Alohamora {Harry Potter Fanfic}

Chapter 15 {unedited}

The weeks passed by slowly. James avoided me and I avoided him. I mostly hung out with Aiyanna during the day. I hid either in the library or girls dormitory at night. My classes always ended in homework. Whenever there was a long lecture on class, I looked back to see what James was doing. He was usually staring into space, but a few times I caught him starring back at me.

The weeks slowly turned into months. The December weather quickly came and engulfed the beautiful fall weather. I always wore my Gryffindor scarf whenever I went outside. I was about to go with Aiyanna to sign up to stay at Hogwarts over the holidays when a random person told me to go to the Headmistress's office. I told Aiyanna to wait for me in the common room.

I walked slowly towards the Griffin which led to her office. She was already standing by the Griffin. "Luna, I'm sorry to have to tell you the bad news, but your mother was kidnapped last night," she said calmly. I sat down in the middle of the hallway, my legs were shaking I couldn't stand up. Tears were welling up in my eyes and I felt guilty, like I kidnapped her.

"Would you like to stay at Hogwarts for the holidays," the headmistress asked me, snapping me back to attention. Then I realized I wouldn't be able to go home for Christmas.

"Yeah, sure," I mumbled.

"Then you better go sign up, just so I remember," she said sweetly. I stood up and nodded. I walked away with my head in my hands. My mom isn't here for me, she's gone.

Suddenly, I ran into someone. I looked up to apologize, but realized who it was.

"What's the matter," James asked, worried.

"Um, my mom was kidnapped and I have to stay at Hogwarts for Christmas," I couldn't hold back my tears anymore. James pulled me into his arms and hugged me tight. I cried into his chest. After a lot of tears, I calmed down and James let go of me.

"Hey, why don't you stay with my family for the holidays," his voice wavered nervously.

I thought for awhile. "Sure," I said and wipes away the remaining tears.

"Great! I'll send an owl to my parents!" And James ran off to the owlry. I smiled to myself and started to walk back towards the common room. Maybe, since my mom's gone, I can be with James. No, I can't and why would I even think that! I just need to rest.