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Talks and Time Part Three
Title: A Dance to Remember
Author: Angelstar3999
Pairing: Harry Potter/Luna Lovegood
Rating: R
Disclaimer: *Checks Bank account* Nope, Not Mine
Summary: This based of the quote from the 6th book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and it is where Harry had asked Luna out and in Chapter 15th. I want to see what would happen if he didn’t get jealous over Ginny.
Warning: M/F Heterosexual relationship (might add more later)
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“You could’ve taken anyone!” Said Ron in Disbelief over dinner. “Anyone! And you Choose Loony Lovegood?” (Pg. 312)
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Talks and Time Part Three
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Helping Luna out of the carriage he waved goodbye to Ginny and Dean as they parted ways with each other. Although it was slightly chilly outside it was quiet refreshing from the stuffy air that they seemed to be surrounded by on a daily basis. It was a nice start to what would hopefully be a wonderful day. Turning to Luna he grabbed her hand as they made their way to the bank where they would hopefully be able to finish their business and enjoy the rest of the day spending walking among the shops and enjoying their time together.
"So Luna.." Harry started unsure what to say. "What would you like to to do after we are done in Gringotts?"
"I do not know, maybe we could visit the shops as they spike our interest... I am glad that we are going to the Gringotts, daddy said that there was something in my account and he wanted me to pick up..." Luna dreamily replied as she hummed under her breath.
"That seems like a good idea to me..." Harry replied as he squeezed Luna's hand absently as they chatted about how class were going, and what they enjoyed about them and they did not. Which for Luna was very vague and left Harry wondering on some of the comments, but at the same time it did not mean a lot as even though Luna didn't comment so much on what she didn't like about her classes there was still a few comments in between their conversation that show her displeasure on certain things. But Before they knew it Harry and Luna had arrived at the bank as they both hurried up the stairs they continued with the their conversation up to when they opened the doors.
Opening the door Harry Held the door open for Luna as they walked in and head towards for the front desk where one of the Goblins, Griphook, Harry believed was working.
As Luna step forward she waited for the goblin to address her.
"And what can I help you two with..." Griphook lifted his head as he stared at the young witch and wizard.
"I am here to withdraw some money..." Harry said calmly as he pulled out his bank key.
"Mmm... yes Mr. Potter, and as for you..." Griphook question in an usual goblin tone, strict and straight to the point.
"My daddy asked me come by here and pick up something up..." Luna dreamily replied as she pulled out two keys from her pocket "I would also like to have the amount of money on this paper please..."
"Yes, Miss Lovegood I will have this done right away... Please follow me..." Griphook firmly stated.
Nodding her head she grabbed Harry's hand as they followed Griphook to the carts which would lead them to their vaults and just as they sat down they were on their at rate that might of compared to his broom, his first one that was. Jerking forward Harry gripped a hold of the outer rim of the cart as it came to an abrupt halt as Griphook got out of the cart.
"Miss Lovegood please follow me." Griphook bid as he walked up to vault 709, before opening it and allowing the young witch to enter to get what she came for.
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Entering the Vault Luna looked around as she spotted the bag that daddy had described in the letter. Walking over to it she picked it up as she took a peak into it. Looking around Luna noticed that their was two letters, shrunken blanket a gift, the newest addition of The Quibbler and a small pouch. Taking out the letter that was obviously addressed to her Luna carefully opened it as she scanned the letter.
My Dearest Little Moonbeam,
If you are reading this than I am sad to inform you that I could not put of the
interview for the next addition of the quibbler well have an interview from one of
our more prominent investors and as such I will not be home for the holidays. I am
so terribly sorry that I will not be able to celebrate another wonderful year with
you my little moonbeam, but this interview is very important to the paper. Now do
not fret on where you are going to go for Christmas break, because my dear
friend has generously offered to allow you to stay with them and celebrate with
them so I want you to be on your best behavior and do what my friend ask of you
to do. In this bag is a gift and another letter, I want you to hand the letter over to
my friend when you meet them and do not worry they will no what to do and as
for the gift it is not to be opened until Christmas morning. That means no peaking
young lady. I will miss company this holiday my little Moonbeam and I hope you
have a wonderful holiday.
Love, Daddy
PS- the pouch has a little spending money for treats.
Folding the letter back neatly Luna put the letter back as she pulled out the little pouch and put it into her pocket. Looking around Luna noticed a couple books that she wanted to take out. After making a quick note Luna shrunk the bag and put into her shoulder bag, before stepped out of the room with the money she needed.
"Griphook, could it be possible if you could send this items to Hogwarts?" Luna pleasantly spoke up as she smiled dreamily and hummed under breath.
"Of course Miss Lovegood. Now lets move it we still have to visit Mr. Potter's vault." Griphook hurriedly spoke as he took the note from the witch's hand while they returned to the cart as it jerked forward and stopped when they made to Harry's vault. As Harry got out Luna relaxed as she thought about the letter that she had read just moments ago. She was quiet disappointed that she wouldn't be able to spend time with her daddy during the holidays, but at the same time she was excited that her daddy was able to get the important interview. Turning to the side as she felt a hand lay on her shoulder, Luna smiled at the familiar green eyes of Harry.
