Harry was reluctant to leave, only as he had made such good friends with Draco, and other friends were in the UK as well. Harry knew though he needed to do this, and more then that, he wanted to. He had wanted anonymity for so long, to just be another student, and in France he could have that finally. His dad had been making such an effort, and the way Severus was willing to give it all up for him, made Harry see that more. Severus was not the only one hoping the move would help, that they may become closer, and Remus was right there with them on that. Harry didn't even really mind leaving quidditch, this move for him was so much better.

Harry was allowed to tell the twins, and a few days before they were to leave for France, Harry found a small going away party, with the old team. They were all surprised, but they more then understood, and Oliver and Katie reminded him they played games in France sometimes.

Friday though as Harry was about to say goodbye to the school and was in Gryffindor to see Neville, Minerva came in. "Mr. Potter, you are to come with me."

Harry was confused but he nodded. "Of course Professor."

He was worried he was being taken to Albus' office, not sure what the man could do or try to pull, but the man had never been one to back down. They had been as careful as they could, including using Kreacher and Dobby who were both loyal to a fault, to help Severus' elf, pack and move them. Albus would know soon enough that they were leaving, but they knew he would try something, and the less head aches they had to deal with, the better.

Harry was brought to the staff room instead, and found his dad and Remus, as well as Filius, and oddly the Malfoys as well. A few other staff members were hanging back, like Poppy, and Harry had a bad feeling. His dad shot him a look, reminding him Albus could try, but there was nothing he could do.

Albus looked at Harry. "I have been informed you are dropping out of school."

Harry shook his head. "No sir. I have been offered a place at Beauxbautons. I am told I start class Monday morning."

The man stared at him, he had been informed by Lucius that Harry had applied to the ministry to leave the school, which was needed. He could have left the school, as the twins had, but for him to continue else where, he needed permission to formally leave. Of course between who he was, Lucius having Cornelius in his lap, and Cornelius' own love of sticking it to the old coot, it really had been no problem, to get permission, at all.

Albus recovered from his shock, but he could not let this happen, he needed Harry here. He didn't care if Harry was an adult, he was still pliable enough, and he needed Harry's two seats and sway he had on the Wizengamot. He had worked too hard, this could not simply slip away.

Albus tried again. "I know you had a small spat with your friends but there are others like Neville. And I believe you and Draco have become close."

Harry knew the man was desperate if he pulled the Draco card. "I am sure I will make new friends. I know Gabrielle already."

Fleur's sister was only a fourth year, but she remembered him well he was told, and Harry could deal with the rest when he got there. He didn't think considering what he found out about his so called best friends here, he could do much worse, though he would miss Neville and Luna. Luna had some how known he was going, though they had not told anyone, and he had a gift from her in pocket. She told him that she and her dad were often in France, and though Harry only had a year left, his dad was taking a job down there and Harry assumed he would likely remain after school was done.

Draco shocked the room when he handed his badge off. "He won't be missing me. I have always wanted to study abroad, and my parents have agreed with me"

Albus could not believe this."You are head boy, and you are both captains of quidditch. I don't think either of you have really considered this."

Harry remembered Draco saying years ago that his dad had thought to send him to Durmstang, but it had been a cover, the school was known for the dark arts. He knew Draco was coming for Harry and Harry alone, though Albus would likely make his life a living hell, if he remained. The boys were to share a room, the school was divided by year and not house, and would be right down the hall from Harry's dad. There would be a room for Harry with his dad, if he chose to use it.

Filius cut through, and came over with a gift for Harry, as he had known. "You have always been a secret favourite like your mother. I wish you so much."

Harry found himself hugging the professor, who beyond Remus, was always his favourite. "Thank you sir. I will miss you a lot."

With the outrage of Lucius offering to cover DADA until a new teacher could be found, followed them out, the group left. Harry was engulfed by Hagrid in one last hug, and Harry cast one last look back at the school, but reminded himself this place was no longer his home. He had a home and a family, without being here, now.

Draco shrugged when Harry asked him later. "You know the school is full of beautiful girls, besides, I am a bit bored here."

Harry knew it was not the truth and hugged him. "Thanks Draco."

The Malfoys had thought it was a good idea, for both boys, especially for they worried their son would be a target. Draco had also lived with a reputation, and in France both of them stood a chance to be happy, and for Draco it would only be one year. Quidditch wise, the game was more a hobby then a passion, for Draco.

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Beauxbautons was in the French Alps and looked like a much larger version of Versailles, and they were told it was. The architect who did it for muggles, was a wizard, and had designed this first. Harry and Draco were given rooms on the third floor on the East wing, and sure enough the men were a dozen doors down the hall, and there was a room there for Harry as well. It was decided Harry would have a dorm, for it was safe here, and Harry really wanted to be a normal student.

Far from the tower with stone walls and floors, their room here had plastered walls and wood floors, and their trunks were at the foot of sleigh beds. They even had their own ensuite bathroom as well, a more comfortable set up then a prefect room even. Draco assured Harry he would not miss the head's dorm too much.

Harry was surprised when he saw a familiar blond in their door."Gabrielle."

Gabrielle came in with a smile, kissing both their cheeks. "It's been too long. I was so excited when I found out you were transferring down here."

Though she was only a first year at the time, Gabrielle had come for the tournament, for Madam Maxime was sure Fleur would be champion. Gabrielle remembered him so well from the fact he saved her, even though her life was not in danger. The family always reminded him it was intent, why they were happy to help now.

Gabrielle motioned them to follow. "Madam Maxime asked me to give you a tour. I am younger, but she though you could use a familiar face."

Draco nudged Harry and whispered. "See what I meant about pretty girls."

Harry reminded him both that Harry was gay, so he didn't really look, and two Gabrielle was much younger then they were. Harry also felt like she was family in a way, well extended, for her sister was married to Bill who Harry considered to be like family. Draco shrugged, and really Harry knew he was simply lightening the mood up a bit, he and Pansy had only broken up that summer, though they never really dated. Gabrielle was oblivious to it all, or acted that way.

Harry was amazed as they were on tour, it was like a gallery or museum."It will be a bit odd with no moving staircases or ghosts."

Gabrielle laughed. "I never did understand how you ever found your way around to classes. I would have got lost."

As they headed for the hall, a huge banqueting hall with vaulting ceilings and an informal set up of round tables all over, but for the teacher table, Harry relaxed. There was something nice about how vastly different this all was. He knew he would settle in soon, though glad Draco had come with them.

Gabrielle took them over to a table of some seniors she knew. "Hey these are the two Brits starting tomorrow, Harry and Draco."

A blond guy summoned an extra chair for there was only one empty. "Pull up a seat. I'm Andre by the way."

Seeing they were seated with some their own age, and assured they would find their way back, Gabrielle took off to her own friends. Severus and Remus had joined the staff up on the raised dais, and he could see they were happy the boys were at ease. They were all silently hoping they could finally have some peace here.

Author note:I know I aged Gabrielle a few years, but I thought it worked better for my story