" Good morning " said Mr Weasley as he greeted everyone in the kitchen.

" Is it " retorted Mrs Weasley as she picked up her coffee cup and drained in a gulp. She reached for the whiskey bottle on the top shelf.

" I dont think so " said Mr Weasley and he took it out of her grasp. " We all want clear heads when Bill reads out his vows today."

" I will marry the girl myself " snapped Mrs Weasley. " If Bill vows to push her off a cliff anytime soon."

" Good morning everyvone " came a smooth voice. " ees it a fact zat you are talking about me."

" No " lied Mrs Weasley. " Why would we want to do that. We have importent things to discuss today."

Harry laughed and covered his mouth , when Fleur looked his way.

" I am zo pleased zu zee zat you are very busy preparing for today " snapped Fleur. " But vat zee rush , eet is only yor sons vedding day , no big deal."

" Well we'll be ready for Bill's wedding " snapped Ginny. " When the bride appears. We're still waiting for that bride , Bills still waiting for a bride , have you seen her?"

" I am Bill's bride and he vill stand by me in sickeness and death and..."

" I'm hoping death will come first " muttered George. " She's already made us sick , death will be a relief to get away from her."

Fred sniggered and nodded.

" Who is to be best man " asked Ron.

" Charlie is " said Mrs Weasley. " Bill promised him since he was a wee lad , that when he got married he would be his best man. Isn't it adorable , they were so sweet."

" Actually " whispered Fred to Harry. " Bill promised Charlie that if he didn't tell Mum that he was bringing one of his girlfriends here while they were away. He could be best man for his wedding. He's known this since he was fourteen."

Harry laughed and then his stomach lurched. Who would be there at his wedding if there was to be one. He would have loved to have had his Dad give him a word of encouragement before hand and his mum fawn all over him. He guessed that would never happen now and he wanted Sirius to be his best man. Ron would have understood , now that dream was gone too. Still he had to be grateful , he still had Lupin who was a great comfort and Ron and Hermione were closer than ever.

" Vell I would have liked my brother zu be zee the best man " said Fleur.

" That isn't possible " replied Hermione. " The groom chooses the best man always."

" Vy dont you tell zome vone who cares " spat Fleur.

Hermione repelled in shock and looked at Harry who shrugged. She stood up and went to leave the room. " Poor Bill " she said slowly as she turned to leave.

" Vat is zat supposed to mean? " said Fleur.

Hermione turned towards her. " It means I feel sorry for Bill for having to marry a twisted , Psyco , bitch , like you Fleur.

Everyone gasped in shock at Hermione , but Harry could have sworn he saw a smile creep across Mrs Weasley's face and vanish at the same time.

" If Bill hear you " schreeched Fleur. " He..."

" Would congradulate me and award me a medal " finished Hermione. " For destroying the parasite that is sucking the life out of this very house. Parasites should be squashed Fleur. Do us a favour and get lost."

" You shall not come to my vedding " screamed Fleur. " I vill not ave her sare to ruin my day."

Mrs Weasley stood up. " Fleur if Hermione does not go , then we shant either , nor shall Bill. I can thankfull say , he still listens to his Mother."

" ee vill not obey you " said Fleur. " ee is a man , not a boy."

" He is my son " replied Mrs Weasley. " And if I know Bill. He will always listen to good advice. You may be his partner Miss De lecour , but I am his Mother and this is his real family. We are the ones who will always love him. He knows he can always come home to us."

Fleur snarled and stormed out of the room brushing by Hermione.

" Did I do well Mrs Weasley " asked Hermione timidly.

" Very well Hermione dear " she replied. " And I am so sorry for having to make you do that. But I had to know if her intentions were clear to make Bill's life hell."

" And are they Mum."

Mrs Weasley sighed. " Boys unless a miracle occurs , my Bill has just sighed his own death warrent."