I hope that if you have made it this far, you are enjoying this story.

As Summer Break began, Gabrielle knocked on the door to Harry's house.

Dobby opened the door, allowing the girl in the house.

"Thank you Dobby. Is Harry awake yet?"

Dobby pointedly looked at the horizon. It hadn't even begun to lighten. He then looked a the clock. It was just past midnight. "No Miss."

"Good." Gabrielle smiled and headed up to Harry's room. She left her garment bag on the couch. When she stepped into the room, Harry was tossing in his sleep. After letting her sundress fall to the floor, Gabrielle slid under the covers and cuddled Harry from behind. She had a nightgown on under the dress.

Gabrielle smiled as Harry's tossing quieted when he turned and wrapped her in his arms. She sighed happily and let Harry's warmth lull her back to sleep.

Harry slowly regained consciousness. Odd. He hadn't woken up due to nightmares last night. Maybe Sirius was right. It would take time, but he would eventually start to heal.

Harry sighed slightly in almost relief. He then froze as he acknowledged the presence of a warm body in his arms and pulled against his chest. In the dim light that was coming from the curtains, Harry immediately recognized the silvery hair that his nose was buried in.

He tried to slowly extricate himself from the situation, but when he moved away, Gabby rolled over and embraced him from behind. She sleepily muttered, "Harry…" Harry frowned slightly as Gabby nestled into his back.

"Dobby?"

"Yes Master Harry?"

"When did Gabby get here?"

Dobby pulled on his ears. "It was before the sun rose Master Harry."

Harry nodded. "Dobby, if you're awake enough, can you get breakfast started?"

"Of course Master Harry. Do you wish to cook as well?"

By this point, Gabby had entwined her legs with Harry's. "I don't think I will be getting out of this until Gabby wakes up."

Dobby nodded. "Rest a little more Master."

"Thanks Dobby."

Harry just lay in bed as the room gradually lightened. For all Veela could become avian, Gabby was like a squid. Every time that Harry tried to shift, she would adjust and somehow become closer to him. Finally Gabby woke up. "Good morning Harry."

"Can I ask why you are in my bed?"

"It's where I belong Harry."

Harry let the girl pull him off his side and she straddled his recumbent form and proceeded to kiss him good morning.

Gabrielle slowly slid until she was atop Harry. Her kisses became increasingly heated before Gabrielle pulled back panting. Harry's hands had begun to roam off her back and her nightgown had ridden up. As much as she wanted this to continue, Gabrielle knew that Harry wouldn't be comfortable if they went further than just kissing.

Harry's head was a little fuzzy. "Gabby, your eyes have a ring of silver. I've seen that before. What is that?"

Gabrielle began peppering Harry's chest with kisses, lingering on the exposed skin. "That is from my nature as a Veela. When they go completely silver, I will not be able to hold back from fully claiming you as my Mate." Gabrielle slid up and looked heatedly at Harry. "I want to do that right now, but you aren't ready." She whispered hotly in Harry's ear. "If you change your mind before the end of summer, I will gladly let you enjoy my body. Over and over and over again"

As she spoke, Harry saw the ring of silver grow to almost half of her eye before Gabrielle backed away and it shrunk down. "I got Dobby starting breakfast."

"Good. I have organized a schedule for Summer Vacation."

Harry tilted his head slightly. "A schedule?"

Gabrielle nodded happily. "Apparently there are several festivals and celebrations that we can attend. After all, we need to enjoy our time out of school."

Harry sighed. "In that case, can you get off of me? I have to go to the bathroom."

The part-Veela complied with a smile. She wondered how often she could do this over the time free from school. Her mother had mildly chastised her for not already moving in.

Maybe after Summer Break, she could spend every weekend at Harry's house. She would have to find her own place so that Renge didn't blab it all over the place.

Three days later, they went to a fireworks festival and Harry was surprised at what Gabrielle was wearing. She had on a silvery-white yukata with four different flowers and their petals seemingly dancing on it. The obi matched Gabrielle's eyes. Her hair was done up in a style that Harry hadn't seen her wear before. Harry stood slackjawed. Gabrielle was beautiful.

Gabrielle grinned at seeing Harry's reaction. He was wearing a Yukata that had similar flowers to hers. Her Yukata held four different flowers. Two were shared with Harry's. The Forget-me-not and the Zinnia. The Hitachin matron insisted that those would send the message that they were together. Gabrielle checked, just to confirm. In Japan the two flowers meant true love and loyalty respectively. Gabrielle's Yukata also held Sunflowers and Cactus Flowers. The younger girl had to smile at their meanings. Those meant passionate romance and lust. Gabrielle had to wonder if Harry had learned the meanings of the flowers. That didn't matter. She would certainly show him.

For the first time since Harry had come to Japan, the activities at the festival had him forgetting about the Graveyard. He just enjoyed himself, acting like any other teen in the crowd.

Harry knew that several boys were rather envious of Gabby hanging off him and Harry didn't mind. The entire time, Gabby had just as much fun as he did.

When the fireworks began popping, Harry and Gabrielle had found a quiet spot to watch them. Harry had to smile as Gabby leaned against him and quickly fell asleep. Harry called for Dobby and the pair was taken back to the house. Harry settled Gabrielle on the guest bed and he went to his room.

