I looked at myself in the mirror; my black summer dress suited me nicely. I grabbed my purse and said goodbye to Narcissa and Rose and flooed to Hogwarts where the funeral was being held. I steeped out of the fireplace of the headmistress's office. I got the wind knocked out of me as Mrs. Weasley gave me a rib-crushing hug. "Thank Merlin, oh thank Merlin your safe, I though they had taken you with R.. R.'' she broke out in sobs.
"I know.'' I hugged her. After a few minutes she pulled back and wiped away her tears, "Please don't blame yourself Mrs. Weasley. It wasn't your fault.'' She didn't answer me she said, "Come now it's about to start.'' We walked down the long hallways of the empty school. I took my seat at the second row. Everyone had come, the old DA, the order, everyone whose life was touched by her. That was many people. Everyone was quiet as Minister spoke, except for the occasional sob. I didn't cry, I had done enough crying.
When everything was done, everyone stood up and put a rose on her casket. When I laid mine down, I whispered '' I promise.'' And walked off. Everyone was gathering for food and drinks in the great hall. I looked in seeing all the sad faces. I shook my head; I had to get home. I started to walk back but heard my name called, ''Luna!'' I knew who it was; I quickened my pace. I whispered the password as I stood at the entrance to the headmistress's office. " Sour lemon drop.''
I ran up the moving stairs, I slowed my pace as I stepped in to the office. That was a mistake. He grabbed my wrist and spun me around. I came face to face with his emerald eyes. " Luna where are you going?''
"Leaving.'' I said simply, I tried to pull my wrist from his grasp but that only made him tighten it.
" Can't you stay?''
'' No.''
"Why?''
'' I have other things to attend to.''
'' Luna this Hermione's funeral. Please stay, for me?'' I shook my head and wrenched my wrist out of his grasp. He just grabbed my hand. He wasn't making this any easier. '' Luna please; I need you.''
I took a deep breath and said the one word that would break my heart.
" No.'' I turned around as I stood in the fireplace whispering my destination. The last thing I saw was his face, a look of hurt forever etched into my mind.
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