Author's Note: This was written for my own Odd Pairing Game in the 3rd anniversary after party. I used Harry/Luna as proposed by Aaliyanna's-SeventhHeaven. It also includes Severus/James and takes place immediately after the previous drabble.

Meet the Parents II

Whoever Severus was expecting to see when his son came home with his girlfriend, it wasn't Luna Lovegood. Politically, she was about as far from Harry as one could get – not to mention there was just something strange about her.

But then, Harry was possibly the most cunning Slytherin since the Dark Lord himself. Undoubtedly he was determined to convince Luna of the cause, whether for love or some more practical reason. (Not that there was anything wrong with love, Severus thought as he glanced at his husband. James was staring between the girl and Harry with what appeared to be shock, which was better than righteous anger, at least.)

"I must admit to some surprise," said Severus dryly, deciding that regardless of James's current expression, it would be best to cut in before he said something scathing, whether accidentally or intentionally. "You've managed to keep this very quiet, Harry."

Harry flushed. "I didn't know how people would take it. I don't want to be the center of nasty rumors, or force that on Luna." As he spoke, Luna reached out to entwine their fingers, a reassuring gesture that Severus could not fail to notice. Perhaps there was something more to this relationship than met the eye.

"I'm already the center of rumors," Luna said. "As I've told you, it's your decision."

"Well, let's just get through Christmas first." Harry bit his lip as he met Severus's eyes, and Severus gave a faint nod of approval. Then Harry turned his gaze to James. "Dad? Are you okay with this?"

James hesitated. "As long as you're happy, Harry," he said at last.

Harry shifted uncomfortably, sensing that all was not well, but Severus shook his head slightly before his son could speak. He would deal with James. Let Harry have fun with his girlfriend.

"Come on, Luna, I'll show you where you're staying." Harry led the girl out of the room.

Severus turned to James with a piercing look. "Where would you have been Sorted at her age? Where were you Sorted at her age?"

James flushed. "Oh, er, right. Sorry."