A/N : Here's another surprise I'm sure. I wonder how this fits into the story...read and find out :P.

side note...this chapter altho written in English...unless stated other wise...the spoken words and thoughts are in French.

"speech"

Thoughts

Being Veela, age has been kind to me, but even though it has been kind does not mean it's been nice. The Veela nation a once proud and honorable nation is now slowly falling apart, threw war, stupid laws and hunts for our kind. Those who hunt us want us for one purpose and one purpose alone, to enslave us to their will, to be their sex-slaves. It's painful to think about the past when the present and future look so grim for our kind, what have we become? A mere shadow of our former glory. It's pathetic and sad to see how far we have fallen.

My musings where interrupted by my guest, my granddaughters Gabrielle and Fleur. They are staying with me until their parents come back from the important trip they are taking with the french Minister of Magic. It's so lovely to see them even though I'm pained by the state our once lovely nation is now in.

"Grandmother are you alright? You do not seem yourself tonight", asked Fleur her voice filled with worry and concern.

"I'm fine Fleur, no need to worry. I just have a lot on my mind at the moment", I can see she does not completely believe me, but doesn't want to argue with me.

"How was your year my darling? Anything interesting happen? Did you meet anyone?", Fleur looks briefly distracted by the change of questioning but quickly hides the fact.

"The year as been interesting but nothing has really happened so far, I haven't met anyone yet. I've been looking into working for Gringots. How about you grandmother?", Fleur ever wittingly placed me in an interesting position, she was asking for information without asking for anything in particular; I need to be careful with what I say.

"Gringots you say? What an interesting place to work. I've been fine my darling Fleur, how about you Gabrielle? How have you been? What are you up to? How are both of your parents?", I can see she's annoyed at my avoidance but it it best for now.

"I'm fine Grand Mama, I've been having a wonderful time back at home, mother has been teaching me many wonderful things.", Gabrielle said positively bouncing with energy.

"That is wonderful to hear Gabrielle. I'm glad your doing so well.", Gabrielle smiled so wide I was sure that her smile was threatening to split her face, it was such a lovely smile to behold.

I reached forward and grabbed both of my granddaughters and held them close to me, hugging them firmly; but still being gentle. This is what I wanted in life, a family I could call my own. Seeing my granddaughters lovely faces and brilliant smiles brings my old heart incredible joy. I was saddened by the fact I couldn't tell them everything I wanted to tell them. There was so much I wanted to share with them, but alas I can not because of secrecy is of the utmost importance at this time.

"Gabrielle, Fleur would you please go off and play now? I have important guests arriving soon and we have to discuss something very important.", I'm sure my lovely girls could clearly see the sadness in my eyes when I asked them this even though I wanted nothing more then to keep them there with me.

"Yes Grand Mama", they both replied in unison, they looked almost as sad as I was to leave me.

~*Several minuets later*~

My guests started to arrive, first was my dear friend Agathe. When she showed up I gave Agathe a warm welcoming hug and told her to make herself at home. Others came as well, several I did not know by name, only by reputation. I greeted each of them in turn just as I had Agathe. The last of my guests to arrive was the head matron herself, Queen Angèle of the Vela. Angèle was the most graceful of all the Vela I have ever met, she radiated poise and power, calm and collected she appeared invincible. The purpose of this gathering was more grave then I'd have liked for it to have of had been, but it was now or never.

"My fellow Vela, my sisters, I hope you are all fairing well?", the Queen started with ease.

"Yes my Queen, we are fairing well, but I am afraid we have grave matters at hand, by name what we shall do in this upcoming war. Which side shall we take and to whom shall we offer aid?", I spoke wanting to get to the matter at hand and not beat around the bush.

"I concur with Antoinette, we must decide who's side we shall take, before it is too late Matron"
, said Agathe respectfully.

"I agree with them as well my Queen, may I present what information I have on the different sides of the war as of this moment my Queen?", said one of the women I do not know.

"Yes Daphné, you may present your information.", said the Queen Identifying the previously unknown woman as Daphné.

"From what my sources tell me there are currently three known and verified sides to this war, The Ministry of Magic; The Dark Lord, also known as Lord Voldemort; and the side of Albus Dumbledore and his Order of the Phoenix. At this time it is assumed, but not verified that Harry Potter is on Dumbledore's side. My sources also mention that the child in question, Harry Potter has gone missing from Dumbledore's watchful care.", Daphné explained for us all to hear.

"Matron if I may?", said another unknown woman.

"You have something further to add to the matter at hand Eleanore?", the Queen said identifying her; to this she nodded.

"My contact in the Vampire Nation tells me that the Vampires have captured Harry Potter, to offer him a chance, as well as training so that he might form his own side. A side that treats Vampires as equals. I propose we go to the Vampires and ask to join in and in thus helping mold the boy as we wish, so that he may become the Champion of all oppressed races.", Eleanore's speech clearly moved most of the women present.

"I agree with her my Queen." I said making my opinion on the matter at hand known.

"I also agree with her my Queen, I propose we bring this matter to a vote my Queen." said Agathe respectfully as ever.

"All those in favor please speak now.", said the Queen to which almost all the Vela present agreed at once.

"Then it is settled. We shall go to the Vampires and see if they are willing to cooperate with us. Now the bigger issue at hand, what kind of support do we offer him, The-Boy-Who-Lived, Harry Potter?" said the Queen looking for suggestions for us her council.

"My Queen I propose we teach young Harry everything there is to know about politics, our culture, and anything else he might need to know to survive, as well as maybe some form of bonding him to our society.", Fleur spoke revealing herself for the first time since the meeting started.

"And who might you be child? Who are you to assume your opinion matters here?", said Eleanore.

"She is my granddaughter Eleanore. Fleur what are you doing here? I thought I told you to go away while I was in this meeting my dear?", I said wondering how she evaded the detection spells I'd placed around the room when her and her sister left.

"How and why is not important at the moment my sisters. What is important is her suggestions hold merit and should be considered. Young one, as punishment you shall be Mister Potter's teacher if we decide on this course of action. You shall teach him our ways.", the Queen said kindly.

"I accept my punishment my Queen.", said Fleur with a slight smile on her face.

"All in favor?", the Queen asked the gathered Vela; all of the Vela present agreed it was the best course of action.

"Agreed then, we shall fill in all the gaps the Vampires leave behind, including our own culture and politics. Eleanore contact the Vampires see if they shall agree to us being apart of this arrangement"

"Yes Matron, it shall be done at once, by your leave Matron?", said Eleanore.

"You may go Eleanore, my sisters this is the end of this meeting. Till next time, may you all be in good health.", spoke the Queen gracefully and regally.

"May you live long and Prosperously my Queen", we all said at once.

Slowly with the Queen leaving first, all the women present filed out in an orderly and calm fashion each heading their own way. The only ones left were me and Fleur.

A/N : well, what do ya'll think? Please read and review. Do ya'll think Antoinette should give Fleur more punishment as well because she was eavesdropping?