An: Thank you to every one who reviewed. I will fix everything that was pointed out. I'm making Susan birthday August 11, 1980 FleurMay15, 1979 /Speaking in French/

Chapter 12 Rewritten

First meetings

France

August 4,1987

8 am

"Sirius!" Harry called laughing as he ran in with Charlie and Neville behind him.

"What did you three do to Octavius this time?" Sirius asked grinning.

"Nothing." The boys chimed, trying, and failing, to look innocent.

"The monsters turned my room electric pink." Octavius said from the doorway. Sirius snorted and then doubled up laughing. Octavius stood in the doorway with shocking pink clothes. Remus smiled from his spot across the table. A lot of things had changed in the past two years. Sirius had finally figured out what he had done to make Amelia mad. Took him another three months to apologize. The Potter boys, formerly Snape, had moved in. Harry, Neville, and Charles had become fast friends. Julius would occasionally help them pull pranks but mostly stuck to the library and creating potions.

Octavius was the most changed of all. Slowly he had accepted that Sirius wasn't Severus and was not about to beat him or the other boys. Once he realized that and the fact that he could study whatever he liked, he fit right in.

Alyssa was slow to change. She had been with Snape for years. She stayed in Saint Mungo's with Sirius visiting every two days. Thankfully there had been no side effects from the potion Snape created. They had found this out when the Auror went through the house and found Snape's potion journals.

"And why are your clothes Pink?" Remus asked looking Amused.

"Because they corrupted Julius." Octavius said deadpanned, causing the boys to giggle.

"Where is Julius?" Sirius asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Right here!" Julius called as he walked into the kitchen.

"How long will the pink on his clothes last?" Sirius asked, grinning.

"Until lunch." Julius said with a shrug.

"Good because we are going to be meeting with someone today. And I don't think Octavius wants to be pink." Sirius said with a grin.

"No, I don't. Who are we meeting?" Octavius asked looking curious.

"The Delacours. they have a daughter you age. And a baby girl." Sirius said.

"So no other boys?" Julius asked looking curious.

"Nope, just the two girls." Sirius said, laughing at the face Harry and the boys made.

"Girls have cooties." Neville said as Harry and Charles nodded behind him.

"You won't always think that." Remus said with a grin. Sirius doubled up as all the boys made disgusted faces.

10 am

"Harry, Charles, Neville, Julius, Octavius!" Sirius called. Amelia smiled at the sound of running feet as the boys quickly appeared in the living room. Each of them wore their best play clothes, making Remus smile.

"Are they here yet?" Julius asked as he straightened his shirt.

"No, not yet. Line up." Sirius said grinning as Charles pulled Susan to stand with them. Sirius turned and smiled brightly as the Floo flared up and a rather beautiful family stepped through. The father, was tall, with soft brown hair and blue eyes and jovial personality. The mother, was of average height, with long blonde hair and silver eyes. The oldest daughter, was only slightly taller than octavius at 5'3, with blonde hair like her mother and blue eyes like her father.

/"Monsieur Delacour, it's wonderful to meet you and your lovely family."/ Sirius said with a smile.

/Why thank you, Monsieur Black. And likewise. This is my wife Apolline, my daughter Fleur, and this little baby is Gabrielle. And please call me, Jean./ Jean said with a smile.

/Then please call me Sirius. These are my nephews Octavius, Julius, and Charles Potter. My adopted Son, Harry Potter and my nephew Neville Longbottom. My brother, Remus Lupin and my longtime girlfriend, Amelia Bones. And this is her niece Susan Bones./ Sirius said with a smile.

/Wonderful. Why don't we let the children get to know each other while we talk?/ Jean asked with a smile.

/Sounds lovely./ Amelia said with a nod.

"Harry. Why don't you take everyone to the garden and get to know Fleur? No flying until we get there." Alice said with a smile.

"Yes Aunt Ice." Harry said with a smile.

/Fleur, this is my Nephew Harry. Harry this is, of course, Fleur Delacour./ Alice said with a smile.

/Hello./ Fleur said holding out her hand.

/Hello./ harry said smiling brightly.

/What are we going to do?/ Fleur asked as she followed Harry and the Others out to the garden.

/Usually we play Quidditch, but we can't do that until an adult is outside with us. I'm Julius, by the way./ Julius said with a bright smile.

/Hello Julius. What else do you do outside?/ Fleur asked looking around the garden.

/We play tag. Well everyone except Harry. I'm Octavius./ Octavius said with a smile.

/Hello Octavius. Why don't you play tag Harry?/ Fleur asked, looking over at him.

/I like painting. And I prefer it to playing Tag./ Harry said with a smile.

