WELCOME TO THE NEW CHAPTER OF GRIFFIN'S PROPHECY!

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-WAND WEIGHING-

Today is the Wand weighing ceremony which is supposed to start at noon.

Sitting near the black lake waiting for time to go by that's when Harry smelled a scent that he loved and ingrained in his mind, Fresh Sea and Jasmine. Smiling he greeted "Bonjour Fleur" as he turned to see a surprised Fleur

" 'Ow did you know it was moi?" she asked folding her arms to the chest

With a smile and a cheeky grin he answered "Magic!"

Fleur chuckled sitting beside him. Since their date, they were only on curt greeting terms and whenever they were together time was filled with silence. This was irritating her for many days and she had enough of that, turning she asked in an annoyed tone" 'Arry are you not going to talk to me?"

Lost in his mind Harry snapped back to reality as he replied "Huh? Oh! Fleur I have been spacing out more often it will take a while cause when I told you all that I relived everything So…." he trailed off

Fleur gave an understanding nod as she cursed herself for being insensitive and not thinking what he was going through "I am sorry 'Arry, you know you can talk to me" taking his hand into her own and giving a reassuring squeeze.

Harry gave a small smile "I know, thanks Fleur" resisting an urge to flinch away from the touch. He got over all those urges since he came to Hogwarts but reliving memories brought them back with full force.

"Are you nervous about wand weighing and reporters thing? I know I am" he asked trying to change the topic as he didn't want to spoil her mood.

Fleur caught on but didn't press the subject seeing he didn't want to. With a smile, she shook her head saying "Well I am not nervous as being ze daughter of the minister of magic who is veela, I am used to reporters. I am worried about you, you 'ate attention and all this is nothing but drawing it on you. So 'ow are you doing?" concern was showing in her eyes as it did in her tone.

It made him warm inside as he sighed replying "I am okay and that is thanks to you in a long while for the first time I am okay" looking in the direction of the lake

Fleur knew he was not and he was keeping a front which was the first time he did it in front of her. She felt like someone stabbed her right in the heart. She knew he was suffering after the date with multiple things and he was bottling it all up inside.

Without saying a word she too looked at the lake only to be amused by the Giant squid flailing in the water as they both once again sat there in companionable silence for hours.

It was time to head for the Wand weighing ceremony standing up Harry offered his hand which Fleur took standing up. It became the norm for them to walk hand in hand anytime they were together but today it was different as he let her hand go once she was on her feet. Both still walked side by side with something changed in their equation after their date.

Entering the Great Hall they saw that the four house tables were replaced by chairs facing the staff table. At the staff table, the banners of all three schools were hovering in the air, Krum was standing there with Karkroff in front of Durmstrang banner, Madam Maxime was standing by Beauxbatons and so was Dumbledore by Hogwarts in the same manner.

Seeing them old headmaster beckoned them saying "Ah, Harry my boy it seems you have a knack to be at the right place just in time that too with Ms. Delacour, thank you for bringing her along!" every eye in the room turned towards them and flashes from the camera's blinded them while making them blush, Harry could swear he saw Dumbledore smirking.

Both of them made their way to the front of the Hall and stood by the respective head: master or mistress.

That's when Mr. Ollivander entered the hall in haste saying "Apologies everyone I had a peculiar customer her wand was pretty stubborn for her" continuing as greeted Headmaster "Its good to see you after a long time, Albus" shaking his hand.

Dumbledore smiled greeting his long-time friend and associate "It's good to see you too my friend. Now let's get the ceremony started shall we?"

Ollivander saying "To prove my ability as Wandmaker I will now inspect wand oof non-participant before starting the ceremony, Mr. Bagman may I?"

Ludo nodded giving the man his wand with a smile. Ollivander took it saying "Ah! I remember this one of my early creations, 10 inch Oak wood with unicorn hair core works best for charms and control of the flow of magic"

Ludo once again nodded saying "Correct Mr. Ollivander you said the same thing when I came to by all those years ago "

"Now we officially start the Wand Weighing ceremony" Ollivander announced before making his way to Viktor asking "May I Have your wand mister Krum?" with a nod Viktor handed his wand.

Examining it old wandmaker said it "Ah, 10 1/4 hornbeam wood, the core is heartstring of Hungarian Horntail, one of Gregorovitch's creations I assume?"

