The Dance Keeperoliver Chapter 10

The first rays of light from the sun landed on the young witch causing her to stir at it's majestic power. Her eyes fluttered open and she felt the pressure of the person lying next to her. It was Tonks first waking up as Mrs Remus Lupin, and she loved the feeling it gave her. She leaned over her husband and gently kissed him on the lips which caused him to stir. His eyes opened to give him his first look of the day of his new wife, and he raised his head for another kiss from his new wife.

They were in a hotel room provided by Sirius as his wedding gift to the newlyweds. One of his gifts, actually. He paid for their honeymoon to Sicily. He also would have Black Manor redecorated while they were gone.

Tonks got up from the bed, and made her way to the Loo, where she would spend the next 15 minutes getting ready for their day. Moony made his way to the sitting room where he made them some coffee while waiting his turn ion the Loo. He looked out over the crystal clear water of the Med Sea and the sun light reflecting off its calm surface. He heard the door to the Loo open, and turned to see Tonks emerge wearing a light cape that covered a two piece bathing suit, and Remus knew what today had in store, not that he minded. It didn't matter what was in store, as long as it was done with his beautiful wife.

Tonks sat at the table where Remus had a cup of coffee waiting for her prepared just the way she liked. She loved how Remus took pleasure in providing her with these little bits of knowledge he had of her favorite likes. How he knew she preferred Coffee over tea. How she liked her coffee with just a touch of cream and one sugar. How she liked to be first in the Loo in the morning. How she hated to be coddled, but didn't mind him being a gentleman when out in the public. She knew that being a gentleman was becoming a lost art, and it always got a sigh from the other woman when they saw Remus do these little things for her.

Remus made his way to the Loo for his morning rituals, but Kissed Tonks before he left. Tonks glowed when ever he let his emotions show like that. It was a long wait for her to finally get her man, and it was because of her idiot cousin that it took place. How was he able to convince him, when she was never able to. She couldn't figure it out, but, as long as it happened, she wouldn't complain. For all his faults, Sirius really was a good man.

Once he was finished, Remus did the same as Tonks, and put on a swimsuit, and a terry cloth top with a pair of sandals and together they went down to the restaurant to eat then take a stroll along the beach.

They walked hand in hand down the beach, watching the children combing the beach, looking for unique shells they could bring home to their mum and dad so that they could be sold to the tourists such as Remus and Tonks.

Remus found a shell that looked like a horn, and picked it up. Luckily it was empty, and held it up to his ear to hear the sound of the ocean. He held it up so that Tonks could hear it as well, then he gave it to a young girl they passed and she took it and ran to her older brother to show him what she had.

Just their first day there, and they already made a friend in the little girl and her brother. They met every morning after this so that they could walk the beach and look for treasures along the shore line. After walking around for hours, Remus and Tonks would take the children to a cafe and buy them lunch then bid them a good day, as the newlyweds would then take to sight seeing for the rest of the day.

The two weeks they spent there went by with many laughs and shared adventures with the kids as they found many treasures provided them by the sea. Finally it was time for them to say goodbye to the young children, and thank them for the company and friendship they shared. It was not a tearful event, but a joyous one.

Upon their return, they were surprised to find Black Manor not so dark. As a matter of fact, it was quite bright. Cheerful even. Kreacher was in a festive mood, living in a most brilliant home with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Yes, Black Manor was now a home to all its inhabitants. What was once a dark and dreary place was now a place of splendor.

Since the young ones were in school, Sirius spent many hours with his cousin and his friend of many years. They shared many hour remembering their youth, and shared their stories with Tonks, as she shared hers with Remus and Sirius.

Tonks told them of her lack of dating because her dates always asked her to change her looks to their liking. There were just two exceptions to this list. One was Remus, who she for ever thanked for wishing her to just be herself, and the second was Charlie Weasley who also wished her to just be her self. She dated Charlie in her last year, and was quite happy with it, but, Charlie made it clear that once he graduated, he was leaving England to move to Romania, and work in the Dragon Reserve. This was not what Tonks wanted as she had her mind set on becoming an Auror. Their break up amicable, and they still remained friends, communicating occasionally through Owl Post.

