One More Time

AN: Hey all my readers, sorry for the long wait for this chapter, but a lot of things have happened since the last time I updated. But I'm back now!

"Justice is best served by a 40 caliber or above."

Chapter Six – The Quidditch World Cup

The Daily Prophet headline read:

House of Potter under Protection of Pendragon House

Yesterday, 14 August 1994, Minister Fudge received a letter from Arthur Pendragon, King Regent of Avalon, stating that the House of Potter, and those under its protection or considered friends, were now under the protection of Pendragon House.

An enemy of Harry Potter was an enemy of Avalon, Emrys, Gryffindor, and other allies as well. Slight one – slight all. Fight one – fight all. In Avalon, it is one for all and all for one. Harry King of Avalon leads the Hounds of Hell, but I control Avalon and those who serve it.

Arthur – Rex

The Minister said, "Sirs Lancelot, Galahad, and Gawain appeared in front of me and Madam Bones, they verified the letter as real. Then Lancelot said that the Hounds of Hell were watching Harry Potter and his friends. He made no overt threat. However, Madam Bones and I knew the unsaid message was clear. Put Harry Potter or his friends in danger or harm them, and you will die.

The Minister continued and said, "Sir Lancelot listed the following families or individuals under their protection. Harry Potter, Sirius Black, Delacour family, Tonks family, Longbottom family, Bones family, Fudge family, Granger family, Goblin Nation, Severus Snape, and the elf Dobby. The houses of Dumbledore and Malfoy are on notice that another affront to the previously mentioned houses will result in a slow painful death for those two families and their allies. Then the three Knights disappeared." Minister Fudge said, and then ended the interview.

This reporter checked the records at the Ministry. I discovered Lord Potter is the heir of Gryffindor and may be known as Lord Potter-Gryffindor if he so wishes. Unfortunately, the records do not go back to King Arthur or Merlin. It may be that Lord Potter received this protection because he is Gryffindor's heir. Personally, I am glad I am not associated with the Dumbledore or Malfoy families and I am not, nor will I be a member of the Order of the Phoenix.

Dumbledore sat in his office with a worried look on his face. The membership of the Order of the Phoenix just took a broadside below the water line. Their numbers decreased Saturday after the Wizengamot announced that workers at the Ministry had one week to leave either the other organizations they belonged to or the Ministry. The Order of the Phoenix was as the first organization that it was now illegal to be a member of and work at the Ministry. Was he the only one that understood the Order of the Phoenix was necessary to fight Voldemort? The fact they were totally ineffective did not enter his mind. His no kill policy had lost him that group. The other big question was why Severus Snape was on the list of those now protected by Avalon.

Dumbledore then remembered the dream he had and broke out in a cold sweat. It was time to move his money and make plans that included the possibility of leaving the United Kingdom. Then there was Harry, he was emancipated and an adult and there was nothing to be done about that. His relatives were in Muggle prisons, all of them convicted of a major crime. The wards were deteriorating since Petunia was gone. Sirius Black was now Harry's magical guardian. He would surely ask for an accounting of Harry's vaults.

'Damn, I should have taken time to justify. Sirius will know his tuition is too high also. As a Black, Sirius was educated in the old ways and the laws as well. I still have Hogwarts and the wards respond to me.' Dumbledore thought.

Delacour Villa

"André, may I take Fleur to Avalon with me if she will go?" Harry asked.

"Yes, Harry, I am sure you want some answers."

"I sure do, Fleur, please take my left forearm."

When she did, Excalibur appeared, and they were gone.

Avalon

Harry and Fleur arrived in the council room. The first thing Harry noticed was King Arthur and Merlin sitting at the round table.

"Welcome home my son. Lady Delacour, I am Arthur King Regent of Avalon. To my right is Merlin. To my left are Lancelot, Galahad, and Gawain. As you can see by the two empty seats across from me, you two are expected Harry."

"Sir… Father, I was shocked by this morning's newspaper. I thought the plan was for my position to remain a secret." Harry said as he held a chair out for Fleur then sat down next to her.

"That has not changed son except for the knowledge that you are Lord Gryffindor and that knowledge was there waiting to be discovered. Our purpose in announcing the protection now serves us well. In addition, when the Hounds of Hell arrive at the World Cup, the reason has been previously stated, and no further explanations are needed."

"You are right of course, I… I never thought about that."

"Harry, if one is smart, with age brings intelligence and wisdom. You are still young and learning, and are doing a fine job. However, Merlin and I have centuries to draw from where you have less than five years. We promised to help and we will. Your enemies are confused and in disarray. If we can keep them that way, your task should be easier. Now, if you have no other questions, why don't you show your lovely lady around? I must say, you have good taste, she is almost as beautiful as Gwen."

"Sorry, father, but she is more beautiful then anyone I've ever met. No slight meant to Guinevere."

"None taken, I would expect you to think no different than you do. After all, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, son."

"Merlin, would you walk with us for awhile?"

"I will do that when we finish our meeting grandson."

Harry showed Fleur the inside of the castle, including the Master Bedroom suite.

'It is so beautiful, and I have never seen a bed like this. Sleeping here with him would be nice, afterward of course.' Fleur thought.

She shook the thoughts off as her panties felt damp once more.

'Damn this slowness I want him more each day. He makes me so hot I want to jump his body.' Fleur thought.

Harry took her to the gardens and showed her them. She was amazed at the beauty of the statues and fountains. They added to the plants instead of detracting from them. As they walked they saw Centaurs, Unicorns, Hippogryphs, and other magical creatures that paid no attention to their presence. They were approaching the castle when three figures approached them.

"Fleur, his is Queen Guinevere, King Arthur's lovely wife. My Queen, this is Lady Fleur Delacour my friend."

"Your friend, Harry?" I suspect she is a bit more than that." Guinevere said causing Harry to blush.

Guinevere turned her attention to Fleur.

"Tell me, Lady Delacour, does he treat you as a friend or perhaps more than that?" The Queen asked.

"I must say that he treats me like no other. As a friend yes, but more than that yes also." Fleur said with a beautiful smile.

"I see and you two have grown fond of each other, but this old goat told Harry to go slow as to not destroy the friendship as it is very important in any relationship." The Queen said while giving a side glance at Merlin.

"One moment my Queen, please. I told him to go slow, but I did not expect a snail's pace at all. He is one who rushes into situations where even the angels fear to tread. I sought only to slow him down so he would take time to think about her wants and needs not just his own. Besides, they have been communicating just over two weeks in their time." Merlin said and explained the reason for his actions.

The Queen looked at Merlin during his explanation and nodded her head in understanding before turning her attention back to Harry and Fleur.

"Then I say this to you both, take the time to get to know each other, but set your own pace. It is your lives and no one else's so do what is best for both of you." Guinevere told them.

Harry and Fleur looked at each other before turning back to Guinevere and nod their heads in understanding.

Harry then looked at Merlin with questioning eyes.

"Merlin, is there anything I was taught that I should not teach Fleur or other friends and allies?" Harry asked.

"No, Harry, just choose your allies well. My advice is to teach mind magic and then begin their physical conditioning first and together, and then teach them to detect potions and spells that have been placed on them or others. After that you will know what to teach and in what order. Do not rule out the use of Muggle weapons, to do so is a big mistake, Harry."

"Thank you grandfather, how is Circe?"

"She's as mean and ornery as ever, but that is her usual way. She is even angrier at Dumbledore than Lancelot."

"I believe that they both are in line behind my grandmother. She is furious at him and his name is taboo if she is near." Fleur said.

"Lady Delacour, I believe that line is getting longer and longer with each day that passes." Merlin replied.

Harry and Fleur ate with the others and Harry introduced Fleur to the Knights he knew, and they introduced them both to the others. Fleur watched as Harry lost to the knights in hand-to-hand combat over and over again. She knew he would be sore and bruised tomorrow, but the smile on King Arthur's and the three Knight leaders told her that Harry was doing very well.

Just before they left Merlin pulled Harry and Fleur aside.

"You are doing well Harry do not be surprised if you have another small growth spurt before Christmas. It is rare, but not all that unusual, and you friend Neville may have one as well. This is a normal thing, which only a few wizards know. And do not forget that you own Hogwarts and the chamber within it."

"Be well my son and we will be here when needed." Arthur said as Harry and Fleur left Avalon for Villa Delacour.

Villa Delacour

When they arrived back at the villa Fleur was gushing.

"Papa, Maman, it was so beautiful. The gardens are indescribable with all the unicorns, centaurs, and other creatures of all types."

"Fleur, slow down, take a breath and relax then start slowly from the beginning please." André said as Harry smiled, it gave him pleasure to see her excited like this.

He let her tell the story answering questions when asked. She left out the personal parts about them, and Harry was glad about that.

"Then the Daily Prophet got another thing right. That paper is getting better and better about honest reporting. So we are under the protection of King Arthur and his allies as well." André said.

"That's true, André, but you might want to add Merlin as well. He calls me a grandson. Therefore, my friends are his. I did think I may have to battle King Arthur though." Harry said.

"What?" Four adult voices said.

"Well, correcting a King Regent is not always the wise thing to do. Father said Fleur was nearly as beautiful as Guinevere and I corrected his mistake."

"Papa, Harry said and I quote 'Sorry father, but she is more beautiful than anyone I've ever met. No slight meant to Guinevere.' I just knew there would be a battle until I saw Merlin smirk and look at King Arthur. Then the king said, 'None taken, I would expect you to think no differently than you do. After all, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, son'" Fleur said and blushed again. She looked to her grandmother and added, "Grandmier, would you take a look at Harry later? I think he will be badly bruised from the hand-to-hand fighting he did today."

"I will, Fleur. I'll have you come with me and show you some Healing Charms as well. If you get in this damnable tournament, you may need them. You can teach them to Harry, as well as I can."

