The Lion and the Eagle {Huna}

Chapter 7

Saturday came quicker than Harry expected and after a week of rain and storms, the weather had miraculously cleared. Harry dressed with more care than he usually would, before remembering who he was having butterbeer with. Luna Lovegood wouldn't care what he was wearing.

After throwing on a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt, Harry attempted to flatten his hair. Just before he was about to leave, an owl flew through his window holding a letter in its beak.

It was a very beautiful owl with silvery feathers and gold eyes and Harry guessed its owner wore delicate clothes and kept up their appearance diligently.

Dear Harry,

The letter began in a sloped, curly handwriting. Wondering who it was from, Harry began to read the short letter.

It has been too long since we have seen each and I must insist we have coffee soon. I know how busy you've been and I want to hear all about your new job.

Funnily, our a lack of time together isn't why I have written to you. My sister, Gabrielle, is coming to London-

So the letter was from Fleur!

-and she has insisted to see you. You don't need to feel obliged to come see her, but I know how much you love Victoire and she will definitely be delighted to see one of her uncles.

Elle will be arriving this Thursday and will only be done for a few days. It would mean the world to her if you came down.

Hope you have a lovely day, please send your answer with Aphrodite (my owl).

Love, Fleur xoxo

Harry quickly wrote a reply saying he would be delighted to visit his niece and Fleur's sister, who he had pulled from the lake in the tri-wizard tournament so many years ago. Giving the quickly written note to the owl, Harry stuffed Fleur's letter hastily into his pocket and jogged out the door.

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Luna was sitting at table for two in the Three Broomsticks when Harry entered the pub, still feeling slightly nauseous after the apparition.

She was looking out the window, with a far-away expression that was slightly different to her usually dreamy one.

"Hi Harry," Luna said, standing to greet Harry.

Harry hugged Luna and nervously flattened his hair. "You look nice," Harry said, truthfully. Luna's dirty blonde hair was plaited and she had swapped her radish earrings for a necklace of small pink beads. Harry was sure they meant something to the girl and didn't ask, since Luna's explanation often became long stories about far off countries Harry assumed were on the border with Narnia. Meaning they didn't exist.

Luna was wearing a pale blue dress with a design of bubbles and white boots with many buckles and tassels which bounced when she moved. The outfit somehow managed to encompass her quirky personality more completely then a hundred words would ever.

"I'll go get the drinks," Harry said, grinning at Luna who smiled and sat back down in her seat.

When Harry returned with two frothy mugs of butterbeer, Luna was writing in a small notebook. "What's that?" He asked as he placed down the drinks.

Luna smiled slightly and said, "I'm writing a book,"

This statement made Harry both curious and confused, "Is it a novel or something else?"

"It's going to be a children's book, about all the creatures me and my father hunt for." Luna was beginning to look excited which Harry found quite endearing.

Harry thought the book was actually a very good idea, only children, with such open minds and wild imaginations would believe in Luna's creatures. "That's a really great idea," He said, "I hope I can read it when it's finished."

Luna smiled brightly, "Of course!" She said enthusiastically, "I'd love if you read it!"

Harry smiled and took a sip of his butterbeer, "How long have you been writing?" He asked in interest.

Luna thought for a moment, putting her head on one side and looking into the distance. "Probably... Two months..." She thought again then nodded, "Yes that sounds about right. I only write in my spare time, otherwise I'd never get any of my work done."

Harry nodded; Luna worked with her father on the Quibbler a quirky and completely ridiculous magazine which was filled with odd stories that had no basis in facts. "I think it's a great idea,"

Luna looked so happy Harry wondered if she was about to cry. Her face glowing with pleasure, Luna sipped her butterbeer.

"How's your job going? I hope the jinx hasn't started up yet," Luna asked sincerely.

"What jinx," Harry asked with a grin. Luna and her imagination would always make him smile.

Luna's eyes widened and she began to talk, explaining in depth about the 'jinx of the Seeker's'. Apparently there was a jinx around every seeker position in the country. According to Luna, Ludo Bagmen had placed it on the position after he fell out with the seeker of his old team.

"What does the jinx do to the seekers?" Harry asked, smiling as he sipped his butterbeer.

"Oh all sorts," Luna exclaimed, wide eyed. "Sometimes really little things like never being able to pick up money off the streets, other times it's more serious things like having large groups of people out to kill you."

"I can't imagine what that's like," Harry joked making Luna laugh loudly. It was the same long, loud laugh she used whenever she found something truly funny, like the day they met on the train going to Hogwarts.

When Luna stopped laughing, she took another sip of butterbeer before continuing to explain the jinx.

It was whilst she was listing the people who had fallen under the jinx, Harry has an idea. "Luna," He interrupted when she drew breath.

"Yes," she asked, not looking annoyed in the slightest by the interruption.

"Why don't you put all this into your book to?" Harry said proudly, "All your theories and ideas? As well as your creatures."

Luna looked thoughtfully at him with her large eyes, "That is a brilliant idea."

Harry couldn't know how much his interest meant to Luna, couldn't really understand how grateful she was for his interest. He'd never truly realise what his support of her did.

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