the overly paranoid boyfriend for a little bit longer by letting me stay?''
''I suppose so'' Luna gave a mock sigh; despite what she had said there wasn't a single part of her that wanted George to leave.
Luna lay back on George's old bed and patted the spot beside her.
''As much as I would love to be right by your side; Mum might come in to check on you, and if she sees me and you lying in a bed together she'll send me flying out of the window'' He picked up a wooden chair from across the room and put it down besides the bed.
''I love you George'' Luna voice was even dreamier than usual; her eyes were closed as she spoke and her gentle breathing almost made it seem as though she was already asleep.
''I love you so much Luna'' He kissed her lips softly before sitting back in his chair and taking her hand in his.
As his eyelids began to feel heavy, George leant forward and rested his head on the bed beside Luna. It took him no longer than a few seconds to fall asleep himself.
As the sunlight shone through the thin curtains of her bedroom window, Luna woke from the most peaceful sleep she had had in what felt like a very long time. The main reason for this was also the source of the light snoring Luna heard from beside her; George was in the same position he had fallen asleep in and he still had a firm grip on her hand.
Her attempts to loosen his grip without waking him up failed and he bolted upright; his eyes wide with surprise. ''Luna, what is it? Is everything alright?''
''Yes George'' Luna couldn't help but smile at his worry. ''It's just morning; that's all''
''Oh right'' George stood up and stretched. ''Owww. Bloody hell. I feel like my back's been stood on by a giant''
''You could have slept on the other bed'' Luna pointed out as she went up the window and pulled open the curtains.
''You know Luna; if I didn't know any better I would think that you didn't want me around'' George smirked as he walked up behind her and put his arms around her waist.
''I just don't want to hear you complain about your back hurting all day'' George was surprised when she retorted; she seemed to be a million miles away as she gazed at the outside landscape.
''Fair enough. I'm going to go back to the flat quickly and get changed'' He kissed her temple and stepped back from her. ''I'll be back in a minute''
''Wait'' Luna suddenly broke her watch from the window and turned to him. ''Are you going to open the shop today?''
''Luna I personally fought one of the most wanted Death Eaters around; if that isn't an excuse to have a day off work then I don't know what is'' George smirked.
''It's just...'' George's heart rate increased slightly as Luna looked at the ground nervously. ''...I was considering going to the Ministry to see Rolf once he's released''
Luna made herself look up at George when he didn't respond. He was looking at her closely. ''Can I ask why?''
''He's been locked up for several days for something he doesn't even recall doing; I just want to explain everything to him''
''You don't owe him anything Luna; it was Rodolphus' fault, not yours'' George commented.
''I know, but I still want to see him'' Luna shrugged.
''I suppose that's what you get when your girlfriend is the kindest and most loving person on the planet'' George smiled and walked up to her.
''Thank you for understanding'' Luna wrapped her arms around his back and rested her head on his chest, smiling as she breathed in her favourite scent in the world; the scent that told her she was in George's arms.
''Mr Scamander'' Rolf winced as the light from the corridor beamed into his cell ''you're free to go''
Several hours ago he had been told that evidence had been found that may prove his innocence, but until now he had believed that it was too good to be true. A great feeling of relief washed over Rolf as he stepped out of his cell and had his handcuffs unlocked. The guard shook Rolf's hand and offered him a genuine smile. ''I'm sorry you had to go through all this Mr Scamander, but I'm happy to tell you that you can walk out of the Ministry with the entire wizarding population aware that you are completely innocent''
The guard began to walk away. ''Wait, can I ask what happened? Why did my case collapse?''
''You have a visitor Mr Scamander; I think the young lady would be willing to answer those questions for you'' Rolf looked slightly unnerved, but the guard ignored this and pointed to Rolf's right. ''She's waiting down the corridor''
Rolf slowly made his way towards the waiting area, having heard what crimes he was apparently guilty of; Rolf was unsure of whether he really wanted to get his answers. As he approached the waiting area Rolf could hear the hushed whispers of a man and woman and he gave a not-so subtle cough to gain their attention.
He was calmed by the sweet smile the small blonde girl gave him when she saw him, however, the tall red-head that sat protectively beside her put Rolf back on edge.
