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Chapter 8

"Fleur! What happened to your clothes, the ones I gave you?" I asked. Something wasn't adding up.

She smiled at me innocently. "Right here." She said picking them up on the floor on my side.

"What are they doing there?" I asked confused.

"You see, Hermione! She is dangerous!" Ginny said, pointing. "It is lucky I came up here before she ate you!" Fleur eyes narrowed again.

"Hold on! Something's not right." I said holding up my hands.

Ginny nodded, "You damn right something's not right! Fleur forced herself on you!" I scoffed again. I knew Fleur would never do something like that. I trusted her with my life.

I heard Fleur gasped. This finally got her attention. She threw the covers off her and strode to Ginny. I held my breath. I wasn't sure what the Veela was planning. I knew Veelas had extraordinary strength. She could snap Ginny like a twig with little effort. I inched closer to them, getting ready to step in between them.

"Listen here, Ginny. One of these days your assumptions will get you into grave danger. I can understand you being protective of Hermione. You need not worry. No harm will come to Hermione. I will see to it." She said looking at me. "I will protect her from everything and everyone. I would rather die than harm her." Fleur raised her hand and gently stroked my cheek with her warm hand. The sun hit her blond hair just right, making her glow. She looked so angelic. I couldn't help but melt.

Of course, Ginny had to ruin it by snorting and said, "You expect me to believe that? It is part of your nature to lure her to you."

"I do not care what you believe." Fleur growled.

Ginny smirked, "It doesn't matter what you say, I will never believe you. You better watch out Veela. I'm watching you. All you have to do is slip up once, and I will report you; just like I will for this." Ginny said, gesturing to the room. "Veelas are not allowed to leave the lake, much less be in the room of a student."

"Ginny, I told her she could stay!" I said, snapping out of it.

Ginny sighed, "Because you are under her thrall!"

"I assure you, that was her decision." Fleur said.

"Oh, I'm sure." Ginny said sarcastically.

"You do not have any proof." Fleur said.

"I don't need proof! Look at me, I'm arguing with a Veela!" Ginny said. The redhead turned to me, "Hermione, I will have no choice but to report her."

"Ginny, you can't! Besides, not only will she get into trouble, but me as well. I will be expelled!" I said.

Ginny looked torn but finally sighed in defeat, "Fine! But just this once! Fait warning! Never again, or I will report it."

I had no choice but to nod.

Ginny turned her gaze to me and put her hand on my shoulder, "Listen Hermione. I'm not doing this to be mean. I'm just trying to protect you."

"And I appreciate that but I don't need protection." I said.

"Not yet anyway." Fleur said seductively.

I knew she meant that as a sexual joke. "Fleur, you're not helping." I turned back to Ginny who was giving Fleur the death glare. "Ginny, I'm older than you. I know what I'm doing."

Ginny crossed her arms, "Veelas can render even the most sensible and logical human. They're deadly."

"Ginny, please just trust me. How would you feel if someone told you to stop seeing your girlfriend?" I asked.

Weasley had a look of surprise and anger. "That is entirely different!"

I shook my head, "Not by much."

Weasley held her hands up in defeat, "Fine, do whatever you want. I don't care anymore. I'm tired of this." She walked out slamming the door behind her.

I couldn't help but feel bad. I knew in time she would come around.

I turned to Fleur, "So?" I wanted an explanation.

"So, what?" She said

"The clothes?" I asked

Fleur gave me a huge grin, "I took them off right before Ginny came in."

I looked at her incredulously, "Why did you do that?"

"I wanted her to know you were taken." She said.

My eyes widened, "What?"

"I saw the look she gave you. I wanted her to know you were off limits." She said

I had a flashback of what I read about Veelas. It had said that they were highly possessive and jealous. They could be perceived as a threat if they feel they are in danger of their mate being stolen. Now it made sense. "You wanted her to think we slept together because you are jealous?"

"I'm not jealous!" She shouted.

I fought a smile. Her tone of voice and body language said otherwise. "There are other ways of handling that kind of situation, you know. Besides, Ginny already has a girlfriend."

The Veela nodded and folded her arms, "Yes, but she will realize what she's missing out on and try to take you from me. I will not allow that to happen."

Ouch, that was a bit harsh on Ginny's girlfriend. "Look, you have nothing to worry about. When it comes to relationships, I don't believe in…straying. Ginny is a good friend of mine and feelings like that will never develop."

Fleur seemed to soften and relax a little but I could tell she was still on guard.

"I have to go and get ready. Harry's last challenge is today and I want to make sure he is prepared." I said. I turned to Fleur, "By the way, I wanted to ask you something."

Fleur cocked an eyebrow, "Oh?" She smiled.

I cleared my throat, "Yeah. Um, it's about the third task."

The Veela's face fell and I instantly felt bad. What did she think I was going to ask?

"Go on." She said.

I moved to her, "Well…"

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Even though this story is not done yet, I want to point out something. This will not go further telling about the Hogwarts years. Meaning, that there won't be Order of the Phoenix and so on. But, I will write more (differently). This story will continue on in a sequel. I hope that makes sense.