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Hopping Mad (The Last Loony)

By 666olovraM

Revenge. It was all about Revenge.

Harry was going to make Luna pay for what she had done to him. Luna smiled and whispered. "It's just us now. No more Hermione or Ginny or Cho just us."

"You murdered my friends!" Harry roared.

"No I just gave them weed." Luna replied. "They won't be bothering us for a couple of hours."

"Oh..."

"Yep..."

"Do you have any left over."

"Want to get baked and ride the Thestral's?"

"Do I!"

Sorry due to a recent drug problem (Pot heads) the writer hired to finish the rest of this tale has been sacked.

Scorpius stared at the Apple in his hand in horror, as a dark voice uttered. " Harry Potter never told you what happened to your Mother."

"He told me enough." Scorpius roared at the ripening fruit. "He told me you killed her"

"No." The Apple uttered ominously. "I...am you Mother."

"No...That's not true. That's impossible."

Search your feelings you know it's true."

No seriously that's impossible. You're a Fucking apple you couldn't possibly be my Mother. This is stupid, who came up with this dreck. I'm going to my trailer to use this script to wipe my-

We are dreadfully sorry for this. Those responsible for sacking the Writer who have just been sacked have been sacked.

Including the majestik møøse

A Møøse once bit my sister... No really!

She was Karving her initials on the møøse

With the sharpened end of an interspace tøøthbrush

Given her by Svenge - her brother-in-law -

An Oslo dentist and star of many Norwegian møvies:

"The Høt Hands of an Oslo Dentist",

"Fillings of Passion",

"The Huge Mølars of Horst Nordfink

The Writer of the story who hired the writer to continue the story after the other writer had been sacked, wish it to be known that they have just been sacked. Instead Marvolo666 is back to finish the story himself. He would like to warn you that things are going to get weird and thanks Monty Python for not suing as he is sure they dreadfully need the money.

Nargles out

Hopping Mad (This Ball is Bouncing)

By Marvolo666

Beta Read by Mrxdeathx808

Part 4: Great Balls of Fire (The Wicked Witch of Yule)

"Everybody, it is time for the Yule Ball to begin, please rise as the four Champions and their dates open the ball for the first dance."

Harry nodded as Luna wrapped an arm around his shoulder to stand up. Luna didn't need this much attention but wasn't going turn down a gesture that brought her closer to Harry. Still, dancing was going to be a problem. Even without the broken leg, being near Harry was making Luna feel faint.

As the four Champions and their dates entered the circle. Luna uttered softly. "I don't think I can dance Harry."

"Don't worry I have a plan. Just follow my lead." Harry whispered as he looked down the hall. and to the bulbous eyes of a very tipsy house elves.

Dobby saw Harry Potter wink to Dobby and Dobby nodded back. Dobby had a most important mission, and Dobby knew if Dobby failed then Dobby would be viciously beaten...by Dobby. This would be bad, because Harry Potter doesn't like it when Dobby hurts Dobby so Dobby has to do the mission and keep Harry Potter happy. Dobby is worried however as Dobby is very drunk.

Dobby focused as much as he could and with a snap of his fingers appeared behind the band, a manic grin spreading across the odd House elf's face.

Harry was suddenly rather nervous, realizing that maybe he should've been more involved in his Godfathers plan. In fact the only people who knew what was going to happen was was Dobby and Sirius Black himself.

In fact Dobby was hissing into a mirror and not liking what he was hearing, vanishing the mirror Dobby shook his head. Then he snapped his fingers.

Dumbledore stood and raised his wand to the band. "Let the Yule Ball begin."

Harry grinned as he held Luna in his arms. "And here we go."

The strings began to play, and the the Champions began to waltz with their dates...while Harry simply stood there with Luna. Harry looked around nervously while Luna smiled obliviously. Only 5 seconds in people were already beginning to point at the stagnant couple when a horrible screeching filled the Great hall. What was once beautiful and gorgeous music was now the horrible sound of screeching violins.

The musicians halted their atrocious playing and examined their instruments. Percy ran to them in a mild panic and hissed "What the heck is going on? You do realize if anything goes wrong Mr Crouch will have my head and my job."

