The next morning Harry woke up smiling, last time he slept like a baby lost in dreams of certain someone. Getting out of his bed and after getting ready he made his way to the kitchen where he saw Hermione was already working on some beacon. He greeted "Good Morning, 'Mione" as he cracked eggs and beating them while humming a tune.

Seeing this Hermione in an amused tone returned greeting "Good morning Harry! it looks like someone had a good sleep". Harry nodded grinning "The best sleep of my life" seeing him like this Hermione just smiled as it was rare for her best friend to be in a good mood which was in stark contrast to his constant somber or brooding mood.

As everyone woke one by one and sitting at the table waiting for both of them to finish. Ron was the last one as usual but he was not groggy as his usual self rather he was excited for the match today he mused with a grin on his face "I can't wait to watch Krum play and kick Irish arse!"

That earned him to be swatted on the back of the head by Hermione, causing everyone to chuckle.

Fred started

"Well Ronnekins we hate to disappoint you"

George "but Irish is going to win"

Ron Smirked in a challenging tone "you just wait and see Krum will catch the snitch"

George snorted "I didn't say that he won't" Fred "In fact, we hope he does" Ron gave him a confused look.

Fred "I think we should tell them, what you say, George"

George "I think we should, Fred" irritated from this cryptic talk between his brothers Ron asked, "Tell us what?"

George "well brother of ours, we have a bet you see"

Fred "we think Irish will win"

George continued "but Krum will catch the snitch"

Fred "anyone wants in?"

Charlie shrugged agreeing "I am game I think Irish seeker will catch the snitch" Ron interjected shaking his head saying "Krum will catch the snitch and Bulgaria will win"

Twins turned to their Raven haired cook who just sat after serving everyone shaking his head as an answer "Nope I don't know League well enough to bet on it"

Bill chimed in "put me in with Charlie, and match is not the only excitement for me today" Charlie cocked his head asking "What do you mean?" Bill smiled saying "I saw a silver-haired girl around I am going to try finding her for a date"

As the last word left his mouth he felt the air in the tent became dense it was getting harder to breathe. Magic was cackling in the air like lighting and everyone felt the sparks touch their skins, it was not lethal more like a hair-raising current to travel their entire body. Everyone looked around to see what was causing this sudden change in the atmosphere. They finally found it looking at Harry who was seating on the right end head chair, he was the source and reason for the change.

All looked at him in a mixture of awe and horror seeing who he was calmly eating his breakfast as nothing happened. His eyes were looked at Bill with a glint of danger. It was like he was challenging him to continue that line of thought. Under his stare eldest Weasley brother gulped.

Everyone on the table looked between confused and scared, all except Hermione. She knew what it was, she has seen it before whenever Malfoy threatened or insulted her Harry's magic would try and intimidate him but it was just that intimidation. But today, however, it was pure unadulterated and undivided rage.

She knew something must be done to distract him, thinking quickly she mocked Bill saying "Good luck with that maybe she is already in love with someone, maybe she loves Harry" It worked as the dense air got lighter and crackling magic faded as Harry became scarlet red as he finished his breakfast before making his way to the bathroom for a shower.

Everyone else too was done with breakfast too so they shifted to the living room in silence. Charlie broke it asking in genuine curiosity "What in Merlin's name was that?"

Hermione answered his question sighing "In a word Harry's Protection" this only added to everyone's confusion and so she explained it further "Whenever someone Harry cares about and when I say cares about I mean really care about is threatened to be harmed or taken away from him his magic sends warning to those threatening them. I have seen it happen whenever Malfoy insults me"

Fred was even more confused now as he stating "But no one was threatened when we were having breakfast Hermione" She replied shaking her head "Actually there was" as she turned to eye Bill critically. He in return looked at her questioningly prompting her to explain her look and so she did "Well I don't know who she is but I am warning you, stay away from her and don't even go near her with intentions to woo her"

Bill's confusion was at an all-time higH but then realization hit him as he stood up growling "So it's all about that silver-haired whore?" angrily. Hermione snapped at him "You idiot what you just said about her is enough for him to break you like a twig knowingly!" she stressed the last word "What we just experienced was him protecting her without even knowing it!"

