Pairing: Blaise/Luna

It all started as a prank…then it lead to something more….

"Crumple-Horned Snorkacks." stated Luna Lovegood as they worked on their Herbology project.
Blaise Zabini, a handsome Italian in Slytherin cocked an eyebrow. "Really," he said chuckling. They had started a conversation on what their favorite animals were. "Well, I prefer animal's that are real…so I'm going with Jarveys."

Luna wrinkled her nose, as she stuck a mandrake in a pot. "I think Jarveys are horrible! They only talk in rude phrases and insults."

Blaise smiled, as he laughed. He potted his mandrake which clawed at his dragon hide glove. "Yes, but that's what makes them awesome!" he grinned at the Slytherin across from him, with a pointed nose and grey eyes. "Their like mini Dracos."

The blonde haired boy looked up sneering at his friend. Next to him sat Pansy Parkinson who was gushing over how beautiful his eyes were.

He covered his ears with his ear muffs again trying to mute out her annoying high pitched voice.
Luna frowned. "I prefer Crumple-Horned Snorkacks all the same." She said. "They live in Sweden you know."

Blaise cocked an eyebrow smirking. "Really? That is interesting." Then he broke out into a grin. "Oh those things!" said Blaise faking astonishment. "I used to have a Crumple-Horned Snorkack."

Malfoy looked up from his work with a raised eyebrow and Blaise winked at him. He smirked before going along with it. "I remember that thing, tore the whole dorm apart once. Nasty little bugger."

Blaise shot him a dirty look. "I thought he was quite cool. Draco's just jealous because all the ladies in our house we hanging around me and my pet."

Luna smiled in her dreamy way, her eyes fixed on Blaise. "I never knew you felt the same way about them!" she squealed in delight. "Finally someone who understands!"

Blaise's smirk softened. "Uh…yeah…" he said finishing his work. "I understand…"

2 MONTHS LATER

It was now summer and their Term at Hogwarts had ended for the year. Blaise and Luna had ventured off to Sweden in search of the Crumple-Horned Snorkack.

"Oh, Blaise!" exclaimed Luna as she picked her way through the undergrowth. "I think I see one!"

The dark Italian cleared the fallen branches from his path and peered in the direction Luna was pointing. And there stood a real live Crumple-Horned Snorkack.

"We'll what'ya know." said Blaise amazed.
Luna jumped onto his back smiling down at him over his shoulder. "See? We believed in the creature and eventually discovered it." She kissed his cheek softly. "Thank you for understanding me, Blaise when no one else would." She smiled her Luna-Like smile.

Blaise smiled capturing her lips with his. "I always will, Luna." "I always will…"