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Chapter Four
When we finally arrived in Hogsmeade. Luna turned to me and asked.
"Is there anything that you would like to do, while we're here." He asked, curious about what I wanted to see while we were there.
I thought about it for a moment and replied.
"All the usual places are fine with me. But I would like to make one special visit this trip." I answered his question.
"Really, what did you have in mind?" Luna asked me.
"Well I've been meaning to buy some nicer clothes. So I thought a trip to Gladrags, might be in order. Would you be willing to try some of them on for me, since I don't seem to have the right body for this at the moment. This might even be helpful, since I can see them in ways that I wouldn't be able to normally. I would also like to hear your opinions on various clothes. Any input you might have would also be very much appreciated." I replied hopefully.
"So how about this, we visit all the usual places first. Honeydukes, the new Quality Quidditch shop, Zonko's joke shop, lunch at the Three Broomsticks. Then we'll finish up at Gladrags, to get you some new clothes. Does that sound okay to you?" Luna asked my opinion about his plan.
"Yes, I think that will do nicely. We probably need to stop at the new Gringotts branch and get a few Galleons for our purchases." I replied, thinking that we will definitely need a few Galleons for our trip today.
So we made our way over to the new location, that Gringotts had recently opened to better serve their Hogsmeade and Hogwarts customers. As we continued along the High Street, we would pass other students. They kept having strange reactions to us, not unlike how they reacted up at the castle. I guess I shouldn't be surprised by their reactions, since this was a new look for Luna. And was completely unexpected by both male and female students. The girls seemed to also be annoyed that Luna was on a date with Harry Potter. While the Boys had very different reactions, Luna noticed this and just smiled.
"Get used to it Luna, you really do look very pretty today." He said honestly to me.
"You know this could have been you." I said, as I gestured to myself.
"Maybe on the outside but I still think you make a much prettier girl than I ever would." He replied with a smile. "That kind of beauty comes from something deep inside." He quickly explained.
"But this is you?" I said, still not quite understanding what he meant.
"Not at the moment, I'm not the one wearing a very pretty yellow dress." He responded, as he smiled at me.
"You do realize that you've already worn almost as many dresses as I have." As he smirked at me.
I was shocked to realize that he was right.
We finally arrived at the new Gringotts location in Hogsmeade, while it was no where near as large as the Diagon Alley location. It did have marble floors, a fancy crystal chandelier and elegant wooden Desks. With two goblins ready to assist any witch or wizard, who needing to do some banking. When the next goblin was available we stepped up to make our transaction.
"I'd like to make a withdrawal, please." Luna requested.
The goblin looked at him very intently.
"Do you have your key Mr. Potter?" The goblin asked him.
"Yes, it's right here." Luna replied, as he showed it to the goblin.
"Thank you, Mr. Potter. How much will you be withdrawing today? And from which vault? The Potter family vault or The Black family vault?" The goblin asked Luna again.
Harry seemed to think for a moment, then said.
"A thousand Galleons from the Potter vault." He said, as he turned to me for approval. I nodded in return.
"It will be just a moment Mr. Potter, we'll have the necessary funds transferred in just a moment." The goblin replied.
The goblin moved over to where the transfer was made magically, from the Diagon Alley location. I wasn't sure how it worked exactly, I think they used some sort of Portkey. How ever they transferred it didn't take very long, before the goblin returned and handed Luna a cloth bag that was tied shut.
"I took the liberty of putting your Galleons in a special bag with a couple of extra charms on it. The first is feather light charm, the other is a resizing charm. To make it smaller just say reduce, to return it to normal merely say enlarge. And of course it already has an anti-theft charm as well." The goblin finished.
"Thank you." Luna said to the goblin.
"Is there anything else we can do for you Mr. Potter?" The goblin asked one last time.
"No, this will do for now." Luna replied, as he held up the bag of gold.
The goblin nodded, as he turned to the next customer. Luna then held the bag in his hand and said. "Reduce" as the bag shrank small enough to fit in his pocket. Once outside he turned and asked.
"So where too first, my beautiful lady?" He asked, as he smiled when he said it.
"Your lady?" I asked, with my arms crossed.
