Sirius Black frowned down at the letter sent to him by his godson, apparently some French arse by the name of Delacour was attempting to coerce the teen into buying his two daughters as wives, something the Black Lord could tell was rather upsetting to the boy.
A shiver rolled down his spine, Harry was easily one of the kindest, and most forgiving, people he had ever met… but when he was truly furious it was damn right terrifying.
"Something wrong Padfoot?" the man's best friend called out as he strolled into the room with two steaming cups of coffee, one immediately being offered to the Animagus.
With a nod of gratitude, the cup was taken and sipped on, "A bit yeah, some prat is trying to convince pup to buy up his daughters."
Moony began coughing a bit, before turning wide eyes onto his friend, "I'm sorry, did you say buy !?"
"Yup, pup thinks it has to do with the girls being Veela. Either way the old man sounds like a royal piece of trash."
"Agreed… what's he going to do?"
Sirius gave a light shrug, "He was asking for some info on the laws and procedures behind it, probably to screw the bastard over."
"He would still have to buy them though… right?"
A loud sigh of defeat escaped the former convict, "Yeah… at least at first. I mean annulling the contract afterwards should be fairly easy with the right wording but still… I know how much he hates shit like this."
"Almost makes me feel sorry for the father." Remus noted, before seeing the slight smirk forming on the other man's face.
" Almost. "
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"Lord Potter" Gabrielle Delacour greeted with a giggle as she curtsied daintily.
"Lady Delacour, it is wonderful to see you again." he replied with a flourished bow of his own, earning another giggle from the young girl.
"My sister is doing some last-minute preparations, I have been asked to keep you company." The truth was she had been asked to do more than that. Her papa had briefly talked to her an hour prior and advised her to act her best towards him.
"Your sister may be marrying Lord Potter in the near future. If you are kind to him perhaps he will marry you as well, so that you can continue seeing your sister." Gabrielle wasn't a fool, she knew that her sister and father were having problems, and if forced to make a choice she would choose Fleur over her parents any day of the week. This meant that she had to do her best.
"And I could not ask for anyone better."
"Would you like to sit?"
The boy nodded, before taking a spot on the couch. A moment later the younger girl took a seat as well, right next to him.
"I noticed you are dressed up as well tonight Lady Delacour."
She nodded with a bright smile, "I wanted to look my best for your arrival."
"Seeking to steal attention from your sister?"
The teasing tone earned an even bigger smile, "Is it working?"
"My eyes are on you are they not?"
"Ah hem…"
Fleur was standing at the doorway, giving her sister an admonishing look, and earning a giggle in return.
"Do not blame me Fleur, papa told me to keep him company."
A flash of anger surged through the older girl, one directed at her father. "I see that, but perhaps you do not need to be in contact with him the entire time hm?"
The younger sister pouted, before Harry chuckled and rose to greet his date, moments later they were off to the dance.
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"Delacour"
"Diggory"
"Delacour"
"Krum"
The two male champions, and their dates turned to Harry, who had thus remained silent.
"Champions" he greeted with a grin, earning one from the rest of the few assembled as well.
Krum had chosen a Durmstrang student to be his date, a rather beautiful Norwegian girl if Harry had to guess. She had sent him a not-so-discreet glance over upon his arrival, and the blush told him all that he needed to know. Before any further conversation could be had, however, McGonagall entered the private room.
"We are almost ready to begin. You will be entering in the order of your current standings in the Tournament and proceed to the center of the room where the Champion's Dance will begin. I trust you all have prepared?"
The nods confirmed her suspicions as she quickly left to begin the announcement, and the doors opened.
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