The Dreamy Redhead (A Linny fanfiction)

Chapter 13

Ginny POV:

I look at Luna and hesitate for a second before speaking in a slightly choked voice.

"Everyone, we have something to tell you."

 I sit with Ron, Harry, Hermione and George, my mom and dad, and Luna's dad, who's come here for Luna's last few days of summer. They all look at each other a little anxiously, before looking back at me. I exchange a look with Luna, trying to decide who should say it. Luna narrows her eyes at me, but my eyes widen and I try to shake my head subtly. Wow, aren't you the girl who stood up for Luna? And now you're chickening out? 

Luna takes a deep breath and closes her eyes. "Luna and I- we're dating."

I look around at everyone's expressions. Hermione looks ecstatic, grinning at us. Harry and Ron exchange surprised looks. George lifts his eyebrows, and suddenly nods, piecing our behaviors together. My mom and dad look at Luna's dad, and they all smile. Harry turns to me.

"I never knew, guys!" he says in an odd strained sort of voice.

"That was kinda the point," I say. To my intense embarrassment, I see Luna and I both turn red.

"That explains a lot," George says, before smiling at Luna. "I'm sure Luna will be a great addition to our family!"

"We aren't that deep into our relationship," Luna mumbles.

"Well, it's very nice to have you in our family!" My mom says. My dad gives her an approving nod.

"Luna, my dear, why haven't you told me?"

"Oh, well, I might have thought you would've disapproved of us or something," Luna says.

"Oh, my Luna, I'm glad you're in a relationship! Especially with this young lady," Luna's dad says, shaking my hand. I nod at him.

"Well, congrats, guys!" Ron says, and I feel my heart lift. Of all people, I thought Ron would disapprove of us the most, but I'm glad that he approves.

"Well, shall we have a toast, then?" Luna's dad says. He conjures many glasses into the air, and I grab one with everyone else. "To Luna and Ginny!"

"Luna and Ginny!" Everyone exclaims. Luna and I grin ear to ear, both still slightly pink, and we drink our glass with delight. We dissolve into conversation, before dad grabs a newspaper. I watch his expression turn into concern.

"Are you ok, dad?" Ron says, seeing his expression.

"Look, I think they're coming for us. Lucius Malfoy and the others. Looks like they want to avenge You-Know-Who's wish."

Everyone looks at Harry, who turns pink. "Why?"

"Well, you'd except him to not try to find you anymore, because they can clearly tell that you're more powerful than the Dark Lord. Especially since-" he squints at the paper, "Their son, Draco, seems to have a sort of attachment to you. Is this true?"

There is silence in the room, that's only broken by Harry's stutters. He's wearing an expression equivalent to performing something to an audience without remembering anything. "Well- er- I-  he- we- er-"

Harry catches my expression, and he sighs. "I guess I'm letting out all my secrets too. Guys, there's a reason that Draco's having a kind of attachment to me. I- he- we're dating."

A moment of silence in the room, only broken by my gasping. "So that's who've you've been seeing?"

"Y-Yes, I guess," he says, looking uncomfortable.

"Well- great!" Ron says, patting him on the back.

"Congrats!" Hermione and Luna say together. My parents are smiling at each other and next thing, everyone is hugging Harry, who's grinning ear to ear.

"I thought you guys would hate me or something!" he says.

"Listen, if anything, Draco is kinda bad. But he's done good things, or at least tried to, and he was very foolish in following his dads footsteps. Actually, if you think about, I bet you that Lucius is a verbally abusive father, that's what made him grow into what he's become." I say thoughtfully.

"Yeah, you're probably right."

"How about another toast?" Luna's dad says, refilling our glasses and saying, "To Harry and Draco!"

"Harry and Draco!" Everyone exclaims. This time, Harry's the one grinning.

"How do you feel? Telling everyone, I mean," I ask him.

"I feel- great, I guess."

I sit with him a moment, before smiling at Luna.

"Me too."