Well here's chapter 6. I am honestly surprised by the number of favorites, Follows, and everything else I get thanks to this story. Before I go any further I'll just admit something that shouldn't be a secret anymore. I DON'T OWN ANYTHING RELATING TO TWILIGHT OR HARRY POTTER! I ONLY OWN ORIGINAL CHARACTERS AND THE PLOT. There that's out of the way. Now this chapter we don't see Harry's view at all, but that's because I wanted to more focus on things from the girl's point of view. It took me a while to make this chapter, partly because I didn't want ot write, partly because I had other ideas and partly because I had an absess yesterday that I got removed. All that said as always READ, REVIEW, FOLLOW, FAVORITE! Be on the look out I may just put up a poll for who Hermione should end up with before Chapter 10 shows up.

Chapter 6: Meeting with the Elders, Speaking with the Cullens, and Declaring war on the Volturi.

Hermione POV:

I walked into my room in Harry's new house thinking over what death had said. I knew it was Harry because even though he was wearing a glamour his eyes still had the same aged look I was used to after the war. He'd never been able to change the way his eyes looked after everything, so I knew death hadn't been lying when she'd said he'd been hiding who he was. I planned on making him drop the glamour tomorrow, but for now I figured I'd think about what to do in a world where there were vampires and shape shifters but probably no witches or wizards.

I also had to figure out if I was going to stay with Harry or get my own place. I knew Harry would be happy for the company, but I thought if I was here the girls would probably be uncomfortable with showing affection and what not thinking we were lovers or something. Although Bella seemed determined to get close to Harry ever since he saved her, I knew my being here would cause her at least a little discomfort. It was just natural, after all one of the reasons Harry never had a girlfriend was because everyone thought we were dating until I started dating Ron.

However by that point no one could really get close to Harry. It didn't help that the wizarding world made Harry out to be a social pariah every other day or so it seemed. I sighed and shook my head trying to rid myself of thoughts of the past. I figured I should probably instead focus on what was going to happen in the future. Harry had a plan, death even told me she would force him to accept her own plans and push him toward a certain path, so I knew he'd need my help. I sighed and stripped down to my knickers and bra then pulled on my pajamas and climbed into bed.

I closed my eyes and slowly slipped into a blissful state of sleep however after what felt like five minutes but was really a few hours I found myself being shaken awake. I reached for my wand forgetting that I hadn't brought it through the portal as Death told me I wouldn't need it to do magic in this world. I grumbled and slowly opened my eyes to find Harry standing over me with a smug look on his face gently shaking my shoulder. I looked at him and asked "What time is it?"

He said "Ten o' clock. I thought you'd want to get up and get ready for the day before noon. If not I can let you go back to sleep while I take Bella home." I sighed and stretched then got out of bed and shooed him out of the room. As I shut the door he said "I'll talk to you later Mione, I'll make breakfast and have it set on the table by the time you get downstairs." I gave a noncommittal answer and took a much needed shower.

After the shower I walked out and got dressed then pulled on my trainers and walked downstairs. I saw Bella and Harry sitting at the kitchen table with a third place made for me. I smiled in thanks then got myself a glass of orange juice and sat down to eat. I ate slowly noticing a bit of tension between Harry and Bella that was slowly starting to fade as the morning went on. I raised an eyebrow and asked "Is there something I missed going on between you two?" Harry shook his head while Bella just blushed and looked at her plate. I smirked and said "Ok what's going on Harry, why is Bella being so shy?"

Harry sighed and said "Because she realized she woke up clinging to me this morning. We were both on the couch and her arms were around my waist holding onto me tightly. She was afraid she did something inappropriate until I told her nothing happened. She's been blushing ever since." I nodded in understanding and patted Bella on the shoulder causing her to smile at me slightly before grimacing at Harry and finishing her food. I knew the tension between those two would probably kill them if someone didn't help it along. Then there was the question of Alice and Leah, both of whom seemed to have feelings for my old friend.

Harry got up when he was done and put our plates in the sink then said "So I guess I should drop Bella off at home on my way to the Cullens. You coming with me Hermione or staying here? Also do you need to go shopping, and if so do you have a credit card or do you need to use mine?" I smiled at how sweet Harry was realizing that he wasn't just asking to ask, he was asking because he actually cared about me as a friend and was worried about me needing anything.

