Disclaimer: I don't own anything Harry Potter except for the books, the memories, and the plot. J.K. Rowling owns all of the above.

A/N: Hi, this is my very first fan-fic and I wanted it to be about our favorite little Ravenclaw. If anyone has any suggestions or questions, please PM me. Also, I need a beta reader if possible. Thanks for reading this little number, and I will try to post a new chapter every three or so days. I want this finished by April so I can start on another fic I have in mind.

Chapter Two: Lift Off

Waking to the bright September sun coming through her windows, Luna awoke and readied herself for her first day of classes. She was still exhausted from the thoughts of her mother possibly sleeping in this exact room many years ago, Ginny and her not being housemates, and the anticipation and fear of learning magic.

Dragging her way to the Great Hall with her roommates, Luna kept awake by asking the other girls questions of their upbringing, while staying off the topic of her own; she wasn't ready for that just yet.

The Great Hall was buzzing with chatter, mainly focused on the whereabouts of Harry Potter and Ginny's brother, Ron Weasley, during last night's welcoming feast. Although she had never met any of the boys, she quickly recognized both. Ron was easy to spot because of his flaming red hair and likeliness to his younger sister, and Harry was by his jet-black hair and emerald eyes.

What happened next completely took Luna by surprise. As soon as she sat down at the Ravenclaw table, a scarlet looking envelope started screaming at Ron, shaking the walls of the Great Hall.

"RONALD WEASLEY! HOW DARE YOU STEAL THAT CAR? I AM ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTED! YOU'RE FATHER'S NOW FACING AN INQUIRY AT WORK, AND IT'S ENTIRELY YOUR FAULT! IF YOU PUT ANOTHER TOE OUT OF LINE, WE'LL BRING YOU STRAIGHT HOME!

"And Ginny, dear, congratulations on making it into Gryffindor. Your father and I are so proud!"

Looking at the Weasley's and the letter quizzically, Luna's already large eyes widened in shock at the envelope's spontaneous combustion. The last part of the penetrating shouts hurt her more than they should, but she was never very good at making friends, and Ginny was her best friend. But she was happy for her friend's house placement, and all that mattered was if Ginny was happy.

"Hello… Luna?" Ginny asked, bringing Luna out of her dreamlike stare. "Are you there? Schedule's are being handed out."

Luna scanned the hall to find Professor Flitwick handing out schedules to the students at the head of the table. Rapidly scarfing down her eggs and bacon, Luna felt Professor Flitwick's presence come nearer and nearer.

"Miss Lovegood, here is your schedule and I am pleased to inform you that your first class at Hogwarts is with your fellow Gryffindors and myself. Cheers"

She couldn't help but look dreamily at the piece of parchment in her hands. She forgot completely about having classes with the other houses. This was the best news she had all morning. Contrary to her initial beliefs, Luna wasn't going to be completely separated from her best friend. Swallowing the remains of her pumpkin juice in one gulp, she tucked in her wand behind her ear and waltzed to the fourth floor to the Charms classroom.

Within minutes, the class started filling with swirls of blue and red. Ginny pulled Luna toward the front of the classroom into a chair adjacent to her. Professor Flitwork scurried to the podium at front and called for the classroom's attention.

After introductions, the tiny instructor called for everyone to open their textbooks, A Standard Book of Spells, Year One, to Chapter One: Levitation.

"Alright students, remember the incantation must be pronounced correctly for this spell to work. Also, don't forget to swish and flick your wands in the direction of the feather. On my count, one, two, three, begin."

Ginny shakily muttered "wingardium leviosa" at her feather with no results. Finally after her first three tries, she got the feather to float 4 inches above the desk. Seeing this, Luna's throat began to close up. The fear that kept her up all night finally overtook her. With a couple gulps of water, the tightening began to subside. Luna channeled her fear into power and muttered the incantation with no issue, sending her feather a good three feet above her head.

"Ten points to Ravenclaw!" the professor squeaked. Luna watched the feather float on, feeling more free than she had in months. Once reality came into view, class had ended and lunch was ready in the Great Hall. Maybe Hogwarts wasn't so bad, with or without Ginny.