Viktor nodded with a smile saying "Da, one of his last"

Ollivander smiled saying "It's a good wand not very flexible but powerful nonetheless, it will serve you quite fine in upcoming trials of the tournament" he gave the wand a wave and red sparks flew out of the wand before he gave it back to Viktor.

He moved to Fleur next who handed him her wand. After examining it e said "Interesting, 9.5 in Rosewood and core of veela hair?" last part in surprise.

Fleur smiled saying "Oui, it is my grand mozzer's hair"

Ollivanders continued "It is my pleasure to see such a piece of art I have never seen the hair of veela as core, as my knowledge goes it can only be used by those who are close to the donor" he paused once again before continuing "Quite temperamental I must say yet it suits you none the less will serve you and perhaps wants you to listen to your heart" his statement made Fleur's eyes to go wide think that even her wand knew what was the right thing to do.

"Orchidus!" Ollivander cast before handing Fleur the flowers "It's more suitable for charms but it is inflexible" as he returned her wand she replied coming out of the stupor "Merci"

At last, he made his way to Harry who always thought the man was creepy, nice but creepy, Ollivander reaching him said "Ah, I remember your wand as it was yesterday. Can I see it, Mr. Potter?"

Taking the wand from teen wandmaker smiled examining it "11 inch Holly wood and Phoenix tail feather, still loyal to you" he brought the wand to his ears after a minute his eye widened as he muttered "Curious very Curious" before turning to green-eyed teen and continuing "It seems Mr. Potter though Loyal to you, your wand feels it's inadequate to handle you magical prowess also seems you wand feels you are incomplete for some reason but it will serve the purpose for now and when it is time you can come to me for reforging of the wand"

Harry was thrown for the loop hearing his wand didn't feel adequate for him and what does it mean he was incomplete. Ollivander gave the wand a wave conjuring golden sparks before he handed it back to Harry who was staring at it

Ollivanders turned to reporters announcing "The Wands of the Champions have been weighed and they are perfect to use in the Tournament" taking his leave from the stage.

Assuming it was over, all three champions were about to start moving but were halted by a woman with a heavy jawed face, elaborate and curiously rigid blond curls, heavily penciled eyebrows, jeweled spectacles, with long crimson nails came towards them saying "Hello Champions I am Rita skeeter form Daily Prophet, I would like to have interviews with each of you and a picture of all of you together" all of the gave reluctant nod before posing for pictures.

Rita came forward looking at them "Let's start with our youngest champion shall we" she went to grab Harry by the elbow but Fleur noticed it and pulled him in her direction before turning to Rita in anger saying "Excuse moi, Mlle. Skeeter, it is not appropriate to force someone to give an interview against zeir will"

Rita gave a smile to hide her annoyance saying "I am sorry Ms. Delacour but I assumed you all agreed to interview"

Fleur smirked "Non, we agreed for the picture to be taken, not an interview. I will have to take a leave wiz 'Arry as we need to train for ze tournament" taking Harry's hand and dragging him out of the Hall. Seeing her protectiveness Harry couldn't help but have a stupid grin plastered on his face while he was being dragged out of the castle.

As they reached their usual spot near the lake, Fleur was still muttering angrily in French which he didn't understand. She huffed turning to see him with the stupid grin on his face, it increased her anger as she asked seething "Why do you 'ave zat smile on your face?"

He answered "I was smiling cause you look too cute even when you are angry" which left French Veela who was red go redder, not by anger but by the blush as he continued "and you looked even cuter when you didn't want to share your candies"

With pout and her face crimson red she nodded saying sheepishly "Oui, I- I don't like to share my candies and I will not share them ever"

This made him laugh saying "You look cute with that pout of yours"

Fleur was now flushed from head to toe and didn't know what to do so she turned away to let some of her blush go away. What she didn't realize was her expression was one of annoyance and anger rolled into one directed towards a certain reporter. But Harry didn't know and all the memories of his life at Dursley's made him jump to conclusion that she was enraged and disgusted by her. In an instant, he turned from a 14-year-old teen to a 4-year-old child expecting to be beaten to the inch of his life. Adding to that was his fear of Fleur abandoning him. It was just too much for the teen

By the time Fleur turned back she saw the face of that horrified face of a child as if he was scared that she would lash out at him and start beating him. She cursed herself internally for not talking to him before turning.

