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Chapter 3: A Fae Night

Sunday, November 27th, 1994

That night Harry visited Rathera and she started training him on his abilities. Harry was a less than attentive student.

"You should've seen her, Rathera, she was amazing. Did I tell you that she knew your name?" asked Harry

"Yes. Twice now and as before I told you that she must be a speaker as well. I've never heard of a Nargle." said Rathera.

"Her hair, those eyes, even her cute little toes. I should get her some shoes though. You know it is Novem…"

"Harry! What are we doing here?" asked Rathera.

"Training." said Harry.

"No, Harry, you're talking about Luna and I'm about to hit you with my spiked tail, which if you aren't able to bring up your scales in time will really hurt. You get my point?" asked Rathera.

"I've got to talk to her again. I'll come back tomorrow night and I'll be ready to train I promise." said Harry.

Harry headed out of the cave and back down toward the castle. Rathera laid her head down and thought 'Teenagers'.

Monday, November 28th, 1994

Harry couldn't stop thinking about Luna. The trouble was he didn't know where she stayed in the castle since she was wearing Muggle clothing yesterday. He also didn't know what year she was in. He thought about asking Hermione if she knew anything about Luna, but Hermione seemed to be struggling with Ron being dead. Harry decided that he needed to talk to her and see if there was anything he could do so he was waiting in the common room for her so they could walk to breakfast together. After a few minutes he saw her coming down the stairs.

"Good morning, Hermione. I thought we'd head to breakfast together and talk." said Harry.

"I'm not in the mood to talk, Harry." said Hermione and she headed out of the common room. Harry ran after her.

"Hermione wait up. You can tell me what's wrong. Aren't you always the one telling me not to bottle up my emotions." said Harry.

Hermione stopped and pulled Harry into an empty classroom.

"How dare you talk to me about bottling up my emotions, Harry! Ron is dead! He was your best friend and now he's dead and you just continue on like he never existed! So don't talk to me like I'm in the wrong for not opening up about how I feel!" said Hermione.

Harry stood there for a minute thinking of what to say.

"Hermione, Ron wasn't my best friend. You were and always have been. Ron turning on me this year proves that he wasn't the friend I thought he was. You would never have done what Ron did. Do you understand that he tried to kill me? When that happened, any kind thoughts I had about him went out the window. Now I'm not going to tell you not to be sad and upset, but do it for the right reason. Mourn for what he did not what happened to him because in the end he did it to himself." said Harry.

"I'm going to go see Madame Pomfrey. I didn't sleep well the last two nights and I don't think I can make it through classes today." said Hermione.

"Who would've thought, Hermione Granger skipping classes." said Harry.

"Shut up, Prat. And make sure you bring me the homework and take notes." said Hermione.

"Don't worry, Hermione. I will." said Harry.

Hermione gave him a hug then headed to the Hospital Wing. Harry went to the Great Hall and was going toward the Gryffindor table when he saw her. Luna was sitting at the Gryffindor table and judging by the Ravenclaw colors she wore and some of the looks she was getting she didn't belong there.

"Luna, I'm glad to see you, but why are you here when your table is over there?" asked Harry.

"There's no rule that says we have to sit at our own house table" said Luna. "And the Nargles told me you wanted to see me again."

"The Nargles were right. Do you want to go with me to see Rathera tonight. I mean you'd be breaking school rules, but I have an invisibility cloak so the chances of…

"Yes, Harry, That'll be amazing. Maybe then you won't be so distracted from your training by thinking of me." said Luna.

"Or it'd be worse having you there. Wait. What… how did you know about that?" asked Harry knowing the answer.

"Nargles." they both said.

"What is a Nargle?" asked Harry.

"A Nargle is an invisible sprite like creature that sees and hears everything. The only way to keep something secret from a Nargle is to have Mistletoe around as they are allergic." said Luna.

"And how do you see them?" asked Harry.

"When my mom had her accident I was caught in the blast and I was dead for 10 minutes. My dad was able to bring me back, but ever since I've seen creatures that others can't." said Luna.

