A/N: this is a series, hoping for some feedback and hope it's good that I should continue with the others. Please drop me a review on your thoughts.

Thanks to Stalle. I loved your review! Very encouraging to know this is your first crossover and you're enjoying it. It's my first crossover fanfic so it means a lot =).

I had a few days free and thought I owed it to my readers to update, sorry it's been so long – exams just tire me out and I'm thankful that there are only two left =). Anyways hope you are still interested in the fic, just been very stressed but I'm back after these many weeks. Drop me a review – the more I get the more I'm encouraged and I end up writing till I feel I've done you lot justice. Also drop me a review if u had any plot ideas.

Disclaimer: All of the characters belong respectively to J.K. Rowling & Stephanie Meyers unless you don't recognise them – then they're mine =P.

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Husband Swap: Episode 1

Day 3: A Part of It

The Cullen Residence

Alice sat at the table, her head in her hands. Carlisle looked onwards, 'must be another vision.' He waited patiently for Alice to come out and talk about what she saw.

Her hands lost their grip and fell flat o the table, her head up she looked Carlisle straight in the eye. Her face was etched with worry.

"What did you see?"

"Denali."

"What about them?"

"They're arriving in less than an hour."

Understanding dawned on Carlisle's face. 'Harry. Of course.' He stopped to wonder why they were coming, before questioning Alice.

"I don't know. It seems they are just visiting. Carlisle what about Harry?"

"Well if they are visiting we can't turn our backs on them. I guess we'll have to tell Harry. I can't see any danger from this visit. Remember with Bella. We had only minor glitches."

Alice comprehended this, "but we'll have to explain it to them as well."

"I'll go and tell the others, wait till Harry's awake and tell him."

Alice nodded, before clutching her head as another vision came along.

The Potter Residence

Edward sat in the chair, a smile playing upon his face once again. 'Dreams, I had forgotten how enjoyable they are. Albus has the most exhilarating dreams.' He heard footsteps coming down the stairs. 'Quite soft, must be one of the children.'

Lily trudged into the room, looked at him as if she was assessing him, then sat on the floor. She picked up the remote and switched the TV on. Cartoons. She sat highly alert for this time in the morning as she watched episode after episode, a huge grin plastered on her face.

Edward sat plaintively and watched with her, enjoying her reactions to what was being said. 'Nessie never watched cartoons, maybe I should sit and watch them with her. I can see why kids would like them.'

**

Ginny heard the TV from the top of the stairs. She trudged down the stairs, entering the living room to see Edward and Lily watching the cartoons together. Lily was sitting in his lap, big smile. Edward held her close, making sure his skin never came in contact with hers and watched her expressions.

Ginny couldn't help but smile, 'it looks wonderful. Just like Harry and Lily. Well, he has to be her substitute Harry for the moment. Lily has actually come out of her shell. It's so nice, that her confidence is growing, she'll need it for Hogwarts.' She left them to it and went to the kitchen to make some breakfast.

Edward smiled at Ginny's thoughts. 'Glad that I have helped. Listening into Lily's thoughts is so peaceful, at the moment her head is full of mundane thoughts about the cartoon characters. Such innocence, I just hope it isn't shattered in the future. Back to the cartoons...'

Minutes passed before two sets of feet also came down the stairs, at the smell of breakfast. James poked his head into the living room, finding Lily and Edward ensconced in front of the TV.

"Lils, breakfast."

Lily absently nodded her head, his words not reaching her brain.

Edward spoke in her ear, and then lifted her off him settling her on the floor next to his legs. Lily moved towards the floor, where she had left the remote, and switched off the TV. She lifted her hands, asking to be carried. Edward smiled, and then raised her so she could settle on his back for a piggy back ride.

They walked into the kitchen where the boys were jesting with one another, regaling stories about the previous day. Ginny was at the stove frying some eggs. She turned as they entered and smiled, lifting Lily off his shoulders.

"Good morning sweetie. Did you finish your cartoons?"

"Yeah! Edward watched with me." She then began a diatribe of words explaining exactly what happened in the cartoons.

Edward sat with the boy's listening to them regaling stories of their adventures. Edward was intruiged.