"Where did you go Luna? It felt like you were million miles away." Harry tentatively stated as he smiled at the dream-like smile that appeared on Luna's face.
"Oh, nothing to worry about Harry. Are you done?" Luna dreamily replied as she hummed one of her favorite songs.
"Yes, I am done with my business here. Let us leave and enjoy the rest of the day." Harry nervously replied as held onto the side when the cart jerked forward. Shaking his head Harry laughed at his nervousness as he knew that Luna was not the one to judge. Slipping his free hand around Luna's shoulder he held on tight as he enjoyed the peaceful calm that seemed to surround them.
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Stepping out of the doors of Gringotts Wizarding Bank Harry and Luna walked down the steps. As Harry looked around he wondered where they should go first, and what would be a great place to visit. Harry knew that Luna wanted to go shopping and he had to admit he too had to do some shopping, before they left Hogwarts, for Christmas break.
"Luna, what would you like to do first?" Harry questioned as he halted at the bottom of the stairs.
"Oh, well" Luna said smiling at him. "I think that we should buy are gifts first, so that we can get it over with and enjoy the rest of the day." Luna hummed in a thoughtful. "Maybe we could stop at stores on the way that catch our interest."
"That sounds brilliant Luna..." Harry exclaimed as he laughed heartily while he continued to stare at Luna. She never cease to amaze him and whenever he was around her he felt lighter, as if all this weight had been lifted off his shoulders.
"Harry do you think we could stop by the junk shop for a while." Luna hummed as she looked to her left.
"That is okay with me I have to visit Gambol and Japes so I can get something for the twins. I kind of owe them one." Harry blushed as he remember why he owed the Weasley twins.
"The Gambol and Japes?" Luna turned her curious eyes on Harry, causing Harry to squirm in the place that he was standing.
"Um, yes... it is err... a joke shop that they like going to, but if you do not want to go." Harry hurriedly answered as he did not want to ruin the day.
"Mmmm... no that sounds like it will be enjoyable." Luna stated without blinking.
"Oh, good...then let us be on are way..." Harry stated as he linked hands Luna and walked down to the stores talking about who they needed to shop for and what they thought the specific person might like. Coming to an halt Harry opened the door as he held it open for Luna only to allow it to shut after he entered after. He had completely forgotten what this store was like since he hadn't been in it in a while and was amazed by the volume in the store. Compared to outside this place was like circus as there seemed to be never ending nose going inside as the products seemed to come to life. Looking towards Luna, Harry was very relieved as she seemed to enjoyed the sights that were around her as her eyes brightened at each object.
"Do you like this place Luna?" Harry spoke up as he looked in Luna's direction.
"It has quiet a few interesting objects."Luna whispered as she scanned the room.
"Hmm... Yes I suppose so, I will only be minute Luna I just have to pick up Fred and George's gift and then we can leave." Harry squeezed Luna's hand before heading to the desk to pick up his gift that he had ordered by mail. Stepping up to the desk he waited for the person behind the cashier to serve him.
"Hello, Sir can I help you?" The clerk asked not really paying attention to who he was serving.
"Yes, I per-ordered a double-box kit of jokes..." Harry calmly replied.
"Name" hurriedly replied.
"Harry Potter." Harry sighed as he watch the clerks head to snap up and become more interested in what was going on around her.
"Oh, wait one moment Mr. Potter I will go get you package." the clerk said sweetly as she went to the back to get the package not believing her luck that she had met Harry Potter. Finding the package she picked it up as she walked back to the front room all the while thinking of what she could do to keep Mister Potter here in the shop for a while longer. As she stopped in her track she finally noticed this girl standing next to Mister Potter who was chatting with him very excitedly as she entwined her hands with his as they leaned in close together. They where the perfect picture of a cute magical couple, but who knew that the-boy-who-lived was seeing someone. Walking forward the clerk put down on the counter a little two hard, which startled the pair as they broke from their conversation.
"And how much will that be Ma'am?" Harry firmly stated as he was peeved with the lady for interrupting his conversation with Luna.
"Five Galleons." The clerk curtly stated as she watched Harry Potter place the galleons on the counter which she swiped up and placed in the register.
"Do you want a bag for your purchase." The clerk ask in an pleasant tone.
"No thank you, I think that I will just shrink and put it in my bag." Harry replied as he pulled his wand out and shrunk it, before placing it into his school bag that he had brought along with him that day.
"Is there anything else I can do for you?" The clerk asked hoping to stall Harry Potter.
"No, thank you." Harry curtly replied as he Luna's hand and made haste for the door.
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Exiting the shop Harry winced. That had not been one of his good experience, but at least Luna didn't seemed phased by how the clerk seemed to act.
