Unexpected

Chapter Twenty Two: So Close

Fleur and Harry spent the next three hours talking, laughing and telling each other about their life before Hogwarts.

So far, Harry had told her all about Ron, Hermione & Ginny (Leaving the part out that Ron was a Pure blood. For, Harry knew that there must be a list with names of all Pure Blood families in one book or another) Fleur had also told Harry about her life, friends & Family. About how she and Dumbledore always ate some freaky new invention every summer and would end up in St. Mungos at least thrice in their vacations.

Harry felt quiet bad that he wasn't being completely honest with her. But again, who knew she was also being honest with him? After all, he had caught that guilty look in her eyes a couple of times before and had assumed that he was not the only one keeping secrets. And on the other hand it would also ruin the perfect plan Dumbledore and Harry had made together. Which would mean that Harry would have to return the moment Hogwarts students realized that a time traveler had come to visit the past. It would also possibly mean the end of his friendship with James, Sirius, Remus and Fleur.

Harry shuddered and shook his head. Nope He thought Not risking that.

After what seemed to be another hour of chatter and questions, Fleur asked Harry if he would like to go out for a walk. Harry, after checking the clock agreed with Fleur after making her promise they would return back in an hour or so. 

"Of course we will Harry!" Fleur exclaimed, grabbing her coat and motioning for Harry to follow her. "We have to wake Lily and James, remember?" "Oh! Yeah" Harry muttered, feeling a pang of disappointment as he realized that he only had a few moments with Fleur.

The pair of them opened the doors and walked outside keeping a close eye on their surroundings. Once or Twice, Filch had caught them and was just about to give them detentions when Harry showed him the piece of Parchment Madam Pomfrey had signed to allow them to stay out of bed for the night. And  Filch would walk away, looking a bit disappointed. Fleur turned towards Harry and smiled. "You're a life saver 'Arry" She giggled, using her fake French Accent. Harry blushed and muttered something about the weather. "Yeah" Fleur replied, looking a bit uneasy. 

Once outside, the two of them kept walking in the garden making sure to pass each other comments frequently. Twice Fleur pointed out that the red roses were beautiful. And thrice Harry pointed out that they had thorns. Fleur frowned at him. "Bilmey Harry, what's wrong with you?" She asked touching his arm ever so slightly and making him blush. "Nothing" Harry murmured, looking away quickly so that she would not notice him getting red.

After what seemed to be an eternity, Fleur suddenly slipped her hand into Harry's. Harry jumped a bit in shock, but quickly regained himself and squeezed her back as to let her know he was not complaining. And then he had them.What do you call 'em? Dogs.....No......Peacocks?.....No......Cats? Absolutely no!....Butterflies? Yes, He had them. 'Butterflies' all in his stomach, making it flip and flop and do all sort of tricks in mid air. For a moment Harry wondered if he had just been in a circus, But shook his head. The feeling was so weird that he was sure it would take a lot of time to get used to him. But again if it meant Fleur's hand in His' then he was not complaining! Not at all!

Harry was so busy in his thoughts that he didn't even notice that Fleur was standing next to him. Close. She leaned in a bit to let Harry know what she wanted him to know. Her lips parted a bit, making her look like a fallen angel in moonlight. She walked a little closer to him and placed a finger on his lips. Then slowly, very slowly she started leaning in. 

But Harry shook his head. "No" He whispered pushing her away gently. "Why?" She asked, a look of confusion and hurt crossing across her face. "I mean not here, somewhere else" He spoke softly and dragged her inside the castle. 

And finally, still panting from their long run Harry turned Fleur around and pulled her close to him.

And they kissed.