"Well for the time being, you do meet the basic criteria. A very pretty young lady at that." He continued.
"Well in that case, how about Honeydukes kind sir." I replied, as I thought two could play at this.
"Your wish is my command, my dear lady." He said, as he once again took my hand.
We continued down the High Street towards Honeydukes sweet shop. Other students continued to stare or glare at us as we passed by. I think that if I was alone, I would be in trouble with many of the girls. While also having to fight off several of the boys. Fortunately none of them would dare do anything, while they believed Harry Potter was present. I was never so happy, not to be alone. When we finally arrived at Honeydukes. The store was quite busy, but Luna managed to get us through the crowd to the counter. He asked one of the sales ladies behind the counter, for a couple samples of each of the chocolates. She put them in a bag and Luna quickly paid for them. He then grabbed my hand again as we made our way back through the crowd. And out the door to a nearby bench. He sat down and pulled me down next to him. He then offered me the bag of chocolates.
"Here try some, I got us some of each. Which ever ones we like best, I'll go back and buy more of them." He said, as he popped a piece in his mouth.
I reached in the bag and grabbed a piece and popped it in my mouth. I've had chocolate before but for some reason this was the best I ever had. Luna noticed how much I was enjoying it. He smiled and said.
"For some reason chocolate is much better as a girl, isn't it?" He smiled at me knowingly.
"There's just something about chocolate and females." He added with a smirk.
"Why do you think that is?" I asked, as I popped another piece in my mouth.
"I think it has to do with how women are wired. Chocolate seems to have a direct line to the female pleasure centre. And since you're female right now, apparently you do as well. I guess this is just one of the many benefits of being female." He responded with a laugh.
We sat there and kept trying various types of chocolates, but finally decided on two. The ones with almonds and the other was white chocolate with macadamia nuts. Both were excellent! So I waited on the bench, while Luna went back to buy more of each. While Luna was gone several boys came by and hit on me. I politely tried to turn them down, saying I was already here with someone. But one particularly pushy guy from Slytherin just wouldn't take the hint. It was at this point that Luna returned.
"Is there a problem here?" Luna asked, as the Slytherin boy finally noticed who had spoken.
He turned almost completely white, when he realised Harry Potter was looking at him. Like he was a particularly annoying insect, that needed to be stepped on.
"N..no problem, I was just leaving!" He said, as he quickly made himself scarce. Tripping and falling as he fled.
Luna watched the Slytherin leave, amused by his reaction.
"My Hero!" I said sarcastically, as I pretended to sound like a damsel in distress.
Luna just laughed at my silly joke.
"I could get used to this. I've never had the kind of reputation, that would cause someone to flee in terror. With just a look and a simple question." Luna said truthfully.
"Well defeating the worst Dark Lord in several hundred years, can have that effect." I said with a smirk.
"I suppose you're right about that." He said in agreement.
"But I do appreciate your help. Because unlike the four other boys before him, that stupid Slytherin refused to get a clue." I said, more than slightly annoyed.
"I really should get Ginny to teach me the Bat Bogey hex. It really is something every girl should know." I continued, thinking I would definitely ask her to teach it to me.
Luna nodded his head in agreement, he then seemed to have a thought.
"Perhaps we should make our relationship official. That might make it easier for you to turn them down. And if your boyfriend was Harry Potter, that would probably scare off most of them." He said thoughtfully.
I suppose that was true, it probably would be helpful.
"Do you really want us to be boyfriend and girlfriend?" I asked, surprised that he already wanted us to be an official couple.
"If before we switched, you had asked me to be your girlfriend I would have said yes." He replied honestly.
"But What about when we switch back?" I asked, thinking that might change things.
"Well when we switch back, I'll be your girlfriend and you'll be my boyfriend. We'd still be together." He answered me seriously.
I smiled, thinking that it didn't really matter. I liked the idea of us being together. If I was the girlfriend now or boyfriend later. It didn't really matter as long as we were together.
"So Miss Lovegood will you do me the greatest honour and agree to be my girlfriend?" He asked, as he held his hand out to me.
"I'd like that very much, Mr. Potter." I responded, as I took his hand and smiled.
