Chapter 5---Outbursts!

And Harry's eyes focused on the pair following the bridesmaids. And he felt a great amount of anger rise in him. He envied everything they had, everything they own, and everything they were. She had straight brown hair the fell a little past her shoulders and she was wearing a periwinkle dress that reached a little past her ankles. She had a flower clipped behind her right ear and she held a basket which she constantly drew flower petals from it and threw it in the air. The person by her side was a red-head. He wore a nice clean black suit with a maroon tie. He carried a cushion and placed on the cushion seemed to be 2 shining identical rings.

After the vows were said and the rings were collected and the kiss was done, the room was filled up with cheerful loud music played by a band Harry didn't know. And everyone moved on about to the dance floor or was dining. Harry decided that it was rude to do nothing so he helped himself to a plate of chocolate cake with a custard filling while Luna enjoyed herself to a bowl of pudding with whipped-cream and a cherry on top, which seemed awkward for serving pudding…but it is Luna…Harry looked out the window and realized that the sun was setting and soon it'll be dark.

"I think I'll go and steal a dance with Mary," Mr. Lovegood beamed and left Harry and Luna alone at the table.

"W-who's Mary?" Harry asked confused.

Luna smiled, "She's our neighbor. She's also a widow and loves me very much."

"Is she a witch?"

"No…she's a muggle but a rather talented muggle, you know."

"So there's also muggles attending?"

"I think so…mmm…this pudding is delicious. Do you want to try some?"

Harry looked at Luna as she offered him a tea spoon.

"Uh…no thanks Luna. I'm fine here." He said uncertain.

"This is quite a nice wedding but if it was mine…I wouldn't go with roses. I think daisies would have been a better choice," Luna said scanning the room again.

Harry looked at her expressionless, "Uh…what's wrong with roses?"

He thought the roses were quite nice.

"Well…roses are infested with Ariels."

"Ariels?"

"Yes, they live underwater but somehow recently they have escaped and made their homes in roses. They act as love potions, you know. That's why people love roses so much."

Harry didn't understand her but he just nodded.

"Harry!"

A vague familiar voice said from behind him. He turned to find Ron and Hermione.

"We've been looking all over for you." Ron said taking a seat next to Harry.

"We're very sorry for leaving you Harry. It's just that they wanted me to be the flower girl and well…I couldn't say no," Hermione said sorely sitting next to Ron.

"Yeah…I saw you guys," Harry said sourly. He was still angry about not having a role in the wedding.

"So…have you been here the whole time," Ron asked vacantly casting an odd look at Luna.

"Hello Ronald," she smiled.

But it was Hermione who answered, "Hi Luna. How have you been?"

"Wonderful. I've planted daisies under my windows." Luna said dreamily.

"Where's Fred and George?" Harry asked.

"Over there. Dancing with Angelina and Katie," Ron said.

Harry looked over and found all four of them laughing loudly and fooling around on the dance floor with Angelina holding a bouquet high in the air.

"So…did you guys dance?" Harry teased.

Ron looked stunned and Hermione blushed. Both of them were silent.

"It is the work of Ariels, you know." Luna nodded.

"What?" Hermione asked.

"It's the Ariels that are causing you and Ronald to feel like that. You see, they carry immense loads of love and they settle themselves in---"

"Luna…there's no such thing as Ariels." Hermione said.

"Yes there are," Luna said angrily.

"No there are not. Where's your proof?"

"You don't need proof for this! But since you're so narrow-minded and too ignorant to see it why not check in the roses! Maybe you'll believe it when it's shoved under your nose!"

"Don't talk that way to Hermione!" Ron said angrily glaring at Luna, "Maybe it's time for you to know the truths from the imaginaries!"

"It's not my imagination! If you spend more time reading the Quibbler then you'll understand!"

Harry was stunned at this outburst from Luna. She was always so calm and collected and now…she was losing it. Yes, that was the only thing Harry could think of for Luna's actions. Ron and Luna glared at each other in evil looks and Hermione sat there in silence looking helplessly.

"What's going on here?" a voice said. It was Ginny.

Harry couldn't help but look at her. She was so gorgeous and he felt as though it was a crime to not look at her.

"Ron and Luna were having a disagreement," Harry said.

And for the first time Harry was filling up with happiness as Ginny smiled and took the seat next to him.