"So Luna, lets head to the Junk Shop." Harry suggested as he loosen his grip on Luna's arm as he cradled it while they walked to the Junk Shop. "By the way Luna, I was wondering why you wanted to go to the Junk shop?" Harry question after a very pregnant silence that had surrounded them while they moved through the crowed.
"Oh, I enjoy looking all the different objects in the store, and like Daddy says One man's junk is another man's treasure." Luna ethereal tone.
"Mmm... that does make since..." Harry voiced his thoughts as he and Luna neared the Junk shop and opening the door he followed Luna into the shop and stopped dead in his tracks. The place was overloaded with trinkets and gadgets of the lot to the point that he felt that he was overloaded with from all the objects. Pausing Harry stopped in his tracks as he saw something that made him look twice just to make sure that what he was seeing wasn't a figment of his imagination. As he made his way to the shelves he pick up one of the bookends and studied it. Both the book ends had two wolfs, a dog and a deer, but it had a little damage done to ground where it looked like someone chipped the side off.
"Amazing aren't they..."
Jumping, Harry swirled around to come face to face with an elderly man who was inches from him.
"Yes, um... I was wondering if you could tell me how much the bookends are?" Harry questioned as he averted his eyes his eyes after a while of looking into the intense eyes of the elderly man.
"As a matter of a fact I do... It is two galleons, but if you want all six book ends it will be four galleons for the three bookends. Strange really." The elderly man pondered as he peered over his moon shaped spectacles.
"What is strange?" Harry questioned.
"Well the whole time that I have had these bookends in the shop... no one has shone real interest in them, but you. Which now that I think about it I am quiet thankful. So do you want all three of the bookends, or do you want just the one in your arms." As the elderly man peered over his spectacles at the boy in front of him he waited patiently for the boys answer.
"Can I look at them first." Harry questioned after a long period of time as he watched the elderly man smile before going to a door behind the counter and slip into it. As he waited Luna slipped up to his side holding a couple objects one was a wolf, a grim, and a phoenix.
"Have you found anything Harry?" Luna inquired as she shifted the objects in her hands making sure as not to drop them.
"As a matter of fact I think I have found a greatest gift for Remus." Harry smiled as he slipped his hand into Luna's empty hand.
"It does look perfect for Professor Lupin." Luna remarked as she hummed under her breath while she looked around the room. This place had to been one her favorite shop since she was a little girl and had come here with her mother.
"Ah... good you are still here." The elderly man stepped back up with the other two bookends. "If you would follow me up too the counter so I can add up your purchases and you can pay for them." The elderly man lead the two costumers to the counters as he watched one of his favorite costumer place her stuff on on the counter.
"So who would like to go first."
"Oh um... She can go first... I would like to look at the bookends for a bit, before paying for that. Is that ok Luna?" Harry finished his statement as looked to Luna to see if that was ok with her.
"That sounds find Harry." Luna pleasantly replied as she turned to the elderly man Mr. Waltors and handed him her purchases.
As Harry looked at the three bookends he started to noticed that they all had the same damage on them that look like a small part had been chipped off and as he turned it over he noticed faded writing on the bottom of the book ends. Other than those two things he really like them and knew that these would be the perfect gift for Remus and Sirius, and it would allow him to keep one as well. Looking up he noticed that Luna was done with her purchase and that the elderly man was waiting to help him.
"So, young man are you going to buy the bookends?" Mr. Waltors asked in a friendly voice.
"Yes, I think that I will." Harry pleasantly answered as he handed them over to the elderly man.
"Would you like them put in a bag and or shrunk and put in a box?"
"I think that I would like them shrunk and put in box thank you..." Harry stated as he pulled out four galleons from his bag and handed them over to the elderly man as he watched him put the bookends in their separate box and then shrunk the three boxes before handing them over to him.
"I hope you have a good day Ms. Luna, and you too Mr. Potter." Mr. Waltors smiled as he watched the couple leave his store, with only Mr. Potter looking back when he called him by his last name.
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As Harry and Luna made it out of the story he and she talked about where they should go next as he had felt accelerated and excited about spending more time with Luna. As Luna and he made it from store to store they laughed and talked about everything and nothing. By the time they had made there way to Hogsmeade a couple hours had already past and they had finished all their shopping along with getting know some new things about each other.
"Harry.." Luna spoke... “didn't you comment to Ginny and Dean that we would try to meet up with for a butterbeer?"
"Yes, I did... Unless you wish to head back to Hogwarts." Harry hurriedly replied as he was becoming quiet tired himself.
"No.. I think that I would like to take a break and enjoy some refreshments." Luna softly replied as she took Harry's hand and dragged him off in the direction of The Three Broomsticks, as they neared their destination Harry laughed at Luna's excitement and her cheerful personality made him feel light hearted. As he stepped forward and opened the door for Luna as they made there way in.
