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Duty and Reward

High Fantasy AU setting. The kingdoms of Loegria and Francia, though divided by a channel, have a long and tumultuous history. Both kingdoms have mixed populations of ordinary people, those with magical gifts and magical beings. Recently, there had been a treaty between the two kingdoms, binding them to peace. Yet the duration of the treaty is running out. Neither monarch has any interest in pursuing a war, so they both draft a new treaty and give their mandate to their chosen emissaries. The king of Loegria sends the young Sir Harry, a son of one of his veteran and decorated knights, an apprentice to his court Wizard, the venerable Albus Dumbledore, and recently an assistant to his Chancellor. Sir Harry is a handsome, valiant knight with many a maiden dreaming of ensnaring him with their wiles and many a covetous eye watching the accolades he has already earned. But it is his sharp wits and a keen eye for detail, be it a hidden enchantment or vague wording, that made the king send such a young man. On neutral grounds, Sir Harry meets the Francian envoy, Lady Fleur Delacour, as sharp as she is charming, beautiful as the dawn and of obvious Faerie heritage. A duel of charms and wits ensues where both sides try to finagle more concessions, more advantages for their kingdom. Both of them love their homelands and have no wish for war. As the negotiations go on, a growing respect forms between the two diplomats. Finally, they finish the treaty and send it to their kings. As they await their lieges’ judgement on the results of their work, both envoys talk, learn about each other and become fast friends. Then, the good news arrive! Both kings are happy with the new treaty and have ratified it. And to seal the deal and strengthen the bonds between the two kingdoms, young Sir Harry and Lady Fleur are to be married!A feudal romance, with courtly intrique, plots, seduction, kidnapping attempts! Whatever could fit in!