''Hello Rolf'' Luna rose from her seat a held out her hand. ''I'm Luna Lovegood, I don't know if you remember me; we were both in Ravenclaw at Hogwarts''
Rolf smiled as he shook her hand. ''Of course. Luna I'm sorry it's been a long time''
Luna's smile fell and she gave an uneasy look to her boyfriend who was stood behind her. As she looked back at Rolf, she noticed him watching George. ''Rolf, this is my boyfriend George Weasley''
''Oh yeah, you and your twin brother flew out of school on your broomsticks when Umbridge was in control'' As Rolf spoke to George, Luna couldn't help but notice obvious differences in Rolf's voice and posture now that he was free from Rodolphus' control; the real Rolf Scamander was obviously more approachable than the Rolf Luna had encountered at Hogwarts in the last few months.
''Yeah that's me'' George forced a smile; imperious curse or no, George still struggled to look at Rolf Scamander without remembering what trouble that man had caused for him and Luna.
''Rolf I wanted to come see you so that I could explain to you why you were kept here'' Luna spoke after several seconds of silence; trying to break the tension.
''No offence Luna, but why couldn't one of the guards just tell me?'' Rolf asked, confused as to why a teenage girl was doing the job of a Ministry official.
''Because I'm the girl who you were believed to have attacked''
Rolf shifted uncomfortably at this news and couldn't surpress the twinge of anger and fustration that he felt inside of him. ''So you're the reason that I was locked up''
Luna took a step back as she heard the dark tone in Rolf's voice; the tone she had heard in his voice the day he had been made to attack her.
''Hey, don't speak to her like that again'' George snapped. ''Or I might just end up getting locked up because I knocked some of your teeth out''
Luna turned and put her hands on George's cheeks. ''George that isn't going to help. Can Rolf and I just talk alone for a minute?''
''Fine, I'll be over there if you need me'' George surrendered to Luna's pleading gaze, kissed her cheek and walked out of the room, but stayed on the other side of the door where he could keep an eye on Rolf.
''Rolf if I had known the truth then I would have never testified against you'' Luna's voice was almost pleading; she didn't want Rolf to leave before he heard everything
''And what is the truth?'' Rolf asked.
''That you did actually do those things that you were arrested for, but you did them because you were under the imperious curse-''
''What? I don't remember doing anything-''
''According to the Ministry; Rodolphus lifted the curse as soon as he found out the Ministry was after you, and you lost any memory of anything you did while you were under Rodolphus' control''
''Rodolphus Lestrange?''
''Yes''
''Huh, that explains why the last thing I can remember before being chased by the Ministry is finding Rodolphus in my house'' Rolf pondered on the memory, trying to recall anything that happened afterwards; but nothing came to him.
''I'm sorry that I had you arrested for something you had no control over'' Luna's silvery-blue eyes looked so sad and regretful, Rolf couldn't allow her to be upset.
''Luna I understand. How could you have known? When I was arrested, the Ministry officials read out the things I was being charged with; you must have been so afraid''
Luna gave a sad smile as conformation.
''You came here to tell me the truth when you didn't have too, even though my face must still remind you of what Rodolphus made me do to you. Luna you are a very brave girl and I admire you so much'' Rolf smiled proudly at Luna and she blushed slightly.
''You deserved to know the truth, and I wanted to be the one to who told it to you''
''Thank you'' Certain that offering her a hug would earn him a punch from her boyfriend, Rolf took a safe bet and held his hand out and Luna shook it before giving Rolf a final smile and walking away towards George.
''Is everything alright?'' George asked as Luna approached him. He watched Rolf walk away in the other direction.
''Everything's wonderful'' Luna pulled George's face down to her own and brought his lips to hers. ''Can we go home now?''
''Sure'' He chuckled, surprised by Luna's sudden public display of affection.
Luna led the way down the corridor, pulling George by the hand; her head was looking up in awe at the great archways and golden statues that decorated the Ministry of magic. ''I didn't realise how lovely this place is''
George grinned as he looked on, watching as she twirled around while she walked: he could see exactly why Luna had come to the Ministry to see Rolf; for closure.
Next chapter; The grand finale. It's new years eve, but George has something much more special than fireworks planned for Luna.
Well only one more chapter to go. I have been considering writing a sequel to this story which will follow Luna and George after Luna finishes at Hogwarts, when they move in together and all that would follow. There would be less drama in it than this story, but there would still be the dramas of any relationship with some magic on the side. Please let me know if you would like this sequel, otherwise, after the next chapter, I will write an epilogue for this story to finish it off.
Please review. Since I've just had my first day back at school I need something to cheer me up big time :^)