There’s an alternative universe out there where Fleur’s Veela powers effected women rather than men, leading to several very awkward conversations between Hermione and Ron during fourth year.
Okay. Interesting discussion question, actually.
So, veela powers. I generally see it assumed that they function based on who the target is attracted to–so if you’re attracted to women, veelas and veela-descended women affect you, and if you’re attracted to men, veela-descended men affect you.
What if it’s based on who the veela is attracted to, instead?
So the reason Fleur only affects the boys is because Fleur is straight. The reason that only the dudes at the World Cup were affected wasn’t a lack of lesbians in the crowd, it was a lack of lesbians among the mascots?
That would… honestly make a lot more sense from the veela’s point of view. If you’re a magical creature that makes your living magically seducing humans, obviously the humans’ preference in the matter doesn’t matter that much to you.
(It could also create a considerably entertaining flustering for Hermione in the GoF AU under discussion.)
(Also, Fleur/Hermione? Possibly the most plausible woman/Hermione ship I’ve encountered.)
*Piques Interest since I write Ginny/Luna when I have time.*
Not gonna lie, I feel a lot of schadenfreude for the idea that Hermione starts acting like an idiot in front of Fleur, feeling incredibly guilty once Fleur leaves the room, and Ron just shrugging (albeit a little jealously) whilst saying “Fleur makes all girls act like that; it’s not your fault, Hermione”.
Also, Ginny and Luna falling in love after they realise that they both fancy girls (thanks to Fleur’s powers).
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