A/N: Wow, like with my other fic I'm SORRY for taking forever to update! My reasons were explained in my other fic's a/n. Well, don't want to waste any more time so enjoy! Oi, and please review! –for those in need of a great fic with Draco/Ginny or any other love triangle, check out Julie's fics!—
Luna smiled brightly as the first thing Ron pulled out was a note. Ron held on to it, blushing as he remembered what the note contained.
"Oi, was that when you told me about the Snorkel-Snouts?" she asked, her yes wide in anticipation.
Ron turned his head, smiled and shook his head. He opened the note, smiled and shook his head. He opened the note, and inside was Ron's very messy writing. It was a short note, one of which he wrote to her late at night, prior to the day Harry and Hermione left for almost two months.
Dear Luna,
Well Harry and Hermione are at it again. They claim to have a location of a Horcux, and are leaving tomorrow to destroy it. I'm staying of course, still have my twisted ankle. Thanks for all those late visits to me in the wing. The chocolate frogs were great was always, and the Quibbler is always a good read. Well, I'll be out of the wing tomorrow so, maybe you can meet me in the Hall after breakfast? You don't have to send your reply, Pig isn't keen on flying about these days.
You're Friend, Ron
When he finished reading it aloud, Luna clapped loudly and jumped about as if winning from the Quibbler-O-Rama game. Ron laughed, and cuddled closer to her before returning to the box. Next came out a picture, one of which was taken during Halloween. This time Luna blushed, for she did some very Luna0like things that caused everyone's night from bad to bloody great. The picture which was in the hands of Ron and Luna, showed him, Luna, Harry and Hermione. They all had their costumes on for it was Hogwarts mini Halloween party. It was meant to lift up the low spirits at the school. Harry and Hermione dressed up as each other (which Harry wore a very short skirt that Hermione was very unhappy with.) As for Ron, he stuck with wearing his Qudditch uniform. Luna, however; enjoyed the holiday spirit by dressing in a pumpkin suit. She had earrings to match it, and a pumpkin hat too. Luna chuckled, as did Ron when the people in the picture smiled and moved side to side as if following a song.
McGonagall had held a small Halloween party, in hopes of raising the low spirits in the school. Since the school was already half empty, not many people were there. The trio decided to come, Harry especially so he could spend the good days he had left. Ron came, but just because of Luna. She had invited him the night before, Ron agreed before even letting her finish her question. He waited several minutes before she came, in her pumpkin costume and he smiled. Some people smirked at her, and others laughed at her. As usual she seemed to ignore it, and he did the same.
"Hello Ronald! Nice costume." she beamed, bouncing slightly up and down on her heels.
"Thanks, and you look nice too." he smiled, extending out an arm.
"Shall we?" he replied, mocking a deep voice that had Luna down in laughter.
They walked about, shared conservation with Harry and Hermione, before getting on the dance floor.
"Wait!" she stalled, holding him back.
Ron turned to her, wondering how they were to dance with that pumpkin outfit on her. Suddenly, she pulled out her wand and with a simple spell and wave, her costume was gone and she was now in a glowing, over glittered orange gown. Ron's jaw hit the floor, awing at how beautiful she looked. She kept her pumpkin style earrings and hat.
"Ready?" she asked, in a voice so dreamy.
"Yes." he whispered, watching her smile.
He took her hand and led her to the dance floor. Once there, Luna pressed herself against him, and put her arms around his neck. Ron, who was sure his face was ten times redder than his hair, quickly slid his arms around her waist. Slowly, they danced for the song wasn't going really fast. Ron danced, staring longingly into her eyes. She did the same, accidentally stepping on his feet and breaking away her eyes. He started laughing as she mentioned jokes that Malfoy would kill her if he heard. The slow song ended, and a fairly fast one came. Luna looked at Ron, as if ready to do something unexpected. He smiled, held out a hand and spun her in as soon as she grasped it. Ron continued to move about, picking her up to spin, and then twirling her about. She laughed all the while, taking her free hand and waving it about in mid-air. She then twirled Ron, and together they took the dance floor. They were in a fit of laughter, Ron suddenly wanting to pull her in for a kiss. He shrugged the idea off, but it came uneasy for her smile was breath taking, and the swaying of her hips made him feel in a way he didn't want to describe. They spun around, soon breaking apart. Ron was inches away from her, and as soon as he began to speed walk to her, she did some of her own moves. Ron stopped, watching as she spun about laughing. He laughed, smiling as she did a couple of quick hip swings and break dance hits. He clapped, ignoring the stares of those still watching her. She then walked towards him, each step taking so seductively that Ron cursed his hormones. She finally reached him, giving a final twirl before falling into his arms. The song immediately ended, and together they laughed giving hugs and small compliments.
"Want a drink?" he asked.
"That'd be wonderful!"
They walked to the punch bowl, and he got them drinks.
"Cheers."
"To may he find nargles in the dragon's nose!"
Luna clashed her cup against his before drinking. Ron snickered and drank before refilling for more.
"Hey you two!" Hermione called from behind.
