Daphne and Luna were sitting down their Luna holding on to headwig while the pair waited for Harry to show up.

  “He seems busy doesn’t he?” Daphne asks

  Luna shrugs before responding. “He has his minders from Albus… At least I think so, wanna make a bet? Ron and Hermione are spying on Harry for Dumbledore?”

  Daphne raised an eyebrow at Luna's suggestion, her expressioical. “You think Dumbledore’s actually using them to spy on Harry? That seems… extreme, even for him.”

  Luna tilted her head, her serene smile unwavering as she stroked Hedwig’s feathers. The snowy owl let out a soft hoot, seemingly tent in Luna’s p. “Oh, it’s not as extreme as you might think. Albus has a habit of keeping tabs on people he finds… important. And Ron and Hermiohey’re perfect for the job—close enough to Harry to be trusted, but easy to manipute.”

  Daphne leaned ba her seat, arms crossed as she sidered Luna’s words. “It would expin some of their behavior this term. Hermione alushing him to trust Dumbledore, and Ron… well, Ron” As the Heiress lets out an involuntary shudder.

  Luna giggled softly, her goldewinkling. “Precisely. They may not even realize they’re doing it. Albus is quite clever that way.”

  “Still, it’s a bit much, isn’t it?” Daphne frowned. “I mean, Harry’s been through enough without his supposed friends rep ba him. Doesn’t he deserve some privacy?”

  “Of course he does,” Luna replied, her tourning serious. “But Albus doesn’t see it that way. To him, Harry’s not just Harry—he’s the Boy Who Lived, a pie the chessboard of the greater good.”

  Daphne’s frown deepened, and she goward the partment door, half expeg Harry to walk in at any moment. “So what do we do about it? Warn him?”

  “He already knows, I mean why do you think we are taking a trip to japan, Harry sent a letter to the daily prophet stating that he is leaving wizarding Britain this m. We got 2 months to cause as much chaos as possible.” Luna says rather smugly.

  Suddenly the train jolts as it starts to move.

  Daphne blinked, caught off guard by Luna's nont revetion. “Wait, he already knows? And he sent a letter to the Daily Prophet? What did he even say?”

  Luna tilted her head, her serene smile widening as she tiroking Hedwig, who hooted in agreement. “Oh, just the truth. That he’s leaving Britain indefio explore magical cultures elsewhere and won’t be tied down by anyone else’s pns or expectations.”

  Daphared, her mouth slightly agape. “You’re telling me he announced his departure to the entire wizarding world? That’s… bold.”

  “Bold is just another word for fun,” Luna replied cheerfully. “And besides, it’ll drive Albus absolutely mad trying to figure out where we’ve gone and what we’re up to. He’ll probably spend half the summer scrambling after us like a Kneazle chasing a ser pointer.”

  Daphne couldn’t help but smirk at the mental image of a flustered Dumbledore. “I have to admit, the idea of him losing his calm, all-knowing demeanor is satisfying.”

  “Oh, ye of little faith. I feel a ge daphne, a ge in the wind. Do you believe that we’ll do incredible things, soar up above with incredible wings? All I need is all that you give.” Luna sings lowly to Daphne.

  “Uh, what?” Daphne responds

  “Don't you know that Faith in the smallest amount, giving me your power where it ts. I make yreatest wish e true of you believe. If you put a little faith in me.” Luna now sings with vi.

  “I need every drop of whats in your heart,” Daphne suddenly sings along

  Bang

  The door opens and Harry walks in with Hermohe two blondes pause as Daphne looks at Luna somewhat horrified.

  “Hello, Husband, Hermonie…” Luna states

  “You o stop doing that Luna, Harry is not your husband.” Hermonie responds haughtily. +

  “Oh, so defensive? Do you pn on joining his Harem too?” Luna responds instantly before turning to look at Harry, “I thought you had a thing for blondes.” Causing her husband to snort in amusement.

  Hermione’s face turned a brilliant shade of red as her posure cracked under Luna’s casual remark. She sputtered, caught between indignation and shock, while Harry ran a hand down his face.

  “Luna…” Harry began, his voice carrying a note of warning, though the er of his mouth twitched as if suppressing a smile.

  Luna turned her serene gaze toward him, her golden eyes shimmering with pyful mischief. “What? I’m just trying to uand. First, she’s all ‘Harry, don’t do this,’ then ‘Harry, don’t do that,’ and now she’s marg into s uninvited. It seems rather… involved, doesn’t it?”

  Hermione gred, her arms crossed tightly over her chest. “I’m looking out for Harry. Unlike some people, I actually care about his future.”

  “Oh, so you care?” Daphne drawled, leaning ba her seat and smirking. “That’s a pretty big leap from meddling uhe guise of , don’t you think?”

  “I’m not meddling!” Hermione snapped, her voice a pitch higher. “I’m—”

  “You’re spying for Dumbledore,” Luna interrupted smoothly, her tone unbothered. “And badly, I might add.”

  “Etu Hermoine? Say it ain't so,” Harry responds sarcastically with a hand over his heart while dramatically fling backward.

  “You both knew?” Hermoine whispers

  “Hermione doesn’t care about you. It’s just that she thinks Albus knows what’s best for you better than you do.” Luna states lying btantly to get a rea from Hermoine.

  “That’s not true!” Hermione protested, her voice shaky but defiant. “I just… I thought Dumbledore could help.”

  Harry took a deep breath, his gaze log on Hermione. “Hermione, I appreciate everything you’ve done for me over the years. But you have beeing to Dumbledore behind my back, I need you to know. I’m doh people deg what’s best for me without asking.”

  Hermione flinched as his words hit home. “Harry, I… I didn’t mean to betray your trust. I only ever wao help.”

  “You help by being ho,” Harry states in a fast reply.

  “Well Granger, we are going on a trip for 2 months. We wish we could tell you about it beforehand, but these two want to raise as much hell as possible so the less you know the better. I think it is best if you thought about what you wanted in life and where you want to go and talk to us after summer break yeah?” Daphne suddenly spoke up.

  Hermoine nods and takes that as her cue to leave.

  “So why the sudden reveal of our cards?” Harry asks

  “Dumbledore knows I am ected to princesses Faust somehow. It is time we started pying our hand… Anyways are you all ready got ygage?” Luna asks

  The two pull out their shrunkes in response.

  “Great!” Luna cheers befrabbing their hands and the trio and owl disappear in a loud pop.