Here you are! Last week of school to go and I might post up more within that time frame, I have been a little disappointed. I thought I would get more reviews than this, but then I should be grateful that I get any at all, eh? Well, anyways, I just love to write my fics anyways. Write for the love of it. Enjoy!

Hermione watched Luna and Ginny being carted off by the ambulence of St Mungo's. She had to keep her voice steady as she informed them over the phone of what had happened. She asked if they would be sent to Azkaban. The reply was that they would at least get a trial. Hermione wasn't sure if she even wanted them to be allowed a trial. It was an unforgivable thing to do to any person.

She had been ready to hex them. She had sneered at Luna's crude gestures and Ginny's filthy language, unfortunately the people from St Mungo's had neglected to cast a spell to silence them. Hermione took the little pleasure she could from doing it herself.

The driver gave her an appreciative soft smile. Immediately she ran back to check on Fleur, who was shivering uncontrollably.

'Fleur? I'm sorry I had to leave you here for that moment. I had to make sure they were taken away. Fleur, please answer me, darling,' begged Hermione quietly, not knowing what to do.

The St Mungo's people had advised her that Fleur had not been violated nor harmed very much except for the occasional scratch from Luna. They had told her that she would recover after a rest and a hearty meal. They promised that if that did not happen, that she was to ring them straight away. Hermione wondered if she should have forced them to check her at the hospital immediately.

Fleur blinked, she turned her head slowly, acknowledging that Hermione had spoken. Her eyes misted over and she pushed herself against Hermione in a heartbreaking hug.

'I want you to know that I regret not staying down here or making you come up with me,' started Hermione.

Fleur shook her head slowly, 'Non. Do not be sorry 'Ermione. You 'ad no reason to stay and if you 'ad forced me to go with you then I would think twice about our relationship, do you see?'

Hermione nodded, understanding. She held Fleur, burying her face in Fleur's sweet scented hair, kissing her head lightly.

'Yeah, I know you value your independence. So do I, I guess,' she sighed.

'Oui, but I love you like that, 'Ermione, whispered Fleur, snuggling into Hermione's embrace.

Hermione smiled softly, glad that Fleur was not as stiff as before.

'Do you want to rest? Sleep for a little while?' asked Hermione after moment of silence.

Fleur nodded slowly, 'But only if you are there too, mon ami.'

'Of course,' breathed Hermione.

In their bedroom, Hermione eased Fleur under the covers, then slipped in next to her. Fleur immediately snuggled up to her and Hermione laid her head back against the headboard, placing a protective hand over Fleur. She kissed Fleur's forehead and stroked her arm, hoping to ease her drift into dreamland. Fleur's eyes fluttered close, but it was a little while before Hermione heard her gentle breathing of sleep.

Hermione closed her own eyes, soon to be dreaming of better and happier days, alone with Fleur. On the beach? In the city? In the country side?

Who knows, all she knew that they were happy, simply being together.

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While Harry was busy in the bathroom, Ron and Bill glanced at each other, unsure of how to break the silence. It wasn't that they were uncomfortable with each other; it was just that all the topics had run out.

'So um, Ron, where are you and Harry going?' started Bill.

Ron scratched his head, 'Umm... Well, we were thinking of searching some old locations mentioned in Dumbledore's thoughts from the Pensieve.'

Bill nodded, 'That sounds like a good idea.'

'Speaking of which, we probably should be going,' said Harry as he walked back into the living room.

'Well, at least you guys have cheered me up, yeah?' commented Bill.

Harry and Ron grinned.

'Yup, that's what we're here for,' laughed Ron.

At the front door, Bill asked the question that he'd been dying to ask since they'd been there, 'So, how's Fleur? Is she happy? I heard she's living at the mansion.'

'Um, yeah! She's alright. Her and Hermione have been...' began Ron before being roughly elbowed by Harry, who wasn't sure if it was such a good time to mention the new couple.

'Huh? Fleur and Hermione? What have they been doing?' asked Bill, slightly suspicious.

'Oh well, they've been cleaning up and stuff and going out to Hogsmede, but I guess Ron was right to warn you, if you wanted to avoid them,' babbled Harry.

'Y-yeah. That's what I thought,' stuttered Ron, blushing slightly.

Bill just nodded, coming to his own conclusions, he would investigate himself later.

'Ok. Again, thanks for visiting guys, good luck ok? Make sure you watch your backs!' called Bill, watching the two disappear with two great "CRACKS".

His features darkened for a moment.

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A knock at the door woke Hermione, who reflexively clutched at the snoozing Fleur.

'Sorry Hermione. We heard about what happened. Is she alright?' whispered Tonks.

Remus was behind her, a very worried look on his face.

Hermione nodded, 'Yeah, she's better now, but I sure hope that Luna and Ginny have been stashed away in the deepest pits of the Department of Mysteries, because there is no telling what I'll do to them if I ever see them near Fleur again.'

Both recoiled at Hermione's venomous words, but were comforted that they were not directed at them personally.

'As that may be, well, I'm sure you'll know that they'll be issued with no parole and a very serious trial. Hopefully, a rightful sentence will be given,' said Remus.

Tonks patted Hermione's arm, 'Don't worry, we'll make sure that they get what they deserve, but no, no death penalty.'

Hermione's gaze softened as she felt Fleur stir.

'Ah, we'll just leave you for the moment then. I'll cook lunch, you both come down when you're ready, alright?' suggested Remus, backing out the door, pulling Tonks with him.

As the door closed, Hermione could hear Tonks commenting on how cute they were together. Hermione's ears tinged red, but she was glad that she was able to be with such a dazzling creature that Fleur was.

