13

After lunch they all made the trek back to Hogwarts. On the way Ron asked if Hermione had gotten anything while they were shopping because Luna and Harriet both had bags.

"I did get stuff Ronald. I just put it in my bag because I didn't want to carry it is that ok?"

"Well yeah…I suppose…what did you get," asked Ron without trying to sound obvious or hopeful.

"What do you mean what did I get? Clothes obviously," replied Hermione

"What kind of clothes?"

"The kind you wear."

"She got bras…and underwear, if you must know. It was to replace the stuff Harriet borrowed," replied Luna, "mostly plain stuff but there might be a surprise or two in there."

"LUNA," Harriet exclaimed as her face flushed a bright red.

"What," asked Luna innocently, "was I not supposed to tell him?"

"No! You weren't."

"I'm sorry. I didn't know it was a secret."

"Not really a secret per se. More of its just personal private business."

"Oh! I thought since he was your boyfriend that you shared that kind of stuff with him," replied Luna, "I've never really dated before so I didn't know."

"It's alright. It's just for future reference."

Seeing a break in the conversation Ron hastened to change the subject before the conversation got any more awkward. "So…uh…you thinking about doing Quidditch next season mate? I wasn't sure if you'd planned on it. I mean I know girls can play Quidditch I was just wondering if you were going to. You're the best seeker we've had in long time."

"I'd planned on it," replied Harriet, "I've just got to get out there and get a little flight time in and make sure things haven't changed too much."

"There can't really be that much of a difference between being male and being female," interjected Hermione.

"I beg to differ" came Harriet's reply.

"I meant in terms of Quidditch."

"I would imagine there isn't much of a difference either. Although there were significant changes in center of gravity and walking after the accident. Took some getting used to"

"I can imagine. Just look at you. You're completely different. You're….," Ron started

"Absolutely beautiful and all mine," replied Luna with a smile throwing her arms around Harriet and planting a kiss on her cheek.

"That too"

When they got back to Hogwarts the two couples separated to spend some alone time together, especially since Luna was leaving the following day for Christmas break. They promised to meet up for dinner later though. Harriet and Luna made their way out of the cold winter day and headed back to the study room, finding it unoccupied as normal. After shutting the door and locking it they threw their coats on a chair and cuddled up on the couch.

Harriet was holding Luna and idly stroked her hair. "Do you really have to leave tomorrow," Harriet asked, "We just became us and it feels like I've waited forever for this to happen without knowing I needed it. Now I can't imagine anything else. I love being with you and spending time with you. Seeing your smile can make my worst day instantly better."

Luna blushed, which she almost never did. "Harriet Potter, I enjoy being with you too. Who would've thought that something so amazing and perfect would come out of your tragedy? You are not the same person that I first met…you're better and so beautiful. I could never have imagined being so lucky. While I may be leaving tomorrow my heart stays behind with you. Besides we always have our journals to communicate even if we were on opposite sides of the planet."

Tears rolled down Harriet's cheeks but they were tears of happiness. Maybe it was the female hormones rolling through her system but she had never been more touched. Never was anyone more blessed than she felt at that moment. She gently turned Luna's head and kissed her with all the passion that she felt inside. Luna's passion rose to meet Harriet's as they kissed. If passion were made into magic the room would have exploded in the intensity.

When they managed to pull apart for a moment they had discovered that several hours had passed and that they were late for dinner. They scooped up their bags and rushed out the door to the great hall giggling almost the entire way. As they wandered into the great hall they took a seat across from Ron and Hermione.

"Bout time you two showed up," stated Ron, "thought you were going to miss dinner all together.

"Sorry. We….uh…lost track of time," Harriet said, scrambling for an excuse.

"Are you sticking to that story," inquired Hermione with a raised eyebrow.

"Would you prefer the real one," responded Luna with a mischievous smile.

"On second thought. No."

About that time an owl swooped in from overheard and dropped off a large rectangular envelope in front of Harriet. Harriet picked up the envelope addressed to her noticing the DO NOT BEND written on it in big bright letters. She opened the envelope and pulled out a letter that smelled of perfume and butterbeer.

Harriet,

Got the pictures rushed in time for winter vacation. There's one for each of you. Don't be a stranger.

Madam Rosmerta

Upon further inspection of the envelope Harriet pulled out four copies of the picture from the previous night. Harriet handed one to each of them. They sat quietly and smiled looking at the memories of the night before captured in an eternal moment.

"Hopefully that night was only the first of many yet to come," said Ron.

"I'm sure it will be," replied Harriet.