He then pulled me up from the bench and hugged me. For some reason, it felt very nice to be held in his strong arms. As he looked in my eyes and smiled.
"So where would my girlfriend like to go next? He asked, with a cheeky smile on his face.
"How about the new Quality Quidditch shop that just opened recently." I replied, wanting to see what the new Quidditch shop had to offer.
"As you wish my lady, the Quidditch shop it is." He said, as he gave my hand a gentle squeeze.
And we were off once again, as we headed back down the High Street to the Quidditch shop. When we arrived we looked in the windows, seeing all the new Quidditch equipment on display. We were of course spending a lot more time, looking at the various brooms. I noticed that Luna was looking at the brooms longingly. There were several on display the Firebolt was still the best. But there was a new Nimbus 2100, that was supposed to be almost as good as a Firebolt. Yet only half as expensive. Now that I thought about it, I don't think I've ever seen Luna on a broom. I wonder if he's any good. I pulled Luna away from the display to a nearby bench. And gestured for him to sit, as I sat next to him.
"I was thinking of buying the new Nimbus 2100, to see how it truly compares to my Firebolt. Would you like to go flying, later before dinner tonight?" I asked, thinking Luna might enjoy flying.
"I'd love too, would I also get to try both of your brooms?" He asked, more than a little excited about going flying.
"Of course you can. I can't ride them both at the same time." I replied, surprised by his interest in brooms and flying.
"I've never really been able to afford a decent broom." Luna said sadly.
"Well let's go see what kind of price, we can negotiate on a Nimbus 2100." I said, as I jumped up pulling Luna to his feet.
We then returned to the shop and this time went inside. As we approached the counter there was a man who seemed to be the owner.
"Excuse me sir, can you help us?" I asked politely.
"How can I help you miss? He responded in kind.
"My boyfriend was thinking about buying a new broom. He was thinking about the new Nimbus 2100." I continued.
He turned to look at the young man standing next to me. His eyes just about jumped out of his head when he realised who the Young man was.
"Mr. Potter, what a great honour to meet you." The owner said. "The young lady said you were interested in the new Nimbus 2100. A very fine broom for the price," He continued.
"And what is the current price for one?" Luna asked him.
"It currently retails for 1500 Galleons, or about half the price of a Firebolt." He responded back to Luna's question.
"But if you might consider doing an endorsement deal for me. I might be able to make you a deal, on one for say half price." He added sounding hopeful.
"What would such an endorsement deal involve?" Luna asked him about it further.
"Oh not too much, just a photo to be put on display and a useful quote about the Nimbus 2100." He said, looking hopeful about Harry Potter endorsing the broom.
Luna turned to me looking for advice about this.
"The only problem is Harry is not in the habit, of endorsing something that he hasn't tried before." I commented, while also offering Luna a suggestion at the same time.
"Would you be willing to rent one to us till tomorrow? Me and my girlfriend were planning on going flying this evening before dinner. I should be able to have a quote for you by tomorrow. Then you could subtract the rental fee from the purchase price." Luna offered, as he looked at me for advice.
I gave him a quick nod in agreement.
The owner seemed to be thinking it over.
"Okay, Mr. Potter, how about 50 Galleons for the night. And tomorrow the picture, quote and the remaining 700 Galleons. Do we have a Deal, Mr. Potter?" The shop owner asked Luna, looking very hopeful about an agreement.
Luna again looked to me, I again nodded.
"I believe we have a deal, mister?" He asked the owner of the shop.
"Oh forgive me, my name is Edward Thatcher. And who is this lovely young lady?" He asked, as he looked toward me.
"Her name is Luna Lovegood and I'm lucky enough to call her my girlfriend." He replied, as both their comments had me blushing more than a little.
"It's nice to meet you both, you make a lovely couple. Here let me get the broom for you." Edward continued happily.
He then went to the back room and returned with a case big enough to store a broom in. He sat it on the counter. And opened it, inside was a brand new Nimbus 2100. He again closed the case and asked.
"Was there anything else I can do for you, Mr. Potter?" He asked Luna.
