Luna arrives at our flat early and greets both Harry and I with a hug. I was so glad to have news from her and to be given this day with my friend. Even though Ron is… well he isn’t dead, he also isn’t doing well and Luna has always been there for me. She and I were so close our last year at Hogwarts and I want that back. I know it will take time, but I’m working forward to making that first step.
Harry leaves for the Ministry and Luna and I sit down to talk. Nevaeh instantly hops up on Luna and my old friend begins to pet her.
“Oh, a kitten!” She cries happily, stroking his soft fur. “I love kittens. They make the most delightful pets, and can understand English… although they can’t speak it, of course.” Without looking at me, she brings Nevaeh into her arms as though cradling her. “I used to talk to the Madame’s cat, Shiftie, all the time you know, when I needed to sort things out.”
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