"Tony, the first task is dragons, one for each champion. I am a Parslemouth. Dragons are a reptile species, and I can communicate with them. I befriended a Hungarian Horntail, and she told me about the tournament. Gabby, after the first task I may be able to get you a picture if a dragon will permit it." The next thing Harry knew he had a lap full of a small girl.

Harry felt like a practice dummy as Tony taught Fleur how to care for his bruises and the scars on his back. He was slightly uncomfortable in his boxers while Fleur rubbed potions and salves over his upper body. When they finished with his skin Tony gave him two potions to take that would help with the internal bruising as well.

"Harry, my daughter and granddaughter tell me that you do not react to their allure. Would you mind if I try mine?"

"I would suggest that you try it twice, now and again when I don't know it is coming."

Harry was hit with a full Veela's allure, and he looked at Fleur and smiled.

"I must admit I am surprised, Harry, if you have not had an Heir Test I would suggest it. There may be some Veela in your background." Tony said.

"Could it possibly be basilisk poison or phoenix tears in my blood, as I have both of those and have for about fifteen months, Tony."

"I would not rule that out, but it is highly unlikely. It is more likely that you are either immune or are in love with someone, Harry."

Antoinette left and Harry slipped his jeans on then walked Fleur to her room across the hall. When he leaned in, in order to kiss her cheek she turned and kissed his lips. There were no stars, bursts of magic, earthquakes, or anything similar. It was a simple kiss, which left two people feeling warm inside and wanting to do it again. The love conceived earlier, received a bit of nourishment that would help it grow and get stronger. Fleur felt her stomach do a small flutter, and Harry felt his blood start south. They told each other goodnight and Harry walked back to his room feeling just a bit lighter.

They each thought about what they knew about couples. Few kissed on the first date except possibly on the cheek. They generally kissed on the lips by the third or fourth date. Then they decided if they wanted to be exclusive. If they did, they typically held hands and sat close to each other, marking the other as boyfriend or girlfriend. They spent time studying together as well as taking long walks around the school. Each defended the other. They got to know each other not necessarily in an intimate way but really know about the others' background, likes, dislikes, dreams, and such. This usually took a few months. At that point, Harry drifted off to sleep, hoping Dobby had not forgotten the rose and the second book of poetry.

Fleur was still looking at the book and deep red rose. It was her first real kiss, oh yes, she had had many opportunities and had turned them down. Now she was elated that she had waited for what just happened. Then she found a red rose and the second book of the series. Her feelings fed the love she felt for her bond mate, and it grew a bit stronger. If he asked her to be his girlfriend, she would say yes. Knowing him, he would ask her father first. She must remind him of the prank, so he would keep his guard up. She loved her father but this was not a pranking matter. This had been the most fantastic day of her life, and with that on her mind, she smiled as she drifted off to sleep.

The next morning Fleur waited on Harry to open his door. When he did she said, "Harry, it is only a short time before we leave for the World Cup. I think Papa will do something to return the prank that you played on him earlier."

"Fleur, I think you're right, either today or tomorrow."

"Harry, I love the rose and the book thank you. You are so thoughtful it is hard to believe."

"I'm glad that you like them, I thought you would appreciate the books since you like poetry. And the rose is because I care, Fleur. I care for you a lot."

"I care for you also, Harry."

They went to breakfast after their run and workout. After breakfast, they planned to work on their magic. Harry had some drills to show her that would strengthen her core at a faster than normal rate. However, that plan went down the tube when André walked up to him.

"Harry, after breakfast Sirius and I need to talk to you." André said.

"Sure, no problem, André, unless I need a witness is this a personal matter or one for the House of Potter?" Harry said.

"Actually, I suppose it concerns both as it is normally done between heads of the house."

"Very well, I choose Fleur as my witness, and you may now choose yours."

"But, Harry, what if it concerns Fleur?"

"That's even more reason she should be welcomed to our meeting."

This was not going as he and Siri had planned it.

'This boy knows more than anyone his age should.' André thought.

However, it was too late to stop what he had started and now Harry had him boxed in a corner and knew it. André asked Marie to be his witness and Sirius asked Tony the same. The two women knew that they would have a front row seat to see André get pranked once more, and Sirius may well get it also.

All six people made their way to the den. Once they were seated in the den the meeting started.

"As the head of House of Potter what may I do for you, Lord Delacour?" Harry asked.

"Harry, you can drop the formality here." Sirius said

"Lord Black, if this business concerns the House of Potter it is a formal meeting as you well know sir." Harry countered.

"Lord Potter is correct, and you both know that." Antoinette said.

"Actually it concerns a marriage contract between the House of Potter and the House of Delacour, Lord Potter." André stated.

"Very well, I will listen to the proposal. May I ask who else it concerns, Lord Delacour?"

"The only people it concerns is in this room, Lord Potter." André replied.

"Then please state your proposal, Lord Delacour."

"I propose a marriage contract between Harry James Potter and Fleur Marie Delacour with the marriage to be performed no later than July 31, 1997, Lord Potter."

"I see no reason not to accept that part. What about you, Lady Fleur?"

"No, Lord Potter, and I will sign the contract as well."

"Anything else, Lord Delacour?"

"It is my wish that if you have two sons that the youngest be named Delacour-Potter, Lord Potter."

"I accept that, Lord Delacour. Is there anything else to be included sir?"

"Marie?"

"No, André."

"Antoinette?"

"No, Lord Delacour."

"There is nothing else we wish to add, Lord Potter."

"Very well, I Harry James Potter Head of the Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter agree to the marriage contract between Harry James Potter and Fleur Marie Delacour as stated in this room. The said marriage will occur on or before 31 July 1997 so mote it be." Harry said.

The magic flashed as Harry stated his oath. André gave the same oath with different names, and the contract was accepted. Harry and Fleur were betrothed.

"Dobby!"

"Yes, Master Harry, sir."

"Do you have the contracts?"

"Yes sir." Dobby said and handed Harry an envelope.

Harry handed André one set of contracts while he looked over the other set then signed where indicated with a Blood Quill provided by Dobby. He then handed the contracts to Fleur. Fleur signed in two places and handed the contracts to her mother. Eventually, all contracts were signed.

"Well I probably don't have to ask this now, but I will anyway. André, may I ask Fleur to be my girlfriend?" Harry asked.

There was a visual shock in the room until Fleur bursts out laughing and soon the others followed.

"You know, I thought you two old men were going to do something like this only substitute Gabrielle for Fleur. I spent hours setting you two up for that. However, the look on your faces when I asked if this concerned the House of Potter was priceless, so I forgive you both for spoiling my fun. Now, I think I have a lady who needs a promise ring, Dobby." Harry said.

Dobby popped into the den and handed Harry a small box.

"Fleur, would you be so kind as to wear a betrothal ring that my father gave my mother in 1977, I believe."

"It was on Valentine's Day, in fact, Harry." Sirius said.

"Yes, I would love to, Harry." Fleur said.

Harry slipped a ring that alternated emeralds and diamonds around the band on the wedding finger of her left hand. He handed her a second ring that she slipped on the ring finger of his left hand. This ring alternated diamonds and blue sapphires just slightly darker than her eyes. Then he kissed her on the lips as Sirius whistled and the others applauded.

As they walked to their practice spot, they agreed that while things were different than they thought, they agreed that slowness was still in order. There was to be no rush to marriage yes the contract had a date three years into the future. However, that was plenty of time to get to know each other better. Harry felt the Veela aura and charm from Tony. He smiled and put his arm around Fleur's waist and continued walking.

In the den, André and Sirius agreed that Harry had set them up again. What got to them mostly is that he had figured out their plan in advance and had turned it around on them. The difference for André was that his daughter was happy, and he would gain an honorable son-in-law who had agreed to name his second born son Delacour-Potter. Now his family name had a chance to live on into the future.

"André, you do realize we've been had and the brat set us up? Hell, he even had his contracts and promise rings ready. You haven't felt him probe you have you? He constantly tells me my mind shields are shit and to work on them. I have yet to feel a probe. Not only did we get had. The little brat got what he wanted. I wasn't able to prank James very often, but I did get him. Yet his son sidesteps me and turns things all ass backwards on me. Did I tell you that I shot a stinger at him one day, and he shot one back wandlessly? He missed my ear by about an inch. André, it was strong enough to put a mark on the wall behind my head."

"Siri, believe me, I want to get him as bad as you. However, to be perfectly honest it was a great way to get us back. I had no choice except to select Marie as a witness. Once that was done there was no way I could use Gabrielle as part of a marriage contract. I like sleeping with my wife too much to do that, and I prefer to sleep with both eyes closed as well. Even though our prank went bad, it turned out all right. I'm thinking that it's a waste of time trying to get him back at least for now. However, I do have a long memory, and his time will come, be patient, Siri."

At lunch, they talked about the need for a press release before Rita Skeeter had a go at the young couple. Harry said he agreed, but it really wouldn't help that much. Skeeter would rip him anyway until November when he would take her down and announce that he now owned 58 percent of the Daily Prophet. Tony told the others about hitting Harry with her allure, and it having no effect whatever. Harry said that he did not think drooling over another woman while he was with his betrothed would be wise. That earned him a kiss on the cheek from Fleur. She then punched him on the shoulder.

"And you best remember that Mister." Fleur said.

The next three days spent working out, working with magic, and relaxing by the pool. One afternoon Harry and Fleur took some Gillyweed with them and went into the Mediterranean Sea. They spent two hours under water firing spells, especially Stunners and Reductos. Fleur's range was about 75 percent of Harry's, but it was more than she would need. Harry knew as she worked at her magic and her core grew it would be even stronger. She taught him the Locating Charm, and he taught her the Point Me Charm. The two charms were similar and used together they should be able to locate what was taken from them in minimum time.

Hogwarts

Albus Dumbledore was pissed. He had just returned from the bank having tried to move his money to a Muggle bank. The Goblins told him that he might withdraw up to 50 Galleons per day but no more and only once per week at that.

