I really love how much Ron likes and appreciates Luna
Kingsley Shacklebolt: Potter; you’re the lead on this mission. Take Weasley and Lovegood with you.
Harry Potter: Yes! My fantasy threesome!
(Ron and Luna raise their eyebrows at Harry)
Harry Potter: (quickly) Of aurors on a mission.
Hmm. That’s a good
question. Well, I think my suspicions when someone pointed it out in a
submission to @harrypotterconfessions last year (which you can find here). Then @weasleyismyking540 went
into more detail about it, and I started to think about Ron and Luna’s
interactions during OOTP (which is where most of the evidence for this theory
comes from). I think it’s a theory that’s starting to gain a lot of support within the Potter fandom (or, at least, on my side of the Tumblr fandom).
(I’d using a few images courtesy of @ronweasleydefensesquad, since they have a brilliant post about Ron and Luna’s relationship, which you can find here.)
Luna’s only known Ron a few minutes at this point, but she appears to find him incredibly fascinating (she later stares at him even when he isn’t speaking). I imagine that she found herself genuinely happy to be around him, even if he wasn’t doing anything. That (to me, at least) sounds like the beginnings of a crush.
It was really sweet of Luna to hold Pig for Ron, despite the fact she’s only known him for a few hours. She also uses the opportunity to talk sweetly about Ron’s pet, which Ron seems a little baffled by (most girls don’t say sweet things to him). Notice that Luna wants to be physically close to Ron as much as possible, which is a tell-tale sign of a crush.
She’s supporting Gryffindor in the match, which is sweet anyway. But she also wishes Ron luck for the match. Also, notice that she refers to him as ‘Ronald’, which is usually just what Hermione calls him when she’s annoyed. But here, from Luna, it sounds like a term of endearment. I think it’s very sweet.
I understand most people don’t really see this, but I can’t help but suspect that when she first met him, Luna was attracted to Ron’s humour, kind-hearted nature, and his caring attitude towards the people he cared about.
Obviously, it didn’t lead anywhere (and my OTP is Romione, after all), but I would have liked it if Luna’s crush on Ron had been developed more in OOTP and HBP. Perhaps it would have given Ron some self-confidence, and maybe helped Hermione realise that she needed to show Ron appreciation a bit more if she wanted to give him hints of her attraction to him.
Sadly, this didn’t happen, and it’s entirely possible that Hermione’s initial dislike of Luna was at least partially based in her realisation that the blonde Ravenclaw was attracted to Ron as well. Luna is Hermione’s polar opposite, and Hermione likely would have felt threatened by Luna’s openness with her affection for Ron compared to Hermione’s avoid-showing-him-your-feelings-at-all-just-in-case-he-doesn’t-feel-the-same-way strategy.
Anyway, that’s why I think Luna had a crush on Ron. Hope you enjoyed my ramblings on the subject, anon. 🙂
I agree with all of this.
I headcanon that she did indeed have a little crush on Ron, and that she eventually told him during the time in HBP when he and Hermione were not talking.
She explained that though she did fancy him, she knew that it wasnt returned and that he liked Hermione, and that they should try their best to get things right with each other because they belonged together. She said their auras matched lol.
And he was going to say something to Hermione about it (weather she would listen or not), but two days later, he was poisoned. And then Hermione came to her senses.
And years later at Ron and Hermione’s wedding, Luna told how she had told Ron that and Hermione got all emotional.
@weasleyismyking540 That was beautiful! I would love to write a fanfic based on that premise (with your permission of course).
Crushes, birds and
revelations; or ‘how Luna Lovegood learned to stop crushing and ship Romione’
‘Bloody hell!’
Ron Weasley hit the
wall with his fist. He winced as pain flared up along his knuckles, and blood
began to surface on his skin.
Great, he thought. Now
he’d have scars to accompany the one that the birds had left. The birds set on
him by Hermione-
Ron slammed his other
hand against the wall. Pain flared again, but that was what he wanted. Anything
to distract from the pain currently striking his heart.
Hermione.
Merlin, her name alone
was enough to make his very soul ache.
