A/N: I don't own Harry Potter or any related content.

"I'm sorry, Luna," Gezabash said. He'd cornered her after charms class. Luna smiled at him, having already known what he was going to say.

"Don't be. I knew I wouldn't be playing in this game. If Durbin hadn't been healed, than Duox would be back. I can still train with the team, right?"

"I don't see why not, under the condition you try out next year."

"Already planning to," she stated with a nod.

"Alright, see you at practice." Sirius watched him watch away as he caught up with Luna.

"Just telling me Durbin's going to play next weekend, nothing new there."

"Oh, hey, um, James and I..." Luna laughed.

"Is this about those new nicknames of yours?" she asked. Sirius nodded. "Good, because I want in."

"What?"

"You heard me, Sirius. I know what you and James and Peter, Merlin I don't like him, are doing, and I want in." Sirius blinked pulling Luna into an empty classroom. He pushed the door closed.

"How?"

"You shed. James drew a picture of a stag in his history notes with 'Prongs' written in swirly letters, you guys are not nearly as secretive as you think. And Peter's a rat, no, I don't mean he can turn into one, I mean, I think he's up to something. So, where are we meeting?"

"If I say no, you'll just ask James?"

"Yes."

"Come and go room, seven o'clock." Luna smiled kissing Sirius.

"Thank you. Do you think I'll be able to do it?" she asked as they reentered the hallway and started heading towards the great hall for lunch.

"Peter did it."

"Good point." Luna turned as they passed someone in the hall.

"Hi Severus."

"Luna, Black."

"Snape." Luna smiled as Severus and Sirius just glared at each other for a second, but didn't do more than that. She'd been trying to, if not be friends, just be more tolerant of each other. So far, it seemed to be working. Lily had even started talking to James, other than just insulting him.

Sirius pulled a chair from the table and vanished it so she could slide her chair into the space.

"So, anyone figure out the stupid moonstone essay? I can't believe Slughorn's actually making us write it to begin with."

"It is O.W.L year, most of this stuff will be on the tests, James. Do you need help studying?" Lily asked handing Luna the plate of rolls.

"I...um, sure? How about tomorrow afternoon?" James suggested surprised at Lily's suggestion. Luna smiled taking a bite of her lunch. Things were going according to plan. She wasn't sure why she'd decided Lily and James would make the perfect couple, but something told her that setting them up together was the right thing to do. She felt someone watching her and slowly she turned her head towards the head table. Headmaster Dumbledore tore his gaze from her, returning to a conversation with Professor Flitwick.

LLLLLLLLLLLL

Luna hovered past the spot on the wall three times, finally a door appeared. With a smile she gently pushed it open.

"Moony!" she heard James yell.

"What?"

"Someone's found us!"

"Relax, it's just me," Luna stated closing the door behind her. Luna looked around the room. A large shaggy black dog sat in the middle of the floor, next to him was a rat. Luna narrowed her eyes and glared.

"Always knew he was a rat," she muttered as James laughed. Him and Lupin were the only ones still human. She looked at Lupin.

"Hey, Sirius told me how to find you guys. I already know," she added looking pointedly at the werewolf.

"How?"

"I paid attention in class," she answered. He nodded letting the subject drop. He'd realized Luna was smart enough to have figured out things, and knew it had only been a matter of time, especially because of her being with Sirius.

"I want in, I found a book on the subject, you didn't hide it well enough. How long does it take, I mean after the initial stuff? " she asked looking at the two boys and two creatures in front of her.

"Well, you have to hold a mandrake leaf under your tongue for a month, then make a potion, take it during a lightning storm, and hope it doesn't nearly kill you." Luna nodded. She's read most of this information.

"So, mandrake leaf, I guess I can get one tomorrow?"

"Luna, you don't have to do this," Sirius said turning back into himself. "There's no guarentee it will work," he added. Luna looked at the floor. Of course, he'd figured out what she was thinking.

"Maybe I just don't want to be alone during the full moon?' she suggested.

"Luna." Sirius pulled her to him, sliding her from the chair into his lap. She buried her head into his chest. "What is this really about?" he asked softly stroking her hair. He motioned for the rest of the marauders to scram. They slipped from the room.

"I...I...I don't know what to do anymore, Sirius. I mean, yes I can still practice with the team, but I don't have a place there. I'm not really part of any clubs or anything, you guys disappear all the time for your pranks, and to...hang out on the full moon. I know becoming an animagus is difficult, and timely, but don't you think there's a chance I could do it?"

"I don't doubt you can, Luna, but I think you're wanting this for the wrong reasons. You're hoping that maybe, just maybe you'll be able to walk again, as an animal. It doesn't work that way, if you're injured in creature form, you're injured in human form." Luna's face fell and she nodded.

"I figured as much, it was just a crazy idea. I still want in on what you guys are up to," she added. "Maybe just not this part. I've got an idea for a prank involving Slughorn's crystalized pineapple and a truth potion." Sirius laughed holding his girlfriend close.

"Let's get the others and start on it!" She nodded allowing him to scoop her up in his arms and carry her from the room where James, Remus and Peter were waiting outside.

"She's going to join the Marauders, and she's got an idea for our next target."

"Sweet, so, do we need to get a mandrake leaf?"

"Not right now, I need to do some more research to make sure being an animal won't impact my spine," Luna replied. "Okay, so crystalized pineapple, anyone know how to make a truth potion?"