A/N: General disclaimers and all that jazz. We're going seriously AU on some subject matter in this installment so please read with an open mind.

Potter's Hands: Ravenclaw

Featured Witch: Luna Lovegood

Requested By: Reviews, Requests and PM's that demand Luna Lovegood

The humid, balmy air hung stagnant in the Hogwarts infirmary and the oppressive heat wave didn't relent its strangling grip it had on the castle or the grounds. The beds in the infirmary were lined up in neat rows and the bedsheets hung crisply over the mattresses'. For all intents and purposes, the infirmary was empty but in the back corner the war hero Harry Potter laboured over his latest medical experiment. The protective runes painted on the floor stopped Harry's magic from overflowing the entire infirmary and silenced his vocal frustrations.

"Why won't you work?"

Harry slammed his hand down on the wooden mannequin doll and released a flash of his magic in frustration. The mannequin flopped about at Harry's violent action but otherwise didn't move. For the past hour Harry had been trying to animate the mannequin but without using necromancy or any other of the darker reanimation arts. So far, he hadn't had any luck and Harry tilted his head back with a groan as he closed his eyes. He rolled his head back and forth to alleviate the stress but he knew that no more inspiration would come today. He packed his notes and the mannequin up into a suitcase and shrunk it to fit in his pocket. Harry deactivated the runes and stepped out from behind the curtain. He summoned his school bag as he walked down the centre aisle of the infirmary, walked outside into the corridor and locked the doors behind him.

"Hiding in the shadows when you want something does not earn you any favours Luna."

"I like watching from the background. People are more honest that way."

Harry turned around and Luna stepped out from behind a statue of armour. He waited for the witch to speak, hands in his pockets and several long minutes of silence passed between the two young magicals. Luna tilted her head to the side, large silver coloured eyes staring seemingly through Harry and held her hands behind her back.

"I know you've read my file Harry and I know one of the reasons you're working on your reanimation project is to help people like me."

"How did you…wait, don't tell me. I can't have any secrets from you. I learned that months ago."

Luna smiled wide, eyes squeezed shut and she nodded. Harry sighed and ran a hand through his hair. His extracurricular activities were a much-guarded secret and he knew many people would get stuck on the morality of his projects.

"Why do you want me to help you? I'm graduating this year and there are many more qualified and established medi-wizards that can help you."

"I don't want their help, I want yours."

"Yeah, you've made that clear."

Harry resumed walking down the corridor to the central staircase that led to the Great Hall and Luna appeared beside him. She skipped next to him, hands behind her back but Harry wasn't fooled. He knew how disarmingly charming Luna appeared and he often wondered if people knew how powerful Luna was.

"I don't know if I am skilled enough to help you Luna. Your situation is rather…"

"Problematic? Unique? Delicate?"

Harry chuckled ruefully and nodded at the people that greeted him as they walked down the staircase. He stopped walking and Luna stepped in front of him. Harry grasped Luna's shoulders and stared down at her. The blonde-haired witch looked up and met his gaze. Harry almost became lost in her colourless eyes, noticing that the usual silver colour she had in her eyes was absent and he nodded.

"If you want my help that badly I won't refuse you Luna. You are one of my dearest and closest friends and you have helped me out of more situations than I can count."

"You have helped me even more Harry Potter and I believe in you."

Harry smiled, squeezed Luna's shoulders and waved Hermione over as the Gryffindor witch had been standing to the side. Hermione handed Harry a folder of some sort and Harry's eyes narrowed. He opened it, looked at the first few pages and closed the file angrily.

"Okay, I'll handle this Hermione. Thank you."

Harry motioned for the witches to walk with him as he entered the Great Hall and a witch flanked either side of him. He walked to the end of the hall, towards a table in the back and sat down. The witches sat down on either side of them and Harry erected some privacy wards. With finals over, lessons weren't mandatory and many of the students didn't come to the Great Hall for the scheduled meals. Still, Harry Potter liked his privacy and his secrets were his to keep.

"The Ministry has denied my request to have you attached to House Potter because you are a muggleborn? I thought we just had a war about this shite."