"What other creatures?" asked Harry.

"There are Wrackspurts. They're microscopic creatures that enter through your ears and make your brain all fuzzy. Oh and the Blimmering Humdinger. Its bite can give you good luck, but if you think about it, if you're having enough bad luck to get bit by one and it gives you good luck then the bad luck was good luck to begin with." said Luna.

Harry thought about it for a minute and decided that made sense.

"Luna, are you allowed to visit Hogsmeade?" asked Harry.

"I'm a third year, so yes." said Luna.

"Since several of the students have to go to Ron's funeral the Hogsmeade visit was moved to Sunday. Do you want to go with me? asked Harry.

"Yes. I'd love to go with you, Harry." said Luna.

"Awesome. Well we need to get to class so meet me at the Entrance Hall right after dinner and we'll go see Rathera." said Harry.

"Ok, Harry." said Luna.

The two of them started to leave the Great Hall, but Luna stopped him.

"See you tonight, Harry." said Luna then she raised up on her tiptoes and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

Harry barely made it through classes. He was pretty sure when Hermione saw the notes he left with Lavender and Parvati that she'd kill him. After dinner Luna was waiting for him in the Entrance Hall and he put the cloak over them and they made their way out past Hagrid's then took the cloak off. They still had a ways to walk, but nobody would see them now and try to stop them.

"Harry, do you like me?" asked Luna.

Harry almost tripped at hearing that, but had to tell her the truth.

"Yes, Luna. I haven't been able to stop thinking about you since that first day in the clearing." said Harry.

"That's what the Nargles told me, but I didn't believe it. I'm just Loony Lovegood." said Luna.

"Who called you that?" asked Harry.

"Everyone does." said Luna.

"You shouldn't take that from anyone, Luna. You're an amazing, exciting and smart. I love how you see the world and I wish I could see it how you do." said Harry.

They got to the cave and entered.

"So you brought the distraction with you. Are you trying to get yourself killed?" said Rathera.

Luna approached Rathera and bowed.

"Hello Rathera. My name is Luna Lovegood of the Fae Clan of Lovegood." said Luna.

"Fae? Like Fairies?" asked Harry.

"Yes, and it explains some of the things you told me last night." said Rathera.

"But she's not tiny." said Harry.

Luna giggled.

"Harry. Not all fairies are tiny." said Luna.

"Oh. Can you fly?" asked Harry.

Luna took off her robes and stood in her underwear and extended her wings. Harry thought they were amazing. They sparkled in the firelight of the cave.

"Beautiful." said Harry.

"Are you talking about the wings or the girl?" asked Rathera.

"Both." said Harry.

"Would you like to go for a fly?" asked Luna.

"Won't we be seen?" said Harry not even wondering how she would know that he had wings too.

"I don't need a cloak to become invisible and as long as our hands are touching you'll be invisible too." said Luna.

Harry took off his robes and shirt and extended his wings. He cast a warming charm on the two of them and took Luna's hand.

"I expect to see you here tomorrow for training, Harry." said Rathera.

"I promise." said Harry.

Flying with Luna was amazing. They went over the Forbidden Forest and the grounds of Hogwarts. They went past the boundaries and over Hogsmeade. He was wishing it would never end, but they eventually landed in front of the castle. Harry looked into Luna's big, beautiful eyes and moved forward and kissed her and she returned the kiss deeply. When the kiss ended Luna took Harry to the Gryffindor entrance so that he wouldn't be seen walking through the castle without a shirt on.

"Goodnight, Harry." said Luna leaning up and kissing him again.

"Goodnight, Luna. See you for breakfast tomorrow." said Harry.

Harry then turned and told the fat lady the password and went into the common room.

"Harry! Why aren't you wearing a shirt?" asked Hermione.

It was going to be a long night.

Author's Note: Sorry for the late update. I was sick for the latter half of the day yesterday and I didn't wake up fully till about an hour ago to finish this chapter. Please review, favorite and follow. Thank you.