"Mr. Weasley, it's not our fault. The strings on the Violins snapped." The band leader exclaimed. "All the strings have snapped."

Ludo Bagman heard this and dressed the students. "Are apologies for the delay, we will postpone the formal dance until latter i the ball. In the meantime I would like to introduce to you the Twisted Sisters...I'm sorry I meant to say The weird sisters."

Many students groaned while of cheered as the pop rock band stepped onto the stage and began performing a 80's that made Harry frown. "Isn't this a Muggle song..."

Luna nodded with a smile. "Most Magical acts are rip offs of successful muggle bands. It all started with Stubby Boardman and the Hob Goblins. I actually liked them, it's a shame Stubby was wrongfully imprisoned for being a Death Eater."

"They do that a lot don't they." Harry muttered before shrugging, the floor was filled with dancing people. Harry slowed down his nerves before turning to Luna. He nervously took Luna back into his arms and slowly began to sway, Luna's eyes sparkled as she met Harries eyes. It was a simple dance, they hardly moved, but to Luna it felt magical.

After a minute of nervous smiles Harry heard someone invisible whisper into his ear. "Dobby sorry about wrecking music, but Paddyfoot said he needed a delay do to compicutions..."

Luna tilted her head. "You mean complications?"

Dobby nodded though none saw this before popping off Harry's shoulder. Luna smiled brightly. "Wow...I've never spoken to a Nargle before."

Harry smiled though managed to hold back the laugh. "That was my friend Dobby, he's an house elf."

Luna giggled. "Oh I assumed from the wrackspurts around his head. Wrackspurts and Nargles go together like Snorkacks and horns."

Harry just smiled and nodded though he honestly didn't have a clew what she was talking about. He hopped he didn't get Percy fired, even if he was a stick in the mud, he hoped his Godfather wasn't risking getting captured to pull this prank. He hopped the prank didn't end up killing anyone...

Luna touched his face gently and Harry found himself forgetting about all his worries. " You worry to much. Ignore the Wrackspurts Harry."

Harry grinned and nodded as he focused on the sweet girl in his arms. Luna blushed but smiled. This night was about her, Harry wasn't sure how he felt about the girl, but he knew he really liked her and if nothing else this was the start of a beautiful friendship. As happy as Luna seemed he remembered how small and sad she looked locked in that broom cupboard. He recognized the pain in her eyes and something in him wanted to make sure she never looked or felt that way again.

Luna put too much weight on her bad foot and nearly stumbled when Harry caught her. Luna beamed and leaned against Harry's chest, refusing to let go. Harry blushed but wrapped his arms around her protectively, he hopped this moment would never end.

After a few songs they parted and Harry led her to a table where punch was being served. Harry helped Luna into a seat and quickly grabbed some drinks. When he returned he saw Ginny and Neville had joined her. Neville looked at the dancers almost sadly while Ginny and Luna whispered too each over. Harry gave Luna her drink and offered Ginny his. Ginny smiled but declined though Neville grabbed the drink and chugged it.

Harry saw Hermione dancing with Krum and smiled to her. Hermione smiled back waving at the 4 from the dancefloor. Ginny grabbed Neville's hand and dragged him back onto the dance floor, while the poor boy looked at Harry pleadingly. Harry laughed at the reaction before turning to Luna. "You having fun."

"I'm having a magical time Harry." Luna smiled brightly before sighing as she over her shoulder. "I wish Ginny was just as happy."

Harry looked back at Ginny and saw her eyes looking down. Luna whispered to Harry. "Ginny isn't with the person she wants to be, Neville is just taking her so she could come at all."

Harry glance down at Luna. "It isn't me is it?"

"No." Luna answered to Harry's relief. "She likes you, but realizes you're not the person she thought you were and more importantly, she isn't the person she thought she was."

Harry smiled sadly his eyes glancing towards Cho, the girl who only a week ago he would've killed to go here with and was now glaring at Luna. "Love is complicated sometimes, isn't it."

Luna giggled and Harry couldn't help but love the sound. "Oh Harry, love is simple, it is people who are complicated."

