Chapter 1

Alec Volturi's Point of View

My ruby red eyes gazed around at the scenery not really taking it in. 'So this is jolly old England.' I thought to myself as the plane coasted to a stop on the tarmac. I barely heard the captain give the order to disembark before grabbing my bags and heading to the airport. I quickly hailed a taxi to take me to my destination, which was someplace called Hogwarts. Soon we pulled up to a ruin and I wondered if this was the right place. Aro said it might look different but I never expected this. I thanked the cabbie and taking my belongings, trudged up the winding drive. Once the cab left though I noticed the ruin had faded and in its place was a magnificent castle. I quickly ran with vampire speed to the office of Headmaster Dumbledore.

I politely knocked upon the door and soon heard a voice say 'Come in." I pushed the heavy oak door open and marveled at the room before me. I could see every little detail right down to the wood grain on the chair in front of me.

"Ah young Alec Volturi, please sit and I will tell you why you are here. Unless of course your Master has already informed you?" Headmaster Dumbledore asked. I shook my head and sat down. "Very well then. We have need of the Voulturi's services because of a powerful Dark Wizard by the name of Voldemort. We called upon Aro to come and talk with us but it seems he is busy. And we also asked a coven of American Vampires, the Cullens for help."

My eyes narrowed and I hissed at the name. Dumbledore seemed puzzled at my reaction and asked me why I reacted that way. "I apologize sir. I was taught to…dislike that particular coven because of their eating habits." I mumbled, bowing my head. Dumbledore nodded thoughtfully before posing another question. "Do you think you could at least try to work with them while you are here? Or would you rather go back to Italy?" I shuddered at the thought of returning to that hell hole. If I failed to make peace with the Cullens and Aro learned of it, my death would be imminent. I took a breath, although it wasn't needed, and replied calmly "Yes sir, I think I can. If I didn't my Master would most likely kill me."

The Headmaster smiled a bit and nodded once again. "The Cullens are here already but before I call them in may I hear how you were turned into a vampire?" I chuckled and said "Somehow I expected that. My twin sister Jane and I lived in a time when 'witches' were being hunted down and killed. I and my sister were gifted as humans with…powers. The villagers found out and attempted to burn us alive. Aro luckily found us and saved us, turning us in the process."

He leaned forward a bit and asked "What kind of 'powers' do you and your sister posses?" I stood up "Is it alright if I show you my power?" I asked, fearful of his answer. His blue eyes twinkled as he said "Of course, whatever is easier for you." I nodded once and concentrated, watching as the mist swirled at my feet. "I can numb all your senses while my sister Jane can cause pain just by saying the word." Dumbledore looked…awed "Extraordinary." I laughed at that before sitting back down. "Now I think I'll call the Cullens in." he said, whipping out a thin stick and muttering 'Alohomora.'

The door swung to admit the other vampires, their golden eyes dancing as mine must have after beholding the room. Their looks changed when they saw me, all 8 slipping into defensives crouches and hissing. I gulped a little before hissing back at them. Dumbledore frowned and shook his head at me. I shamefully bowed my head as the leader, Carlisle spoke up. "What is a member of the Volturi doing here?" The Headmaster sighed before explaining why I was here. Shock, disbelief and finally grudging acceptance crossed their faces. Dumbledore then took the stick thing, which I later learned was a wand, and conjured eight chairs for the Cullens.

"What are your names?" he asked. Quickly Carlisle introduced his wife and 'children'. "Why are your eyes gold instead of red like young Alec's?"

Edward stepped forward and said "Our eyes are golden because we hunt animals, not humans." He said that last part with venom and I called forth the mist to envelope me. I do this when I feel upset or threatened. I heard the tall war-like vampire Jasper groan with the amount of emotion coming from everyone.

I frowned and rubbed my hands together wishing Jane was here. 'But she's not and you can't let what they say get to you.' I thought before calling the mist away. "I'm sorry; I tend to do that as a comfort and sometimes in defense. I would appreciate you not voicing your displeasure at my eating habits…please." I mumbled, biting my lip while looking at Edward. He nodded and whispered an apology which I'm sure everyone heard, except Dumbledore of course. Clearing his throat, Dumbledore said "I suspected you are all tired and a bit hungry. Therefore I will show you where you all are staying and let you hunt, Mr. Alec could you please refrain from eating my students? There are places around London you may use as hunting grounds."

I stood and bowed to him before asking "And how am I to get there exactly? And no we can't turn into bats, if that's what you are thinking." Dumbledore chuckled and I was surprised to see Emmett crack a smile. I smirked at my words as the Headmaster answered me. "You can take the Floo network to London, I have arranged for a student of mine to meet you in a local pub. Her name is Hermione Granger, by the way." He then handed me some powder and instructed me what to do. The fire flared emerald green as I shouted the name of the pub and I spinning into nothingness.