I smiled and said "I have a credit card Harry, but I think I'll go with you to see the Cullens. I want to meet these vegetarian vampires that Alice lives with. Also I'll need to use your car to go shopping so it's better for you to go with me for some things." Harry nodded and glanced at Bella who smiled at him then pulled out his cellphone as it started ringing. He walked out of the room and answered it. I couldn't hear what he was saying, nor who he was talking to though he sounded unenthused to be talking with whoever it was.

Eventually he walked back into the room and said "I don't know how but one of the girls at the school got my number. She called to ask if I wanted to go on a date and I had to let her down easy. Anyway with that done, we should probably get you home Bella or Charlie will be worrying about you." Bella nodded and the three of us walked out to the car with Bella and Harry climbing into the front passenger and driver's seat respectively while I climbed into the back and buckled up. Harry talked with Bella quietly as he started the car then glanced back at me and said "You ready to meet the chief of police Hermione?"

I nodded remembering Bella mentioning that her dad Charlie was the chief of police during our discussions yesterday and said "Of course Harry, I have no problem with authority figures. Though I wonder about your temper around the ever since the problems you had with Dumbledore and Snape." He grumbled under his breath, but got what I was hinting at because he nodded and we lapsed into silence the rest of the ride.

When we arrived at Bella's she gave Harry a peck on the cheek and got out. We noticed the police cruiser out front which meant Charlie was home. Harry was smiling like a fool as I climbed into the passenger seat and prodded him in the shoulder. He looked at me questioningly and I asked "Something nice happen?" He just nodded not meeting my eyes and I smirked slightly finding his embarrassment slightly amusing all things considered.

The two of us sat in a companionable silence as Harry drove to the Cullens seeming to have gotten directions from Bella. He pulled into the Cullens driveway and suddenly Alice was at the driver side door. I smiled and waved at her. She waved back then asked "Why are you here Harry?" He smirked and turned off the car then motioned for me to get out.

Harry stretched as we got out of the car then said "I'm here to talk with Carlisle about a proposition I have. I figure you guys won't really like it, but when I give you some of the information I have you'll have to either join with me or choose to step aside and let me do things my way." Alice cocked her head to the side curiously and I thought about what Harry's plan could be and why he'd need the Cullens then I remembered that his plan was to take on the Volturi and set up a new government for vampires. I wondered what Harry was going to do to prove he had the power to take on the Volturi.

Harry smirked at Alice who said "Alright, then let's go inside." Harry nodded and Alice led the two of us inside calling out "CARLISLE, ESME, EMMET, JASPER, ROSE, WE HAVE COMPANY!" Suddenly we heard the sound of footsteps as people came downstairs and in from the garage. I stared at each person as they appeared. There was a bear of a man who had his arm around a beautiful blonde who looked like she didn't have to try to be perfect. There was a man with scars who honestly looked handsome despite them and was watching me carefully.

The blonde was watching Harry wearily then I noticed the other two people. They were obviously the parents because they were watching everyone as if they were making sure they didn't act out. One was a shorter woman with long hair that went down to her waist and the other was a slightly taller man with dark hair and golden eyes. I figured he must be Carlisle because he was wearing a coat that looked like it belonged in a hospital. He glanced at Harry and said "Ah, you must be Harry. Alice has told us a bit about you, but I don't think she's the only reason you're here."

Harry shook his head and said "Sadly no, I'm not just here to see Alice. I came to talk to you about standing up to and getting rid of the Volturi." They gasped and stared at Harry like he was mad, though the blonde looked speculative. Carlisle started to ask why and Harry said "I have multiple reasons for wanting to get rid of the Volturi including the fact my benefactor wants them gone, they plan on wiping out your family and all other 'vegetarian' vampires. They plan on enslaving humans in the near future, and they plan on destroying people I've become friends with. That said I would like your help to get rid of them."

Carlisle blinked and said "How do you know all of this? I mean it's obvious you aren't a normal human, but are you sure you can bring down an organization as strong as the Volturi?" Harry nodded and glanced at me. I nodded at him to go ahead and he slowly held out his hand causing things to start lifting into the air. He moved his hand slowly and the objects started floating around him in a circle. Alice and the others stared in amazement. I however knew this was just the tip of the iceberg of what Harry could do.

However at the same time I wondered what powers he'd gained as the master of death. He stretched and lowered his hand everything going back to where originally was. He smirked and said "That was just a small show of what I can do. Another small fact is that I've been hiding my appearance since I came here. The only thing I can't hide is the 'age' of my eyes." Carlisle and the others nodded in understanding then started asking Harry questions which I tuned out.

