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Hey everyone! THIS chapter is, as promised, pure Usagi/Harry fluffy romance. Other then that, I have a few comments for reviewers. Check 'em out, I didn't have time to do everyone, just a few people.
Lady-Tomoyo - Look chick, maybe you DO want to know what's going to happen with the story, but I for one think it's important to have ALL aspects of the story attended to. AND that includes sap and romance. The senshi will arrive when I need them to, same at the others will remember when needed to. (I'm not trying to be rude, but that's the way it goes.)
Wildmage - Thanks, I was hoping people would like it. I just feel SO bad for Harry, you know?
Silver Moon Goddess - Here's another chapter for you, because you've stuck with my stories for such a long time!
ladyluna529 - We're off for Spring Break now because, well, I dunno. At Easter we only get two days off, though, Good Friday and Easter Monday so I suppose it evens out.
Tenshi Bunny - Yeah, I've always been a sucker for sap. I'm glad I'm not the only one! Thanks.
If I didn't mention you, I'm sorry but thanks so much for all your reivews; they make me write even when I'm too lazy to want to. ^_^;; Which is most of the time..... ^_~;;;
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Chapter 17 - Moonlight Kisses
Harry Potter had never felt so uneasy in his entire life. It had been last night when he'd asked Remus and Sirius for their advice on what to do. This morning he'd awoken in his own bed, which meant either Remus or Sirius, probably Remus, had taken Harry back to the fifth year Gryffindor dormitories, because Harry clearly remembered falling asleep on the couch next to Sirius.
Now, he was at the Gryffindor table eating lunch slowly while trying to think of a way to ask Serena out on a date for the next day, which was a Saturday. He'd overslept that morning, which was why he hadn't already asked Serena out. He had, however, already been to the kitchens to ask the house elves to have the list of food items he'd prepared during History of Magic ready for pickup around dinner the next evening.
"Just ask her, Potter." He mumbled to himself. "It's not that hard!" But despite what he was telling himself, he was still getting cold feet. He looked over at Serena when he heard laughter and saw her sitting with Ginny and one of the transfer students, Mina Aino, at the head of the table.. To Harry, Serena looked like a goddess. Her sparkling blue eyes, her gold-spun hair, her tinkling laugh, her half-parted rose-colored lips....(1)
"Fancy Serena, then, do you, Harry?" Harry jumped at the sound of one of his best friend's voices and turned, startled, to meet Ron's grinning blue eyes.
"N-no!" Harry stammered, feeling his cheeks heat up. "What makes you say that? And anyway-" he continued quickly before Ron could respond. "Even if I did, that's none of your business."
"I quite agree." The voice of Hermione Granger broke into their conversation. "Ronald Weasley, you leave Harry alone this instant. It's none of your concern that Harry likes Serena."
"I don't like Serena!" Harry blurted, face entirely red. "Why would you think I do?"
Hermione gave him a look that said 'what-do-you-think-I-am,-stupid?' and shook her head, but to Harry's relief said nothing. Instead, she busily gathered her things into her bag and stood up.
"Come on, Ron." She said and strode out of the Hall. Ron smirked at Harry and clapped the raven-haired boy on the shoulder before loping off after his girlfriend. Harry sighed and returned to his Serena-watching.
It wasn't long, however, before there was another interruption. A wet nose bumped against his hand and, upon looking down, Harry discovered Sirius, who was looking extremely impatient. Seeing he had Harry's attention, Sirius barked as if to say 'What the hell are you waiting for? Ask her!!!'. Harry sighed and stood up, wondering if the whole world was against him today.
He approached Serena, Mina and Ginny slowly and nervously cleared his throat. They all looked at him and Harry found himself facing three pairs of eyes - one royal blue, one golden chocolate and the other silvery blue.
"Serena, can I talk to you alone for a minute?" He asked nervously. Ginny and Mina giggled and Harry felt his cheeks heat up again.
"Aw." Mina said teasingly. "Look at that, cousin. History is repeating itself!" Ginny laughed outloud at that but Serena gave them both murderous looks.
"All right, all right, we're gone." Ginny jumped up, grabbed Mina's wrist and headed for the doors. As she passed Harry, Ginny mumbled "Good luck".
"Thanks." Harry sighed as he sat down and looked at the girl in front of him. He was certainly going to need it.
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Harry felt nervousness curl in his stomach as he and Serena walked towards the lake. After asking Serena out the day before, they'd agreed to have their picnic under a large tree near the lake that would provide shelter from any bugs.
It was a cool night, warm but with enough of a breeze coming off the lake for it not to be overly hot. Harry was grateful for the wind as he wiped his sweaty forehead; he'd barely gotten any sleep the night before, so nervous was he. Little did he know, Serena was in the same situation.
