Shortly after lunch Luna arrived, they had decided to get ready together at the Hall. "I told Daddy today," she said in a quiet voice. "I told him about all the bullying, and how you were my truest friend." She smiled at Hermione, "He agreed to Professor Snape's request for me to test out of my NEWTs. Then next school year he's going on an extended expedition. If need be, Luna will go with him, while Selene stays behind."