"Harry, Luna over here..." Ginny shouted from her spot across from Dean hoping that Harry didn't notice her older brother Ron and his 'date' as she got up and moved to where she was sitting next to Dean. She watched as Luna and Harry made their way towards the table completely missing Ron waving at Harry. Luna looked peaceful and content with Harry as Harry seemed to be less burdened.
"Hi Ginny." Harry spoke up as he allowed Luna to sit down first before sitting down himself. "How was your day?"
"Amazing, Harry. How was your day?" Ginny grinned as she watched Harry take Luna's hand without even looking at her dearest friend.
"I had a wonderful time, and I hope that Luna did too." Harry turned to Luna as he finished his last words.
"I enjoyed myself eminently and I am sad to see the day end." Luna smiled. "By the way Ginny it looks like I will be spending Christmas with one of daddies friends, so I am not sure if we will see each other this Christmas, but maybe we can give each other our gifts early."
"No that is ok... We do not know where you will be staying maybe we will be staying close enough to swap gifts and if not we can do it when we get back to school." Ginny smiled as she watched her brother in the conner of her eye. From the looks of it he did not look to happy, but whatever it was she did not know, nor did she care at the moment.
Turning back to Luna and Harry, Ginny continued to converse with them about their day and what they did. She found out that they had traveled to Gringotts, then went to Fred and George's favorite joke shop, and continued to Luna's favorite shop. After that they had made their way to each story taking their time as they looked around and they had spent a good amount time in the pet store where they had observed the snakes, cats and owls.
"Harry was having a very heated discussion with one of the snakes." Luna piped up as Harry turned a interesting shade of Red. "It was quiet interesting thing to observed."
"It must have been... I almost forgot that Harry could speak to snakes." Ginny giggled as she only paused to order a butterbeer for herself and a pumpkin pastry.
"Is there anything else I can get for you." The waiter asked as she eyed the children who where conversing with each other. They were most likely from Hogwarts on a double date.
"No thank you..." Harry spoke up as he continued talking with Dean and Ginny.
The waitress soon left and returned shortly with four butterbeers, two pastries and two chocolate frogs, before leaving again.
"So did anything unexpected happen with you Ginny?" Luna asked out of the blue.
"No not that I can say..." Ginny started as she went into what Dean and her had done today while they enjoyed their afternoon snack.
As Harry looked up, he groaned at what he saw.
"Well it looks like we better leave, or we might miss our ride back to the school." Harry stood up and place a couple galleons on the table, before helping Luna out of her seat. He could not believe that two hours had passed so quickly.
"Then let us move..." Ginny stated as she got up and started moving to the door as she made sure that she was on Luna's side while Dean hurried up after them catching up and taking Ginny's hand as they made their way to the carriages.
Pulling back Harry and Luna took the end as he allowed Ginny and Dean to take the lead.
"I had a wonderful time Luna and I hope that we can do this again.." Harry pleasantly stated as he took Luna's hand into his swinging it back and forth between their bodies. As he neared the carriages dread entered his heart as he felt sadden that the day was over. Stopping when his hand jerked back he looked back to find Luna standing their in the snow.
"I enjoy myself too Harry." Luna whispered as she smiled at Harry.
Harry grinned widen if that were even possible as he leaned closer and caught Luna's lips in a tender kiss that seemed to last forever. As they broke apart Harry leaned his forehead against Luna's smiling as he hugged her close to him.
"As much as I enjoy holding you Luna I believe that it is time that we go and get into the carriages, before Ginny comes and drags us off by our ears." Harry whispered as he turned back holding Luna a little closer, as they made their way to the carriage he thought of all the wonderful things that had happened lately.
Opening the carriage door Harry helped Luna up into the carriage, before entering himself just in time for the carriage to jerk forward as they made their way back to Hogwarts. Harry smiled as he listened to the girls talks as he wrapped his arm around Luna's waist as he pulled her closer to himself.
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Dear Readers,
Thankyou for waiting for the udates. Chapter four will be up soon as it is finished and I will work on Chapter five.
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Lovegood, Mrs. (d. circa 1990): Married to the editor of The Quibbler, mother of Luna, who says she was 'a quite extraordinary witch' who liked to experiment. Killed when one of her spells went badly wrong; Luna, who saw the accident happen, was 9 years old at the time (OP38). Mrs. Lovegood looked something like her daughter (DH21). This is the only information that I could get on Luna's mother. It did not say who her family was before she was married to Mr Xenophilius Lovegood. Nor did it say if she was a muggleborn, halfblood, and Pureblood. So I am going to make that part up.
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HARRY POTTER MONEY: 1 Galleon 17 Sickles 493 Knuts.
1. Gold Galleon: about 10 dollors, more or less US7.33
2. Silver Sickle: about US0.43
3. Bronze Knut: 0.01
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~ I found a beta:Mukuro Meki to help me with the story.
I hope you enjoy chapter three and I will be working on the next chapter as soon as I can. If any question comes up I will try to answer them to the best of my ability.
