So this chapter shows some hints towards certain things in the future…maybe Luna isn't alone after all? And yes, I realize that it is terribly short but it serves its purpose. Plus next chapter will be long because it's the day of the wedding. Read and Review :)
10 days before the wedding
The day was perfect. The sky was a glowing baby blue hue with little speck of white clouds. The sun was shinning through and it was perfect weather for a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Luna was outside, lying on her back and watching her owl fly in the sky above her. Luna had been enjoying the simple things in life lately, like a hot cup of a tea and a well-written poetry book or a simple walk through the woods with Binx flying from tree to tree next to her. She closed her eyes for a second but was immediately disturbed by a loud swish noise followed by footsteps crunching into the ground. She sat up to see George Weasley carrying an immense parcel.
"Well 'ello there Luna. Sorry to disturb you but mum's got me running errands all day. Your house is the last stop. You wanna know what this is?" George shook the package and raised his eyebrows. Luna stood up and he gently placed the package into her hands.
"Oh of course! Can I guess? Because I was really hoping it was my bridesmaid dress." Luna looked up at George to see if she would get any hint out of a reaction. He smiled his toothy grin, "Spot on Blondie." Luna jumped up and down and ran into the house leaving George outside. Binx came down and sat on the sill by the living room. Luna snatched her want from the table and made a clean slice down the middle of the package. Immediately she saw the navy colored tulle. She let out a squeak as she lifted the dress out of the package. Her jaw dropped to the floor as she held it up in the sunlight.
"Yea," George interrupted through the back door, now stepping into the house, "that was Granger's reaction as well." Luna looked at the ginger wizard then back at the dress. It was absolutely gorgeous! The dress was strapless and looked like it would hit right above her knees. It was a vibrant navy blue shade with a sash right below her bust. From the sash down there was layers of navy tulle that had a slight sparkle to them. Luna fingered the fabric at the bust; it was soft and silky, most likely made out of satin. She smiled at Mrs. Weasley's creation. George came up behind her, giving her a start, "Try it on."
Luna looked back at the dress and smiled, "You don't have to ask me twice." Luna darted up stairs to her bedroom and shut the door. Binx flew up and was soon perched on her bedroom window. Luna took off her jeans and her t-shirt and slowly unzipped the side of her dress. She snaked the garment up her legs and past her hips and had it resting at the right spot. She took the side of the dress and held the fabric together with one hand while zipping up the dress with the other. When Luna looked up into the mirror she let out a small gasp.
The navy color looked stunning against her pale skin and light blonde locks. Her eyes looked even more ravishing and seemed to sparkle and glow. She did a spin and then two as Binx hooted at his owner. She ran over to her beloved owl, "You like it too don't you?"
Luna turned back to the mirror when George knocked on the door, "Alright Blondie I want to see!" Luna skipped over to the door and smoothed out the dress before opening the door for the reveal. The look on George's face when he saw her was the look of total awe. She did a twirl for him, "So," she beamed, "What do you think?" George rubbed the back of his neck as he looked at her, "Bloody hell…I mean, you look simply stunning Luna." Luna felt her cheeks burn up at the compliment. She looked back at George, whose face was equally as red, "Thank you."
She looked back at herself in the mirror again, 'I am pretty. I just need to be more confident in myself.' She smiled at her reflection as George stepped into the mirror behind her. "So should I tell mum that it fits than? That it doesn't need any adjustments?" Luna spook to his reflection, smiling, "Tell your mum that the dress is a work of art. It's the nicest thing I've ever worn! And give her this for me." Luna spun around and literally leaped into George's arms. He was caught off guard but soon he had his arms around her waist. Luna gave his gut a tight squeeze but when she went to pull away, George held his grip. The tall Weasley looked down at her, "You really do look stunning." Luna looked up to meet his gaze, "Thank you."
After the awkward silence that followed, George finally let go of the blonde witch. He started walking towards her bedroom door but then stopped and looked back at her, "Err, I best be getting back to the Burrow now. I'll give mum the message. See you in ten days?" He tried to give a big smile but something was obviously on his mind. "Yes," Luna replied, "Ten days." And she flashed him a reassuring grin. All the boy said was, "Right," before apparating home.