When Things Go Slightly Wrong

Chapter 38: Sorry I Asked

On the way to Potions, dearest Neville Longbottom passed his friend Luna Lovegood, and, ever polite, he felt it only second nature to say hello.

Waving, he called, "Hey, Luna! How are you?"

"Oh, hello, Neville," Luna replied, falling into step beside him. "My day's not been too great, thanks for asking. I think I might be harbouring some pests again; they may have stowed away in the package Dad sent me yesterday. Naturally, everyone has their mish-mosh days, but mine generally only happen when the wanglesgrout has lodged itself up my nose again."

Neville, horrorstruck, flushed under the scrutiny of so many confused glances as Luna babbled on.