Angelstar aka Laura-shi
Author: Angelstar3999
Pairing: Harry Potter/Luna Lovegood
Rating: R
Disclaimer: *Checks Bank account* Nope, Not Mine
Summary: This based of the quote from the 6th book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and it is where Harry had asked Luna out and in Chapter 15th. I want to see what would happen if he didn’t get jealous over Ginny.
Warning: M/F Heterosexual relationship (might add more later)
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“You could’ve taken anyone!” Said Ron in Disbelief over dinner. “Anyone! And you Choose Loony Lovegood?” (Pg. 312)
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Talks and Time Part Three
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Helping Luna out of the carriage he waved goodbye to Ginny and Dean as they parted ways with each other. Although it was slightly chilly outside it was quiet refreshing from the stuffy air that they seemed to be surrounded by on a daily basis. It was a nice start to what would hopefully be a wonderful day. Turning to Luna he grabbed her hand as they made their way to the bank where they would hopefully be able to finish their business and enjoy the rest of the day spending walking among the shops and enjoying their time together.
"So Luna.." Harry started unsure what to say. "What would you like to to do after we are done in Gringotts?"
"I do not know, maybe we could visit the shops as they spike our interest... I am glad that we are going to the Gringotts, daddy said that there was something in my account and he wanted me to pick up..." Luna dreamily replied as she hummed under her breath.
"That seems like a good idea to me..." Harry replied as he squeezed Luna's hand absently as they chatted about how class were going, and what they enjoyed about them and they did not. Which for Luna was very vague and left Harry wondering on some of the comments, but at the same time it did not mean a lot as even though Luna didn't comment so much on what she didn't like about her classes there was still a few comments in between their conversation that show her displeasure on certain things. But Before they knew it Harry and Luna had arrived at the bank as they both hurried up the stairs they continued with the their conversation up to when they opened the doors.
Opening the door Harry Held the door open for Luna as they walked in and head towards for the front desk where one of the Goblins, Griphook, Harry believed was working.
As Luna step forward she waited for the goblin to address her.
"And what can I help you two with..." Griphook lifted his head as he stared at the young witch and wizard.
"I am here to withdraw some money..." Harry said calmly as he pulled out his bank key.
"Mmm... yes Mr. Potter, and as for you..." Griphook question in an usual goblin tone, strict and straight to the point.
"My daddy asked me come by here and pick up something up..." Luna dreamily replied as she pulled out two keys from her pocket "I would also like to have the amount of money on this paper please..."
"Yes, Miss Lovegood I will have this done right away... Please follow me..." Griphook firmly stated.
Nodding her head she grabbed Harry's hand as they followed Griphook to the carts which would lead them to their vaults and just as they sat down they were on their at rate that might of compared to his broom, his first one that was. Jerking forward Harry gripped a hold of the outer rim of the cart as it came to an abrupt halt as Griphook got out of the cart.
"Miss Lovegood please follow me." Griphook bid as he walked up to vault 709, before opening it and allowing the young witch to enter to get what she came for.
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Entering the Vault Luna looked around as she spotted the bag that daddy had described in the letter. Walking over to it she picked it up as she took a peak into it. Looking around Luna noticed that their was two letters, shrunken blanket a gift, the newest addition of The Quibbler and a small pouch. Taking out the letter that was obviously addressed to her Luna carefully opened it as she scanned the letter.
My Dearest Little Moonbeam,
If you are reading this than I am sad to inform you that I could not put of the
interview for the next addition of the quibbler well have an interview from one of
our more prominent investors and as such I will not be home for the holidays. I am
so terribly sorry that I will not be able to celebrate another wonderful year with
you my little moonbeam, but this interview is very important to the paper. Now do
not fret on where you are going to go for Christmas break, because my dear
friend has generously offered to allow you to stay with them and celebrate with
them so I want you to be on your best behavior and do what my friend ask of you
to do. In this bag is a gift and another letter, I want you to hand the letter over to
my friend when you meet them and do not worry they will no what to do and as
for the gift it is not to be opened until Christmas morning. That means no peaking
young lady. I will miss company this holiday my little Moonbeam and I hope you
have a wonderful holiday.
Love, Daddy
PS- the pouch has a little spending money for treats.
Folding the letter back neatly Luna put the letter back as she pulled out the little pouch and put it into her pocket. Looking around Luna noticed a couple books that she wanted to take out. After making a quick note Luna shrunk the bag and put into her shoulder bag, before stepped out of the room with the money she needed.
"Griphook, could it be possible if you could send this items to Hogwarts?" Luna pleasantly spoke up as she smiled dreamily and hummed under breath.
"Of course Miss Lovegood. Now lets move it we still have to visit Mr. Potter's vault." Griphook hurriedly spoke as he took the note from the witch's hand while they returned to the cart as it jerked forward and stopped when they made to Harry's vault. As Harry got out Luna relaxed as she thought about the letter that she had read just moments ago. She was quiet disappointed that she wouldn't be able to spend time with her daddy during the holidays, but at the same time she was excited that her daddy was able to get the important interview. Turning to the side as she felt a hand lay on her shoulder, Luna smiled at the familiar green eyes of Harry.