"Yes, I need a pair of gloves for Luna." He requested on my behalf.
He brought several pairs for me to try, I decided on a nice blue and black pair that fit very nicely. Luna then paid for them and the 50 Galleon rental fee.
"One more thing Mr. Potter, the case has a charm on it. It will allow you to shrink it, or return it to full-size. Just give it a tap with your wand and say 'shrink'. To return it to full-size, tap it again and say 'full-size'," Edward continued.
"Thank you Mr. Thatcher. We'll see you tomorrow then." Luna said to him.
"Call me Ed, Mr. Thatcher sounds too formal. Till tomorrow Mr. Potter, Miss Lovegood." He finished.
We nodded to Edward as we left his shop. Luna pulled out his wand and shrunk the case down and put it in his other pocket. He then took my hand again and asked.
"So where would you like to go next, Luna?" As he asked me what place I wanted visit next.
"How about Zonko's joke shop?" I requested happily, as I gave his hand a gentle squeeze.
"Zonko's it is then." He agreed, smiling back at me.
As we once again moved down the High Street to Zonko's joke shop. It too like Honeydukes was quite busy, so for now we decided to make our visit brief. We picked up just a few things, some dung bombs, flash bangs and itching powder. You could never have enough dung bombs. Luna again paid for our items and we left Zonko's. As we wondered down the High street, once again. Luna turned to me and asked.
"Are you about ready for lunch yet?" He asked, looking at my old watch.
"Yes, I think now would be a good time." I answered brightly.
"Are you still okay with the Three Broomsticks?" Luna asked me.
"Yes, that sounds good to me." I replied, it seemed that others thought so as well.
Because by the time we arrived at the Three Broomsticks, there didn't seem to be a free table any where. But for some reason, Luna wasn't concerned. We walked up to the counter still holding hands. When Madam Rosmerta saw Luna she quickly came over.
"Harry, it's good to see you again. I have your private room ready for you and your guest, as you requested." She told him happily.
"Thank you, Rosmerta. I really appreciate this, it being on such short notice." Luna replied sounding very grateful.
"Call me Rosie, it was no problem Harry anything for you. The room is upstairs, it's the first door on the left. I'll be serving the first course in approximately 15 minutes." Rosie said, as she gestured us to the stairs.
I stood there stunned, wondering when Luna had the time to arrange all this. Till I felt him squeeze my hand. He then smiled and said.
"After you, Luna." He said, as he motioned me to go ahead of him.
We then went up the stairs to the first door on the left and went in. The room was set up as a very nice dining room for two. The lights were dimmed a bit, with lit candles in the centre of the table. Luna gestured me to one of the chairs. I sat down as he helped me move my chair closer to the table. He then sat in the other chair and said.
"Surprised?" He asked, as he seemed very pleased with himself.
"Yes very much so, when did you have time to arrange all this." I asked, as I gestured to the table and room.
"I sent an owl to Madam Rosmerta after breakfast this morning, using one of the school owls. I requested a private room for lunch, with a very special young lady." He replied, as he once again smiled at me.
"That was very thoughtful, Harry." I said, as I tried not to blush.
I was definitely a special young lady. So special in fact that just the other day, I was still a handsome young man.
"You are very welcome Luna, I figured since this is your first real date as a beautiful young lady. That you deserved the full treatment." He said with a smile.
"You don't disappoint do you, Mr. Potter." I said, as I couldn't help but smile in return.
It was just after that, that Madam Rosmerta came in the room with the first course of our lunch. It was a lovely tossed salad, she dished up a serving on both our plates. And put the rest on the table. In case we wanted more. She then turned to both of us and said.
"I'll be back in about another 15 minutes with the main course. Roast Chicken with stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy and a loaf of fresh baked bread." She finished.
She then left the room and us to our lunch. It was very good, almost as good as Mrs. Weasley's cooking. And that was saying something. We continued eating as Luna finally broke the silence.
"So how do you like being Luna and female for a change? He asked, he seemed genuinely curious.
I thought about it for a moment and answered.
"It's not so bad, it's not quite as different as I thought it would be. I mean I still have two arms and two legs." I said to him playfully.
