What Can You Do?
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Chapter 14
Luna watched as Harry, Arika, and Merle left, a small smile on her face. Once they were out of sight, she turned and looked to George and Bryan. The three of them had agreed that while the others were away, they would finish getting everything they needed to start the journey to North Carolina.
Looking at George, she turned her small smile at him and received one back. His smile faded into one of concerned when he looked at her. She must have looked as she felt because it was not even a second later that he was motioning his head towards the tent. Nodding her head, she whispered a soft thank you before making her way towards it. Having the last watch and unable to sleep well last night, she was ready for a little bit of sleep.
Walking into the tent, she just stood there and looked around at what was now her life. Instead of traveling the world to find and document magical creatures, she was having to fight for the right to live against the dead. Letting out a tired sigh she walked over to her cot and laid down.
Closing her eyes, thoughts of what her life might have been; along with images of what the haven could mean, were racing through her mind. Just the idea that they could make a place safe enough that they could apparate* was a dream. She could not wait, the lack of knowledge of how her family and friends were doing was driving her crazy. Worry was the number one constant feeling, and it was exhausting. Closing her eyes, she took in a couple of deep breaths letting her mind go black, as sleep claimed her.
Opening her eyes, she was standing in a field of flowers and tall grass. Turning around she was looking at her surroundings, just taking everything in. It was when she stopped that she saw a figure standing up ahead. Walking towards it, she lowered her hands, so they were brushing against the tops of the grass. Just the feeling of the tips tickling her palms brought a smile to her face. Walking towards the figure she felt nothing but calm and warmth. The smile on her face getting bigger. Once behind it she stopped and wrapped her arms around his waist. Leaning her head against his back, breathing in his smell.
"I miss you," she whispered. Trying to hold onto this moment for as long as she could. Feeling him turn, she loosens her grip, and when he was done her head was on his stomach.
"I miss you also. I love you and I don't ever want you to forget that," his soft baritone voice said right above her head. Lifting her head to look him in his eyes she felt a kiss on her forehead making her close them. Letting out a sigh she relaxed in his arms but held onto his coat for dear life.
"It is time to go," he whispered pulling away.
"No," she whispered back holding on tighter.
"I will see you later," he said kissing her on her lips. Looking up into his light blue eyes, she could wish for nothing more than to be with him. Feeling someone gently shaking her, she kissed him one last time before the world went black.
Slowly opening her eyes, the first thing that Luna sees is amber-brown eyes looking into hers. Giving him a small smile, she sat up.
"Lunch is ready," Bryan said stepping away from Luna's cot. Stretching a little, Luna got up and followed Bryan as they walked out of the tent. Making their way towards George who was sitting by the fire stirring whatever was in the pot.
"What are we having?" Luna asked as she sat down.
"Left-overs from last night. Harry placed it under ut nova*," George said grabbing the bowls next to him. Once they were filled and passed around, they started to eat and talk. First, it was about what all needed to be done as soon as they were in North Carolina, and about what they needed to do before they left. In the end, they ended up just sitting around and planning. By the time they were done, George got up and walked into the tent. Coming out he was carrying items for supper.
Standing up, Luna stretched before looking around. Telling the boys that she was going to check the perimeter, Bryan and George nodded their heads ok as she walked into the woods, leaving their sight.
Once in the woods, she let the sounds of nature wash over her. Taking everything in, she didn't visit the muggle world often, but when she did, it was always loud. Looking up into the twilight sky she could not believe how the world had changed. During the day she always thought that the sky could not get any bluer, but now she knew that was wrong. The nights that were almost always blocked where now so clear that you could see the stars. The man-made-noise was gone so that you could hear a pin dropping or an inferius walking.
She hated what the world had turned into, but the few beauties helped her find the silver lining. She had to find it, or all of the death would be just that, death. And she couldn't live with that.
After checking that the wards were still keeping the inferi out, she started heading back to camp. Sitting down so Bryan was on her left and George on her right, she smiled at them, before asking what supper was.
"The rest of the soup with some canned chicken. Hopefully, this is the last meal with it. Merlin, I miss Hogwarts feast," said George staring longingly at the soup. Laughing at him, Luna turned and seeing the confusion on Bryan's face started to apologize, before telling stories of the feast that Hogwarts had for every meal.
"Now I miss them also," Bryan said looking at the soup yearningly. Throughout supper, they shared heartwarming stories of simpler times before the dead were roaming around eating people. Laughing and smiling Bryan, George, and Luna were enjoying this rare peaceful moment. They had to take these while they could. A peaceful silence fell over them as they finished eating. Letting out a sigh Luna looked up at the sky, letting her thoughts run wild.
"What?" George asked causing her to look at him. Giving him a small smile, before she shrugged her shoulders. Leaning back, she turned back to the stars. It was quiet for a while, George and Bryan glancing at each other and then at her. Trying to figure out what was going on. After a while, Bryan was getting ready to ask, when George stopped him. Giving him a puzzled look, Bryan was going to ask why when Luna let out a sigh.