"Where did you go Luna? It felt like you were million miles away." Harry tentatively stated as he smiled at the dream-like smile that appeared on Luna's face.
"Oh, nothing to worry about Harry. Are you done?" Luna dreamily replied as she hummed one of her favorite songs.
"Yes, I am done with my business here. Let us leave and enjoy the rest of the day." Harry nervously replied as held onto the side when the cart jerked forward. Shaking his head Harry laughed at his nervousness as he knew that Luna was not the one to judge. Slipping his free hand around Luna's shoulder he held on tight as he enjoyed the peaceful calm that seemed to surround them.
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Stepping out of the doors of Gringotts Wizarding Bank Harry and Luna walked down the steps. As Harry looked around he wondered where they should go first, and what would be a great place to visit. Harry knew that Luna wanted to go shopping and he had to admit he too had to do some shopping, before they left Hogwarts, for Christmas break.
"Luna, what would you like to do first?" Harry questioned as he halted at the bottom of the stairs.
"Oh, well" Luna said smiling at him. "I think that we should buy are gifts first, so that we can get it over with and enjoy the rest of the day." Luna hummed in a thoughtful. "Maybe we could stop at stores on the way that catch our interest."
"That sounds brilliant Luna..." Harry exclaimed as he laughed heartily while he continued to stare at Luna. She never cease to amaze him and whenever he was around her he felt lighter, as if all this weight had been lifted off his shoulders.
"Harry do you think we could stop by the junk shop for a while." Luna hummed as she looked to her left.
"That is okay with me I have to visit Gambol and Japes so I can get something for the twins. I kind of owe them one." Harry blushed as he remember why he owed the Weasley twins.
"The Gambol and Japes?" Luna turned her curious eyes on Harry, causing Harry to squirm in the place that he was standing.
"Um, yes... it is err... a joke shop that they like going to, but if you do not want to go." Harry hurriedly answered as he did not want to ruin the day.
"Mmmm... no that sounds like it will be enjoyable." Luna stated without blinking.
"Oh, good...then let us be on are way..." Harry stated as he linked hands Luna and walked down to the stores talking about who they needed to shop for and what they thought the specific person might like. Coming to an halt Harry opened the door as he held it open for Luna only to allow it to shut after he entered after. He had completely forgotten what this store was like since he hadn't been in it in a while and was amazed by the volume in the store. Compared to outside this place was like circus as there seemed to be never ending nose going inside as the products seemed to come to life. Looking towards Luna, Harry was very relieved as she seemed to enjoyed the sights that were around her as her eyes brightened at each object.
"Do you like this place Luna?" Harry spoke up as he looked in Luna's direction.
"It has quiet a few interesting objects."Luna whispered as she scanned the room.
"Hmm... Yes I suppose so, I will only be minute Luna I just have to pick up Fred and George's gift and then we can leave." Harry squeezed Luna's hand before heading to the desk to pick up his gift that he had ordered by mail. Stepping up to the desk he waited for the person behind the cashier to serve him.
"Hello, Sir can I help you?" The clerk asked not really paying attention to who he was serving.
"Yes, I per-ordered a double-box kit of jokes..." Harry calmly replied.
"Name" hurriedly replied.
"Harry Potter." Harry sighed as he watch the clerks head to snap up and become more interested in what was going on around her.
"Oh, wait one moment Mr. Potter I will go get you package." the clerk said sweetly as she went to the back to get the package not believing her luck that she had met Harry Potter. Finding the package she picked it up as she walked back to the front room all the while thinking of what she could do to keep Mister Potter here in the shop for a while longer. As she stopped in her track she finally noticed this girl standing next to Mister Potter who was chatting with him very excitedly as she entwined her hands with his as they leaned in close together. They where the perfect picture of a cute magical couple, but who knew that the-boy-who-lived was seeing someone. Walking forward the clerk put down on the counter a little two hard, which startled the pair as they broke from their conversation.
"And how much will that be Ma'am?" Harry firmly stated as he was peeved with the lady for interrupting his conversation with Luna.
"Five Galleons." The clerk curtly stated as she watched Harry Potter place the galleons on the counter which she swiped up and placed in the register.
"Do you want a bag for your purchase." The clerk ask in an pleasant tone.
"No thank you, I think that I will just shrink and put it in my bag." Harry replied as he pulled his wand out and shrunk it, before placing it into his school bag that he had brought along with him that day.
"Is there anything else I can do for you?" The clerk asked hoping to stall Harry Potter.
"No, thank you." Harry curtly replied as he Luna's hand and made haste for the door.
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Exiting the shop Harry winced. That had not been one of his good experience, but at least Luna didn't seemed phased by how the clerk seemed to act.