Sirius showed them a letter he received from Harry after he first arrived at Hogwarts, and Remus was shocked as he read it.

Hey Flea Picker:

Just a few lines to let you know I survived the train ride, and arrived here at school safely. I was wondering about it though, as I received quite a few stares on the platform. I had to get on the train and get away from them.

Had a couple of visitors during the trip. Dean Thomas stopped by to see if Ginny would agree to go on a date with him. When she told him he was too late, and Dean figured out it was me, he shook my hand and told me to treat her right, and not like Michael did last year.

Then, after he left, we were paid a visit by Draco Malfoy. At first he appeared aloof and sure of himself. Then when he learned that I lost my memory, he changed. He wanted to leave because he didn't know if he could be accepted by all of us. However, when he saw that we meant no malice towards he settled down, and we became closer. Maybe not quite friends, but amicable toward each other.

Once in school though, I was probably the angriest I have felt since coming back. When Luna sat at the Ravenclaw table, others in her house began to taunt her. Calling her Loony, and taking her belongings and playing keep away with them. Finally I had enough, and walked to the table to confront the other Ravenclaws. What I didn't know was that Ron., Fred, George, Neville, and Draco were all right behind me. Not that it mattered. I raised my hand, and the things they took from Luna flew to me. I gave them back to Luna, and faced her antagonists. "Why do you find it so much fun to humiliate and laugh at your fellow dorm mate? Why do you think it is funny to take her things and make her beg to get them back? Has she done something to you to make you want to hurt her like this?"

Cho Chang was the person to step forward and face Harry. "Look Harry, this is none of your concern. We mean Loony no harm. It is just that her thoughts on things are different than the rest of us, and quite insane."

Well, Sirius, to make a long story short, I took the book I gave Luna, and with my magic, I opened it up like I did once before, and a figure began to form over the book. Unlike the last time, this time it was a dementor. As it rose from the book, it turned to the Ravenclaw students, and you could see the fear rising in their faces. Then I lowered my hand, and it settled back into the book. I turned the pages once again magically, and stopped to bring the character to life. This time it was the Crumpled Horn Snorkack. Never having seen it before, the students all fell back into their seats. It appeared as a fearsome creature with razor sharp horns that could tear a person up if used against them.

Funny thing about the book you know. It never tells you how big the creature is that it is showing. Come to find out, a Sorkack was no bigger than a mouse. However, the Ravenclaw students never found this out. Lulu has been treated with respect since our little talk.

Unfortunately, my show of magic was brought to the attention of the Professors. Flitwick was the first to approach me. It was to thank me for sticking up for one of his house students. The next was Professor McGonagall. She wished to know how I was able to do what I did with the book, without a wand. Let's just say, I am still visiting her twice a week to teach her what I am able to do.

The last is Professor Dumbledore. Now there is a man that is not all there. I don't even wish to try and explain what his thoughts were. I couldn't if I tried.

Any way, this is getting too long, and should probably end it here. But, before I do, I have to tell you that it is not as bad as I thought it would be. The others have accepted the fact that I am back, and treat me like another student. Thank goodness for that.

Hope you are doing well Pads, and I hope that Moony and Tonks are having a good time on their honeymoon. I also hope though they left as two, they come back as three. I think you know what I mean.

As always, your godson:

Harry

P.S. I love you, as does Lulu, Gin, Hermione, Ron, Neville and (Shock) Draco.

Remus was still laughing after finishing the letter from Harry. Tonks was bright red from embarrassment. It would later turn to astonishment when the couple learned that Harry had the gift of being a seer. She was indeed with child.