"So all this stuff happens at your school?"

"Yeah! Hogwarts is wicked!" James said.

Albus looked at Edward, "it's really amazing. My home from home. You should see it before you go."

"I would love to but aren't there rules? Isn't it magical?"

Albus looked thoughtful, "Well its enchanted, so muggles can't see. I'm not sure about vampires. Mum?"

Ginny lifted her head as she was addressed, "Yes dear?"

"Can Edward come to Hogwarts? Will he be able to see it?"

Ginny looked flummoxed at the question, "Well I'm not sure, maybe we should owl Professor Dumbledore."

"Owl?" Edward asked.

"To send letters," James answered.

"We can use dads. Hagrid got her for him. And Hedwig's super fast."

"After breakfast."

"I'm almost done mum."

**

Edward followed the two boys to the study. It was sparsely furnished; a desk, couple of chairs and a bookshelf. 'Worlds different from Carlisle's elaborate study.'

Albus sat at the desk, opening draws and slamming them shut till he had pulled out a piece of parchment and a quill. He began to furiously scribble on the parchment, frequently re-inking the quill by dipping it into a huge inkpot. A few minutes later the scribbling stopped and with it the scratching of the quill. Albus sat back and James looked over his shoulder, reading what was written.

He nodded his approval and then whistled, and a pair of wings fluttered through the window. A snowy white owl with brown specks flew in, landing gracefully on the desk. A leg was held out patiently, the owl pecked at its feathers. Albus tied the note to the owl's leg and James grabbed a few treats, and fed the bird. Albus finished and sat back down at the desk, the owl hooted and then lifted into the air.

"Straight to Dumbledore," James ordered, ruffling Hedwig's feathers.

The owl hooted again in understanding and flew out of the window.

"He'll get back to us," James said as he led the three of them out of his father's study.

The Cullen Residence

Harry sat in the Cullen kitchen being told the news. He looked nonplussed at why everyone was being so cautious around him, but tried to ignore it as he munched on his cereal. Apparently Alice had had a few visions about some vampires coming for a visit. They all looked kind of anxious, and Harry felt slightly guilty that it was all directed towards him, he had to reassure them.

Alice mouthed something very fast, too fast for human speed. It seemed to tense Carlisle even more. He sent her a look in return. Alice clutched her head again as another set of images came forth.

"What's wrong?" Harry asked Carlisle.

Carlisle turned to Harry, surprised that he had caught on to what was going on. He had almost forgot the man was here, it was so quiet, just the soft thudding of his heart and small gasps of air entering his lungs. 'Well better be straight.'

"It seems that our friends from Denali are bringing a few guests."

"That shouldn't be worrying? They must just be more vampires..." Harry broke off. Understandings washed over his face. 'More vampires could be dangerous – Duh! But I seriously need to tell them not to worry. Carlisle knows of my history – I've survived till now, even though the odds were against me.'

Carlisle had once again drifted into his own recluse mind, encompassed with thoughts.

"Carlisle, don't worry. It's just a few more, right?" Harry asked tentatively.

"It's not the Denali's. Nor the number. I feel you're more than able to survive a hoard of vampires, well your past agrees. We don't know anything about these new vampires. Alice has just caught short glimpses of how they look. We know not of their abilities, their attitudes or their age..." Carlisle broke off.

"Age?"

"They may be newborns. Very dangerous," Alice stated.

"I don't mean to sound cocky, but I know all about dangerous. I've lived it most of my life."

"The fact is we know not of why there is a visit, and it could be dangerous for Renesme as well. She's half human, and it gets mixed responses." Carlisle sighed. "Any more visions?"

"No, but I don't think we need to worry much. I'm not getting a dangerous feeling."

Jasper chuckled, "aren't feelings meant to be my area of expertise?"

The tense air lifted, as if it had been pushed aside and everyone chuckled. Emmett followed behind Jasper, "and isn't humouring MY area? You're not one to joke about, what happened to serious Jasp?"

"Hey, I'll have you know I have a great sense of humour. You just tell the most appalling jokes."

"I've gotta agree, Em," Bella quipped.

Emmett pulled a mock shocked face, "Bells?"

