Author's Note: Well this is the end of the story. I didn't want to drag it out really long and bore you all, so I really hope you like the way it ends. I really appreciate all of your feedback and I have loved writing this. If you think I should write another fic and have any great ideas let me know! Thanks so much for reading everyone!
Chapter 25
Fleur was beside herself with happiness. She had everything she had ever dreamed of, a person who truly cared for her, loving friends, and a place where she felt like she fit in. The overshadowing Madam Maxime was no longer blackmailing her. She would be able to pass this on to her sister, who desperately needed the same escape.
Fleur glanced up at Wood and couldn't suppress her grin. Wood met her stare and kissed her forehead lightly. He squeezed her shoulders toward him in an embrace. Wood couldn't believe that someone he thought was a snob had become the object of his affection.
"Well I daresay that all seems to be well at Hogwarts finally." Dumbledore spoke with a soft chuckle in his voice.
"You knew didn't you?" Fleur asked suddenly, searching Dumbledore's face with her large eyes.
"My dear I knew something was wrong, but I put my trust in you. I knew that you would find your way. From the moment I met you Fleur I saw the courage and perseverance that builds the groundwork for an amazing individual."
"Professor I never had faith in myself, I don't zee how you could." Fleur spoke with a crestfallen expression.
"Fleur sometimes the strongest people question themselves the most. Besides you had people that helped you along the way. People that always had the faith that I had in you. You are an extraordinary girl Fleur, do not forget that. Now I have some business to attend to, I think the ministry will be interested in Madam Maxime's extracurricular activities." Dumbledore gave a quick smile and parted ways.
"He's right Fleur, you amaze me more and more each moment I spend with you." Wood spoke softly in her ear.
Fleur smiled and then lead herself and Wood to the common room, where an attentive audience was in place. Hermione, Harry, Fred, George, Percy, and Ron all sat lounging. Each one's eyes were perked when they entered. The tale of Madam Maxime was going to be a story to tell for a long time to come.
As Fleur made an anecdote of the whole situation, Hermione sat at the edge of her seat contemplating it all in her head. This was new territory to her; she hadn't noticed anything that had been going on around her. But as Harry had so kindly pointed out, Hermione had not only had her face in the books but she was also absorbed in him.
Fred and George were beside themselves with envy. They couldn't believe that Fleur had gotten away with her stories for so long. They themselves had tried to wriggle their way out of many situations with elaborate stories on not intentionally playing pranks on family members or various Slytherins.
"Fleur, I think we need some pointers on lying. Mum keeps threatening that if we go with our joke shop idea she'll have us barbequed. But I'm sure with your skills we'll be in the green." Fred beamed.
"Fred I hate to disappoint you, but I zink that my dayz of covering up the truth are over." Fleur explained with a smile.
"I think that to be a wise idea dear." Wood complied.
The whole conversation Ron kept nodding his head, since he had been the one who was in on it the whole time. Percy was just surprised that Ron had not left any clues behind to accidentally slip the big secret. Ron was known for freezing on the spot and going red whenever he was keeping something.
The night ended fabulously with the eight of them chatting by the fire. Fred and George took it upon themselves as being the live entertainment and tossed a dung bomb right in Percy's face. Which as anyone could have predicted, didn't sit well with him.
Finally the night ended at midnight and Percy as well as Ron retired to bed. Fleur watched as everyone retreated one by one. Fred and George decided to raid the kitchens, and Hermione along with Harry went their separate ways.
Fleur sat back and gave a sigh of relief. Wood stayed by her side and caressed her cheek softly with his hand. Fleur closed her eyes and grinned. Life for the moment was perfect. Wood leaned down and kissed her softly.
"So will you stay always Fleur?" Wood asked with his eyes wide.
"Of course, az long az you are here I will be." Fleur smirked and kissed his nose.
"Fleur who would have ever known that you would end up being with me. I think I'll call you my funny valentine." Wood chuckled.
"Hey who zayz I'm the funny one?" Fleur chortled.
As is so happened Fleur and Wood stayed together for the rest of Wood's years at Hogwarts. Fleur finished her schooling at Hogwarts and returned a few years later to teach. She stepped in with Professor Flitwick in charms. Eventually Gabrielle came to open arms at Hogwarts. She wanted to follow in her sister's footsteps.
Wood went on to become a part of the Quidditch Team, The Chudley Cannons. He made his way to the top and became the captain in later years. Ron joined him as a beater and together they made a pair of the most famous Quidditch members ever.
Percy became head of The Ministry Of Magic in his later years, as everyone had expected. He and the "Evil Penelope" got back together as everyone expected as well. Harry became head of the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts department but always had room for solving a few heroic mysteries with his favorite scientist Hermione.
Fred and George did get their joke shop after just graduating Hogwarts. It seems Mrs. Weasley had never expected the kind of feedback her twins received. Fred and George became the heros of many mischief-makers around the wizarding world.
Fleur and Wood stayed together for as long as anyone could remember. She was his number one cheerleader at all the Quidditch matches. And also the first person to hold the trophy along side Wood at the World Quidditch cup. It seems that everyone really did get what he or she wanted in the end.