I was a little busy studying the guy with scars who'd yet to take his eyes off me. I studied him and said "Hi I'm Hermione; you're Alice's best friend Jasper, right?" He nodded and the two of us studied each other silently. Eventually I asked "So do you really have the ability to read most people's emotions?"

He nodded and said softly "You and your friend Harry however I can't read at all." I let my barriers down and he blinked in surprise as he felt the curiosity coming off me as well as the urge to help my friends. He raised an eyebrow and said "So you really trust him to win?" I nodded and he sighed then listened in to what everyone else was saying. They seemed to have trouble accepting Harry could really win, but they weren't completely adverse to the idea of fighting with the Volturi.

I glanced at Harry and noticed that even though he was asking the Cullens to trust him he still hadn't dropped his glamour. I grumbled and waved my hand causing it to fade as his hair turned to its natural black and his eyes turned killing curse green. Harry glanced at me questioningly having felt the magic and I said "It's time you let people see the real you Harry, hiding behind a glamour when no one from our world can easily find you is stupid." Harry sighed but nodded in understanding and turned back to the Cullens.

He started to explain how he had planned to get the shifters to help since the Volturi would try to kill them if they found out they were born to kill vampires. He went on to explain that he was going to find as many allies as he could and take out the Volturi. He promised the Cullens if they didn't want to join he wouldn't make them and would let them sit out so to speak, though he hoped with their abilities they'd help. Finally Alice said "I at least will help you Harry. I'm not sure of nor can I speak for, everyone else."

Harry smiled at Alice and said "Thanks Alice that really means a lot." She smiled and Harry continued "Carlisle I understand if you don't want to risk your family by going against the Volturi, but I honestly just want to stop those bloody bigots from trying to rule everything they can. I know when they find out I'm more than a normal human they'll try to turn me into a vampire so they have control over me. However if I ever choose to become a vampire it will be on my terms for my own reasons."

Carlisle nodded in understanding then said "Alright Harry, I'll talk with the family and see what everyone thinks. I won't make this decision for them nor will I stop anyone who sides with you. I however ask that you do your utmost to protect any of my children who join you in this crusade of yours." Harry nodded and smiled then stood up and held out his hand which Carlisle gladly shook. I glanced away from them to see that Jasper was staring at me in a way I couldn't explain. I shook it off figuring it was probably just that he hadn't met a girl like me before.

As Harry and I started to leave Jasper approached me and said "Howdy, ma'am." I smiled at him and Harry motioned that he'd wait for me by the car. I smiled and Jasper said "I'm Jasper, could I have the pleasure of learning your name, and what your association with Harry is?" I thought about this for a while then decided it was a harmless enough question.

I answered "My name's Hermione, Hermione Granger. I'm just a friend of Harry's who has a bit more magic than your average person. He used to say I was the brains of our group. However Harry's always had a better head for tactics than I did. I'm more book smart than anything. Why do you ask Jasper?"

Jasper coughed and said "I was just curious because I noticed you felt admiration for him, and love but it was the love of a sibling. I was trying to figure out what kind of person Harry was to inspire your trust in him so completely." I slowly nodded and he continued "Can I expect to see you at school on Monday?" I nodded and he smiled then I headed outside noticing Alice slipping inside as I walked out to the passenger seat. Harry opened the car and we climbed in then drove back to his house.

Harry glanced at me on the drive to his place and asked "So what's going on between you and Jasper?" I blinked and started to say nothing then I stopped myself wondering if there was more to me and Jasper than I originally thought. I mean it wasn't common for someone to ask me about my relationship with Harry as if they were curious about it even if they had special abilities. Harry smiled seeing the look on my face and said "Alright I'll drop it because you're obviously not sure what's going on. When you figure it out let me know."

I nodded and we arrived at his place. We got out and headed upstairs to our rooms. Me, to change and go to the school then shopping, which I'd borrow the car for, and Harry went to just crash on his bed. He got up long enough to give me the keys to the car then crashed again instantly entering the land of dreams and nightmares by the way he was shifting in his sleep. I silently wondered what he was dreaming about then went downstairs and got in the car deciding it was none of my business.