Bella held her hands in front of her face, "hey, hey! Don't go all 'you hurt my pride' on me."

"Ah! You're just so easy to mess about, Bells. God I miss your blushing. I used to have so much fun then," Emmett joked.

"That reminds me –"

"Of what?" Harry asked.

"I need to get the score even. You better watch out Emmett Cullen!"

Another round of laughed echoed around the kitchen, only punctuated by the doorbell. "They must be here already," Carlisle said, "Harry you finish your breakfast. Bella where's Nessie?"

"She's gone to La Push with Jake."

"Well you stay with Harry; we'll go to greet the guests."

Esme had already opened the door, and was welcoming the guests. She ushered them towards the sofas – the picture of hospitality. The Cullen's trailed behind, greeting each of the vampires with a handshake.

"What's going on?" Harry asked.

Bella focused on the conversation in the other room. "They're just making acquaintances. Introducing the two new visitors."

Bella caught the eye of Carlisle and he nodded, "it's our cue."

"Oh right," Harry followed Bella towards the lounge, full of vampires.

The Potter Residence

The family was sitting in the lounge, playing a friendly game f monopoly, when Hedwig soared in through the small gap of the open window. She hooted, ruffled her feathers and then descended towards Edward. Edward who was very new to the whole owl thing looked perplexed.

"Untie the letter from her leg," Albus explained.

Edward saw that the owl had lifted the leg with the rolled piece of parchment and carefully untied it. Hedwig then flew over Lily's head, dodging her hands emitting a soft giggle, and landed on Albus' shoulder.

"You've had a long two way trip. Why don't you go rest in the study? I've left some treats and a rat in your cage," Albus murmured as he petted the owl.

She hooted in response and flew upstairs. Edward smiled at the scene. 'The boy looks quite angelic. Such innocence... Ah! He's missing Harry. I can see how happy they all are. So close with each other and comfortable in their surroundings. Harry's a good father, and he sounds like an incredible man.'

Edward unrolled the parchment, reading:

Mr Cullen,

I'd be quite grateful if you come make time and visit Hogwarts. Anytime.

A.P.B.W. Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

"When did he say we could come?"

Edward smiled, "Anytime – literally."

"That's Prof Dumbledore. Well how about tomorrow?" James asked, the question directed towards his mother.

"I don't see why not. But I think I'll pass, I'd like to visit uncle Ron and aunt Hermione."

"Cool," the boys chorused.

They settled back down, continuing their game of Monopoly.

The Cullen Residence

"Harry come and meet Tanya, Kate, Sasha, Irina, Eleazar and Carmen." Carlisle gestured to the appropriate figures.

"Hey."

Another vampire stuck out his hand, 'he must be one of the new one's because Carlisle didn't introduce him. God, I'm going to have to shake his hand – his freezing cold hand.' Harry shook the offered hand, "Harry Potter."

"Archer Gomes."

"Nice to make acquaintance with you Archer."

"Very polite, you sure you're from this century?" he joked.

Harry laughed, "Very much."

Archer moved his hand back and when he moved it within sight he had dragged a breathtaking woman with him, "This is my partner Sapphire."

Harry bowed slightly, "once again pleasure to meet you both."

"Come and take a seat, please," Esme pointed to the empty lounge.

They settled themselves down and Alice who was having a quick catch up with Tanya screamed. "Nessie's back."

They all nodded their heads in understanding. Bella caught Harry's confused look and explained, "Whenever Alice is near Werewolves or Half-Breeds she has bad headaches. She's got better due to Nessie being here but Jake's still a werewolf."

Harry nodded in acknowledgement, as the door opened and Renesme walked into the house. "I've sent Jake back to La Push." She registered the visitors and smiled.

Tanya smiled in greeting, "Renesme."

Renesme moved towards her and Alice, having a girly gossip. Carlisle explained Harry's background, to the astonished vampire visitors.

"Impressive," Archer whistled, "So you wizards found an immortal way of life without vampire venom?"

"The Philosopher's Stone was destroyed though. So at the moment there isn't immortal life in the wizarding world – although witches and wizards are always coming up with new potions and charms, not that I would like to live forever," Harry stated, "no offence, it's just that I'd probably outlive the average 200 years through everything that I've been through," he amended.