This revelation caused Bill to lose all color as he asked stuttering "Y-You mean he j-just did i-it without e-even knowing it?" Sighing Hermione nodded calming down "Yes and this was not his normal warning, It was pure rage! So whoever it is leave her alone cause if his magic does this to you whom he considers family, Merlin helps those who try to harm her. Cause me he loves as sister and that scares the shit out of Malfoy but her he loves her and I mean truly earnestly loves her"

At this Fred gave a mischievous smirk saying "Well it appears our Harrikins like's a bird as of now George"

George "Well it seems so Fred. How long you wonder until they are together?"

Fred I thinks Christmas knowing how shy he is George" Hermione chuckled adding "Knowing him that's pretty accurate timeline" That's when Twins decided to run a secret pool when they return to Hogwarts

It was soon afternoon the match began at 5 but everyone was ready so they were out of the tents by 4. They were heading towards the stadium just before that there were stalls selling candies, food, and all kind of goodies. One stall caught Harry's attention as it sold something that looked like Muggle Binoculars. Going to the stall he asked the vendor "Excuse me sir what are these?" pointing to what he called assume were magical binoculars. Smiling vendor answered "These are Lad are Omniculars, these help you in seeing the game better. You can see it play by play and even slow it down"

Once again impressed by what magic can do he asked "how much for 1 sir?" The vendor replied "That will be 10 galleons for each lad" Harry then bought 4 and some candy. He gave one each to Ron and Hermione who promised to give money back later.

Reaching the top box only to see that it was filled with other ministry employees, VIPs, and other Dignitaries. As they were trying to find their seats a voice of man rang loudly "Harry my boy!" as a pudgy man made his way towards the group, its Minister Fudge. Harry recognized from Daily Prophet and was not eager to meet the Minister but he couldn't escape the situation as he was spotted Minister Gesturing him to follow saying "Come my boy there are some people who are eager to meet you"

He was led to a section of the top box which was reserved for V. of ministry were. Minister informed him "Harry my boy I would like you to meet Bulgarian Minister of magic, Ivan Dragovich" gesturing to a man who was heavy build about 6'2" and was wearing a fur coat.

The man in question offered his hand to Harry who took it greeting "It's nice to meet you sir" Foreign minister gave him a nod before taking his seating back in his seat. Fudge then guided him a little further only to introduce him to another man "This is Alain Delacour, French Minister of Magic" as he completed he was called by someone so he left.

Leaving Harry alone with Fleur's father. He was suddenly very aware of his clothes and the state of his hair. In the past three years he became comfortable to a degree about the large crowd and interacting with His mouth went dry for a moment he thought 'why am I so nervous? it's not like I am meeting the father of my girlfriend' as he remembered what Charlie said about meeting the parents of his girlfriend.

He was broken out of his thought when Alain offered his hand and he quickly took it and shook it saying "I-Its nice to meet you sir" Alain eyed him critically before replying "It's nice to meet you too , I would like you to meet my family if you would follow me" he said gesturing him to follow him and guiding Harry to the back of the room were 3 silver hair women were seating. He recognized Fleur and Gabrielle, the latter almost jumped seeing him and whispered something in the ear of the lady who he assumed was their mother

Coming close to women Alain smiled saying "Mr. Potter this is my wife Apolline and these two you already know don't you?" raising an eyebrow once again eying the emerald-eyed teen. Harry nodded and Alain chuckled seeing the boy was scared of him he said "Well then I leave you all of you to get acquainted I must go in front of others" smiling he left them.