They reached the decided upon spot with good timing. Harry spread out the picnic immediately, guessing Serena would probably be as hungry as he was after a day in Hogsmeade. He looked at the picnic - cold chicken, bread, cheese, fruit, cookies, water and bottles of butterbeer purchased earlier in the day, along with some chocolate and other assorted wizard and muggle treats for dessert.
Both of them fell upon the picnic ravenously, and for a few moments there was silence, save the sound of two people chewing, swallowing and their sighs of contentment. But it was not an uncomfortable silence, it was one Harry enjoyed having. Then, Serena, who had been gazing fixedly at the setting sun, broke it.
"It's so beautiful." She sighed.
"Hmm?" Harry looked up at her, surprised, then followed her gaze to the West. He was slightly surprised to see the large golden globe disappearing behind the horizon, and the sky streaked with slowly fading blues, golds, reds, pinks and oranges. As the colors vanished, a darker blue spread over the sky as tiny bursts of silvery blue sppeared. It was a wonderous sight, and Harry was glad to have seen it.
"Harry?" Serena broke the silence one more.
"Yes?" Harry looked at her and his breath caught when his own emerald eyes were caught by Serena's blue one.
"Do.... Do you have a broom?"
"Yes.... Why, would you like to go flying?"
"If you'll take me." Serena said, suddenly unsure he would want to. Harry smiled at her, causing Serena's heart to jump strangely, and stood up. He pulled out his wand and pointed it at the castle.
"Accio Firebolt!" He called out. Serena stood up when she heard the whistling noise. She quickly realized it was the sound of Harry's Firebolt speeding towards them. It stopped right in front of them and waited.
Harry reached out and grasped it, getting onto it with an experienced ease. He smiled again at Serena, who blushed but stepped forwards. She sat on the broom behind him - not with the broom between her legs but side-saddle, and wrapped her arms around Harry's waist. Harry blushed deeply, glad she couldn't see his face in the dark. Then, he kicked off sharply and they rose into the air.
Serena looked down slowly and gasped with delight at the things she could see. This was so different from flying with her wings! It sent shivers down her spine as Harry began to direct the broom around Hogwarts. After a moment, he had to speak up.
"Serena?"
"Hmm?" Serena answered, looking at the lake.
"Will you sing something?" Serena jolted, surprised, but felt a warm happiness creeping through her. Harry liked her singing!
"Of course. Any preferences?"
"No." Serena nodded, thought for a moment, then began to sing.
"It's not the flowers
Wrapped in fancy paper
It's not the ring,
I wear around my finger
There's nothing in all the world I need
When I have you here beside me
Here beside me
"So you could give me wings to fly
And catch me if I fall
Or pull the stars down from the sky
So I could wish on them all
But I couldn't ask for more
'Cause your love is the greatest gift of all
"In your arms
I find a strength inside of me
And in your eyes
There's a light to guide me
I would be lost without you
And all that my heart could ever want
Has come true
"So you could give me wings to fly
And catch me if I fall
Or pull the stars down from the sky
So I could wish on them all
But I couldn't ask for more
'Cause your love is the greatest gift of all
"You can offer me the sun, the moon
But I would still believe
You'd give me everything
If you gave your heart to me...
"I couldn't ask for more
'Cause your love was the greatest gift of all
"So you could give me wings to fly
And catch me if I fall
Or pull the stars down from the sky
So I could wish on them all
But I couldn't ask for more
'Cause your love is the greatest gift of all...
"Your love is the greatest gift of all...
"The greatest gift of all..."
Serena concluded her song just as they finished their round of Hogwarts. Harry, deciding they'd done enough flying for the night, descended slowly but carefully. When they were close enough, Serena made to get off the broom, but being Serena, she tripped and went sprawling. Harry's eyes widened with panic.
"Serena, are you okay?" He asked quickly, bending over her. She rolled over and Harry realized she was laughing. She stopped when she met his eyes but continued to smile.
Harry looked down at the Moon Child below him. Her hair had come free when flying and now spilled around her like a halo. Her eyes shone liquid silver in the Moonlight. Something glimmered on her forehead and Harry's eyes widened - was that a Silver Crescent Moon on Serena's forehead?
Before he could get a closer look, Serena sighed softly and he looked down, straight into her molten eyes. He felt himself leaning down slowly. Her eyes flickered closed as they kissed gently in the light of the Moon.
High above, the remains of the Moon Kingdom smiled down at their daughter, who was with her True Love at last.
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(1) - Can anyone saying 'lovesick'? ^_~
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OKAY, that was sap. But it was Harry/Serena sap, so that's okay. I promise, next chapter (I think) I'll get on with the story. R&R, five reviews or no new chapter!
