Harry Potter Story
What if it never happened?
Summary: What if Voldemort's Killing Curse was not used on Harry but on another boy instead. What if Voldemort was banished instead of being destroyed and what if the boy grew up to be friends with Luna 'Loony' Lovegood?
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.
Chapter Three: Year after year
Ginny's POV
It's been an entire year since Alex left for his special training. Everyday Luna and I miss him and we both hope that he misses us just as much. Every day I think of him and his mannerisms, like how he would stutter when he was nervous. Or the way he laughed when someone told a joke. I especially remembered him. His messy brown hair, his average height body, how he'd shrug when he walked, how he'd smile lopsidedly when he seen me and Luna and his eyes, his sparkling, warm kind brown eyes. I know people say that teenagers and younger are too young to be thinking about the opposite sex but I really can't help myself when it comes to Alex Johnson. Of course there is also my brother's friend Harry. I'll admit he is cute and he isn't one of those who will look at you and grin. He looks at me and smiles because he's happy to see me, not because I make it obvious that I like him. He's shy, kind and friendly. 'Stop it Ginny. You'll drive yourself crazy!" I chastised myself silently. I began making my way to Defence against the Dark Arts. By far the best class, Professor Lupin is a great teacher. When I got there, I noticed two things. One, the Ravenclaws were all laughing at something in particular and two that Luna was nowhere to be seen. I walked up to one of the Ravenclaw students and asked "Why is everyone laughing?" The girl turned around and said "You know Loony Lovegood?" I nodded, and again I remembered how Alex would snap at anyone who called Luna 'loony' or me 'blood traitor.' The girl started giggling. "Well, she has just asked Lupin if he could give her a unicorn's horn to which he said, sorry but I don't have any. Then she answered its fine it's just I want to send one to my boyfriend." The girl burst out laughing again. I sighed, 'Oh Luna, boyfriend means someone you date not a friend who is a boy.' "Where is Luna now?" The girl stopped laughing long enough to say "The forest." I strode off to look for Luna and quickly found her sitting in the Forest doing nothing. I sat down beside her and asked "What's the matter Luna?" She sniffled and once again (this was really getting annoying) I was reminded of the day we met Alex, how he had defended Luna and said we were her friends. She sighed sadly "The Ravenclaws were laughing at me because I wanted to send Alex a present." I sighed and began to explain how her wording made everyone get the wrong idea. "When you talk about Alex, he is not your boyfriend; he is a friend who is a boy Luna. A boyfriend is someone who brings you out on dates and kisses you and really likes you. Alex is nothing like that to either of us." My heart fell at that statement, even though it was me who said it. "Alex is a friend. So if you are talking about Alex, you just say friend ok?" She smiled and nodded, saying "Oh, haha I had it wrong didn't I? Wow, only realised how weird that would be, me and Alex." I smiled and put my arm around her. "Come on Luna. Let's go back to class." As we walked back however, I couldn't help but think 'Yes! Luna doesn't like him! He can be with me now and everyone is happy!"
A year later
Luna's POV
'I wonder what Alex will look like when he comes back? I bet he will be taller at least. I just hope he's alright.' I thought as I walked barefoot along the forest path. It was hard to believe that it's been two years since Alex left but I like to think of it more as it's only a year until he comes back. He's only been allowed to send one letter to me and Ginny each. I had only gotten mine this morning. It read:
Dear Luna,
I hope this letter finds you well. It's been a nightmare being away from you and Ginny. Although I will admit, Kingsley is cool and the things I'm learning are really fun. I'm only allowed to send two letters so I hope Ginny gets hers too. Wishing you both the best
Love Alex.
P.S I can't wait to get back to Hogwarts, I miss it so much.
My heart soared as I read it. My old friend was coming home soon. I couldn't wait to see him again and ask him all about his time away. Suddenly, I felt someone push me over. I fell to the ground and grazed my knee. As I looked up, I noticed that the person who had pushed me had the letter from Alex. "Aw, look Loony's gotten a letter from her absentee boyfriend!" I instinctively knew who it was. "Give it back Pansy." I said, getting to my feet. She grinned evilly and tuned to her group. "I don't think we should give it back do you girls?" The others laughed and said no. I felt tears threaten to fall and asked one more time. Pansy laughed and held the letter as if she was about to rip it. "I don't think that I will this belongs in the rubbish, might as well do it myself." I felt myself draw my wand and point it at Pansy. What I did not expect was for the letter to fly into my hands and Pansy to be blasted backwards into her group, knocking them all down like bowling pins. I walked past Pansy who was staring at me in shock. 'Bloody bitch.' I thought bitterly. Then I smiled, remembering what I had done and soon I was laughing to myself and earning odd looks. When Ginny saw me she asked me what I was laughing at. After I had relayed the entire tale to her she began laughing as well. Then she noticed the letter in my hand and asked me who it was from. "It's from Alex. Didn't you get yours?" She shook her head and I suggested we check the Owlery.
We would have gotten there five minutes earlier but Ginny was stopped in the corridor by Neville Longbottom who proceeded to ask her to the Yule Ball. Ginny blushed and said that she would. Once Neville walked away she looked at me sympathetically, knowing that no one had asked me. Truthfully, I didn't care at all. All I wanted to do on the night was feed the Thestrals. We finally reached the Owlery and the minute Ginny stepped in, a large tawny owl flew down to her, a letter clutched in its beak. Ginny took the letter and the owl flew away. "Well, go on. Open it." I urged her. Hers read:
Dear Ginny,
I hope this letter finds you well. It's been a nightmare being away from you and Luna. Although I will admit, Kingsley is cool and the things I'm learning are really fun. I'm only allowed to send two letters so I hope Luna gets hers too. Wishing you both the best
Love Alex.
P.S I can't wait to get back to Hogwarts, I miss it so much.
It was more or less the same as mine, with my name in parts instead of Ginny's. I looked at Ginny who was beaming. "Don't worry Gin. He'll be back next year. He still remembers us and he kept his promise to write to us." Ginny nodded and clutched the letter in her hand. Then I saw a tear fall down her cheek and before I knew it, Ginny was sobbing and hugging me for all she's worth. I hugged her back and whispered to her "Just one more year Ginny, just one more."
So, again I am sorry for the idea change but I really think I can work better with this one. Also, sorry if Luna and Ginny seem a bit OOC but I'm not the best at scenes like this. Next chapter will be Alex's homecoming and it'll be in a way that a few will not expect. Thank you to everyone who read, favourited (is that a word?) and reviewed. You all are brilliant people and help me to get this story finished.