Epilogue
Chapter 10 of 10
sshg316A prophecy says Luna and Draco will one day fall in love. That was six years ago, and Luna is tired of waiting around. It's time to take matters into her own hands. Unfortunately, Draco has a plan of his own. First Place in Draconian Measures at the 2007 OWL Awards; Runner Up for Best Fluff in Round Three of the Quill to Parchment Awards.
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Epilogue
Two months later …
Draco scratched the back of his neck and stared blankly into Luna’s earnest face. The story she had so quickly relayed rung in his ears. “So …” he began, drawing out the word as he contemplated the ramifications of what he’d just been told, “you’re … not … a Seer?”
Luna shook her head, jostling the wreath of ivy that had been precariously placed atop her crown. He had been preoccupied when she’d explained its purpose, but if he knew Luna—and he did—it was probably some sort of Nargle repellent; he had refused inoculation, and Luna was quite diligent about protecting him from infestations.
Draco rubbed his chin as he noted the uncharacteristic wringing of the witch’s hands. He ran his palm across his mouth, hiding his grin; she was adorable when she was nervous. It was such an unusual sight that he wanted to enjoy it while it lasted. “And the whole thing with Hermione and Severus …?”
“Oh, it was a true prophecy,” she was quick to insert, “just … not given by me. But someone had to help them see they were meant to be together! What if she’d married Ron instead?” Her widened eyes displayed her horror at the thought.
Swallowing back a chuckle, Draco arched an eyebrow. “And there was one about us, as well?”
“Yes,” she admitted, then hastened to add, “but I’d love you anyway, with or without it.”
“Good to know,” he said, his lips quirking as he attempted to rein in his amusement. “Are there … more?”
She shrugged, her expression guileless.
“Right.” Draco wasn’t certain what to make of that. How many prophecies could she have in that head of hers? And how many involved people they knew? Merlin.
“Are you angry?” she asked, tilting her head to one side, causing the ivy to tip askew.
Lifting his hand, Draco righted the wreath and then tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. “No.”
Her eyes narrowed as she searched his face for any sign that might belie his denial. She must have been satisfied with what she found, because her eyes quickly returned to their normal, wistful state. “All right, then.”
“All right? Does that mean you’ll—?”
“WACKAWOO! WACKAWOO!”
Her eyes widened in surprised delight, and Draco groaned, knowing exactly what was about to happen. Merlin’s beard, did these creatures mate all the time? Luna’s mouth curved into a mischievous grin before she turned and began to run, the sound of her footfalls muffled by the snow. “You should hurry!”
Shaking his head at her antics, he chased after her, much as he had the first time they’d visited the forest. “Oi, are you ever going to answer my question?” he called out, grinning like a fool when the sound of her laughter floated back to him.
She skidded to a halt at the edge of the forest and spun to face him, her eyes sparkling as he caught up with her. Her chest heaved with her exertion, but she said nothing, seemingly happy to do nothing more than look at him.
“Well?” Draco said, arching one brow.
“Yes.” Luna grabbed his hand and stepped out of the forest, into a small clearing.
“Yes, you’ll answer the question, or yes, you’ll—” Draco’s muttering came to an abrupt stop, his jaw slackening as he took in a sight that few had ever seen. “Merlin’s left hairy toe. It’s the Griffleback Snorflunks.”
“Yes.”
Slowly, he looked away from the short-legged creatures, who were stomping their feet, searching for any signs of edible foliage beneath the snow. “Yes?”
She nodded, her eyes glazing over as she stood up on her toes and briefly pressed her mouth to his. “Yes, I’ll marry you.”
And then it was his turn to kiss her, and as he did, Draco knew, standing in a snow-covered Scottish clearing with the call of so-called mythical creatures filling the air, that she had truly captured him, heart and soul. Life with Luna would never be boring … and he looked forward to every moment.
“WACKAWOO!”
A/N: And that's the end! Luna just couldn't keep her secret from Draco—she had to tell him. ;)
A huge thank you to my beta readers, DeeMichelle and Subversa, and to my Brit picker, LettyBird. I am so lucky to have these ladies in my life.
Thanks again for sticking with me!
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Latest 25 Reviews for Heart and Soul
151 Reviews | 6.91/10 Average
What can I say? a lovely story and a happy ending for all. WACKAWOO! WACKAWOO! WACKAWOOOOOO!!!!!
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Thank you so much for all the lovely reviews! I'm so glad you enjoyed this story!
There is no one like Luna, she was thinking anout Astoria's feelings, she couldn't just take Draco back, without setting things right for Astoria and Adiran. Now on to the epilogue.
All Luna need do now is, shuck off the carddie, and sit down at THE piano , and "The Plain" will go 
where it belongs.
Poor Draco, he thinks he can run away from LOVE 
. Never, mind Luna knew he would throw a storp when he foung out. He will find that he is not the first to" fall in love", and not be able to get out 
. P.S." The Plan" ?
I am so glad that I found this story after it was finished, now I can run straight to the next chapter, while Draco continues his journey up that well know river in Egypt. { D' Nile 
}
Indigestion indeed, Alka-Selsa is not going to cure what ails you Draco.
She has him all figured out, one step ahead of you Draco.
Poor Draco "The Plan" is all well and good, but he is already in love with Luna. It's going to be fun watching him find that out.
I love Luna, and have always thought that she and Draco would make a cute couple. So I am looking forward to reading the rest of this lovely story.
Love this pairing, and Luna's family history. Great story arc
So very, very glad I found this story. I absolutely adored every single chapter. Beautifully done!
