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Emma Watson
"Hermione Granger"
Evanna Lynch
"Luna Lovegood"
Can't Fight the Moonlight
"Orla Quirke" Copyright © 2008
Episode Twelve
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters appearing in the series of 'Harry Potter' films, created by author J.K. Rowling. Original characters are copyrighted to the original author (Rupert). This series is posted to Girls Loving Girls with full permission of the author. No copyright infringement is intended or implied.
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Summary: None
Original Airdate: February 24, 2009 @ 9:00 p.m.
(following an ALL NEW 'Life as a (horny!) Teenage "Lesbian"')
Story Codes: no sex
A month had gone by since those few intense days when everything had changed in Hermione’s life. Ever since then Hermione had been walking on clouds with a happy, dreamy smile on her face. The feeling of newfound love was something Hermione had thought she had experienced. But she realized now that what she had felt for Ron was nothing like what she was feeling now. Not a moment went by without Hermione thinking about Luna, even during work. She still did her work alright, but there were moments when she completely tuned out, lost in thoughts.
Hermione spent practically every night at Luna’s place. It was only when she really had to get some work done that she spent her evenings and nights at Grimmauld Place. Luna had started writing articles from the Quibbler on a regular basis, but she only did that when Hermione was at work. This meant that they could spend practically all their free time together. They had long animated conversations that took twists and turns into all kinds of topics. They did those things that Hermione had tried to do with Ron such as visiting museums and the cinema and other muggle related activities. Unlike Ron Luna was extraordinarily curious and interested in the muggle world. Of course she had her very own theories about many things, but at least she tried to understand Hermione’s views. Last but not least, they had spent the evenings making passionate love. Luna had patiently taught Hermione the skill and art of pleasuring another woman and Hermione had used that knowledge to great success on Luna.
Today was a Friday and Hermione left the Ministry with a feeling of relief. This last week had been particularly boring. No matters of importance had been handled; instead it had been all about trivial bureaucratic matters. The Wizarding world was pretty much back on its feet by now and Hermione was starting to feel less and less like she made a difference at the Ministry. Holding a position of power was not an end in itself for Hermione. It was merely a way to change the world for the better. Hermione quickly rid herself of those thoughts however and instead focused on the weekend she was going to spend with Luna. She walked briskly to Luna’s apartment with thoughts in her head that brought a blush to her cheeks. However all those thoughts were pushed to the back of her mind when she entered the Heaven and saw that Luna was not alone.
“Ohh, hello Hermione, how was your day?” Luna greeted.
“It was alright.” Hermione answered absentmindedly.
The reason for this was not any lack of interest in Luna, but surge a of jealous Hermione felt as she eyed the other person in the room. It was a girl in her mid to late teens. She had pitch black hair down to her shoulders. She was wearing a very tight red top that accentuated her well toned upper body and a pair of jeans that were equally tight. Hermione had to grudgingly admit that the girl was very beautiful with her sparkling eyes and confident smile.
“So, you’re Luna’s girlfriend, huh?” The girl asked.
“Yes, I am.” Hermione answered sternly.
“I’m Orla Quirke.”
Hermione remembered now who the girl was. Orla was a Ravenclaw, three years younger than Hermione. They had never spoken before, but Hermione had seen Orla play in Ravenclaw’s quidditch team.
“Aren’t you supposed to be at Hogwarts?” Hermione asked.
“Yeah normally but I am the Hogwarts Triwizard champion and I’m here to invite Luna to watch me in the first task.”
While not directly involved in it, Hermione had heard about this year’s Triwzard Championship. It was held at Beauxbatons this year.
“Well, congratulations. I hope you do good.” Hermione said in a voice that didn’t sound very sincere.
“Luna can I talk to you.” Hermione went on.
Without waiting for an answer she grabbed Luna’s hand and dragged her into another room.
“What is the matter? You do seem a bit bothered I must say.” Luna said in a concerned tone.
Hermione took a deep breath. She wasn’t really angry with Luna, but she still had some things that needed to be said.
“You said before that you had…you know done it before…”
“Done what?” Luna asked.
“That you had you know had sex before with a girl. It’s her isn’t it?” Hermione whispered.
