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Chapter 4

Luna linked arms with Ginny, smiling as they pushed open the door to Weasley Wizard Wheezes. We entered the buzzing store, chock full of laughing Hogwarts students, their parents absent. Luna and Ginny pushed through the crowds to the back of the store, searching for George.

"George!" Luna called, smiling happily. "You there?"

His lanky form appeared from behind a counter, his face turning into a smile as he saw Luna and his sister.

"Hey!" he said, dropping a ratty book he held in his hand. He crossed the few feet separating him and Luna, and wrapped her in a warm hug. When he released her, Ginny raised her eyebrows in surprise. George turned a bright red.

"Reporting for duty, sir!" Luna said jokingly, oblivious to the exchange between the two siblings. George looked at her, confused at first.

"We said we'd help out today…" Ginny explained, smiling happily. George made an 'o' shape with his mouth, and then gestured for the two girls to follow him.

Luna joyfully skipped after George, while Ginny followed in a slower pace. They were led to a large room in the back full of Weasley Wizard Wheezes products. Luna let out a squeak of delight and Ginny scoffed in disgust.

"George, what am I supposed to do with all this?" Ginny asked irritably. George turned to her, a twinkle in his eye.

"Since you're in such a foul mood, you can stay back here and take inventory." George replied, pausing to let in sink in. "Luna, you can work in the front. With the customers." George added, smiling as Ginny turned red. "Come."

He left Ginny in the back to simmer as he brought Luna into another room. He handed her an apron off a rack with the store's name painted on it. Luna gladly put it on, partially covering her billowy rainbow skirt and horizontally striped shirt.

She was then led out into the front, where she began helping the youngsters curious about all of the objects in the vast store, smiling as she did. George went back to check on the still glowering Ginny, leaving her alone in the front of the store.

Draco linked arms with Astoria, slowly walking down the street. She carried two pink bags on her arms, while he carried the remaining four. She'd gone to perhaps every store Draco had never heard of, and then zapped them to Diagon Alley for a glass at the Three Broomsticks.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Weasley Wizard Wheezes. He despised that store, simply because of who owned it. He didn't hate the Weasley twins, most of the time; just Ron. He felt bad for the remaining twin, having to see his brother die; it must have been the most horrible thing he'd ever experience.

He almost passed it, like every time he'd done before, but something caught his eye. It wasn't a SALE sign or NEW MERCHANDISE, no. It was a person; a bubbling blonde-haired girl with a curious look on her face. Luna Lovegood. The very Luna Lovegood who'd answered none of his letters, and the same Luna Lovegood who probably had his owl.

"Astoria, would you like to go in there?" he asked, stopping in front of the door. Astoria sighed.

"Draco, that's where Hogwarts students go! Not grown men." She replied, giggling at the thought. Draco simply shrugged.

"I just… I want to see something. I have… a nephew. Who likes this kind of stuff." He muttered, reaching out and opening the door.

"You have a sibling?" Astoria asked as she followed him into the store.

"Umm… yes." He replied. He was completely lying, but he wanted to ask the blonde girl why she'd been ignoring him. "Why don't you look over there for something suitable for a seven year old?" he suggested, pointing Astoria in the opposite direction of Luna. She agreed, and headed off to the other side of the store.

He weaved through the shelves, and stopped at the end of a particularly crowded aisle, Luna being a few paces away. He waited until she turned around, and started moving towards the shelf. As soon as she neared, he stepped out, causing her to run into his side.

"Watch it, Lovegood!" he hissed, feigning anger. He held his arm, pretending that it hurt. He smirked as he took in her look of shock.

"Mal-Draco. What are you doing here?" she asked, a complete look of innocence on her face, as usual.

"It is a store, correct?" Draco replied, arching an eyebrow defiantly. He leaned against the shelf next to him.

"Yes, I mean… it is, but…" Luna spluttered, her eyes darting around wildly like she was looking for back-up. Nobody came to her rescue.

"And a store could be defined as a public place to purchase things," Draco continued, smirk growing. "Correct?"

Luna's face flushed red, and Draco couldn't help but find it adorable. He frowned as he pushed the thought from his head. The only reason I think it's cute is because I like when girl's get embarrassed. He reassured himself.

"Yes." Luna replied, regaining her composure. She smiled her airy smile. "But seeing as you're not going to purchase anything…"

Draco's jaw dropped, and he quickly grabbed something off the nearest shelf. "Yes. I'm… uh, buying this." He replied quickly, clearing his throat. Luna giggled, her eyes full of amusement. "What?" Draco asked irritably, crossing his arms.

"Who are you trying to seduce with that?" she asked, giggling. Draco's eyes widened. 'Seduce' wasn't exactly language, but he had a feeling Luna rarely ever talked like that.

"With wh-oh." Draco's cheeks turned pink as he noticed what he'd picked up; Love Potion. "Uh… I'm not… it's… a gift. And it tastes nice in tea."

"Oh really?" Luna asked, crossing her arms. "Are the wrackspurts bothering you, Draco?" she asked, tapping her fist on his forehead.

"No." he hissed, swatting her hand away. Then a smirk grew on his face. "Do you want to try it?"

