The week had been interesting. I discovered why the majority of the student body found Aunt Luna weird. It was Wednesday when a small speckled owl had flown into the canteen and landed on Gemma's shoulder. Aunt Luna had affectionately petted the owl. 'Hello sweetie. You brought mummy a mousey.' I had just glanced towards Edward, who explained. 'This is Gemma's pet owl: Gizmo.' Gizmo had brought Gemma's mail and apparently mine too. I'm rather impressed that such a small owl could carry six letters. The letter's for me where from Padfoot, Moony, Ron and dad.
Little Izzy-Bells has a boyfriend. It's not much fun writing this, I'd rather taunt you in person but Mr. Minister had me working my arse off rounding up Death Eaters. I'll just taught you when you bring Mr. Boyfriend to visit. Consider that a warning to the both of you. Can't believe my little goddaughter grow up so quickly. I seems like only yesterday she was fighting of Basilisks and swallowing golden snitches. Again that doesn't sound as tease worthy in a letter. I can assure you I'm pouting. I'm not happy that you liked your Padfoot hairstyling experience. I'm very disappointed in you Miss. Potter. I knew I should have removed half your hair. Anyhow keep enjoying America. Visit soon. Padfoot x.
Hey Bells. It's lovely to hear you're having such a lovely time in America. I hope those muggle classes aren't too hard for you. It must be interesting to learn about muggle subjects for a change. They've always fascinated me, but nowadays I can't seem to find the time for much reading. On a darker note I shall be attending Greyback's kiss. It shall be nice to finally be rid of him. You know I've been worried about Teddy's safety. Teddy's doing fine by the way. His appearance changes regularly at the moment, about once an hour. His favourite appearance seems to alternate between light blue hair and a look that rather worryingly reminds me of Padfoot. I shall be forbidding this look as soon as Teddy's old enough to understand me. I am also looking forward to meeting this boy you've mentioned. Padfoot and Prongs haven't stopped wondering very loudly what he's like. I assume he attended a wizarding school in America. Wishing you luck with school, Moony x.
Bella. Some little owl came and wouldn't stop bothering me until I gave it a letter. How's America? I haven't destroyed England yet. Padfoot says I am close. I don't think I'm all that bad. I passed the entry exam didn't I. We can't all be the girl-who-lived and be automatically given the title of Head Auror for whenever you decide to come home. I think Padfoot will miss being the boss when you return. The power has sort of gone to his head. Lupin caught him bossing Tonks around the other day. Let's just say Sirius ended up trapped in a closet with a boggart. I'm not sure whether Padfoot is talking to Moony yet. Your dad let Padfoot out of the closet. Padfoot was rather annoyed. Hermione told me that you're dating a vampire. I don't suppose we should have expected any less from you. How old is this vampire? Do you intend on becoming a vampire too? You better visit soon mate. Ron.
Fawn. I'm glad you're enjoying yourself in America. I hope this new boyfriend won't prevent you from returning to England sometime in the future. I miss you, Poppet... and Padfoot's head's getting way too big. I'd like to meet this boyfriend soon and decide for myself whether he's suitable for my daughter. Luna assures me he's a lovely lad. I would like to know more about him, for example where he was schooled and what his grades were like. You should also warn him, that if he should ever hurt you, I'll send the Aurors out to deal with him. I'm glad you've made friends at school. I hope the classes are going well. I am sort of confused as to how you've met a wizard at a muggle school. I'm sure you'll explain. It'll be great to see you soon sweetie. I'll try and make sure the press are kept away from any visit you may plan. Love Dad.
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The weekend couldn't have come soon enough. I was failing miserably with muggle school. We'd had an examination in biology and I only passed with flying colours because I used legilimency on Edward. Edward doesn't know that I cheated on the biology exam. Edward's mind was fascinating: so many layers of information and memories. The experience brought back memories of the Occlumency lesson's that I endured with Severus Snape. It made me feel guilty and I haven't glanced into Edward's mind since. Today is Saturday and I'm going shopping with Alice. Alice had knocked instead of appearing through the window like Edward, or apparating in without warning like everyone else. I heard Charlie answer the front door, followed by Alice's cheerful voice. 'Hello Charlie. I've come to collect Bella. We're going shopping.' Alice appeared next to me a few seconds later. 'Morning Bella.' I am currently packing my clutch bag. 'Give me one second.' I wordlessly cast a spell to tidy my bedroom, because it currently looked like a snatcher had trashed the place. Alice stood watching the photos on the wall. 'Who are these people?' I glanced up. 'Err... Ron, Hermione, Luna Lovegood, Neville and Ginny. They're friends from school. I think they're coming to visit this summer... The middle photo is me and dad... And the right handed one's my godfathers.' Alice didn't comment watching the photos move.
