Wow, I am so so sorry that it's been so long since I updated! School just about kicked my butt this past semester. I just didn't have much inspiration and absolutely no time. Sorry, and thanks to anybody who's still paying attention to this story!
Disclaimer: Still not JK Rowling.
We all had a couple days of staying at school, doing what we could to rebuild and just generally starting the healing process. But then that was over and we had to go home. The six of us sat together in a compartment. Many people stopped by to say hi, chat for a moment, or just stare at us. It was strange but I got the feeling we were going to have to get used to it.
The train pulled into the station and everyone got off with their things. We stood around for a few minutes chatting, but not saying the important things. Finally, my grandmother came forward, interrupting us. "Neville, come along. We must get you home."
I nodded to her, and looked at the others. "We should meet up in a week or so, I think. Maybe we'll all have some idea as to what we're gonna do with our lives then." They all nodded and started to disperse. I pulled Luna aside.
"You, I want to see before then. Every day, if possible." I told her, looking into her eyes.
"I'll probably be moving into the city you know." she said. I was surprised, but let her finish. "Dad wants me to work on the Quibbler, and I will, but I also think I'd like to work with the Ministry. Try to get them to accept some things that they're just in denial about. I was thinking we could maybe get a flat together."
It was just so Luna, the way she said that with no preamble or big expectations. I smiled at her and said, "I would love that. We could start looking for one tomorrow afternoon, maybe. I'll have to talk to Gran, of course…" I trailed off. How could I leave Gran alone? I mean, of course, I'd have to eventually, but she's not going to be prepared for me to leave immediately. It was going to take some convincing to get her to agree.
Luna just smiled and nodded. "All right then, we could meet here at 2 in the afternoon tomorrow?"
"That sounds good."
She hugged me and when she pulled back, I kissed her. She walked off, and I turned back and headed towards Gran. She did not look happy. "Did you just kiss that Lovegood girl? Neville, that's just not acceptable. Her father-"
"I know who her father is Gran. But it doesn't matter. I like Luna very much, and you would too. You will, I just know it." I told her. I really hoped it was true.
"Well, come along dear. We can discuss it later, at home."
I allowed myself to be led away, already trying to think of the best way to convince Gran to let me move out and live with Luna. It was not going to be an easy or pleasant experience, that was for sure. But Luna was worth it.