'Ermione? Are you awake, mon ami?' asked Fleur tentatively, touching Hermione's face with the utmost care.

Hermione turned her head and looked into Fleur's wide and bright blue eyes, 'Why of course, how are you feeling Fleur?'

Fleur smiled, 'I am fine. That sleep did me some good.'

'Hmm, is that all? You feel fine?' asked Hermione, knowing that Fleur must be starving by now.

'Why do you ask?' replied Fleur, her stomach grumbled as though right on cue.

Fleur blushed profusely, 'Ah, maybe I am a little 'ungry.'

Hermione laughed and got out of the bed, leaning down to offer her hand to Fleur, 'Well, we'd best feed you then!'

Fleur accepted Hermione's hand and was surprised as she was yanked form the bed and into Hermione's arms. She giggled delightedly, 'I can walk you know!'

'I know, but this is so much more fun!' replied Hermione, with a twinkle in her eye.

Fleur remembered that her girlfriend was a lot stronger than she looked, spell fights not being the only type of fight she was involved with during much of the earlier raids by the Death Eaters on Hogsmede. Fleur herself was no frail character in personality or in build. Yet she seemed to be able to attract many unwanted men trying to pick her up with their shows of supposed strength. At those times she had merely stared at them with a disbelieving glance and walked off. If any had tried to follow, they were flipped and landed on the footpath, not realising that Fleur had experience in martial arts combined with her natural Veela strength, which she could tap into when concentrating.

Hermione and Fleur entered the kitchen, much to the amusement of Remus and Tonks.

'What?' questioned Hermione.

Fleur glanced at the direction of their gaze and attempted to smother her own giggles, Hermione's bra was hanging down from underneath her shirt.

'WHAT? How did that happen!' fumed Hermione.

Fleur grasped her in an apologetic hug, 'Je suis desole, mon ami. I must 'ave done that in my sleep. I 'ave been known to undo clothing in my sleep.'

'Is that why you were buttoning up your clothes before?' asked Hermione.

Fleur blushed and pointedly glanced at the other two occupants of the room.

'Oh,' was all that came to Hermione's mind.

'By all means, finish your conversation,' said Remus, a merry twinkling in his eye perturbing Hermione.

'Yes! Don't mind us at all!' agreed Tonks.

'We are just here for your amusement aren't we?' accused Hermione.

Remus and Tonks just glanced at each other and laughed. Fleur joined in and Hermione was left feeling huffy. But soon she joined in too, as Fleur's laughter was precious and contagious to her.

Wiping tears from her eyes, Fleur sat down at the table, 'If you don't mind, I am rather 'ungry.'

'Yes! Of course! Here, let me,' piped up Tonks, serving Fleur with a plate of fettucine.

The delicious aroma, along with the tremendous taste made Fleur realise exactly how ravenous she really was. Hermione chuckled and allowed herself to tuck in heartily in the delish pasta also. Remus gave Tonks a satisfied smile. Tonks grinned back and kissed him.

Fleur and Hermione finished eating at roughly the same time, both eyeing each other at their last spoonfuls, racing each other.

Hermione won because she had shoved the last two in without chewing, resulting in her choking tremendously. Fleur calmly swallowed her last bite and went to help Hermione. She stroked Hermione's throat and abdomen. Somehow it relieved Hermione from her choking fit and she coughed.

'T-thanks Fleur. Whew,' she hacked.

Fleur rolled her eyes, 'That's what you get for trying to beat a Veela at an eating contest.'

'Ah that's right, Veelas have a higher metabolism than regular wizards,' commented Remus.

Fleur clapped her hands delighted, 'ow could I forget? Remus is so well educated!'

Tonks grumbled nudging Remus playfully, Hermione just rolled her eyes. Remus blushed, 'Yes, well, one does try when one is able to.'

'What's with all this 'one' business?' asked Tonks, exasperatedly.

Remus glowered at her but she just gave him a mischievous grin.

Hermione and Fleur left Remus and Tonks in the living room, as Fleur still was not comfortable in returning there.

Fleur had suddenly become quiet and solemn.

'Want to go for a walk?' suggested Hermione.

'A brilliant idea, yes, it truly is,' replied Fleur in an almost silent voice, she was staring off into the distance.

Hermione made a worried face, then flung half her jacket around Fleur so that Fleur was pressed against her body.

'Mm, so warm,' murmured Fleur.

Hermione pushed her face against Fleur's skin, placing soft kisses on her neck and shoulders. Fleur 'mm'ed and giggled, placing a hand on

Hermione's cheek, 'You are so good to me, 'Ermione. What 'ave I done to deserve you?'

'Live and breathe, that's all you have to do,' responded Hermione a matter-of-factly.

Fleur chuckled, 'Indeed, then I must insist that you continue your own breathing and quite effective kissing.'

Hermione suddenly noticed how heavy Fleur's breathing became, she smirked; glad that she could have such an effect.

'Yeah? I suppose I should stop then, if you're gonna have trouble breathing,' whispered Hermione, brushing her lips gently against Fleur's ear.

'Don't you dare,' growled Fleur, pulling Hermione in close, lips crashing down in a passionate kiss.

Since Fleur had a fairly strong grip on Hermione's collar, as Hermione went falling down to the ground she was dragged along also.

Hermione managed to make her girlfriend fall on top of her. Legs tangled and in fits of giggles, they stared into each other's eyes, appreciating the other for the great support and love they gave.

Fleur gasped at the freezing hand snaking its way under her jacket & shirt. In response she pulled Hermione down roughly for another lusty kiss.

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