Unnoticed to Harry, Gabrielle would come to his bed once more. When Harry awoke, he realized that once again he didn't have any nightmares.

The pair went to several festivals and spent quite a bit of time together. The final festival was oddly enough a dance festival. Harry found it to be an interesting event. What was truly interesting was when Gabby pulled him to a lesson on how to do the particular style of dance. It was called Yosakoi.

As with the Yule Ball, Harry was not really good at dancing. But Gabrielle picked up on it very quickly. The part-Veela was soon getting compliments from the instructors.

Gabrielle merely smiled. "Back home my parents had me take ballet as well as traditional dancing. I've always been good at it."

When they watched the processions and the competitions, Gabrielle smiled happily as Harry embraced her from behind. The energy of the festival couldn't compete with the wonderful sensation of being held in her Mate's arms. Once again, they watched fireworks as the show ended before heading back to Harry's house.

Gabrielle was packing up her clothes as Harry stepped into the bathroom. Gabrielle grinned. She slipped into her smaller swimsuit and entered the bathroom, intent on washing Harry's back.

After regularly sleeping with the blonde, her presence in the bathroom didn't cause as much shock as it normally would have, but Harry still was not fully comfortable with the situation. He had learned by now that blatantly protesting wouldn't help in the least. However, her hands felt nice as she scrubbed his back.

The true surprise was when Gabrielle took a stool and sat in front of Harry. "Can you wash my back?"

As Harry lathered up his hands, Gabrielle undid the ties to the top of her swimsuit and threw it away. She moaned lightly in delight as Harry cleaned her back.

Once the suds were rinsed away, Gabby wrapped Harry's arms around her midsection before spinning in place and fervently kissing her man. She needed to feel his skin on hers.

Harry tried to back away from the skin contact, but Gabby followed. The pair ended up falling into the tub.

Harry surrendered the battle to escape after only a few attempts. Gabrielle's eyes were easily three-quarters silver as the pair made out in the tub. When her fervor was slightly abated, Gabrielle leaned in. "Harry do you want me to take off the bottom part of my suit?"

Harry's mind was clearing and he shook his head. "Not yet Gabby."

Gabrielle was disappointed but not surprised with Harry's answer. "Then I won't."

The pair just held each other in the water.

Relaxing in the tub, being held by the girl, Harry decided to voice a request that had been flitting through his brain the past few weeks. "Gabby, I need to ask you something."

"What's that Harry?"

"I don't want to sound weird or anything, but I wanted to know if you wanted to spend the night. These past few weeks, every time that you have snuck into my bed, I haven't had any nightmares. I could use a nightmare-free night before school starts."

Gabrielle's heart soared. Her presence was helping her Mate. "Of course I can."

"Can we work something out for the school year? Renge would catch on if it happened too often."

Gabby pressed herself against Harry and nodded. "Nothing would make me happier." She would need to find an apartment close by.

That night, Gabrielle's smile was equal parts happiness and victory as Harry invited her into his bed. Gabrielle never slept better either.

The following morning, Gabrielle insisted on breakfast in bed. Normally for Veela and their Mates, this was due to a rather exhausting session the previous night with an encore scheduled to last well past lunch. However, Gabrielle simply didn't want to leave Harry's side.

As they ate, Gabrielle spoke. "The last thing on the agenda today is Renge's debut."

"Debut?"

Gabrielle nodded. "She has her first theatrical performance. I want us to be there to support her."

Harry shrugged. "Okay."

After breakfast the pair got dressed and headed out. Renge's 'debut' was a roll in a small production for a products expo. Since they had time, the couple looked around the expo. Harry bought Gabrielle some black pearl earrings that she immediately placed in her ears. She was over the moon that Harry had bought her a gift.

Harry and Gabrielle paused at seeing Kyoya and Haruhi eating together at a little fast-food place.

Harry just said, "Huh. And here I thought that Haruhi would eventually date Tamaki."

Gabrielle looked at her Mate. "They do balance each other out fairly well. He does fawn over her too." She tilted her head. "Who knows, maybe Haruhi brings out something more in Kyoya."

Harry and Gabrielle watched as the pair finished up and began exploring the Expo.

After handing off some regional produce and ingredients from the expo to Dobby, the pair headed to the roof.

Gabrielle bought an ice cream cone and insisted that she share it with Harry.

Harry and Gabrielle paused when they saw the Host Club on the roof. "Hikaru, Kaoru, what are you guys doing here?"

Tamaki vocally touted the benefits of the Expo to 'Commoners.'

Hikaru looked at Harry. "So what are you two doing here?"

Gabrielle answered. "Renge is having her theatrical debut today."

Kaoru grinned. "So is that the only reason? Was there a little summer love that grew?"

Harry looked at Tamaki. "Out of curiosity, how would you feel if you saw Haruhi out on a date with your best friend?"

This remark rapidly shifted the attention away from Harry and Gabrielle. Tamaki had gone so pale that he was almost monochromatic. Harry had to wonder if the blonde was a magic user.

Honey looked at Harry. "Why do you ask Harry?"

Gabrielle answered that question. "Harry and I saw Kyoya and Haruhi on a date. I have to admit, while they are a surprising match, they did look good together. They were eating lunch together and then began exploring the Expo. They looked close to holding hands."

