Author's Note: As always, thanks to all who have been reading, whether you review or follow or favourite or not, I still like to see that people are reading:) I particularly enjoyed writing this chapter as I've always loved chateaux, particularly in the Renaissance style!

Chapter III - From Britain to Bordeaux

The following morning, Harry made his way down to the kitchen. Only Bill, George, Ron and Hermione were up. Hermione was discussing something quietly with Ron. Harry made to sit next to the latter.

"Morning Harry"

Harry gave Ron a look that displayed clearly he wanted to know what he and Hermione were talking about.
"We're going to get Hermione's parents and lift the memory charm" Ron explained, recognising the look. Harry was taken by surprise, he had forgotten about all that, it seemed a life time ago that Hermione had told him what she had done.

"Oh yeah...When do you plan on going?"

This time, Bill spoke.

"Today, if mum lets us. We'll go by apparition, and stop in France so Fleur can see her parents again, they've been worried about her, what with you kn-, Voldemort and all and then Charlie wanted to 'feed his dragons' or something," Bill rolled his eyes as he said this "So he'll come as far as France too."


Bordeaux was hot and bright under the midday sun. They had apparated just outside a large chateau with beautiful, and rather extensive grounds.

"Papa! Maman!" Fleur cried, running towards three figures that had appeared underneath the large archway over the entrance.

"Cherie!" Madame Delacour embraced her daughter. Monsieur and Mademoiselle Delacour approached and did the same.

The entire party- that is Bill, Fleur, Harry, Ron, George, Hermione and Ginny (Charlie had already left for Romania) - were then brought inside the chateau where there was a large, sunny court yard. The castle was built in Renaissance style and was very beautiful, this was noted by the girls in particular. From here, they ascended a large flight of steps onto the battlements, or what were once battlements, admired the view, and entered through a door in one of the many turreted towers. They were led along a gallery over a lake, that was shimmering in the sunshine, to a room with a view over the magnificent rose gardens. Here, an extravagant lunch had been laid for them.

As Harry sat down comfortably in one of the mahogany chairs, Gabrielle took the seat next to him. Ginny promptly sat on his other side, regardless of the fact she would now have to sit next to Fleur.

After a more than sufficient lunch, the group made to move on, hoping to get to Australia before late afternoon, but they were persuaded by the Delacours to stay a little longer. Fleur wished to show them the gardens and strode ahead arm in arm with Bill, leaving the others to tag along behind. George watched sadly as the three happy couples -Ginny and Harry, Bill and Fleur and Hermione and Ron- walked ahead of him.