"But now you also have two of something else." He said, as he gestured towards my chest.
"I guess that's true. They did take some getting used to. But if you'll excuse the bad joke, they're starting to grow on me." I laughed, blushing a bit at my own stupid joke. As I realised that, I actually didn't mind having breasts.
Luna laughed as well.
"But I guess the best thing about being you, is that I don't have to be me. And sometimes I really don't like having to be Harry Potter." I continued to explain.
"I had noticed that you haven't exactly been very happy being Harry Potter lately. That's why I thought you might be willing to switch with me for a while. And at the same time help me prove my Polyjuice theory. If you want I'd even be happy to let you be Luna, whenever you feel the need to get away from your life. And if by some chance you were to decide that you liked it better, I'd even be willing to let you become Luna for the rest of your life." He said, sounding a little curious about how I might feel about such a possibility.
How about that, I could be Luna any time I wanted. It was nice to know that I had options.
"I'll keep that in mind, I don't know about becoming Luna permanently. But be careful what you offer, you might just find yourself being Harry Potter more than you'd like." I answered with a suggestive wink.
"I don't mind, I'm sure I can handle it. In fact I might even be better at dealing with the things, that bother you the most. The fame and hero worship, I know how those things really bother you. You feel guilty and think that so many others deserve it more, because they paid with their lives." He said honestly.
He was right I did feel guilty about it. I realised that guilt, is exactly what was troubling me. It's funny how I have never quite made that connection. But Luna didn't seem to have any problem seeing it.
"Do you have any other thoughts or questions about being female? He asked, trying to change the subject as he noticed my growing dark mood.
I thought about it for a moment and turned to say.
"I did have a question about my new female anatomy, you know down there." I replied, as I pointed to my lap. Trying very hard not to blush but failing miserably.
"What did you want to know?" Luna asked, finding this new conversation very amusing.
"Well this morning I had to relieve my bladder. And it took a little while to figure out which muscles to relax, before I was finally able to use the loo. But afterwords as I wiped myself down there, I passed over something that sent a jolt through my whole body. It felt a lot like the tip of my former male equipment." I described, as I'm sure I turned a lovely shade of red.
"Oh that, well that particular part of the female anatomy is called the clitoris. Some call it a girls love button." Luna said, as he smirked at my embarrassment over the current subject.
"What does it do, exactly?" I asked, still quite red in the face about it.
"Well it can be used to stimulate the female body, for sex or self stimulation. Haven't you explored your new body or gender yet?" Luna asked a bit surprised.
"I wasn't sure if I should. I mean, wouldn't that be taking advantage of you?" I asked, wondering what he would say to that.
"Not really. While it's true that you now have a female body, that is an exact copy of mine. The truth is, that's still your body. And while it's in female form, why wouldn't you take advantage of the experience. Or be curious about what it's like to pleasure yourself as a female. I don't see anything wrong with you doing that." He replied. "Besides I've been trying out my new male equipment, I'd be a hypocrite if I told you that you shouldn't do the same." Luna continued with a smirk.
He was right, I keep forgetting that we didn't actually switch bodies. We just changed them into an exact copy of each others body. This was still my body, so why would it be wrong for me to explore it. Or see what it's like now that I'm female.
"I guess you're right, I keep forgetting that this is still my body. It's just currently in your form." I said to him beginning to understand the difference.
At this point Madame Rosmerta returned with the main course. She placed a a plate in front of each of us. It had half of a roast chicken, stuffing and mashed potato's with gravy. There was also a basket with freshly baked bread that was already sliced and was still warm. It all smelled and looked wonderful.
"Is there anything else I can get for you?" She asked us helpfully.
"No I think this will do nicely. Thank you, Rosie." Luna said, in appreciation.
"I'll be back in about 30 minutes, to see if you're ready for dessert." Rosie told us.
As she again left us alone, to enjoy our lunch. After a few minutes of eating, I asked Luna.
"Well since you've always felt that you should have been male. How do you feel about it so far? Has it lived up to your expectations?" I asked, wondering what Luna thought about being male.
He seemed to give it quite a bit of thought before answering.
