AN: This chapter is a bit longer than the one before, like I promised, and I am in a writing mood, so I might even manage to write another chapter today. But don't hold me to that, though.
Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or Harry Potter, they belong to Stephanie Meyer and JK Rowling.

Harry

Carlisle loved Bella, he had from the moment he set his eyes on her. I could hear in his voice when he spoke to me on the phone that night, when I was in the desert.

I knew she was his mate from the moment I saw her, that way he reacted to her coming into the room. She never noticed, but I did. The tightening of his hand on my shoulder, the soft growl that left his lips as Edward touched her back.

I love Bella too, as she was also my second mate, and I struggled to keep my temper in check with her around. The thoughts in Edwards head were just horrid, him denying her love and affection. He even denied her simple things, like a kiss, or a hug.

I could tell she was probably a bit sexually frustrated, too. I mean, every human drooled over Edward for years, so being with Edward constantly, deprived of his love, she was definitely in need of some release.

I'd do anything for her, and I knew Carlisle would too.

Which was why I was currently holding her as she cried, the pain of finding out Edward didn't love her was too overbearing. Carlisle was currently fuming with Edward as I recounted everything I had read from him. I knew she was desperate for love, and I knew, no matter what happened now, I was never leaving again.

With that decision made, I knew I'd have to call Ginny, explaining what had happened, and why I wouldn't be working on curing our daughter anymore. I've been working on it since 1915, and I need to accept that she may never be cured.

Thinking of the woman...

"Harry, Ginerva is on the phone, demanding to talk to you," Carlisle said, coming back into the room. We quickly swapped places, Bella relaxing into Carlisle's arms.

I went into the kitchen, and put up a two-way silencing charm, before picking up the phone, "Hello, Ginny."

"Harry, it didn't work, when are you trying again?" The upset voice of my ex-wife reached me, and my heart broke.

"I'm not. Even though I'd love for Lily to grow up, and I'd love for her to age, but I can't leave again. I've met Carlisle's second mate, and she's human. I can't put her through that. I'm sorry, Gin, I just can't."

My words brought on the water works, the tears steaming down my face. I heard her choke on a sob.

"I think I knew that we would never find a cure for the mistake I made all those years ago... I just thought that anything was possible," She sobbed down the line, "Harry, I've gotta go."

I ended the call, and I stumbled out of the room, removing the charm. I scrubbed away my tears, and entered the living room quietly. Bella had calmed down, and was trying to pick a movie out.

I flopped down on the couch next to her, and gave her a nudge.

"Hey, instead of picking out a film, how about you see most of my memories from Hogwarts, until the moment I first met Carlisle. I won't show anymore than that, because from there on, it can get quite gruesome."

She nodded, excitedly, and I cast the spell on the TV, and allowed the memories to play out.

I felt Carlisle drape his arm over my shoulders, and I snuggled into him. I cast a warming spell on his cold body so I wouldn't freeze to death, and carried on watching my own memories. Carlisle also had his arm draped over Bella's shoulders, but she was to engrossed in my memories to really take notice.

"Mental, that one, I'm telling you."

I smiled fondly at Ron's words, realizing how young we really were. I guess I never thought about our age or anything like that, so re-watching it made a great impact.

I felt Carlisle press his lips to my head as Bella finally snuggled into him, and he repeated the action on her head too. I saw a small smile grace her lips, and I knew that this would be for the best.

I stood up, and headed out into the kitchen, knowing what was about to come. I didn't need to see or hear it; it haunts me everyday.

"Where is he going?" I heard Bella ask.

"He's making dinner, and avoiding what is about to happen on the screen."

I smiled softly as Carlisle explained, not lying to her like Edward would have. I grabbed the ingredients I needed to make a quick meal, speeding up the timings with magic. I could still hear the TV, and the words that I didn't want to hear, I heard anyway

"Nice one, James!"

I dropped the knife as the tears welled in my eyes. I heard it hit the floor, as I placed both my hands on the counter. I took a few steadying breaths, swiping away the forbidden tears. I picked the knife back up, and continued chopping the tomatoes to put on the lasagne, ignoring Carlisle's sudden presence in the kitchen.

I sprinkled cheese on top, and put Bella's plate on the tray. I then cast a few charms on the plate to be sure there was no accidents. Unbreakable, no spillages. I grinned despite myself, adding an extra warming charm. I repeated the process on my plate, adding it to the tray. I picked up the tray, and carried it into Bella. I transfigured the tray into a table, and we started eating, Bella's eyes glued to the screen.

Carlisle entered the room again as I banished the plates and table back to the kitchen. He sat between us again, and pressed a soft kiss to my lips. Bella snuggled into him, and carried on watching the screen, not noticing anything else around her. I smirked, and wandlessly summoned a camera. The camera took a quick photo, before going back to its place in our bedroom.

I had decided that it was enough watching my memories, and Bella had called her dad to ask if she could spend the night 'with Alice'. Of course, her dad said yes, telling her he was going on a five day fishing trip, and she could stay the duration.

While Carlisle was on a quick hunt, I warned Bella of a few things.

"You initiate everything in the relationship. Carlisle may be the 'dominant' in this relationship but you and I must initiate most things. Kisses, cuddles, even sex, is our decision, and the moment you want it, he wll give it to you. He will not push you away, or make you wait for anything, I promise you that."

She smiled, "Edward always denied me anything I wanted; it was all what he wanted. I guess I'm glad that you and Carlisle spoke up about the truth."

"Edward is only seventeen; he was changed too young to have a mate. It's unfortunate, and he will never have a mate, but he was jealous that Carlisle had found a second mate, and that's why he did it. It was jealously," I explained, "Everyone knew it would happen someday. We just didn't know when. Edward is a master at blocking Alice from seeing his decisions, so even she couldn't stop it."

"I don't blame Alice. Actually, I don't really blame anyone. Just Edward."