Hey everyone! THIS chapter is, as promised, pure Usagi/Harry fluffy romance. Other then that, I have a few comments for reviewers. Check 'em out, I didn't have time to do everyone, just a few people.
Lady-Tomoyo - Look chick, maybe you DO want to know what's going to happen with the story, but I for one think it's important to have ALL aspects of the story attended to. AND that includes sap and romance. The senshi will arrive when I need them to, same at the others will remember when needed to. (I'm not trying to be rude, but that's the way it goes.)
Wildmage - Thanks, I was hoping people would like it. I just feel SO bad for Harry, you know?
Silver Moon Goddess - Here's another chapter for you, because you've stuck with my stories for such a long time!
ladyluna529 - We're off for Spring Break now because, well, I dunno. At Easter we only get two days off, though, Good Friday and Easter Monday so I suppose it evens out.
Tenshi Bunny - Yeah, I've always been a sucker for sap. I'm glad I'm not the only one! Thanks.
If I didn't mention you, I'm sorry but thanks so much for all your reivews; they make me write even when I'm too lazy to want to. ^_^;; Which is most of the time..... ^_~;;;
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Chapter 17 - Moonlight Kisses
Harry Potter had never felt so uneasy in his entire life. It had been last night when he'd asked Remus and Sirius for their advice on what to do. This morning he'd awoken in his own bed, which meant either Remus or Sirius, probably Remus, had taken Harry back to the fifth year Gryffindor dormitories, because Harry clearly remembered falling asleep on the couch next to Sirius.
Now, he was at the Gryffindor table eating lunch slowly while trying to think of a way to ask Serena out on a date for the next day, which was a Saturday. He'd overslept that morning, which was why he hadn't already asked Serena out. He had, however, already been to the kitchens to ask the house elves to have the list of food items he'd prepared during History of Magic ready for pickup around dinner the next evening.
"Just ask her, Potter." He mumbled to himself. "It's not that hard!" But despite what he was telling himself, he was still getting cold feet. He looked over at Serena when he heard laughter and saw her sitting with Ginny and one of the transfer students, Mina Aino, at the head of the table.. To Harry, Serena looked like a goddess. Her sparkling blue eyes, her gold-spun hair, her tinkling laugh, her half-parted rose-colored lips....(1)
"Fancy Serena, then, do you, Harry?" Harry jumped at the sound of one of his best friend's voices and turned, startled, to meet Ron's grinning blue eyes.
"N-no!" Harry stammered, feeling his cheeks heat up. "What makes you say that? And anyway-" he continued quickly before Ron could respond. "Even if I did, that's none of your business."
"I quite agree." The voice of Hermione Granger broke into their conversation. "Ronald Weasley, you leave Harry alone this instant. It's none of your concern that Harry likes Serena."
"I don't like Serena!" Harry blurted, face entirely red. "Why would you think I do?"
Hermione gave him a look that said 'what-do-you-think-I-am,-stupid?' and shook her head, but to Harry's relief said nothing. Instead, she busily gathered her things into her bag and stood up.
"Come on, Ron." She said and strode out of the Hall. Ron smirked at Harry and clapped the raven-haired boy on the shoulder before loping off after his girlfriend. Harry sighed and returned to his Serena-watching.
It wasn't long, however, before there was another interruption. A wet nose bumped against his hand and, upon looking down, Harry discovered Sirius, who was looking extremely impatient. Seeing he had Harry's attention, Sirius barked as if to say 'What the hell are you waiting for? Ask her!!!'. Harry sighed and stood up, wondering if the whole world was against him today.
He approached Serena, Mina and Ginny slowly and nervously cleared his throat. They all looked at him and Harry found himself facing three pairs of eyes - one royal blue, one golden chocolate and the other silvery blue.
"Serena, can I talk to you alone for a minute?" He asked nervously. Ginny and Mina giggled and Harry felt his cheeks heat up again.
"Aw." Mina said teasingly. "Look at that, cousin. History is repeating itself!" Ginny laughed outloud at that but Serena gave them both murderous looks.
"All right, all right, we're gone." Ginny jumped up, grabbed Mina's wrist and headed for the doors. As she passed Harry, Ginny mumbled "Good luck".
"Thanks." Harry sighed as he sat down and looked at the girl in front of him. He was certainly going to need it.
Harry felt nervousness curl in his stomach as he and Serena walked towards the lake. After asking Serena out the day before, they'd agreed to have their picnic under a large tree near the lake that would provide shelter from any bugs.
It was a cool night, warm but with enough of a breeze coming off the lake for it not to be overly hot. Harry was grateful for the wind as he wiped his sweaty forehead; he'd barely gotten any sleep the night before, so nervous was he. Little did he know, Serena was in the same situation.
