So originally this was a one shot but I received a review from Ghost Guardian who suggested I make this a collection of people finding Knuts and having good luck so this story (and the Draco one when I get around to writing it) is for you. Thankyou for the lovely review and suggestion as this wouldn't exist without it.
I'm not as happy with this one as I was with the first but let me know what you think. I'm not sure who will be next, maybe make a suggestion if you would like and I'll take them into consideration.
Enjoy
See a Penny, pick it up. All day long you'll have good luck
He found it after Charms class on Thursday. The Ravenclaw and Gryffindor students were heading out to lunch when Neville tripped over an untucked stool, therefore being the last one left inside. On his way out he saw a gleam of bronze to the left of the door. Walking over he picked up a Knut. When he looked around and saw the empty classroom he shrugged his shoulders and left, placing the coin in his pocket to be forgotten.
Neville made his way to lunch which he was now late for. He went through the rest of the day in his head. Transfiguration, Herbology and then Potions. That's a great way to end the day. Neville mentally rolled his eyes at the sarcastic voice in his head as he entered the great hall. Not looking where he was going he realised too late that a third year was running straight towards him. She slammed into him hard, causing her to fall to the ground with a large thump.
"Oh, I'm so sorry, are you okay?"
Neville looked down to the girl on the ground, thankfully having managed to stay upright himself.
"I'm f-fine, are y-you?" He held out a hand to help her up which she accepted gratefully
"I'll be a little bruised but right by tomorrow. I'm sorry I wasn't watching where I was going."
She paused for a moment seemingly deep in thought. Neville was about to walk away when she suddenly jumped up with a loud shout.
"I know! Have this, as an apology." She held out a chocolate frog for Neville to take.
"It's o-okay" he said, stumbling over his words slightly. He just wanted some lunch.
"No no, it's not. Please take it."
He sighed inwardly but took the sweet. "T-thank you" he said.
"Don't thank me, I knocked into you remember." With that she continued on her way out of the great hall. Neville shook his head and continued on to his table where he sat among his dorm mates, having decided to open the sweet later.
Having a theory lesson in Transfiguration, Neville's hand had started to cramp. There was only a few minutes left of class and then they could head over to the greenhouse. Professor McGonagall had opened her mouth to, assumingly, assign the nights homework when a loud bang came from a classroom two doors down. A classroom that should be empty.
"What in the world?" Said the Professor.
The class was looking around and some, like the Golden Trio in front of him were starting to rise. McGonagall had barely taken two steps when voices were overheard.
"What the hell was that George?"
"How should I know, you're the one that wanted to create this prank in the first place."
"Yes but you're the one that stuffed up the potion."
"Am not."
"Are too."
"Am not!"
"Are too!"
"That is quite enough." McGonagall didn't yell but her voice carried to the twins outside the classroom silencing their argument. By this point the class was fighting to hide their laughter, most failing to prevent a smile.
"Get in here. This. Instant."
After a brief pause the door to the Transfiguration classroom opened and the red haired twins shuffled in, singed hair and clothes, no eyebrows and identical sheepish expressions on their faces.
"What exactly was all-" McGonagall stopped mid lecture when Ron let a snort of laughter escape and Hannah Abbot couldn't contain her giggles anymore. "No homework this evening, you lot are lucky the twins decided to act like complete fools. Class dismissed."
For Neville walking into Herbology was as relaxing as a hot bath for a stressed out ministry worker. The muggy air and the smell of the magical garden always managed to remove any worries or concerns from him. He was always spending extra time down here, whether he was studying or just had some free time. That's why when Professor Sprout approached him about staying back after class to help her out he didn't even need to think about it.
"She's just being so difficult." The Professor said.
She was speaking about the Screechsnap called Posh, named so because she only wanted the best of the best. Neville had been helping out at the end of fourth year when Posh wandered into his area of work and promptly sat on him. From then on, if Posh was in a bad mood, Neville was the only person that she would allow close without screeching loud enough to burst eardrums.
"I know you're going to miss your potions class, but I'll deal with Professor Snape and I'm sure one of your classmates will be able to take notes for you. I really need your help."
Even better Neville thought I won't have to deal with Professor Snape and the Slytherins until Monday.
Once dinner was over the fifth year boys group together in their dorm room and they all pulled out some sweets they had. Remembering the chocolate frog that was given to him, Neville pulled it out and opened the box. The frog jumped through the centre of their circle, catching everyone's attention just in time to watch Neville catch the frog.
"Nice catch" Harry said.
"T-thanks" Neville said, shocked that he managed to catch the stupid thing. He took a bite out of the chocolate frog's leg and opened the box revealing a shiny card. With his eyes wide Neville pulled out a Merlin card. The other boys were still looking his way and therefore saw the card as he pulled it out.
"Oh my... is that a Merlin Card?" Dean asked
"Y-yeah, I guess so."
"Mate you are so lucky." Ron said, his wide eyes tracking every movement of the card.
"I guess..."
"You guess!" Dean said
"W-well I d-don't collect the c-cards so it doesn't m-matter to me..." Neville trailed off at the end, not liking the look in the other boy's eyes. Even Harry was watching him intently.
"What are you going to do with it then?"
That's a very good question Neville thought. He couldn't just give it to one of the boys because the others would be hurt and he couldn't give it to a younger sibling as he didn't have one. Remembering that Ginny collected them as well he decided he would give it to her. The boys would think he still liked her and wouldn't be mad and Ginny would be happy. Relaying his decision to his dorm mates he stood and headed out the door to find her.
"G-Ginny."
The redhead turned at his call and he jogged over to her.
"I wanted to g-give you this." He handed her the card and enjoyed watching her reaction to seeing what exactly was on the card.
"I can't accept this Neville, it's a rare card."
"I know it's r-rare, the b-boys were p-pretty clear about that but I don't c-collect so..." Shrugging Neville handed her the card and said goodnight.
"Neville wait." When Neville stopped Ginny leaned up and kissed him on the cheek.
"Thank you." Ginny turned, cheeks read, and headed to bed. Neville was left standing in the middle of the common room blushing.
Today had been a great day.
WolfWinks -xx-