She immediately went on damage control but it was done as the messy-haired teen was overwhelmed by his fear of her beating him and abandoning him. She watched in horror as he was fell to his knees before falling on the ground curling up on the ground in a fetal position whimpering and muttering an apology saying "I am sorry aunty, I am sorry uncle…"

Snapping out of her shocked trance she went to him kneeling near him saying "Non, Non, NON! 'Arry look at me it's not what you zink! It's…. I was just trying to calm down, 'Arry look at me, 'Arry, 'ARRY!" she was pleading but it was to no effect by this time harry was stuck in a loop of apologies and crying as he imagined the beatings.

Fleur wailed as she tried to break the barrier of Harry's shock, that's when she heard someone calling for him "Fleur?"

She turned to see it was Tonks standing at a distance of a few meters. Shooting up and running to her in tears she said "Tonks! Merci, you are 'ere! Tonks, Arry, 'e is not responding to me I..I…." She was sobbing uncontrollably but by that time Dora was running toward the curled-up teen.

She knelt to him saying her eyes teary seeing him this state "Harr- Bear, Hey Harr- Bear look at me please look at me, Harr- Bear" her pleas were falling to deaf ears. Her tears escaped seeing her Harry suffering but more than that she was afraid. She wanted to ask Fleur what happened but right now it was more important to take Harry to Poppy. So she levitated him and ran to the castle with Fleur on her heels.

Reaching the hospital wing, she placed Harry in one of many beds before she went to call Poppy and came running back with her. Poppy took her wand out and waved it to check every possible test. She turned to Dora saying "Go and call Sirius he is the only one who can help him"

Dora didn't question and ran out of the wing, Poppy turned to Fleur anger clear in her tone she said "Ms. Delacour this young man here" pointing to Harry "had accomplished so many feats that he could easily have any witch he wants! But in whole wide world he chose you and you did this to him" pointing her finger to a distraught veela "I have treated his injuries of the body but his soul is the scared and only thing that kept him going all these time was thought of you. He has been coming here every month for treatment of the curciatus curse and let me tell you Harry James Potter never gushed about anyone before you. So let me ask you What is it that stopping you from accepting him?"

Fleur looked shocked but before she could answer Sirius came running in with Bella and Dumbledore on his side

"What happened to him?" Sirius asked worriedly seeing Harry curled up in a ball.

Poppy sighed "It seems he is in mental shock of some kind only way to pull him is for him to respond to someone that's why you are here"

Sirius hearing this went to work saying "Pup! Get up, it's me Padfoot! You need to wake up that Son of Bitch, Malfoy took Fleur with him" Fleur's eyes widened as she saw Harry relax but magic rising in the air "also he has Dora with him too" this had desired effect as teen's eyes opened, emerald orbs glowing as he shot up sitting straight. Before he could do anything Sirius placed his hand on his shoulder bring calming draught to his lips which Poppy passed him. Making him drink it made the levels of magical energy in the air return to normal levels.

Dora took a breath of relief seeing Harry alright. Her eyes moved to the cause of his condition, so she took Fleur by her elbow dragging her to the nearest empty classroom without getting noticed. Getting inside locked the room and threw the privacy charm on the door before turning to back to Fleur asking in anger "What happened between you two?"

A sobbing Fleur explained how they went on date and how Harry told her some things about his life which she didn't tell her but told her that he asked her that if can love her.

Surprised by the question Dora asked "And what did you say?" glaring at French Veela standing in front of her.

Fleur looked at her "I -I -I didn't answer so 'e said 'e could wait for it"

Dora was livid as she yelled "WHAT! Why didn't you answer him in an instant? He can have anyone in this whole freaking world but he asked for your permission to love you! And what did you do you made him wait for an answer, ARE YOU AN IDIOT?"

Fleur was losing it too "I KNOW WHAT I DID BUT I AM AFRAID"

Dora asked in surprise taking cocking her head back "What in Merlin's name are you afraid of?"

Fleur answered sniffing "I am afraid of zat 'e will abandon me one day cause of me being a veela and 'earing peoples comment about it"

Dora snorted in disbelief Asking "That's it?"