Harry really wanted to learn Legilimency just to see what was going through Tamaki's brain. The blonde was practically spitting fire as he mumbled to himself. It was at that moment Renge's production started.

Tamaki didn't even stay, he ran from the roof with his new dog in tow. Hikaru and Kaoru weren't far behind.

Mori spoke. "You did that on purpose."

Harry nodded. He was rewarded by a slight curve to Mori's lips.

The swordsman nodded once. "It is not polite to pry into a relationship where people are not open about the level of intimacy between the pair."

Harry nodded. "Thank you Mori-senpai."

A confused Honey frowned at his friend. "Um, Takashi, you have seen how Gabrielle acts around him haven't you?"

Mori nodded. "That is true, but the level that Harry reciprocates is still quiet."

Gabrielle leaned her head against Harry's shoulder. "Let's watch Renge."

Honey smiled as Harry and Gabrielle shared the ice cream. Like all the Hosts, it made him happy to see two people fall in love. Honey wouldn't say anything. Besides, Harry had introduced him to Reiko. While the start had been awkward and rocky, Honey found that he actually shared a lot of common interests with the girl. There was something special about her.

The Host King was tearing through the mall in search of his traitorous best friend that would dare to lay a finger on his beloved Haruhi.

When Tamaki found Haruhi and his soon-to-be former best friend he exploded. The pair had a couple of bags and was leaving a stand that had some kind of snack food on it. "What are you doing on a date with Haruhi?!"

Haruhi spoke up. "Um, Tamaki-senpai…"

Tamaki was in Kyoya's face. "And don't try to deny it. Harry and Gabrielle saw you two sharing a meal and then shopping together. How could you betray me like this Kyoya?!"

"Tamaki-senpai…."

"Don't worry Haruhi, Daddy won't let this cretin harm you like that." He spun back to Kyoya. The third Otori child was visibly becoming aggravated.

Tamaki's next words were cut off as Haruhi's purse hit him in the head. "We weren't on a date you idiot. You had drug him along, leaving his wallet and phone at home. I fed him because he was hungry."

"So you and Kyoya weren't about to hold hands as you explored the Expo?"

"No, we weren't. Are you even listening to what I'm telling you?"

Tamaki was relieved. Haruhi wasn't on a date.

Kyoya glared at Tamaki. "You will be paying Haruhi back tenfold for what she spent today."

Tamaki cowered slightly at the look on Kyoya's face.

When the little production was over, Renge hugged Gabrielle. "I'm so happy that you were here. I had a lot of fun."

Harry recognized a particular blonde head of hair under the Namahage costume. "Umehito-senpai?"

"Hello Harry." The Third Year looked a little embarrassed at being caught.

Harry merely nodded. "Well you two have fun."

Harry and Gabrielle left and headed back to Harry's house. Gabrielle longingly kissed Harry as she left. She pulled out a phone as she began the walk back to the shared apartment with Renge. "Mother, I have made progress. My Mate wants me to share his bed on a semi-regular basis. Renge would tell everyone if she knew. I need to arrange for an apartment close to his house. However school starts back up tomorrow."

"I will find one close to Harry and have it in your name before the end of school tomorrow."

"Thank you Mother."

As school began the next day, Haruhi was talking to Harry about his activities. Apparently the couple had enjoyed themselves rather immensely. The only problem was all the strange looks that they received.

When she saw the picture of Harry and Gabrielle in the various sets of matching yukata, she frowned slightly. "I don't think it was because you two are foreigners Harry."

"What do you mean?"

"Harry, how much do you know about Hanakotoba?"

Harry frowned. "What is that?"

Haruhi nodded. "It's what different flowers mean in Japan."

Harry frowned. "All I know is that different colors of roses mean different things. Why?"

"I think I know why all of the people were giving you odd looks."

"Okay?"

Haruhi looked at the pictures. "The picture on the phone is slightly blurry, but all of the flowers on the various outfits have meanings of love, romance, fidelity, and togetherness. Unless I miss my guess, some of the flowers on all of Gabrielle's outfits also denote lust and sex."

Harry's head was immediately in his palms. Haruhi swore that Harry's ears were red. "That's why there was always at least one old lady at each festival who asked Gabby if she was okay and that I wasn't forcing her to wear her yukata." Harry glared at the Twins. "Hikaru, Kaoru, I know that you two and your mother are likely behind this. I will have my vengeance for all of the strange looks and comments this summer."

Hikaru and Kaoru became slightly nervous.

"Harry, on a scale of one to ten,"

"How much vengeance are we talking about?"

Harry grinned malevolently at the Twins. "Now if I told you, it wouldn't be any fun."

The twins muttered in stereo as they scooted away from Harry. "Evil commoners."

At lunch, Haruhi looked at her friend. "But you had fun. Why are you angry at them?"

Harry merely grinned. "I have no doubt that they were playing with Gabby and I. I can't just let them off thinking that they'll get away with it. Besides, they have no idea what kind of things I'll cook up. It's best to let them stew for a bit. A few vindictive grins, a little indelible dye, Ben-Gay, Nair, and superglue may be all I will do."

Haruhi was more than a little confused by that response. "What will you do with all of those things?"