'Who do the Goblins think they are? Didn't they know who I am? Well, at least I was able to get a meeting with Ragnok.' Thought Dumbledore.

He also had the lawsuit filed by Sirius Black's attorneys to deal with. He had also learned that the brat had claimed and moved the Basilisk that should have been his. He was the Headmaster of Hogwarts was he not? Who did Harry think he was, giving money to the victims like that?

'I mean who gives a 13 year-old-girl 1,250,000 Galleons? Moreover, the Granger bitch go 1 million as well. In total, the boy had given nearly four million away. Close to four fucking million Galleons given away that should have been mine. He made me look like a fool. Me, Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore made to look the part of a fool. The little bastard is probably keeping the rest, and he probably gave away less than 10 percent of what he got.' Dumbledore thought.

The Burrow

Ron Weasley was pissed. Harry gave him only 250 thousand Galleons and gave Ginny 1.25 million Galleons.

'I should get half, I went to the chamber with him. I mean is this any way to treat your best mate? What did he do that was so hard? He killed a small snake so what. Well, he did save Gin, and I really didn't go far because of the git Lockhart. But that wasn't my fault. At least now, I can get a Firebolt and a bunch of stuff. But it's not fair that I didn't get half. I'll let him know what I think when I see him. Well, at least Hermione is coming around and writes me a lot. I probably should write her back. Hell, with all that money I don't need school or a job like Dad and the others. But, half would have been so much more, and I deserve more.' Ron thought.

Ginny couldn't believe what her Harry had done for her. Well, he wasn't hers yet. However, now she could get nice clothes and would have to wear second hand school robes or books. If she was careful with the money, she could live well and go to the university.

'Mum wants me to use a Love Potion, but I won't. It's not right. If I can't get him by myself then neither of us could be happy. But, I feel as if I should do what she says. Is that because she is my Mum or is there another reason?' Ginny thought.

Granger Residence

Hermione reread the two letters. The one from Gringotts told her of the one million in the vault. In addition, Harry explained what it was for and to be prepared because Ron only got 250,000 and Harry expected he would be angry about that. She agreed with Harry about Ron, and that Ginny got the most. Ginny went through more than anyone and nearly died as a result. She hoped Ron started his usual shit. He damn well would get an earful from her. She needed to read up on this protection thing. Damn, I turned down dinner with Harry and Neville as well as a chance to get to know this older girl Harry was interested in.

'Harry made it possible for me to do what I want after school and did that for the others as well.' Hermione thought.

Arthur, Molly, Ron, and Ginny went to Gringotts on Tuesday as the letters said they needed to in order to gain access to the vaults. When they told the Goblin at the information desk who they were and what they needed, they were sent to Ragnok's office.

"Mr. and Mrs. Weasley you are here as required by our treaty and your Ministry law concerning minors receiving large sums of money. Moreover, the sums your son and daughter receive are large indeed. In order to access your accounts you must submit to a scan for Charms and Potions. This is to ensure you are not under the control of someone other than yourselves. Do you each agree to submit to the scan?"

They all agreed, and two Healers entered a male and a female. When the healers finished, they handed Ragnok a report on each person.

"I will start the youngest first. Miss Ginerva Weasley, the scan shows a Loyalty and one Compulsion Charm on you. The magical signature shows Albus Dumbledore placed them. They have been removed, Miss Weasley. There is no indication of Potions in your system."

"Mr. Ronald Weasley, the scan shows a Loyalty and two Compulsion Charms on you. The magical signature shows Albus Dumbledore also placed them. They have been removed, Mr. Weasley. There is no indication of Potions in your system."

"Mrs. Molly Weasley, the scan shows a Loyalty and four Compulsion Charms on you one of which is nearly fifteen years old. Another is over three years old and the magical signature shows Albus Dumbledore also placed all of them. They have been removed, Mrs. Weasley. There is no indication of potions in your system."

"Mr. Arthur Weasley, the scan shows a Loyalty and two Compulsion Charms on you one of which is nearly fifteen years old. The other is a bit more than two years old and the magical signature shows Albus Dumbledore also placed them. They have been removed, Mr. Weasley. There is no indication of Potions in your system."

"If you wish we can provide protection to prevent this from happening in the future. The cost is free to all of you. All I can tell you is that three others were found to have Compulsion Charms on them, all placed by Dumbledore. Now, Miss Weasley, I have a card for you, a birthday card I believe." Ragnok said handing Ginny the envelope.

The card was from Harry and was a gift certificate to Madam Malkin's for 150 Galleons. The short note on the card read: Harry Birthday, sorry I missed it, but I am out of the country. Enjoy the gift and buy what you want with it. Harry.

"Mum, it's a card and a gift certificate from Harry. May we go to Madam Malkin's after we finished here?"

"Yes of course, Ginny, we need to anyway, and we will get your school supplies as well."

"Pardon me, Mrs. Weasley, but the school supplies must come from her vault and her tuition is paid from it as well. Miss Weasley, you may withdraw 50 Galleons per month for miscellaneous items as well without the approval of Lord Potter. Purchases in excess of 200 Galleons require his approval until your 17th birthday. The same is true for Mr. Ronald Weasley and the others as well."

"What? You mean I can't buy the broom I want. It is my money not his, and I want access to it now."

"That outburst just cost you 5,000 Galleons Mr. Weasley would you like to try for 10,000. Say much more, Mr. Weasley, and you will lose it all. Until you turn 21 this is Lord Potter's money, he has graciously allowed you to access under certain conditions. The same is true for all that Lord Potter has tried to help. You were helped against my advice, I must add. You Mr. Weasley, appear to be a spoiled jealous brat while your sister appreciates what Lord Potter has done for her."

"Shut your mouth for once, Ronald." Arthur said with no room to argue.

"I may be overstepping my authority by telling you this, but that Basilisk Lord Potter killed was 68 feet long. I am surprised, he lived, after being stabbed by a fang, Phoenix tears or not. I was fortunate enough to see the whole thing. He risked his life for you Ginerva Weasley and you all owe him a Life Debt for that. I suggest that you think about that before you see him next. The other thing you should know is the houses named in the Daily Prophet are under the protection of King Arthur, and that is truth. Lord Potter has been invited to Avalon to meet King Harry and King Arthur, and I expect him to be different when he returns." Ragnok said.

Then he handed the vault keys to Arthur.

"Director Ragnok, I have a question."

"Yes, Mrs. Weasley."

"Can Dumbledore be sued for the Compulsion Charms?"

"He can, please contact Tonks, Tonks, and Mitchel. Their office is above Quality Quidditch Supplies. You might suggest to anyone that you know that has dealings with Dumbledore get checked."

Villa Delacour

André had sent for a member of the Ministry Press Corps for a press release by him and Harry. The headline and statement would read:

Harry Potter and Fleur Delacour Betrothed

Lord André Delacour, the French Minister of Magic, and Lord Harry Potter announced a marriage contract between Harry Potter and Fleur Delacour. Lord Delacour and Lord Potter's parents were friends in the last war. They were working on such an arrangement when Voldemort slew the Potter's on Halloween 1981. The contract was agreed to and signed by the heads of both houses. This contract is sealed and is not being released to the press or public.

The article was written next to a picture of them together.

The European papers released it a day before the Daily Prophet. Various people and groups received the article differently. Dumbledore was pissed. Hermione was shocked. Neville just smiled. Molly saw her dreams of wealth shatter. Ron was jealous, Ginny was sad.

'Shit! That French bastard hates me, and the ground I walk on. I wonder if Harry knows his rights. This is not good if he does, I can't stop him from bringing her here and giving him a suite. Worse is that he is harder to control now. A Love Potion would be too obvious, and I'm not sure it would work. She's a Veela, and can detect a Compulsion Charm in his aura. Oh, shit, Antoinette is her grandmother, and she wants me dead. I didn't mean to kill her husband, and I couldn't bring myself to kill her.' Thought Dumbledore.

'I hope this is what Harry wants. It takes him off the market. However, is he better or worse off? I wonder if this is the girl, he wrote about. She is very beautiful. I hope I can get to know Neville better, damn you Ron. I'll bet this is the reason Harry is angry with Ron, and wouldn't acknowledge his presence.' Thought Hermione.

'Damn Harry, you know how to pick beautiful women. No, Michelle is beautiful and Fleur is gorgeous. Good luck mate and I wish you the best. Gran says Lord Delacour is a fighter and a good man as well. Mum and Dad knew him, as did the Potters.' Thought Neville.

'Well, nothing can be done about this. I was hoping Harry and Ginny would get together and be married. All Arthur and I can do is to wish them well and provide mental support and advice, and make them welcome here of course. But, I have the feeling that Harry and Ron are at odds, but he likes the twins, so he might come see them.' Thought Molly.

'Once again, Potter gets everything, and I get nothing. Look at her, she is a babe. Maybe I can lure her away from him. I can get Hermione to help me. I'll tell her that Harry was interested in her before this Fleur. I mean other than that damn scar, what does Potty have that I don't? Hell, he even gave me the money, and she'll be impressed with that.' Thought Ron.

'Damn he looks good in that picture. Unfortunately, he also looks content. Fleur is gorgeous and next to her, any of us at Hogwarts will look plain. Well, he isn't the only fish in the sea. Let's see, who do I like? Seamus – no. Dean – no. Neville – no, a granny's boy. Colin Creevey – possible, a bit short but nice.

Villa Delacour August 18, 1994

André, Sirius, Harry, and Fleur were preparing to leave for the World Cup. André had agreed to stay in the King of Avalon tent, and it would fly his flag with Harry's Pendragon House flag. Meanwhile Minister Fudge received a letter, from Harry Pendragon, who stated he was unable to attend the World Cup. He had given his seats to Harry Potter and Sirius Black. It also said it was his hope that they were treated as he would be, since they were allies of Arthur King Regent of Avalon his father. Fudge gulped, and decided perhaps that it was time to learn more about this boy. After all, he was right about Sirius Black.