“Ohh, yes. It was very nice.”
Hermione felt her heart sink as she heard those words. Before she had time to say anything more Luna went on.
“Of course, I do think it is better with you. There are several reasons for this. First of all you have acquired very nice technique when you drag your tongue...”
“Ok, ok we can talk about that later.” Hermione interrupted blushing bright red.
She really wasn’t comfortable discussing intimate matters, especially not with another person in the apartment.
“No, go on.” Orla said with a mischievous smile from the doorway.
“Have you been listening?” Hermione snapped in fury.
“I’m a bit of a sneak, sorry can’t help it.” Orla grinned.
Hermione sent daggers with her eyes and as Orla saw this she changed her tone.
“Ok, Hermione. Listen. You have nothing to worry about. Luna is very fond of you and she would never cheat on you. Me and Luna were never even girlfriends, we just had some fun. I helped out during that year of Voldemort’s rule. It was very intense you know. Adrenaline rushing through your veins after doing something dangerous. Me and Luna just had to blow off some steam.”
Hermione started to calm down. Of course Luna would never cheat on her, she really did know that. While Orla might be a bit rude she had taken great risks in helping Luna and that was something that Hermione very much admired.
“Ok, I’m sorry that I got so agitated. I guess I overreacted.” Hermione apologized.
“It’s ok. Now if we could go back to exactly what you could do with your tongue.” Orla said and fired off another mischievous smile at Hermione.
“No, we won’t. Now let’s discuss something else entirely.“ Hermione snapped back.
Orla simply shrugged.
“Relax, Just kidding. Seriously though Hermione I really do admire you. Everything you did. In my book you are the great hero. From what I have heard you were the brain behind pretty much everything.”
Hermione blushed again.
“Well I did figure a few things out, but there were many others who helped.”
“You know what? You really should write a book about it. You’ve done so much and we haven’t really had any credible account on what happened.”
“Yes, you should write a book Hermione. Dad’s printing press can print books as well.” Luna piped in.
“I don’t think I have the time for that. I mean I got my work and everything…”
“Well, think about it least.” Orla said.
“Now, we could stay here chatting or we could go to Beauxbatons and I could show you around. There’s a floo connection in the Leaky Cauldron.”
“You mean you want me to come as well?” Hermione asked.
“Yeah, why not. Luna stated quite clearly that she wouldn’t go without you.”
Hermione turned to Luna who gave a confirming nod. While Hermione had expected a quiet night at home with Luna she was intrigued by the prospect of visiting the foreign school. It was an institution of academic excellence and Hermione would be very happy to visit it.
“So, how long will we stay?”
“Just one night would be enough. I have the first task around noon tomorrow and that should be done before night.”
“Ok, I just gotta pack a few things.” Hermione said.
Fortunately Hermione had kept clothes and other personal belongings at Luna’s apartment for all those sleepovers. A few short minutes later the three young women set out to walk the short distance to the Leaky Cauldron. All the previous animosity was gone and Hermione was starting to think that Orla was an interesting person. Apparently she and Luna had been friends ever since the battle at the department of Mysteries. Orla had been really impressed by Luna’s courage. Hermione was a bit ashamed that she hadn’t noticed this before. She had not paid very much attention to Luna before and she had been pretty caught up in other things. That was going to change now however. Hermione considered any friend of Luna a friend of hers.
The floo ride went without a hitch and they stumbled out in and empty room. Hermione immediately thought that they must be in some kind of castle, but unlike Hogwarts the colours were bright and Hermione quickly estimated from the decoration that at least this room was no more than a few hundred years old. Probably late 17th century. A window was open a salty breeze filled the room. The view from the window was that of nothing but ocean as far as they eye could see.
“I think I’m beginning to understand what Fleur Delacour was talking about.” Hermione said as she took in the view.
Luna came up from behind and wrapped her arms around Hermione.
“Yes, it is very nice.”
Standing like this in front of a window reminded Hermione of that first kiss they had shared and without even thinking she turned her head slightly and met Luna’s lips in a kiss. A combination of the view, the warmth and the fact that this was their first kiss of the day made sure that it soon heated up into a full blow make-out session. Orla’s presence in the room was completely forgotten until she saw it fit to remind the lovers.
