Don't own either Harry Potter nor Twilight and I am writing for fun
Chapter 2:
Harriet Lily Potter was definitely not pouting... nor sulking. She was simply expressing her distaste to the situation she found herself. A situation which involved her sitting on a seat in a rather large department store watching as two of her closest female friends darted around the store looking at dresses which she would never, ever normally wear of her own volition. She had already been there two hours and every so often Ginny or Hermione would drag her to try on a dress, or ten. And then they would approve or reject the various offerings.
They seemed to be going for a theme in these dresses, showing of the assets that she had. If they were doing that because they felt it may make her last longer in the vampire cave then that would be fine but it was almost as if they were suggesting something… Harriet believed that clothes should be practical and comfortable, they needn't attract too much attention or anything else really. Tracksuits bottoms were utterly okay in her book, her female friends and the media didn't seem to agree though. She did dress up occasionally, when someone would prise her out of Grimmauld Place to go to a Ministry function or ball of some kind. She would be paraded about like a show pony then she would return to Grimmauld Place and be in her hoodie and trackies before the hour was out. It was a perfectly decent scheme that most of her friends dealt with, Hermione and Ginny aside.
This however was ten times worse. And she was paying for it, although technically wasn't it a work expense? Yup, the LBD Dior number that Ginny was marching towards her carrying was totally for the mission, therefore the Ministry could pay for it. Pity, it was quite a nice dress, it would be a shame to get blood on it when one of the vampire's felt like a midnight snack…
"Are we done yet? Please say we are done!"
"Nope sorry, we still have the best part to come, shoes!"
"Whyyyy? I don't even have the job yet, why do we have to buy things now? We have a dress we can use for the interview, can't it wait until then?"
"No"
Hermione decided to join their conversation at this point,
"Wait a minute Ginny, if she gets the job there won't be much time for her to come back to England, so we will have to go to Italy with all her stuff. We can go clothes shopping in Italy instead, think Milan and Naples!"
"I should't have said that, I should not have said that..."
"Oh stop complaining, come on. You have a briefing tomorrow morning and I am coming to ensure you behave. You apparently forgot to mention to me earlier Harry... that you threw a jug of water over the Minister of Magic in the meeting this morning, care to explain?"
"I don't need to justify my actions to you, they were perfectly valid and suitable for the situation in which I found myself."
Hermione and Ginny both could only snort at that, Harriet's beliefs about suitability in some situations became a little skewed. Harriet was offended,
"I don't see why you made that sound, one of you kept a certain reporter locked in a jar for a month whilst the other kicked Malfoy in the balls after he suggested that you and he should meet in a broom cupboard at some point. Neither of you can talk"
"This coming from the girl who called her nemesis and a Dark Lord, 'Voldewhore' to his face and suggested that all his actions stemmed from an extreme case of a mixture between the Oedipus complex and unresolved daddy issues."
"I am sorry but Freud would have had a field day with Voldetort, I mean look at the dark mark…?"
"I am declaring this conversation over now Harry. Go to bed now but before you do hang up your new clothes, or actually…"
At this Hermione dragged Harry into a nearby alley and summoned Kreacher who appeared with a crack in front of the trio of witches.
"What can Kreacher do for Mistress' friend?"
"Hey Kreacher, we brought some new dresses for Harry but I don't trust her with them, can you take them (and her) back to Grimmauld Place and sort them out?"
"Alright, come on Missie Harry, you have work tomorrow."
With another crack they were gone and Hermione and Ginny looked at each other sighed and decided to call it an evening.
-O-
Report concerning the so called 'Muggle Vampires'
Discovery
The Muggle Vampire was first discovered in Britain when an Unspeakable tracked one specimen through Britain between 1993-4. With the start of the recent conflict his work has been left largely unfinished until it was rediscovered in his notes after his death. Specimen in Britain known as 'Alistair', does not seem to up to date with technology and modern muggle society. Unknown whether this is by choice or not.
Species identifiers
There are many differences between the 'magical vampire' and the 'muggle vampire'. Identifying the species can be seen below:
· Due to the composition of their skin (not studied closely enough but potentially marble or granite) muggle vampires sparkle in the sun. 'Alistair' seemed to have the habit of only coming out at night. Whilst the sun does not kill them, it does identify them even to humans. It is unknown whether the potions available for magical vampires would have any effect on them.
