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KellyBear · 01-01-2010, 05:46 AM

When the broadcast was over, everyone began straggling back to their dormitories. Hannah, who had been consoling Lavender Brown, made her way to Neville’s bedside. She hung back until most of the students had left, hesitating even when Neville met her eye and smiled at her. Finally, smiling shyly, she sat next to him on the edge of his cot.

“I’m sorry I didn’t come see you sooner. Ginny didn’t think it would be a good idea.” she shot Ginny an annoyed look before smiling back at him. “I’m so glad you’re alright.”

Neville thought about how he’d looked when he and Luna had emerged from the dungeon and choked back a laugh. Ginny had been right to keep her from visiting, he didn’t like the thought of worrying Hannah, though he wasn’t entirely sure if that was Ginny’s intention.

“I’ll be up on my feet in no time, don’t worry, Hannah.”

“If you need anything, let me know, ok?” Hannah said, squeezing his hand.

“Hannah, we have to go.” Ginny called from the door, clearly impatient.

Hannah scowled at her, then quickly kissed Neville on the cheek before running after Ginny.

“Uh, oh…” Neville said under his breath, letting his head fall back on the pillow.

“Neville! I’ve been dying to tell you! The display Halloween night, it was amazing!” Colin Creevey fairly danced on his toes with excitement.

“Absolutely amazing!” piped up little Dennis Creevey.

Colin leaned in close to Neville. “I think it made Mildred Velch cry,” he whispered, winking.

Understanding slowly dawned. “Y-y-you?” Neville gaped at the grinning Colin.

“Sorry she almost smooshed you, though. Totally intentional.”

“N-no problem” whispered Neville.

With a final wink, Colin steered little Dennis away.
Neville stared after them, mouth agape.

“You look much better,” said a voice, “you should be able to go back to class soon.”

Neville turned and reached for her hand.

“Thanks to you, Luna. I’m starting to get tired of this cot, but I’m worried about going back to classes.”

“You may not care about being pureblood, but they do. They won’t kill you if they can help it.” Luna said, dabbing ointment around his eyes.

“Yeah, well, they don’t seem to mind turning me into pork pie.” said Neville, ruefully.

“No, I don’t suppose they do.” Luna said, surveying her work, “It looks nearly healed.”

“Have you heard anything about how the mission went?” he asked. Having been dragged off and nearly beaten to death had driven the whole Halloween Feast out of his head.

“Everyone is still talking about it!” Luna’s smile was radiant. “No one has guessed who was responsible but there are dozens of theories, most of them quite silly.”

Neville leaned back, feeling quite satisfied with himself as though he’d pulled off the whole thing all on his own. Luna laughed at the smug look on his face and gave him a shove that nearly toppled him off the cot.

“Personally, I think the phoenix was brilliant. Ginny really outdid herself.” Neville did not miss her emphasis on Ginny.

“Yes, it really was.” he said, chuckling a little sheepishly.

“Neville, I know you’re scared and I don’t blame you. I think though, that you are healed enough to leave here. It will a lot of people good to see you. Promise me you’ll think about it.”

Neville swallowed hard. He hadn’t really been trying to put off returning to class, but he had to admit to himself that he hadn’t exactly been rushing back. He hated for Luna to think he’d been cowardly.

“No, Luna. I don’t have to think about it. You’re right, I need to get off my bum.” she looked ready to protest, but he silenced her with a finger to her lips. “There’s no reason for me to sleep here tonight. I need to get ready to go back to my own dormitory. You go on ahead. I’ll see you at breakfast tomorrow.”

Luna kissed the finger covering her lips and smiled.

“Goodnight, then.” Luna kissed him goodnight and left for her own House.

♥♥♥

Happy New Year!! May 2010 be a wonderful year for you all!

