Disclaimer: I own nothing except my words. Characters belong to JK Rowling and lyrics to "Wondering" belong to Good Charlotte. A/N at bottom.
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Since I was a young man
I never was a fun man
I never had a plan and no security then
Ever since I met you
I never could forget you
I only wanna get you right here next to me
Cause everybody
Needs someone that they can trust in
And you're somebody
That I found just in time
It was a normal, ordinary day at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Students were running to the Quidditch
Pitch for what was to be the last match of the year. The biggest rivalry at school was undoubtedly the one between
Gryffindor and Slytherin. This year was no exception, and with Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy each playing seeker for
their respective teams, the scene couldn't be any more tense.
Ron Weasley was nervous. Very nervous. Really, really nervous. He knew he had to keep his wits about him in order to win. They HAD to beat the Slytherins. Ron didn't want to think about any other possibility.
He scanned the crowd, looking for his friends. He saw Seamus, Neville and Dean cheering and making a huge ruckus. Hermione was seated in front of them with Ginny. Hermione was looking around for someone, probably Harry, Ron thought. After all everyone knew they fancied each other, but were both too shy to admit it. Ginny was looking around too. Her face was almost as red as her hair. Ron wondered why she was blushing so badly. Probably something Seamus said, he figured.
He then took a peek over at the Ravenclaws. He spotted Luna right away. As if he could miss her and that ridiculous hat. He smiled inwardly. Who would have thought that he, Ron Weasley, the kid who was mercilessly picked on by his older brothers, would fall totally and completely in love with one Loony Lovegood? To top it all off she had actually remembered to show up for the match. While Ron loved Luna with all his heart, she could still a bit spacey at times. He had to beg her to come and stay for the whole match.
****Flashback to earlier that afternoon****
"Please say you are coming." Ron begged.
"Oh Ronald, I don't know. You know that I don't really understand Quidditch and I really do have a lot of studying to do. Did you know that this is the prime mating season for the Crumple Horned Snorkack? Father is trying to get a big story about them out in time for the next edition of The Quibbler and I really want to finish my studies so I can owl him with the things that I have found."
"Please Luna, don't make me beg. I can't do it without you."
"Oh Ronald…"
"Luna, it means a whole lot to me to have you there. I just know we're going to win and I want you to share that with me. You just have to be there when we beat the pants off bloody Malfoy. And I'll make a bet with you, for every goal I block that's one kiss you have to give me."
"RONALD WEASLEY!" Luna shouted, blushing furiously. "I'll come, but tomorrow, we study for exams!"
"Ok Looney…oh I mean Luna," Ron said as he scampered off before Luna could whack him upside the head.
Luna stared with amusement after Ron. She already knew the minute he asked that she would go to the match. She knew she would simply because he asked her too.
***End flashback***
The stadium was filling rapidly and Ron knew he needed to get ready. It was his time to shine. He never would have
thought he would be made team captain after his disastrous tryout in 5th year. He decided it was time for a pep
talk.
"Alright you lot! Gather `round over here," he called to the others. "Everyone keep your heads in the game! No distractions today. Watch out for Crabbe and Goyle, you know how they are with those elbows. And Harry, please make sure to catch the snitch and wipe that smug smirk off Malfoy's face."
The other Gryffindors turned to look at Malfoy. When he noticed them staring he turned away from them and acted like he was scanning the crowd.
"Let's win this one for McGonagall! Hands in everyone! On three…1…2…3… GRYFFINDOR!!"
With one last glance over at Luna, he smiled and got into position. He was as ready as he could be.
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The game progressed rapidly with the Gryffindor chasers easily out scoring the Slytherins. Before he knew it, Harry had caught the snitch and won the game. The Gryffindors all stormed the field and hoisted Ron up in the air.
Ron was holding the Cup like his life depended on it. It seemed as if his heart's desires were actually coming true. He searched the crowd for his girlfriend. They locked eyes and he grinned.
"Lunnnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" Ron yelled over the noise.
"I'm coming Ronald, I'm trying!"
She made her way through the masses and offered her hand to him. He took it and came down off Neville and Seamus' shoulders.
"I am so proud of you Ronald," Luna beamed.
"I couldn't have done it without you here."
"Well, you asked me to come so I did. I just can't believe you shut out the Slytherins!"
Ron wiggled his eyebrows at her. "I saved 25 goals today Ms. Lovegood so better make sure to pay off the bet!"
"Shhhhh, Ronald. I don't want everyone at school to hear about that!"
"It'll be our little secret."
Luna smiled and gave him a big kiss. "One down and 24 to go," she said smiling.
Ron couldn't believe that she just kissed him in the middle of the Quidditch pitch! In front of the whole school and everything!
Ron, to his credit, knew that Luna was the one constant in his life. He knew that she would do anything for him, as he would do the same. She was there for him before he was named captain and before he was accepted into Auror training. She accepted him as something other than part of "The Trio". He knew that from the moment he met her, he would spend the rest of his life trying to make her happy.
This evening he had decided he would do it. He was going to ask Luna to marry him. Marry him or just spend the night; he didn't know which. He supposed it would depend on the amount of courage he had. And right at that moment, he was leaning toward the former rather than the latter.
"I'll tell you what," she said, "You get to the showers and I'll meet you inside the Great Hall."
"Deal!" he smiled and turned around to call for Harry, who was nearby deep in conversation with Hermione.
Life couldn't get better than this, Ron thought.
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A/N: This is the very first fic that I have ever written. I have been sitting around with this story in my head for about 6 months or so now. Without H_HrFan, I would have never written this down. And extra thanks for the beta! You are the best!!
I know that this is a short chapter, but I was trying to decide if I should make it one super duper long fic or 4 total chapter even if they are a little short. I decided on the second and will be posting one chapter a day until its done. Also, I know this is listed under H/HR but I thought that their story was the best so I listed it there. They are coming in the next chapter and will be featured throughout the rest of the story. Please read and review, I would greatly appreciate it. Hope you enjoy!
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