All Blues (Harry, Luna)

[redsiodaslair]

All Blues
Characters: Harry, Luna  (Harry/Ginny)
Rating: Pg-13
Genre: Flangst - all the way.

Warning: Don't read if you think you could dislike me for breaking up Luna and Dean. ;) I'm mad enough to write Harry first person- who knew? Not beta read. I’m usually canon inclined ship-wise and happy with it, and the friendship between Harry and Luna has

Comments

[twy]

I really like this!!! I love to read, but also sort of get sick of, the fics that have a perfect happily ever after post-DH scene. Life isn't "perfect" for couples, and a little while to think before immediately getting married is very plausible... and so is a non-kiss with a trusted friend. I love the way you wrote this, I was drawn in right away. Good job, newly blue Red!

[redsiodaslair]

Ah, thanks for reading. :)

I agree with you - about life not being perfect while in love. I like the idea of Harry and Ginny taking a few weeks to think, but not letting anything stop them when they come back together. Harry and Luna's friendship intrigues me quite a bit. I'm glad you enjoyed the way it was told. Thanks for the support, dear. :)

[twy]

It was my pleasure, a good read!

Harry and Luna's friendship really started to get my attention after the OotP movie... I thought Evanna did a good job, and the parting shot of them was very endearing.

[redsiodaslair]

I will confess that I was sort of wishing for Harry/Luna after reading OotP. hee. I liked that idea.

Evanna L was a beautiful Luna. Almost more Luna than Luna herself. :)

[shiiki]

Well this is an interesting take on things! I think you were particularly good at capturing Luna.

Especially this line:

People cannot stand to see you so naked. They have to cover themselves. They have to drape their minds in thick cloaks of disdain, because seeing you so bare hurts them.

It made me nod in agreement. It is so very accurate a description of the uneasy way Luna makes most people feel.

I have to admit, though, that I didn't really feel your Harry. I'm not sure if it was the first-person narrative or not, but his point of view felt a little generic - as though it could have come from more than one character. Neville, perhaps (other than the references to Ginny, that is), or another of their friends. I didn't feel an instant connection to Harry.

I hope I don't come across as overly critical. I still think it's beautiful prose - and like I said, a wonderful portrait of Luna. Maybe it's just me, with the Harry thing. I know he's horribly difficult to grasp.

[redsiodaslair]

Thanks for the concrit, Shiiki. I appreciate it. :)

I wanted it so much to be about Luna and not about Harry, and I thought my choice of pov could help to that, but you are right... I missed the opportunity to give a better characterization of Harry.

I appreciate your feedback on this. Thank you for reading!

Re: Nice...

[redsiodaslair]

Thank you very much for reading! I'm glad you enjoyed this story.

Harry and Luna's friendship has intrigued me quite a bit. I agree with you- there is a deep connection between them, despite the occasional awkwardness. It was fun to explore that through this story.

Again, I appreciate your comment. :)

[dransinha77]

"You would probably be better than me to find the suitable words that would describe those feelings I have for you."
I find myself with no words to express the beauty of this story... (can I write in portuguese?!)...
Thank you for writing this fic! :)

[redsiodaslair]

Thank you for reading!

I'm glad you enjoyed this one - it was a plot bunny that wouldn't leave me alone. Harry and Luna's friendship is something I'd love to write more about. :)