"Y-your joking… tell me you are joking, this is one of those famous Marauder pranks right?" The Death Eater, he was inconsequential enough that Harry had never bothered learning his name, begged.
"No, I am not joking, and I fail to see what the problem is."
"You are leaving us!" another wailed, earning eye rolls from those closest to the teen.
The boy-who-lived let out a sigh, silently wondering if Snape went through this every year, before replying to the man. "I am going on vacation, which means I will be back."
"But when !? How will we reach you!? What will we do until then!?"
Emerald-eyes stared back at the crazed adult for a moment, earning a wince of embarrassment. "Well, I suppose I will just have to give you all homework then. To be honest I was originally content with just letting you spend your summer as you wanted but clearly I cannot trust you all to do this…"
Said statement promptly earned the man glare from virtually the entire room, and more than a few muttered death threats from adults who had not done 'homework' in decades.
"I made up assignments to be done in the next year or so but instead they will be for the summer. I expect each of them to be accomplished before I return. Should an emergency arise I trust one of my inner circle will be able to handle it, that being Padfoot, Moony, or Severus."
A knowing grin from the two Marauders had the blonde Malfoy wincing slightly. He already had the suspicion that due to his own 'punishment' he would be the one actually babysitting the other adults, "Perhaps my Lord it might be better if someone else were selected? Perhaps with a bit more etiquette?"
Seeming to think it over for a few seconds the boy gave a thoughtful hum, "Very well, add Narcissa and Bellatrix to that list as well."
Said women gave very dangerous smirks, causing the men to pale even further.
"As I said, I trust a room full of adults can handle themselves for a month and a half without me looking over their shoulders. The only contact I will be having is with the one currently on vacation with me, which will be my closest friend at first. Afterwards I understand there is a…" the boy paused to let out a sigh, earning snickers from his godparents, " schedule of who will be taking her place a week at a time."
"There is my Lord," Hermione happily called out, as she had been the one to make said plan. "We had to make sure everyone was included, and there is a lot of us after all."
"I am aware…" he muttered.
With that the boy, and his mysterious white-haired companion that the various Death Eaters had learned not to ask about activated their Portkey and vanished.
"So, Hermione… when is my turn for a week-long sex marathon with Harry?" Ginny innocently inquired from nearby.
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A soft knocking at her door earned the attention of Fleur Delacour as she called out for them to enter.
"Hello Fleur."
Smiling, the older sister paused in what she was packing into a suitcase and pulled her sister into a hug for a few moments before releasing the hold. "Gabbie, how are you feeling?"
The slight shrug that the girl responded with earned a frown from the other, and a gesture for her to take a seat.
"What is wrong?"
"I just…" the preteen faltered before giving another shrug, "I am just being silly…"
Fleur shook her head, "Then you should tell me what it is, I could go for some silliness."
Taking a deep breath the younger sister plunged forward, "I am already missing you and you have not even gone on your vacation yet."
A soft smile appeared on the former Champion's face without her realizing it as she thought of the week she had alone with her love. "It will not be for long Gabbie, besides I hear you have been getting along with Luna, Ginny, and Hermione."
Gabrielle nodded, "I have… it just isn't the same."
"Well I will be back before you know it, besides I haven't even left yet, and still wont for a few weeks."
"I know…"
There was a certain tone of defeat that gave Fleur pause, "That isn't what is wrong. I know you Gabbie, just tell me."
"I don't want you to be upset…"
The elder took a seat next to her sister, "I promise I won't be, so tell me."
"Everyone is getting a week with Harry… except me."
Fleur gave a soft chuckle, earning a frowning pout from the other girl. "Gabbie not everyone is getting a week, only a few of us are and besides you aren't quite old enough for that kind of relationship yet."
"B-but I know how…"
Holding up a hand the teenager silenced the other girl, "I know you understand the mechanics Gabbie but it is more than that, there needs to be a connection. Harry has enough casual relationships at school that he does not need another. I want you to choose someone to fall in love with when you are ready for that."
"But I am "
Shaking her head Fleur rose to continue packing, "The fact you are whining about it means you are not . This isn't a game Gabbie, it is a major step and I don't think you are emotionally ready for it."
As she sorted through another handful of outfits the younger girl broke the silence once more, "Could… could you help me then?"
"Help you with what?"
" Being ready, help me grow up. Mama wasn't going to and papa…" She trailed off, both falling silent once more at the feelings that such memories brought back. "Take me with you? Please?"
Fleur shook off the memories before turning once more to the pleading girl, "Gabbie, this isn't a vacation like you are used to."
"I-I know, but I can be grown up I promise!"
"Gabbie…"
" Please Fleur? I won't get to see him for over a month and who knows what school will be like."
The older bit her lip, she liked spending time with her younger sister but this was supposed to be just a week for her and Harry, one where they could spend half the time in bed if they wanted to. She certainly couldn't do such things with her baby sister hanging around. But at the same time she knew that despite making a few friends the younger girl was still in a very emotionally vulnerable time in her life. Leaving her alone for a week sent a painful jolt to her heart.
"I will… ask Harry okay?"
Gabrielle gave a cheerful exclamation before tackling her sister with a hug, missing the disappointed expression forming on the other's face.
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