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As the year moved along, Harry had settled in to the life of a student. This time around, Hermione was hard pressed to remain the top student in her year. Harry challenged her on all their classes, and excelled her in two. These being DADA, and Charms.

Draco was becoming closer to the group, as any restrictions they had before Harry's departure were now gone. He began to date the younger sister of his fellow classmate Daphne. Her name was Astoria, and she joined with Harry and his friends and became one of them. Her and Luna became real close as she was somewhat like Luna in that she took a different look the way things were.

Luna herself was becoming infatuated with a transfer student form the USA. His name was Alan Kaletea, and was a fourth year student, the same as her and Ginny. She would sit around him and listen to his stories about his life in the States. He was from a town in Alabama. Birmingham I think he said it was. She just loved his accent, with the slow drawl he had. She got Ginny to sit with her during class, and they would both listen to Alan talk to his class mates in the southern way. Ginny often laughed as she watched Luna form that far away look as she listened to Alan speak. She knew that like her with Harry, Luna was falling for the American exchange student. Ginny would make sure to get Alan alone soon, and tell him to get to know Luna. The problem was with him in Gryffindor and Luna in Ravenclaw, their time together would be limited.

She did learn that Alan and his family moved to England because his father had been made the CEO of a large manufacturing Firm that branched out to London. Alan was thrilled with the move, as he didn't like the humidity and heat in Alabama. He wasn't too keen about the rain in England at first, but it was easier to get used to than the humidity and extreme heat.

Harry was the one to get Alan alone though to talk to him about his sister. Gin watched as Harry approached the younger Alan. "Hey Alan, can we talk for a moment?"

"You wish to talk to me Harry? Why? Did I do something that upset you?"

Harry chuckled, "Relax Alan, I just want to talk. You have done nothing to upset me. YET!"

Alan gulped. He has witnessed the power that Harry showed his fellow classmates. "Well, please stop me before I do something stupid then would you please."

Harry was now full out laughing. He felt sorry for scaring the fourth year. "Alan, I'm just kidding. Look, I just wish to ask you something, alright?"

"I guess."

"Have you noticed any girls hanging around you lately, listening in on your conversations?"

"Yes, I have. But honest Harry, I have no interest in Ginny. I mean she is gorgeous, but I know you like her. I have done nothing to try and get her to notice me. It is weird that her and Luna just sit there and say nothing. Wait, this isn't about Ginny, is it? This is about Luna. Right?"

"You are pretty smart for an American Alan. Yes it is about Luna."

Taking heart in his talk with Harry, he found the courage to make a comment about his remark. "Do you mean to tell me you think Americans are dumb, Harry?"

All of a sudden, Harry realized that what he said may have sounded bias. "Whoa, Alan. Sorry, I didn't mean it like that. I should have said 'Are all Americans as observant as you Alan?' and then said yes it is about Luna."

Alan smiled at Harry, but in his mind, he blew out a sigh of relief. Harry could totally hurt him if he had a mind to. "So, then what is it you wish to tell me about Luna?"

"Well, I know what you think of Gin, but what do you think of Luna?"

"Don't tell me you fancy her as well Harry?"

"And if I did?"

"I would you call a selfish person who take all the good ones, and leaves the rest for the other fellows. I would tell you that one or the other would be more than enough for one man. I would also tell you that I think that Luna is quite fetching and admire her stance on certain beliefs. I would also tell you that given the right circumstances, I could really like her. I just don't want to step on anyone's feet when doing so. I am new to England Harry, and don't wish to make any enemies my first year here."

Harry smiled and put his hand on Alan's shoulder, "Then I suggest you talk to her, and get to know her Alan. Luna is my sister, and I love her almost as much as I do Gin. Maybe more so, because she brought Gin and I together." Harry looked up, and saw that there was a crowd standing around watching harry and Alan talk. "Look, I think we should find a place and talk in private. We seem to be gathering a lot of interest from our fellow house mates. What say we go for a walk, as I have much to tell you about the most wonderful girl you could ever want to meet." and with that, Harry and Alan walked out of the common room and into the halls of the school.