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Alice showed her vampire side, by driving to Port Angeles above the speed limit, without paying much attention. The speed doesn't bother me: it reminds me of flying. I haven't had chance to fly my Firebolt since I had arrived in America. 'You're godfather's the bloke Gemma pretended to be married too?' I knew about Aunt Luna's undercover mission as a Death Eater. Gemma had pretended to be Mrs. Black for the duration of her mission. It made the Dark Lord less suspicious, because the Black family are known for their association with the dark arts. I thought about it for a few seconds. 'Yes. Gemma worked for the Ministry's Department of Intelligence and Espionage... During the wizarding wars she was undercover as a Death Eater, using Uncle Sirius' family name.' Alice nodded. The Department of Intelligence and Espionage is the Ministry's unheard of department: only the Minister and Head Auror are aware of its existence. I'm not even allowed to tell Ron or Hermione. Hmmm. I may have accidently let it slip into conversation. This department employs Charles Goodwin, Aunt Luna, Aunt Fangs: my second godmother and I'm assuming Zara and Quin. Uncle Moony used to work there too. The main function of the department's undercover work and deliberations with magical beings.
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Alice zoned out: ignoring me as I stood modelling a deep pink evening dress. 'Alice. Alice, are you okay?' It was a few seconds before Alice returned to reality, continuing as if nothing happened. 'That's not the dress I see you wearing.' The dress I wouldn't be wearing? Alice gasped. 'You don't know?' I gazed at Alice with a confused expression. Didn't know what? 'I thought Edward would have at least warned you about me.' Alice was really confusing me now. 'What Alice? What was Edward supposed to warn me about?' Alice grinned ear to ear. 'I can see the future.' Alice is a seer. 'Do all vampires have gifts?' Alice shook her head. 'Not all vampires: Gemma, Zara, Quin and Jasper do.' I was silence for a few seconds. 'What can they do?' Alice forced another dress into my hands. I listened to Alice whilst changing into the - probably eighth - dress. 'Jasper's emphatic. He can sense and manipulate emotion. Quin's hypnotic as long as he has clear eye contact he can control people.' I walked out wearing the dress that Alice had given me. Alice shook her head. 'That one doesn't fit right around your back. We'll try the next shop.' I returned to the changing room: Alice continued talking. 'Gemma can duplicate herself. It means she can be in two places at once. Zara can mimic other vampires gifts: retaining the copied gift for an infinite amount of time.' I am starting to understand why Aunt Luna was chosen to be an undercover Death Eater. Dad had always told me that Aunt Luna was a very powerful witch.
Alice found the perfect dress for me in the next shop. It's dark blue: nothing too girly. The cocktail dress is strapless: the top was shaped with a pintuck design and the waistline was elegantly draped with a full skirt. I listen to Alice planning my hair and makeup. I believe that Alice would make an amazing style consultant. I will possible have to warn Ginny and Hermione before they visit this summer. Alice insisted on paying for the dress. 'Bella don't be silly. Carlisle been earning a doctors wage for the past one hundred years. A dress won't break the bank.' I didn't argue back. The shop assistant handed me the dress in a dress-bag. I would shrink the dress down once we were out of sight. Leaving the shop Alice announced that it was refreshment time for the human.
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I found Edward sat on my bed, when I returned home from the shopping spree with Alice. Alice had continued to buy me new heels and many other random items of clothing. The heels are something that would most probably cause injure to myself and those around me. Alice insisted that I wore them though. I got the impression that you don't argue with Alice, so I didn't. 'How was the shopping trip?' I'd dumped the shopping bags and wondered over to Edward. Seeing Edward sat there made me a little less grouchy about the heels. A chuckle escaped Edward's lips as I stood opposite him and wrapped my arms around his neck. 'I found a prom dress... and heels, but they'll probably cause me an injure.' Edward's crooked smile widened. I felt his cold fingertips trail down my cheek. 'I wouldn't let anything happen to you, love.' I sighed. 'Edward... I broke my date's arm at the Yule Ball.' Edward chuckled again. 'I'm a little sturdier than any human you've dated.' I knew he was and frankly I wasn't worried about hurting him. I'd most likely hurt myself and some poor bystander. An unbreakable boyfriend's definitely a good idea for me.
A.N. I have internet again :) I've started the next few chapters and I just need to complete them. I'd like some opinions on what to do about New Moon. Obviously Jake's already a wolf and Bella knows that. Obviously Bella is capable of looking after herself. I think I'm still going to have Edward run off for a bit (maybe after an argument about changing Bella). I am toying with the idea that he never makes it to Italy and the Ministry intercept him, possible put him in Azkaban. Then I'll bring the Volturi in somewhere else. Review and tell me what you think: that's of the idea above and the new chapter. A few more reviews than last time would be appreciated. Thanks to all the readers that reviewed last time. Hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Love RoxannetheLaugh.