"And that's the kind of thing that will keep them wondering." Harry sighed. "In all reality, I did have fun and the dates would have been excellent if not for the stares."

"Can I ask about how things went outside the dates?"

Harry became visibly nervous. "If I tell you something I don't want it shared around; but I would like a second opinion."

Haruhi shrugged. "Sure."

Harry took a fortifying breath. "The first day of Summer Break I woke up to find Gabby sleeping next to me. She had snuck into the house sometime early in the morning."

Haruhi had a slight blush on her face at that.

Harry saw this and tried to assuage his friend. "Nothing happened, we had just slept." Harry shook his head. "It was strange. I didn't have any nightmares that night. Ever since what happened back in England, I always have them. But when Gabby slept next to me, the nightmares just didn't come."

"Could you be finally healing from what happened?"

"I don't know. You see, over the break she did that a few other times as well. Each time there were no nightmares. But I had nightmares all the other nights. I don't really know what to think of it. What's more, I don't know what other people will think when they find out. This sort of thing isn't normal."

Haruhi smiled. "Harry, since when do I care about what is normal?"

Harry chuckled. "You have a point."

"I won't tell anyone. But if it does get out that this happened, don't worry about what other people will say. Even with her enthusiasm in regards to pursuing you, Gabrielle is a good person. She honestly cares about you. I would say that she loves you and not just because you were her knight in shining armor. Gabrielle feels that way simply because of who you are. Someone extremely special. So don't screw it up Harry."

Harry chuckled once more. "I'm trying not to, but I'm kind of making this up as I go along."

"Well, you're doing a great job. I've had a few of the guests at the Host Club ask about you."

Harry winced at that.

Haruhi continued, "A lot of the girls were convinced that they could do better than a middle school student. However, they changed their minds when they saw the two of you together. Gabrielle is gorgeous, there's no denying that. But the way that she dotes on you combined with your own remarks has the girls practically squealing at how romantic the two of you are."

Harry frowned slightly in confusion. "But I'm not trying to be romantic."

Haruhi smiled and remembered one of the conversations that she had with her father. "And that is what makes it amazing. You are just being yourself and it makes both you and Gabrielle happy. A lot of people just look at the outside Harry. You've got someone that ignores that and sees you for who you are. She doesn't care about anything but the amazing guy that is Harry Potter underneath the titles, money, and scars. That's a rare thing to find. Don't let her go."

"Thanks Haruhi."

A slightly accented voice piped up. "I won't let him." Gabrielle straddled her Mate and proceeded to kiss him senseless.

Haruhi shook her head. "Although the public displays of affection can be a little much."

Gabrielle pulled back and stole a piece of food from Harry's bento. "I'm French. This is toning it down." She then took one of the pieces of food and popped it into Harry's mouth.

Haruhi shook her head again. "So why did you come to the high school?"

Gabrielle placed her ear over Harry's heart, deeply breathing in the smell of her Mate. "I missed Harry. We spent a lot of time together over Summer Break. I needed to see him." The Veela's phone chimed and she looked at it. "Harry, Mother has secured a residence for me. She says that it's not much but will suit the purposes that I need."

Haruhi was confused by that. "What do you mean?"

"I have been living with Renge since I arrived. She is my best friend, but I need my own space. Mother was able to get me an apartment at…" Gabrielle read from her phone. "457 Nobunaga apartment 204."

Haruhi blinked in surprise. 'That's the building I live in and the apartment next to mine." Haruhi frowned slightly. "Most rich people don't like living in a small place like that."

Gabrielle smiled. "Well, at my previous school I shared a single dorm room with three other girls. It was less than a third of the space of this classroom. A two bedroom apartment will be fine. Besides, it's close to Harry, and that is what really matters." Gabrielle kissed Harry once more before leaving the room.

Haruhi shook her head. "Harry, even though you and Gabrielle are super rich, you two seem normal."

Harry smiled at that. "Believe me, normal isn't a word that I would use. But thanks."

Haruhi nodded. "I can just see Takami-senpai lasting all of one night in a small apartment."

Later that day as Harry was done with his club work, he witnessed a battle between Honey and his younger brother. He was headed to the gates when Gabrielle latched on his arm and they were driven back to Harry's house.

That weekend, Harry was invited to breakfast by Gabrielle. She promised that she wouldn't do anything too seductive. They were just going to eat. They did too. There was just a lot of Gabrielle ensuring that Harry felt welcome. In fact, when she answered the door, Gabrielle grabbed Harry's shirt and yanked him into the apartment, fervently kissing him. The door slammed shut.

As he left, Harry was surprised to see the Host Club outside of the Fujioka residence.

Honey looked at Harry. "Harry, what are you doing here?"

Harry shrugged. "Gabby moved in here to have her own place. She invited me over for breakfast. She makes absolutely delicious chocolate croissants."

It was at this point when Ranka answered the door. When he herded the Host Club back, Harry was added to the mix.

When the Host Club heard that the Lobelia girls had abducted Haruhi, they saw red.

Harry frowned. "So who exactly is the Zuka Club?"

Harry was then treated to the litany of what the Zuka Club said and did. He scowled. "So we need a way to get into the Academy, right?"

Tamaki was frantic. "But where will we find someone that can infiltrate the Lobelia Grils' Academy?

