Elastic Hearts ~(Harry Potter Fanfiction) Nuna~Completed

After Herbology

(Neville's Pov)
I walked out of the greenhouses, feeling happy. I felt I'd done well in Herbology. It was still September, and I was a little chilled as I trudged up towards Hogwarts. I wrapped my scarf a little tighter around my neck, and shivered.

I hoped I wouldn't have to see Malfoy and his gang. They've been giving me more trouble lately, especially since I've been carrying more plants with me.

The path was a little bumpy as I walked. My foot caught on a rock, and I slipped and slammed on the ground hard, dirt getting all over me. "Ow.." My face grew hot. Hopefully no one saw me. I rubbed my head, and slowly got up, brushing the dirt off of me.

"Are you alright, Neville?" A airy voice came from behind me. I jumped, and turned to see Luna with her hat and scarf. She waved a gloved hand, smiling a little.

"That was quite the fall." Luna looked concerned, tilting her head. "I'm okay, Luna. Thanks for asking. Why are you down here?" Luna came up next to me, cheerfully walking alongside as I headed towards the castle. "I was visiting the thestrals. I saw you come out of the greenhouse, and thought I could walk back up to the castle with you."

I couldn't help but smile. "Thanks, Luna. I could use some company." She smiled back. "You look a little cold, Neville. Here." Luna took off one of her gloves, and gave it to me. "At least one of your hands will be warm."

I pulled it over my left hand. "Thanks again. But what about your other hand?" Luna seemed to stare off into space for a moment. "I'll be alright. Hm, what about this?" She casually wrapped her fingers around my ungloved hand. "There...better?"

My face turned red. My hand did feel warmer, even though I was holding Luna's.

"Uh-yeah, actually." Maybe it was just a friendly thing.

"Good." Luna said happily, and looked ahead towards the castle while we walked.

When we finally were in Hogwarts, I slipped my hand out of hers, and gave Luna back her glove. "Thanks, Luna. I'll see you later."

Luna smiled again. "No problem, Neville."

"Hey, Loony. What's up with you and klutz?"

I turned to see Malfoy, with Crabbe and Goyle. I set my jaw.

"G-go away, Malfoy."

He sneered. "M-maybe I'll s-stay, Neville. I asked you a question: What's up with you two?" He faked a gasp. "What a scandal. Klutz and Loony are, oh my god, together."

Luna pulled on my arm. "Come on, Neville. We should go." I gave Malfoy one more hard look, and then turned around.

I heard Malfoy mumble, and before I could turn around, I felt a cold sensation come over me. My tongue curled back, and I couldn't speak.

I looked over at Luna, and she gasped. "The tongue-tying curse!"

Malfoy laughed. "Have fun on your date." He walked away, laughing with Crabbe and Goyle. I would retort, but I couldn't.

My tongue felt weird inside my mouth. Luna muttered to herself, and looked at me sympathetically.

"I'm sorry Neville. It'll be a while before your mouth starts working again. Are you alright?" I nodded, still trying to uncurl my tongue.

Luna squeezed my hand gently. "Malfoy's rotten. You don't deserve this." She bit her lip, and whispered, "Probably has a case of wrackspurts."
I smiled a little.

Luna took me back to the Fat Lady portrait. She talked about nargles, and wrackspurts, and crumple-horned snorkacks the whole time. I didn't mind, though it was a little weird.

By then, my tongue was slowly starting to uncurl. My words were stammered and not very clear, so I just didn't talk.

Luna suddenly gave me a quick hug. "See you another time at the DA." She waved goodbye, and began going back to the Ravenclaw tower.

I waved as well, and I felt my face go hot as she left.

I heard the portrait open behind me, and Ginny walked out. "Hey Neville. What's up?"

"N-nothing j-just was h-hanging out w-with Luna."

I smiled at Ginny, and climbed back into the portrait hole.

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Hey bros! This is my first Nuna fanfic, and I hope it doesn't suck XD anyway, the first chapter is a little cheesy, but it'll get better. Thanks for reading!

-Clo