At the villa, Harry and Fleur were walking along the beach deciding what they would do after the World Cup and before school. They still had 10 days after the cup and neither wanted to be away from the other. Two days ago, Sirius had given Harry a mirror that allowed communication between Harry's and one he had. Harry sent dobby to Diagon Alley to purchase 10 more mirrors. After using a Revealing Charm he learned from Circe, Harry knew the Charms that were used on the mirror, and then using his custom wand, he charmed all 10 mirrors. He added an unbreakable (Infragilis) Charm and a Loose-me-not (Petermihinon) Charm as well, and then he added those two charms to Sirius' mirror. The mirrors allowed instant communication and were as secure as Dobby delivering letters.

The best part they could see each other as they talked. The worst part was they could not touch. They liked touching each other, they held hands as they walked, and if they stood Harry had an arm around Fleur or vice versa. When they sat, their legs touched, even if he held Gabby, which he did a lot. They also kissed a lot, but the somehow managed to control their hormones and kept them chaste. Neither of them was ready for the next step.

On Friday August 18, Harry went to bed after kissing Fleur goodnight, woke up the next morning having gained 2", and gained 12 pounds. He was now 5'8" and weighed 137 pounds fortunately most of his clothes would adjust due to an Auto-Sizing Charm. However, he knew the charm was only good for 5" and 30 pounds. However, he should be all right clothes wise for the coming year. He was amazed to see Fleur had also had a growth spurt and was two inches taller as well. She had gained about 7 pounds, but they were in all the right places. He couldn't wait to run behind her, or to watch her run to him.

"When I see Merlin again I will tell that old goat off for not warning me this could happen. It is a good thing that Brianna resized the clothes I'm taking with me. It will probably take her an hour or more to do the rest." Fleur said.

"Take a deep breath my lady. Then count to ten please. You really look beautiful as you always do Fleur. I am sure his not telling you was unintentional. Not even Merlin is foolish enough to mess with you when you're angry." Harry said and put his arm around her, then added, "See you fit here just fine, and your magical core has room to expand more than it did before."

"But Harry, my clothes…"

"We can go shopping when we return, and I'll go with you. Those clothes you don't like or no longer fit your taste can be donated to an orphanage."

"You would go shopping with me for women's clothes?"

"Of course I would."

"Harry, no man I have heard of likes to go with a woman to shop for clothes, not even Papa."

"Then they are silly in the head. I will go shopping with you, but you have to model all of your clothes for me."

"All of them?"

"Yes."

"You have a deal, Lord Potter, one that I will hold you to."

"Fleur, what did I just do? You act like I just put my foot in my mouth."

"Well, I need jeans, shorts, skirts, blouses, gowns, and shoes of course. Then I have to get the nightgowns, panties, braziers, and different types of stockings. Of course, the panties and bras I wear to bed are different from those I wear during the day and are in two different stores. Moreover, Lord Potter you must tell me the truth when I ask if you like something, or if it fits correctly. I do hope you did not think you just got to go and sit around."

"But…" Harry said as he turned red and gulped.

"No, no buts. You made a deal and I'm holding you to it. If you're sweet, I'll let you fasten my bra and unfasten it when it's time to change. And of course you will have to help me in the changing room as well."

"But…" Harry tried to say, as he turned redder.

"Nope, no buts. When we return, we go to Paris, of course it may take two or three days."

"Two or three days, no one shops for two or three days." Harry said.

"Of course they do, Gabrielle, Maman, and I do it all the time."

"Fleur, your father will kill me if I help you with your under things."

"He can't Harry, as my betrothed you have the right to do that and much more, and no one can say anything about it. You could make love to me in front of the sitting room fire place with them in the room, and nothing could be said." Fleur said.

"By the way, the way I am somewhat disappointed in you, Harry."

"What, why?"

"You had a chance to inspect the merchandise, and you did not take it. You should have told me to remove my clothes so you could properly inspect me. But nooo you embarrassed me by not doing so, making me think it was not important to you."

"But I didn't know. I wouldn't have done it if I did. I have too much respect for you to do something like that. Moreover, I have eyes in my head and have a fair idea that you are perfect. I cannot believe you would even think I would do something like that."

"Oh, I don't think it at all, Harry. Gotcha. F. Delacour 2 – H. Potter 2." Fleur said then skipped down to breakfast saying, "I pranked Harry Potter."

Harry smiled and followed her. He listened as she described what she did to Harry, and his reaction to it.

"I must admit she got me good except for one small detail." Harry said when she finished.

"What detail, Harry?" Fleur asked.

"Just the small one where you made a deal that you said you held me to and now we both have to go shopping. And I get to choose just one store."

"Alright since we have a deal which store do you choose?"

"Victoria's Secret."

"I have never heard of it, Harry."

"It kind of a specialty boutique for different things and has every price range available. They have from gowns to panties and all in between. There is one kind of panties, I want you to model."

"And they are?"

"Black crotchless." Harry said with a smirk, as she turned red from her neck up. Then he added, "Gotcha back, H. Potter 3 – F. Delacour 2."

She smacked his shoulder and then leaned her head on it.

"I should have known. Is there such a place?"

"I'm not sure about Paris, but the are located all over the United States and in some other countries as well. One of the guys in my dorm gets their catalog three times a year to look at the girls in skimpy underwear. Quite like Sirius does."

"Maman, that sounds like one Fleur has in her room only the name is different."

"Gabrielle, I do not have such a catalog as that."

"Then what is in the second drawer on the left side of you dresser, Fleur?"

"Gabrielle, you are not to be looking through my things."

"Then you should lock them, besides you look through my things. So you admit to having the catalog."

"Well, they have some nice things, and I do not look at what they call the specialty items you brat."

"Then how do you know that? You are a… Maman, what is it the English call an idiot?... Ah you are a git."

"Ladies please my ears." Harry said.

"Harry please stay out of this the little brat needs a spanking."

"Eef you try, I veel flame you." Gabrielle said and her English starting to get thick with an accent.

"Enough or I send you both to your rooms, now act as the ladies you are." Marie said.

"Yes, Maman," Fleur and Gabby chorused.

"Harry, a warning son, never get between two Veela it is the best way I know to get hurt." André said.

"I believe you and thanks for the warning."

"Is everyone packed? Remember our Apparation time is between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. That reminds me, Harry, here is your ICW License to Apparate or whatever it is you do."

"Thank you, André, I usually fade. It's easier and there is no feeling except when your feet touch the ground at the distant end. In addition, its range is nearly unlimited, somewhat like an elf popping, I suppose. Sirius and I will see you there. I need to check the area, and my security detail so keep your mirrors with you at all times please. Padfoot, we'll go in 10 minutes alright."

Harry and Fleur went out to the garden and kissed goodbye for a while. He and Siri were going to the World Cup area via Avalon. He kissed her tenderly and held her tightly telling himself this was only for a few hours, but he didn't want to leave her even for that long.

'Damn it, Harry, get your head on straight. Think of what must be done and checked before she arrives. This is another change in the timeline, a timeline that is already screwed up. You have work to do now quit being a damn baby and get your sorry ass to work.' Thought Harry.

He squeezed her then kissed her again.

"I'll see you in four hours at the Apparation point. Remember to have your wand in your hand, unless I tell you different alright?"

"Yes, you need to go. I know I'll see you there. Harry, keep you guard up and concentrate on what must be done. Papa and I will be alright."

Sirius joined him and Fleur watched as Excalibur appeared in Harry's hand then he and Siri disappeared.

'Fleur Delacour, get your head on straight. He has work to do and doesn't need you to distract him. You also have things to do so get busy. He will do as he said, and he will be all right. I know this is true, but I miss him already just the fact he is not here makes me want him more.' Thought Fleur.

Fleur turned from the point where she last saw Harry, and went into the villa and made a final check on the things she was taking. She put on her armor and then her jeans over the pants. She did the same for her top armor and blouse. She would put the Basilisk hide vest on last just before they Disapparated for England. She started to leave the room when her inner voice said put the vest on now as he told you, it is charmed to keep the inside at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. She slipped the vest on and buttoned it then left her room.

Harry and Sirius arrived at Avalon and met with Lancelot, Galahad, and Gawain. Lancelot and three Knights would be in the tent. Galahad, Gawain and the others would be near the Apparation point. When the Delacours arrived, four Knights would wait and watch at the Apparation point. The other would move into the woods to a staging area, they would all be invisible and remain that way until trouble started. They would use knives, swords, and bows to take out the Death Eaters. This was not a capture mission. It was killing mission. The object was to kill and do it quickly, and then kill the next one, and the next until it was over. The briefing was over and each had their assignment. Harry's was to protect the Delacours with Sirius, Lancelot and the Knights assigned to the tent.

"Sirius, let's go outside and talk a bit. I have something to get off my chest, and I need your shoulder to cry on. So be a good Godfather and listen please."

They went to the garden and sit near a beautiful fountain then Harry turned to Sirius.

"Sirius, I've been unfair to you and ask for your forgiveness. I couldn't wait to get you free and almost went bonkers worrying about you. Then when I saw you, everything came rushing back from my previous life. There we had some time together, and I wanted much more. I wanted to live with you and learn more about my parents and the Marauders, and mostly I wanted away from the Dursleys. However, that was not to be, Dumbledore saw to that. He made you a virtual prisoner at Grimmauld Place for nearly two years. You were bitter at times, and I don't blame you for that, I would have been also. Then I had a vision that Voldemort had you in the Department of Mysteries and through his eyes, I saw you being tortured.