They reached the decided upon spot with good timing. Harry spread out the picnic immediately, guessing Serena would probably be as hungry as he was after a day in Hogsmeade. He looked at the picnic - cold chicken, bread, cheese, fruit, cookies, water and bottles of butterbeer purchased earlier in the day, along with some chocolate and other assorted wizard and muggle treats for dessert.
Both of them fell upon the picnic ravenously, and for a few moments there was silence, save the sound of two people chewing, swallowing and their sighs of contentment. But it was not an uncomfortable silence, it was one Harry enjoyed having. Then, Serena, who had been gazing fixedly at the setting sun, broke it.
"It's so beautiful." She sighed.
"Hmm?" Harry looked up at her, surprised, then followed her gaze to the West. He was slightly surprised to see the large golden globe disappearing behind the horizon, and the sky streaked with slowly fading blues, golds, reds, pinks and oranges. As the colors vanished, a darker blue spread over the sky as tiny bursts of silvery blue sppeared. It was a wonderous sight, and Harry was glad to have seen it.
"Harry?" Serena broke the silence one more.
"Yes?" Harry looked at her and his breath caught when his own emerald eyes were caught by Serena's blue one.
"Do.... Do you have a broom?"
"Yes.... Why, would you like to go flying?"
"If you'll take me." Serena said, suddenly unsure he would want to. Harry smiled at her, causing Serena's heart to jump strangely, and stood up. He pulled out his wand and pointed it at the castle.
"Accio Firebolt!" He called out. Serena stood up when she heard the whistling noise. She quickly realized it was the sound of Harry's Firebolt speeding towards them. It stopped right in front of them and waited.
Harry reached out and grasped it, getting onto it with an experienced ease. He smiled again at Serena, who blushed but stepped forwards. She sat on the broom behind him - not with the broom between her legs but side-saddle, and wrapped her arms around Harry's waist. Harry blushed deeply, glad she couldn't see his face in the dark. Then, he kicked off sharply and they rose into the air.
Serena looked down slowly and gasped with delight at the things she could see. This was so different from flying with her wings! It sent shivers down her spine as Harry began to direct the broom around Hogwarts. After a moment, he had to speak up.
"Serena?"
"Hmm?" Serena answered, looking at the lake.
"Will you sing something?" Serena jolted, surprised, but felt a warm happiness creeping through her. Harry liked her singing!
"Of course. Any preferences?"
"No." Serena nodded, thought for a moment, then began to sing.
Wrapped in fancy paper
It's not the ring,
I wear around my finger
There's nothing in all the world I need
When I have you here beside me
Here beside me
"So you could give me wings to fly
And catch me if I fall
Or pull the stars down from the sky
So I could wish on them all
But I couldn't ask for more
'Cause your love is the greatest gift of all
"In your arms
I find a strength inside of me
And in your eyes
There's a light to guide me
I would be lost without you
And all that my heart could ever want
Has come true
"So you could give me wings to fly
And catch me if I fall
Or pull the stars down from the sky
So I could wish on them all
But I couldn't ask for more
'Cause your love is the greatest gift of all
"You can offer me the sun, the moon
But I would still believe
You'd give me everything
If you gave your heart to me...
"I couldn't ask for more
'Cause your love was the greatest gift of all
"So you could give me wings to fly
And catch me if I fall
Or pull the stars down from the sky
So I could wish on them all
But I couldn't ask for more
'Cause your love is the greatest gift of all...
"Your love is the greatest gift of all...
"The greatest gift of all..."
Serena concluded her song just as they finished their round of Hogwarts. Harry, deciding they'd done enough flying for the night, descended slowly but carefully. When they were close enough, Serena made to get off the broom, but being Serena, she tripped and went sprawling. Harry's eyes widened with panic.
"Serena, are you okay?" He asked quickly, bending over her. She rolled over and Harry realized she was laughing. She stopped when she met his eyes but continued to smile.
Harry looked down at the Moon Child below him. Her hair had come free when flying and now spilled around her like a halo. Her eyes shone liquid silver in the Moonlight. Something glimmered on her forehead and Harry's eyes widened - was that a Silver Crescent Moon on Serena's forehead?
Before he could get a closer look, Serena sighed softly and he looked down, straight into her molten eyes. He felt himself leaning down slowly. Her eyes flickered closed as they kissed gently in the light of the Moon.
High above, the remains of the Moon Kingdom smiled down at their daughter, who was with her True Love at last.
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(1) - Can anyone saying 'lovesick'? ^_~
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OKAY, that was sap. But it was Harry/Serena sap, so that's okay. I promise, next chapter (I think) I'll get on with the story. R&R, five reviews or no new chapter!