Even though it had
happened over a month ago, the pain of their separation still clawed at his
heart.
Hermione Granger, the
girl he had loved since the age of thirteen, had attacked him with a flock of
ravenous birds, and then iced him out completely. It was as if she had never
been his friend in the first place.
His crime? He had
finally decided to get over her, and date someone who actually liked him.
Appreciated him. Who didn’t just think he was just the idiot sidekick.
At least, so he
thought.
On reflection, that
invitation (as angry as it was) to Slughorn’s party had been a request for a
date. But Ron had thought she just meant going as friends. When had Hermione ever
indicated that it was anything more than that?
The last Ron checked,
“guests” did not equate to “date”. Kind-of ironic considering that Hermione had
compared Ron’s own emotional range to that of a teaspoon.
Well, it was too late
now either way. He’d never get the chance again.
‘Hello, Ron.’
The redhead turned.
Standing a short distance away was Luna Lovegood, her dirty-blonde hair shining
slightly in the candle-light.
Ron: (talking to Hermione about his first kiss with her) It was brilliant, love. My first kiss with a female friend.
Hermione: Don’t you mean ‘friend’? I don’t think Lavender really counts as a friend.
Ron: Er, yeah..that’s what I meant….
Harry: (blushes furiously and avoids Ron’s eyes)
Hmm. That’s a good
question. Well, I think my suspicions when someone pointed it out in a
submission to @harrypotterconfessions last year (which you can find here). Then @weasleyismyking540 went
into more detail about it, and I started to think about Ron and Luna’s
interactions during OOTP (which is where most of the evidence for this theory
comes from). I think it’s a theory that’s starting to gain a lot of support within the Potter fandom (or, at least, on my side of the Tumblr fandom).
(I’d using a few images courtesy of @ronweasleydefensesquad, since they have a brilliant post about Ron and Luna’s relationship, which you can find here.)
Luna’s only known Ron a few minutes at this point, but she appears to find him incredibly fascinating (she later stares at him even when he isn’t speaking). I imagine that she found herself genuinely happy to be around him, even if he wasn’t doing anything. That (to me, at least) sounds like the beginnings of a crush.
It was really sweet of Luna to hold Pig for Ron, despite the fact she’s only known him for a few hours. She also uses the opportunity to talk sweetly about Ron’s pet, which Ron seems a little baffled by (most girls don’t say sweet things to him). Notice that Luna wants to be physically close to Ron as much as possible, which is a tell-tale sign of a crush.
She’s supporting Gryffindor in the match, which is sweet anyway. But she also wishes Ron luck for the match. Also, notice that she refers to him as ‘Ronald’, which is usually just what Hermione calls him when she’s annoyed. But here, from Luna, it sounds like a term of endearment. I think it’s very sweet.
I understand most people don’t really see this, but I can’t help but suspect that when she first met him, Luna was attracted to Ron’s humour, kind-hearted nature, and his caring attitude towards the people he cared about.
Obviously, it didn’t lead anywhere (and my OTP is Romione, after all), but I would have liked it if Luna’s crush on Ron had been developed more in OOTP and HBP. Perhaps it would have given Ron some self-confidence, and maybe helped Hermione realise that she needed to show Ron appreciation a bit more if she wanted to give him hints of her attraction to him.
Sadly, this didn’t happen, and it’s entirely possible that Hermione’s initial dislike of Luna was at least partially based in her realisation that the blonde Ravenclaw was attracted to Ron as well. Luna is Hermione’s polar opposite, and Hermione likely would have felt threatened by Luna’s openness with her affection for Ron compared to Hermione’s avoid-showing-him-your-feelings-at-all-just-in-case-he-doesn’t-feel-the-same-way strategy.
Anyway, that’s why I think Luna had a crush on Ron. Hope you enjoyed my ramblings on the subject, anon. 🙂
I agree with all of this.
I headcanon that she did indeed have a little crush on Ron, and that she eventually told him during the time in HBP when he and Hermione were not talking.