"Hermione tried to convince me it was a setup, but I wouldn't listen. Five others and I went to rescue you. Hermione was right it was a trap and the six of us held off 12 Death Eaters. Then you and others arrived, and I watched as you fell through the Veil of Death. A fucking Stunner from Bellatrix hit you, an ex-Auror. I went nuts and ended up trying to Crucio her, having chased her to the Atrium. Then Dumbledore, in all his glory, arrived and fought Voldemort to a standstill. However, Voldemort possessed me and I wanted to die. Then I thought of my parents and friends and forced him out. When it was over, I blamed myself for your death, and then I blamed Bellatrix, Dumbledore, and finally Voldemort.

"Then I thought over what happened several times, reviewing my memory of that night. My conclusion was that it was that yes, the rest of us was at fault but the primary reason you died was you. You screwed around not taking Bella seriously. You laughed and taunted her like a fool. She did not throw one Unforgivable your way. A simple Stunner sent you through the Veil. Moreover, the fact was that you could have easily sidestepped or shielded it if you had been paying attention. That's when I began to resent you Sirius and for the next several months that grew. Then I began to doubt you cared about me or anything else.

"Then at the beach when you got cocky, it really pissed me off. My first thought was here we go again. However, the more I thought about things the more I came to the realization that you are a different Sirius, just as I am a different Harry. I also thought about how I have kept a certain distance between us. My conclusion is that it isn't fair to either of us. You're my godfather and my father's best friend. I want us to get to know each other. I want you alive, well, and happy as much as I want the same things for me. Unless I can stop it, a war is coming again. So help me God, if you are killed by screwing around I'll bring you back and do it myself. There are times for fun and games but a battle is not one of those. You know as well as I do that to survive you must have your head in the game and not screw around. Padfoot, it's kill or be killed, and if you can't do that then you need to do something else. They will be coming for me. I'm either number one or two on Voldmort's hit list.

"I cannot kill him until he has a body and all of his Horcruxes are destroyed. After the World Cup going after them is the next priority. There was one in the house at Grimmauld Place. Ragnok will need your permission to take it. It is an old locket, which once belonged to Slytherin. Your brother died while taking it and asked Kreacher to destroy the thing, Kreacher can't but the Goblins can. When that one is taken care of only Voldemort, and a snake are left, so we kill the snake then him."

Sirius was stunned by what Harry said, but he took it to heart. He did want to get to know Harry, and now he knew why Harry did not really warm up to him. Yes, Harry joked and pranked, but seemed to hold back and hardly ever ask him for advice.

"Pup, I can understand your feelings, and I must have been stupid. I was a fully qualified Auror and there things you never forget. Not messing around in battle is one of them. I can imagine if Mad Eye was there, he was furious at me. If you agree, I think we should work on this and get past it. You're right about me needing a life, but that can come after the war."

"Absolutely not, the war could drag on for years that you would lose. I'm not saying rush out and find someone, or anything similar. However, let it happen if it comes along Sirius. Give it a chance, surely you know decent women your age. Well maybe not, but there must be some out there somewhere, and perhaps one could put up with you, mutt." Harry said and grabbed Sirius in a hug.

"I keep telling you I'm a Grim not a mutt."

They left for the World Cup campground with Lancelot and four Knights; Sir Bors, Fray, and Henry accompanied them. Lancelot and Bors would be visible and go with Harry and Sirius respectively. Fray and Henry would stay invisible and each took different routes through the campground. They would get the lay of the land and listen for anything out of the ordinary. They would meet at the Apparation area at 11:30 a.m. Their tent sat on a rise and had a decent but not great view of the campground and stadium. The stadium was about 250 yards to the left of the entrance. The woods were about 150 yards on the right. The vendors Harry remembered were between them and the entrance about 100 yards from them to the first one. The nearest tent was about 50 yards away. Harry called Dobby and asked him to put up the Pendragon, Potter, and Delacour flags at 1:30.

During his walk, Harry saw the Weasley tent. He had mixed emotions about them, but decided he would play it by ear, since he wanted to see the twins. He would invite them to meet Padfoot, André, Fleur and the Knights. He and Lancelot checked the stadium and the top box where Harry and Sirius would be setting. Lancelot picked a place for him, and three Knights would be guarding Harry and the Delaccours. They went to the Apparation point and met the others.

"Harry, we saw nothing out of the ordinary, but I heard they're expecting over 100,000 here with nearly one-fourth coming today. It is a zoo and will only get worse."

"I agree so we'll use knives, swords, and archers as much as possible. Shit, Lancelot what is the accurate range of the bows?"

"About 125 to 150 meters, King Harry."

"What do you lot to think? Two at the top of the stadium, and the others in trees scattered around the area. Can the arrows remain invisible until they hit a live target?" Harry asked.

"Yes to both questions, we were here before the tents started going up and staked it out. We can cover the most likely places for trouble assuming they go after the Muggles first. If they get in the tent areas it will have to be hand-to-hand." Lancelot said.

"Last time they did that and started several fires. Don't worry about the fires, kill the bastards wearing the masks and black robes with hoods first. Remember the silver mask marks an inner circle member, white is a soldier, and a black mask indicates a new recruit. There may also be some unmarked ones, which may join the battle. They won't be in the Death Eaters robes, and neither will Crouch Jr. I'll have a wand with a trace on it, so we can track him easier. It needs to go into the back pocket of whoever sits in front of him. Either that or a way needs to be found to drop it in front of him. Perhaps bumping into someone where he is sitting and a wand falls near him feet?"

"King Harry, that's doable and easier than slipping a wand in a pocket and not getting caught." Sir Bors said.

"Then let's do that." Harry replied as they heard the crack of Apparation.

Harry knew there were four guards around the Delacour's as he and Sirius walked towards them. Fleur and André walked towards the two men with wands still in their hands.

"I see that you made it, Deputy Minister." Sirius said.

"Siri, I am Minister now."

"Congratulations you old warhorse."

The password phrases were given and correct. Fleur reached Harry's left side and took his hands as they walked the short distance to the Avalon tent. Once inside Fleur placed a lip lock on Harry that curled his toes.

"Hey you two, tone it down before you set the tent on fire." Sirius said.

After breaking the kiss to catch his breath Harry retorted.

"Jealousy gets you nowhere. Go find your own lady, maybe she will be hard up enough to kiss even you. Surely, one out there likes mutts. Now where were we, Fleur?" Harry asked as he kissed her again.

Dobby served lunch then popped to Knockturn Alley, and bought a cheap used wand and brought it to Harry. Harry tested the wand and it worked. He put a Tracking Charm on it, and then he transfigured 10 pebbles into small globes not much larger than a large marble. He used a combination of charms and spells to indicate direction and distance from the globe to the wand. He kept one and gave the other nine to Lancelot. After showing Lancelot how they worked and what the different colors or flashes meant. A command of activate caused the globe to seek the wand, deactivate stopped it. One charm would cause the globe to warm and vibrate, which indicated the wand was within a one mile radius of the globe.

By using his custom wand, Harry figured the globes would work for five years. They did not need to last forever just one or two years. He wouldn't need it at all if things worked according to plan. However, worst case planning and solutions for things that could go wrong was prudent. Harry and Fleur, with four Knights walked around the campsite holding hands. Harry saw Seamus and Dean, so he walked towards them.

Just as he and Fleur were passing Dean Harry turned to Fleur.

"Don't you think it's a damn shame when you are so unpopular that even your dorm mates won't say hello, Fleur?" Harry asked.

"Harry?" Dean asked.

"Hi, Dean, Seamus, I would like to introduce you to my betrothed Lady Fleur Delacour. Fleur, this is Dean Thomas and Seamus Finnigan. They are two of my four dorm mates." Harry said.

Dean kissed the back of Fleur's hand while Seamus stuttered until Dean elbowed him in the stomach, and then he did the same.

"She does have a certain effect doesn't she? And, yes guys, I know I'm the luckiest bloke on the planet. How has your summer been? Have you heard anything from the others?" Harry asked.

"It's not been to bad, Harry, we played some Muggle football and watched it on the telly. Neither of us have heard from any of the others. Rumor has it that Neville is working on his own greenhouse. He sure is a big help in Herbology." Dean said.

"I haven't heard from anyone but Nev, and he is working on his greenhouse. He says that he also has gotten a new wand and is in the process of reviewing his last three years of books. You lot take care, and Seamus, I'm pulling for the Irish, but their Chasers had better be good. Krum is a hell of a Seeker, possibly even better than I am. Ha-he, as if I could keep up with a professional Seeker. Later." Harry said as he and Fleur left the two boys.

After Harry and Fleur were out of sight Seamus turned to Dean.

"Damn, Dean, she looks even better in person than on the picture in the Daily Prophet. Harry must have grown 5" or more, he looks better and seems to be a lot more confident." Seamus said.

"Seamus, you'd be confident too if you had the Pendragon House as your protector. Mate I'm warning you, do not make comments about that lady. If it gets back to Harry, you'll be in deep shit. Chances are that Weasley will screw up as usual and run his mouth. I wonder what makes him so damn jealous of Harry. Sure, Harry has money but doesn't flaunt it. We all have what Harry wants the most and that is parents and family. Except for the Quidditch Pitch, he wants nothing to do with all the fame he has. What he gets on the pitch, he damn sure earns, he has played for three years now and has been in the hospital all three years. And everyone but Ron seems to know Harry hates his fame and this Boy-Who-Lived crap." Dean said.

"Dean, you're right about Harry on all counts, for once. Now, let's go get souvenirs before the mob gets here." Seamus said as he drags Dean to the vendors.

Harry and Fleur went to the souvenir area and Harry bought the best Omnioculars for Fleur, Sirius, André, and himself. He liked the zoom and 30-minute recording feature. They were a lot better than his old ones. They sat outside the tent, drank Butterbeer, and talked.

"Fleur, André, Sirius, do any of you know of a charm that enhances your ability to see in the dark?" Harry asked.

