A/N: I just want to address a few issues here.
First: I will be putting Luna with George. Had more votes and as far as the family issue and which side he should take, bring on the angst I say, no fun in writing a pairing that doesn't have some issues to work through.
Second: A review about me changing Harry's actual day of birth and how it would make it so he wouldn't be in Hermione's year. Hermione is a few months older than him in canon SO if I make him three days to a week younger than what he is in the canon, he would still be in the same year as her. If I moved it up closer to Luna's it may affect it BUT I didn't, I moved it back no more than a week at most, depending on if Dumble waited two or three days to give him to the Potter's. It is still less than a week difference, so would change nothing. Even the prophecy cause he would still be born towards the end of the month (as the month dies) the prophecy didn't say the last day, just as the month is ending.
Third: I did think of making Hermione V's and Bella's child BUT that would make Draco her first cousin by blood and nope, I'm not going there. I want a Hermione x Draco pairing so I had to think of something else and this is what I came up with. As far as Harry's hair well, there are many recessive genes in the ancestor pool. If the Blacks and Potters are related somewhere along the line, hair can easily be passed on. Luna's hair isn't exactly straight but Lovegood's hair was in the movies. It never says what kind of hair Luna's mother had, she could have hair like me (very curly and annoying) which could explain why Luna's hair was just a tad bit of curl. And depending which Tom we want to look at, the one on the second movie had a bit of wave to his hair but the one on the sixth movie showing when he was younger, that boy had straight hair so I'm just taking liberties, hope that is okay. I just found something to work with and this was what I decided to use. I just aint don't the kissing cousins routine on this fic, not when it is by blood.
Lastly: The weasley bashing and the not liking them joining the dark side. Sorry, I put the warnings for both and if I wanted to write or see a story where Harry stays on the light side, I'm pop in a dvd. Besides, I'm not going to have none of them going muggle slaying or raping people, or even killing anyone. It is only going to be semi-dark, not even that dark at all, just different. It's going to be a long, progressive fic and I'm going to try to work it that with the three coming out, it will put a different aspect to the dark side. Example: Harry has already gotten V to hold off on raids (although he used getting info from Dumble as an excuse). Nowhere in this fic am I having them jump on the 'Yeah, let's go eat some people' bandwagon.
The Weasley bashing. Oh well! Ron does have insecurity issues. As seen and read when he put the locket on, it drew on his securities. Couldn't have if they weren't there. As seen in all the books, he is extremely jealous of Harry. Plain and simple. I'm not having Ron molest babies or turning into a complete asshole. But when someone is that insecure it is easy to fall prey to lies, especially when coming from a member of your family. His own doubt in himself and his jealousy, will make him an easy target for Ginny's own lies. As far as Ginny is concerned, she was obsessed with Harry before she knew him. She just knew who he was and became obsessed. Which is why she fell prey to the diary, her obsession with Harry. Hello, you can't love someone you don't know, especially at the age of 10. And let me point out that when she was only in her fifth year, she was in public making out with Dean. Not peck kissing or holding hands, full blown making out. So if I take the liberty of making her a little more experienced, this if fanfiction. Okay, I'm not turning someone somewhat prudish like Hermione and turning her into a full blown slut. Big difference in the two's personality.
But this is all just my opinion and it is my fanfiction. Don't like it, sorry but I can't help ya. Can't please everyone, may as well please myself. Those that do like the story, thanks for the reviews and I appreciate the suggestions and the feedback.
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Disclaimer: Don't own it
Warnings: None really
Chapter Eight
The morning post came with the hooting of owls. Luna blinked when the tawny bird landed in front of her with a small envelope. She wasn't expecting any mail and it was Tuesday. She always received her weekly copy of the Quibbler and a letter from her father, rather Lovegood. This one was in a blue envelope and her name was scrawled in an unknown penmanship. She gave it a piece of bacon after accepting the letter.
Unsure of who would send her a letter, she carefully opened it. If she got cursed, the professors should rush to her aid immediately. There were two pieces of parchment inside and it was addressed to her. Wanting to know who was writing her, she glanced at the last page. It was from George Weasley.
"Who is it from?" Hermione sat down next to the girl and reached for a piece of bacon. No one bothered to look up as she sat next to the blonde. She and Harry were making it a habit to eat with the Ravenclaw these days. They didn't need to make up a fake pretense. Ginny was doing everything for them. She would start calling Harry and Hermione all forms of names whenever they would walk by. Everyone in their house was gossiping. Most were saying they could understand why Harry and Hermione were staying away, Ginny Weasley was acting beastly.