Fleur looked at her in a mix of shock and anger saying "What do you mean 'zats it' if a Veela is abandoned by her mate she will die of heartbreak"

Dora couldn't believe what she was hearing she took a deep breath as every inch of her being was aching to hex the veela to oblivion. Calming herself down a bit Dora took a deep breath before saying "Let me get it straight, you are afraid of dying and that's why you don't want to accept him?!" receiving a nod she threw her hand in the air saying in exasperation "Do you even listen to what you are saying? Let me tell you some things about that boy sleeping in the hospital right now. First, he is the feakin Boy-who-lived! for Merlin's Sake! So don't give your excuse that he would abandon you cause of all the scrutiny is nothing but a pile of Hippogriff dung! Because he has been in public eyes since he was in his diapers. Second, you know very well that he almost died protecting you. Do you know that shockwave of magic that he sent to save you while being under cruciatus let remind you, traveled the world so far that it shook this very castle itself"

Fleur was left stunned and rooted where she stood. She knew what the wave was but to shake the castle was something unbelievable. Dora continued "For a second let's keep everything I said aside, Only one thing matters he loves you! Damn it! He has no demands or illusion or lust in him more than that is necessary for his age and he still asked for your permission to love you! If you can't see that he loves you more than his own life then I don't think you can ever love anyone" her statement struck the issue to its heart making it clear to Fleur that she was not just afraid to love Harry but any man. It was such due to the mix of veelas hating man and her experience with the opposite sex. Now clear with her feeling she knew the answer at long last.

Dora once again took a calming breath asking "Now Answer me with your Heart do you or do you not Love Harry James Potter?"

Fleur said in low voice "I do" to Dora and herself accepting her feelings finally

Dora heard her but knew the veela needed the final push so she asked he voice slightly raised "What, say It loud and say it with confidence say it as you mean it!"

Fleur in tears of realization yelled "I LOVE 'IM, I LOVE 'IM WITH ALL OF MY BEING I LOVE 'ARRY JAMES POTTER MORE ZEN ANYTHING IN ZIS WORLD" it was almost cathartic. That was it the faint warmth that she always felt since she met Harry flared up evolving into a burning fire in her as she finally accepted what she knew all along. She was in love with Harry Potter.

Dora smiled saying "See Aphrodite, you just needed a little push to admit it. Now when are you planning to tell him" F

Fleur chuckled wiping her cheeks saying "I was zinking to tell 'im when he asks me again but if he waits, after first task or Yule ball"

Dora shook her head sighing "Fleur you should tell him after the first task cause you have made him wait long enough. Cause he is in love with you since he saved you"

Fleur nodded with a smile saying "I will zanks Dora"

Hospital Wing at same time

Harry was puzzled to find himself in the hospital wing and Sirius was here too, in confusion he asked "Sirius what happened? Why are you here? Is everything alright?"

His question made his godfather chuckle as he said "Pup you fainted near the black lake. It looks like your girlfriend had kissed you and it was too much of a shock for you which is a shame for me as you are my godson" shaking his head in mock disappointment.

Harry's eyes widened asking "F-Fleur kk-kissed me?" as he went Crimson red again.

His reaction made Bella chuckle drawing the teen's attention towards her, once again for some reason just like Dora before he blurted out "Bella?"

Hearing this her the eldest black sister stopped mid chuckle as her eyes teared up. Seeing this Harry started apologizing "I am sorry if…" he was cut by Bella saying "It's okay Harry Bear, it's what you called me as a baby same way you called Dora"

Harry was ecstatic hearing this "I..you knew my Parents?" with a hopeful look on his face.

Bella couldn't help but smile as walked up to him cupping his face. For some reason to him, her touch was as comfortable as Dora and Fleur. Bella said "Harry Bear I knew your mum more than anyone and I will tell you all about her when you return home as Sirius needs to talk to you about something, for now just rest" this had a soothing effect on him almost hypnotic his eyes felt heavy and he went limp, Bella carefully placed his head on the pillow and kissed the corner of his lips

Turning back she saw Sirius smirking, "What?" she asked. He shook his head "Nothing I am just glad to see you getting along with my godson. I am thinking about his reaction when I tell him at Christmas. I think I should take him to the bank first then bring him home afterward, for now, let's head home"

Bella nodded and both of them left Hogwarts through floo from the matron's office. Leaving behind a very confused Albus Dumbledore standing.

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