Fleur is grateful to someone.
It's Lupin. He's telling Bill things won't be so bad. That even though he's now a…half-werewolf, life isn't over.
He's comforting him in a way she can't. Understanding what he's going through.
She's never been much of a brain, not like Hermione. No, Fleur is beautiful. Not exactly something to put on a resume, but it's what she was given. She's having trouble comprehending why this happened to Bill, why her fiancée?
Why Bill?
Why not Bill? Is the answer she gives herself. Fleur might not be the brightest woman in the world but she is a moral one. If it hadn't been Bill it would have been someone else. It might have been one of the students, a child. Fleur knows how people treat those who are different, especially children.
At least Bill has a family. Has her. Has Lupin chatting quietly with him about the perks of not having to cook your steaks.
Fleur is going to get married. Married with that tiara that'll match her hair. Give a toast to the memory of Albus Dumbledore.
Fleur is going to get married to Bill. Married to the man she loves. Loves even more now that he fought for the safety of others.
She gives a small smile to Lupin. He smiles back and it reminds her of all she and Bill have to look forward to.
So she's grateful.
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