Author's Note: This isn't one of the chapters I was planning, but once I got the idea it wouldn't leave me alone. So here it is folks! This particular little scene takes place waaaaaaay before the start of the shop and our story, but it's a little insight into our characters and whatnot. Now I'm rambling. Enjoy!

The Muggle bar was a bit crowded, but Ginny didn't mind too much. It was the best place to go out with Luna because no one here gave a damn, and none of their friends seemed to mind forgoing magic for the occasional night on the town. In fact, she could see her brother over at the bar chatting up a pair of pretty girls and doing his best to turn on the charm. Despite their giggling and hair flipping, it was clear they were only sticking around for the possibility of a free drink—not that Ron knew that. Harry and Hermione, on the other hand, were out on the dance floor moving in a way that would have made Molly Weasley blush and probably faint.

Neville followed her gaze to the couple and blushed. "My gran would have a conniption if she saw them," he said.

"I was thinking the same thing about my mum!" she exclaimed, inching further into the booth and away from the dance floor.

Luna cocked her head to the side. "I think the way they're dancing looks quite fun. It might be more fun if they were wearing less clothing, though I suppose that's not appropriate for a public venue."

Neville and Ginny shared an uncomfortable glance. Luna's tactlessness was often refreshing, but times like this were enough to make all of her friends hold their breaths whenever she opened her mouth.

"Yeah, definitely not, Lu. That doesn't remotely resemble the dancing I learned. I don't even know where they learned to do that," Ginny told her.

Luna shrugged before sliding out of the booth and extending a hand to Ginny. "Let's go give it a shot."

"Oh ho, no way," she replied. "We can't, uh, we can't just leave Neville here with everyone's drinks."

Neville grinned and waved her off. "I'm fine here, Gin. I've got a pint and a great view of the dance floor," he said with a playful eyebrow wag.

"Some help you are!" Ginny called over her shoulder as Luna pulled her out on the floor.

And that's how Ginny found herself in the middle of the writhing crowd of people, dancing to the thumping bass beat with Luna shimmying back and forth across her body. She had no idea what to do with her hands, her hips, her feet. She felt awkward and exposed, like that nightmare she always had about flying out into a Quidditch match in just her underwear. In other words, she was absolutely terrified.

Somehow, she made eye contact with a sweaty, smiling Hermione. The older witch took in her stiff form and wide eyes before shaking her head and mouthing, "Just let go."

Let go. Easier said than done.

Taking a deep breath, Ginny allowed the bass beat to resonate through her body. She began swaying back and forth to the music, slowly letting her hips and then her shoulders follow. She felt Luna's hands grab her waist, and, before she knew it, they were moving together like everyone else on the dance floor.

"See? I knew you could do it!" Luna yelled above the din.

Warmth flooded Ginny's chest—being with Luna made her feel so brave and alive and ridiculously happy, even over the silliest things. Moments like this were what life was all about.

After a few more songs, the music slowed significantly. Luna moved to leave the dance floor, but this time Ginny was the one to hold her back.

"Come on, one slow song!" she begged.

"Only because I know you love it," Luna grumbled. "But you know I can't lead, so you'll have to."

Ginny pulled her in close and began swaying slowly to the music. The song was sweet and romantic, and Luna felt so perfect in her arms. That same warm feeling from earlier washed over her, and Ginny knew it was time. She'd never said it out loud, and the moment probably wasn't perfect, but Ginny just couldn't hold it in anymore. "Luna, I love you," she whispered into her girlfriend's ear. "I love you so much that I sometimes I can't think straight. I would move mountains, face any fear, topple another government for you. You're it for me."

"The last two I know you can do, but move mountains?" Luna whispered back, a smile playing at her lips.

"I'd take down Ben Nevis rock by rock if you asked me to," Ginny replied earnestly. "Granted, I would definitely use magic, but I'd do it for you just the same."

Luna threw her head back laughing. "I know you would. And Gin, you have to know I would do the same for you. You're my other half."

"Even if you hate the way I lead when we're dancing?"

"I don't hate it…"

"You'll do just about anything to get out of it."

"But I don't always. Because I love you too."

Ginny grinned triumphantly and spun her out with a bit too much force. When Luna stumbled, Ginny brought her back in, chuckled, and pressed a kiss to her forehead. "Sweet Merlin, you must."

MC4A Challenge Block

Stacked with: SIN; FPC; BAON; TOS; STL; Star; SF; Shower; ER; Shipping War; Summer Bingo

Individual Challenges: In a Flash; The 3rd Rule (Y); Lovely Triangle; Gryffindor MC (x3); Ravenclaw MC; Red Moon Quindrabble; Seeds; Witches Coven 2; Flags and Ribbons (Y); Inks (Y); Letter of the Day; Old Shoes; Times to Come (Y); Shipmas (Y); Themes and Things A—Love (Y); Themes and Things B—Joy (Y)

Representations: Luna Lovegood x Ginny Weasley; Neville Longbottom; Hermione Granger; Muggle Clubbing; I Love You

Bonus Challenges: For the Vine; Second Verse (Bechdel Test; Ladylike; Not a Lamp; Nontraditional; Zucchini Bread; Unwanted Advice; Clio's Conclusion); Chorus (Odd Feathers; Fizzy Lemonade; Tomorrow's Shade; Bandstand; Unicorn)

Tertiary Bonus Challenges: O3 (Oath); FR (Satisfaction)

Word Count: 852

Shipping War

Ship (Team): Luna Lovegood/Ginny Weasley (Dreamy Redhead)

List (Prompt): Summer Big List (Dancing)

Summer Bingo

Space Address (Prompt): 1E (Mountain)