"Language Harry and even with my war hero status and heralded as one-third of the 'Golden Trio', I am still a muggleborn. Traditions have run the Wizengamot for centuries and the shakeup and changeup won't happen overnight. We were expecting this."

Hermione's words stilled Harry's thoughts to do something rash and he dismissed his anger with a heavy sigh. Hermione Granger had been a stalwart defender in 'Voldemort's Second War' and her status as a brilliant muggleborn had opened or at least cracked open doors that had been previously closed to those not of full-blood or pureblood status.

"You're right Hermione."

Harry sighed again and pushed the folder away from him. Hermione clasped his hand briefly and then the talk turned to other subjects.

"Find anything useful yet Harry?"

So engrossed in his research about lifting curses and breaking magical seals, Harry's sharp awareness didn't alert him to Luna's presence and her flowery scent overwhelmed him as she leaned over his shoulder. Her chin rested on his shoulder, her cheek pressed next to his, and she draped her arms over his shoulders. Her dainty hands fiddled with his loose shirt collar and tie.

"Luna the curse placed on the Lovegood name is powerful and anyone that has attempted to lift it has met a gruesome death. Also, the Lovegood that dared to have the curse lifted suffered even worse than they are now."

"I know this Harry and I am prepared to face that possibility. You are however forgetting one thing."

"Yeah? What's that?"

Luna pulled off Harry's tie and unbuttoned a few more of his shirt's buttons. Her small fingers slid inside his shirt's collar and down the base of his neck. The actions were familiar as Luna loved to give and receive positive physical contact. Harry's question came out with a groan and he closed his eyes.

"You, Harry Potter, dark lord killer, is working on breaking my familial curse."

"There have been other, more notable curse breakers that have attempted to lift the curse."

When Luna's soft, warm lips kissed the side of his neck and nibbled, Harry's eyes shot open. He tensed but Luna kept him down with firm hands on his shoulders. Harry had always consciously separated Luna and Hermione from his conquests or bed partners. Both witches were precious to him, more precious than anyone else living in this world and he wouldn't screw that up for a night of passion. Somehow, each in their own way, both Hermione and Luna understood this and a status qou had been maintained.

"Easy there Harry. Your body and mind are stressed out right now and you can't see through the problems in front of you. Just relax."

Luna's seductive whisper surprised Harry, the wizard never thinking that Luna was confident in her sexuality and his thoughts returned to the present when Luna's warm, soft body slid into his lap. Her lips returned to his neck and upper chest; kissing, licking and nibbling at any available skin. Harry groaned, his hands settling on Luna's hips out of reflex and Luna hummed her approval. Her hands slid down his chest, over his firm stomach and pulled his shirt from his trousers. Before he could voice a semblance of protest, Luna had his belt unbuckled, his pants undone and one of her hands palming his cock.

"Luna…."

Ever since he had defeated Voldemort for the second time in a legendary, much whispered about duel, Harry never had a shortage of hook-ups or bed-partners. He fooled around with witches here in Hogwarts, witches that had already graduated, professional stars and international beauties around the known world. Magical or muggle it didn't matter, and Harry's sexual prowess and skills grew as a result. He had always been a giver, getting the most pleasure and satisfaction in exploring the woman of the night's body and giving her the most pleasure that he could. Never once had he put his own needs first and although he had fun and got his pleasure; none of the witches gave him the same level of dedication.

"If you make me stop Harry Potter…"

Harry breathed out a chuckle at Luna's pouty growl and he relaxed. Luna was a brilliant witch, seeing things others didn't and with her sensory abilities she experienced a depth of emotions that a normal person wouldn't. He had claimed Luna Lovegood and put her under the protections of his houses; Potter, Black and Pervell. Once that became public knowledge, the Ravenclaw witch flourished, both academically and socially (with Harry's friends only, she still wasn't comfortable with the student body at large).

"If this is what you want."

"I need you at your best if we are going to not only beat this silly curse but survive it. Let me in Harry, let me please you."