She explained that though she did fancy him, she knew that it wasnt returned and that he liked Hermione, and that they should try their best to get things right with each other because they belonged together. She said their auras matched lol.
And he was going to say something to Hermione about it (weather she would listen or not), but two days later, he was poisoned. And then Hermione came to her senses.
And years later at Ron and Hermione’s wedding, Luna told how she had told Ron that and Hermione got all emotional.
@weasleyismyking540 That was beautiful! I would love to write a fanfic based on that premise (with your permission of course).
Crushes, birds and
revelations; or ‘how Luna Lovegood learned to stop crushing and ship Romione’
‘Bloody hell!’
Ron Weasley hit the
wall with his fist. He winced as pain flared up along his knuckles, and blood
began to surface on his skin.
Great, he thought. Now
he’d have scars to accompany the one that the birds had left. The birds set on
him by Hermione-
Ron slammed his other
hand against the wall. Pain flared again, but that was what he wanted. Anything
to distract from the pain currently striking his heart.
Hermione.
Merlin, her name alone
was enough to make his very soul ache.
Even though it had
happened over a month ago, the pain of their separation still clawed at his
heart.
Hermione Granger, the
girl he had loved since the age of thirteen, had attacked him with a flock of
ravenous birds, and then iced him out completely. It was as if she had never
been his friend in the first place.
His crime? He had
finally decided to get over her, and date someone who actually liked him.
Appreciated him. Who didn’t just think he was just the idiot sidekick.
At least, so he
thought.
On reflection, that
invitation (as angry as it was) to Slughorn’s party had been a request for a
date. But Ron had thought she just meant going as friends. When had Hermione ever
indicated that it was anything more than that?
The last Ron checked,
“guests” did not equate to “date”. Kind-of ironic considering that Hermione had
compared Ron’s own emotional range to that of a teaspoon.
Well, it was too late
now either way. He’d never get the chance again.
‘Hello, Ron.’
The redhead turned.
Standing a short distance away was Luna Lovegood, her dirty-blonde hair shining
slightly in the candle-light.
‘Er, hi.’ Ron said,
lamely. He reached up to rub the back of his neck, and winced.
‘You’re hurt, Ron.’
Luna said, concerned. Stepping forward, she pulled out her wand (which was
placed behind her ear for safe-keeping) and hovered it over Ron’s hand.
‘Episkey.’
The blood disappeared,
and the cuts began to close.
‘T-thanks.’ Ron stammered,
but Luna was already doing the charm again on his other hand.
‘Whatever made you want
to punch the wall?’ Luna enquired. ‘Did you see a Nargle infestation?’
Ron chuckled. Luna was
a little odd, but he appreciated her concern anyway.
‘Nah, I just got
upset.’
‘Is it over Lavender
and Hermione?’ asked Luna, once again displaying her habit of asking awkward
questions.
Ron felt his heart
close up again at Hermione’s name. Looking at his feet, he nodded.
Luna began to stroll
along the corridor, and Ron followed beside her. It wasn’t difficult,
considering Ron’s enormous legs.
They didn’t speak for a
while. Ron had always felt that Luna was one of those people who didn’t need to
talk all the time. She was happy to just be inside her own head.
Ron wished he could be
the same; at that moment, the inside of his head was the last place he wanted to be.
‘Lavender’s a nice
girl,’ Luna said, absentmindedly playing with a strand of her dirty-blonde
hair.
‘I guess.’
‘I would think you’d
know that, though,’ Luna observed. ‘Since she is your girlfriend, after all.’
‘I do know that!’ Ron
exclaimed. ‘It’s just…’
‘You miss Hermione.’
Ron felt his throat
close up.
‘I don’t think she
misses me much.’
Luna hummed softly under
her breath.
‘I don’t know much
about relationships, Ron. But I do know love when I see it.’
Ron rubbed his right
arm awkwardly; he could still feel the scars from Hermione’s bird attack under
his jumper.
‘Hermione doesn’t love
me, Luna,’ he sighed, his heart heavy.
‘She does. You’re very
attractive, Ron.’
Ron felt his ears go
red.
