With having a partner as beautiful as Fleur, unwanted suitors are a common occurrence. But Fleur has proven time and time again that she is faithful to Hermione and that she will never stray away from her.
Fleur was an object of attraction when she came to Hogwarts. She was by far one of the most beautiful girls that anyone in Hogwarts had ever seen. Almost everyone tried to shoot their shot with her, but they were only met with cold rejection as there was only one person which had caught her eye. Everyone truly was shocked when it became known that Hermione and Fleur were in a relationship. They did not expect the school bookworm to date the ethereal French champion, certainly not.
But do you think that stopped them from trying to pursue the blonde? Not at all.
Hermione will admit that it is extremely irritating, but with her young self, Hermione couldn't help but feel insecure as she is still in disbelief that Fleur feels so strongly for her. Getting a girlfriend was not on her priority list while being at Hogwarts and she was rather inexperienced in the relationship department. So, others trying to get with her girlfriend was something she was very knowledgeable of and she was unsure on what to do.
It hurt to see people disregarding her and Fleur's relationship and still pursuing the blonde and seeing them even doing it at the Yule dance was very hurtful. Fleur had left Hermione for a moment to go get them some drinks and she wasn't even five metres away until she was flocked by boys, all wanting to have a dance with the beauty.
Hermione couldn't help but feel extremely heartbroken by the sight, especially seeing some going as far to grab Fleur's hand or touching her in some way which was permitted at all. They couldn't even leave them alone for one night and on the dance of all nights. She truly was tired and hurt from it all.
Deciding that enough was enough, the young Gryffindor gathered up her house courage and followed after the blonde's path, pushing through the admirers and other dancers as she headed towards the table in which Fleur was going to get their drinks. But as she arrived, she found that this time Fleur was being accompanied by Roger Davies, who had his hair sleeked back and a charming smile on his face as he began to talk to her.
"You know Fleur, you truly do look beautiful tonight."
"Merci." Fleur simply replied, pouring some drinks into two goblets for her and Hermione. But Roger didn't stop there.
"You know, the courtyard will be quite empty, I am sure that we can sneak off and get to know each other better. If you understand what I mean."
Hermione couldn't stop the ache which was forming in her chest and the painful twisting her stomach was doing. Roger was one of the better-looking guys in Hogwarts and there were talking around the corridors that he had intended to ask Fleur to the dance until he was stopped short when Fleur asked Hermione already and was happily announcing it so that they know that the brunette is off limits. And now with him literally making a move on Fleur right now, looking all dashing and charming while doing so, Hermione just felt at a loss.
But she did not have to worry for long as suddenly Fleur turned her head to Roger and even Hermione jumped at the intense glare that she had in her eyes, her eyes an ice-cold dagger which sliced right into Roger.
"Monsieur Davies, this is your one and only warning. If you ever try to make such moves on me again, I will do more than break you. I will end you, your family, and your entire house. I am very clearly in a relationship and if you dare disrupt it or affect negatively in any way, then I will do more to you than any dementor can do. That is a promise."
Fleur had no doubt just used her thrall to emphasise on her threat and Hermione swore that Roger had just wet himself, him shakily stepping back from the clearly furious girl with his face extremely pale. He shakily nodded and hurried off, clutching his pants area while he pushed his way out of the room.
Clearly satisfied with her affect, Fleur poured the rest of the drinks and turned around to head back to where she left Hermione but was surprised to see Hermione standing there before her. She stared at her and then glanced in the direction in which Roger had run off to, wondering if the brunette had seen the interaction. But before Fleur could say anything, Hermione waled over and hugged her, smiling into the blonde's shoulder as she did so.
"Hermione?" Fleur asked, holding the two goblets in her hands while gazing down at her, looking at her in question. But Hermione just responded with a kiss, catching the blonde off guard as it was not like the brunette to initiate PDA.
But in that moment, Hermione just could not help it. She was just touched to see how protective Fleur was over their relationship.
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Hermione does not get to visit Fleur at work often because of her work, but at odd times she will find some time to bring the blonde some lunch or to take her out. The goblins were still unfriendly as ever, but they did not stop the brunette from walking through the bank, flashing her visitors pass and already knowing where she was most likely going.
Knowing her way through the bank, Hermione walked in the direction to Fleur's office and was about to open the door to it when she heard two voices, both of them she recognised.
"-haps have some dinner sometime? I know a really good place and I'm sure you'll like it."
Bill Weasley's voice could be heard in the office and Hermione paused as she pressed her ear against it, hearing the conversation between him and Fleur. She heard a sigh coming from her girlfriend and then a shuffling of papers.
"As flattering as it may be, I will have to say no. Dinner time is reserved to be with my girlfriend and I don't plan to change that."
