Elastic Hearts ~(Harry Potter Fanfiction) Nuna~Completed

The Weird Feeling

(Luna's Pov)
Ginny and I were walking towards Hogsmeade. I normally didn't like to go there, since I often ran into Pansy, who was less than nice. But today, Ginny begged me to go, and I agreed.

The leaves were falling, making it a crisp, autumn afternoon. It was still a little chilly, so I wore my cap and scarf. I took both of my mittens, in the case I run into Neville again.

Neville was very nice. Whenever I was around him, I got this odd, fluttery feeling in my stomach. Probably wrackspurts up to no good.

Ginny looked at me. "You look a little distracted, Luna. What's wrong?" I tucked my wand behind my ear. "Oh, nothing. Just thinking a bit."

We walked into the Three Broomsticks, and we both ordered a butterbeer. After we sat down, I cleared my throat.

"Ginny? I was wondering if I could ask you something."

Ginny put down her butterbeer. "Mhm?"

I bit my lip. "Have you ever gotten this weird feeling? Like when you're around someone? It's probably wrackspurts, but I'm not sure."

Ginny leaned forward suddenly looking intrigued, and almost a little mischievous. "I have. Why do you ask?" She raised an eyebrow.

"I get the feeling sometimes when I'm by- wait, you know he feeling?" Ginny waved me off. "Yes, yes, where are you when you get this feeling?"

I pursed my lips. "I get it when I'm by Neville. Is that normal? Why do I get it when I'm around Neville?"

Ginny looked excited. "What do you feel like when you're around him?"

I tapped my chin. "I feel rather elated...but I also seem to blush. And I get this feeling in my stomach, like its full of butterflies. That can't be normal, can it?"

Ginny squealed. "Luna, I think you fancy Neville!" I began to stammer. "I-I do? That can't be!" I found my face grew hot, and I looked down.

Ginny took my hands in hers. Her eyes were kind, and I looked into them. "It's nothing to be ashamed of, Luna. I think it's adorable!"

I looked at the table. It seemed to suddenly be very interesting. "I just...what if he doesn't like me back?" I noticed how timid and quiet the question was.

Ginny's eyes went up sympathetically, and then shot up with an idea. "Luna, maybe you should just be friends with him for now. And if you think he likes you back, then-" she smiled hugely. "Then go for it!"

I couldn't help but smile. "Thank you, Ginny. I've never had that much experience with boys. They all think I'm a Loony."

Ginny rolled her eyes. "Trust me, Luna. Only stupid Malfoy thinks that. Besides, he's only a bloke. You don't need to care what he thinks, trust me."

Ginny finished her butterbeer. "Now I better go up to do homework. I'll see you at the next DA meeting. Be careful with Umbridge in charge now."

I nodded a goodbye, and then stayed, still drinking my butterbeer. I stared out the window thoughtfully. Maybe Ginny was right.

Maybe I did like Neville.

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Hey all! Sorry the chapter was kind of short. Anywho, I'll update the next one soon as I can.

-Clo