"Well in some ways it's like you said, it's not as different as I would have thought. I like being taller, stronger and to be able to pee standing up." He chuckled. "No one bothers me about how I look, in fact no one has bothered me at all. And I must say that alone has been rather nice." As he answered me honestly.
"I see your point about being able to pee standing up, now that I can't do it at the moment. And I never really thought of it that way but you're right. People don't expect as much from guys when it comes to how they look or their grooming habits." As I agreed with his observations.
"It's funny most of the people who I would say were nice to me before. Now look at me with respect and awe. While the others who weren't very nice, now look at me in fear." Luna explained.
"Oh well that's just the Harry Potter effect." I said, honestly glad to be free of it for once in my life.
"But I think having male equipment between my legs, has probably taken the biggest adjustment. Things like how to walk or sit without it getting in the way. It also seems to have a mind of it's own, at times. When I woke up this morning it was quite stiff for some unknown reason, making it quite difficult to use the loo. It also happened again when I first saw you after Hermione and Ginny were done helping you get ready this morning. Why does it do that? And why can't I control it? Am I doing something wrong?" Luna asked me seriously.
"Well it's not unusual for it to happen in the morning, because of an erotic dream that you may or may not even remember. But it also seems to be something the male body does, it's kind of like a systems check. All systems are ready to go, so to speak. As for why it happened when you saw me, it just means that you were attracted to what you were seeing. It was more or less a physical reaction to seeing a pretty girl." I replied, trying so very hard not to blush.
"What a strange way for it to react?" Luna said, as he continued to think about what I said.
"Not really if you think about it." I answered more to myself, as I once again tried not to blush.
"It's also a little strange not having breasts any more. But it's nice not having to wear a bra. If I never had to wear a bra again, I really wouldn't miss it. And if the weather was hot enough, I could even go topless now. But even with those differences, I still think I prefer being male rather than female." Luna said.
"Really? You honestly prefer being male?" I asked, still finding this hard to believe that Luna preferred being the male gender better.
"Yes I think I really do." Luna answered sounding very sure about it.
I guess it's true what they say, the grass is always greener on the other side. At least Luna seemed to think so. The question is, did I feel the same way about being female. This thought went unanswered as Luna turned to me and said.
"By the time I finally got back to the dorm last night, most of the guys were still awake. And were talking about all sorts of things, like the trip to Hogsmeade today. What they wanted to do and who they wanted to go with." He said, as he remembered the events of the previous evening.
That wasn't a big surprise, I thought. Remembering similar conversations the night before past Hogsmeade visits.
"Ron even asked me if I was still planning on asking you to go to Hogsmeade with me? I said that yes I was. And that I had been wanting to ask you out for sometime now." Luna continued.
"But what surprised me the most was when Ron told me, what he really thought about Luna Lovegood. He said and I quote."
"I know I haven't always said the nicest things about Luna in the past but she has always came through for us. In the DA, at the Ministry and during the Battle of Hogwarts. Besides Hermione and Ginny there is no other witch I'd rather have at my side or guarding my back in battle."
"I kind of always thought his opinion of me was better than his behaviour would imply. But it was still nice to know and actually hear him say it." Luna said, with a dreamy smile that reminded me that the Luna I have always known was still in there.
"He must have realised how serious I am about you and wanted me to know that he approves." I replied.
It was nice to know how Ron really felt about Luna. I was even more happy to learn, that he said it to Luna even though he didn't know it at the time.
"I hope you don't mind my asking but I was a little curious about what it is, that you want most in your life. I mean, where do you see yourself in a few years?" Luna asked me seriously.
I thought about the question a bit before I answered.
"Well being an orphan pretty much all my life. The one thing I have wanted more than anything, is a family of my own. A wife and children to love, it's really all I've ever wanted. Between what I inherited from my parents and Sirius, I'll never have to work a day in my life. But I'm not one to just sit around. I thought I might become an Auror but after all that I've been through. I really don't want to spend the rest of my life, chasing after dark wizards. I've done enough of that already, I did my time. What I'd really like to do is play Quidditch professionally. But I've grown too big to go pro as a Seeker. Being smaller and lighter has always been a big advantage for me. But in my sixth year and now, I learned that I really don't have that advantage any more. The only thing that has kept me competitive has been my Firebolt. Don't get me wrong, I'm still pretty good. Just probably not good enough to go pro. And let's face it, I'd be complete rubbish in any other position." I answered, embarrassed that I've never really told anyone this.