After pointedly rolling his eyes, Harry went and rang the doorbell to Apartment 204. Gabrielle heard the doorbell. She leapt into Harry's arms. He was coming back. Maybe he wanted to ravish her.

Harry pulled back. "Gabby, we need your help."

Gabrielle saw the Host Club just outside her door. "What is going on?"

Tamaki began blabbering about how Haruhi was kidnapped by the Zuka Club and how she needed rescuing.

Gabrielle frowned. "I fail to see what you need me for."

Honey piped up. "But you can sneak into the school and help rescue Haruhi. We would stick out too much."

Gabrielle shook her head. "No. I have settling in to do, piano to practice, and the perfect outfit to pick out for dinner tonight. Besides, Haruhi is a strong, intelligent, and confident young woman. She will be fine."

Harry frowned. "Gentlemen, could you excuse us a moment?" He stepped into Gabby's apartment. Once the door was shut, Harry continued. "Gabby, I'm worried about my friend. The guys in the Host Club may be a lot of things, but they are worried about her. I agree with you. I think that Haruhi can handle it. However, from what they told me, what the Lobelia girls do is a cause for concern. I wouldn't want them near you."

Gabrielle felt an odd mix jealousy and happiness begin to stir in her breast.

Harry continued, "If you help make sure that Haruhi is fine, I will let you live at my house for the next week."

The jealousy was ruthlessly crushed at the prospect, but she needed to capitalize on this chance. "Two weeks. I might have to be around those idiot girls. I want an honest incentive for having to deal with them."

Harry's eyes narrowed. "Two weeks is fine. But that is only if you do your best to cause as much chaos as possible. I want you flinging your Allure around so much that even the girls would give you the moon if you asked for it." Harry's face softened. "I know that you've been keeping it under very tight wraps for a while. I want you to let loose. You need to Gabby. For me." Harry ran his hand along the girl's jaw line.

Gabrielle positively melted. Harry wanted to help her. "Okay." She transfigured her clothes into an outfit that was similar to what those irritating girls wore, just in better colors. Gabrielle grabbed Harry by the hand. "Let's go!"

The Host Club was debating a course of action along with Ranka when the door to Apartment 204 burst open and Gabrielle strode out, towing Harry behind her. The group was shocked when Gabrielle was wearing something similar to the Lobellia uniform.

Gabrielle frowned at the group. "Let's get going. What are you waiting around for?" Gabrielle towed Harry

Hikaru was the first to speak. "I guess it's not only Gabrielle that can control the relationship."

Kaoru nodded. "I wonder what he did to get her to play along."

Ranka shrugged. "Knowing Harry, it was something like promising to make dinner for Gabrielle. Those two are such a cute couple."

The Host Club nodded and followed along.

As they waited outside the gate to Lobelia, Gabrielle took a fortifying breath and squared her shoulders. Harry smiled down at the girl and tucked a lock of hair behind her ear. "Knock them dead Gabby."

Gabrielle smiled and let loose the Allure. It made her heart flutter that Harry's look didn't change. She gently kissed her Mate. "Okay." Gabrielle's posture shifted and she flicked her hair as she strode into the grounds of Lobelia Girl's Academy. She winked over her shoulder at Harry and was rewarded with a smile and a wave.

The group of guys was slack jawed.

Honey was the one of the group that was even able to shake it off slightly. He thought of Reiko. Sure Gabrielle was pretty, but Reiko was better.

Tamaki was beset by images of Haruhi wearing a dress with long hair.

Ranka thought in that moment that Gabrielle was as special of a woman as his late wife was. Harry was truly a lucky man. Ranka looked at Harry. "Gabrielle really knows how to turn on the charm, doesn't she?"

Harry just laughed. "You have no idea." He frowned at the Host Club and an edge crept into his tone. "That's my girlfriend that you're ogling. Stop. Now."

Kyoya adjusted his glasses. "What was that?"

Harry merely shook his head. "That is Gabby using the skills she was born with. Like Tamaki has said before, some people are just naturals when it comes to charisma and charm. Gabby is amazing at it. But she doesn't just do that without a reason." He grinned as Gabby immediately charmed one of the girls into showing her around. "Tamaki-senpai, if she felt so inclined, Gabby could have the entirety of the Host Club bending to her every whim." Harry frowned, "Well, maybe not Honey."

This caused some confusion.

Kyoya frowned. "I see that you aren't affected by it."

Harry looked confused. "How can you tell?"

Hikaru piped up. "Simple. If she could do that to you, she wouldn't be so flirtatious with you all the time."

Harry shook his head. "Yes she would. That's part of Gabby's personality. She learned it from her mother." Harry grinned. "So, shall we go? With Gabby drawing attention away from us, we should be able to tour the campus rather effectively." A quick notice-me-not charm was also useful in that matter.

Tamaki looked at Harry. "Out of curiosity, what did you do to get her to agree to go along with this?"

Harry merely shook his head. "A gentleman doesn't kiss and tell."

Tamaki didn't have anything to say against that.

The rest of the Host Club was surprised to see Gabrielle pass in the distance with a flock of girls following her around.

Kaoru nodded towards the group. "The girl works fast."

