"What? Harry what is…"
"Because I didn't know where to go myself… have you ever wondered why I every time I go on a vacation it is always what someone else wants to do? I wouldn't know what to do if it were just me, I don't… really know how to just relax and plan something like this."
Her expression softened, "Harry… this is why we practically demanded you take us on these. Luna, Hermione, Hedwig… all of us see how you are constantly busy, constantly working all year at school. Between protecting us, pushing your plans, schoolwork, dealing with professors and all the constant life-or-death situations… we want you to learn to relax and just be a normal teenage boy."
"And that is something you can help me with, it is something that you can teach me that makes you a 'good girlfriend'."
"That…" she noted, before slipping her foot out of her shoe and rubbing it up his leg underneath the table, "and I am sure there are other things I can do for you later…"
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Sirius Black let out an exaggerated sigh, earning the attention of the others in the room, "You know we have been working for a really long time, I think we should take a break. All in favor?"
Nearby his best friend nodded, before stretching his arms and back, Narcissa, meanwhile rolled out her shoulders and Bellatrix reached for a small bell on the table before giving it a slight ring. Moments later Lucius Malfoy, practically stomped in, annoyance evident on his face. "You rang? "
"Ah Lucy darling, we have been very busy and have decided to take a slight break. Be a dear and bring us some refreshments."
The man gritted his teeth, "Of course mistress Bellatrix, anything in particular you would like?"
Tapping her chin the woman glanced back at the others, and in particular her grinning cousin. "How about something light? Maybe some wine and a light snack?" the Lord Black replied.
"Yes Lord Padfoot I would be happy to get you those, thank you ." He borderline growled, before turning to retrieve the objects.
"Oh Lucy, before I forget, what is for dinner?"
Malfoy Lord, barely managed to bite back the profanities that rested on his tongue, before taking a breath and turning back to the group. "I will have to ask the House…"
Narcissa immediately shook her head, "Now you know that simply won't do Lucius. I believe the Elves could use night to catch up on all the cleaning they are being required to do with the servants constantly coming in and out of the mansion. I really think you should take care of dinner."
It looked for a moment as if the man were about to scream, or at least whine, but held back and merely gave a curt nod. "I will see what I can make with what we have in stock."
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"This way Harry, we are almost there!"
"I do believe you said that three hours ago Luna…"
The blonde merely giggled happily as they finally reached a small tent in the middle of cluster of trees. "Here we are!"
Blinking a few times, the boy merely chuckled in disbelief, "For our vacation you wanted to go camping?"
She nodded excitedly, "When my father and I used to go camping I always felt alone, abandoned, unloved… and I hated it. So, I wanted to make some good memories of the outdoors instead."
He took another step towards her, before turning her around and pulling her into a hug, "You are never going to be alone again Luna. The other girls and I won't let that happen, you understand?"
She nodded, fighting back the tears threatening to form in her eyes. They stood that way for a few minutes, before she pulled back a bit and smiled at him, "Thank you Harry… you don't know how much that means to me."
His smile fell into one of understanding, and it took her breath away for a moment, "Actually I think I might. If it hadn't been for Hedwig… you and I are far more alike than you might realize Luna."
The two made eye contact, as if in silent communication for a few minutes, before Luna smiled warmly and gestured towards the tent, "It isn't Magically expanded I just… wanted to do something a bit more natural."
"Sounds fun."
"There is a stream nearby with fish and we can make a fire and…"
"Luna," he interrupted the girl's slight rant, "I told you before, it sounds nice. I enjoyed camping with Moony in the summer before I met Padfoot I am sure I will enjoy camping with you."
She nodded again, "Then there is just one more thing…"
He quirked his head to the side, "Oh?"
She grinned before pulling her shirt off, "No other people around for miles and I have always wanted to spend a week naked."
The Potter heir laughed, before beginning to strip down as well.
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