Chapter 2
Edward stared at his mate, just as shocked as Alice at what they just saw. The whole family soon joined them, aware that something big just happened. "Jasper," Alice whispered..." Your mate." Not even a second passed before questions and cheers came forth the whole family disbelieving and ecstatic. They all had been worried about Jasper being the only unmated vampire in the coven. He grew more and more sullen, withdrawn and aggressive as the years passed. The cheerful mood soon stopped when they noticed that Jasper had yet to say a word, frozen where he stood. "Jasper what's wrong" Said Esme, her concern breaking through his shock, "My mate… I have a mate" he whispered brokenly, picking up on what his brother was thinking Edward rushed forward grabbing Jaspers shoulders, "Why would you think you don't deserve a mate, why didn't you say something? Has this always been what you thought?"
Wrenching out of Edward hold Jasper glared at the floor, "Everything I've done, the lives I've taken I always just assumed this was my punishment. What kind of mate would I be anyway, who could want someone with such a past?"
"Oh Jasper," Alice broke in," I've seen him, he's so beautiful and perfect for you I couldn't even describe how happy you'll be! Rosalie will even envy his looks." Rosalie scoffed at this and Alice quickly added, "after we buy him some clothes first of course, I wonder why he wears those rags but no matter he will be adorable. "Before Jasper could ask Edward cuts in saying, "He will be starting at Forks High as a Junior like me and Alice." While the Cullen's spent the weekend eagerly awaiting the coming school year for the first time in years Harry looked upon the coming school day with dread. The goblins arranged things quickly but not quick enough, July 30th came and Harry woke to see Remus's smiling face and Petunia screeching for the freaks to get out. 'I'm glad I always keep a glamor on' Harry quickly thought as he grinned back and excitedly gathered his things. The two weeks he spent at Grimmuald place where as usual both amazing and heart breaking.
Harry could feel the wounds on his back becoming infected but the only people who seemed to notice any of his discomfort where Remus and Sirius and he would bet his Firebolt a large part of that went to their heightened senses. When nothing happened to Harry on his birthday, not even a power boost Dumbledore couldn't hide the anger in his eyes quickly rushing toward the floo not even offering a goodbye to Mrs. Weasley, everyone seemed to just brush this off and Harry spent the day enjoying a lovely birthday party with all the Weasleys, Hermione and his family Remus and Sirius. Dobby even stopped by giving him a lovely pair of thigh highs he sewed for him out of silk causing Ron to laugh hysterically saying it was Dobby's way of telling him to get a girl but later, once everyone was asleep Harry called him back and hugged Dobby firmly, telling him about how perfect they were especially after he used some of Ginny's hair removal cream. Dobby was the only one who knew of his love for pretty and soft things. The wizarding world would destroy him if they knew he liked anything slightly soft, he was meant to be a warrior after all. Everything went normally, with Harry bring a bit more emotional as usual. Often sleeping with Remus or Sirius and spending as much time with everyone as possible they all wrote it off as the effect of the Ministry incident. Harry knew different though. He knew he was leaving. And late one night when Hedwig delivered the portkey provided by Gringotts and all the paperwork he would need, Harry kissed his father's goodbye and walked to the park just outside of the wards and with tears in his eyes Harry whispered the activation word, "freedom" and was whisked away to a street in London near the airport to prevent any possible tracking by magical means.
Arriving at the little cottage Harry had chosen was slightly anticlimactic. Being completely worn out Harry stumbled to the Master suite and promptly fell asleep, only waking up to an irate Hedwig demanding to be luxuriated after such a taxing flight. After setting up her perch Harry took his first look around. The 'cottage' if it could be called that was much larger than he was expecting. Large open rooms with expansive windows brought a smile to his face, his love for space obviously coming from his upbringing and the light colors chosen by the goblins only added to the spacey feel. The furniture was obviously more for comfort large plush chairs and a huge brown couch covered in colorful fluffy pillows took up the living room alongside a fully stocked entertainment center. Not even wanting to contemplate the movie choices made by the goblins Harry went into the kitchen and grinned. The large fridge and cupboards already stocked, Harry couldn't help but stroke the stained oak of his new kitchen table before starting a pot of coffee and magically unpacking his few belongings, "I guess I'm gonna have to go shopping." Harry groaned to himself. Shopping did in fact NOT happen. With school starting in just over a week Harry had to rush through the memory charms he had ordered so he would be up to an appropriate level in muggle schooling, although he tried to keep his studies up while in Hogwarts it was practically impossible especially with how he hid most of his knowledge and studies from everyone anyway. Gritting his teeth as his back dragged painfully against the seat of his Jeep Harry couldn't help but ask himself once again why he didn't learn more healing spells knowing his dependence on potions was biting him in the ass. "Once things settle I'm going to stock up on everything I need in the wizarding section in Seattle. And get some catalogs so I can owl order anything else I need in the future." After Harry's passionate vow to himself he continued to have fun learning how to drive his new car thoughtfully provided by the goblins along with a wicked looking motorcycle.