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KellyBear Comet aka Fred K/O Fred's Last Laugh Puffskein Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ♥Lovin' Ottery Posts: 2,252 Hogwarts RPG Name: Nynevah de Wynter	Going Back Ottery's Editor-In-Chief Resident Heartbreaker When the broadcast was over, everyone began straggling back to their dormitories. Hannah, who had been consoling Lavender Brown, made her way to Neville’s bedside. She hung back until most of the students had left, hesitating even when Neville met her eye and smiled at her. Finally, smiling shyly, she sat next to him on the edge of his cot. “I’m sorry I didn’t come see you sooner. Ginny didn’t think it would be a good idea.” she shot Ginny an annoyed look before smiling back at him. “I’m so glad you’re alright.” Neville thought about how he’d looked when he and Luna had emerged from the dungeon and choked back a laugh. Ginny had been right to keep her from visiting, he didn’t like the thought of worrying Hannah, though he wasn’t entirely sure if that was Ginny’s intention. “I’ll be up on my feet in no time, don’t worry, Hannah.” “If you need anything, let me know, ok?” Hannah said, squeezing his hand. “Hannah, we have to go.” Ginny called from the door, clearly impatient. Hannah scowled at her, then quickly kissed Neville on the cheek before running after Ginny. “Uh, oh…” Neville said under his breath, letting his head fall back on the pillow. “Neville! I’ve been dying to tell you! The display Halloween night, it was amazing!” Colin Creevey fairly danced on his toes with excitement. “Absolutely amazing!” piped up little Dennis Creevey. Colin leaned in close to Neville. “I think it made Mildred Velch cry,” he whispered, winking. Understanding slowly dawned. “Y-y-you?” Neville gaped at the grinning Colin. “Sorry she almost smooshed you, though. Totally intentional.” “N-no problem” whispered Neville. With a final wink, Colin steered little Dennis away. Neville stared after them, mouth agape. “You look much better,” said a voice, “you should be able to go back to class soon.” Neville turned and reached for her hand. “Thanks to you, Luna. I’m starting to get tired of this cot, but I’m worried about going back to classes.” “You may not care about being pureblood, but they do. They won’t kill you if they can help it.” Luna said, dabbing ointment around his eyes. “Yeah, well, they don’t seem to mind turning me into pork pie.” said Neville, ruefully. “No, I don’t suppose they do.” Luna said, surveying her work, “It looks nearly healed.” “Have you heard anything about how the mission went?” he asked. Having been dragged off and nearly beaten to death had driven the whole Halloween Feast out of his head. “Everyone is still talking about it!” Luna’s smile was radiant. “No one has guessed who was responsible but there are dozens of theories, most of them quite silly.” Neville leaned back, feeling quite satisfied with himself as though he’d pulled off the whole thing all on his own. Luna laughed at the smug look on his face and gave him a shove that nearly toppled him off the cot. “Personally, I think the phoenix was brilliant. Ginny really outdid herself.” Neville did not miss her emphasis on Ginny. “Yes, it really was.” he said, chuckling a little sheepishly. “Neville, I know you’re scared and I don’t blame you. I think though, that you are healed enough to leave here. It will a lot of people good to see you. Promise me you’ll think about it.” Neville swallowed hard. He hadn’t really been trying to put off returning to class, but he had to admit to himself that he hadn’t exactly been rushing back. He hated for Luna to think he’d been cowardly. “No, Luna. I don’t have to think about it. You’re right, I need to get off my bum.” she looked ready to protest, but he silenced her with a finger to her lips. “There’s no reason for me to sleep here tonight. I need to get ready to go back to my own dormitory. You go on ahead. I’ll see you at breakfast tomorrow.” Luna kissed the finger covering her lips and smiled. “Goodnight, then.” Luna kissed him goodnight and left for her own House. ♥♥♥ Happy New Year!! May 2010 be a wonderful year for you all! __________________ Your flavour is strawberry. You're a sweet person and a Gryffindor at heart. You see risks and know they are just another part of life. You are loyal and hold your loved ones close, their happiness is your prize. ♥