The seductive plea, subtle rolling of her hips and the dark desire in her normally colourless eyes did Harry in. His resistance crumbled with a slow nod and Luna grinned. Honestly, Harry was curious about Luna's behavior and attitude when it came to sex because the dichotomy of her personality was so distinct and she could either be submissive or teasing. She drew Harry out of his inner musings when she started undressing and Harry groaned when she wiggled in his lap while doing so. She seemed intent on rubbing every slight curve of her body against his front and soon she sat in a matching light beige bra and knicker set with pink and green flowers swirling over the satin fabric.

"You planned this didn't you? Merlin, Luna."

"I wanted to give you some motivation Harry…"

Harry's erection strained and pulsed in Luna's warm hand and she rubbed her palm over the tip. Her smooth, gentle ministrations caused Harry to jerk in his seat and Luna giggled. She unclipped her bra with one hand, kept Harry on edge with her other wrapped around his cock and pulled her bra off entirely.

"Um, Luna…goodness…you know that we…yes…are in the library…right? Not that…. I don't…appreciate the view but…"

"Cat got your tongue Harry?"

Luna didn't seem nervous that she sat almost entirely naked except for her pretty knickers in the middle of the library at the end of a school day. Granted that the term had pretty much ended but still for propriety's sake. He couldn't help but glance down at her naked breasts, small but perky and capped with light pink nipples. Whether due to excitement or being exposed to the cool air, her nipples were long, hard points and Harry cupped her breasts in his hands. They were soft and malleable, much to his enjoyment.

"Finally…"

Luna's gasp and relieved plea made Harry smirk and he tweaked her nipples. The witch in his lap squeaked and buried her face in the crook of his neck. The tugging and movements of her hand became more deliberate, insistent and her other hand came into play too. The pressure and pleasure became too much and Harry grunted as he came in heavy, long spurts. Luna gathered it into her hand and tugged him gently until his cock pulsed no more.

"Well I am definitely not as stressed as I was before and I will be able to think more clearly now."

"Oh, I'm not done with you yet Harry Potter. I am going to make sure that you are properly motivated to see this through."

"Luna, I can't go again right after you just tugged me dry and you don't need to do anything else."

Harry ran his hands up Luna's back, tracing her spine and tangled her long blonde hair in his hand. She took her face out of the crook of his neck at his silent request and looked him in the eyes. Harry looked into her eyes, trying to see anything other than pleasure, desire or contentment but found only those three emotions. Luna smiled and cupped Harry's cheek.

"You saved me from falling into nothingness, challenging me to become the best I can be and have given me your protection. I find no shame or regret in giving my body to you Harry Potter."

The two young magicals shared a long look and Harry acquiesced with a sigh. Luna draped herself over him and kept her eyes on his.

"My family, the Lovegood's, were powerful once and heralded as 'those that can see beyond.' A fancy way of saying that we could see the future but we were never content with just seeing the future. We wanted to know how today's actions affected tomorrow's and we wanted to experience it as well."

"So, you took the non-wizards approach and asked for help from other magical creature communities. Particularly the fairies."

Luna hummed her agreement and ran her fingers across Harry's chest. Harry knew this information of course, having asked Luna for all texts or grimoires she had concerning her family's history and legacy.

"Magic is not exclusive to mankind as you know Harry, and my family wanted more knowledge than the humans had. For decades my family was all grouped together in the same region and we spent that time cultivating relationships and giving and asking for favors from different magical creatures."

"Which was made easier by the fact that mankind hadn't stamped their dominance on everything yet."

Luna snorted and nodded against his shoulder. The criteria and subject material taught in History of Magic was of course slanted to favour humans but Harry and Luna had since reached out for knowledge outside the Ministry's purview. The knowledge that could be gained from different cultures, regions and perspectives amazed Harry and he would never go back to relying simply on the Ministry.

"Through much toil and effort and failure after failure, my family succeeded in their endeavors. Soon a ritual and a few powerful spells were created that if performed correctly and properly would allow my family to gain the knowledge they sought. Even if my skills and abilities are hampered, I am living proof that my family succeeded in the process."