"George, I wonder what it says." Why would he be writing to her? She had written the twins briefly to thank them for the extra package of exploding snaps. Her letter had been brief but kind.
"Read it and find out." Hermione wondered if it had anything to do him asking about Luna being single. She was more worried about the two dating with the latest development. Would George's interest change if he were to discover the truth or would he stand by the blonde?
"Okay."
Luna,
You're very welcome and don't let Harry know or he'll be demanding that he be allowed to sample extra inventory. I'd rather not explain it to Fred.
How are things at Hogwarts? Some days I actually miss the place. We have received a few letters from Ginny and two from Ronald but they won't tell us what is going on besides Hermione and Harry are conspiring together. Whatever it is, don't let Ginny drag you into her problems.
Fred said he was going to owl Hermione in the next few days. He is wanting us to meet up with her and Harry during the first Hogsmeade weekend.
This may be a little inappropriate to ask but if you aren't busy afterwards would you like to go for a butterbeer with me? We didn't get much of a chance to talk at the wedding.
I'm hoping you'll at least join Hermione and Harry that day. Let me know if you feel up to speaking afterwards.
Yours,
George W.
"Why the smile?" Was it good news? Hermione wouldn't pull a Ginny and snatch the letter from her hand. It was Luna's letter and if she wanted her to know what it said, she will tell her.
"Oh, he says Fred wants you and Harry to meet up with them when we go into Hogsmeade. He asked me to go have a butterbeer with him afterwards." Luna wasn't sure how to take it. Did he just want to talk? Was he going to inquire about his sister or was there another reason he wanted to talk to her?
"A date? Can I read it?" Luna handed the letter over to let her read it. Hermione quickly scanned the letter, seeing her own part in it. She had assumed the twins would want to see Harry soon. "Luna, he's asking you out on a date."
"I don't think so, I'm not his type." Luna was sure that wasn't what he meant. George wasn't interested in her that way.
"How do you know? Why wouldn't you be his type?" Hermione thought differently. She was positive that George thought enough of her to ask if she were seeing anyone. A guy didn't ask those kinds of questions if he only wanted to be friends.
"Because I asked Ginny. She and Ron both told me what he liked and I'm not his type." He wouldn't like her as anything other than a friend. That was alright with her, she still liked him.
"Fuck their opinion. I say he is asking you out on a date. We will keep this between us for now. Don't listen to anything Ginny Weasley has to say. She thinks she is every male's type. What she doesn't realize is that when men look at her, they are wondering if the rumors are true, not how beautiful she is."
"She isn't beautiful." Luna didn't think so. Ginny wasn't ugly but she wasn't the stunningly beautiful she thought herself to be.
"And you have plenty of good qualities to attract someone. George wouldn't ask you to spend time alone with you, if he wasn't interested. Reply and tell him you'd be glad to. We have two more weeks to plan for it. Trust me, he is actually a Weasley worth pursuing."
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The heat of the fire felt good on his skin. Harry was debating on going to visit Hermione. It was rather lonely in the Gryffindor Common Rooms. The only person that was willing to sit next to him was Neville. The other wizard was happily reading a book on botany. It was nice not having someone next to him constantly yapping about his failed relationship. He was tired of all the gossip and the whispering. Did they have nothing else to do but talk about him? Just because he was the Boy Who Lived, it didn't mean he didn't have problems like the rest of them. It meant he could date self-centered sluts just like the rest.
Thinking of the slut brought her through the portrait. He knew all about Ginny dating Dean again, he only wished that she would try to be faithful to her new boyfriend. It was a bit much to ask. Not only was Ginny making their shagging obvious, she was trying to flaunt it in his face. He didn't give a damn that she was still spreading her legs for someone else.
His mind went back to the Slytherin witch that had been glancing back at him earlier today in Potions. He had finished brewing his potion before the rest of the class. Had she felt his eyes on her? Even beneath the robes, he could make out the shape of her breasts. She had filled out nicely since their first year. There was definitely a handful beneath those Slytherin robes.
As soon as she caught him staring, she had sneered and turned back around. If she was disgusted by his inspection, why had she kept turning around to sneak in her own? Whenever he would look away, he'd turn back to see that she was watching him. She had to know about the Dark Lord. What was she thinking? What would she say if he were to tell her that he found her to be attractive? Not only was she attractive, she had a sense of humor. When Draco had tossed extra frog eggs in her potion to cause it to blow up, she hadn't scolded her fellow housemate. Instead, she had laughed and retaliated. If he would have done it to Hermione's, he would have gotten lectured on the importance of safety.
