Just Old Friends
Chapter 32: Luna's Grave
Harry awoke early, which was a huge surprise since the late time he went to bed. It was just past ten o'clock and it was a good thing it was Sunday. He liked the fact that he got the weekends off.
Quickly he was in the shower and back out and heading down to breakfast. Feeling refreshed he poured himself some orange juice. He noticed Ron sitting at the table looking at something in his hand.
"What's that mate?"
"Oh procedures for tomorrow, you know the Aurors are in charge of security right. Well even though you get to go up on the stage with Dumbledore and some others of us we're still in charge. In fact I think I'm going into the office for a bit to finalise these because I don't see how you are suppose to be at the back of the crowd watching for trouble when you're scheduled to be on stage at the same time."
With that Ron disappeared from sight leaving Harry to wonder what would be happening the next day. As eleven o'clock rounded Harry knew what he had to do so making sure everything was locked up he left for the graveyard.
It was a peaceful day and the sun was beaming down on him. He quickly found the grave he was looking for and sat down on the grass. He looked up on the slab and his heart fluttered slightly. It was a simple message really with only Luna's name on it but no more was needed.
He sat looking around him aware of the silence. He hated this place with its death and that's why he hadn't been there often. Ginny had taken him to show him the grave but after seeing the name on the slab it became too official and he left, and on Christmas Day he was only there long enough to say Merry Christmas and leave the flowers.
Today though he had a purpose for being here and he wasn't going to run away like the lost child he really was, he needed to do this so that he could move on with his life after all Hermione was right Luna would want him to live even though she was gone for the present time.
"Hello darling. I'm so sorry I haven't been here sooner its just I find it hard to come here, there's been so much death and all but you'll know about that. My life is beginning to take form again though. I don't feel like a stranger anymore I feel that I'm where I belong."
He felt stupid doing this but the tears in his eyes was what was worse. Reaching up he put his hand on the slab and traced the letters with his finger just looking at it. He felt like he had lost her all over again and sobs took over his body.
"Luna I miss you, I wish you hadn't gone away. I wish somebody else had been taken I need you babe you complete me. But you're gone aren't you and you can't come back. I just wish I could see you once more, hold you in my arms and tell you everything's going to be alright."
Sniffing he wiped his face a bit as he sat there. He was silent for a while just looking, a bluebird was sat in the tree opposite singing a happy song and Harry laughed lightly.
"I can see why they put you here and not over in that end, it's the tree. You always loved nature I remember us sitting under the old oak tree in the school grounds and you kept whistling to the birds and that baby sparrow came and sat on your knee. You had such a way with animals."
He smiled lightly as the bird flew away.
"I bet you're with George and Fleur and Arthur looking down at us laughing at the state we're all in. Oh and you must have met my parents by know I hope you like them. Remus always said they would have liked you, and Sirius you can now see what a great guy he is and why I loved him."
Carefully he pulled something out of his pocket and laid it on the grave.
"I thought I'd bring you this picture look that's Sirius James Lupin. I can't believe that Tonks and Remus got married. You knew they were going to though I remember you telling me they belong together I'm glad Remus found somebody just like I found you."
He took his hand and ruffled his hair up a little without thinking.
"Okay so I'm useless at small talk but you and I both know that anyway. I'm here because I need to talk to you, I know you can't talk back but I needed to do this. You see I've fallen in love Luna and I feel so guilty. I still love you; you've got a place in my heart forever I don't think you'll ever leave. You were my first love but I think you'd want me to move on."
He put his hand to his forehead and looked up at the sky.
"It's Ginny. She's somehow managed to get into my heart and I know you like her Luna. She's trying to be brave to show that she doesn't need anybody but she does she needs protecting and that's what I do, I protect people from evils, and I want to protect her."
"It's strange though for years she tried to get into my heart and now when she isn't trying to she has. I feel so guilty Luna because I love you, we should be together, getting married having children. I really don't want to hurt you."
A gentle breeze picked up playing with his hair. It almost felt as though someone was running their fingers through it. A peaceful silence took over his body and instantly he knew what he should do. It was almost like Luna had sent the wind to deliver her message.
"Luna I'll never forget you, I love you with all my heart, and I'll be with you again someday but I'm going for it, I'm going to see Ginny and tell her how I feel, I will take care of her. Thank you."
Taking his hand to his mouth he blew the slab a kiss before standing up. It was time to visit Neville to see if he could help and then it was planning time, he'd get his girl and this time he wasn't going to let her go.
I actually like this chapter I think it's about time that Harry had a proper sit down at the graveyard. I'm guessing some people will find this weird but I think it's important because basically Harry can't move on with life until he accepts the past and this is his acceptance.
Jessie well thank you so much I'm glad you liked it, this ones better though ;D
Brilliant Author yeah I think that to get good stories you have to have different pairings. I have one L/J I have a D/G I have an H/G and I have an H/Hr planned. None of them (well except L/J) are my favourites but this way each story is different because different people are involved.
Harryp123 thanks hope you like this one
Muggle Writer do you really think it's sad, I suppose it is especially this chapter and it is sweet (well at least Robin is) but the squeal will be a lot happier I promise you that
Annie yep nothing is smooth in the world of fic. I think it was my friend Cleo that told me if you love the people you're writing about make their life hell and I also stick to that rule
Okay so once you've read please review. I would say more but Dr Who is one
Kris