Chapter 8

The last two months leading up to December had been uneventful. The only eventful think that had happened was Luc trying to bully by Abril calling her 'mudblood', this had annoyed Hermione but surprisingly it was Abril who reacted flicking her wand and causing Luc to the floor form a leg locking jinx. The group of friends just walked of laughing. Hermione had blitzed her November exams and received the highest marks in her year. She was happy when she found out her friends were all in the top ten of their year group.

Fleur arrived home at midday. She bid good bye to Hermione before exiting the carriage and heading inside. Fleur's house was not as fancy as Hermione's but you could still tell the family was high status .With its tall white walls columned entrance and delicately decorated interior Fleur home was still an impressive sight.

Fleur was greeted by her mother. She was a tall thin women with king eyes and a pale complexion. She had long blond hear and looked like an older version of Fleur "welcome home Fleur"she said kindly but then she saw the look in Fleur eyes. It was clear something was bugging her and this concerned her. She nodded "what's wrong? Come to the drawing room and tell me"she said as she started walking to the drawing room. Fleur dropped her bags and followed her mother. When she got into the drawing room Fleur turned to face her mother who had sat down gracefully on one of the sofas in the room. "What is troubling you my daughter?"she asked kindly but the concern was evident in her voice.

Fleur took a deep breath to steel her nerves "well I know you told me that we vela's feel a strong pull to our intended and that certain thought can enter our minds about that person." Fleur paused trying to keep her worries and fears form coming to the surface. Sophia (Fleur's mother) knew what was coming. "I think I've found them but there is a complication there are not male" Fleur said a lot quicker than she expected, she was also surprised by her mother's reaction she expected her to be angry about it but instead she was smiling.

"Oh Fleur, that's fine. Just because most velas have male intendeds doesn't mean some can't have female ones." She said nothing but happiness in her voice. Sophia was so happy for her daughter but she could tell Fleur wasn't completely sure. Sophia decided to ask the big question "Who do you think it is?"she asked.

Fleur took an even deeper breath she knew this was coming "Well I've known her for ages and I've noticed we are getting closer the more time we spend with each other. I also can't stop thinking about her." Fluer paused for a moment "it's Hermione"she said softly. Sophia was amazed not only by who it was but how obvious it had been. Ever since they were kids Hermione and Fleur had been close and best friends they had hit it off right away and they were as thick as thieves. It was only natural for it to of happened. Fleur and her mother had a lot to talk about before the ball.

Six days later the grangers Christmas ball was starting. Granger manor was decorated in beautiful lights and decorations all in the festive spirit. In the centre of the main hall stood a 10foot Christmas tree it was brightly decorated. Many dignitaries had turned up including the British ambassador, the minister if magic and Madame Maxime. She was always invited to the ball has her and lady Granger were close friends. Fleur had arrived with her mother and farther, Philippe with his and Abril was on her own. This was how Lady Granger found her, sitting on her own happily watching her friends dance and enjoy themselves. The ball had been going on for several hours and lady granger had finally decided to talk to Abril.

She walked over to her "Miss Garcia" she said offering her hand.

Abril got up and took the hand "Umm yes…. Ur Ma'am" she said in her soft voice.

Jane Granger could tell that her daughter was right Abril was a shy one "I was wondering if I could talk to you in private?" she asked. Abril wasn't sure but nodded and got up to follow Lady Granger. Hermione was talking with Fleur when she noticed her mother walk away with Abril "I wonder what their up to" she sad indicating to the two people leaving the ballroom.

"Perhaps you mother has found something out about her parents" Fleur said coming to a logical conclusion "Either way I'm sure Abril will tell us at some point" she added "Any way there was something I wanted to talk to you about" she said as a slow waltz started to play.

Hermione saw the pleading look Fleur was giving her with her eyes and nodded "Sure we'll go out onto the balcony" she said as the pair left the room. Once outside Hermione looked at Fleur "What troubling you?" she asked her tone caring.

Fleur sighed and walked over to Hermione she rested on the banister of the balcony and looked Hermione dead in the eyes "Well. Umm. You know I'm a quarter Veela and as a result I have the same ability's and tendencies of a full vela although not as strong" she said, Hermione nodded "Well Veela's have an intended that they are supposed to spend the rest of their life with. We have a strong pull to that intended and I have found mine" she said as she moved closer to Hermione "I'm just afraid it would rob her of her free will and or she doesn't like me. I want her to choose me, I've known her for so long yet I never figured it out." Fluer was about to continue but she was stopped by Hermione who was now very close to her. When she spoke her tone was kind and caring but also loving "She already has" she said as their lips drew closer to each other. The next thing Fleur knew Hermione was kissing her tenderly and lovingly. She returned the kiss and as she did she began to glow, the glow circled the pair and then it disappeared.

Fleur mother stood in the gardens and looked up at the glow smiling she knew Fleur had chosen and had been chosen by the one she loved. Sophia went back into the house smiling feeling proud of her daughter.

AN: Hi all sorry it took me so long to update I had a massive case of writers block for this. As always I'd love to hear your comments and opinions.