"No, Harry, but in Latin 'see in the dark' translates to 'tenebris videre' or 'animadverto in atrum'." Fleur said. "Tenebris videre is literally 'see in the dark' where as 'animadverto in atrum' can either be 'see in the dark' or 'notice in the dark', depending on the translator of course."

"Thanks, Fleur, I'll try them both later after it gets dark. If our Omnioculars could be charmed to let us see in the dark at a distance it would help a lot." Harry said.

"It definitely would." André said and Sirius nodded his head in agreement.

"That is a weakness that we no longer have, King Harry. No we can't see at long distance as those things can, but we can see clearly in the dark." Lancelot said.

"Lancelot, I'm Harry Potter here, not King Harry." Harry said.

"Only when others are around, Sire." Lancelot said with a smile.

Harry Transfigured to sticks into two pairs of glasses with clear lenses. Then he charmed one pair using the incantation 'tenebris videre' and the other using 'animadverto in atrum'.

'Hermione, you had better hold onto your socks in Charms and Transfiguration, because there will be no more holding back for me.' Harry thought.

André and Sirius talked Harry into getting out his guitar and play some music. It wasn't until Fleur joined them that he consented. He played four guitar instrumentals then Fleur asked him to sing. The first song he sung was 'Loving You' by Elvis. That drew a small crowd, the he got Fleur to join him in "Unchained Melody' and the crowd grew. Harry saw Dead and Seamus in the crowd and sung 'Danny Boy' for them. He and Fleur ended up singing for over and hour. Their last two songs were 'If You Love Me Let Me Know', and "I Will Always Love You'. They got a high spirited round of applause when they finished especially from the younger wizards, although there was a fair number of all ages represented in the audience.

Unknown to Harry there were several Hogwarts students who had seen and heard him and Fleur, including Lavender Brown. The fact Harry played and sang would be all over school before the welcome feast even started. He would handle it when the time came it was in the paper so their betrothal was well known. However, the singing part would be news. The truth was that Harry and Fleur enjoyed singing together. Moreover, surprisingly the audience didn't bother them as they kept their eyes on each other.

They ate dinner and sat out front again four of the Knights stood guard, one on each corner of the ground they had claimed. In the tent area, half of the eight were visible and outside the tent. The other four were invisible and ready to act if needed. Lancelot was with Harry or nearby constantly. Sir Kay stayed near Fleur but not obtrusively so. While none of the wizards liked it, they decided it was necessary. They went to bed at 10:00 p.m. They young couple had a long goodnight kiss that one day would be in their own bed.

World Cup Campground August 19, 1994

Harry and Fleur met in the tent's sitting room at 5:45 a.m. The tent had a large sitting room, dining room, a kitchen, plus six bedrooms with bath, including showers, and a guest toilet or loo. It wasn't a palace, villa, or a home, but it was much more than sufficient. With Lancelot in the lead and Sir Kay behind them, they ran for 45 minutes. When they returned to the tent after stretching, they did their cardio exercises. After a shower, they had a healthy breakfast. After not quite two weeks, even Sirius was eating healthy and enjoying it. His eyes still had somewhat of a haunted look, but he was a lot better than before Harry got him away from Grimmauld Place. Sirius had given two notes to Dobby to take to Ragnok. One gave Ragnok permission to enter the house and take the locket, by force if necessary. The second was to Kreacher directing him to give Ragnok the locket and explained the Goblins could destroy it as Regulus wanted.

Unknown to Harry, Ragnok asked Kreacher to take him to the place Regulus got the locket and died while doing it. He took 50 Goblins with him and after retrieving the replacement locket, the Goblins turned the lake into solid rock. Ragnok sealed the entry to the lake and put up a plaque that read:

In honor of Regulus Arcturus Black.

He died with honor on this site in 1979 at the age of 18 years.

He died attempting to defeat Voldemort.

May his soul rest in everlasting peace.

"Kreacher, Lord Black directed me to give you this in the hopes that you would wear it." Ragnok said as he handed Kreacher a small package.

Harry checked the charmed glasses and the ones that had the 'tenebris videre' Charm worked the best. Harry Transfigured enough glasses for the archers and anyone else that thought they might need them. After their breakfast, the four wizards and their guards walked around the campground. Harry drifted them over to the Weasley's tent. Fortunately, the first Weasleys he ran into was Fred and George. Harry introduced Fleur, André, Sirius, Sir Lancelot, Sir Bors, Sir Thomas, and Sir Kay and asked them to meet him at the Pendragon tent in an hour. Bill and Charlie came out of the tent, and George introduced them. They seemed nice enough and Harry invited them to the Pendragon tent for lunch. Then the foursome moved on leaving Fred and George to wonder why Harry had not even asked about Ron.

"I think Ronniekins is in deep shit with Harrykins, bro." Fred said.

"Methinks you're right, bro. his frigging jealousy may have caught up with him." George said.

"Probably so, and Harry had grown enough to take Ron out I do believe. And the four Knights with them were surely looking for a fight and made no bones about it, George."

"Harry sure can pick them can't he, Fred. Fleur looks good but she was also ready for a fight."

"Bro, have you gone blind or something, 'looks good' is a gross understatement. Beautiful, gorgeous, stunning, are more like it. And, she only has eyes for Harrykins and damn sure leaves no doubt about that. When she wasn't looking at him, she was scanning the area, and he was doing the same. I know Mum thinks she's too old for him but really, George, when he's 30, she would be 32 or 33. So what?"

"You of all people should know that Mum can't see in front of her nose when it comes to some things, Fred."

"We can tell Dad what we suspect and let him deal with Mum, but, George, I have a gut feeling those two can be damn dangerous if pissed off. Harry changed, he even carries himself different, and it isn't just that he has grown. His eyes have a hard look that wasn't there before. Let's find Dad."

They found Arthur in the tent talking to Bill and Charlie. They told him what they saw and felt. Ron and Ginny listened until the finished. When they did he snorted.

"Ronniekins, I'm going to say this only once. If you screw with him, he will bury you, if not him, she will, and if not her the Lancelot or one of the others damn sure will. This is not the Harry you know he doesn't even look the same. He's a good 5" inches taller and probably weighs 25 to 30 pounds more, and he damn sure isn't fat. Fleur floats and I mean that literally. If she isn't looking at him, she's looking for trouble, and you can bet your ass, she is ready for it. I won't mention the Knights being dangerous, because everyone knows that they are. I suggest that you remember two things little Ron. First, this family owes Harry a Life Debt, and second he is under the protection of Pendragon House. Now if you want to screw around with the likes of Arthur Pendragon, Myrddin Emrys, Lancelot, Gwain, and Galahad you do it. But do it the hell away from me and Fred." George said.

"You think that all we've heard and read about them is real boys?" Arthur asked.

"Yes, Dad, we do, and Harry is right in the middle of it. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if he was the one that signed the Marriage Contract. There is no doubt in my mind that they love each other with all their hearts. And, before you go off the deep end and put your foot in your mouth, Ronald. He is and emancipated youth, Head of the House of Potter and is now Lord Potter." Fred told them.

"He also acts like it. It was kind of like watching a beast of prey with its mate, looking relaxed but ready to strike. And I don't know why, but he didn't mention Ron once." George said.

"Well, he's probably embarrassed because he lied to me in that letter he wrote saying he wasn't coming here. It said he had some American to shag. He was probably shagging that French…"

"Say something derogatory about her and die, Ron, because I will kill you where you sit. That's my future wife you're opening you mouth to speak about."

"Harry, don't kill him please. I need the practice. Little boy, say something foul about me and my future husband will not have a chance to kill you. I'll do it myself." Fleur said as her wand jumped into her hand and pointed between Ron's eyes.

"Sorry, we stopped by to invite Ron and Ginny to come to our tent with the others. But, I don't think that having Ron over is a good idea right now. Sir Kay would have had Ron dead before he finished what he was going to say. Ron, I never thought I'd ever say this to you, but I think that it is for the best if you stay the hell away from me. You'll live longer if you do. Ginny, you're welcome to come with the twins and the others if you want. George, Fred, some mutt wants to see you. He heard you had a certain map at one time that he helped author. By the way, guys my father was known as Prongs in school. Arthur, it's always good to see you. I hope Molly is well. This is Fleur, Fleur, this is Arthur and Ginny Weasley. You haven't been introduced to Ron, but I don't think that it is necessary now. Walk carefully, Ron, the Malfoy's didn't, one got an arm broken and the other got very dead." With that said, Harry and Fleur disappeared.

"Whoa, no sound Disapparation." George said.

"That wasn't Disapparation boys it was something else, and I'm not sure what. Fred, George, I think what you said earlier was spot on. You two go and do what you agreed to. Bill, Charlie, and Ginny will be there for lunch. I'll stay with Ron. We need to talk." Arthur told his children.

Fred and George went to Harry's tent, and Harry introduced them to Padfoot. Harry, Fleur, and André laughed when they bowed and paid homage to the master prankster. The three pranksters sat away from the others and whispered amongst themselves.

"Fred, George, before he corrupts you and gets you involved in a prank war that you can't possibly win ask him how well he's done against Fleur and I. It may save you some grief later. But when you get done plotting, I have some real work for you that could put Galleons in your pockets." Harry said.

Harry sat with his arm around Fleur and his senses heightened. He heard Sirius telling the twins some of the things the Marauders did at school, and what didn't work for them. The twins took what didn't work for the Marauders as a challenge that they could do something that the great ones could not. Bill, Charlie, and Ginny joined them about 15 minutes before lunch, and Harry introduced them to André and Sirius as well as the Knights who were visible. Over lunch, Harry asked if any of the other Weasleys had been charmed, and they said no. He told them about Severus and how he had changed, and that he was pissed at Dumbledore. Fred said that Molly had sent Dumbledore a Howler. That caused Harry to laugh, and he asked the twins to explain Molly's Howlers to those that hadn't heard one. Bill told them that every Professor at Hogwarts had come into the bank and had Compulsion and Loyalty Charms on them. The Goblins also suggested that they contact Tonks, Tonks, and Mitchell.

