Makes The Heart Fonder (1/5)
Title: Makes The Heart Fonder
Disclaimer: Alas I do not own Harry Potter. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended on any company, author, or anything under this earth that you would like to sue me for.
Pairing: Hermione/Ginny, Hermione/Luna, past Ginny/Luna
Summary: Luna is offered a job that takes her a way for a year. Can her relationship with Hermione survive, especially since Ginny, who also happens to be Luna's ex, moves in to keep Hermione company?
Rating: PG-13
Warning: none
Word Count: 1500
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"Luna, you're going. This is an amazing opportunity for you. You've wanted this all your life, please go."
"Hermione, I don't want to leave like this."
"Leave like what?" Hermione asked her live-in girlfriend of one year tiredly. Luna sighed and run her hand through her blond hair.
Hermione winced inwardly when she noticed that Luna's normally ethereal dreamy look had disappeared, instead her large bright azure eyes were now hard and pained. She hated the tension that had settled on their relationship for the past month.
Luna had been offered with job with Rolf Scamander, grandson of Newt Scamander the famous naturalist. He was known for carrying on the Scamander legacy and had become a renowned naturalist in his own right. He'd heard about Luna, who was also making a name for herself as a naturalist with a more exotic concentration. Impressed with her unconventional approach he'd asked her to join him on an expedition to discover new species all over the world. It was a rare and prestigious opportunity to be asked on as a Rolf's partner, but it meant months of travelling the world documenting and observing magical creatures. Luna had a passion for magical creatures and had published a myriad of papers that were currently being compiled into a Care of Magical Creatures textbook for NEWT seventh years.
Hermione was extremely proud of her - although she had been surprised that Luna could apply herself so well and in such a scholarly fashion. Because of this she felt a little bit guilty and so pushed Luna to pursue her dream. The tension came from worrying about how to make a long distance relationship work and whether it could be the end of them, that and the fact that Luna had asked Hermione to come with her.
"Luna, you can't give this up, in fact I refuse to let you throw something like this away."
"Hermy, I don't like being away from you," Luna murmured softly and Hermione had to suppress an eye roll, she hated that pet-name.
"We can floo, we can owl, hell I can portkey over every now and then. It's not like we're joined at the hip, Luna."
Luna sighed, "Why can't you come with me. Your research is not based on you having to be in one place. Plus, you said you need a holiday to finish that paper you are writing, a year off could be a good thing. The ministry won't crumble without you, Hermione, and the Goddess knows you deserve a vacation."
Hermione sank down onto the couch, "Luna," she began tiredly, "I can't go gallivanting around the world with you, drop everything to do whatever!"
Luna's eyes uncharacteristically narrowed, "There it is, the real reason."
"What? Reason for what?"
Luna sat down across from her, "You've never taken me seriously. Even at Hogwarts ...."
Hermione groaned, interrupting, "Luna, don't do this."
"Then come with me!"
Hermione put her head in her hands, "Luna, we are turning this into more than it is. Of course I take you seriously, we've been together for a year, and we live together for goodness sake! Besides you were a Ravenclaw at Hogwarts, how can I not take you seriously?" Hermione sighed, tired of going over the same quarrel yet again, "It's just one year apart, and it's not like we won't communicate, we'll still be us."
She got up and moved to kneel in front of the blond taking her hands, "This will be good for us, distance makes the heart fonder, and all that." She smiled slightly and reached up to caress a soft cheek, "I love you Luna; it's not going to change just because you aren't here with me every night."
Large blue eyes shining with tears smiled back, "I love you too." They kissed sweetly and rested their foreheads together, enjoying the moment.
Hermione stood up and held a hand out for Luna, "Come on, let's finish your packing."
They went into the bedroom and finished shrinking the last suitcases. Hermione smiled wistfully, looking around at their bedroom, it felt empty without Luna's various eccentricities everywhere. "As guilty as I feel about using magic for small things, it definitely minimises the torture that is packing."