Gabrielle strode confidently into the Lobelia Girl's Academy. She kept repeating in her mind that this was for her Mate and her Mate would reward her for her efforts.

Gabrielle paused as an older student stopped her. "Can I help you?"

Gabrielle smiled winningly. "I hope so. You see, my mother is considering enrolling me in this fine institution. I came to take a look around and see if it would be a good fit for me. Hopefully, that isn't a problem." Gabrielle made sure to look hesitant and demure.

The girl was immediately taken in. "Of course not. I'm Kiyumi Urushiara. Let me show you around. So why is your mother thinking of enrolling you here?"

Gabrielle merely smiled. "She thinks that attending school with my fiancé may become distracting. She doesn't want my prospects for the future to be harmed."

"You're already tied down to man?!"

Gabrielle shook her head. "My fiancé is the kind of man that I have dreamt about since I was a little girl. He is kind, caring, strong, honorable, noble, handsome, a good cook, appreciative of the arts, and when he kisses me, I go weak in the knees."

The girl snorted derisively, "Men always lie."

Gabrielle shook her head and looked curiously at the girl. "Have you ever met a man or only boys?"

The question threw the girl. "What do you mean?"

The fervor in Gabrielle's tone gained several listeners. "There is a difference between men and boys. Judging by what you've said, you've never met a real man. My fiancé risked his life to save mine. He had no idea of who I was, how wealthy my family is, or any of the details. I was drowning and regardless of the fact that his ability as a swimmer was lacking, he saved me. He was injured in the attempt and in the hospital for a few days from that. Not once did he ask anything in return. I asked one of his friends and was told that was just who he was. I wanted to get to know such a man. When he saw me again, all he had to say was: 'I'm glad that you're safe.' There were no cheesy lines, no requesting of any sort of reward, no attempts to flirt with a girl, just gratitude that I wasn't in danger." Gabrielle looked at the shocked girl. "That is a man. Regardless of the fact he is only a year older than me, he is true man. They are few and far between, but when you find one, you never let him go." She smiled. "Besides, in my family, it is the woman that decides who to marry. I chose him and he accepted. Even if he didn't fully understand what I was asking him at the time."

This of course seemed like a foreign concept to the girls that had begun to gather. One of them piped up, "He probably only wanted sex."

Gabrielle grinned. "Not so. I've offered several times to test him. Not once has he accepted. Every single time he moves away, blushes, and says that he isn't ready for that just yet. He wants there to be a deep, lifelong love before such a commitment." Gabrielle barely held back cursing the group for daring to say such harmful things about Harry. Instead, she just flared her Allure once more. "So what kinds of things are there to do for fun around campus? Why is everyone wearing shirts that say Benibara?"

Of course, this led to the group of girls talking excitedly about BeniO and the Zuka Club's accomplishments.

Gabrielle frowned. "So, she flirts with other girls, teasing them into a fury, and leaves?"

"It's just so wonderful."

Gabrielle snorted. "She sounds like a mean and cruel tease."

The girls were quick to defend Benio, but Gabrielle's Allure had them thinking about what she was saying, just to please her. Gabrielle held up her hands to placate the group and spoke up. "Just hear me out for a moment. She had hordes of girls begging for a moment of her time. And yet, all she does is say a few words to work them up into a frenzy and leaves them with nothing. Cultured and refined women don't do that. We commit. Put a teenage male in her place, doing the exact same things. How would you treat him?" The looks of rage on the girl's faces were enough of an answer. Gabrielle continued; her Allure ensuring that the girls were paying attention. "This school is supposed to be all about the glory of women. Why would you reward a girl for such horrible behavior, when boys are immediately vilified for doing the same thing? If she was as amazing as you say, Benibara would be in a relationship with some girl and not leading so many pure maidens on to only eventually shatter their hearts."

This revelation shocked the group of girls that were around her. As they began debating the merit of what Gabrielle had said, the part-Veela had to grin. This would hopefully cause the kind of chaos that Harry was hoping to create. What's more; more and more girls were getting in on the debate. Gabrielle kept her Allure going so that people wouldn't just discount her opinion.

Once things had really kicked off, Gabrielle ducked away and disguised herself. She found Haruhi in a building where she was practicing lines for a play. Following Haruhi into a bathroom, Gabrielle dropped the spell. "Are you okay Haruhi? Harry asked me to check on you. We heard you were kidnapped."

Haruhi looked up and blinked in surprise at who she saw in the restroom. "I'm fine Gabrielle."

The blonde shook her head in exasperation. "I told them that you would be fine. Harry thought so too, he was just worried that the girls might do something. Apparently the Hosts shared some stories that had him concerned. Your dad said that you were grabbed as you were headed out to get groceries. He's worried too."

Haruhi nodded. "I was going to head home and then Benio said that she was trying to follow in her mother's footsteps. If I don't help with the play, it won't happen."

Gabrielle frowned at that. "There are literally dozens of girls outside begging for a chance to help in some way. There's no shortage of volunteers."

Haruhi nodded. "I know that this is the Zuka Club trying to get me to come to Lobelia, but I've decided I'm going to stay at Ouran. But, I do want to help someone follow in their mother's footsteps."

"Just like you are doing?"

Haruhi was shocked. "How did you know?"

