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A.N. : I couldn't help but write this segment as the Epilogue. I hope you like it.

Chapter 3: The Epilogue (sort of..)

The day of Hogsmeade outing came bright and fresh for everyone at Hogwarts. All the students who were allowed to visit were at the Great Hall early in the morning for their breakfast. Love, friendship and happiness filled the air as many students sat holding their dates' hand. Some were there to celebrate there first date, some on many, and everyone was there to enjoy.

Amidst all these sat a lone, blonde beautiful girl with bright blue eyes who looked sad and lonely. She was in the Ravenclaw table trying her best to not stand out. She was picking at her food and everyone at the table had left her alone.

Luna hadn't even wanted to come down. She knew she would see him with her, going happily and he didn't even know what hurt he had caused her without doing anything. She had tried hard to ignore this but in the end, feelings are feelings. She couldn't just turn it off. She had hidden the pain from everyone, even her best friend, Harry.

At the Gryffindor table, Harry sat down with his new girlfriend ready for their first date. In the back of his mind was the promise he had made to Luna a week ago. But Hermione had agreed to go with him and he felt sad for Luna. He knew she wasn't at all alright as much as she was letting him know. He really wanted to do something for her.

"Hermione," he said, taking her hand in his "I know this is our first date and we both were looking forward to this but, you know..." he trailed off, fearing how she was going to take his.

"What, Harry?" she replied, smiling.

"Uh..."

"Are you fine, Harry? Do you not want to go? Have you changed your mind?"

"No, no. It's not that." He replied, quickly.

"You know, last week when I talked to you about Luna and Neville, before we, you know...kissed?" he started, blushing lightly.

Hermione laughed. "Oh, you can do all you want, but can't even talk about it without blushing, can you?"

Harry laughed too. "Anyway, I promised her that I would confess my feelings to you and if I get turned down, we would go and enjoy together as friends."

He took her hands in his again. "And while I am really, extremely happy that you didn't turn me down, I really feel bad for her."

Hermione looked at him for a while. She knew where he was going with this. After thinking for a while, she smiled. In the meantime, Harry has already started babbling.

"If you say no, then I will not invite her, really. I also don't want you feel that I am implying anything. It's just that she is a good friend and..."

"Harry, Harry." She gave him a smile after she had successfully gained his attention. "You wait here, okay?"

Harry nodded and she got up from her seat. Harry felt nervous and horrified thinking what she was going to do. He watched her walk towards the Ravenclaw table and sit beside Luna. Once in a while, they both would look at him and he felt a little relaxed knowing that her face had shown a first sign of true smile for the entire morning.

Moments later, both Hermione and Luna had gotten up and were making their way towards him. Luna had a hint of a smile on her face while Hermione had the biggest smile on her face. She looked...happy.

Hermione sat down next to him whereas Luna across him. Food appeared in front of her and she began eating lightly.

"Thank you, Harry." She said, looking at him in the eye. "And you too, Hermione."

It was Hermione who replied. "It's fine, really Luna. We are all going to have a lot of fun. You just have to make sure that you are fine with us kissing in front of you."

"I am sure I will be." Harry blushed across her and she laughed at that.

"A lot." Hermione whispered under her breath.

That made Harry blush even more, looking down. At the same time it set off both Luna and Hermione laughing.

Harry couldn't help but feel happy at the emotions that had completely flipped from moments ago.

After some time, the three of them stood up and made their way towards the carriages. Luna looked happy and was walking in front of them. Harry pulled Hermione towards him and whispered. "Why did you do that?"

"I felt bad for her too. Also she is our friend. If this makes her happy then, both you and I are happy too. And I think I am going to enjoy even more."

Harry smiled. "Thank you."

"You know, it's your habits like this that makes me love you even more. Always caring for others, selflessly. It's what made me fall in love with you in the first place."

"I love you too, Hermione."

Luna walked in front of them, smiling at the conversation taking place just behind her. Her hurt heart was already healing. Her both friends had found true love and she hoped that someday she would too. She knew what her friends had gone through and still had made it here. That, only, filled her heart with happiness and hope.

She may have been alone all these days, but she had just realized that she could depend on them, her friends that would be with her everyday. Everything was right again.

The Wrackspurts had left her head.

Even the Nargles were resting and enjoying the beautiful day.

The End

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