Luna pursed her lips but nodded, acknowledging Hermione's attempt to bring levity to the situation, "Oh, Hermione." She held her arms out for the other woman who rushed into them and held on as if she never wanted to let go. Luna lost herself in the familiar vanilla scent of the ex-Gryffindor's dark hair, "I hate that I'm leaving you alone, Hermy." Hermione smiled, realizing that she might not hear that particular distortion of her name for a year - it wasn't as much of a relief as she thought it'd be.
Hermione pulled away from the embrace, "I won't be all alone, and anyway, I'm the one who's staying. I have work, friends. I'll be fine; besides I'm an only child - I'm very comfortable in solitude."
Luna nodded, "I know, that's the problem; and don't think I didn't notice that you said 'work' first before mentioning your friends," she admonished, wishing Hermione would let herself be comforted more often.
"Don't be silly, you're reading too much into that." Hermione walked out of the bedroom anxious to recover herself, "Besides, you know Ginny's moving in to the guest room while you're gone." Luna sighed, and followed her into the main living area.
As if on cue, the door to the guest room opened, "Well that's the last of my stuff in. It's a mess in there!" Ginny called, joining them in the living room and flopping down on the couch, "It feels great to be back home. And don't worry Luna, I'll take care of Hermione while you're gone. Now that I'm back from touring with the team, I can drag her out for some fun more often."
Luna smiled indulgently at Ginny, "Please do. Otherwise I'm afraid the Liranths in the bathroom will attack her. They're drawn to stress you know."
Ginny laughed, "No, I didn't know. But that's why you're the expert." Her face turned serious, "I promise to make sure she's de-stressed daily, no attacks on my watch, promise."
Luna nodded her thanks, "Thank you, Ginny. I'd better get my things, the portkey I'm supposed to take will activate soon." She went back into the bedroom.
Hermione grinned at Luna's retreating form fondly, glad the dreamy Luna was back, before turning her best Head Girl glare on the redhead. "Why do you indulge her? Liranths, honestly!"
Ginny smirked, "Same reason you do, it's Luna. Besides, with the way you worry, I wouldn't be surprised if you were attacked."
Luna floated back into the living room, a large multicoloured cloth bag slung diagonally across her shoulders and front. She was holding a small wooden statue of a Griffin. "Portkey activates in about two minutes." she said softly.
Ginny was the first to approach, "While not the smartest thing having your ex move back in to keep your girlfriend company, I'm glad I could help." She hugged Luna and placed a chaste kiss on a rosy cheek, "Have fun! Take pictures. I'd love to see one of a Nargle sometime." Luna smiled back, "They hate being photographed, Gin, but I'll try." They shared a smile before Luna moved to stand before Hermione.
Hermione pulled Luna to her and held her tightly, "I'll miss you, love." They kissed deeply forgetting about the other occupant in the room. Ginny, who stood behind them, lowered her head with a blush, turning around to give them privacy.
The two lovers held each other until Luna felt a familiar tug at her navel, "Hermione, the portkey's activating." Hermione breathed in Luna's scent memorizing it before pulling back and kissing her girlfriend lightly a last time before taking a small step back. "Bye, love." Luna waved sadly as she disappeared; the air in the space she occupied shimmered with the displacement, leaving Hermione standing with tears in her eyes staring at the wall opposite.
Ginny frowned in concern at her friend's sad form, "Hermione?"
The woman in question looked up but didn't turn to face the redhead, "I'll be in my room. Please don't disturb me."
Ginny nodded as Hermione rushed past her slamming the door in her haste to hide the tears. She went to the closed door, "I'll be right here if you want to talk," she called.
No response, but then again she didn't expect one. Hermione had always been private, especially when she was in vulnerable situations. She'd probably be in there all night. With a sigh Ginny went to her room, she might as well finish unpacking; Hermione was a lost cause for tonight.
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A/N: So yes, Ginny is Luna's ex, just to clear that up; she's back from a tour with the Harpies. Luna's off on her way to explore the magical animal kingdom all over the world and Hermione's just as she is, albeit a workaholic.