Bella POV:

After Harry dropped me off I walked into the house where Charlie was watching TV. He smiled at me when he saw me and said "Hey kid, you look better than you've been for a while. I'm guessing Harry helped you get past whatever was stopping you from sleeping?" I nodded and he smiled more then said "I'm glad, I couldn't seem to pull you back together, but that boy did and it seemed like he cared. I guess I can count on him to look out for you. Plus he actually enjoys talking with me, which your dickward never did."

I snickered at the nickname he made for Edward on the spot and kissed his cheek then said "Everything's fine Dad. I got some sleep at Harry's place, but I think I'm just going to go upstairs and catch a nap." Charlie nodded and smiled then went back to watching his show while I grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge and headed upstairs. I walked into my room and started drinking my water then put the cap back on and sat it on my desk looking around my room. It still had none of the things the Cullens had given me before they left, but now it had a few things that reminded me of Harry.

He'd given me a few books which were on my bookshelf including a book on vampire myths and werewolves. He mentioned that werewolves were real, but they were different from Leah in that that they had to change on the full moon whereas Leah's transformation wasn't effected by the moon in any way. He'd also given me a book on self-defense.

He told me he'd be quizzing me on it now and then and would be teaching me basic self-defense tactics that I could implement whenever I was in danger. Hermione had given me a pendant that she said would allow me to contact her or Harry if I needed them for anything. She said it only had a few uses. I put the pendant around my neck and slipped it under my shirt then walked into the bathroom to take a much needed shower. I turned on the water and waited for it to get to the right temperature then started to slowly wash the sweat, grime, and tears away.

I walked out of my bathroom and pulled on a set of black lacy underwear and a black lacy bra feeling better about myself in the sexy garments. I pulled a baggy t shirt on over them and crawled into bed feeling exhausted. I fell asleep and that's when I started dreaming of something I'd never thought I would have once Edward left a positive future with someone else.

I found myself standing in lying in a large bed that was very comfy. It had blue drapes around it and was obviously a king size at least. The blankets over my body were a deep matte black and went all the way down the sides of the bed to touch the floor. I looked down at them wondering what was going on and where I was. I had an inkling this was a dream, but the fact was it all felt very real. As I got up a voice said "This is one of the things that could happen if he wins and you stand by him."

I blinked surprised and asked "What?" The voice repeated itself and I asked "Who is he?" It just laughed and seemed to fade away as if that was for me to find out on my own. I got up and realized my body was a bit more developed than when I'd gone to bed. My chest used to be an average C cup, now they were at least a D as if they'd grown from something happening to my body. I shook my head figuring whatever it was, it wouldn't happen for a long time. I asked the voice "Can you tell me anything?"

The voice said "I can tell you for the happiest outcome you will have to share him. However his heart is big enough for all of you, and in a way you are all his reward." I blinked confused and it continued "Just enjoy the vision of happiness, for I have more visions to show you as you sleep from now on. You are a key piece in the puzzle, but the center of it all is oblivious to how important you and the others truly are to him." I sighed and nodded in acceptance then the voice faded saying "Goodbye for now Bella, remember this is one of the best outcomes, and this is if you can share him. Not sharing him will cause him so much pain that the world will fall apart around you as he tries to hold himself together knowing he has to choose."

A little girl suddenly ran into the room and said "Momma, Momma, Uncle Jacob is here and he brought Laura and Alia. Daddy told me to come wake you up." I felt a smile form on my face as I studied the little bundle of joy. She had jet black hair that went down past her shoulders, my chocolate brown eyes, a few freckles, my almost albino skin tone, and a smile that reminded me of someone but I couldn't quite place who.

I smiled and said "Ok baby girl, I'll get dressed. Go tell Daddy and the others your momma's getting ready, unless you want to go wake up your other mommas for me and Daddy." She smiled really big and ran off. I blinked wondering what I meant by other mommas yet it felt so natural I wasn't too worried about it. I went over to the closet and pulled on a light blue t shirt and a pair of navy blue jeans. I pulled on white ankle socks and a pair of black flats that went with my shirt and pants pretty well.

I walked out of a room only to see a wolf pup run past and hear myself say "SAMUEL SLOW DOWN! YOU KNOW IT'S AGAINST THE RULES TO SHIFT IN THE HOUSE!" The pup shifted into a little boy with dark brown hair the greenest eyes you'd ever seen, chocolate colored skin, and not a stitch of clothing on. I raised an eyebrow and said "Put some clothes on before I make you a real red skin." He yelped and ran off down the hallway and I sighed muttering "Such a handful sometimes."