"Hullo Hermione. Where's your boyfriend?"
Ron choked on his punch, Luna quickly turning to pat his back.
"Harry? Oh, I'm not dating him!" she replied, although sounding very un-convincing.
"That's not what I see." Luna replied, looking over Hermione's shoulder.
Ron tried to get a glimpse of what she was looking at, but it came before he even had to look.
"There you are Hermione!" Harry walked to her side, putting an arm around her waist. He looked over at Ron (who smiled weakly) and then he looked over at Luna.
"Hi Harry." she squeaked.
"Hello Luna."
She looked at him for mere seconds before glancing back at Ron, then back to Harry.
"Nice party isn't it?" Ron asked.
"It's great!" Hermione was first to reply.
"If only we had real furwouts and other pygmies to play with!" Luna replied, her eyes wondering all over Ron.
Harry and Hermione glanced at each other before taking a step back.
"Well, were off. Nice talking to you!"
"Bye." Ron mumbled, reaching for more punch.
"Behave you two!" Luna yelled, Ron snorting in his cup as every couple in the Hall looked about with confused faces.
"Back to the floor?" he asked moments later.
"Sure!" she shrieked, pulling his arm.
Together, and throughout the night they danced, eventually dancing every inch of the floor and leaving many dancing couples annoyed.
Luna had set the picture aside, already reaching in the box. It was another note, one of which was written by Luna. She fumbled with it, before finally opening it to reveal almost a full page. Ron rested his head on her shoulder as she smiled and prepared to speak.
Dearest Ronald,
Thank you for the lovely butterbeer cap earrings! I now have something to match my necklace. I'm sorry to hear Harry and Hermione aren't coming back for another few weeks. I wonder if they'll come across snorkel-snouts? Or even yet, triple berry delights! Maybe we could find those here on school grounds! We'll have to check that out. Saw you in Qudditch, roared my lion hat when you won Gryffindor points. Hope you win again next time, which you'll be against Ravenclaw! Good luck on that, and beware the horned toads!
Luna Lovegood
………Weasley is our king! .
"Forgot about that last statement." Ron replied, opening his eyes.
"It's wrong though."
Ron lifted his head, and looked at her. She dropped the note aside and reached for another item.
"Why's that?"
She stopped rummaging, and looked up at him.
"It's supposed to say Weasley is my King."
She smiled, winking before turning back to the box. Ron couldn't help himself, but before he knew it he tossed the box aside and pounced on Luna. She shrieked loudly, holding on while Ron playfully planted kisses along her cheeks and neck. She smiled, laughing all the while. What made Ron stop and laugh was when she snorted.
"Sorry." she replied, wiping her eyes.
"Don't be." he replied, giving a snort of his own.
She smiled and moved in to kiss him on the cheek. She was on her back, laughing as Ron continued to kiss her.
-Knock knock-
Luna squeaked, Ron freezing in place.
"Ron? Ron you in there?"
It was his mother, who was furiously fiddling with his door knob.
"Yes mum. What is it?"
"Why are you in there with someone with the door lock?"
Ron quickly pulled himself off Luna, who jumped off the bed and skipped to the door. She quickly opened it, Ron's face beet red.
"Hello Mrs. Weasley!"
"Um..Hello Luna dear." she glanced over Luna's shoulder, giving Ron a quizzical look. She looked back at Luna before smiling.
"Well, just want to say that it's quite late and I'm sure your parents would like you home now."
Ron's face no longer was red, but sullener. He didn't want her to leave, not when tomorrow he'd be gone. Time wasn't long enough, today couldn't be over. Ron worked up the Gryffindor courage in him and asked the question he thought he'd never ask relating to Lovegood.
"Can she sleep here tonight?"
Luna turned to him, her eyes wide open in cheer and a smile so big it could light up all of Hogwarts.
"Sleep over? That's sounds great! My parents won't mind! Just have to send an owl."
Molly tried debating the idea but Luna was already downstairs and writing on parchment. Molly turned to Ron, whose expression was one that Ron couldn't exactly make out.
"She's NOT sleeping in here with you! She can have the room across from you." her face was stern, and all Ron did was nod in agreement.
"Ok! I can stay!" Luna was bouncing about, smiling brightly at Ron. He smiled back, knowing that thankfully they had all of the night and early morning to be together.
"Luna, you're sleeping in the room here." she pointed to the room door across from Ron.
"Its 9pm now, please be in bed no later than 11:30pm ok?"
"Ok Molly."
Mrs. Weasley smiled, and gave Ron a warning look before going downstairs. Luna skipped back into Ron's room. He walked back in, closing and locking his door.
"Your not really sleeping in there tonight is you?"
Ron asked, not knowing what kind of answer he wanted. She turned to him, pouncing on her heels again.
"Of course not."
She winked before turning back to the box now on the floor, its items all about. Ron smiled, his insides tingling and very crazy and (admittedly) naughty ideas crossed his mind. He shoved him away (for now) before joining her on the ground, looking through the rest of the keepsake items now scattered among the floor.