"It should be an interesting year at school with the Triwizard Tournament, and all that's going on." Harry said.

"Harry, how did you know about that? Dumbledore wants it kept secret?" Charlie asked.

"A Dragon told me. Hungarian Horntail I believe. Her name is Amanda. And, Charlie, she hinted that if you guys talked to them nice and with respect, they might do what you want them to. I do believe she said something about smelly two legs also. Sensitive creatures they are. As to what Bumbles may or may not want, screw him."

"Harry, no Yoda please, you just can't pull it off."

"Shut it, Sirius. Anyway, it's the First Task since you're scheduled to bring them over in mid November and the tournament doesn't start until Halloween. Does anyone want to bet on what the other tasks are, who will enter and who will win? Start a pool Fred, George. Use three sealed parchment, what two of the tasks are who the three or four champions are. In fact, you need to take book on how many champions there will be and what schools, then of course who the winner is. In addition, just so everyone here is on even footing originally it was the Quadwizard Tournament, and the charter hasn't been changed. Lets me know at school. I'd keep the price down to two Galleons a parchment and let people enter as often as they want. Winnings are split evenly between winners of course. Then charge maybe a sickle or two per parchment, for your trouble of collecting the bets and paying off. I'd be smart and let McGonagall or Flitwick hold and secure the money, unless you're confident in your Wards. Bill or I can place some if you want."

"Harry, you can do Wards?"

"Sure I can so can Fleur. You know, Bill, small things like alarms, a bit of pain like Crucio, then there is the quit the breathing things at the end it gives them time to back away. Of course, they have to go back through the pain things again. We usually use three or four depending on our mood. They get progressively more hurtful as you go in. you could make your trunk weigh a ton or so, but that may not be good in the castle when a strong Sticking Charm works just as well."

"That's pretty advanced magic for the third year, Harry."

"We like to read, and it's amazing what you can find when you get access to your family vault, that you should have when you turn eleven, Bill."

"I'd like to read those books."

"Can't do, Bill, family secret stuff and all that. I taught Fleur but she couldn't remember it until the betrothal. There is a bunch of magic you can learn, when you have access to over 25,000 books. And you spend hours training in a Time Chamber that gives you a day for each 10 minutes you spend in it isn't there, Fleur?"

"Yes, my Harry, that is if you don't mind the work."

'My Harry, damn I like the sound of that, feels good too.'

"Well my love, we did work hard and long hours, but it paid off didn't it."

"We did at that, my Harry." Fleur said, then leaned closer to Harry and whispered, "but do you think they really fell for the time chamber crapola?"

"Sure looks like it to me, especially Bill, shatt we tell them together?" Harry whispered back.

"Gotcha." Harry and Fleur chimed together.

"Time chamber, come on now. Can you imagine me working when I could be lying on a nude beach with my beautiful Fleur? Fred, George, I thought you two knew me better."

Sirius, who just took a drink of butterbeer, choked and sputtered as he tried to keep from spewing it over the table at the others. André just shook his head wondering what was true and what was not.

"Cuddled up naked in the moonlight with my Harry holding me versus work? Not even I am that dedicated to learning." Fleur said and leaned her head on his shoulder and whispered something.

"You're right, I did promise you a nap before dinner, my room or yours. Sorry you lot, enjoy yourselves but my lady wants what I promised." Harry said as he stood and offered her his hand.

They looked at the shocked faces sitting at the table and both burst out laughing.

"Harry, you said the twins wouldn't fall for that, but look you could burn yourself on their faces. I think we actually broke them this time."

"I didn't think they were so gullible, Fleur. You lot have just been pranked by the second-generation Marauders lead by Prongs Junior and Flower Lily. Now it's up to you to figure out which parts are true because we assure you that some are. Fred, you may want to close your mouth before something flies in that canyon. You know who my father was, but André is also a good prankster so Fleur comes by it naturally as well. Keep in mind if you ask him to join you guys and Sirius that their record against us leaves a lot to be desired by them. Ginny ask your older brothers to teach you mind magic, especially Occlumency."

"Ginny, my Harry is right your mind is an open book. Come to my room I have a pamphlet Harry wrote that will get you basic mental shields in a very short time." Fleur said.

"Gin, they're right. Snape scans most Gryffindors almost every class. That's why George and I learned." Fred said.

"Fred, he won't do it any longer. He was under Compulsion Charms just like your parents and Ron. You'll be amazed at the change in him. He's friendly and funny as the day is long. In addition, his Dark Mark was removed thanks to Bill, Ragnok and the Goblin healers. He is a good man guys, so give him a chance to prove it."

"Harry, you're not pulling that one on us. There is no way that's possible that's just too unbelievable."

"Fred, George, Harry's right. I was part of the team to remove that damn mark. Before we started, he apologized for his past behavior. Just before we put him under, he said 'it's time to kick Moldyshorts out of my like'. He knows he will be near the top of Voldemort's list if he returns. While we have no proof, the indications are that Voldemort uses the mark not only to call them but also to draw from their magical core. If he dies the marked ones will most likely either die or end up as Squibs." Bill told those in the tent.

"So, as his followers are killed, he actually grows weaker, Bill?"

"Yes, Harry, but even at that he is a powerful wizard."

"I wonder if the Death Eaters magic is aiding his spirit form. Surely, a spirit has no magical core. It may be able to take over someone then use their magic if they're a wizard. Nevertheless, until he possesses someone he is a wraith. Without the Death Eaters even possessing someone would give him no more power than the wizard he has possessed, damn that's confusing."

"Harry, you may be right though. In the last war as he gained followers, he definitely grew more powerful. We all saw that didn't we, Siri?" André said.

"Yes, even towards the end Dumbledore doubted that he could defeat Tom Riddle. And that old fool was actually helping Voldemort with his no kill policy."

"Well, Padfoot, I assure you the Hounds of Hell do kill and quite efficiently as well. Lancelot, how many Death Eaters are dead?"

"Forty-three S… Harry."

"There are 12 in Azkaban, I believe, and they are weak. If he draws very much from them, they will probably die. Therefore, he may be weaker than we think. However, we plan for the worst case not the best. Charlie, would you mind asking Arthur to join us for a while? I need to ask him something."

Charlie said he would and left the tent. He returned with Arthur about 10 minutes later. After introducing Arthur to the others Harry turned to him.

"Arthur, I need your permission for Fleur to secure some things that I'm about to say in Ginny's mind. Fleur will simply package it in a shield that will last until what I say becomes public or the shield is released. In addition to his love for Compulsion and Loyalty Charms Dumbledore regularly uses Legilimency on us. I don't trust the old bastard at all. Your shields as well as Bill and Charlie's are good enough to hear this."

"Harry, I don't doubt your word, but André, are you sure Fleur can do this safely?"

"Quite, she's part Veela and well trained in mind magic."

"Ginny?"

"Yes, Dad, I want to hear this, I think it affects us all."

Arthur gave his permission and Harry stood then Excalibur appeared and Harry's robes changed as did his appearance.

"Meet Harry King of Avalon, also known as Lord Potter, Son of Arthur Pendragon, Lord Emrys, and Lord Gryffindor. Arthur, I like your family a lot, but Ron walks on very thin ice with me. His jealous behavior of me must stop, he lost 5,000 Galleons in Ragnok's office. He will lose the rest if he keeps doing what he seems to do best. I wand and need friends and allies, but they must be willing to fight if it becomes necessary. That means I have to be able to trust them with my life and more importantly with Fleur's life as well. I'm sorry to say this but I cannot depend on Ron and Percy, and I have certain doubts about Molly because of her faith in Dumbledore."

"Harry, I had hoped the removal of the Compulsion Charms would have removed the jealousy as well, but it didn't. Ron, for whatever reason is jealous of everyone and everything that others have he even resents his brothers success. That probably hurts me the most because what they have they worked hard for and Ron cannot see that. Moreover, Percy is stuck in his own little world of order and rules he actually believes that will lead him to be Minister one day. They say being the middle and youngest are the most difficult for children, and I believe it's true."

"Arthur, I offer House Weasley the friendship and protection of House Pendragon and ask that House Weasley ally itself with House Pendragon." Harry said.

When Arthur said yes Harry relaxed a bit.

"I will protect Ron and Percy from others, but they really need to avoid me, unless they change. Arthur, I don't want to hurt them or anyone, for that matter, but too slight me is to slight all others, including King Arthur and the same goes for anyone under the King of Avalon's protection. One other small thing is that I, Harry James Potter forgives and nullify the Life Debt of House Weasley, there are no debts between friends and allies."

"Harry, that was not necessary or expected."

"I know, Arthur, but it is the right thing to do, and I meant what I said about debts between friends."

"So, when you're looking like this do we call you Your Majesty, Sire, or what?" Fred asked.

"In an informal setting it's Harry, in a formal meeting either of the other two will be alright. The Knights generally call me Your Majesty the first time we talk and Sire after that. However, you won't see me dressed like this often. It was necessary to bring your house under the Pendragon protection."

After Fleur sealed what Ginny had seen and heard in the tent, the Weasleys said goodbye and left for their tent. They had things to say to Ron. Harry changed back and they got an hour and a half long nap, as it could be a long night. After dinner, they walked to the stadium under guard. Harry saw winky and heard her tell someone that she was saving a seat for her master. She was one row back of the Bulgarian Minister was sitting at. Harry saw someone he wanted to say hi to on the far side of Winky, so he stepped over an empty seat and walked toward them. He slipped and bumped against a man on the first row dropping a wand that rolled back towards the second row and Crouch Jr. He excused himself and apologized to the Bulgarian in the man's native tongue. He said hello to Oliver Wood then returned to his seat, noticing that the wand was gone.

'Step 1 accomplished.' Harry thought.

