Here it is! Here it is! A bit short, but it should tide you over till I get the next chapter sorted out.

Hermione was worried. Well, not as worried as she probably would be if

Fleur was being totally worried herself. It unnerved Hermione when she saw the fear in

Fleur's eyes when she announced that her mother wanted to meet Hermione. Yet right at this moment, Hermione couldn't help but believe that Fleur had totally forgotten about it.

Hermione wasn't sure if she should be happy or concerned. For the time being she would let it go and allow Fleur to talk to her about when she needed to.

'I am a great listener, you know?' ventured Hermione.

'Hm? I know that mon amour,' replied Fleur.

Fleur was reading a magazine, scanning articles for the dress she had entered into a competition. She had spent ages working on it, trying to determine the perfect design that made her dream about Hermione. She hadn't told Hermione why she had been staring off into the distance or at her directly when she was sketching her designs. She had wanted to make it a surprise. Unfortunately, the magazine still hadn't announced the winners yet. Although Fleur could easily go to any designer such as Ralph Lauren or Versace or even a French designer and snag a job, but

Fleur wanted to be scouted; she didn't want to have to prove herself after asking for a job. She wanted people to seek her out and work to get her skills. After all, it's not as if she was poor or anything. Her family had plenty of money, but she didn't actually spend much anymore.

Hermione frowned, 'Why won't you talk to me about it?'

'About what, 'Ermione?' inquired Fleur, turning her head.

Hermione really didn't want to pry, but she couldn't wait any longer, 'About that letter, about your mother.'

Hermione had placed her arms around Fleur and became alarmed when Fleur's shoulders stiffened.

'There is nothing to discuss,' came the reply.

'Please? Is there anything I can do? Why don't we just visit her?' pressed Hermione.

Fleur turned to face her, grabbing her shoulders, tears peeking from the corners of her

eyes, 'Non! I 'ave no idea what she might do! I don't want 'er to 'urt you! We

can't ever see 'er! It is too risky!'

Hermione was in total shock, who was this woman who struck such horror into Fleur's heart.

'But she's your mother...' began Hermione weakly.

Fleur nodded her head furiously, 'Oui, oui. I love 'er, but she can be violent to people she dislikes or disapproves of. She wasn't exactly ecstatic when I told her that I didn't love Bill and that I 'ad fallen in love with you!'

Hermione's jaw dropped, 'Wait, you said you told her? But I thought you last talked with her before coming here... Oh.'

'Oui, I loved you before you 'elped me recover,' Fleur added.

Hermione wasn't sure why, but she suddenly felt more elated, she pressed her lips against Fleur's in pleasure. Fleur was a little taken a back but wasn't complaining, she pressed back. Fleur held Hermione close and kissed her neck and face.

'Je t'aime. I could never let 'er 'arm you,' whispered Fleur.

Hermione kissed her gently, trying to take away her fear, 'Don't worry.

I have a pretty good handle of my wand.'

Fleur laughed bitterly, 'Indeed. I 'ope it never comes to that.'

Hermione sat down on their bed, contemplative. Fleur joined her and then they were soon kissing passionately and deeply. All this was to relieve them of her aches and worries.

However, this wasn't to last.

'FLEUR! HERMIONE! WE'RE GOING OUT FOR GELATO! YOU WANNA COME!' screamed an overexcited Tonks.

Fleur and Hermione both sighed and laughed.

'Yes! We're coming!' shouted back Hermione, quickly giving Fleur a comforting squeeze.

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'Are you sure you didn't interrupt them?' pressed Remus.

Tonks waved a hand lazily at him, busy with her double scoop of caramel,' Yes, I'm sure. Mm...'

Remus squinted at her but shrugged.

Bill was wolfing down a 3 scoop cone containing chocolate, mocha and cookies and cream.

Fleur was sensually licking at her own cone of watermelon and pineapple sorbet, while making lazy glances at Hermione. Each lick she made sure that she was staring straight at Hermione with a laugh in her eyes. Hermione swallowed her gulps of strawberry and raspberry nervously, trying to ignore the feelings of lust. Fleur took pity and stopped her lusty come hither looks.

Hermione sighed in relief, but Bill had caught one of the looks, gulped down the rest of his cone and stood stiffly, quickly racing over to the counter to purchase another gelato. Tonks watched him and then focussed her attention on Remus' tiramisu. Her eyes lit up at the unknown flavour, 'Ooh...'

'No! You've already had yours! Let me eat mine in peace!' exclaimed Remus, holding his gelato up high away from Tonks.

Tonks was now jumping up and down trying to get the cone of sweet and cold goodness. Remus was annoyed, now he couldn't finish his gelato, it would all melt.

Bill took Tonks in one arm and lifted her away. Remus let out a breath of relief, but groaned as Tonks came rushing back, now grappling at his arm.

'Lemme havea taste! Lemme have a taste Remus! I wanna try it! Lemme try it!' squealed Tonks.

Fleur giggled, and placed her unfinished gelato in front of Tonks' face, 'Ere,

'ave mine.'

Tonks turned and her face was in awe, 'Fleur... Wow... THANK YOU!'

The others watched as Tonks downed the cone in two bites, amazed they continued to watch her search her pockets for more money.

'But, didn't you want anymore, Fleur?' asked Hermione.

Fleur battered her lashes at Hermione and replied seductively, 'Oh, but I thought I could share yours, mon amour.'