"But then you ran afoul of Tertius*. Tertius, one of the most famous curse-breakers in recorded history and an almost dark lord."

"My ancestors were powerful and the first major family that could not only see the future but experience the past and present memories of anyone they touched. Their arrogance and pride must have been strong for them to fight with someone as deluded as Tertius."

Tertius had asked to see what his future would entail from the Lovegood family and when the Lovegood's told him of his dark path and eventual demise he flew into a rage. He had a hundred loyal followers/disciples by that point and demanded that his future be re-told. The answer came back the same and a melee ensued. The outcome favoured the Lovegood's and when Tertius realised this he drew upon all his remaining strength and those of his followers to cast one of the most powerful dark curses in recorded history.

"My family descended into 'madness' after Tertius cast his final devastating curse and died. The curse preyed upon my ancestor's powerful mental magic and used it against them. Over the years my family's prowess weakened, until we became the laughing stock of the magical elite and our abilities were tarnished by rumours and gossip. We still hold our ancestral seat on the Wizengamot but another Most Ancient and Noble House holds it by proxy because 'no living Lovegood possesses the mental awareness and acuity' to hold it."

"I'm not sure how and I'm not sure why, but Thomas Greengrass is the acting lord for House Lovegood. At least we know that Greengrass is not dark and he's not light either. I believe he is grey."

"I don't know Harry. You fucked Daphne Greengrass. What do you think? Is she of the light or of the dark?"

The knowing tone in Luna's drawl caused Harry to flush and he pinched her arse in silent reprimand. Luna giggled and patted his chest.

"I understand I will not be your first and certainly not your last bed partner Harry Potter. Just don't think that you can hide your sexual conquests from me. I know you, remember?"

"Luna, I don't want to sleep with you. Well, that's not true either. I've just never thought of you in that way. You are precious to me and-"

A slender finger pressed against his lips and Harry fell silent. Luna's knowing and understanding gaze took the awkwardness out of Harry's ineloquent statements. She slid out of his lap, down onto her knees on the floor and pulled Harry's trousers lower off his hips. Harry tensed again, aware of what her actions meant but Luna stopped his protests with a glare.

"We have already talked about this Harry and if you keep protesting, I'm going to delay your release that much longer."

"You think you're that good huh?"

"Watch me Harry. I'll make you squirm and beg."

Before the witty retort could come out of his mouth Luna swallowed his shaft all the way down to the base. Instinctively Harry's head lolled back and his hands found purchase in her silky hair. Now that she had his attention, Luna seemed to be intent on cleaning up his residual release from earlier. Her tongue and lips bathed his cock, balls, hips and lower stomach until no evidence of her previous hand job was on him. The wet softness of her tongue, lips and mouth teased Harry and his hips followed her mouth to try and increase the friction.

"Patience Harry. I thought you said you couldn't go again so soon."

"Minx…"

Deciding to take control and move Luna's wonderful activities along further, Harry moved her head so her mouth breathed over the head of his cock. He paused, not wanting to force Luna and make her afraid. His uneasiness left him when Luna looked up for a brief second and winked. That's all the permission Harry needed and he eased Luna's mouth down his shaft with gentle pressure on the back of her head. Her mouth felt exquisite and when he touched the back of her throat Harry moaned.

"Merlin above Luna… You do that so well…"

Luna sucked Harry further into her mouth, closed her lips around his cock and hummed. He thrust his hips before he realised what he was doing and Luna encouraged him by grabbing onto his arse. A few thrusts of his hips later and coupled with Luna's judicious use of her throat, tongue and lips caused Harry to grit his teeth and release hard into the back of Luna's throat. His grunts came out through his clenched teeth, still aware of the public location for their sexual tryst and black spots dotted his vision. Luna didn't relent, keeping a tight seal with her mouth and languidly bobbed up and down his shaft.

"Well you didn't beg but you were squirming."

"Yeah well…shut up."

