For the Character Appreciation Challenge (Fleur Delacour) and the Build a Fic Workshop Challenge (Gabrielle Delacour, pregnancy, "Why am I not surprised?", lucky, and quote below)


"There's nothing better than a friend unless it's a friend with chocolate."-Linda Grayson


"You brought chocolates," Fleur says, delighted as her sister approaches.

"Finest in Paris," Gabrielle agrees, patting Fleur's swollen, pregnant belly

Fleur climbs to her feet with a groan. Each day that passes, she feels like she's able to do less and less. She never could have guessed that pregnancy would be so hard.

"How did I get so lucky?" she asks, wrapping an arm around Gabrielle. "You're my favorite sister. You know that, right?"

Gabrielle rolls her eyes with a giggle. "Why am I not surprised?" she asks with a teasing hint to her words. "It's not as though I'm your only sister."

Fleur pokes out her tongue. She opens the box and pops a chocolate into her mouth, letting out a satisfied moan as the Sweetness melts on her tongue. "I have been craving chocolate all week."

"I know. You only mentioned five times in your last letter," Gabrielle says. "Sit. I'll make tea."

"No. You are my guest. I must-"

"You must sit down. Look at your ankles. They have to hurt," her sister says sternly.

Fleur frowns. It's true. Her ankles have swollen, and every step she takes makes her want to cry. But she was willing to ignore that for her sister. And yet, she realizes, she is blessed to have Gabrielle in her life. The sweet girl has proven to be a tremendous help over the past several months. She's offered Fleur her time and effort as well as her friendship.

"So? Have you chosen a name?" Gabrielle asks, placing the teacups on the table and sitting across from Fleur.

"Oui. Victoire Gabrielle Weasley."

Gabrielle nearly drops her sugar cube. She looks up, eyes wide. "You want to name your daughter after me?"

Fleur reaches over, taking her by the hand. She smiles, offering her hand a gentle squeeze. "Of course. Who else would I name her after? You have been so good to me."

"Well, I'm your sister."

"You're more than that. You're my best friend."