Harry looked deep in thought at the dancing people before looking back at Luna. "I think you might be onto something there Luna."

Luna blushed before meeting Harry's eyes with a playful smirk. "I am a Ravenclaw you know. Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure."

Harry chuckled before standing and offering Luna his hand. Luna took it with a bright smile and they both made their way back to the dance floor.

As the couple danced closely another pair of eyes were glaring at the happy couple. "Who does she think she is. Preaching Ravenclaw philosophy to him, sharing in the cheaters spotlight. This should be our night, not theirs."

"I don't have a problem with them." The other person uttered as stared at the couple. "I think they are really sweet...really...really...sweet. "

"Get it together Cedric. It's bad enough to gawking over the Veela, I swear to Merlin you're worse than a Cornish pixie." Cho hissed at her date. "I'm sick of being in their shadow. From Harry's cries for attention to Loony's Lunacy costing us more house points then I can ever earn. You know what she said her first class at Hogwarts. She said that House points were worthless and simply a means to turn students against each over in order to keep us in lines. Well I'll show her worthless."

"That's sweet." Cedric muttered distracted as he looked over to the Veela. "So many sweet people here."

Cho huffed with frustration and slapped him. "Snap out of it and follow the plan Cedric or I'll dump you faster than a Unicorns fart."

Meanwhile Harry and Luna were dancing while Harry tried to make casual conversation. "So...what music do you like. You mention this Stubby guy and his band, "

Luna grinned. "Stubby Boardman mimicked Elvis and sang popular rock songs until his his alter ego was arrested, since then the Hob Goblins have played Beatles songs...there not very good I'm afraid. Hopefully they will get back together, Stubby didn't even get a trial."

Harry frowned at this. "Man the same thing happened to my Godfather."

"You mean Notorious Mass Murder Sirius Black?" Luna hummed in one breath. "Well that makes sense since they are the same people."

Harry exclaimed with frustration. "He's not a mass murder, he's innocent...hold on, what do you mean the same person?"

Luna smiled her conspiracy smile and whispered. "It was just in the Quibbler. Dad interview a Witch, who knew a Witch, who knew a Wizard who dated the second cousin of the Hob Goblins drummer, that Stubby Boardman was really Sirius Black."

Harry stared at Luna bewildered. "Luna, I try to keep an open mind on the things you tell me, but I can promise you. Sirius Black is not a Rock singer, he sounds like he smoked 50 cigarettes. I know the guy trust me Luna, there is no way in Heaven or Hell, that Sirius Black is secretly a rock star."

Luna shrugged as she tilted her head. "It's always good to keep an open mind but never say never Harry."

"Technically I didn't say never, I just said no way." Harry said after a moment causing Luna to laugh again. Harry felt a warmth come over him and suddenly said. "Your cute when you laugh."

Luna blushed brightly and Harry did the same. Luna softly whispered. "I think your cute too."

After a moment of unnerving silence, Harry quickly spoke to change the subject. "How did you know Sirius was my Godfather."

Luna looked confused. "It's common knowledge Harry. Just like Malfoy's muggle half brother, Krum's sexuality, and Newton Scamander's involvement in the War against Grindelwald."

"Oh yes...Sometimes I Like to forget I'm famous. So Scamander fought against Grindelwald?"

One Mississippi Two Mississippi Three Mississippi.

"Yes he even wrote a book about it. He's working on a sequel as a matter of fact." Luna answered before frowning ever so slightly. "Are you OK Harry?"

Four Mississippi Five Mississippi Six Mississippi.

"What did you just say?" Harry uttered slowly

"There's a sequel coming out called The Cri-"

"No about Krum? About his Sexuality?" Harry hastily whispered glancing at the Seeker in question and his date.

Luna looked undeterred. "Well even though Quidditch has don't ask don't tell policies due to the Global Quidditch federation being run by Russian Goblins. It's still common knowledge that Krum is dating his his Durmstrang roommate Gaston Wolf.

"So you are saying Krum is gay?" Harry uttered as things began to fall into place.

"Yes, I thought you knew, everyone knows actually." Luna answered like she was speaking to a child. "As gay as Dumbledore."