"Oh…Ron get over it." Harry said calmly.

"I'm not going to until Luna apologizes to Hermione. She has no right to talk that way to Hermione," Ron said angrily.

"Ron, stop acting like a baby," Ginny said.

"I'm not going to apologize," Luna said taking a sip of her pudding.

"Ron, it's ok. I'm fine," Hermione spoke for the first time.

"No you're not," Ron said bluntly.

"Really I'm fine." Hermione said gathering herself and asked cheerfully, "So…who caught the bouquet?"

"Angelina," Ginny smiled, "I'm glad she caught it though."

"Is Fred going out with her?" Harry asked.

"I think so…" Ginny answered.

Harry couldn't help but smile but he quickly looked away and looked at Luna, who constantly ate her pudding with her eyes staring into her pudding. Harry couldn't help but feel sorry for her. Maybe he should have defended her but…Ariels? How could he defend her when Ariels really didn't exist?

"I'm guessing the party will end soon seeing that it is dark outside," Hermione said.

"Yeah…it'll be sad to let go of today," Ginny sighed, "But I really wished Bill had fallen for Tonks rather than---"

"Ginny, you know they don't like each other and besides Professor Lupin and Tonks are enjoying themselves," Hermione smiled.

Harry looked over and yes they were. They were dancing to the music, which by now was a slow soft melody played by the flute and piano with a little touch of the piccolo.

"I know…" Ginny sighed, "love is in the air…" and right after she said that she looked sober again and Harry knew why.

"I think I'll go have a dance with Neville," Ginny said rising from her seat.

"Neville? He's here?" Harry asked.

"Yeah," Hermione nodded, "he's over there with his grandma."

Harry felt bad for Neville…

"Ron…are you ok?" Hermione asked after Ginny left.

Ron stared at her for a long time before answering, "Yeah. I'm fine."

"So…Luna…are you enjoying yourself?" Hermione asked tentatively.

Harry stared at Luna and realized a dreaminess fell over Luna.

"Yes…this is one of the nicest weddings I've been to…" Luna said dreamily.

"Luna…aren't you doing that interview?" Harry asked.

Luna stood up instantly, "Oh my gosh…I forgot. I better go get the interview now." And she left.

"What interview?" Hermione asked.

"She wants to interview Bill and Fleur about the wedding. It's going to be in the Quibbler." Harry replied.

"Why?" Ron asked.

"I dunno…" Harry answered truthfully.

"Well its obvious isn't it? It's the first Weasley wedding." Hermione said.

"There's going to be a lot m---"

" 'ELP! 'ELP! SOMEONE 'ELP!"

Everyone rushed to the entrance where they found a crying Fleur holding her skirt. Her hair was messy and her left arm seemed to be scratched.

"Oh my dear! What happened? Where's Bill?" Mrs. Weasley cried holding Fleur.

"…eet…full…moon…Bill…" and she continued to cry.

"Oh no! Bill!" Mrs. Weasley cried.

"What happened!" Mr. Weasley yelled demanding an explanation.

"Go to ze room…Bill is…"

Mr. Weasley left and following him was Tonks, Kingsley Shacklebolt, Charlie, Mad-Eye Moody, Fred, and George.

The room became silent, only the crying of Fleur we're heard.

"Do you think---"

"But Hermione…he wasn't bitten during the fill moon. He can't have." Harry said quickly.

"But…you know what this means Harry? Ron?" Hermione's face all of the sudden became pale; "There are muggles here. They'll know something is wrong with this place."

"You mean they'd figure out---" Ron started.

"Yes!" Hermione gasped.

And for some reason Harry's heart began to race and was pounding as it was a thunderstorm.

"Luna…" Harry said loudly.

"What about her?" Ron asked.

"She went to interview them!" Harry said loudly starting to run towards the entrance.

"Harry…you can't go!" Hermione shouted following Harry. Ron did the same.

"Where are you three going!" Mrs. Weasley shouted grabbing a hold of Ron.

"Mum! Let go!" Ron shouted.

"Harry! Hermione! GET BACK HERE!" Mrs. Weasley shouted but they already left.

Author's Note: Thanks to all my reviewers…I'm still on break but thought I'd take my free time to update since I've finished this chapter...because I don't want you guys to have to wait too long…enjoy…and don't forget to review!