Title: What We Need

Pairing: Fleur/Hermione

Rating: M

Summary & A/N: When Luna suggests that Hermione needs to find someone to help her look at the world in a new way, she also suggests a very peculiar method. Animagus style pupplay (non-sexual at the moment) [Started this fic a long while ago. I did add to it, but well, let's see if I can write more... Totally a dedication to the awesome manga Kimi Wa Petto by Yayoi Ogawa… and also a symptom of withdrawal from azure_chaos' Rescue Pup fic]

Chapter Word Count: 1342

Disclaimer: I just fan them!

Chapter 1

Hermione was still a little shocked that Luna had chosen to specialise in mental health. She was also a little wary of the fact that she was in Luna's office. She was now Luna's patient.

"Ms Granger, I believe that you have been a serious person for all your life. When do you have fun?"

"Luna, just call me Hermione. There's no need for this doctor-patient role playing."

'Very well. So you like role playing then, Hermione?"

"I didn't say that."

"Perhaps, but as your friend and doctor, I suggest that we take it as an unconscious message. You've had training to be an animagus, correct?"

"Yes, but I've been unable to retain one form for long periods of time. Ten minutes is my best time so far. I've tried so many, but I haven't found the right that suits me yet. What does that have anything to do with my stress related illness as you so call it?"

"Which have you tried?"

Hermione sighed. She knew before she came that Luna would be far from conventional, but unconventional has suited Hermione in the past.

"Of course I tried an otter, since that is my Patronus, but it didn't take. I then tried to be a leopard, but Crookshanks wouldn't go near me for a few days after that. I've tried several canine forms, they suited me better and lasted a little longer, but still nothing."

"Perhaps you ought to focus on the breed of canine. Which did you try?"

'To be honest, I've only tried wild ones. I couldn't bear the thought of Harry and Ron teasing me about being a domesticated animal."

"Okay, just let me think about this…"

Hermione sat uncomfortably for at least half an hour before Luna opened her eyes.

"I have it. Try a chocolate Labrador puppy."

"That's so specific."

"That's the point. Go on."

Hermione, by now well versed in non-verbal spells, transformed herself into Luna's suggestion. She blinked and gazed at her paws, testing them by flexing her front paws. She let out a little yawn. She jumped in fright when Luna let out a squeal of delight. Hermione yelped in surprise as she was lifted and hugged tightly.

"So cute, so cute, so cute!"

Luna spent another fifteen or so minutes cuddling and cooing over Hermione's puppy form.

"You see Hermione, you just need to find the right animal. You can come back up now."

Luna went to her desk and scribbled on a pad of paper as Hermione rematerialised to her human form. Luna handed the piece of paper to a blushing Hermione.

"I've got homework?"

"Yes."

"To find an owner?"

"Hermione, puppies need an authority figure. You aren't part of a pack, so we need to find you an owner. For when you are a puppy, of course, not for the whole time."

"This is ridiculous."

"You need to ask someone you trust."

"How is this going to help me anyways?"

"Well, we can start off as using it as a stress relief technique. Think about it. What stresses out puppies? Nothing, they haven't a care in the world. That's what you need, especially after working your arse off for the good of the Wizarding community!"

"I refuse to look for an 'owner'!"

"Alright. Just turn back into a puppy before you blow your blood pressure."

Luna sighed at the glaring eyes of puppy Hermione. Luna picked her up and petted her into a lull. Puppy Hermione snuffled Luna's warm hands, eventually falling asleep from the stroking of her fur.

"Okay Hermione, for once let someone do your homework for you then," she murmured, as she made her decision on the best owner for puppy Hermione.

The doorbell rang. Fleur was surprised to find her friend Luna Lovegood at her doorstep with a chocolate coloured puppy in her arms.

"Hallo Fleur. Last week you said you were looking for a puppy, right? I have one here."

"She is adorable!"

She accepted the sleeping puppy into her arms, but wasn't exactly sure why Luna would give her such a present.

"No, wait. Luna, I can't take 'er, zis is too much. It is not even my birthday."

"Don't worry, I didn't buy this puppy, I found her. To be honest, this is just temporary. Won't you look after her over the weekend for me, please?"

"Oh, okay. I guess I didn't plan on doing anyzing tonight anyway."

"Great! I appreciate it! I'll pick her up tomorrow night! Oh yeah, here's a bag of puppy stuff."

Luna levitated the bag, landing it on Fleur's kitchen table, which was at the end of the corridor of Fleur's apartment.

"Wait. What is 'er name?"

"Why don't you name her for me?"

"Ok… 'ow about… Kisa?"

Luna grinned at Fleur, "Perfect. Be good little Kisa."

When Luna disappeared with a pop, Fleur glanced at the puppy whose head she was unconsciously stroking. It let out a little sigh of contentment and buried its muzzle further into the crook of her elbow. Fleur smiled. This felt wonderful. She didn't want to wake her dozing companion, so she sat herself down back on the couch, joining the puppy for a snooze.

In her puppy form, Hermione yawned and stretched her little limbs. She blinked, taking in her surroundings. Everything smelled different to Luna's office. It was a nice scent though. It made her wag her tail lazily. And she was warm. She glanced up and yelped in fear as she realised that Fleur Delacour was cradling her. She tried to scramble out of Fleur's arms.

Fleur was awakened by the feel of little claws against her skin accompanied by a distressed yelp. She then heard a thump. She looked down in worry. Kisa was on the floor, her head darting from side to side. Fleur reached down to pet the puppy, hoping to soothe its fear.

Hermione flinched. She raced away to hide under the coffee table. Did Luna sell her? Did Fleur know that she wasn't a real puppy?

"Don't be scared pup. I won't 'urt you. It's okay."

The puppy started shivering. Fleur pulled at her hair. It was a bad habit, but this was stressing her out. What had she done wrong? Maybe she had accidentally squeezed the poor thing in her sleep. She remembered that Luna had given her a bag of puppy stuff. She hoped that it contained treats. She ducked down to look at the cowering puppy.

"I'll be right back. Don't worry, Kisa."

Hermione racked her brains. Wait… The last thing she remembered was Luna saying 'Be good little Kisa.' Well, Kisa must be her puppy name.

Fleur opened the bag. She smelled something chocolate. She rifled around until she found zipper lock bag of round chocolate-based cookies. They had a tennis ball imprint on them. How cute. She took the bag with her, removing one and pacing it in her palm. She offered it to the still shaking Kisa.

"'ere, Kisa. 'ho is a good little puppy? Look what I 'ave for you,' said Fleur, as gently as she could.

The smell of chocolate and cookie was very powerful. It distracted Kisa quite well. Fleur smiled as the shivering stopped. But Kisa still hadn't moved forward, though her snout was definitely making a strong argument. Eventually, after at least a minute of shifting on her paws, Kisa began crawling step-by-step closer towards Fleur's outstretched hand.

Fleur's current crouching position wasn't particularly comfortable, but she would have to hold it to finally get to see Kisa take the treat. The puppy finally reached Fleur's fingertips, sniffing about and it took all of Fleur's self control to not giggling from the ticklish sensation. Kisa glanced at Fleur before cautiously taking the tennis ball shaped treat into her mouth and backing away slowly.

Fleur sighed as she could move back to sit with her legs crossed, content to watch Kisa munch her treat a few puppy lengths away.

'Good girl, Kisa. I am very proud of you,' said Fleur, gently.

tbc…