"I also really enjoyed teaching the D.A. so it might be nice to teach again. Perhaps teaching flying to first years. Or maybe even Defence Against the Dark Arts." I continued thinking about what the future might bring.
"You should seriously consider teaching, you're very good at it." Luna agreed whole heartedly.
"Perhaps you're right, I certainly wouldn't be opposed to it." I added, liking the idea of teaching again.
"So do you have anyone in mind, that you would like to have a family with?" Blushing a bit as he asked.
"Well there is a pretty little blonde Ravenclaw, that I've had my eye on recently. I think that there is a good chance, that she just might be the one." I replied with a cheeky smile.
"Somehow I think you might be right about her. In fact, she might just be exactly what you need." Luna said with a knowing grin.
"It may be too soon to say for sure but I hope you're right. How about you, where do you see yourself professionally or in a few years?" I asked curious about what he would say.
"I'm not sure where things will lead me professionally. Such things usually sort themselves out in time. As for me personally, I've never really felt that there was someone out there just for me. But if there was falling in love, getting married and having a loving family sounds like a nice dream. Perhaps With the right person, someone who cares as much about me, as I do about them." He replied with a dreamy faraway look.
It was nice to know that a family was important to Luna as well. I really felt that I was starting to see the real person within, the very form that I was now wearing. If nothing else our switch has allowed us both. The opportunity to see beyond, our normal outward appearances and perceptions. And the person I was seeing inside was someone, that I could truly spend the rest of my life with.
As we were finishing our lunches, Madam Rosmerta once again returned to ask us if we'd like dessert.
"I have a recently baked Treacle Tart, if you would like some?" She offered helpfully.
"That would be very nice, Rosie. How about you Luna, do you still have room for dessert?" He asked me.
"I think that would be a very nice way to finish our lunch today." I answered, I always have room for Treacle Tart.
"Very well then, I'll just need a moment." Madam Rosmerta said happily.
She then turned and left to get our Treacle Tarts. As we finished with the rest of our meal.
"I wanted to thank you for today. This has truly been the best date, that I have ever had. As a male or female." I said to him honestly.
"You're very welcome, I'm glad that you have enjoyed it so far." He said, as he once again smiled at me.
Rosmerta arrived with our Treacle Tarts. And placed them in front of us. As she removed our mostly empty plates.
"Thank you Rosmerta, everything was perfect. I'd like to settle up on our bill, when you get a chance." Harry said.
"I've already taken the liberty of preparing your bill." She said as she handed a piece of parchment.
Harry looked it over and said.
"Are you sure this is enough, Rosie? You're not going easy on me, just because I'm Harry Potter?" He asked her.
It was amazing how well Luna truly knew me. Because I would have said the same thing to Rosmerta.
"I assure you Harry, this is what I would charge anyone for the room and meal. I know how you hate being treated differently. Except for the fact that I probably wouldn't have done it for anyone else, at least not on such short notice. Other than that, you were not treated any differently." She replied honestly.
"Okay then, here is for the meal and room. And this is for you, for services above and beyond." He said, as he removed several Galleons from the money bag. Once Rosmerta saw how much Luna had tipped her, she protested.
"This is too much Harry!" She tried to get him to take some back.
"I insist Rosie, you've earned it!" He said, not willing to take no for an answer.
"Well if you insist, Harry. But if you or your young lady here, ever need a private room for any special occasion. You be sure to let me know, okay Harry?" She offered gratefully.
"We'll do that, thank you Rosie." He said, very pleased with how things turned out.
"It was excellent, thank you." I added my thanks as well.
Madam Rosmerta then once again left us alone. To finish our Treacle Tarts. Once finished we left the Three Broomsticks. And on our way out, we again thanked Madam Rosmerta for the excellent meal.
We then made our way down the High Street towards Gladrags Wizardwear.
(To be continued)