Elastic Hearts ~(Harry Potter Fanfiction) Nuna~Completed

Elastic Hearts

(Luna's Pov)
Neville and I were in a train compartment together. We were headed home, after a long year of Hogwarts.

A lot has happened since the battle at The Department Of Mysteries. Umbridge was suspended. Fudge accepted You-Know-Who was back. And the end of the year came by in a blur.

I stared out the window at the passing sights. Neville was reading a book, his eyes scanning the pages.

I sighed, and took out the Quibbler. I read for a little bit, until I noticed Neville was looking at me.

"Is there a problem?" I said confused. Neville shook his head. "No. I was just wondering: what are you doing for the summer?"

I shrugged. "I dunno. I'll probably help my father with the Quibbler. Maybe practice spells. Look for Nargles or wrackspurts. Depends, really. And you?"

Neville chewed his lip. "Not much, really. Maybe practice spells."

There was silence for a bit. "Neville?" "Hm?"

I wrung my hands. "I dunno what's gonna happen to us next year. I dunno what's gonna happen the year after that. Neville, no matter what good we do, I don't think people will accept us. We're outcasts. We're different. So it automatically makes us targets for bullies. Will we be alright? I mean, in the future?"

Neville stayed silent. And then, he spoke softly.

"That's the beauty of it."

I was throughly confused. And that's saying something.

Neville smiled.

"You see Luna, it's true. We're bullied. We're outcasts. We don't fit in right. And we don't know what's gonna happen to both of us. But, we'll just have to take it when step at a time. You're beautiful. And I love you. And I know you love me too. So, in the end, we'll be fine. If I have you, and you have me, nothing will get in our way. We have elastic hearts. And this elastic heart-" he pointed to his chest. "-was meant for this one."

He put a gentle hand on my heart.

"Do you love me, Luna?" I nodded, feeling elated and ridiculously happy.

"Then I got all I need."

I felt so happy, and also nearly brought to tears by what he said. I leaned forward, and I kissed him. I kissed that amazing boy, and he kissed me back.

He wrapped his arms around my waist, and I wrapped my arms around him in embrace. I kissed him, my lips feeling tingly as they touched his. Our lips moved in sync, and we stayed there. Two beautiful elastic hearts.

The train whistle blew, and to my disappointment, we broke the kiss. Neville was grinning, his cheeks cherry red.

We stepped off onto Platform 9 3/4. I saw my father, waiting by the train. I waved to him, and turned back to Neville.

"Promise to send a letter everyday...and feel free to visit."

Neville smiled. "Yeah. You too."

I hugged him tightly, almost afraid of letting go. When I did, he kissed my forehead. "I'll see you again, Luna."

I smiled, and pulled away. I waved goodbye, and walked to my father. He gave me a knowing grin, and I playfully nudged him. I watched Neville leave with his grandmother.

"Goodbye, my elastic heart." I whispered.

The End