· Red Eyes- following the discovery of Alistair another coven of vampires was identified in Ireland [hereafter identified as the Irish coven (three members, two woman and one man)]. All four muggle vampires had red eyes, which appeared to change colour according to mood (perhaps thirst too).
· Speed- These vampires are capable of running much faster than humans and magical vampires, top speed is unknown. This is one of their strengths against magic as they could potentially dodge spells.
· Magic- All muggle vampires appear to once have been muggles. They do not appear to be able to use or feel magic around them. It has been noted that they sometimes appear to have odd abilities, why or how they receive them is unknown.
· Senses- Much stronger senses than humans and magical vampires. However, they cannot sense through wards and apparently Notice-me-Not Charms, this explains why they do not appear to have knowledge of the magical world.
· Thirst- Unlike magical vampires if a muggle vampires starts to drink they do not appear to be able to stop. They seem to have little self-control and do not consume human food in any form.
· Mates- Unknown whether they can be chosen or they are fated. Males appear to be dominant in the relationship. Unknown how they are discovered and whether it is an instantaneous reaction.
· Immortal- yes
· Killing- Kill each other by ripping apart and burning. Potentially Fiendfire?
History:
Unknown
Leadership:
Led by the Volturi, a large scale coven operating out of Volterra, Italy. Only a little information has been gathered now by the Italian Ministry of Magic and they requested aid in the seeking of knowledge regarding this type of vampire. The coven comprises of over twenty members, led by three brothers (?), two of them are mated. Other members are guards who leave the compound to see other covens. Leaders do not. They feed from tourists around Italy and Europe. Employ some human workers, keep up charade?
"Well this is a cheerful and very thorough report...! But I have some questions…"
Withers, Kingsley and Hermione all looked at each other for a moment as if trying to decide whether or not to risk Harriet's questions before looking at the Italian Auror, Abiatti who sat in the office beside them.
"Okay"
"Firstly, why does someone have to go there, can't an animagus form be used? Secondly, why are we involved, isn't this the Italian Ministry's problem?"
"Unfortunately our Ministry does not have the means for this endeavour and as it was a British Unspeakable who first made the discovery then it was decided the British would pioneer the research."
"Alrighty then, and the answer to my first question?"
"Animals do not go near them, if they suddenly had a house cat appear in their palace they would see it as something suspicious Harry" said Hermione.
"Now, will you do this or not Miss. Potter"
"Withers, you always have to bring me back to earth. I take it I will be paid danger pay? And have several contacts in Italy, just in case. Oh and emergency portkeys."
"Yes to the last two and we can negotiate on the first. If…If you get the job."
"That is a point, how am I going to get the job, I have only worked in the magical world?"
"Harry, I know that you do not research outside of necessity but the entire Ministry for Magic has a muggle façade as does Gringots and Hogwarts. As you have worked for all of those at some point we will use those as your references. Both Gringots and Hogwarts have reputations in the outside world as very exclusive and private establishments, together with the Ministry which Muggle side is called Emry's Industries you have a very good CV."
"Right, so when is this interview thing?"
Abiatti answered, "In three days' time, you therefore have three days to learn your background story and prepare for an interview. We do not know how or why they hire people but just try to get the position"
"It will be easy, don't worry. I will be my usual charming self and get the job"
"That is what we are worried about Harriet", Kingsley said as Harriet picked up her papers and left the room.
"Are you sure she is the right person for the job, actually are you sure she defeated a Dark Lord?"
"Shhhh, don't let her hear you say that you idiot. Otherwise she will feel the need to duel you and you will end up in St Mungo's before you can say 'treacle tart'."
"I know you may think that Withers is being overdramatic, Abiatti, but she is amazing with magic and it is difficult not to like her… eventually…"
"You fill me with confidence…"
Next chapter will be in Italy, I wonder how the Volturi will cope with Harriet...?
There is a poll up for who Harriet will end up with, pretty much anything goes but please do take the poll so I can start writing the next few chapters
