This drabble is written for the Miss Leaky Cauldron 2012 on the HPFC. This is my first drabble, so I hope you'll like it :)

Introducing: Luna Lovegood

"Hello"

The red haired girl I approached lifted her head and stared bewildered at me. I think I shocked her. A shame. Mum always told me to be more 'gentle' when speaking with people but I don't think she understand that surprise is the only way to chase the Nargles away sometimes.

"Hm, hello. Who're you?" She was shy, that was for sure, but I knew we would be friends. Maybe she could even help me search for Crumple-Horned Snorkack?

"I'm Luna" I said, extending my hand to the other girl. She must have been more affected by the Nargles than I thought since she just kept staring at it.

"Ya know, you're supposed to shake it. My mum says it's what proper people do"

"What does proper mean?"

"Don't know" I answered cheerfully as I shook her hand. "So, do you want to come with me search for the Crumple-Horned Snorkack?"

"The what?"

"The Crumple Horned Snorkack. They're magical creatures that live kinda everywhere. Course, they still haven't been found, but I and father are sure we'll find them one day. So, wanna join?"

I could see she was interested, but something was holding her back. She probably had to stay here, but she was looking so alone that I knew she would come.

"Come on! We'll have fun and then my mother'll give us cookies when we get home. She'll tell your parents you're with me too!"

"Really?"

"'Course!"

She smiled brightly and I knew we would be great friends. She got up and followed me near the pond.

"So what's your name?"

"I'm Ginny"

"Okay Gin'. Let's be friends then!" And as the sun shone brightly above us, I thought that having friends was good.