Monday morning came too soon and Harry quickly dressed in one of the few outfits he had that looked decent, a pair of jeans and a long sleeve t-shirt Hermione bought for him one Christmas. Thinking of his friends brought tears in his eyes as he quickly shoved his Weasley sweater back into his trunk opting for a worn flannel shirt under a plain black hoodie he bought at the airport. His new backpack full of school supplies felt odd on his shoulders, pulling his bandaged uncomfortably as he grabbed the lunch he packed for himself and the keys to his new car. Taking a deep breath Harry drove down his driveway gazing at the thick trees that eventually thinned out as he drove out of the beautiful forest his house was in, he forced himself to think positively sure that muggle school wouldn't be that bad. Driving into the school parking lot he ran his fingers through his hair and promising himself he would be ok and walked into reception getting his schedule and school map from a cheerful older woman running the desk who then instructed him where the student parking lot was located.
As Harry's car pulled into the student parking lot all five Cullen siblings stiffened and turned noticing the new car before anyone else. Their attention focusing on eager to see their brothers mate, the first thing Jasper saw was inky black hair tumbling down past petite shoulders, "He's so small. Look up, Look Up, I wish he would look up" growled Jasper, he nearly crowed when at that moment brilliantly green eyed peered shyly up behind jagged bangs, but shoulders quickly hunched in when he noticed all the stares and he hiked his backpack further up and sped towards the school. Jasper could feel the waves of discomfort and anxiety coming from his mate causing his growling to increase in volume. Emmett quickly grabbed his arm before he went and tore apart everyone whose offending eyes where making his precious mate uncomfortable. He didn't even register the scent of old blood and sickness that came from his mate until Rosalie mentioned something about it causing Edward to join in on restraining him. Why was his mate hurt? Who dare hurt his mate? His snarling grew louder as he was forced into the woods by the school. "Jaz, you need to hunt before you scare off your mate, is that what you want?" whispered Alice. "I would NEVER scare my mate never." Quickly biting into the neck of the deer offered to him by Edward.
While this was going on Harry stood before the first class of the day. English class. Quietly handing his slip to his teacher he went to the seat he was directed to and nervously smiled at the tall blonde kid sitting next to him. "Mike Newton" he said offering his hand. "Harry Black" The strange boys grin widened, "Your hands so tiny". Before Harry could respond the girl in front of him whipped around nearly smacking him in the face with her hair "MIKE," she hissed nearly spitting in her fury "why would you SAY something like that, 'Maybe she's like Hermione, Harry mused, Sticking up for people and all. Turning around she smiled and leaned uncomfortable close over the desk, "Jessica Stanley nice to meet you." Cringing Harry thought 'Maybe a slutty Hermione". The day continued along those lines with people staring and Jessica and Mike introducing Harry to all their friends, which seemed to be EVERYONE, not giving him a moment to himself as they herded him to each class talking about everything and nothing filling him with useless gossip leaving him dizzy and slightly nauseous but glad that he was being accepted.
'Thank god I packed my own lunch,' Harry thought as lunch finally came. He had every intention of running outside while everyone else was in line somewhat overwhelmed, he was too used to having Ron and Hermione to ward off large groups of people, even when they tried to mob his to get a look at the Boy-Who-Lived but he froze when he spotted them. 'Vampires,' he panicked eyes going wide, 'golden eyes? Veela, no what think think I know they aren't human.' While Harry was panicking so where the Cullen's, his inner dialog being recited by Edward for the rest of them to hear.
Sensing Rosalie's growing fear and anger at their secret being known Jasper quickly ended all discussion promising a painful death to anyone who even thinks of harming his mate, knowing no one could beat him even if they ganged up on him. Edward stopped before he whispered, "I think he's a wizard Carlisle has told me about them, he learned about them while staying at with the Volturi" Alice nodded as she texted the question to their father hoping he would be able to confirm or deny that theory while Rosalie glared at Jasper who had suddenly caught Harry's gaze.
A strangled gasp escaped his throat as he fell into those amber pools, Harry didn't know what was going on as his magic whipped around inside of him pulling him towards the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. Curly honey blonde hair lay tousled stopping just above the nape of his neck, the top styled a bit thicker and longer framing the slim and elegant face like a halo of bronze and gold, the somewhat long face with a strong jawline just begged him to drag his fingertips across the sharp lines and an aristocratic nose completed the dark princely look as those Amber eyes devoured his soul. 'He looks like a Roman sculpture' Harry whimpers inside his mind. Broad shoulders and thick chest lead down to a tapered waist being hugged perfectly by a blue button-down shirt. 'Those buttons have a difficult job and I wish they would just quit. Oh Merlin, I think I'm going to faint' mused Harry as his gaze lowers to thick muscular thighs and those tight jeans clearly not hiding an impressive package, 'Sweet baby Jesus crucify me I can't breathe' thought Harry as his gaze is once again caught by those deadly orbs framed by impossibly thick blonde lashes, 'Oh… Vampire. Vegetarian Vampire.' And with that Harry promptly passes out.