I felt like I was two people, me and the girl who knew these children as one of their mothers. I stretched and headed for the den knowing the way despite this being the first time I dreamed of this place. I walked into the den and saw Jacob sitting on the couch chuckling as he talked with a figure with dark hair and his back turned to me. I walked up to him and wrapped my arms around his shoulders saying "Hey love, what are you and Jacob talking about?"

The guy kissed my hand and said "We were just discussing the things that led to things being the way they are. Like Hermione showing up, my coming here, our wedding, etc." I nodded and stroked his cheek with my fingers as he continued "Jacob was just telling me that Amelia was bringing Lilian to meet her god parents." I smiled and laid my head on his shoulder as he said "So you plan on dragging Amelia off for girl talk?"

I smiled and nodded into his shoulder then said "Hey Jake, so where is your wife and your little girl?" He pointed behind me and I turned around to see a beautiful young woman with golden blonde hair down to her shoulders that curled at the ends, light blue eyes, and wearing a dark blue dress that accentuated her figure. I smiled and said "Hey Amy." She smiled back and waved setting down little Lilian who had her father's dark hair, her mother's eyes, and was wearing an adorable dress that fit her like a glove.

She walked over and tugged on my leg then said "Hi Aunt Bella. Mommy said you and daddy are good friends and that you were her maid of honor at her wedding." I nodded at the little one releasing my husband and she smiled up at me then asked cutely "Did Daddy always snore?" I laughed and nodded causing Amy to chuckle and Jake to let out an irritated sigh at me telling his daughter I remembered him snoring when he was her age. She was about five years old and we were friends at that age though the memories were a bit murky.

Amelia studied me and said "So you still don't mind sharing your husband?" I shook my head and she smiled then said "That's cool, speaking of sharing where are your sister wives?" I shrugged and started to tell her I had no idea when a little boy came into the room crying. I bent down and picked him up gently rocking and shushing him. He slowly calmed down and hugged me around the neck burying his face into my shoulder. Amelia smiled and said "You're so great with kids, who's this little one?"

I smiled and said "This is Matthew." I glanced down at him and asked "Is everything ok Matt?" He nodded sniffling and hugged me tightly not saying anything about why he had been crying. I sighed and rubbed his back turning to Amy and saying "Sorry Amelia he gets like this sometimes. He's a little momma's boy at heart, though he usually runs to me rather than my two counter parts." Amelia just smiled and motioned that it was ok while Lilian just looked up at Matt worriedly. I smiled at her and said "Lillian if you want Samantha should be out back, I bet she'd be happy to have another girl to play with since her sisters are probably busy."

Lilian looked at her mother who sighed and said "Go on, but be back shortly. We still have to visit Grandpa Billy today." She nodded with wide eyes and ran off happily. I looked at Matthew who seemed to be feeling better and set him down. He clung to my hand and Amelia asked "How's Charlie, I know he wasn't happy with your engagement at first but after he saw how your husband treats you, he changed his mind from what you said last we talked."

I smiled and replied "Charlie's doing well. We keep trying to get him to stay the night here, but he insists he'd rather stay at his place even when we tell him he can bring Sue if he wants. I know for a fact Leah would be more than happy to see her mom again, especially after the rocky relationship they had after they lost her dad. Seth's been by a few times, but he hasn't been over in a month at least, so Leah thinks he's in some sort of trouble." Amelia chuckled and the two of us shared a knowing smile then my husband coughed.

I looked at him and he said "Why don't you girls head off and chat in the library, I know Hermione said she'd be over because she just got away from her job at the museum." We nodded and I kissed his cheek then we walked to the library talking. At this point the dream started to end as I started waking up. The last thing I heard was my husband's voice saying "Love, me and Jake are going out back to check on the kids I'll be back in shortly."

I woke up and stretched my arms way over my head then yawned and got up. I got dressed in a black t shirt and a pair of cargo pants that accentuated my figure. I thought about the dream then about the voice I'd heard and wondered who my husband was though his look and voice seemed familiar. When I was dressed I headed downstairs only to see Charlie heading out the door. I looked at him questioningly and he said "I'm heading to Billy's to watch the game. You'll be alright here on your own, right?" I nodded and motioned for him to go then made myself a cup of hot chocolate.

