" I am Madame Floriane " announced the woman to Mrs Weasley. She threw out her left hand to Mr Weasley who stared perplexed at his wife. He took it and shaked it.
" You are supposed to kiss it " cried Madame Floriane.
" Please Madame " cried Arthur. " I'm a married man. I've got children."
" No you fool " cried Madame Floriane. " It is custom to kiss a womans hand as sign of welcome."
" Go on dear " said Mrs Weasley who had turned very red and looked ready to explode.
Arthur took it and kissed her hand.
" My name is Peter " announced her husband.
Mrs Weasley smiled. " I dont have to kiss your hand do I? " she laughed and Arthur joined in. The De lecours did not seem impressed.
" Papa " cried Fleur. " Mama it is good to see you." Fleur smiled sweetly. " This is Molly and Arthur " she told her parents. She then mumbled something in french to which they all laughed too.
" Well sit down " said Mrs Weasley pointing to the kitchen table. " The children should be in a moment."
" Children " said Madame Floriane.
" Yes " announced Mrs Weasley cheerfully. " Seven actually. But they arent all here today I am afraid. But we have guests so that makes up for the absence in a way."
" Seven children " cried Madame. " I can imagine the mess and hassle."
" Not really Florrie " said Mrs Weasley as Madame winced at the name. " You grow fond of motherhood , I did anyways. Ah here they are."
Fred and George arrived with Harry Hermione Jon, Gabrielle, Ginny and Ron. They all sat down.
" So " said Mr Weasley. " How is school in France Jon. I hear you attend a private school."
" Jon attends a very prestigous school " boasted Madame. " He gets such excellent grades and they travel around Europe in the summer for zu weeks. "
" Ah very nice " said Mr Weasley. " So Jon , you are happy in France."
" Jon loves his school dont you darling? He works vay to hard not to appreciate the good things in life , like fine houses." Madame glanced around the kitchen and smiled faintly.
" Here you go " said Mrs Weasley as she set down the meal in front of them. " I hope you like it , its soup."
" Oh " said Gabrielle. " I vas vondering vat those brown things floating in it vas."
Madame Floriane let out a little laugh and looked at her husband who also grinned.
Mrs Weasley chose to ignore this and continued on with the meal. She served Roast Pork afterwards.
" I can not eat zis " said Gabrielle. " Zee little animal must have suffered greatly."
" No really " said Fred turning to Gabrielle. We took really good care of our brother Percy till then."
Madame gagged on her food.
Mrs Weasley glared at Fred. " He's only joking Gabrielle. Percy is at the ministry. We didn't eat him."
Harry , Ron and Hermione tried not to choke from laughing , but the tears running down their faces were enough to suggest that this meal was turning out to be hillarious.
" Are you zure " said Gabrielle.
" Yes " sighed Mrs Weasley. " My son is at work. I promise."
" So Bill " said Madame Floriane. " You shall be marrying my daughter tomorrow."
" Yes " answered Bill nervously as if under a test.
" Vell you better know that we expect you to take great care of her and the child."
" CHILD."
Madame looked at Fleur. " You did not tell him?"
Fleur smiled and looked around at the shocked faces. " Oh...very vell. Surprise everyone...we're having a baby."
Bill looked at her in shock and then at her stomach.
" Six weeks Bill. I visit the healer yesterday. Isn't great now , we will be together forever and ever and ever and ever."
Mrs Weasley got up and poured water over her face. She clenched her fists and cursed silently to herself each word becoming more and more obcene.
" Isn't it lovely " said Fleur. " Your Mother seems very happy at our news."
