Chapter 111
December 31st, 1999
Paris, France
It was a very special date for Harry and the rest of the world that they had worked so hard on for the past few months.
The 3rd Millenium Celebrations to be held across much of the Magical World corresponding with the Muggle events being planned for the next twenty-four hours.
Harry and Fleur after finding housekeepers for their children headed down to the main celebrations that will be held at the Elysee Palace. All of the leaders from the nations directly involved in the recent Second Wizarding War will be there and security has remained a focal point for many in the French Government especially for those on the Senate Intell Committee. Harry had been appointed to help be in charge of the palace security and for the last five weeks before the celebration, Harry along with other Intell Senators had worked with French Aurors and with Aurors all around the world to make sure that the palace security remained as tight as possible. Not only that, but they also had to work with muggles security services as well that turned out to be a challenge in itself.
But the weeks of hard work paid off and the night of the celebrations had finally come with everything in place.
Harry wearing his tuxedo helped Fleur out of the limo and silently watched as various limos and luxury cars waited in line in the driveway. From his vantage point, he could see various security agents, both disguised and undisguised that where strategically placed within the palaces sprawling compound.
It was satisfying to see his hard work manifest itself finally.
But he did not want to spend this important night worrying and use this time to spend some quality time with his wife.
Haar thought that Fleur looked absolutely gorgeous in her silver cashmere gown and high heels.
Linking arms with his wife they walked carefully due to Fleur wearing heels until they reached the entrance to the palace.
Harry waved to the press as they walked into the complex and getting their papers looked over.
Inside the building, Harry politely greeted his fellow Senators and other Government Officials that they meet in the Hallways.
Together they greeted the Uzbekistan and Japanese Ambassadors Tanzila Norbaeva and Hideo Hiraoka.
"Senator, Senator" Norbaeva said shaking Harry's hand "So nice to meet you finally".
"Indeed," Harry said "It's nice to meet you too," He told the Ambassador "This is my wife Fleur".
"It is a pleasure to meet you mademoiselle" Ambassador Norbaeva said bowing slighting.
Fleur nodded at that gesture.
"I don't want to keep you, two long Senator," Ambassador Norbaeva said looking around "Have you seen Chairwoman Grappelli around here by any chance".
"No I haven't," Harry said, "I believe Jacques said she will be staying home for tonight".
"Oh" The Ambassador sighed "Well good day then Senator".
"Good Day Ambassador".
"You seem to be good with politics" Fleur murmured in his year as they walked towards their table.
"You know it" Harry murmured back.
Soon after they sat down they saw German President Daniel Günther French President Maurice Duverger and Spanish President Carlos Serrano get on the stage to give the first of undoubtedly many speeches that would happen that night.
Harry did enjoy politics but by his wives leaning into him, he could tell she did not feel the same.
"Politics are more your thing dear," Fleur said seeing him look.
Harry chuckled "Yeah I suppose they appeal to only a few people," He said, "What would you like to eat".u
Fleur paused to think and look at the menu in front of them.
"I think that I would like a Cassoulet, and some bourguignon and Flamiche" Fleur decided.
"Bourguignon," Harry asked, "Isn't that the dish you never could fully make".
Fleur shook her head "Oh no I know how to make this stuff "She said, "It just takes a while to make and I never had the time".
"Oh," Harry thought for a second "I'm sure Appoline would lend you one of her house elves to help out in the house if you want" He suggested.
"We've talked about this before dear" Fleur said, "I don't need a house-elf to raise my children for me".
Harry nodded at that
Fleur had very strong opinions about not having house-elves around in the house since she wanted to spend a lot of time with the children a feeling he could understand.
While Fleur had not grown up in a family-like he had Sebastian and Appoline had been both heavily involved in the politics of winning the presidency and that left, not a lot of time to spend with Fleur and Gabrielle.
They were good parents none the less but he and Fleur had learned a lot from them for when they were raising their own kids.
Fleur had decided to not be as involved in Harry's own political career as Appoline had been with Sebastian's and Harry had already decided that he would not aspire to real high office and always make time to spend with his wife and kids.
It was something that was working out well for everyone so far.
Soon the waiter came over and Harry and Fleur placed their orders before sitting back to listen absentmindenly to the speeches as they enjoyed each other.
Four Hours Later
After they had finished eating and listining to the speeches Harry and Fleur headed into a grand ballroom where a lot of the French Officals and Foreigners started to head onto the floor with their dates.
Soon Harry started dancing with an energetic Fleur.
A good portion of the rest of the night was spent dancing and having a good time"It's getting closer to midnight," Fleur said looking at the clock "People are starting to head out to the balcony"."Yeah, they must be getting close to the fireworks time" Harry pondered "Let's head out there".Fleur followed him and the rest of the crowd onto the balcony.
Soon after arriving on the balcony they heard some noise.
"Diz" The crowd started to chant.
The two of them joined in the counting.
"Neuf"
"Huit"
"Sept"
"Six"
"Cinq"
"Quatre"
"Trois"
"Deux"
"Un"
"HAPPY NEW YEAR" Everyone cheered as they welcomed the year Two Thousand.
Looking at each other Fleur and Harry kissed as the new year and new century began.