A/N: I really considered letting this sit over the weekend to let you guys stew but after some very positive reviews in the last 24 hours I've given in. Here is the her decision...

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"Pass," replied Harriet, much to everyone else's surprise. "I'm happy as I am thank you."

"But Miss Potter…are you sure? If you give up this opportunity you'll be a woman forever," asked Professor McGonagall.

"You know there was a time when I would have jumped at the chance to go back to my old life but this new life…it's so much better. Sure it was hard at first adjusting and learning to life as the other half does but my friends have accepted me and stood by me. This is how I discovered self-confidence. This is how I fell in love." After that last bit Harriet turned to see Luna who had tears swelling in her eyes and running down her face. She hugged Luna and pulled her close.

Are you sure you want to do this? You don't have to do it for me. I'll love you regardless. Besides if you go back to being Harry you could always get Ginny back. Luna thought. She was unable to speak with all the emotion flowing through her.

"I don't want Ginny. I want you Luna. You heard what Sharpclaw said. We are soul bonded. There is no possible universe in which I could end up with her. I am yours. I have always been yours. As for my decision to remain a woman that is my own. It's something I've constantly thought about since the day it happened and I wasn't lying when I said it has made my life better."

Professor McGonagall and the Medi-Wizard looked on a tad confused at only hearing half of the conversation before the Headmistress spoke up. "Excuse me Miss Potter, did I hear you correctly? Did you say that you and Miss Lovegood have a soul bond?"

Harriet looked at the Headmistress for a moment before realizing she spoke those words out loud and not in her head. Well the cat is out of the bag now. "Yes I did Professor. Our wedding rings not only accepted our engagement and union but also checked for soul bonds. It found an inactive soul bond between Luna and myself and activated it. Apparently it is a rare occurrence. Luna and I can feel each other's emotions when we're not around as well as communicate telepathically. I wonder if that is what allows us to use each other's wands," Harriet wondered out loud.

"That's a very astute observation Miss Potter. Unfortunately it's also hard to test because as you said soul bonds are extremely rare. However from little I've read I hear that your emotions become deeper and your love becomes stronger because of the bond. That being said, if you are sure of your decision then you and Miss Lovegood may go. I'm sure you have a lot to talk about. Keep in mind if you change your mind the cure will only be able to work the next 48 hours."

"Thank you Headmistress but I've made my decision and it's final. However, we would like your permission to head out and visit on of the family homes tomorrow that we are plan on moving into after we graduate. We may also use it for the rehearsal dinner depending on the state of things."

"That would be fine. Thank you for letting me know. Just let me know when you return again. Good evening Miss Potter. Miss Lovegood."

"Good evening Headmistress," they responded in unison before turning to leave. The two girls were wandering back to their room when they decided to stop by the Gryffindor common room and let their friends know what had transpired. As they entered the common room. Ron was just finishing up a game of Wizard's Chess with one of the younger Gryffindors while Hermione was at a nearby table working on homework. They looked up as the girls entered. Harriet motioned over to the couches. Ron shook hands with his opponent while Hermione packed up her homework and they headed over to the nearby couches. None of them saw Ginny brooding behind one of the nearby Gryffindor banners as they spoke. They of course went through the events of the day from kicking the Malfoys out of the Black family to dodging Rita Skeeter to Harriet trying on wedding dresses. Ron was absolutely stoked that the Malfoys got what was coming to them while Hermione wanted to know about the wedding dresses and why they didn't take her.

"It was kind of an impromptu thing because we had time to kill. However that's not the reason why we wanted to talk." Harriet looked to Luna who nodded as they held hands. Harriet looked nervous before speaking up. She lowered her voice a bit before continuing but Ginny was still within listening range. She remained still and hidden behind the banner as she internally raged but that was nothing compared to what was coming.

"When we got back McGonagall wanted us to come up to her office. There was a medi-wizard with us. He…" she looked around before continuing. "He offered me a chance to go back. Back to Harry…he says I have 48 hours to decide."

"That's great mate," Ron exclaimed without thinking about it. He was thinking about all the great times they had as best mates without taking Harriet's feelings into account

"Whoa. That's a big deal Harriet," Hermione responded with a shock, "what are you going to do?"

"What do you mean what's she going to do," Ron expressed, "It's obvious! She's…"

"Going to remain Harriet," Luna interjected. Her normally star eyed dreamy expression replaced with one of seriousness. "It was her decision."

"That's right. It was. These past year or so as Harriet…as me…is some of the best times I've had in all my years at Hogwarts. For once I don't have to worry about Lord Voldyshorts interrupting it or being in some sort of mortal peril. Plus I have a wonderful wife to be who I am soul bonded with. Above all, I'm happy with who I am now. I have confidence in myself and how I feel. It feels right. Plus…." She continued in barely a whisper while blushing, "I already bought my wedding dress."

"You WHAT," replied a surprised Hermione, "soul bonded? That's supposed to be super rare. There's only a few cases every known to have existed! Also I want to see the dress you picked out!"

"I knew you found one," replied Luna teasingly.

Ron remained quiet although it looked like he had been punched in the gut. Ron was rarely speechless so when Hermione looked over she could tell that something was wrong. She took his hand. "Ron? Is everything ok?"

"Yeah. Fine. Just a little tired is all. I'm going to go lay down for a bit. See you guys at dinner." With that he kissed Hermione, stood up and shuffled up the stairs looking more defeated than tired. Something was definitely wrong.

"Was it something I said," asked Harriet concerned.

"I think Ronald is feeling a bit down," Luna noted dreamily, "I think he was hoping you would go back to Harry."

"You two used do everything together. You guys were like brothers. He misses that even if he doesn't say it," Hermione added. "Whether or not you go back, the decision affects us all in some way. Obviously not as much as it affects you and Luna but nonetheless."

"I'm sorry," Harriet said sadly, "I guess I didn't think about it like that. I just know I've been so happy…"

"We know you have my love," Luna said softly, "we weren't trying to make you feel bad. We were just trying to help explain is all."

"I know but know I feel like a jerk."

"So tell me about this soul-bonding stuff. What's it like," Hermione asked inquisitively, trying to change the subject.

"Well it pretty much means that we're destined for each other. Apparently we were always meant to be and we'd drift closer regardless," Luna explained.

"We know what the other person is feeling because we can feel it too," Harriet added.

Soul Bonds? Wedding Dress? Didn't want to change back? Ginny couldn't take it anymore as she quietly cast a disillusionment charm and slowly slid out from behind the banner where she was sitting. She dashed up to her room with tears of anger streaming down her face. She didn't care about how much noise she made but one thing was for certain…this was all Luna's fault. A little while later she pulled out a piece of parchment and sent it anonymously to the Daily Prophet. They would pay…