Inside My Mind (A Harry Potter Fanfiction)

Chapter XLII

Hogwarts, Unplottable Location, Scotland, Great Britain

Wednesday the 24th of February 1995

11:00 AM

"Mademoiselle…"

Bella blinked at the Beauxbatons champion.

"Yes?" Bella asked, slowly.

"I weesh to speak wiz you."

Bella's eyes widened and she a put hand on her hips. She tilted her head as if scrutinizing Fleur. It was a testament to Fleur's will that she wasn't fidgeting under the intense green stare.

"Fine."

"Bella!"

"Foolish sorella!"

"Princess…"

Bella laughed at the return of her brother's catchphrases. She shook her head and glanced a Tom. He was looking at Fleur, intensely. Bella's eyes widened in recognition. Blaise did the same thing every time he dueled with someone.

"Are you mind-raping her?" demanded Bella. Fleur didn't flinch at the harsh hissing.

"No. I'm only checking of her intentions. You already got your skin peeled off. It's fine…what she wishes to talk to you about…take caution, love."

Bella froze at the nickname and turned towards him. Hermione was caught between frowning and laughing at Bella's expression. She was looking at Tom as if he were crazy. Granted, he probably was.

"What did you just call me?"

"Shut up and go."

Bella rolled her eyes and turned to Fleur. She was about to walk when a large cloak fell on her shoulders. She looked down at the familiar black fabric and nodded towards Tom. He rolled his eyes and didn't even shiver despite the fact that his button-down shirt was partially unbuttoned and his sleeves were rolled up.

Bella admired his physique for a moment before turning towards Fleur and walked with her away from the growing crowd and to the opposite end of the lake. No one was there and Bella they'd have to speak, quickly. It was much too cold to be standing out here. She glanced as Fleur from the corner of the eye.

The beautiful girl wasn't shivering despite the fact that only wore a one-piece blue swimsuit and a towel around her neck. Bella decided that she probably put a Warming Charm on herself before going into the water, which was a rather good idea. Though, Bella would loathe to ever admit it to her.

"You wanted to talk to me? Is this about what I said earlier because if you're deciding to reform, that'd be great" Bella said, trying to break the intense tension. It obviously didn't work since Fleur still looked thoughtful.

They continued walking until Fleur suddenly stopped. Bella jolted to a stop and looked at the older girl.

"I don't understand" Fleur finally said, running a hand through her shimmery white-blonde hair. Bella frowned.

"You don't understand what, exactly?"

"I am most likely ze most beautiful girl at 'Ogwarts" Fleur said, sounding frustrated. She ran her hand through her hair again. Bella didn't quite understand why she sounded frustrated about it. And she was a little miffed.