“So, do you two lovebirds want me to leave you alone and cast a mufflato spell on this room?”
Hermione tried to be angry for being interrupted, but being in Luna’s arms somehow made it impossible to be angry.
“How about you give us that tour of the castle?” Hermione said, changing subject.
Orla agreed and led them on the tour. The impression given by the first room held through for the rest of the castle as well. Thanks to a little knowledge of historical architecture Hermione now understood that her initial guess was pretty much correct. The rooms and corridors were all in bright colours except for a few rooms that looked like they were solid gold. There were a few similarities to Hogwarts however. The portraits on the walls were very much alive here as well and the castle was a lot like a maze. The school robes the students wore were blue and seemed to be made of a much lighter material than the Hogwarts robes. Hermione’s first guess was that they were made of silk and this was confirmed by Orla.
When the tour of the castle was complete Orla led them out into the garden. If possible the garden was even more impressive than the castle. Even more enthusiastic however was Luna. She immediately set off to explore the vast garden. Hermione was momentarily torn between the risk of getting lost or walk into something dangerous and on the other hand her desire to be wherever Luna was. Of course in the end it was an easy choice and Hermione set off after Luna. The garden was a wild mixture of plants and styles from all over the world. There were well manicured parts, inspired by English garden design and elaborate Asian gardens as well as parts were all kinds of plants were growing. This was a far cry from Scotland. Hermione finally caught up to Luna as the younger girl stopped by a small pond and looked down in it.
“What?” Hermione asked, still catching her breath.
“Shhhh, I’m trying to talk to the fish.” Luna answered.
Hermione didn’t believe such a thing was possible, but none the less she kept quiet. After trying various real and seemingly gibberish languages Luna gave up and instead turned to Hermione.
“They seem a little bit stand-offish. I think I might have offended them because I ate fish yesterday.” Luna declared as if it was the most logical conclusion.
“Well, If they did know I’m sure they wouldn’t have appreciated it.” Hermione answered diplomatically.
“You don’t believe me.”
“No, but I try.”
“I know.” Luna answered and wrapped her arms around Hermione and moved in for another kiss.
“Wow, you two lovebirds can hardly stay away from each other, can you?” Orla said, thus announcing her presence.
“No it is very hard. Hermione is very soft and cute you know.” Luna answered sincerely.
“I’ll guess I’ll have to take your word for it. So, do you wanna know where you’ll be sleeping?”
Without waiting for an answer Orla led them through the garden until they reached a clearing where a group of tents stood. Milling around the tents were a few students, wearing Hogwarts uniforms. Since they were all younger Hermione didn’t know any of them closely, but she did recognise a few of them. Most of them started to stare at Hermione and Luna with admiration in their eyes, but none of them approached.
“The two of you are quite the heroes you know. All of us where to young to stay for the final battle, but we sure know about those who did.” Orla explained.
Luna smiled happily at the students and Hermione tried her best to overcome her natural humility and do the same, even though she wasn’t quite as comfortable about being admired.
“This is your tent” Orla said and pointed to a small, brown tent.
Just as one might expect the tent was much bigger when they actually got inside it. It was a well furnished a modern looking apartment with all the amenities one could wish for.
“I’ll come get you in about two hours and we’ll go have dinner. I gotta do some preparation for the task tomorrow.”
“What is the task?” Hermione answered curiously.
“I don’t know. I just practise whatever I can.”
“We can help.” Hermione offered.
“Naww. I’ve got McGonagall helping me. Besides, looking at the two of you I have a feeling there might be something else you might want to do.”
“What do you mea..” Hermione asked before she caught what Orla was hinting at.
Orla quickly left the two lovers to themselves.
Luna seized the opportunity and moved in for a kiss. Hermione had some resistance to making love in a tent, but this quickly melted away as Luna worked her magic on Hermione.
Written by
Rupert
Tuesday Night on... "Taboo Tv" (SPRING 2009)
* * 8:00 * *
Life as a (horny!)
Teenage "Lesbian"
* * 9:00 * *
Can't Fight the Moonlight
* * 9:30 * *
The Blackmail Diaries
(Book One)