I know it's summer, but I don't care hot chocolate is good any time of the year. I sat on the couch and channel surfed. After a bit I sighed and gave it up as a bad job then stretched and turned off the TV wondering why my muscles felt so stiff. I started rubbing my shoulder trying to loosen the muscle a bit when the doorbell rang. I sighed and got up then went to the door. I was surprised to see Angela and Ben standing there smiling at me. I raised an eyebrow and said "Yes Ang, what can I help you with?"

She grinned and said "We're kidnapping you to go to the movies. Harry called and said you needed to hang out with someone other than him." I blinked and swore at that bastard for not telling me he was planning this while Angela just smiled and said "Get in the car peacefully or we'll drag you, right Ben?" He nodded and I sighed then started walking to Ben's van. He pulled open the back and I climbed in the Angela and he climbed in the front.

Ben drove into Port Angeles while I called Charlie and let him know I was hanging out with friends and had locked up the house. He just laughed and said it was good that I was getting out and not spending all my time with Harry, he figured the poor boy needed a break from me. I snorted thinking that Harry needed a break from life is what he needed. Angela noticed the look on my face and said "Oh don't be mad at Harry, he just said you needed a break from him and to get out with your old friends when he called me. He also said he'd probably drop by your place to check up on you."

That made me smile realizing that Harry cared enough to not only get me out of the house, but to also check up on me if I decided to stay home. I smiled more as I thought about the fact he cared enough to do that for me and said "So what are we going to see?" Ben grinned as we pulled up to the theater and parked then the three of us piled out of the van.

Ben said "We're going to see zombie masters three." I felt the urge to point out that I at least had never seen the first two zombie masters and Ben laughed saying "It has nothing to do with the first two, so it'll be all good if we only see the one. Ok Ang, Bella?" We nodded and went to get our tickets then some munchies before going in to sit and watch the movie.

Leah POV:

I walked out of the house with a towel over my shoulders heading down toward the beach a certain guy on my mind. I didn't know why, but the guy in question could turn into a winged wolf and was honestly different from any of the guys I knew. He even got Sam, the alpha, to ask the elders for a meeting to fight the largest group of vampires known to anyone. I shook my head and muttered "What is with me?" It was like I was fan-girling over him.

I growled and shook my head clearing my thoughts then finished my walk down to the beach where Sam, Emily, Seth, Jared, Kim, Paul, Embry, and Quil were sitting around joking about the future. Sam seemed to be deep in thought so I knew he was probably thinking about what he'd agreed to. The elders had eventually relented to meeting him and they were just waiting for him to set up a time. I hadn't been to his house in a few days, so I didn't know if Sam wanted me to go see or what. I know that since He's coming he may bring Hermione and Bella, unless of course he's waiting to hear from the Cullens so he can meet us all at once.

I sighed and laid my towel down then laid on it to tan as the boys played around in the surf. Emily sat next to me and said "Penny for your thoughts?" I shrugged slightly still lost in thoughts of him. I couldn't figure it out; I mean I knew for a fact his wolf form instilled more than fear in me it actually earned my respect.

I sighed and said "I can't stop focusing on him." Emily smiled and patted my shoulder. I smiled back and wondered if this was what imprints felt. I explained my feelings to Emily and asked "Is that how you and Sam feel, or Jared and Kim?" She nodded and smiled at me slightly then motioned for me to relax as I tensed up. I sighed and let it out a few deep breaths.

Emily smiled and said "To be honest it's a bit harder for us because the imprint makes things more draining. You going to talk to him, and possibly tell him, or going to wait until you imprint for sure?" I hold up two fingers for the second option and she nods then says "I'll go tell Sam you're gonna head off and find out when he wants to talk with the elders. Don't worry about coming back to soon." I nodded and ran into the woods then stripped and phased after tying my clothes to my leg.

I ran to Harry's and noticed his car was gone. I phased back and got dressed then knocked on his door. I heard grumbling and the sound of someone walking down stairs. Eventually Harry opened the door, at least I thought it was Harry, the big differences were the eyes which were a stunning green and the fact his hair had turned jet black. It was still as messy as ever and as I stared into his eyes my world seemed to shift and revolve around him. He raised an eyebrow and said "Hey Leah, need something?"

I slowly nodded and said "The elders want to know when you want to meet and if you want to meet with them without the vampires then again with them or with them all together?" He looked thoughtful then held up one finger and I figured he meant the first option. I nodded and said "Great, when do you want to meet them?"

