At Shell Cottage
Fleur Delacour Weasley tapped the note from Hermione against her cheek as she contemplated her friend's current situation. The picture of Hermione and Viktor from the Yule Ball caught her attention. Hermione had looked so lovely and so very happy.
"Bien sur, zhe is trapped in that awful job at the Ministry and zhe dates that repulsive brother-in-law of mine. At least zhe shows good sense in accepting the invitation from Viktor to be his date at his sister's wedding. He is much more suitable as a potential husband than Ronald. I will simply have to arrange something."
Her reverie was interrupted when Bill said, "Fleur, I have to go to the Burrow. Ron tried to attack Hermione tonight and Charlie needs some help getting him sussed out. Hermione Stupefied Ron before he could do more than scare her. I wish she would find a husband. Preferably, someone who would intimidate the hell out of Ron. I'll be back in a bit."
Fleur looked at her packed suitcase and added a few things. Then she sent owls to her co-conspirators.
To Ginny Malfoy the note was gleeful.
Ginevra,
I think this time she will walk away from Ronald for good. Do you know where Viktor will be playing exhibition games this week? If it is anywhere near Paris, we must get them together. See you in the morning, cheri.
Fleur
To Luna Potter the note was more detailed.
Luna, cheri, are you sure you feel up to this conference? Hermione is finally going to bin Ronald, I hope. Tell Harry we will keep you out of trouble. We are going to get Hermione and Viktor together one way or another. You are not to worry, I am bringing my mediwitch kit in case you decide to have that child while we are gone.
Fleur
Fleur was sitting at the desk in the study when Bill returned. She was sketching a wedding dress for Hermione, Bill saw. He also saw the man Fleur had sketched in as the prospective groom.
"So that's what you three have been up to recently. You really think she and Krum are a match?"he asked, kissing her cheek.
"But, of course, I saw how smitten he vas at the Triwizard Tournament. He is still smitten. Every time ve see him, the first words from his mouth are about her. He loves her, and I think zhe cares more for him than zhe will admit. Ve are only going to give them the tiniest little nudge in the right direction, I promise." She smiled her special smile at him, and he forgot everything except her.