Now standing in front of Fleur's mother Apolline was a nervous Harry. Noticing his nervousness she greeted him saying "Bonjour Mr. Potter" smiling she offered her hand to him. Harry acting on autopilot took and shook it returning the greeting saying "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mam"

Expressions of the older but gorgeous looking women told him he did something wrong but he didn't know what was causing him to fidget a little. Seeing that he was nervous under her mother's scrutiny Fleur chuckled coming to his rescue she beaconed at him "Come to Harry I saved you a seat"

Relief washed over him as he quickly made his way beside her and took a seat musing "So you did come first ha?" Fleur smirked saying "Oui, perks of being Minister's Daughter" making both of them laugh. Fleur asked him with a mischievous gleam in her eyes " 'Arry why were you so nervous when you met Maman and Papa?" Harry sighed before replying "I don't know maybe because they are parents"

A devious grin took place on her lips as she asked in a suggestive tone "And why is zat 'Arry its not like I am your girlfriend, am I?" Her comment had desired effect as it turned him red. Harry still flushed bright red, in his bid to change the topic took out Omniculars giving it to her "Here these will help us watch the game better" Fleur not wanting to stop teasing him asked once again in a mock tone of warning " 'Arry if you want me to go out with you then you need to give me better present zan zis"

Once again she was successful as once again turning Harry red and sputtering. That's when he felt a tug on his arm sleeve. He turned only to look at a pouting mini version of Fleur, Gabrielle. He quickly took out candies he bought and gave them to her making little Veela squeal and hug him

As Harry was released by Gabrielle from hug he turned to look at the stadium only to see some women with the same silver hair as women he was sitting with come on the ground and starting to dance. He saw Fleur and her mother flinch seeing this also noticing that all men were acting stupid, drooling somewhere trying to jump over the metal railing, and among those was his best friend Ron who was stopped by Hermione from doing so. Aside from him, the only others who were normal were the Minister of Bulgaria, Alain, and Mr. Weasley. Turning to Fleur he asked "Are they…" she simply nodded cutting him off Explaining "Effects of Allure are magnified with dance and music", at this Harry could only nod in understanding

Soon Women took their leave, Minister Fudge went in front was casting 'Sonorus' on his throat announcing "GOOD EVENING TO EVERYONE, WELCOME TO FINAL OF 422TH QUIDDITCH WORLD CUP NOW LET THE GAME BEGIN" shooting a spell that created a loud banging noise marking the start of the game. It was even in the first few minutes as both teams scored equally but soon Irish chasers broke the Bulgarian defenses getting a good lead. The point difference was not that large but still, the main struggle was to get possession of quaffle or to catch the snitch. the game lasted almost 4 hours as it ended at 9 when Krum finally caught the snitch but was not happy seeing he and his team still lost to Irish. The final score was 320- 270.

The game ended and now it was time to head back to their tents. Standing up both from his chair Harry saying in a sad tone with a fak smile on his face "It was nice meeting you Fleur I hope we meet again someday in the future" in his mind he as screaming 'Please Don't leave'

She mirrored his sad smile saying "I 'ope zat to 'Arry but till zen you can write me" passing him a small piece of parchment adding "Zat is my address of the home in France, I will wait for you letter Bye 'Arry" she gave a chaste kiss on the cheek left. Flushed and sad about leaving she turned back one last time waving at him and using it as an excuse to look at him for the last time until they meet again or maybe last time ever thinking 'I wish I could spend some time with you Harry, I wish I could explore this little bud of feeling that has grown a little since after meeting you yesterday. I wish' before leaving.

Harry's hand went to the spot where Fleur kissed before he removed it seeing her turn back and wave at him, a gestured he returned thinking 'This is the last time I will see you and I hate that fact. I wish I could spend time with you Fleur' With a Sigh of sadness know that his wish would never come true he turned only to see his group most of the Weasley's were giving knowing looks except for Ron and Bill who gave jealous ones, while Hermione gave him a reassuring smile seeing his sad expressions.

They all returned to the tent where Ron finally noticed that his t-shirt now said 'I am Mrs. Krum' which was courtesy of Twins. All of them went to bed tired only he slept with a feeling of melancholy and restlessness wishing he could meet Fleur again and that too for a long time.