He smiled and said "How about tonight at eight o' clock?" I nodded and he said "Guessing you got to run?" I nodded even though I really didn't want to. He laughed and said "Alright I'll see you later. With me pulling these all-nighters I have been sleeping during the day. I really have to get a balanced sleep schedule going what with school on Monday." I nodded and started to leave only to hear him say "I'll see you at six or seven Leah, since I want to at least be early to meet the elders."

I nodded at him and ran into the woods then stripped and tied my clothes to my leg before phasing. I ran off toward the beach knowing Sam and the others should still be there since it had only taken about ten minutes to get to Harry's and our conversation couldn't have taken more than five minutes. If they weren't at the beach they'd all be at Sam's though so I wasn't too worried.

When I got to the beach, I saw everyone was still there laughing, talking and playing around. I quickly shifted in the wolves and pulled my bikini back on then walked over to the others. Sam saw me and asked "So did you go talk to your friend Harry?" I nodded and he asked "How'd it go?" I stretched languidly taking my time to answer him making him wait since I knew he'd like that Harry planned on respecting our people.

I smiled slightly and said "It went great. Harry said he'll be here around six or seven but he doesn't want the elders to hold the meeting until eight. He wants to come early so that he can show them the respect they deserve." The others talked among themselves at this and Sam nodded then motioned for me to carry on with what I was doing as he turned back to Emily and started talking in hushed tones too low to be heard over the sound of everyone else. I lay down on my towel and started enjoying the sunshine again.

Kim walked over and sat next to me the two of us just discussing anything that passed our mind avoiding touchy topics. I was still partially thinking on my possible Imprint with Harry. It didn't seem possible; he was so different even for a pale face. It made no sense that I would be bound to someone like him. He was strong and smart I'd give him that, but he had a darkness hanging over his heart that caused him to not let anyone get very close. I sighed as Kim walked away and I closed my eyes rolling onto my back and letting my front get a nice tan.

After about two hours everyone packed up and headed their own way to get ready for the council meeting tonight. Most of them didn't know anything about Harry, so they weren't sure what to think about him though his wanting to respect the elders sat well with everyone. I walked home and told Dad and Mom about what Harry said since they were on the council and dad said "An outsider who honors and respects our tribe, that's different."

I smiled at him and nodded then walked upstairs to change and get ready for the meeting tonight. I figured I'd kill time by patrolling since everyone else had their own things to worry about. Plus going on patrol would give me time to think what Harry meant to me and hopefully I could teach myself how to block my thoughts from the rest of the pack. I climbed out my window and stripped down in the woods then phased after tying them to my leg yet again.

I ran along the perimeter of our land I did this for another three hours until just after six o' clock then headed home. I phased and got dressed then walked out the front door and met up with Harry who had stopped at the boundary in his car which had Bella and Hermione within. I motioned for him to follow me and headed to the Billy's place where the tribe would be meeting and motioned for him to get out. The three of them did as I asked and I said "This is Chief Billy Black's place. His son Jake's a member of the pack."

They nodded in understanding and I continued "I'll introduce you guys to him and ask if you can stay here until the council meets, if not you can stay at my place." Harry nodded and the other two followed his lead as I knocked on Billy's door. He answered the door and I said "Hey Billy, Harry, the outsider, is here with his friends who are going to meet with the council. It alright if we stay here since the council's meeting at your place anyway or do you want them to wait somewhere else?"

He thought about it then said "You guys can come on in. I have a few questions for Harry that I would like to ask before the meeting anyway so it's better if all of you stay here." I nodded and motioned for Harry and the others to enter. Harry entered then politely nodded to Billy while Bella hugged the old man being a close family friend. Hermione smiled politely and the four of us followed Billy into the kitchen.

Harry looked at Billy and said "So you're Chief Black?" Billy nodded the affirmative and Harry said "It's an honor to meet the head of the Quileute tribe and leader of the Quileute wolf pack as they follow the will of your council. I'm Harry Potter. I'm hoping we can come to an agreement that benefits your people, the Cullens, and my own plans for the future." Billy smiled surprised a pale face would want to help his people then noticed the age of Harry's eyes and the way he carried himself. I hadn't noticed it before but Harry carried himself as if he bore the weight of the world on his shoulders.