"Well I can see your point. However a lot of vampires don't think of the forever part –" Bella cut in.

"But you did," Alice joked.

"Well it was forever with Edward."

"if you were still human, your cheeks would be red," Emmett joked.

"Just another perk of the no blood thing," Bella retorted.

Archer looked onwards, "You chose to become a vampire?"

"She was in love."

"I've come to terms with being a vampire, I'm not against it, but I sometimes to wonder how my human life would have panned out."

"Don't we all."

Harry turned to the voice. Rosalie – she hadn't spoken much around Harry and had generally been quite quiet.

"What do you wonder about?" Harry asked.

Archer thought for a moment, "Well it's about how I would still be hanging around with my friends and family back home. We were a close group of friends. Loads of adventurous stuff, you know. Mountain climbing. Abseiling. White river rafting. Paragliding."

"You can still do that. Just with a different group of friends."

"But when you're mortal there's more of a thrill. The danger."

"I don't really have any regrets, because it was meant to be. Otherwise I wouldn't have met Jasper."

Rosalie was quiet, her face looked slightly stony. Emmett had his arm around her and was trying his best to comfort her. "I'd love a family."

It was a simple statement, not said with any emotion, just like a random fact. Yet the hurt was clear, so was the longing.

"You do," Harry stated, "You have a very loving family. Better than my childhood family. Family isn't just blood – family is your comfort, your environment."

Rosalie was silent, giving no indication of having heard Harry. "I guess you're right Harry. Friends and family can be anyone," Arched agreed.

"So what were you like during your human life?"

Archer laughed, "Not the grade A student. More like the thrills guy. Had a couple of great tattoos – too bad they don't transform with you. What about you? Were you a grade A student?"

Harry laughed, "not at all. I was alright and anything I needed help with my best friend Hermione helped with, you know after the standard bit of grovelling. Only class I was great at was DADA, which was because of my life really. I'm well known by name but people never really knew me, so I wasn't Mr popular either."

"What with that amazing scar and all?"

"Yeah, I always found it annoying really."

"Shame. Wish I still had my tattoos."

"Well why couldn't you get them again?" Harry asked.

Carlisle pondered, "Well no one's ever tried. You would be hard pressed to find someone to do vampire tattoos. We're still learning things, such as when Renesme was conceived. You could try."

"That'd be awesome. If it worked."

**

The evening wore on. With a short meal to feed both Renesme and Harry, as the conversation drew on.

**

"So Carlisle the reason for the visit, as you're probably wondering, is that Archer and Sapphire would like to try vegetarianism. Only we're travelling soon."

Carlisle smiled, "They're welcome to stay. Just for precaution – how old are they?"

"Oh no worries there, I wouldn't have brought newborn's. Archer is 10 and Sapphire 11."

"When do you depart?"

"We'd like to leave tonight."

"Esme will be glad for new guests."

The two walked out of Carlisle's office, back downstairs.

The Potter Residence

"I won! You're bankrupt James."

"No. No."

"Just face it; even after you sell everything you still don't have enough money to pay me. That's the beauty of Park Lane and Mayfair."

"Give me a minute. I can work something out."

"I'm waiting."

"Ok. Fine. Game over. You win."

"You done, boys?" Ginny asked.

"Yeah, James lost."

"Come on then, Dinner's ready."

**

Edward watched the post dinner cleanup process. With a wave of her wand everything was on its way. They plates were being magically soaped over the first sink, then rinsed under the tap in the second. A towel then picked them up from a drying rack, wiping them down and placing them in neat piles.

'Magic sure is helpful.' Edward mused. "Who taught you that?" he pointed to the dishes.

Ginny got back up and reached for another pile of dishes. She bent down and placed them in the cupboard, "my mother. She does spells for putting things away, but it was disastrous for me. So I prefer to do it the muggle way. Its a good technique isn't it. Magic is so second nature – sometimes I don't even realise. It's times like these when I stop and see it all around me, how its interlocked in all the aspects of my life. Amazing really."

"You met Harry at Hogwarts, right?"