I loved this story, it was completely adorabubble! I have a question, did Luna hear another prophecy claiming that adrian pucey & astoria greengrass were to be together that's why she knew they would get together?Can't wait to read some more of your stories :)
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I've been on a bit of a fandom hiatus. You asked a very good question! No one has asked that before! I purposely left that ambiguous. ;) It's possible that there was a prophecy. It's also possible that she's just that observant. Her charaacter would support either scenario. So glad you enjoyed this story. I had a lot of fun writing it! Thank you!!
This was a fun tale. I'm sorry it's over, but I've enjoyed it very much. Thank you.
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Thank you so much, m'dear! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
Oh, my gosh, Adrian and Astoria! Yes! I nearly choked when Luna said the plan was going so well and both Hermione and Pansy were confused. Very nicely wrapped up. Draco's responce was terrific. Loved it.
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Ha! So glad you liked the bit with Adrian and Astoria. I figured that Luna's plan would be an ... unexpected one. ;) Thank you somuch!
I never read incomplete stories out of fear of abandonment, but I love your work so much I couldn't resist. Although I am more fond of luna and Harry, I love to read anything that captures the witch as well as you have. I couldn't be enjoying it more and I know the next chapter(s) will not disappoint. Thank you for the lovely story and for enraptured; I am mainy HG/SS after all
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Thank you so much for giving this story a chance! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed my Luna -- she's such a difficult character to write. I'm getting ready to post the next chapter right now, so I hope you enjoy it as well. Thanks, again!
Just read your response to the last review. All I can say is Woo Hoo! Looking forward very much to the final chapters. This is one of the most charming fics I've read in a very long time - thank you for sharing your talent with us!
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Thank you for the lovely comments! The chapters are coming together -- almost done! So hopefully it will be up early next week. Whew! :)
good chapter!
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Thank you!
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Thank you!
The more the merrier!!! Great work, I'm loking forward to the next chapterS!gab
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Thanks, Gabi! It will be a few weeks as I'm finishing up my SS/HG Exchange fic, but more will be coming soon.
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Thanks, Gabi! It will be a few weeks as I'm finishing up my SS/HG Exchange fic, but more will be coming soon.
brilliant....... just waiting for the next chapter and then the next.......
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
I'm glad to see Luna finally fighting back. I expect you'll torture us by making it seem as though her plan has failed miserably. ;)
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Yes, she's definitley taking a more proactive approach rather than the passive one she's been employing. Things should get interesting. LOL Me? Torture? How did you know? ;)Thanks so much!
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Yes, she's definitley taking a more proactive approach rather than the passive one she's been employing. Things should get interesting. LOL Me? Torture? How did you know? ;)Thanks so much!
Now will he pull his head out of his arse or won't he?
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
That really is the question, isn't it? He's only got two chapters to do it, so I hope so! LOL Thank you so much!
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
That really is the question, isn't it? He's only got two chapters to do it, so I hope so! LOL Thank you so much!
Ooooooh! Luna has decided to fight fire with fire! I'm delighted she isn't pinng away. So very Luna to see Draco's departure as a good thing and to grasp on tight to her last shred of hope. I'm with you, Luna. Drop that sweater and let the games begin!
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Yep! Luna has decided it's time to take a more proactive approach. She knows him well enough to know that now is the time to act. Ooo. Yeah. Just wait til she drops that sweater. *waggles eyebrows* I'll have pictures of the dress on my LJ when the next chapter posts -- it's just so Luna-y! *squees*Thank you so much!
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Yep! Luna has decided it's time to take a more proactive approach. She knows him well enough to know that now is the time to act. Ooo. Yeah. Just wait til she drops that sweater. *waggles eyebrows* I'll have pictures of the dress on my LJ when the next chapter posts -- it's just so Luna-y! *squees*Thank you so much!
You are a cruel, cruel woman.
I see you fear the ABBA no more...adjustments will be made for that unexpected development.Fantastic chapter, by the way. I look for ward to more <i>soon</i> *raises eyebrow*
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
I am cruel, aren't I? *preens*Um ... no adjustments will be necessary. Really. Truly. I swear!Thanks so much, pokey. More to come soon ... meaning as soon as I finish my exchange fic. ;) Just a few weeks, though, and the last chapter is already half written, so there won't be a long wait between chapters nine and ten. Yay!
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
I am cruel, aren't I? *preens*Um ... no adjustments will be necessary. Really. Truly. I swear!Thanks so much, pokey. More to come soon ... meaning as soon as I finish my exchange fic. ;) Just a few weeks, though, and the last chapter is already half written, so there won't be a long wait between chapters nine and ten. Yay!
Love this story!! :D Please keep writing - I can't wait to find out what happens next!
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Thank you so much! I know it's been forever since I updated this story (I got caught up writing for the SSHG Exchange), but you caught me at a good time -- I'm working on the chapter right now! :) When I post next, the final two chapters will be complete. Hopefully they will go up in the next week or two.Thanks, again!
These two make such a delightful pair! She understands him (better than he understands himself!), and she brings out the best in him. And he takes her seriously, in part because he's coming to see how special she is. Good for him in recognizing what often gets overlooked--and good for you in telling such a sweet story so beautifully!
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Yes! She absolutely does understand him better than he does himself. Exactly! And you're quite right ... he's finally seeing her for the special witch she really is, and that he's taking her seriously says volumes about his feelings (even if he's in denial).Thanks so much, sweetheart!
Response from sshg316 (Author of Heart and Soul)
Yes! She absolutely does understand him better than he does himself. Exactly! And you're quite right ... he's finally seeing her for the special witch she really is, and that he's taking her seriously says volumes about his feelings (even if he's in denial).Thanks so much, sweetheart!