Disclaimer: Alas I do not own Harry Potter. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended on any company, author, or anything under this earth that you would like to sue me for.
Pairing: Hermione/Ginny, Hermione/Luna, past Ginny/Luna
Summary: Luna is offered a job that takes her a way for a year. Can her relationship with Hermione survive, especially since Ginny, who also happens to be Luna's ex, moves in to keep Hermione company?
Rating: PG-13
Warning: none
Word Count: 1500
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"Luna, you're going. This is an amazing opportunity for you. You've wanted this all your life, please go."
"Hermione, I don't want to leave like this."
"Leave like what?" Hermione asked her live-in girlfriend of one year tiredly. Luna sighed and run her hand through her blond hair.
Hermione winced inwardly when she noticed that Luna's normally ethereal dreamy look had disappeared, instead her large bright azure eyes were now hard and pained. She hated the tension that had settled on their relationship for the past month.
Luna had been offered with job with Rolf Scamander, grandson of Newt Scamander the famous naturalist. He was known for carrying on the Scamander legacy and had become a renowned naturalist in his own right. He'd heard about Luna, who was also making a name for herself as a naturalist with a more exotic concentration. Impressed with her unconventional approach he'd asked her to join him on an expedition to discover new species all over the world. It was a rare and prestigious opportunity to be asked on as a Rolf's partner, but it meant months of travelling the world documenting and observing magical creatures. Luna had a passion for magical creatures and had published a myriad of papers that were currently being compiled into a Care of Magical Creatures textbook for NEWT seventh years.
Hermione was extremely proud of her - although she had been surprised that Luna could apply herself so well and in such a scholarly fashion. Because of this she felt a little bit guilty and so pushed Luna to pursue her dream. The tension came from worrying about how to make a long distance relationship work and whether it could be the end of them, that and the fact that Luna had asked Hermione to come with her.
"Luna, you can't give this up, in fact I refuse to let you throw something like this away."
"Hermy, I don't like being away from you," Luna murmured softly and Hermione had to suppress an eye roll, she hated that pet-name.
"We can floo, we can owl, hell I can portkey over every now and then. It's not like we're joined at the hip, Luna."
Luna sighed, "Why can't you come with me. Your research is not based on you having to be in one place. Plus, you said you need a holiday to finish that paper you are writing, a year off could be a good thing. The ministry won't crumble without you, Hermione, and the Goddess knows you deserve a vacation."
Hermione sank down onto the couch, "Luna," she began tiredly, "I can't go gallivanting around the world with you, drop everything to do whatever!"
Luna's eyes uncharacteristically narrowed, "There it is, the real reason."
"What? Reason for what?"
Luna sat down across from her, "You've never taken me seriously. Even at Hogwarts ...."
Hermione groaned, interrupting, "Luna, don't do this."
"Then come with me!"
Hermione put her head in her hands, "Luna, we are turning this into more than it is. Of course I take you seriously, we've been together for a year, and we live together for goodness sake! Besides you were a Ravenclaw at Hogwarts, how can I not take you seriously?" Hermione sighed, tired of going over the same quarrel yet again, "It's just one year apart, and it's not like we won't communicate, we'll still be us."
She got up and moved to kneel in front of the blond taking her hands, "This will be good for us, distance makes the heart fonder, and all that." She smiled slightly and reached up to caress a soft cheek, "I love you Luna; it's not going to change just because you aren't here with me every night."
Large blue eyes shining with tears smiled back, "I love you too." They kissed sweetly and rested their foreheads together, enjoying the moment.
Hermione stood up and held a hand out for Luna, "Come on, let's finish your packing."
They went into the bedroom and finished shrinking the last suitcases. Hermione smiled wistfully, looking around at their bedroom, it felt empty without Luna's various eccentricities everywhere. "As guilty as I feel about using magic for small things, it definitely minimises the torture that is packing."