"Good evening, Harry." Ginny sat down on the couch on the free side. Seeing him alone, she looked around to make sure there was no one to interrupt. Neville wouldn't bother them, he knew better.
He didn't answer her. It wasn't good if she was going to pester him. Where the hell was Dean? Did the other wizard realize that his girlfriend was trying to practically sit on top of him? Any closer and he would have to peel her off. Neville grunted when he scooted closer to get away.
"Do you have any plans for the first Hogsmeade weekend?" She wondered if he would hang back and spend some time with her. It could give them a chance to talk. He had to be ready to apologize soon.
"Yes, I'm spending it with Luna and Hermione." They had received a letter from Fred earlier, they were going to spend some time with the twins. He wasn't going to tell her where or exactly what. Having Ginny and Ron intruding would ruin the day. He didn't want to spend any unneeded time with her.
"Well, why don't you let them go by themselves? Dean is going with Seamus and a few others, we can spend some time together." If they couldn't find a room, they could head to the Room of Requirement.
"I'm spending time with my friends." Which didn't include her. What the hell was her problem? Did she not understand the concept of being dumped? He didn't want anything to do with her. At one time he may have considered trying to remain friends, not now. If he was so much as polite, she thought it was the cue to down her panties.
"Fine, why don't we go upstairs? Ron is still at dinner and Neville is busy, we can use your room." She placed a hand on his leg to indicate what they could be doing. She was sure he missed being with her. He was a male and he loved her, it was only natural that he would give into the temptation of being with her.
"Neville can hear you." Neville rolled his eyes at the invitation. "I'm actually heading upstairs, I feel close to vomiting. If you want to draw Harry into a romp, take him to the broom closet you usually take Dean."
"Bugger off," Ginny snapped. She wasn't taking Harry to that broom closet, then he'd know where it was. Some people needed to mind their own business.
And Ron couldn't understand why a lot of people didn't like his sister. Harry saw the sympathy in Neville's eyes. Ginny was taking things out on everyone that said something she didn't like. "Ginny, go find Dean and pester him. I'm busy."
"Busy doing what?" She squeezed his thigh and let her fingers rise up. If Neville didn't want to listen then he could leave. Harry could just put up a silencing charm.
"Debating on whether or not I should ask Parkinson to Hogsmeade with me." Harry growled out after removing the roaming hand. Could she not talk to him without touching his person? "I think I'm going to ask her out."
"Fuck you, Harry. If you want that disgusting pig then don't blame me if I move on." She wasn't going to take Parkinson's leftovers. Why the hell would he want that witch? Parkinson had nothing on her.
The Common Room portrait swung open and Ron stepped inside with Dean. Harry rolled his eyes, thankful that he would be able to get away. "Dean, do me a favor and keep your slag off of me. I am tired of her trying to corner me and begging me to fuck her."
"Harry!" Ginny couldn't believe he'd say something like that. She wasn't loose and he didn't have to make it sound like she was doing something wrong. Dean knew that she still loved Harry.
"Fuck off, Ginny. We are never getting back together. I only feel sorry for Dean because he is still trying to be with you. You don't deserve him and you sure the hell don't deserve me." Harry didn't feel an ounce of guilt when Dean stormed out of the Common Room. Ginny ran past the crowd to the girl's dorm.
"Bloody hell, Harry! Don't talk about my sister like that." Ron clenched his fist and turned on Harry. He didn't care if they were drawing a crowd. Harry didn't have the right to say anything against Ginny. They weren't together anymore and she wasn't doing anything wrong. Did the Golden Boy think that just because Ginny was being nice she was trying to fuck him?
"If she doesn't want to hear it, she should bloody leave me alone. Every time I turn around she is in my face. Excuse me if I don't think it is right for her to be trying to fuck me when she is dating someone else. Just because Dean would help her cheat, doesn't mean that I'm willing to do the same. Keep her away from me." Harry couldn't believe Ron was that blind. His sister was lacking in morals. "I'm going to go see Mione."
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Please read and review. Sorry if my rant bothered anyone but I will answer any suggestions or flames. No, I won't curse and be crude, but I will address any issues. Thanks for reading and I'll try to update soon, but we have an icestorm passing through and I've been without lights for almost two days. Laters!