Fleur Delacour: Prejudice

Fleur Isabelle Delacour Species: Mostly human, quarter-Veela Age: 19 Height: 5'7 Nationality: French Gender: Female Appearance: Due to her part-Veela heritage, Fleur was a breathtakingly gorgeous witch, and hence caught a good deal of attention from many males. She was tall and willowy, with an air of grace that made her seem like she was gliding when she was walking, and her very presence seemed to "emanate a faint, silvery glow". She had long, silvery-blonde hair that fell almost to her waist, large, deep blue eyes, fair skin, and very white, even teeth. Personality: In her youth, Fleur was arrogant and conceited. Because of her beauty, she saw herself as 'a cut above' most others. For instance, when Ron Weasley asked her to go to the Yule Ball with him, she "looked at him as though he were a sea slug." Her only redeeming feature seemed to be her genuine concern for her sister (Gabrielle), as seen when she fought to return to the water to save her. She fought despite having previously suffered an attack by Grindylows in the second task of the Triwizard Tournament. Fleur also had a very blunt nature, always speaking her mind. Therefore, she often came off as rude and snobbish. This snobbish attitude was what made most other women, especially Molly and Ginny Weasley, dislike her. However, despite her high opinion of herself, Fleur's softer side was warm and caring. She showed this softer side after Harry Potter saved her sister from the Great Lake. Her attitude towards him changed and she started treating him with affection and respect. She fretted over the safety of those she loved, and if someone she cared about was in trouble she would always try to help them. She was also not a superficial person. Fleur took offence at the implication of her being a shallow person. This genuine demonstration of her valuing true worth over surface glitter was what made those who initially disapproved of her (such as Molly and Ginny Weasley) finally begin to accept her. She was also more perceptive than she appeared to be. One could see more of Fleur's positive qualities: her true courage and fierce loyalty. These traits included worrying excessively and fussing in a maternal fashion. In 2014, Rita Skeeter referred to Fleur as "doubtless empty-headed", although as Skeeter was a very unreliable source, this statement was likely untrue. Family members: Her father + Her mother Apolline Delacour + Her younger sister Gabrielle Delacour. Skills: Fleur was a talented and able witch, which was shown by her selection as the Beauxbatons Champion by the Goblet of Fire. Though circumstances in the Tournament conspired against her, as she was unable to fully showcase her talents, she proved her magical skill, by her participation and survival in subsequent battles. Fleur was shown to have been highly proficient with charm-work. During the first task of the Triwizard Tournament, she proficiently used both a bewitched sleep and the Water-Making Spell. In the second task, she used the Bubble-Head Charm successfully as well. As an adult she was capable of producing a non-corporeal Patronus, a mark of superior magical ability. Fleur was capable of performing spells nonverbally, which is a mark of superior magical ability as nonverbal magic is very difficult. Fleur was also a skilful duellist. Fleur seemed to have developed a talent for household spells: cleaning and making dinner with magic. Fleur spoke her native French, as well as fluent English, albeit the latter with a strong French accent. Powers: As a quarter-Veela, Fleur had the ability to attract men with her beauty. Although her ability was not as strong as that of a full Veela, she was still able to make herself ravishing enough to completely overwhelm unsuspecting individuals if she wanted to. When in an elated or euphoric state, Fleur's Veela attraction enhanced the physical attractiveness of all within a given radius of her. Weapon: The wand of Fleur Delacour was 9½" rosewood, with a Veela hair core. The hair was donated by Fleur's grandmother. When the wand was weighed by Mr Ollivander during the Triwizard Tournament, in which Fleur was Beauxbatons' champion, he described it as "inflexible". History: Fleur Isabelle Delacour was a French quarter-Veela witch, one of the daughters of Apolline Delacour and her husband, the other daughter being the younger Gabrielle. Fleur attended Beauxbatons Academy of Magic. During the 1994–1995 school year, she was Beauxbatons' champion in the Triwizard Tournament. Fleur competed bravely, but the Tournament ended in tragedy with the murder of Cedric Diggory and the return of Lord Voldemort. In the following summer, Fleur took a part-time job at Gringotts Wizarding Bank to improve her English. Ginny Weasley greatly disliked her, nicknaming her 'Phlegm'.