"Dumbledore is gay too!? Harry exclaimed before glancing at the Hogwarts Headmaster, dancing with Mcgonagall while dressed in bright purple robes and a emerald pointed hat. "Actually, that was kind of obvious...but Krum?"

"He even brought it up in his interview with the Daily Profit. He didn't out right say it, but...Oh Ron's here?"

Harry looked over at Ron. Who strode into the Great Hall confidently with a determined expression. He met Harry's gaze and gave him a thumbs up, witch Harry tentatively met with his own. Not quite understanding what the gesture meant.

"Huh..." Harry verbalized before shrugging. "What is it like in the Wizarding world...what did Seamus call it...flying for the other team? I mean I don't know much of the subject but my relatives are not subtle about their opinion on the matter."

Luna bit her lip in thought before uttering. "It's not as bad as the Muggle world but it's still illegal for to get married. The Purebloods tend to hate it,"They say they have reasons, like continuing family bloodlines...only excuse. The motives for hatred are always an excuse. That said people do love Dumbledore, so people are somewhat tolerant of it now. Things have definitely changed for the better. It's different in other countries though, and even France has its limits. You wouldn't believe what what they did to Uric the Oddball when they realized what he did to his hat."

Harry nodded distracted as he caught Ron looking at Hermione who was sitting by herself at a table. Krum was off getting her punch. Hermione met his eyes and smiled, Harry answered with his own but couldn't help but notice a sadness in her eyes. Harry spoke to Luna. "Why do people have a problem with...well people like Krum and Dumbledore."

"Luna looked away and Harry noticed her expression change and the smile fade from her eyes for the first time since he found her in the broom cupboard. "People hate gays the same reason there are bullies and bullied, Deatheater's and Orphan's, Pureblood's and Muggleborn's. The very reason why there are Wizards and Muggles, and the statues of secrecy exists at all. They hate them because they are different, nothing more nothing less."

Harry pulled Luna to him and Luna felt the warm of his body against hers, and the sadness leave her body. Luna whispered to herself. "Please let tonight be different for the different."

That's what it always came down to wasn't it. People being different and being punished for it. That was Harry's whole childhood and not just the with the Dursleys. That had been Hogwarts in a nutshell, people turning on him the moment he did something abnormal. They may praise him as a champion one moment, but Harry was never fooled. He knew what they really thought of him.

Ron suddenly rose to his feet, his face one of grim determination as he started marching towards Hermione. Harry grinned for a moment before...

"Harry you dropped a sickle." Luna noticed as she knelt down and picked up a sickle by Harry's feet. Harry didn't hear her he was busy staring, between Hermione, Ron and Krum, the latter was busy trying to fend away some girls from Beauxbaton.

Luna started to wave her hand cross Harry's face. "Are you OK Harry, you look as if you made a rather startling revelation."

"Funny you would say that." Harry muttered distractedly before he grabbed Luna by the shoulders. "Do you mind...excuse me."

Luna watched has Harry bolted away from Luna and towards Ron. Luna heard a voice behind her growl. "What in the Hell is his problem?"

Luna looked over her shoulder and saw Ginny glaring at her retreating date. Luna smiled to calm her friend down. "It's OK Harry just had a vision from the Nargles. He looks as if he is about to stop a major catastrophe from occurring."

Ginny followed Luna's gaze, her predatory grin would've terrified the twins. "I got to find Colin, I'm going to need lots of pictures of this."

Ron had almost reached Hermione when Harry grabbed him by the shoulder and steered him the opposite way. "Hey Ron glad you can make it. Let me introduce you to Luna..."

"Um...Hey Harry?" Ron answered with a miffed look trying to break Harry's surprisingly strong grasp of his shoulder. "Now's kind of a bad time-"

"Don't be silly Ron, Luna was just talking about meeting you." Harry answered quickly,

"But I know Luna, she's our neighbour and Ginny's friend. Now I need to talk to Hermione-"

Harry grimaced and pulled Ron back by the collar of his robes. "Bad idea Ron, bad idea. Hermione's not happy with you at the moment."