"Yeah. He's my brother's best friend. I'd always had a crush on him, but he never realised. Totally embarrassed myself so many times at the Burrow, when he visited. Then he saved my life in the chamber. But he always saw me as his best mate's sister. Then I listened to Hermione and began dating. And things just worked out. He noticed me as more then Ron's little sister and we fell in love. What about you and Bella, where'd you meet?"

"Forks High School. Biology. it was the only lesson we had together. I was so attracted to her smell. It was really dangerous at the beginning. Then she worked it all out, the vampire thing. I couldn't leave her and we became friends and more. It was totally new, after more than 100 years of being alone; I was totally absorbed into her." Edward smiled at the memories.

"100 years! Thank god you found Bella when you did."

"Now that I have Bella all of that seems irrelevant."

"I'm sure it does."

The Cullen Residence

Carlisle, Archer and Harry sat at the kitchen table. The rest of the Cullen's had departed to their respective room, Alice showing Sapphire around.

"Thank you for letting us stay, Carlisle."

"When was the last time you hunted?"

"Not long." He pointed towards his amber eyes. "A couple of deer, if I'm correct. Totally odd taste."

'He talks about it so casually. As if he just went to McDonalds for a cheeseburger. That's a picture. Vampires eating in McDonalds.' Harry smiled to himself.

"Some of us were planning to go tonight."

"I'd love to come. Just watch."

"You might find something that catches your eye."

Archer laughed, "Sapphire needs to hunt soon. She never got a chance in Denali."

"Why doesn't she come?"

"Not tonight. She needs to relax into the energy. It's been hard for her, all the moving around."

"She has a gift?"

"In the same category as Alice's I think."

"We don't know the name. It's kind of to do with auras and energy in the atmosphere. Well that's all that we've worked out. I don't really nderstand it. It's very complicated compared to my own."

"Yours?"

"Yes, I can transfer power between things. Like I can slow down a storm and instead use some of that energy to start a car. Saves me a ton of money on all that fuel. And its eco-friendly," he jibed.

"I've never heard of it. I'm surprised the Volturi hasn't visited you. They are always looking for new powers."

"Guess it mustn't be that important. Lucky for me, eh?"

Carlisle chucked and patted Archer's back in acknowledgement. "Quite true. I remember the keen interest they had in Edward, Alice and Bella."

"Who are the Volturi?" Harry asked.

"Like the rulers or safe keepers of the vampire existence. They make sure no one breaks the rules. Such as breeding newborns. They're also keen to get vampires with special gifts to join them. Trackers, another vampire gift, are used to find them."

**

Time passed as darkness engulfed the house. Carlisle, Esme, Emmett, Rosalie and Archer headed off into the forest to hunt and showcase how their diet worked. Alice was preoccupied with getting to know Sapphire and learn about her gift, whilst Jasper and Harry sat and played a game of chess. It was a lot different to the game against Alice; one because Jasper didn't know what moves Harry was going to make; and two because jasper didn't try and use his gift to affect the game. Harry enjoyed the game and light conversation with Jasper.

This was turning a lot into a family swap, and Harry had no problem with all these new friends. He was sure Edward had met the family at the Burrow. He'd probably be visiting professor Dumbledore as well. Harry smiled as the image of the professor and his twinkling blue eyes came into view. And Harry remembered the odd conversations he had had with Albus.

The Potter Residence

Edward settled back into the sofa once again. He was ready for another nights dreaming. He had begun to enjoy nightfall, as he got a chance to be as close to dreaming as he could. How lucky was he for his gift? Maybe tonight the dreams will be connected to the events of today? They might have some sort of monopoly influenced dream? Or unicorns again for little Lily?

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A/n: Day 3 finally. Sorry to break it there and I'm really sorry that it's not as long as my usual chapters, but I kind of ran out of things that were meant to happen, most of them forgotten over these past weeks. I realised as I was writing that I really never mentioned Rosalie, hopefully that'll help explain it. Also hope you enjoyed more of the vamps. What'd you think of my two new vampires – archer and sapphire? Plz plz review – even one word on your thoughts. Thanx for reading. =). Check out my profile for what's going on.

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