Luna pursed her lips but nodded, acknowledging Hermione's attempt to bring levity to the situation, "Oh, Hermione." She held her arms out for the other woman who rushed into them and held on as if she never wanted to let go. Luna lost herself in the familiar vanilla scent of the ex-Gryffindor's dark hair, "I hate that I'm leaving you alone, Hermy." Hermione smiled, realizing that she might not hear that particular distortion of her name for a year - it wasn't as much of a relief as she thought it'd be.
Hermione pulled away from the embrace, "I won't be all alone, and anyway, I'm the one who's staying. I have work, friends. I'll be fine; besides I'm an only child - I'm very comfortable in solitude."
Luna nodded, "I know, that's the problem; and don't think I didn't notice that you said 'work' first before mentioning your friends," she admonished, wishing Hermione would let herself be comforted more often.
"Don't be silly, you're reading too much into that." Hermione walked out of the bedroom anxious to recover herself, "Besides, you know Ginny's moving in to the guest room while you're gone." Luna sighed, and followed her into the main living area.
As if on cue, the door to the guest room opened, "Well that's the last of my stuff in. It's a mess in there!" Ginny called, joining them in the living room and flopping down on the couch, "It feels great to be back home. And don't worry Luna, I'll take care of Hermione while you're gone. Now that I'm back from touring with the team, I can drag her out for some fun more often."
Luna smiled indulgently at Ginny, "Please do. Otherwise I'm afraid the Liranths in the bathroom will attack her. They're drawn to stress you know."
Ginny laughed, "No, I didn't know. But that's why you're the expert." Her face turned serious, "I promise to make sure she's de-stressed daily, no attacks on my watch, promise."
Luna nodded her thanks, "Thank you, Ginny. I'd better get my things, the portkey I'm supposed to take will activate soon." She went back into the bedroom.
Hermione grinned at Luna's retreating form fondly, glad the dreamy Luna was back, before turning her best Head Girl glare on the redhead. "Why do you indulge her? Liranths, honestly!"
Ginny smirked, "Same reason you do, it's Luna. Besides, with the way you worry, I wouldn't be surprised if you were attacked."
Luna floated back into the living room, a large multicoloured cloth bag slung diagonally across her shoulders and front. She was holding a small wooden statue of a Griffin. "Portkey activates in about two minutes." she said softly.
Ginny was the first to approach, "While not the smartest thing having your ex move back in to keep your girlfriend company, I'm glad I could help." She hugged Luna and placed a chaste kiss on a rosy cheek, "Have fun! Take pictures. I'd love to see one of a Nargle sometime." Luna smiled back, "They hate being photographed, Gin, but I'll try." They shared a smile before Luna moved to stand before Hermione.
Hermione pulled Luna to her and held her tightly, "I'll miss you, love." They kissed deeply forgetting about the other occupant in the room. Ginny, who stood behind them, lowered her head with a blush, turning around to give them privacy.
The two lovers held each other until Luna felt a familiar tug at her navel, "Hermione, the portkey's activating." Hermione breathed in Luna's scent memorizing it before pulling back and kissing her girlfriend lightly a last time before taking a small step back. "Bye, love." Luna waved sadly as she disappeared; the air in the space she occupied shimmered with the displacement, leaving Hermione standing with tears in her eyes staring at the wall opposite.
Ginny frowned in concern at her friend's sad form, "Hermione?"
The woman in question looked up but didn't turn to face the redhead, "I'll be in my room. Please don't disturb me."
Ginny nodded as Hermione rushed past her slamming the door in her haste to hide the tears. She went to the closed door, "I'll be right here if you want to talk," she called.
No response, but then again she didn't expect one. Hermione had always been private, especially when she was in vulnerable situations. She'd probably be in there all night. With a sigh Ginny went to her room, she might as well finish unpacking; Hermione was a lost cause for tonight.
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A/N: So yes, Ginny is Luna's ex, just to clear that up; she's back from a tour with the Harpies. Luna's off on her way to explore the magical animal kingdom all over the world and Hermione's just as she is, albeit a workaholic.