"That's why I need to apologize to her then tell her how I feel, even if I have to knock her dates bloody teeth out." Ron grumbled

"You mean him?" Harry pointed to Krum who was ducking and dodging his way past obviously smitten Witches.

Ron paled and cursed. "Bloody hell, you mean she's with him? I thought he was a poof."

Ron looked to Hermione before a his features hardened. He broke free of Harry's grip and began to stride towards Hermione. "To Hell with it, I don't care if he is the greatest Seeker in the world, I need to tell Hermione I fancy her."

"Fancy...Oh no no. You don't fancy Hermione, she's you friend. Besides what if she turns you down." Harry spit out with growing panic.

"Then at least I might stop making an ass of myself. It's like you said, do you want people to remember you as and asshole or as someone who had the balls to try."

"I meant go to the dance and have a good time." Harry said quickly. "Wouldn't you rather date that pretty girl over by Luna?"

"That's my sister?" Ron uttered.

"Oh...right but look at all these other girls. They are pretty and Hermione's more of a practice girlfriend anyway."

"What did you say?" Ron uttered incredulously

"I called Hermione a practice girlfriend and I have no idea why." Harry answer with confusion. "Seems more like something you would say."

"No it isn't?" Ron looked offended now. "What the Bloody Hell's going on. Now you're acting like an ass mate."

Harry sighed as he rubbed his eyes. "Ron just trust me as a friend. Do not ask Hermione out, it is a very bad idea."

"Why?" Ron growled accusingly.

"um...Let's just say your not her type OK?" Harry tried to steer Ron away again but Ron shoved him off him.

"Piss off!" Ron snapped before turning away.

"No Ron it's not what you think!" Harry shouted but Ron wouldn't here it.

Too Harry dismay it seemed the whole great hall was watching due to his loud confrontation with Ron, and Hermione was storming up to the two of them with a stern look on your face. "What in Merlin's name our you too arguing about. Your making a scene. Harry why aren't you with you date? Ronald Weasley why are you-"

Hermione was cut off as Ron swooped down snogged her in front of the entire Great Hall. Hermione let out a smother cry of shock as she pushed Ron off him and slapped him. Hermione glared at red head and shouted. "What the Bloody hell is wrong with you."

"I...I ...um...sorry?" Ron mumbled weakly, a cursing Hermione meant there would be Hell to pay. "It always worked in the movies?"

"Have you ever even seen a movie!?" Hermione exclaimed in frustration. "Never mind."

"Leave Hermy-own-ninny alone." A voice uttered from behind Ron causing him to pail. He slowly turned and saw the Bulgarian towering over him, Victor Krum glared down with beady eyes as he growled. "Now!"

Ron tightened his fist and muttered. "I'm sorry Krum."

Hermione let out a scream as Ron spun around andpunched the Seeker right in the face, and everyone grimaced at the crack that was heard. Ron dropped to the ground, crying out. "Son of a three headed witch I broke my bloody hand."

Krum shrugged unfazed by the feeble attack as he walked over Ron and spoke to Hermione. "Are you O.J?"

"Yes I'm OK...the word is OK Victor, not OJ." Hermione replied in her lecturing tone. "Well I will be after I get the taste out of my mouth. What were you thinking Ronald?"

Krum helped Ron to his feet, who grimaced in agony as Krum lifted him up by his broken hand. Krum made sure to give it a good squeeze making Ron whimper. Hermione rubbed her eyes. "Let him go."

Krum did as and Ron quickly grabbed his wrist in relief. "Hermione..."

Hermione slapped Ron again with eyes that seemed to glow red. "You have 10 seconds to explain yourself before I turn you into a Flounder and feed you too the giant Squid."

Ron looked around, seemingly realizing everyone was watching him and muttered. "Can we go someplace more private."

Hermione tapped her foot impatiently. "You just punched by date and shoved your tongue down my throat in front of the whole school so no, I don't think so."

Ron looked to Harry for help but found him standing by Luna and Ginny. Harry was trying to act innocent, talking to Luna, while Ginny had a camera and had a wicked grin on her face. Ron gulped as he looked back at Hermione who had drawn her wand, he began talking quickly. "I didn't mean to upset you. I was talking to Harry earlier and well...he made me realize what an ass I was being. I wanted to apologize for upsetting you...and...and well...

