Harry was stunned, he was finding it hard to believe what his friend was telling him, it was weird to think about his female friends like that, but he's also a male, there's no point for Harry to deny himself from such pleasures, his group of friends are staring at him with interest, they don't know what the savior of the wizarding world was going to do after he received that information.
- That doesn't make any sense… Come on guys, that's not a funny prank – Harry complained.
He tried to deny what was going on, he couldn't believe that his friends could feel like that towards him, they were too beautiful and amazing, he saw himself as just a simple teacher, they had an incredible future waiting for them.
- Harry please, just because you have glasses doesn't mean you have to be blind – Seamus said before laughing.
He was expecting his friends to laugh at this little joke, but that didn't happen, the other guys just felt a little annoyed after hearing that, they sighed and looked back at Harry once again.
- Come on Harry, why do you doubt yourself too much? Even someone like me managed to get a girlfriend and get married – Neville said while smiling – And yes, it was difficult at first I mean, most girls were in love with you that's why it was hard to find someone to date – Neville said calmly and Harry nodded at his friend's words.
Harry remained in silence for a while, he was still skeptical about this whole situation, he has never seen himself as someone capable of finding love, and it was all due to his history with relationships.
With Cho Chang, things ended up in a mess, he really doesn't want to remember those days, he acted too cringy that he wanted to die sometimes when he remembered those moments, the poor girl had just lost her lover and he already wanted her to move on and love him like he wanted the previous year.
And with Ron's sister, well, things didn't end up badly, it just didn't work, Ron's sister is quite ambitious, always eager to get more and more, and Harry likes simple things, after living in a complete hell with his relatives while he grew up, he ended up despising complex things, and his only purpose in life was to be happy, and he thought that he had managed to do it, but it seems like life didn't want him to be happy, there was a new drama in his life and he didn't know how to approach the problem in front of him.
- Guys… What do you think I should do? – Asked the raven-haired man and his friends were in silence.
You could say that they weren't experts when it was about relationships, Neville just had one girlfriend and he didn't waste time to marry her, so, he doesn't have too much experience in that field, Seamus is some kind of unsuccessful womanizer and Ron's relationships always end up with him getting attacked with spells, he doesn't have a nice history.
- You should sleep with both of them – Seamus said bluntly.
- Don't listen to him… You need to talk with them Harry – Neville was a little annoyed by his best friend's comment.
- There's also another question Harry… How do you feel about them? – Asked Ron with curiosity.
Harry was taken by surprise by that question, but it made sense to be asked about it, the next decision he was going to take depended entirely on the way he felt about them, he has never considered them to be some kind of wife or girlfriend material, it seems like he has been ignoring his instincts in favor of his teaching career.
Meanwhile, Fleur and Hermione were still at Harry's home, they were discussing some things, both of them were a little nervous, but still, they knew that they had to talk about it.
- What do you suggest then? – Asked Fleur, curious to know what the younger woman was planning to do to solve this rivalry that both of them have already forgotten the moment when it started.
Hermione remained in complete silence for a while, she had a little idea about what to do to solve this mess, but still, she needed to polish her plan, she remained thoughtful for a while and Fleur was a little confused by this behavior.
- Come on, if you don't tell me I will not be able to say if I accept or not! – Fleur complained.
Fleur's beauty and lack of patience are at the same level, that's why she hasn't managed to have a successful relationship, her lack of patience makes her lovers run away, Fleur is used to getting things done on her way and perfectly, so, she likes efficient men and it has been hard for her to find one, but still, she knew that Harry was the perfect one for her in that area, he always made the impossible into possible, so, she was convinced that Harry is the best man in the whole wizarding world, and Fleur always likes to get the best in everything.
- Okay, listen to this… Let's not complicate ourselves – Hermione started and that caught Fleur's attention – Let's just confess to him that we both love him, that's it – Hermione blushed after she said that.
- It really took you that much time to think about something like that… Even my little sister would have been able to come up with something better and she's barely fifteen! – Fleur mocked the brown-haired woman.
- Hey, wait for a second! That's not all, there's another reason why it took me too much time – Hermione clarified her voice – I'm Harry's best friend so, I know the way he's probably going to react – That caught Fleur's attention – He might choose between one of us or he could say that he likes us both as friends and he wants to keep it in that way or even better… He could say that he can't pick between us because it would hurt the other – Fleur's eyes widened.
What Hermione was saying made sense for the veela, Harry has a strong sense of duty, if somehow he gets in a situation like this, he prefers to not hurt them then act on his feelings.
- You already realized, right? – Hermione looked at Fleur with a serious expression – You didn't think about it before, right? And you call yourself the right one for him, ha! – Hermione mocked the French witch.
That just caused Fleur to glare at Hermione, the younger woman was having too much fun, but still, the blonde witch decided to shake her head and get serious once again.
- So, tell me about the other plan then! – Fleur wanted to know so they could start to work already.
Hermione on the other hand just sighed, she didn't know why she was even doing this, she knew that she just needed to say that she loves him and he would accept her, the whole school thought that they were going to end up together, but still, Hermione wasn't stupid, she knew the danger that the veela represented to her relationship with Harry, she closed her eyes before she explained the other plan to the veela.
And back with Harry and his friends, the raven-haired man was having a difficult time thinking about something complex.
- Come on Harry, it's not that hard, what do you think about them as WOMEN; not friends not colleagues, or anything like that – Ron said to his best friend.
Harry was trying to think about them in the way Ron suggested them, and he couldn't help but blush, this was too embarrassing for him, but still, he is a healthy young man, there was no point in him to deny that as women they are both amazing.
