Dusk of Summer (фемслэш)

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Hello readers! I would like to begin by thanking you for checking in on this fic and, hopefully, continuing your exploration of it. Before we get into the meat of the work, I also want to give some insight and some shout-outs. To WhistleTheSilver, for her unbelievable work of Witnessed Here in Time and Blood and Ivory and Horn. It was her incredible imagination and literature that inspired me to create my own. I highly recommend her tales, for they are certainly what this pairing, and the realm of lesbian fanfiction, desperately needs and it is my most humble wish to hold the smallest candle’s light in comparison to her work. Secondly, I would like to recognize Dashboard Confessional for their song that helped inspire this work.
In writing this fic, I wanted to shine a new light on Fleur Delacour, which will be extremely obvious in the first chapter, and will continue to be highlighted throughout. Instead of having a bitchy, self-righteous attitude, she’s actually down-to-earth and misunderstood as her beauty makes her either an enemy, for fear of losing boy/girlfriends due to her extreme splendor, or for use as a parasitic host of others (you know, the whole ‘well, I know Fleur Delacour’ *sassy girl hair-flip* thing). I took full advantage of the little-known Veela culture, basically created my own, as you will see later. I also allow Fleur to become good friends with Harry and Ron, although the latter will have quite the time adjusting. Fleur’s pride will play an enormous role in this series. I also make Krum out to be very territorial and predatory towards Hermione although nothing happens between the pair. There is quite a bit of bashing here, mostly Hermione telling Ron off, but of course, I had to throw in Malfoy’s usual bull, and some intense rivalry between Fleur and Krum. Some events will be completely different, but that’s what makes it fun. For example, the routine of Beauxbaton’s will focus solely on ballet rather than pretending to fawn over students, even though I don’t mention it much, I focus more on Fleur’s internal thoughts. I tried to work in Fleur’s accent, but that ended up being really irritating and just blah. So I ignored that; although I do indicate that she does in fact have an accent, we’re going to read her dialog normally because I hated having to go back and make sure every ‘h’ wasn't there. I also allowed Fleur to be much more successful during the Tournament, mostly due to the Veela heritage and the knowledge that comes with it. Another thing to note is the fact I make Hermione much more analytical than I felt she was in the books. For example, when she first feels the stirrings of attraction, she over-analyzes her reactions and thoughts, as you will see later.
Dusk of Summer will take place in the Goblet of Fire, Hermione and Fleur’s relation will begin here, and continue in a series. I use a mix between facts in the books, movies, and my own twist. The first chapter may seem rushed, but I’ll explain my ve