Luna smiled, and took the potion from his hands. She placed it on the shelf next to the other glittering bottles, and then smiled. "I'll pass."

Draco shrugged. "Your loss."

"Draco!"

He cursed under his breath as he turned around to see Astoria looking for him. He quickly ducked behind a shelf, tugging Luna with him, who let out a squeal.

"Shit…" he hissed, bending at his knees so his hair wasn't seen. He moved along the aisles, Luna in tow, until he came into a separate room, where he dove into it and into a rather crowded aisle, tugging Luna along.

"You might want to get those wrackspurts checked out, Draco." Luna commented, turning to look at Draco. Draco turned, and instinctively shrunk back as he found himself closer than he was comfortable to Loony's face.

"Sorry… it's just… I…" he stuttered, running his hand through his hair. "My… girlfriend." He didn't know why the word bothered him so much, especially referring to Astoria as his girlfriend to Luna; it sounded weird coming out of his mouth. The words left a bitter taste in his mouth.

"Oh, well, you should go meet her!" Luna said, smiling happily. Draco nodded, sighing.

"Yeah… I, uh… sure." He said, standing up and hooking his thumbs in his pockets. "Gotta go."

He turned on his heel, and moved towards the door. He paused; and turned to face Luna once more. "And I'd appreciate an answer, and my owl."

Then he left, hooking Astoria around the waist, and leaving the store with a ding.

That night, Luna sat in her bed, looking down at the owl that was Draco's. She wondered what its name was. She looked up when there was a knock at the door.

"Come in." she called, tilting her head to the side as the owl made a soft squeaking noise.

"Hey." George said as he sat down on Luna's bed next to her. Luna nodded in greeting.

"What do you think its saying?" she asked after a few moments of silence.

"What?" George asked curiously, scratching his chin. He was hunched over, his skinny shoulders sticking out against his thermal shirt.

"What do you think its saying?" Luna repeated, her eyes set on the owl curiously. George smiled.

"Oye, I dunno. Maybe it's hungry." George replied fondly, shrugging. Luna sighed, content with his response, and looked over at him.

"Maybe it is."

They sat in silence for a few moments, their attention turned on the owl, before Luna felt George's hand resting gently on hers.

"I saw Malfoy in the store today." George said, looking down at his hand on Luna's. She shrugged.

"Yes, so did I." Luna responded, smiling goofily.

"You were helping him." George said, not much of a question. "What did he want?"

"Oh, he grabbed a Love Potion, but I think it was by accident. He got rather red in the face." Luna replied, giggling at the memory. She found it funny when Draco got embarrassed. The look wasn't seen much on his face.

"Really?" George asked, smiling gently. The humor didn't reach his eyes.

"Yes, it was quite the sight." Luna said, giggling. "He has a girlfriend, you know." She added, sensing his discomfort. George instantly loosened.

"Oh, that's nice." He whispered, playing it off that he didn't care too much. It was obvious that he did.

Luna nodded, looking over at George, smiling happily. George smiled in return, locking eyes with Luna. His hand moved up her arm, and rested on her shoulder. He ghosted her neck, then stopped on her jaw, his eyes curious and hesitant.

Luna's eyes watched George's as he made a decision before her eyes; and his lips brushed hers gently, moving across them. He caught her lower lip gently between his teeth, and then pulled away, suddenly looking shy.

Luna smiled approvingly, before kissing his nose quickly.

"You're so funny, George." She said fondly.

George smiled. "How so?"

Luna giggled. "Don't second guess yourself." Was all she said before standing up, and hopping out of the room and down the stairs of the Burrow for dinner.

Draco opened the door to his personal apartment, placing Astoria's bags on the ground gently. Astoria followed closely behind, and she delicately placed her bags next to the rest.

"Something bothering you, Draco?" she asked, seeing his face looking slightly confused. Draco shrugged, turning around, smiling half-heartedly.

"No, I'm fine." He replied, blinking.

Astoria paused. "Are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm fine." Draco assured, nodding. "Promise." He added with a smirk, crossing the room and resting his hands on Astoria's waist. Astoria smiled up at Draco, and stood on her toes and brushed her lips quickly across his.

"Meet me in my room?" Draco asked, pressing his lips to her neck. Astoria arched her back as his teeth sunk in.

"Mmm…" she moaned, nodding her head. "Hurry."

She reluctantly stepped away, and then moved up the stairs, leaving Draco in the living room. As soon as she disappeared, he plopped down on the couch, running his hand across his face.

"What the fuck am I doing?" he asked himself aloud, sighing. He jumped as he heard the hooting of an owl as it flew through the window.

He stood, crossing the room in three strides, stopping right at the table that the owl landed on. It was a deep brown, and he didn't recognize it.

Nonetheless, he pulled out an owl treat from the top drawer, and untied the neatly folded parchment.

Draco-

I must say that I'm surprised you showed interest in talking with me. I still think it's the wrackspurts. However, I would love to have lunch one day.

Luna

P.S. Your owl is hurt. I have it.

Draco smiled, chuckling lightly. The girl really was insane.

He folded the parchment back up, placed it on the table. He shooed the owl away, and then bounded up the stairs to Astoria with newfound determination and something else to look forwards to, despite the many bite marks he expected Astoria to leave with.