As they walked, Harry told Alan of how Luna had helped him when he returned after his ordeal. He told him of her kindness and caring for someone she hardly knew. Took him into her heart and loved him as a sister should. He told Alan of Luna's loss of her mother and her loneliness afterward.

By the time they returned to the dorm, Alan knew all there was to know about Luna Lovegood, and how Harry would like it if Alan got to know his sister.

After thinking about it, Alan began to feel like it would be nice to get to know the platinum haired beauty. Not because Harry asked him to, but because he felt that he was having feelings about Luna, before Harry even said anything to him. He was afraid to approach her though, because didn't take rejection well. He had no idea that Luna was having feelings for him as well.

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The next day at class, Alan sat like always, and began talking to his friends, but then he turned to Gin and Luna and asked them a question, "Ginny, Luna, can I ask you something?"

Luna's eyes got big around and squeaked out, "Anything."

Ginny laughed at her friend. "Sure Alan, ask away."

Alan laughed as well, "Do you think you two could help me with some of the classes? I have been having trouble with Charms and Transfiguration. I think you would be a lot of help to me."

Ginny smiled at this, "Sorry Alan, I can't. I'm already helping someone. But I think Luna may be able to give you a hand. What do you say Luna?"

Luna looked to Ginny, and then to Alan. Once she looked at Alan, She lowered her head and said, "I would like to help in any way I can."

Alan took his hand and brought her face back up, "Could you repeat that please, I didn't quite catch it."

Luna looked into his eyes, and got lost in the deep pools of his blue orbs. "I said I would like to help in any way I can."

"Brilliant. What say we meet in the library after class, and we could get started tonight."

Luna smiled for the first time since their talk began. "That sounds like a date?"

"And if it was, what would be your answer, Luna?"

"Yes. So, is it official? Is it a date?"

"Of course it's a date. It would be my honor to join you in the library this evening at 6PM. I will be the one wearing the smile, and carrying a red rose for my date."

"And I will be the one wearing radish earrings, and also wearing a smile."

After classes were done for the day, and their meal was finished, Alan made his way to the library, and saw Luna sitting there with another blond, only this one was a male. He walked to them and saw that it was Draco Malfoy. Draco looked up and smiled at Alan, "Hello Alan. Just saying hi to Luna, and was just about to leave." He made to get up, and Alan asked him to sit. Luna looked worried that Alan was going to start a scene.

"Draco, we haven't said much to each other, but I have noticed how you and Harry are trying to become friends. But there seems to be something between you and him that bothers you. Could you tell me what it is?"

Draco blanched at the thought of his prior actions toward Harry. "We were not always close. In fact we may have even been enemies. Being a pureblood has its disadvantages. I was always taught that we were above halfbloods and muggleborn. Now that I think back on it, it was a stupid idealism that only hindered our lifestyle. I was forced to have friends that really weren't what you would call nice. It only made my feelings toward Harry and his friends worse as mt friends kept reminding me about our status.

Being pureblood we had to remain aloof, and look down on others. Harry and his friends tried telling me that my thoughts were racist, and that I should try changing. My ideals kept me from trying to change though. My father's words repeated themselves over and over in my head. 'I am better than the rest, and should always take a stand against those of less than pure blood.' It was that way all the way to Harry's death. That was when it hit me. Harry sacrificed himself for all of us. His friends and enemies as well."

Alan apologized for bringing back bad memories. "So, life for you was in turmoil, wanting to change, but not able to. When did you and Harry begin to accept the fact that we all should be friends then?"

"On the train back to school. I learned that Harry lost his memory, and I saw it as a chance to show him my true feelings. We're not quite friends as yet, but not too far from it. Hopefully by the end of the school year, I will consider him among my friends. As well as Ginny, Luna, Ron, and Neville. Having Astoria by my side keeps me straight, as she tells me when I start showing my old habits. Quite painfully I might add." He said as he rubbed his head.

