Title: Beautiful Stranger Pairing: Neville Longbottom/Surprise Female Character Rating: PG-13 Disclaimer: Not my sandbox. I only play here. Summary: "If you name me correctly, I'll kiss you," she'd said to Neville. "You may ask unlimited questions, but there's only one guess allowed." Notes: Krissy_cits, I'm so happy I got to write for you. I loved all three of your prompts, so used them all. As for pairings, well, you'll see! Unfortunately, poor Seamus had to sit out this Hallowe'en.
"If you name me correctly, I'll kiss you," she'd said. "You may ask unlimited questions, but there's only one guess allowed."
She'd flirted outrageously with Neville upon his arrival at the Ministry's Hallowe'en Ball. He was dressed as a Muggle doctor, complete with white coat and "stealthyscoop". She was a domino-masked Highwaywoman, her voice altered by charms, her scarf-wrapped hair tucked beneath a tricorn hat.
It was probably a wind up, but Neville had desperately wanted to guess right and win himself a kiss. He'd spent the evening asking pointed questions but received cryptic answers. He'd observed her closely, hoping for clues. Several hours later, he still had none.
Who could she be? Hermione? Pansy? Ginny?
"Nearly out of time," she teased. She went over to a table loaded with sweets and pastries, helping herself to a handful of blood-flavoured lollipops, and numerous Honeydukes' chocolates.
Neville then knew precisely who she was. "Luna?"
Luna grinned, pulling off her mask. She threw her arms around Neville's neck, and kissed him passionately. "What gave me away?"
"I reckon the lollies are for the Thestrals, but you love chocolates."
"I think I love you more," Luna stated, then proceeded to snogged him senseless.