Hermione gulped, 'Yeah...'

Fleur kissed Hermione's cheek and then took a lick, keeping her eyes on Hermione the whole time, 'Mm, merci beacoup.'

Suddenly, Tonks started crying, 'WAH! I don't have any more money!'

'Oh for the love of...' began Remus.

Fleur rushed over to Tonks' side and gave her some money for another cone, 'But,

Tonks, you can only have one more single scoop, alright? Then we must leave.'

'Oh, okay Fleur,' replied Tonks, suddenly very calm.

Fleur nodded and turned back to Hermione.

'How'd you do that?' asked Hermione.

Remus interjected, 'Thank you Fleur, even though you don't like it.'

Hermione turned to look at Tonks, walking slowly and calmly, 'Ah, your thrall.'

'Oui, my thrall. I suppose it does 'ave it's uses,' replied Fleur softly.

Hermione touched Fleur's cheek briefly, before leaning into kiss it.

'You are too nice sometimes,' she murmured.

Fleur shrugged, 'I do not wish to 'ave Tonks crying.'

Hermione nodded, 'Fair enough.'

Tonks came bounding back, ecstatically slurping at her new dessert. Remus had finished his own gratefully. Bill was stuffed, after 5 cones. Bill sat down next to Remus and groaned, 'Urgh... Don't take me out for gelato again any time soon.'

Remus rolled his eyes, 'Who told you to eat so much, fatty?'

'Haha, very funny,' growled Bill.

'I WANT MORE!' came a loud cry.

The whole shop became silent as Tonks screamed wildly. The sugary goodness seemed to have an adverse effect on her, extremely adverse. Hermione's eyes flittered about, checking the expressions of the other customers. Thankfully, most were trying to ignore Tonks, not realising that it was a full grown woman screaming. The general hum of speech returned. Hermione, Fleur, Remus and Bill hurriedly dragged Tonks outside the shop and into an alleyway. As soon as they were sure that no muggles would see, Remus placed a body bind on Tonks. She cried out in anguish but they apparated hastily.

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Tonks' constant wriggling disturbed the others so much; Remus released her almost immediately once they were inside the mansion.

'You tied me up! YOU tied me up! REMUS! YOU BODY BINDED ME! I HATE YOU!' yelled Tonks, clearly upset.

Remus' face fell, 'I'm sorry, Tonks. I had to. Sorry.'

Bill clapped him on the shoulder, 'Don't worry, she's just still hyped up, she doesn't know what she's saying.'

'AHHHH! I HATE YOU TOO! YOU ATE MORE THAN ME!' Tonks screamed, jumping on Bill's back and pounding him.

It didn't actually hurt him, but shocked him all the same.

'Tonks!' exclaimed Hermione, trying to pull her off Bill.

Tonks fought, kicking and screaming, nearly giving Hermione concussion.

Fleur became extremely alarmed at this; she grabbed Tonks by her face and stared at her straight in the eyes, 'Nymphadora! Stop it at once!'

Her voice was so soft, yet clearly held much power over Tonks. Tonks immediately silenced and nodded genially. Clearly relieved, Fleur let go and rushed to Hermione.

'Are you alright, mon amour?' she asked, distressed.

Hermione sat up quickly, 'Yeah, I didn't mean to frighten you. I'm fine.'

'I was afraid she 'ad kicked you in the 'ead!' Fleur gasped.

She grasped Hermione in a tight hug. Hermione's eyes crinkled slightly glad for

Fleur's concern, 'I'm alright. But thank you.'

'Let's just not let her eat more than 2 cones from now on, hm?' suggested Hermione, tentatively touching her skull.

Fleur winced, remembering her allowance, 'Oui, that would be best.'

Some how, Remus and Bill had managed to coerce Tonks into the living room, and managed to convince her to have a drink, of dreamless sleep potion. They figured that if she didn't have any dreams, she might not awake too embarrassed.

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'If you really want to meet 'er, I will not object,' said Fleur.

Hermione turned her head, 'You would let me meet your mother?'

'Oui, I suppose it is silly of me. Why should I be afraid of 'er. We are both able with our wands,' replied Fleur, reaching to clear hair from Hermione's face.

Hermione cringed, 'I would hope it wouldn't come to that.'

Fleur sighed, 'Oui, it would be better if it did not 'ave to come to that.'

Hermione frowned, and pressed her lips against Fleur's, gently coazing her mouth open.

Fleur let her in and mmed into the kiss. Hermione sat up, though still lip locked with

Fleur, and moved over. She broke their kiss and kissed Fleur all over her face and neck. Her tongue strayed near Fleur's lobe, but soon returned to kiss down her chest.

Fleur moaned in pleasure as Hermione's hands made their way down south and she playfully grinned at Hermione's impatience.

'And I thought that you were full,' she murmured.

Hermione chuckled, 'I can never get enough you, my love.'

Fleur smiled demurely, running her fingers through Hermione's mane, gently tugging strands to pull Hermione close for another kiss. She smiled into the kiss and playfully licked Hermione's tongue. A tongue battled ensued, where Hermione won as she made Fleur gasp in pleasure to being groped. Hermione laughed merrily and was silenced with another breath taking kiss, one that made her toes curl slightly.

'I definitely need to help you with that,' breathed Fleur, as Hermione ran her hands over Fleur's jeans.

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