"So Luna, lets head to the Junk Shop." Harry suggested as he loosen his grip on Luna's arm as he cradled it while they walked to the Junk Shop. "By the way Luna, I was wondering why you wanted to go to the Junk shop?" Harry question after a very pregnant silence that had surrounded them while they moved through the crowed.
"Oh, I enjoy looking all the different objects in the store, and like Daddy says One man's junk is another man's treasure." Luna ethereal tone.
"Mmm... that does make since..." Harry voiced his thoughts as he and Luna neared the Junk shop and opening the door he followed Luna into the shop and stopped dead in his tracks. The place was overloaded with trinkets and gadgets of the lot to the point that he felt that he was overloaded with from all the objects. Pausing Harry stopped in his tracks as he saw something that made him look twice just to make sure that what he was seeing wasn't a figment of his imagination. As he made his way to the shelves he pick up one of the bookends and studied it. Both the book ends had two wolfs, a dog and a deer, but it had a little damage done to ground where it looked like someone chipped the side off.
"Amazing aren't they..."
Jumping, Harry swirled around to come face to face with an elderly man who was inches from him.
"Yes, um... I was wondering if you could tell me how much the bookends are?" Harry questioned as he averted his eyes his eyes after a while of looking into the intense eyes of the elderly man.
"As a matter of a fact I do... It is two galleons, but if you want all six book ends it will be four galleons for the three bookends. Strange really." The elderly man pondered as he peered over his moon shaped spectacles.
"What is strange?" Harry questioned.
"Well the whole time that I have had these bookends in the shop... no one has shone real interest in them, but you. Which now that I think about it I am quiet thankful. So do you want all three of the bookends, or do you want just the one in your arms." As the elderly man peered over his spectacles at the boy in front of him he waited patiently for the boys answer.
"Can I look at them first." Harry questioned after a long period of time as he watched the elderly man smile before going to a door behind the counter and slip into it. As he waited Luna slipped up to his side holding a couple objects one was a wolf, a grim, and a phoenix.
"Have you found anything Harry?" Luna inquired as she shifted the objects in her hands making sure as not to drop them.
"As a matter of fact I think I have found a greatest gift for Remus." Harry smiled as he slipped his hand into Luna's empty hand.
"It does look perfect for Professor Lupin." Luna remarked as she hummed under her breath while she looked around the room. This place had to been one her favorite shop since she was a little girl and had come here with her mother.
"Ah... good you are still here." The elderly man stepped back up with the other two bookends. "If you would follow me up too the counter so I can add up your purchases and you can pay for them." The elderly man lead the two costumers to the counters as he watched one of his favorite costumer place her stuff on on the counter.
"So who would like to go first."
"Oh um... She can go first... I would like to look at the bookends for a bit, before paying for that. Is that ok Luna?" Harry finished his statement as looked to Luna to see if that was ok with her.
"That sounds find Harry." Luna pleasantly replied as she turned to the elderly man Mr. Waltors and handed him her purchases.
As Harry looked at the three bookends he started to noticed that they all had the same damage on them that look like a small part had been chipped off and as he turned it over he noticed faded writing on the bottom of the book ends. Other than those two things he really like them and knew that these would be the perfect gift for Remus and Sirius, and it would allow him to keep one as well. Looking up he noticed that Luna was done with her purchase and that the elderly man was waiting to help him.
"So, young man are you going to buy the bookends?" Mr. Waltors asked in a friendly voice.
"Yes, I think that I will." Harry pleasantly answered as he handed them over to the elderly man.
"Would you like them put in a bag and or shrunk and put in a box?"
"I think that I would like them shrunk and put in box thank you..." Harry stated as he pulled out four galleons from his bag and handed them over to the elderly man as he watched him put the bookends in their separate box and then shrunk the three boxes before handing them over to him.
"I hope you have a good day Ms. Luna, and you too Mr. Potter." Mr. Waltors smiled as he watched the couple leave his store, with only Mr. Potter looking back when he called him by his last name.
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As Harry and Luna made it out of the story he and she talked about where they should go next as he had felt accelerated and excited about spending more time with Luna. As Luna and he made it from store to store they laughed and talked about everything and nothing. By the time they had made there way to Hogsmeade a couple hours had already past and they had finished all their shopping along with getting know some new things about each other.
"Harry.." Luna spoke... “didn't you comment to Ginny and Dean that we would try to meet up with for a butterbeer?"
"Yes, I did... Unless you wish to head back to Hogwarts." Harry hurriedly replied as he was becoming quiet tired himself.
"No.. I think that I would like to take a break and enjoy some refreshments." Luna softly replied as she took Harry's hand and dragged him off in the direction of The Three Broomsticks, as they neared their destination Harry laughed at Luna's excitement and her cheerful personality made him feel light hearted. As he stepped forward and opened the door for Luna as they made there way in.