- Okay you got me… I think they're great, incredible – Harry confessed – Hermione is beautiful, smart, adventurous and it's always fun to have her around – His friends were surprised to hear him talk about the brown-haired witch like that.
In Ron and Seamus's case, Hermione was a little scary, she has always been so stern with them that she made the school boring sometimes.
- As for Fleur well… Let's be honest, she's beautiful too, probably the most beautiful woman in the whole wizarding world, she's a genius, she's sarcastic and loves to cook and she's good at it – Harry said and the guys felt a little strange talking about the French beauty like that.
It seems like they didn't know Fleur as well as Harry does, that's why they're surprised to hear more about the beautiful French witch.
- To be honest, both of them are excellent if you want to start a relationship with one of them – Harry confessed before he took a sip from his drink once again.
The guys nodded at him, they had no reasons to deny Harry's words, what he said was the truth.
- I can't pick between them to be honest… There has to be another way to solve this – Harry said and at that moment, Seamus' eyes widened.
- What the hell… - He mumbled as he stared at two new figures that entered inside the place.
Ron, Harry, and Neville looked in the direction Seamus was looking and everyone except Harry was surprised, the raven-haired man just sighed and got on his feet.
- I'm sorry guys…. I think that they're looking for me, I told them to come once they decide to act civil towards each other – Harry said before getting on his feet.
Both Fleur and Hermione picked a table and waited for him to sit with them, he walked slowly towards them and he greeted some of the people that knew him personally and once he got close to them, he was surprised to find them looking so serious.
- Hey girls – Harry said calmly before he joined the table – I hope things are well between the both of you – Harry said feeling a little uncomfortable, after the information that his friends made him realize, he was feeling a little insecure, still he knew that he had to do this.
- Hey Harry – Both of them said at the same time.
They didn't say anything else, they remained in silence for a while, this was hard for the trio, but in the end, Harry decided to man up, there was no point for him in trying to run away from this.
- Okay girls… First of all, I just want to say that I'm sorry – Both women were confused about his apology – I'm sorry for not realizing sooner about the way you two feel for me – Harry closed his eyes after saying this.
Neither Fleur nor Fleur expected to hear those words, things weren't supposed to happen like that, they felt a little weird, they were expecting to confess before he could say anything.
- Harry… You don't have to say it, I'm sorry too for getting you in this mess – Hermione said sincerely.
- Yes, me too Harry… I've been acting childish, I'm older than you two so, I need to behave more accordingly to my age – Fleur said with some guilt.
Harry smiled, he liked to see that they were changing their behavior little by little, but the happiness didn't last for too long, he knew that there was something important that he needed to tell them, still, it wasn't as easy as he thought it would be, this could end up great for him, or just like a disaster.
- Girls… I've been talking with my friends, and you might think I'm crazy… But they made me realize something that I've been ignoring for some time – Harry said with a serious expression.
The women were taken back by this sudden change of behavior that Harry was showing, they didn't know what to expect now, Hermione and Fleur looked at each other, they decided to remain in silence and not say anything, they wanted to wait for Harry to voice out what he was trying to say.
- Girls… I know about the way you two feel towards me… Or at least that's what my friends told me, I wasn't aware of it, to be honest – Harry started – The truth is that it seems like you two want more than a friendship with me – He added without thinking twice.
Hermione and Fleur's eyes widened, both women looked back at the table that Harry was sharing with his friends, it seems like his friends weren't as stupid as they thought.
- That might be why you're acting so hostile towards each other – Harry closed his eyes – I'm sorry if that's not the reason and I'm just misunderstanding the situation – Harry added before he was ready to get on his feet and get back to his home.
Fleur and Hermione decided to grab him by the shoulders to make him face them, he had a lost expression, it was obvious that he didn't know what to do after hearing that.
- I'm sorry girls, but if you're going to ask me which one of you I'm going to pick well, I don't know – He confessed as he stared directly at their eyes – I mean, you both are amazing, you have amazing qualities, any man would be happy to be with you – Harry added with a weak smile on his face – You're both beautiful, smart and funny in your own way, it's hard to choose between both of you, that's why I'm sorry for not being able to decide – He was ready to get out of the place and get back to his home, he needed time to think.
And he managed to do it, he moved as fast as he could towards his home but he wasn't alone, the women followed him, they were going to tell him something else, but they needed to be alone.
- Hermione… Fleur, what are you doing here? – Asked a confused Harry that was about to serve himself some whisky.
- Harry, there's something we want to tell you – Hermione said before she looked at Fleur.
- Yes Harry, the truth is that we're both in love with you, we've been for a long time – Harry remained in silence as he heard those words.
He was thankful that he didn't know before, or else things would have been uncomfortable during their school days when he used to spend some time with them.
- And now that we know that you're having a hard time deciding between us… We have a way to solve this – Hermione smirked after she said this.
Harry didn't look so convinced but seeing their hopeful expressions made something light up inside him, he sighed and looked at them with a soft smile on his face.
- Okay, let's hear that idea – Harry said casually.
Hermione and Fleur remained in silence for a while before they smiled at each other, they were ready to voice out what they've been thinking of for a long time.
- One date Harry… That's the only thing we both ask, one date – Fleur suggested and Harry's eyes widened.
- After that date, you can say which one of us is the best for you and don't worry about the consequences we've talked about it previously… We will respect your choice, there won't be any drama – Hermione said with a slight smirk on her face.
Harry was astonished, he was finding it hard to believe that something so nice could happen, they were rivals that were ready to rip each other's throat, and yet, it seems like they managed to make a plan together, he was happy to see a little change in them.
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