Ron took a deep breath before he spoke. "I fancy you Hermione...I guess I see myself in you...or at least...who I want to be."

Hermione stared at Ron with wide eyes while Harry could be heard muttering. "Son of a Bitch stole my line."

Hermione swallowed as she suddenly regretted having this conversation here and awkwardly uttered. "Thanks...I guess?"

An awkward silence followed before Ron asked. "Does that mean...you like me too?"

"Yeah...um...no not really." Hermione answered slowly feeling every eye in the room on her.

"Oh." Ron verbalized intelligently.

"Yeah...but I do like you as a friend...you know...when you are not being a complete moron." Hermione stated wishing she could just sink into the floor.

"That's just it, I'll change Hermione. I want to change, I'm tired of being angry, of being ashamed of myself all the time. I will be someone you can be proud of, someone you can fancy. Just tell me what I have to do to be the man you deserve." Ron declared ignoring Harry's coughing.

"I don't want that?" Hermione exclaimed in disgust, looking to Krum for help. Krum merely shrugged and Hermione stressful started speaking. "Ron, I will never be into you. I know it's a cliche but it's not you it's me...it's a little about you. Please just go."

Ron's face turned red with embarrassment. "If you don't like me fine but you could at least pretend you didn't find me gross."

"It's not like that Ron, I find all of you gross. No that's not what I meant." Hermione covered her face as she felt like running from the room.

"All of us...Wait, so you don't like Gingers, is that it? You think I'm gross because I have red hair? That's racist Hermione!"

"I don't care about your hair, I love red hair." Hermione's blushed deepened at this and she could here Ginny laughing with undisguised mirth

"I'm sick of this bigotry against Gingers. No one has been oppressed more than Redheads." Ron snapped back to the female Muggle-born. Harry also noticed Din Thomas in the crowd looking at Ron incredulously.

"Well I may not be perfect but at least I didn't go to the ball with a bloody poof because no one would go with her." Ron shouted before realizing that the entire great hall went silent. Ron realized what he said and added bashfully. "Um...no offence Krum."

"None taken..." Krum muttered before cracking his knuckles threateningly, making Ron gulp with fear.

Krum however was the least of his problems as Hermione practically breathed fire as she uttered darkly. "For your information you slug tongued Cretin, I have had many boy's ask me out, I turned them all down. I am already seeing someone."

"Pull the other one. Where is the lucky guy then." Ron growled trying but failing to reign in his temper.

"I...It's complicated OK." Hermione uttered as she looked around the hall. "We had a fight and..."

Ron crossed his arms "I'm sure being imaginary complicates things. What went wrong was your imaginary boyfriend, was not man enough for you too?"

"I...I..I..." Hermione stuttered as she started to panic, tears in her eyes "It's not that simple. I want...but...I can't say...I messed up...Hates me...Ron you spoil everything."

Hermione burst into tears Harry quickly began to make is way over when Ginny forced a camera into his hand. "I'll deal with my brother."

Harry nodded and handed the camera to Luna as Ginny stormed towards her brother with wand drawn. Krum was already confronting Ron. "You are bad friend, you not care for Her...Miss Gran Ger."

Ron felt the familiar feeling of shame. "I know, I didn't mean to make her cry. I swear I tried to be nice but she threw it in my face."

"Maybe it's your fault for shoving your tongue in her face Ronny." Ron spun around only to be hit in the Weasleys and collapsed to the ground in agony.

Ginny glared down out her brother all humour gone from her features. "I love you Ron but touch her her again, I hex them off."

Ginny then turned to Hermione who wiped the tears from her eyes. "I'm sorry, for everything. I'm such an idiot."

"I know you are Hermione." Ginny chuckled before grabbing her head and pulling her into a heated kiss that had the entire Great hall gasp in shock. Hermione melted into the kiss until Ginny pulled away. "It's a good thing I love you."

Hermione nodded tearfully. "I love you too."