"Harry, Luna over here..." Ginny shouted from her spot across from Dean hoping that Harry didn't notice her older brother Ron and his 'date' as she got up and moved to where she was sitting next to Dean. She watched as Luna and Harry made their way towards the table completely missing Ron waving at Harry. Luna looked peaceful and content with Harry as Harry seemed to be less burdened.
"Hi Ginny." Harry spoke up as he allowed Luna to sit down first before sitting down himself. "How was your day?"
"Amazing, Harry. How was your day?" Ginny grinned as she watched Harry take Luna's hand without even looking at her dearest friend.
"I had a wonderful time, and I hope that Luna did too." Harry turned to Luna as he finished his last words.
"I enjoyed myself eminently and I am sad to see the day end." Luna smiled. "By the way Ginny it looks like I will be spending Christmas with one of daddies friends, so I am not sure if we will see each other this Christmas, but maybe we can give each other our gifts early."
"No that is ok... We do not know where you will be staying maybe we will be staying close enough to swap gifts and if not we can do it when we get back to school." Ginny smiled as she watched her brother in the conner of her eye. From the looks of it he did not look to happy, but whatever it was she did not know, nor did she care at the moment.
Turning back to Luna and Harry, Ginny continued to converse with them about their day and what they did. She found out that they had traveled to Gringotts, then went to Fred and George's favorite joke shop, and continued to Luna's favorite shop. After that they had made their way to each story taking their time as they looked around and they had spent a good amount time in the pet store where they had observed the snakes, cats and owls.
"Harry was having a very heated discussion with one of the snakes." Luna piped up as Harry turned a interesting shade of Red. "It was quiet interesting thing to observed."
"It must have been... I almost forgot that Harry could speak to snakes." Ginny giggled as she only paused to order a butterbeer for herself and a pumpkin pastry.
"Is there anything else I can get for you." The waiter asked as she eyed the children who where conversing with each other. They were most likely from Hogwarts on a double date.
"No thank you..." Harry spoke up as he continued talking with Dean and Ginny.
The waitress soon left and returned shortly with four butterbeers, two pastries and two chocolate frogs, before leaving again.
"So did anything unexpected happen with you Ginny?" Luna asked out of the blue.
"No not that I can say..." Ginny started as she went into what Dean and her had done today while they enjoyed their afternoon snack.
As Harry looked up, he groaned at what he saw.
"Well it looks like we better leave, or we might miss our ride back to the school." Harry stood up and place a couple galleons on the table, before helping Luna out of her seat. He could not believe that two hours had passed so quickly.
"Then let us move..." Ginny stated as she got up and started moving to the door as she made sure that she was on Luna's side while Dean hurried up after them catching up and taking Ginny's hand as they made their way to the carriages.
Pulling back Harry and Luna took the end as he allowed Ginny and Dean to take the lead.
"I had a wonderful time Luna and I hope that we can do this again.." Harry pleasantly stated as he took Luna's hand into his swinging it back and forth between their bodies. As he neared the carriages dread entered his heart as he felt sadden that the day was over. Stopping when his hand jerked back he looked back to find Luna standing their in the snow.
"I enjoy myself too Harry." Luna whispered as she smiled at Harry.
Harry grinned widen if that were even possible as he leaned closer and caught Luna's lips in a tender kiss that seemed to last forever. As they broke apart Harry leaned his forehead against Luna's smiling as he hugged her close to him.
"As much as I enjoy holding you Luna I believe that it is time that we go and get into the carriages, before Ginny comes and drags us off by our ears." Harry whispered as he turned back holding Luna a little closer, as they made their way to the carriage he thought of all the wonderful things that had happened lately.
Opening the carriage door Harry helped Luna up into the carriage, before entering himself just in time for the carriage to jerk forward as they made their way back to Hogwarts. Harry smiled as he listened to the girls talks as he wrapped his arm around Luna's waist as he pulled her closer to himself.
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Dear Readers,
Thankyou for waiting for the udates. Chapter four will be up soon as it is finished and I will work on Chapter five.
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Lovegood, Mrs. (d. circa 1990): Married to the editor of The Quibbler, mother of Luna, who says she was 'a quite extraordinary witch' who liked to experiment. Killed when one of her spells went badly wrong; Luna, who saw the accident happen, was 9 years old at the time (OP38). Mrs. Lovegood looked something like her daughter (DH21). This is the only information that I could get on Luna's mother. It did not say who her family was before she was married to Mr Xenophilius Lovegood. Nor did it say if she was a muggleborn, halfblood, and Pureblood. So I am going to make that part up.
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HARRY POTTER MONEY: 1 Galleon 17 Sickles 493 Knuts.
1. Gold Galleon: about 10 dollors, more or less US7.33
2. Silver Sickle: about US0.43
3. Bronze Knut: 0.01
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~ I found a beta:Mukuro Meki to help me with the story.
I hope you enjoy chapter three and I will be working on the next chapter as soon as I can. If any question comes up I will try to answer them to the best of my ability.
Angelstar aka Laura-shi