Luna laughed and made Harry presentable again. She picked up her clothes off the library floor and set them on the table over Harry's research. When she went to put her bra back on Harry stopped her and gazed at her form. Luna didn't look embarrassed and Harry held her steady with her hands on her hips.

"Some entries in your family's grimoire and diary entries say that the curse has also affected your physical appearance to a certain degree."

"My mum never told me because I was too young for those topics when she died. My dad, bless him, just wasn't there in the end and my 'birds and the bees' talk came from Molly Weasley."

Harry snorted and raked his eyes up and down Luna's form. Slender in build, dainty even, and no real substantial curves to speak of. She wasn't flat chested, but it did appear that way with the layers of clothes and heavy Hogwarts robes she wore and although her arse was firm one wouldn't notice.

"I'm not like the other girls Harry."

"And you don't need to be. I've had plenty of girls with 'wanker material' bodies and few even came close to the amount of desire and pleasure you just gave me. Twice."

Luna blushed, a pretty pink shade at Harry's compliments and Harry let her go so she could dress. She hesitated, her bra hanging from her fingers and Harry looked up at her. Luna chewed her bottom lip and swayed slightly from side-to-side.

"What is it Luna?"

"I've, um, never had an orgasm before and the few boys I did let into my knickers just banged away with their fingers. Could you…? Would you…?"

The deep blush spread from Luna's upper chest all the way to the roots of her hair and Harry smiled gently. He stood up, eased Luna around so she faced away from him and molded his front to her back. Luna sank back into his embrace and Harry cupped her breasts. The witch trembled and Harry guided her head back to rest against his shoulder.

"Relax Luna. I have you."

"Mmm…mhmm…"

Harry rolled her nipples in his fingers and slid his hands forcefully down her flat stomach. He reached the hemline of her knickers and eased his fingers underneath. Luna tensed but Harry kept a gentle pressure and eased his way through the trimmed light blonde curls. He ran two fingers down either side of her slit and her sensitive nether lips were wet. As he expected Luna jerked and Harry used this opportunity to ease a single finger inside her tight channel.

"O-o-oh…."

Even with her naivety, Luna's hips pressed back down on Harry's finger and he bumped her clit with his thumb. The pleasurable cry that tore out of Luna's throat gave Harry an instant hard-on and he flicked her clit again. Luna twitched, her now silver coloured eyes gazing at him without seeing and Harry found it incredibly erotic to witness Luna Lovegood lost in a haze of desire. He pumped his finger slowly at first until Luna's hips matched his speed and then he added a second finger. Luna stood up on her tiptoes but then eased back down and she matched his rhythm again. Harry kept gently flicking her clitoris and now spread his fingers apart a little as he fingered Luna.

"A-aa-ah-haaa!"

Luna came without warning, her velvety inner folds gripping Harry's fingers in a vice-like grip and her cum dribbled down his wrist. Like the gentleman lover that he was Harry eased Luna back down from her first non-self-delivered orgasm and held her close when she collapsed back into him.

"Welcome back to earth moon-child."

"I take back whatever teasing remarks I made about your orgasm face if you'll do that again. That felt wonderful."

"I think I can be persuaded to do that again."

Harry gently massaged Luna's back muscles for a few moments and then hooked her bra on for her. He helped her get dressed and she spun around in his arms to fix his own uniform. The teenagers stared at each other in a comfortable silence for a few moments and Luna giggled. Harry smiled and packed up his things. They walked out of the library just as it was closing and Harry led them towards Ravenclaw tower.

"When should we begin the next step of lifting the curse Harry?"

"I think that I'll have everything ready in a few days Luna."

A/N 2: I wasn't kidding about the requests I received for Luna and plenty of people asked why Susan Bones was done first over Luna. I also wasn't kidding about the AU aspects of this chapter and there will be more.

A/N 3: *Tertius is an actual canon character, a noted curse-breaker and a slightly longer version of his history can be found on HP-Lexicon. I simply took a specific route with his character development in this story and will give more detail in the next chapter.

As always, if you have a question, comment or concern leave them in a review or PM me. Ja ne.

-Kaden