Alan and Luna both laughed at Draco's words. Draco then excused himself, as he had to go look for his girlfriend. That left Alan and Luna alone at last, and He could start to get to know her better.

They sat there for two more hours, until it was time to get back to their dorm rooms before curfew. Alan walked Luna back to her dorm, and thanked her for a wonderful evening, and hoped they could do it again. Luna said she would like that, then gave Alan a kiss on the cheek. She then turned and entered the dorm of the Claws. Alan put his hand up to where Luna placed the kiss on his cheek, and walked back to his dorm feeling good about the evening.

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It was now November, and Alan and Luna had been dating for over a month now, and neither of them could be happier. This was when Albus announced to all a repeat of the year before was to take place. A yule Ball would be held the Friday before the students left for Christmas Hols. A special Hogsmeade weekend was scheduled for all so that appropriate attire could be purchased.

Alan had asked Luna to be his date for the ball, and she was happy to accept. Ron finally got up the courage to ask Hermione to the ball, and she threw her self on him and accepted.

Draco asked Astoria to be his date, and she accepted.

Neville asked Hannah Abbott to be his date, and she accepted.

Fred was going with Angelina, and George was going with Alicia.

Ginny watched as all her friends were getting dates to the ball, and Harry had not asked her as yet. The Thursday before the Hogsmeade weekend she got tired of waiting and went to harry to ask what the problem was.

She found him sitting in a vacant classroom, his hands together on his lap while he was thinking. She approached him and asked, "Harry, are you alright? What's the matter with you?"

Harry looked up at Ginny, ans she saw where he had been crying. She ran to him and pulled him into a hug. She just held him until he was ready to talk.

"I'm sorry Gin. It's just that it was this dance that brought about all the bad things that happened, and I was wondering what kind of bad things were going to take place in this years dance. I was afraid to ask you to go, for fear that the same thing would happen this time that happened the last time. I know it sounds stupid, but, I am just coming around to my feelings for you, and couldn't stand if someone else asked you to dance, and that would be the end of us being together."

Ginny understood what was happening now. Tears formed in her eyes as well. Harry didn't want a repeat of the last ball, even though he no memory of it. Just what every one told him. It was enough to try and avoid a repeat performance. "Harry, I can assure you that nothing will come between us this time. If I have to, I will charm Ron's mouth shut to keep him quiet. Hermione's too, if necessary. I will charm my self to look good only in your eyes so that no one else would even consider asking me to dance. If you want we don't even have to go to the dance. Just don't block me from being with you. I care for you Harry, and I couldn't stand it if you shut your self off from me."

"Will you tell me the truth if I asked you something?"

"Anything."

"Would you be disappointed if we didn't go to the dance? Truth now remember."

"A little I guess." and Ginny began laughing and holding her sides. "Alright, alright. Yes I would be very disappointed if we didn't go. Now please stop this charm. Damn Luna and her sneaky magic." Ginny was now laughing on her own. Then she held her breath as Harry took her chin in his hand.

"Ginny, would you go to the Ball with me?"

"Yes, Harry, I would love to go to the Ball with you. I promise I will not dance with any one else. I promise I will not accept drinks from strangers. I promise I will only leave the ball with you. I will promise anything you want me to promise."

"Just promise to hold me if I should break down Gin. Even though I have no memory of it, just hearing Hermione, you and Luna tell me about it hurts. I don't want to hurt again."

"Not of I can help it Harry. You will not be hurting over something I do."

With that, they made their way back to the dorm, where they went their separate ways retire for the evening.

A/N: I hope I didn't offend a certain someone. I did mention that Luna would be paired with someone but to who, I didn't quite know for sure. We talked and he or she seemed to agree that Luna couldn't just be paired with anyone. She had to be paired with someone special. I hope Alan is that someone you all agree with. As always, Ollie the Keeper.