Gabrielle smiled at that. "It was a pretty solid guess. That's what I'm doing too. Mother found a wonderful man, helped with his business and has lived a happy life. That is what I want. I want to take over the family business in the future with Harry at my side." Gabrielle crouched down. "Do you want Harry and me to stay for the performance?"

Haruhi shrugged. "If you want to."

Gabrielle grinned. "If we stay that means that he will take me out to dinner. If we don't that means I get to cook him dinner. Either way, it's a win." Not to mention that she could cook him breakfast the following morning. Gabrielle turned to leave. "I'll see you later."

She exited the building and smiled at the rather vocal debate that was raging. Several girls had removed their Benibara shirts and Gabrielle used her Allure in an attempt to get the opposing side to listen to them. Soon almost three-fourths of the group had discarded their fan club shirts and the crowd just kept growing.

Gabrielle declared her work done and cut off the Allure and walked away with a smile.

She followed the tracking charm she had on Harry to outside of a building.

Harry saw Gabrielle approaching. "What is going on Gabby?"

The girl grinned and latched onto Harry. "Well, I found Haruhi and she's fine." Gabrielle then told the group what had transpired.

Harry had to shake his head at Tamaki and the Twins. He then looked at Gabrielle. "So what kind of chaos did you cause?"

Gabrielle grinned. "Why don't you follow me?"

Harry followed the girl and watched the argument that was raging. "You did this?"

Gabrielle hugged Harry. Her tone was playful. "Are you proud of me?"

Harry squeezed Gabrielle. "So what are they arguing about?"

Gabrielle grinned. "Someone may have pointed out that a certain student's actions were just like those of a male leading on a poor, innocent maiden. The Allure made them honestly consider it to please me."

Harry started laughing. "Then yes, I am proud of you."

Gabrielle smiled. "I have to wonder what will happen at Lobelia Academy after this."

Harry and Gabrielle wandered back to where the Host Club had been watching the practice. The group was gone.

Harry and Gabrielle both frowned. Harry spoke. "Should we go home?"

Gabrielle shrugged. "I got the feeling that Haruhi wouldn't mind us here." She stood on her tiptoes to whisper in his ear. "Besides, I've always wanted to kiss you in the back row of a theater."

Harry looked confused, "You do that every time we go to a movie."

"But not during a play."

Harry frowned slightly. "There's a difference?"

Gabrielle sighed in exasperation. "Of course there's a difference." There was always the chance of distracting the actors at a live play.

When show time arrived, Harry and Gabby followed a group of girls in and took seats in the back. The effects of Gabrielle's little endeavor were rather visible. The auditorium was less than halfway full. Clearly the debate had created casualties for the Benibara fan club.

Harry had to wince at the sheer amount of makeup that Haruhi was wearing. However, Gabrielle quickly distracted Harry by planting herself in his lap and kissing him.

Gabrielle was happily cuddling Harry when he went to cast a spell to stop the kiss. "Let Suoh have his moment Harry."

Harry shrugged and nodded. Soon the play had devolved into something that could be watched with the Benny Hill theme playing in the background.

Finally Harry had enough and he conjured banana peels, causing the entire group to trip. The curtain closed seconds later thanks to a spell from Gabrielle.

Harry and Gabrielle made their way backstage and were listening to the two clubs still fighting over Haruhi. Harry sighed and interjected. "You know, Haurhi made her decision already. Why don't you just respect it and let her get back to grocery shopping?"

Haruhi piped up, "Thank you Harry."

The lighting that was still onstage harshly displayed Harry's collection of scars. The sleeves to his shirt had also been rolled up, thanks to Gabrielle, and the scars on his arms were also visible.

Hinako, the youngest member of the Zuka Club piped up, "Let me guess, the scarred beast over there is leading everything?"

This caused the Host Club to flinch back as one and Harry's stare to flatten.

Chizuru spoke up. "You clearly got into one too many fights to satisfy your tiny testosterone fueled brain. Well we won't listen to you Neanderthal."

Benio chimed in, "Whoever you are, go back to your cavemen ways. Educated and classy people are having a discussion that involves more than grunting and pointing."

Haruhi and the Host Club were about to say something in Harry's defense when a pale, manicured hand lashed out and slapped both sides of all three faces at seemingly the same moment. The three girls were then thrown to the floor of the stage by a solid kick that somehow hit all three of them.

Gabrielle's actions had surprised the Host Club. The Part Veela's tone was enraged and passionate. "How dare you?!" Gabrielle's magic was flaring now, creating a fearsome aura that was only visible to the members of the Zuka Club. Her normally blue eyes had gone black and her voice had now taken on a menacing quality. "You sanctimonious harlots!" The Zuka Club tried to move away but Gabrielle followed. "Harry is the most amazing man that anyone would have the pleasure of meeting. You dare to insinuate that proof that my beloved is strong enough to withstand some of the worst tortures imaginable and still be a sweet and caring man is because of some misplaced masculine pride?!"

The Zuka Club had now huddled together in fear. The Host Club was watching the confrontation like some impending train wreck. They just couldn't look away.

