Hermione looked up from her book only when the light had been blocked out. The figure standing over her smiled. Hermione smiled back. It didn't take her any time at all to figure out who it was even in shadow.

"Hey Hermione, I have a question." Luna said taking a seat in front of the older girl

"Yes?"

"Have you ever kissed a girl before?"

"Not really." Hermione replied her cheeks turning a light shade of pink. "Are you going to change that?"

"Would you like me to?"

"I think it could be nice." She smiled. She found herself leaning in meeting Luna's lips shyly with her own. Luna pulled Hermione in closer. She ran her tongue lightly over the older girl's lips asking for entrance. Hermione granted it. She let out a needy moan at the contact. As the kiss became more and more heated Hermione found her hands tangled in Luna's hair then under her shirt scratching lightly over the younger girls back. She pulled back only long enough to breath. Before too much longer she felt Luna's hand running up and down her bare thigh and she was suddenly glad she'd chosen to wear a skirt that morning instead of her jeans. She couldn't suppress her moans anymore when Luna left a trail of kisses from her mouth down her neck.

Hermione awoke with a jerk much earlier than needed. She was covered in a light sweat and could still feel an embarrassing tingle lower in her body. What the hell is going on with me? Hermione frowned and headed towards the showers with her clothes for the day. She turned the cold water all the way up. Luna, I'm dreaming about Luna of all people. What am I going to do? She's going to know somehow. She'll be able to sense it or something she is so freaking perceptive. She showered away her frustrations first only turning on the hot water when she felt calmed enough that not even the object of her dreams walking into the showers would get her going again. I don't even like girls like that. She sighed wishing she could prove it to herself.

Her thoughts were interrupted by the voice of her best friend, "You're up early. I thought you didn't have any morning classes today."

"Yeah, dreams woke me up." She sighed. I could experiment to figure it out. She thought at this point her back was still towards Ginny. I could just take a peek at Ginny and if it does anything for me then the answer is obvious. "You're up early yourself."

"I like to get out on the pitch when the sun is first rising. It's like a form of meditation for me." Ginny shrugged.

"Sounds good." Hermione took a deep breath. As she turned she decided she couldn't look. Her eyes dropped to her feet before she could even glance. "See you later Ginny."

"Bye," Ginny said only partially paying attention to her friend.

As she walked down the stairs she couldn't help but sigh, she still felt tired instead of making her way to the Great Hall or the Library she headed outside. It was a bit chilly but not bad enough for her to regret only wearing a hoodie. She wandered towards the spot she'd dreamt about. It's a pretty spot, secluded too. I bet it would be easy to make out with someone here. Not that I want to or anything. She leaned back against the tree and closed her eyes allowing the morning sunlight to warm her face. It didn't take her long to drift into a light slumber. And that's how Luna found her, sleeping against the tree, lips slightly parted, her face relaxed and worry free. She hated to disturb the Gryffindor girls rest but she also didn't want her to get sick or miss classes. And aside from that she knew that Ginny was looking for her.

"Hermione" Luna said softly as she squatted down to be at the older girls' level. "Hermione" she said a bit louder. She ran her hand over the other girls cheek pushing her hair out of her face hoping the touch would rouse her from sleep.

"Luna?" Hermione mumbled not fully awake. She opened her eyes to see the other girl sitting quite close to her, hand still on her cheek. "Am I dreaming again?"

"I don't think so." Luna said with a dazzling smile.

"Why are you here? If I'm not dreaming. Why am I here?" Hermione leaned into the warmth of the hand on her face.

"Ginny asked me to come find you." She said easily. She could feel a blush creeping up her neck."As for why you're here I haven't the faintest idea."

"Oh." As she said this Luna's hand dropped from her face. Hermione tried not to let her disappointment show at the loss of contact. "What time is it?"

"Time for breakfast, the others have just now started to file in. Come on." Luna stood and held out her hand for the brunette.

Hermione took the other girls hand. But instead of letting go when she was standing she pulled Luna into her. "You're sure I'm not dreaming?"

"Why would you think your dreaming" Luna asked nervously.

"Because yo…" she was about to finish when a few girls from Slytherin walked by. One of them made a gagging noise.

"Look Loony's got a girlfriend." The one that made the gagging noise said in a mocking tone

"I always knew there was something wrong with her." Another sneered.

Hermione pulled away slowly sure she was fully awake and more than a little embarrassed. "I'm sorry Luna."

"For what? They would've made fun of something else regardless. I am Loony Lovegood after all." Luna her shoulders sagging a bit.

It was the first time Hermione had ever seen anything bring Luna down. "You're not Loony, that's a stupid and mean nickname." And as she thought about it she realized she regretted ever saying it herself.

"You're very kind Hermione." Luna smiled. "Ginny is worried about you. We should be going now."

"Yeah," Hermione agreed, following Luna to the Great Hall. They walked in silence Hermione afraid that if she talked she would spill everything about the dream she'd had and Luna afraid that if she said anything at all she wouldn't be able to stop talking

When they arrived breakfast was almost completely cleared away already, only a few people lingered. Ginny was among those few. "Hey, where have you two been?" Ginny grinned. "You both got mail. Lucky for you I recognized both the owls." Ginny handed them each their letters.

"Thanks Ginny." Luna smiled. She gave a little frown over the envelope though. "I'll read it later."

"Me too." Hermione agreed. She recognized the handwriting instantly. "Not sure I'm ready to hear from him."

"It's from Ron?" Ginny asked eyes wide. "Hermione you have to read it now."

Hermione sighed and opened the letter.

Dear Hermione,

I'm sorry. I guess I just don't understand you like I thought I did. I CAN understand that you don't want to be with me even if I'm not entirely sure why. I would like to remain friends if it's possible but it will take me some time so this will probably be the last letter I send you for awhile. I just want you to know that even though things didn't work out like I imagined they would I love you. Goodbye Hermione.

Always yours

Ron Weasley

Hermione sighed again. "Do you think he expects a response?" She asked unsure of what to do.

"I don't know. That letter doesn't sound at all like my brother." Ginny stared at it. "It's like he expected you to break up with him or something."

Luna frowned. She wondered if her letter would be anything like that, Katie calmly accepting that things between them were over. "I have classes to get to." Luna said easily. "Bye."

"See ya Luna." Hermione said only half paying attention. Ginny gave a brief wave.

As soon as Luna was out of earshot Hermione turned to her best friend. "Ginny I've got a problem."

"Alright?" Ginny nodded to indicate she was ready to listen.

"I think another reason I broke up with Ron is because I might be attracted to someone else." Hermione sighed. "I mean that's obviously not the only reason… but I just don't know what to do. I'm pretty sure I really like this person and I'm afraid if I don't say something soon I'm going to miss my chance."

"Pretty sure you like them?"

"I uhh…" she blushed. "I had a dream about them, and I've been thinking about them a lot lately. It's like I can't stop wondering about it."

"So go for it." Ginny shrugged. She's always been convinced that when it came to relationships it was better to make your interests known.

"Don't you think it's too soon? I've only just barely ended it with Ron."

"You have a point." Ginny said with a nod. "Well maybe you tell the person how you feel, then you take things really slow if they reciprocate."

"I don't know Ginny."Hermione sighed. "I could try that."

"Listen I have class. Tell her how you feel, what could it hurt really. Then you can decide if it's to soon or not."

"I never said it was a girl!" Hermione exclaimed a fierce blush gracing her face.

Ginny grinned at her friend but didn't make a comment as she left.