‘Best not say that in
front of Lavender,’ he muttered, feeling embarrassed.
‘I suppose not.
Although I think she’d agree with me. Hermione would as well.’
Ron’s head spun round.
Luna was smiling at him, her cheeks dimpling slightly.
‘What?’ he gasped, his
heart beating fast. ‘Hermione doesn’t think I’m attractive!’
‘She does.’ Luna said,
simply.
‘No, she doesn’t!’ Ron
exclaimed, feeling very confused. ‘If she did think I was attractive, I would
have never got in this stupid position. I would have never… never…’
‘Never dated Lavender?’
‘Well…yeah!’ Ron said.
‘Of course! I only started dating Lavender because Hermione never… I never
thought she’d want to…’
Ron spluttered into
silence. Putting his head in his hands, he felt exceptionally sorry for
himself.
‘Why are you so
insistent that you aren’t attractive, Ron?’
‘BECAUSE I’M NOT!’ Ron
cried miserably into his hands. ‘I’m just the sidekick! The third wheel! I’m
not smart, I’m not brave; I’m the least of the Weasleys! No-one ever paid me
any attention, and why would they? I’m nothing! Just a stupid lug who always
says the wrong thing-’
‘I don’t think you are,
Ron.’
Ron felt a soft padding
on his jumper; Luna had reached out and was softly patting him on the arm.
Ron didn’t say
anything. He felt like he could burst out crying at any moment.
‘Lots of people see you
as attractive.’ Luna said, softly. Ron realised she had removed her hand from
his arm. ‘Hermione. Lavender. I … I did, for a while.’
Ron jerked his head up.
Luna was looking down at her feet, a sad little smile on her face.
A dawning realisation
hit Ron, making his stomach burn with guilt.
‘Luna….’ Ron mumbled.
‘I’m… I’m so sorry. I should have noticed-’
‘No, it’s alright,
Ron.’ Luna said, smiling genuinely. ‘I knew you didn’t see me that way. It was
always going to be Hermione for you. I suppose that’s why I’m still hoping you
and her will make things right.’
Ron swallowed.
‘It’s too late for
that, Luna.’
‘It’s never too late
for love.’
Luna was staring out of
a nearby window, a quietly comforting expression on her face.
‘But…’
‘It’ll work out.’ She
said, turning to Ron. ‘You and Hermione belong together.’
She was holding a piece
of glass that was broken down the middle. One side was red, and the other blue.
When combined, they would have made a heart.
‘Your auras match. Just
like this. Things might seem broken beyond repair, but…’
Holding the two pieces
with one hand, Luna tapped them with her wand, muttering ‘Reparo’. The two pieces sprung together; now in perfect balance.
‘You just have to keep
hope.’
Luna handed the heart
to Ron, and began to walk slowly away.
‘Er, Luna?’
The blonde turned,
smiling.
‘Yes?’
‘Thank you.’
Luna smiled again, turned
around, and skipped away down the corridor, her blonde hair dancing from side
to side.
Ron looked down at the
heart; it was fragile, and delicate. But it was still there, hanging on.
Closely his fingers
softly around it, Ron began to walk towards Gryffindor tower.
Tomorrow was his
birthday. He’d talk to Hermione then. He was going to fix this. He might still
be dating Lavender, but he’d happily take all the suspicious looks in the world
if it meant being friends with Hermione again.
Ron climbed into bed,
his thoughts full of hope for the future. Maybe Hermione wouldn’t listen to
him, maybe she would. All he knew was that, the next day, he would take the
first step.
-YEARS LATER-
‘Congratulations!’ Luna exclaimed, pulling Ron
and Hermione into a hug.
‘Thanks!’ Hermione
said, happily. Luna hadn’t seen Hermione smile like this in most of the time
they had known each-other, but she supposed most people looked very happy on
their wedding day.
‘Teddy Lupin, come
back!’
Ron and Hermione
chuckled. Teddy Lupin; Harry’s precocious godson, who was now something of a
young tearaway, had scrambled through the assorted guests, aiming for the
enormous buffet table. His exhausted-looking godfather teared after him, his
best-mate robes clashing with his messy hair.
