Dec. 4th, Harry Potter, Neville & Harry, Decorations Title: Decorations Author: deirdre_aithne Fandom: Harry Potter Pairings: Neville & Harry (gen at the moment), Luna/Lavender Rating: G Word Count: 309 Disclaimer: I do not own or claim to own any characters, settings, locations, etc. from Harry Potter. All borrowed aspects of the above fandom are used purely for entertainment in a fanwork, and will be returned to their proper fandom and owners scratch, dent, and injury-free. Notes: Unbeta'd. Part 4 of Making Christmas series, read Part 3 here, or start at Part 1 here.
"And... there," Luna said as she settled the topper into place, setting the white bird trilling from its perch on top of the tree.
Neville hung the last of the ornaments on an unadorned branch before stepping back to take a look at their work. He didn't particularly care for oddly-coloured trees, really, but he had to admit that the bubble-gum pink was rather fitting for Luna. And the silver ornaments worked well to tie it all together with the snowy garland.
"Thank you so much for helping me, Neville. I could never have gotten it done in time without you."
"You're welcome." Neville smiled and took a seat on the sofa, watching as Luna began levitating a few final decorations into position above the fireplace. Her place was looking more festive by the second, and he had to admit, he envied it a little. He hadn't been able to bring himself to decorate his little cottage yet, not seeing much of a point to it when he was the only one there.
As if on cue, the fireplace flared to life, and Lavender stepped through in a swirl of green flames. She met Neville's gaze for a second, before the glimmer of fairy lights around the tree pulled her attention in that direction. A moment later, she had Luna wrapped in her arms with a delighted laugh.
Maybe he didn't want the pink tree or the singing bird topper, but he wanted that. That happiness and intimacy with someone else, who was as excited to see him as he was them.
Catching Luna's eye, he flashed her an understanding smile and made his way to the Floo. The two of them needed time alone, and he needed to go home and plan. The perfect gift be damned, he wasn't waiting until Christmas to try to win Harry's heart.