Hermione couldn't stop the smile crawling along her face at that. Since they both have entered the working world, they both are busy with their own lives. But every night they always have dinner together and catch up and to hear her refusing dinner with an obviously handsome colleague was very touching on its own. And also, a great satisfaction as Bill's advances just got shut down.
"O-oh, I didn't mean to-"
"I shall forget that you asked such a thing. We can discuss about the collection tomorrow. I have lots of reports to fill."
Deciding now was the time to make herself known, Hermione gave three sharp knocks on the door before opening it, stepping inside to see both Fleur and Bill turning their heads to the door to see who had just entered.
While she had a serious expression while dealing with Bill, Fleur's face immediately broke into a smile at the sight of the brunette and she stood up from her desk and hurried towards her, her arms wide open as she went to hug the brunette.
"Mon amour!" Fleur exclaimed, hugging Hermione tightly as she pressed a kiss to her cheek. Hermione smiled as she hugged her back.
"Hope I'm not interrupting. I was thinking that maybe we can have lunch together."
"Of course we can! Let me grab my bag."
Fleur pressed kiss to Hermione's lips before pulling away and grabbing her bag which was hanging off her chair and then she turned to Bill who was looking at the two dumbstruck.
"I believe we are done here Bill."
"Ah right, yeah we are. Hermione, great to see you." He said, nodding politely at the brunette. Hermione just smiled.
"You too Bill."
The red head then excused himself and walked out the room, not making eye contact with either of them as he walked away. Fleur just smiled as she walked to the brunette and grabbed her hand, the other grabbed the brunette's cheek and pulling her into a longer kiss this time as they didn't have company anymore. Hermione just smiled into the kiss and couldn't stop smiling as Fleur pulled away and pressed a kiss to her nose.
"So where do you want to go?" She asked. Hermione just smiled and began to tug her out the room.
"I found a nice place just two blocks away. I think you'll really like it."
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Hemione and Fleur sat comfortably on the couch while the party was going on. Ron and Harry had managed to finally capture the last remaining members of the Death Hunters gang and they all decided to celebrate with the other auror's and their friends at Harry's and Ginny's house.
The married couple were of course invited and after socialising with friends and guests who were invited, the two eventually seated themselves on the couch, taking a much-needed break while the party raged on. Muggle and wizard food going around, as well as drinks, Hermione could admit that everyone in the room was more than tipsy. Herself included.
But she did still have enough sense in her and so she and Fleur were sobering up on the couch with Fleur interlacing her fingers with Hermione's and resting her hand on the brunette's thigh, leaning her head on her wife's shoulder, and nuzzling her nose into her neck.
The two of them sat in silence, simply enjoying the close contact until Ron's and Harry's most flirtatious colleague drunkenly stumbled over to them, his face split in a wide grin as he eyed Fleur's casually dressed figure.
"Miss Delacour! Might I say that you look absolutely stunning tonight!" He announced loudly, tripping over the corner of the coffee table but saving himself last minute from falling on his face.
Hermione felt a prick of irritation shoot through her and Fleur felt the same as she raised her head and looked at him coolly.
"It is Mrs Delacour and merci." She said, eyeing him as he threaded his fingers through his hair.
"Ah sorry sorry! Forgot that you were married for a moment. But anyway." He held out his hand to her, a flirty smile on his face as he kept his gaze on her. "You mind joining me for a dance? Think of it as a reward for me helping Ron and Harry catching those low lives."
Hermione couldn't' help but scoff at his actions, his flirty nature only being sloppier he was drunk. The ring of Fleur's finger was a clear sign that she was married and yet he was still shooting his shot. Pathetic really. But Hermione felt no need to be angry as Fleur immediately squeezed her thigh before flashing her trademark icy glare at him, her thrall coming into play.
"It is not my job to give reward. Hurry off and find someone else. I am perfectly happy here with my wife."
She put an emphasise on the word 'wife', and she made sure to add an extra blast of thrall to get her point across as he immediately paled and stumbled back, this time successfully landing on his backside as he scurried away.
"R-Right! Sorry!"
And then he hurried off, shoving past a few others in his hasty retreat. Fleur sighed and laid her head back on Hermione's shoulder, grumbling in irritation.
"Honestly, men are so stupid."
"Tell me about it." Hermione said, laying her head on top of Fleur's and squeezing the hand which was holding hers.
"Why on earth would I want to spend time with any of them when I have you? Honestly, so so stupid."
Hermione couldn't help but smile at that, pressing a kiss on her wife's head.
Even though Fleur constantly has suitors chasing after her, she rejects them every time because she has Hermione. Through it all, she has always remained faithful to her relationship with the brunette. Any insecurities which Hermione had before is all in the past now. Because she knows that Fleur will always come home to her in the end.