"How do you think they're doing?" she asked in a whisper. George let out a sigh of his own, put his head in his hands. Taking in a few deep breaths he said, "I hope they are well. I hope that they were able to get somewhere safe. Be it Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, or even the Ministry, before all hell broke out."
"I hope that it hadn't hit as hard over there, and if so that they were able to fight. I hope that my Mum didn't think that she should stay at home and defend it. I hope that they are alive and that once we are safe that we can be together again. What about you?" George asked looking at Bryan.
"I don't have anyone. I was always career-oriented and didn't care for the whole wife and kids life. I lived on my own and was never home enough for a pet. There is no one waiting for me. My parents died about three years ago and I don't know if my Great Aunt and Uncle are still alive. I have not seen them since I was 12-years-old."
"What are their names?" Luna asked curious about who his aunt and uncle were. Bryan seemed to love them. Seeing the smile makes its way onto his face you could see that Bryan was more than happy to talk about them.
"Their names are Jacob and Queenie Kowalski. I don't know if they would have made it. The last time I saw them, they were in their 70's, and as far as I know, they were still living in New York. Right before the power went out the news was saying that California, New York, and Texas were hit the worst. Maybe because she is a witch, they are safe and alive, but I have no way of getting a hold of them let alone knowing if there is anyone to get a hold of," he said sadness and defeat shining in his glossy eyes. Taking in a deep breath, Bryan was trying to get his emotions back under control before continuing.
"I guess it is now just hitting me that every time I said I would do something later, well there is no later now. My whole life that I have been planning for, retirement, working overtime to be comfy it is all gone," he said shaking his head. Not sure what to think.
"I know, and don't know, how you feel at the same time," Luna said softly looking into his eyes.
"My husband is somewhere in Africa right now, I think. He was trying to find and document a new magical creature. It was not planned for him to be over there. We were both supposed to visit Harry, but a colleague sent word, and he was so excited before he remembered that we were coming here. He was getting ready to decline when I told him to go. I knew that he was not as close to Harry as I was and that there might not be another chance for him to see it. I remember kissing him goodbye before leaving with George and Percy. I have not seen or talked to him since that day," Luna said tears rolling down her cheeks. Looking up she tried to stop them, but they just kept coming. Seeing a cloth out of the corner of her eye she looked and smiled at George before taking it. Cleaning her face and taking in deep breaths she tried to get herself back together.
After a few minutes, she turned and gave Bryan a small smile. "We can only hope that they are ok. Anything more would not be helpful to them or us. Rolf used to tell me that dreams are the way our hearts communicate with each other. I believe that if the ones you love are safe you will feel that, and if they are hurt or in danger you will feel that as well. I am holding onto the hope with both hands tight. Because that hope lets me fight, and that is what I need," she said giving them both a big genuine smile. Smiling back at her the boys took in what they heard and relax.
They sat in front of the fire enjoying the silence for a while before George said he was heading to bed. Nodding their heads ok and wishing him a good night, George got up and walked into the tent. Having the last watch yesterday, she told Bryan that she would take first and would wake him up when it was his turn. Nodding ok Bryan got up and was walking to the tent before he stopped and turned to look at her. While sitting you would have thought that she was a teen. Not a fully-grown women, with her long straight bleach blond hair, held in place with a couple of radish hairpins. Her clothes color on another person would be an eyesore, but with her, it just seemed to work. She was stronger and tougher than she looked and giving her back a smile he just could not stop himself.
"I knew a woman once," he said drawling Luna to look over at him.
"She was 120 pounds soaking wet and man oh man could she knock you out if you pissed her off. She was my best friend. Everyone thought that we were going to get married and have that whole happy ending life. The thing was that we didn't feel that way about each other. We were just great friends. She had a fire in her that no one else could see but me. She was the reason I became a doctor. On her way home one night a drunk driver hit her, and they said she was going to be fine. That she would live. The doctor that treated her misdiagnosed a brain bleed and she died. She was only 19 and I was 21. Everyone thought that she was weird, but I knew that she was one of a kind. You remind me of her with the fire I see burning in you. I hope you have great night Luna," he said before continuing into the tent, leaving her.
Looking at the fire Luna with a soft smile come on her face as she let the warmth take hold. There was another silver lining to add to her list. She hoped that it would continue to grow.
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A/N-Also if anyone has any questions about the story please ask.
1. Apparate- Ready (Latin)
Type: none
Pronunciation: aa-puh-ray-t
Description: Teleportation spell, used to teleport the user and anyone touching them to a location. The destination is one that the primary user has been to or seen in some fashion previously. Any items on the individuals being apparated are also teleported. Does not require the use of an incantation or wand movement to perform.
2. Ut Nova- Keep fresh (Latin) (Made it up)
Type: Charm
Pronunciation: OO-ta No-Va
Description: Used to keep anything fresh.
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