Weasley tent after meeting with Harry

Meanwhile in the Weasley tent things were not going well for Ron. Ginny walked in, called him a jealous prat, and sent a Bat Bogey Hex at him that hit him in the face. It took 10 minutes of Bill and his Dad begging her to remove it before she did. Then the others started on him and calling him a jealous git was the kindest thing anyone called him. It was Bill and Charlie that got through to him.

"Harry, as you know, is a Parslemouth, which means he can speak to all reptiles. He gave me a suggestion on how to better control Dragons and has spoken to one. We know Dragons mind speak over long distances, and he could easily call one or more of them here. However, what impressed me most was that he did more advanced magic than I can, Ron. As part of a prank, he stated that he and Fleur had spent hours in a time chamber learning and practicing magic. He then laughed it off saying that time chambers don't exist, but that is only true in the Muggle world as Bill can tell you. He was in and out of my mind checking my mental shields before I could stop him. I felt him because he wanted me to. He only checked my shields and didn't try to enter. He wants you to stay away from him and Fleur. He admitted that he did not want to kill you but he would if you affront him or Fleur. Lancelot on the other hand has no such hesitation and seems to be looking for a reason to kill. Do not give them that reason, Ron, your jealousy has cost you a friend and 5,000 Galleons already. Don't let it cause you to give up your life as well." Charlie told his youngest brother.

"Ron, Charlie is right in what he said. The Muggle world don't have time chambers. However, the Goblin's do have time chambers. Harry is a Friend of Goblins, which would give him access if he asked. He is also Ragnok's favorite and the Goblin thinks of Harry like a son. Your outburst in his office didn't set well with him, short of pulling your wand that was probably the worst thing you could have done. Goblins have no jealousy and detest those who do. The wards on that tent are some of the best and most vicious I have ever seen. The usual anti-apparation, anti-portkey, warning, and intent detection are first. The others are keyed to the intent detection ward. If your intent is to harm, you will get sucked into at least one of four wards that cause pain. How you get out of those, I have no idea. Now, the real kicker, there is no magical signature on anything, which means André or Sirius did not put those wards up. That means Harry and or Fleur did. If they know how to ward like that, what else do they know? He is damn sure not at a third or fourth year level. Ron, when he mentioned you, I was watching his eyes. They went cold, ice cold, but had a fire behind them. You have pissed him off and the best thing you can do is stay away from him, unless he comes to you. And for heaven's sake keep you effing mouth shut for a change." Bill stated.

"He changed physically as well. That body shirt shows he's been working out." Ginny added.

"Little Gin-Gin notices Harry's body what is the world coming to? Now I have to wonder if what he said about lying on the beach with Fleur all naked and stuff is true or not. He couldn't learn that type of warding in two months without a time chamber. But, he would also have time for the beach as well as working like he said. However, you guys missed an important thing Harrykins doesn't walk, talk, or act like a 14 year old. And, no 14 year old I know of looks with love at a woman the way Harry looks at Fleur. I believe him when he indicated that an insult to her is a death sentence."

"Fred is right, for the second time in his life." George retorted and then the banter began between the twins.

1994 – 422nd Quidditch World Cup

The World Cup match went pretty much as Harry remembered. Mullet, Troy, and Moran the Irish Chasers scored with impunity. Zograf the Bulgarian Keeper was grossly out classed and had little or no help from his Chasers Ivanova, Dimitov, and Levski. The Bulgarian Beaters Volkov and Vulchanov might as well been on vacation as ineffective as they were. It was quite apparent that the Bulgarians were a one-man team, and they were too heavy for Krum to carry.

Harry smiled as Krum went into his Wronski Feint and Lynch plowed into the ground. The Irish Leprechauns taunted the Veela mascots which stood as a group and flipped them a bird then sat back down and smiled. The game progressed and got rougher, Lynch plowed into the ground a second time.

"You would think he would learn." Harry said to no particular person.

Harry thought Krum should have seen and caught the Snitch at least three times before he did and ended the game. The final score was 170 to 160 the Irish Chasers had put the game out of reach scoring 17 – 1 against the Bulgarians. The foursome from the King of Avalon's tent left before the trophy presentation. The magical orphanages in England and France had just made a half million Galleons each but didn't know it yet. Harry had placed a 20,000 Galleon bet that the Irish would win but Krum would catch the Snitch. At 47 to 1 odds and won 940,000, he would add another 60,000 to that and round it up to one million. The money would come through Tonks, Tonks, and Mitchell to keep his name out of the papers. One of the guards, invisible above the top row of seats remained to watch Winky and Crouch Jr.

Back at the King of Avalon tent, they prepared for battle. Lancelot and Sir Kay would remain with two other guards while the rest went to nearby trees and prepared their bows. They could hear the celebration going on all around the campsite. Just after 1:30 a.m., the celebration turned to screams as the Death Eaters appeared. The first five Death Eaters fell with arrows in their necks in less than that many seconds. Harry quickly changed into the King of Avalon and faded to the Death Eaters with the Sword of Gryffindor in his right hand. He swung it backhanded and lobed off a head, continuing his turn, he slashed another opening up his stomach. He flipped backwards as he felt an incoming hex, which struck a Death Eater, who was now in front of Harry.

Harry's custom wand appeared in his left hand, and he fired three Reducto Curses and three more went down with holes in their throats. It would take them several minutes to bleed out. Suddenly, Lancelot appeared at his side.

"Sire, you are not supposed to be here." Lancelot said.

Harry just smiled and retorted.

"As if I would miss this fight, I think not."

The Hounds of Hell now had the Death Eaters surrounded and isolated from the campers. The battle was over in minutes as Death Eater heads fell to the ground with masks still in place.

They heard someone scream and when they turned around they saw the Dark Mark high above the wooded area. This time there were no Death Eaters to disappear since they all lay dead on the ground. Voldemort had just lost 26 more, three of which were from his inner circle. When Minister Fudge arrived, he almost got sick at the sight of the blood, some of which still flowed from headless bodies.

"Minister Fudge, we missed the one that set off the dark mark. He apparently made it to the Apparation point undetected. However, there are 26 more Death Eaters here. I claim their fortunes by the right of conquest. It will be given to charities of my choosing and timing."

"Thank you, Sire, you and your med have done more to decimate the ranks of the Death Eaters than anyone, including Dumbledore."

"Minister Fudge, that complement was a nice thing to say, at least up to the last word. Tell me please, what Dumbledore has done from the beginning of the last war until today. His excuse for not being here will be that he was needed at Hogwarts because the students return in 10 days. He is probably sitting in his bony ass wringing his hands, saying these dead ones should be given a 50th chance. We should give them a chance to do what, kill, rape, torture, or worse? These 26 are out of the fight forever, and I hope becoming a Death Eater is the thing wizards want to do the least. Will you be at the school to announce the Triwizard Tournament? If so I'll send Lancelot, Galahad, and Gawain to talk to you first."

"I will indeed, and will not ask how you know of the Triwizard Tournament, King Harry."

"The answer is simply that I have my ways as you have yours. Goodnight Minister I leave this in your capable hands." Harry said and faded back to the tent.

King of Avalon Tent

Harry found his arms full of Veela then she kissed him deeply, so much so he swore he could feel his toes curl. When she finally let him go, she looked him over with a critical eye then stood at his left side.

"Pup, damn it, you were supposed to stay here with us."

"I can't ask the Knights to do anything that I'm not willing to do myself. If I am to lead then I must lead and not sit on my ass in the background safe and sound. Arthur didn't. Merlin didn't, but Dumbledore did until he was to ashamed not to fight Grindlewald. However, he didn't learn a thing, he had Voldemort twice or more and let the bastard get away. I get a chance to put a sword, wand, or even my hands on Tom Riddle, I'll kill him or die trying. But I will not let others put their lives on the line while I sit in the shadows."

"Siri, my Harry is right, and you know it. He is all right and we need to sleep and go home. Papa, if you need me, I will be in Harry's room."

"Fleur…"

"Hush and come to bed, Harry."

"Yes dear."

"André, the boy is whipped already, and they aren't even engaged."

"One day you will learn mutt, discretion is the better part of valor when it comes to women, especially Veela. He is smart, not whipped as you say."

In Harry's bedroom, Fleur stripped down to shorts and a t-shirt. He stripped to his boxers and a t-shirt. They got in the queen-sized bed, she kissed him again, then turned her back and put his arm across her waist. It took Harry a while to get his mind slowed down then cleared enough to drift off to sleep.

'If this is what I get for returning from a fight, I need to fight more often. This is nice. I hope my blood doesn't go south. Shit, I shouldn't have thought that.' Harry thought as he tried to scoot his hardness away from Fleur's butt.

She scooted back against it, and that didn't help his blood flow one little bit. He couldn't see her face, so he didn't see the smile. She damn well knew what she was doing to him and if her panties got soaked so what. They were betrothed and had certain rights short of making love, which would wait until their wedding night. Fleur loved to read and she knew there were things they could do short of penetration that could satisfy their needs. However, they would not come this night they had time for such things later.

Rita Skeeter foolishly had tried to interview Lancelot. She soon found his sword pressing into her neck just short of breaking the skin.

"Foolish woman if it were not for King Harry's plans for you, you would be dead. However, write one more lie about Harry Potter, or anyone under the protection of King Arthur and House Pendragon, and I will gut you like the pig you are. Then take my punishment from the King. Now leave my sight before I forget my word given to my King." Lancelot said in a menacing tone.

Rita ran like a rabbit.

Lancelot talked to Percival Smythe and answered his questions. The next day's Daily Prophet should sell out in less than an hour.

AN: So as I stated a lot of things have happened since I last updated. The first thing that happened is that I moved to a new state. Second is that my computer blue screened and I lost everything so I had to start from scratch. Once I got everything back again I had already moved and I didn't have internet until recently. I'm sorry for all of you who have had to wait for so long.