Harry couldn't help but smile as he looked to Krum who winked and walked away, only to notice a head red hair running out of the Great hall, with people laughing at him. Harry looked over at his friend with concern. Whatever he did or didn't deserve Harry wouldn't have wished that level of humiliation on his worst enemy...well...maybe Malfoy, Snape, Voldemort, Peter, The Dursleys, Rita, that girl who called him four eyes in grade 4...

"Harry walked over to the couple and Hermione gave him a hug. "I'm sorry Hermione, I tried to stop him."

"It's OK, this doesn't change anything right." Hermione whispered insecurely.

"Not a thing." Harry answered with a heart warming smile. Hermione beamed and kissed him on the cheek before parting.

"Look at his face." Ginny, gasped out laughing as she examined the picture Harry had taken. Harry looked and saw a wide eyes pail Ron staring at the snogging couple.

"You think he'll be alright." Harry asked looking worried.

"Eventually." Ginny mutter unconcerned, looking angered by the thought of him. She grabbed Hermione's hand possessively. "Harry why don't you go back to your...where's Luna?"

Harry turned around and looked around the Great Hall. Where was Luna?

Luna found Ron freezing by the lake. Even from a distance she could tell he was crying. Luna cast a warming charm on herself and the poor boy before sitting beside him. Ron looked up at Ginny before muttering. "Go away."

Luna shrugged as she looked at the sad boy. "Which way should I go?"

"I don't care Loony just Bugger off!" Ron snapped as he looked up at Luna. All the anger in his feature vanished as he uttered. "Oh Merlin, I 'm sorry I didn't mean..."

"I know Ron, I can't imagine it was easy for you. To have your sister kiss your self admitted crush in front of the whole school. I assume it was a very embarrassing and emasculating experience." Luna stated bluntly.

"It's the worst thing to ever happen to me." Ron moan morosely. "whats worse is I deserve it Luna, I tried to make things right, I really did, but I only hurt everyone I cared about. I made Hermione cry again, I punched Krum and called him a poof. Merlin I called him that in front of Hermione and my bloody sister. My best friend and sister that are not only poof but dating each over and I didn't have a clue. Krum's right I'm a horrible friend and brother and-"

"You are only Human and being human is hard." Luna whispered interrupting him. "That's why I wish I was a hare."

When Ron didn't respond Luna patted him on top of the head and stood up. "I know you want to be better person but even the birds must fall before they can fly and the Phoenix must burn before it can rise again.

Ron looked up and gave her a small smile. "Thanks Luna...tell them I'm sorry, when you see them."

"You will tell them yourself soon enough. A soul cannot be saved unless it is in peril. One can not be found unless they are lost." Luna sung in a odd melody before hopping back to the hall.

The night was far from over and with the drama over. Luna couldn't wait to go back to Harry and have a perfect night with him, being held by him, being...

"Petrificus Totalus!"

Luna felt her her body stiffen and she fell to the floor with a clatter. Luna's thanked her luck stars her leg wasn't hurt again but then the last 3 people she wanted to see were standing over her, looking menacingly.

"Hello Loony, enjoying the evening with with the Boy Who Lied." Cho hissed with an evil grin on her face. Luna had always objectively known Cho was pretty looking on the outside but in that moment she couldn't help but ponder how ugly she really was when her faux smile was replaced with a scowl. "Mandy give me the potion."

The girl did just that while Cedric looked away distractedly, as if bored. Cho held up the potion witch had and odd purple colour to it and opened the cork. Cho looked down and smiled. "You think you can fool these people, act like the bell of the ball, steal my spotlight? In the end we both no your nothing but a freak, just like your Father and your mother. Now if only your date knew you like I do."

Luna looked up with wide eyes and felt fear like she never had before. Cho cackled like the witch she was as she poured 3 drops of the potion into Luna's mouth. "Now let's show them all how Loony you really are..."

DUH DUH DUH!

CLIFF HANGER!

Is Luna dead? I will Ron ever overcome his demons? Will Black's prank kill Dobby? Will Fleur play an important role next chapter? Toon in to the Final Chapter Of Hopping Mad and who knows, maybe Hagrid will appear in my fanficton. Despite my inability to write his dialect.

Nargles Out!