I think HBP's purpose was to set the stage more than anything.
And Fleur... in fairness, Ginny and Hermione had seen Fleur humiliate Ron, and Fleur *does* come across as a tad snobby. However, if they still hate her after how she defended her relationship with Bill... we know Molly doesn't hate her.
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And Fleur... in fairness, Ginny and Hermione had seen Fleur humiliate Ron, and Fleur *does* come across as a tad snobby. However, if they still hate her after how she defended her relationship with Bill... we know Molly doesn't hate her.