‘Hang on, mate,’ Ron
called. ‘I’ll be right there!’
Turning to Hermione, Ron
planted a kiss on her cheek (Hermione laughed happily, blushing), before
speeding off after Harry.
‘Thank you so much for
coming, Luna!’ Hermione said, grinning happily at the dirty-haired blonde
woman.
‘It was my pleasure.’
Luna said, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. ‘It was a wonderful day;
I’m so happy for you and Ron.’
Hermione smiled wider.
‘And here I was
thinking you were here just to steal Ron away from me!’ Hermione joked.
‘Of course not.’ Luna
said, shaking her head solemnly. ‘I know you’re his one and only. I told him
that back when he was dating Lavender.’
‘What… what did you
say?’ Hermione gasped, a hand flying to her mouth as she collapsed into a seat
nearby.
‘It was when he was
dating Lavender.’ Luna said, sitting down beside her bushy-haired friend. ‘I
told him that you two were meant to be. He couldn’t quite believe me at first;
said it was too broken to fix.’
Hermione’s eyes
widened.
‘Then what did you…?’
‘I told him I had hopes
for you two. He was a little shocked when I told him how I felt about him.’
Hermione put a hand to
her chest, blinking hurriedly.
‘And what did he say?’
‘He apologised,
actually.’ Luna said, softly squeezing Hermione’s hand in hers. ‘He was worried
he’d upset me.’
Hermione’s eyes filled
with tears. ‘That’s just… so Ron,
isn’t it?’
Luna nodded happily.
‘It was always going to
be you two. Your auras still match, just like they did then.’
Hermione smiled
happily, her eyes still brimming with tears, as she clutched the necklace she
was wearing; a small heart-shaped piece of fine glass. The red and blue sides
reflected the sun’s rays as it glistened in the summer afternoon.
Luna and Hermione
smiled at each-other as they watched Ron hoist a laughing Teddy Lupin above his
head, his own freckled face grinning broadly.
It was a warm summer
day. Love had survived.
Hope you liked that! Sorry it took so long to honour your request!
There’s an alternative universe out there where Fleur’s Veela powers effected women rather than men, leading to several very awkward conversations between Hermione and Ron during fourth year.
Okay. Interesting discussion question, actually.
So, veela powers. I generally see it assumed that they function based on who the target is attracted to–so if you’re attracted to women, veelas and veela-descended women affect you, and if you’re attracted to men, veela-descended men affect you.
What if it’s based on who the veela is attracted to, instead?
So the reason Fleur only affects the boys is because Fleur is straight. The reason that only the dudes at the World Cup were affected wasn’t a lack of lesbians in the crowd, it was a lack of lesbians among the mascots?
That would… honestly make a lot more sense from the veela’s point of view. If you’re a magical creature that makes your living magically seducing humans, obviously the humans’ preference in the matter doesn’t matter that much to you.
(It could also create a considerably entertaining flustering for Hermione in the GoF AU under discussion.)
(Also, Fleur/Hermione? Possibly the most plausible woman/Hermione ship I’ve encountered.)
*Piques Interest since I write Ginny/Luna when I have time.*
Not gonna lie, I feel a lot of schadenfreude for the idea that Hermione starts acting like an idiot in front of Fleur, feeling incredibly guilty once Fleur leaves the room, and Ron just shrugging (albeit a little jealously) whilst saying “Fleur makes all girls act like that; it’s not your fault, Hermione”.
Also, Ginny and Luna falling in love after they realise that they both fancy girls (thanks to Fleur’s powers).
Really? Wow, I didn’t know that. I just kinda assumed that the fandom was generally made up of more women than men, and me being virtually the only male Romione shipper I know just reflected that.
Thank you, both for the compliment, and the message!
like listen,,,, hinny and romione r alright and nice ships but catch me being fucking bitter that the world didnt get the masterpiece known as ronarry in canon
I’d personally be happy with both Romione and Ron x Harry simultaneously. But I’m a bit odd like that.
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