The other Potter boy

Luna Lovegood

Faith blinked and sat up. She recognised the familiar smell of the Hospital wing and looked around. The place was silent. James was asleep on a chair to her left and Rose and Albus snuggled up on the bed behind. Faith turned to look right and saw Luna Lovegood sat reading a vintage edition of the Quibbler, Upside-down. Her blue eyes twinkled as the scanned across the pages and her dirty blonde hair fell smoothly over her shoulder.

“Hello.” Luna said in her dreamy voice, putting the Quibbler down “That was quite a fall you had.”

“What happened?” Faith croaked as Luna passed her a glass of water

“That Lestrange girl hit a bludger at you and knocked you out.” Luna told her, light-heartedly

“Did we win?” Faith asked after taking a sip of water.

“Oh yes! James caught the snitch almost straight after you fell, hasn’t left you side since.” Luna said with a smile. Faith blushed.

“I enjoyed your comentry.”

“Haha, yeah well some how I don’t think McGonagall will be inviting me back, They’re talking about asking Harry next time.” Luna laughed, Faith nodded in agreement.

“Lily and Paulina will be so upset.” Faith sighed, as James let out a loud grunt and turned over. Luna and Faith giggled.

“Faith.” Luna began “I know he’s strong and intelligent but take care of James. He’s Strong-Willed and Over-Protective. He needs someone there who can save him from himself, stop him doing something stupid” Luna told Faith, and for the first time since Faith had met her sounded like she was talking sense

“I will.” Faith whispered as James woke up.

“Faith!” He exclaimed “How are you feeling?”

“I’m good, slight headache.” Faith replied

“Slight? You fractured you skull!” James almost yelled, going on to explain every detail of everything that had happened since the match. “Anyway Luna’s staying till tomorrow so she can still come to the after party! We post-poned it just for you!” James finished, but Faith was already asleep again.

The next day Faith was well enough to enjoy the party James had planned for her. Somehow (probably through his dad) james had managed to hire 90’s wizarding rock band, the weird sisters!

“What is going on here?” Proffessor Longbottom yelled above the noise. The weird sisters stopped playing and the crowd of Gryffindors all turned to look at their head of year.

“Sir, Faith was injured yesterday so we post-poned the party.” Rose explained. Proffessor Longbottom sighed.

“Well party’s over, all of you off to bed.”  James and Faith started to help some of their class mates pack away, as First years collapsed onto the armchairs, second years fell asleep on the stairs and other students fell asleep wherever the nearest comfey spot was. Professor Longbottom sighed and shook his head.

“We’re sorry Uncle Nev, we really are!” Rose apoligised, calling their teacher by the name they all called him at home.

“Its okay.” Neville said, picking up Honeydukes wrappers off the floor. “Luna!” he exclaimed at the sight of his old friend “Y-your still here?” He stutted

“Yeah, James invited me to the party.” Luna said dreamily helping one of the weird sisters pack away the amplifiers.

“Oh, are you staying the night, I’m sure I can sort something out for you.”  Neville offered

“That would be nice.” Luna mused. Neville sighed, and pulled James aside

“James, how do you ask a girl out?” He hissed                                                                                 

“Flowers are nice!” Faith hinted

“I dunno, just ask her.” James said. Neville nodded and walked over to Luna.

“Erm, Luna? I I was, err, just, err, w-wondering if maybe you’d, err, like to go for dinner with me. Y’know three broomstcks…” He trailed off

“Sure.” Luna turned to face him, grinning from ear to ear “When?” James and Faith laughed, as James conjoured up a bouquet of Roses.

“For you!” He said, making Faith laugh even harder.