/But he'll play any other sports game. I'm Susan./ Susan said grinning.

/Hello Susan. Do any of you play Soccer?/ Fleur asked looking hopeful.

/Not really. None of the adults know how to play./ Harry said smiling.

/Then I will teach you./ Fleur said with a smile. With a smile, Fleur called her House elf, Ellie, and asked her to bring her Soccer ball to her. Soon the sound of children laughing filled the Air.

3 pm

Harry laughed as Fleur kicked the ball to Octavius and then fell down.

/You shouldn't laugh at a lady Harry./ Fleur admonished as she stood up. Harry stared at her for a second before they both started laughing.

/You're a lady in training Fleur. I'm allowed to laugh at you now./ Harry said grinning as Fleur sat down next to him.

/That is true I guess./ Fleur said grinning.

/Fleur? It is time to go./ Apolline called from the back patio.

/Maman, already?/ Fleur asked, pouting.

/Yes dear. Fleur a lady does not pout./ Apolline said with a fond smile.

/Sorry Maman. I must say goodbye now./ Fleur said sadly.

/Guys it's time for Fleur to leave./ Harry called as he waved everyone over.

/Here's your soccer ball Fleur./ Charles said with a smile.

/Thank you Charles. I hope I can see you guys again./ Fleur said as she hugged everyone goodbye.

/Yes. Please don't leave me alone with all these boys./ Susan said with a grimace, before laughing at The boy's offended faces.

4 pm

"So what did you guys think of Fleur?" Sirius asked as he rounded everyone up.

"She's nice." Came from Charles and Julius.

"She's very smart." Came from Octavius.

"She's very funny." Came from Neville and Susan.

"She very pretty." Came shyly from Harry.

"Ohhh Harry has a crush." Julius said with a grin.

"No, I don't." Harry said, his cheeks turning red.

"Boys behave," Amelia said as she ushered them towards the dining room.

"Did you see his reaction Remus?" Sirius whispered softly.

"Yes." Remus said with a fond smile.

"Just like James, when he first started liking Lily." Sirius said with a smile.

Delacour Home

/What did you think of them Fleur?/ Jean asked as he began making dinner.

/Susan was very sweet. Neville was rather shy at first. Octavius is very smart, but he seemed rather guarded. Julius was very talkative. Charles was energetic. And Harry was Sweet, Funny, shy and smart. And rather cute./ Fleur said smiling happily.

/Sounds like someone has a crush./ Jean said grinning.

/Papa!/ Fleur said, blushing.

/Ohh definitely a crush./ Apolline said as she stepped into the kitchen.

/I do not have a crush on Harry./ Fleur said blushing.

/Say that without blushing and I will believe you./ Jean said with a smile.

/I am going to clean up./ Fleur said before walking out of the kitchen.

/She has a crush./ Jean said quietly.

/It will be good for her./ Apolline said nodding.

/What about when her Allure starts?/ Jean asked turning to look at his wife.

/First crushes or loves don't stay together. Usually. Besides, the boy is only seven. But I think he will be the one for her./ Apolline said with a smile.

August 5, 1987

Marauder Residence

"Sirius?" Harry called bouncing down the stairs.

"What is it Harry?" Sirius asked grinning at his godson.

"Can we go see Fleur?" Harry asked hopefully.

"Not today. You can write her though." Sirius said with a grin.

"OK." Harry said before bouncing back up the stairs.

"What are you doing Harry?" Susan asked laughing.

"I'm going to write Fleur. Do you want me to tell her anything?" Harry asked smiling.

"Ask her if she would like to come to my birthday party." Susan said before walking down the stairs.

"Alright." Harry called after her.

Dear Fleur,

How are you? I'm alright. I wish I could see you today but Sirius said No. Susan wants to know if you would like to come to her birthday party. It's the 11th. Aunt Amy will probably send you an invitation anyways. Charles and Julius said to tell you Hello. Octavius would like to know if you've read any good books lately. Neville says Hello. What's your favorite color? When is your birthday? Gabrielle's birthday? When can you come over again? I hope you are having a good day. Your friend,

Harry

Smiling Harry folded the letter up and placed it in an envelope.

"Aunt Amy!" Harry said grinning.

"Good morning Harry. What do you have there?" Amelia asked smiling.

"A letter for Fleur. I was hoping you would seal it for me and then let me use Artemis to send it." Harry said smiling.

"Of course." Amelia said smiling. After a few minutes, she led Harry over to Artemis. Artemis stuck his foot out and Amelia helped Harry tied the letter to his leg.

"This is for Fleur Delacour." Harry said with a smile. Artemis hooted before flying out the window.

"Come along Harry." Amelia said smiling.

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