A/N: I do not own Harry Potter. I know, shocking.

The Heir

Chapter 2

Weddings and Weasleys

Bill's wedding was picturesque. Ginny and Gabrielle were bridesmaids, along with four witches Harry assumed were friends of Fleur. They were dressed in elegant robes of a soft, golden color that shimmered in the warm summer sunshine. All six Weasley brothers, including Percy, were groomsmen. They were dressed in matching black dress robes, with red bow ties to match their flaming red hair. The wedding was held outside of the Burrow, near the paddock where Harry and the Weasley's played Quidditch. Several Order members were in attendance, including Lupin, Tonks, and Moody. Employees of the Ministry were also there, including Rufus Scrimgeour, looking very dignified in robes of a deep blue. On the bride's side there were many elegant-looking women accompanying rather stately-looking men. Much to the chagrin of Hermione, many of these women appeared to be Veela, or at least have Veela blood. Many men were having trouble watching the ceremony, including all five of Bill's groomsmen.

The wizard doing the ceremony was old and feeble, barely speaking at an audible level. The vows in the Wizarding wedding ceremony were identical to those of a Muggle wedding, but there was a chalice filled with blue flame that would glow red after every line. It was quite magnificent. All the vows were said in both French and English so that both sides of the family could understand what was being said. When it was all finished, everyone made their way to a large area that had been filled with tables and chairs for the reception. Some live entertainment had been provided, and they played both the Wizarding and Muggle music. Harry danced a few times with Ginny, but they mainly sat, talking, eating, and watching Bill and Fleur. They appeared to be a match made in heaven, with neither one being able to take their eyes off the other.

Harry informed Ron, Hermione, and Ginny of Lupin's instructions. Ron and Ginny seemed disappointed, but Hermione looked rather relieved. "So Lupin said you would be taking extra lessons with these two new teachers. Sounds like it should be fascinating." Harry hoped she was right. He wondered if they were really as good as Lupin claimed.

Ron and Hermione left to go talk to Bill and Fleur, leaving Harry and Ginny to talk amongst themselves. They discussed what they thought Harry would be learning. It was agreed upon that Occlumency and Legilimency were musts. Wandless magic was also probable. Ginny figured that it would be like Auror training, with emphasis on defensive spells and fighting techniques. She also imagined that Harry would be learning the Dark Arts, so that he would at least know what he was up against. Harry doubted that they would teach him anything, well, evil.

Fleur's younger sister Gabrielle came over a little while after Ron and Hermione had left. "Eet eez you! Ze real 'Arry Potter! I cannot believe it! Eet eez, 'ow do you say, honor to meet you at last."

"It is nice to meet you as well." Gabrielle kissed him quickly on both cheeks, and Harry blushed crimson. She was about thirteen, but looked much older. She was already very pretty, and the Veela blood was even more apparent in her than in Fleur.

"I 'ave wonderful news. I will be attending 'Ogwarts this year. As Madame Maxine 'as decided to work full-time fighting 'E-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, Beauxbatons eez not very well protected, I am afraid. All my friends are going to ze uzzer school in our country, but Mama thinks eet will be good for me to attend 'Ogwarts."

"That's great," Harry was able to get out breathlessly. She kissed him again on both cheeks, and again he turned the color of Ginny's hair. Thinking of Ginny, Harry turned to her, half expecting her to be furious as Hermione would have been. Instead, she seemed to be suppressing laughter.

"It's alright, Harry. She's a thirteen year old Veela. No man could resist her. Veelas have natural charms that are about equal to that of the Imperious Curse. But when they are just hitting puberty, it is about three times as strong."

About an hour into the reception, Harry and Ginny decided to "take a walk." On the way, they passed Ron and Hermione, hidden in a patch of bushes. Once they were out of earshot, Harry and Ginny could not help it any more. They laughed until it started to hurt. When they finally settled down, they found that they were inches apart from one another, laying on the soft grass. They decided that Ron and Hermione had the right idea.

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