Gabrielle continued, "I know what happened to him and he is not at fault. Let me tell you flashy tramps something, I know what happened because I changed his bandages. I heard the doctors talk about how damaged he was and it is a miracle that he survived everything that was done to him. I held him as he cried himself to sleep over what happened." Tears were now running down Gabrielle's face. The malevolent aura grew and flames began to pool in her palms. "I will not allow the best man that exists be treated like scum by despicable creatures such as you. I honestly believe that Harry is what every man should aspire to become. I could talk for hours about how special he is to me. But that would fall on deaf and clearly deluded ears." Gabrielle's face elongated slightly as she sneered at the trio. The Zuka Club shrunk in on themselves a little more. Her Allure had shifted to an aggressive slant, she was partially transforming, and the presidency of the Zuka Club might need new underwear when this was through.

Gabrielle's tone was now fully menacing. Her hands were clenched into fists, the fire dying, but her fingernails had lengthened, almost becoming claws. "If you think I will stand idly by and let self-deluded things like you insult the most precious person in the world to me, you're wrong. If I ever hear you say anything like that again, I won't hesitate to make you pay dearly for every harmful word that has left your lips. And when I'm done, I'll make sure that your bodies are never found."

Harry's quiet, yet firm tone cut through the rage. "Gabby, that's enough."

Gabrielle turned towards Harry. The Host Club flinched back and moved closer together as they glimpsed the aura. Honey actually hid behind Mori's legs. Ranka was using Tamaki as a body shield. The twins gulped in unison.

Gabrielle went to say something but was cut off as Harry's arms wrapped around her. Gabrielle melted into the embrace. The aura disappeared and her transformation reverted immediately.

"Gabby, you shouldn't threaten people like that."

Gabrielle spoke petulantly. "It wasn't a threat, it was a promise."

Harry pressed a kiss to the girl's forehead. "Still, you can't go around doing that to everyone that comes to the wrong conclusions about my scars."

"But…"

Harry tapped Gabrielle lightly on the nose. "No buts. While I am happy that you feel that way, I think that our friends are a little leery about how fearsome you can be."

Gabrielle looked over at the Host Club. They all cowered slightly. "I'm sorry you had to see me like that."

Harry shook his head. "So what do you want for dinner?"

Gabrielle's tone turned hopeful. "Can I eat chocolate, strawberries, and whipped cream off your body?"

Harry reply was flat. "No."

Gabrielle pouted. "Well then in that case, I'd like Yakiniku."

"Fair enough, let's get going. Have a good night everyone."

It wasn't until after the pair had left the stage that anyone spoke. Kyoya adjusted his glasses. "Well, we now know why Nekozawa-senpai is afraid of her."

Everyone nodded, including the Zuka Club.

Haruhi turned to the still quaking girls of the Zuka Club. Her tone was derisive. "In case you didn't get the gist of what Gabrielle said; Harry was kidnapped, tortured, and almost killed. That's where those scars come from. He apparently still has nightmares about it. Harry is a really great guy and nothing like what I've heard you say men are like. That girl is his fiancée. Gabrielle loves him deeply and is very protective of Harry. One of the scars you were mocking is from saving her life at the risk of his own."

Tamaki piped in, "While in several ways Harry is not a gentleman; he is a good man. I know I wouldn't be as strong as he was in that kind of situation. He is our friend and he does not deserve your scorn."

Slightly surprised at Tamaki's admission, Haruhi turned to the Host Club. "Let's get going guys."

The Host Club left Lobelia Girls Academy in a mild state of shock. Kaoru spoke first. "I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm really glad that we never said anything mean about Harry."

Mori spoke quietly. "The saying is true, Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned."

Tamaki nodded. "I'm really glad I stopped trying to push him into the Host Club. I wouldn't want her angry at me."

Haruhi spoke up, "But how could someone as nice and sweet as Gabrielle have a mean side like that? It doesn't make any sense."

Several of the Host Club nodded in agreement.

It was Ranka that supplied the answer. He just smiled at his daughter and his tone was serious. "It's easy Haruhi. When you're truly, deeply in love with someone, you put that person and their well-being before everything else. Gabrielle knows how much Harry's scars bother him. Probably more than we do. I watched her face. She saw Harry's reaction and was devastated at what those girls' words did to him. That turned into anger towards them as she wanted to defend the man that she loved. When you truly love someone you will walk through fire for them. That's all that was. You saw how quickly she calmed down when Harry held her and showed his appreciation for her actions."

The Host Club thought about that for several moments as they were headed to the cars.

Haruhi looked at her dad and her friends. "Thanks for worrying about me."

Honey chimed in, "You always look out for your friends."

The moment was ruined as Tamaki and Ranka got in another fight.

The Zuka Club was frozen in fear and remained that way for several minutes after the Host Club left. When they left the auditorium, the Zuka Club would be surprised at the large group of girls publicly burning their Benibara t-shirts and the disgusted looks that were sent their way.

Benio honestly wondered what was going on.

After dinner and once she had climbed into bed with Harry, Gabrielle made sure to pay close attention to Harry. The girl also did her best to show her Mate that she loved him regardless of any scarring. As she felt her Mate fall asleep, Gabrielle made sure to position his hands where she would enjoy it the most. Hopefully they would stay there as he slept. As she felt Harry pull her into his chest as he slept, Gabrielle sighed happily and closed her eyes. Two weeks of this bliss lay ahead of her and she was intent on using every second to her advantage.