Billy studied Harry and said "Hello Harry, mind if I ask you a few questions before the other elders get here?" Harry quickly shook his head no and Billy asked "Do you think your plans will cause harm to the Quileute people as a hole?" Again Harry shook his head in the negative, though the look in his eyes said that he'd do whatever it took to make sure this was true.

Billy seemed to see it too and smiled slightly before asking "Will you do anything to make my people stand by you if the council refuses to help?" Again he shook his head in the negative and I realized he truly wouldn't force those who wanted no part of his war. Billy stared into his eyes and must have found what he was searching for as he nodded to himself. He studied Harry and said "Lastly, what do you get from destroying these Cold Ones that you have decided to declare war upon?"

Harry sighed and said softly "I get to stop them from turning anyone against their will. I get a chance to find all vampires and make them work together and possibly make their own community. I get a chance at true peace with the supernatural forces of the world that have been repressed by the Volturi. All of this is my goal, also my benefactor brought me here to stop them as well as help others. IF we succeed, I will honor any request the Quileutes make of me so long as it is in the name of peace. I will reign in the vampires and possibly make the supernatural world known to humans everywhere. These are but a few of my long term goals though."

Billy nodded and motioned for Harry to relax then said "You'll have my vote Harry; you seem to have Sam's support so you'll probably have the support of the pack. You just have to prove that your plans won't hurt the people of my tribe and the elders will probably agree to allow the pack to fight beside you." Harry smiled in thanks then sat down and sighed softly seeming much older than he had mere minutes ago. It seemed as if the weight on his shoulders had increased exponentially. I just wanted to hug him and take some of the pain away, though it seemed that Bella had the same idea as she actually did hug Harry.

I blinked as I finally noticed what had been bugging me about Harry. His hair was no longer blonde instead it was jet black and his eyes were an emerald green. It looked so much more natural on him than the gray and blonde his features had been before, though his hair still had the messy look that suited him so well. I sighed softly as Bella released Harry and he sat up straighter.

Suddenly the pack started filing in and finding places to sit all around the room as I heard my dad and mom walking up. I looked at Bella who was studying Harry and Hermione who was studying the boys. I knew that like Harry she could tell who was and who wasn't a shape shifter. Sam studied Harry and held out his hand saying "Hello again outsider." Harry smiled slightly and shook his hand nodded at him in a show of slight respect.

My parents and old Quil walked in at this point and sat down as Harry stood to allow my mom to take his seat. Mom smiled at him in thanks then the three of them looked at Billy who said "Well I guess we're all here. I believe it's time each of you asks a question that you think will pertain to the war this young man wishes our people to aid him in." Mom and Dad nodded while old Quil studied Harry carefully with a look of slight awe in his eyes.

Mom went first. She asked "Harry, do you think the pack will be put in danger whether we join you or choose to stand on our own?" Harry nodded and mom sighed then asked "Will you protect the pack with your life if they become your allies?" Harry nodded again this time with determination in his eyes that everyone could feel radiating off him as if he were the sun and it were his rays. Mom smiled and said "As long as you will protect my family I will be happy to call you a friend of my people."

Harry nodded and said "Elder Clearwater, I wouldn't let anything happen to the pack whether they become my allies or choose to stay out of my war. I will do whatever it takes to protect them even if that means giving up my life. The Volturi would attack your people whether we fought them or not, that is why I ask for this alliance between your people and my allies." Mom slowly nodded and old Quil shared a look with dad, which I knew meant it was his turn to ask his questions.

Dad sighed and asked "You say you're enemies would be ruthless, will you fall to their level if this war comes to that?" Harry shook his head his eyes growing cold and it was as if the warmth were sucked out of the room at the sorrow they portrayed. I shivered and so did a few of the others. Dad continued "Would you let your enemy live to harm your allies even if it went against their wishes?" Harry shook his head once again and everyone murmured surprised at his conviction and how high Harry held his allies compared to his allies.

Harry said softly "If I know they're just going to attack my allies when our back is turned I will end them. I won't let my friends and companions fall because I was too weak to defend them. I already had that happen once; I won't have it happen again." Mom gasped realizing why Harry's eyes were so old and the pack let out sounds of surprise as each realized what Harry meant. Harry finished "Elder Clearwater, I will protect the pack and anyone else who sides with me at any cost as I told your wife. I would even become a part of your tribe if allowed to, to show my sincerity to all of you."

I gasped and old Quil smiled slightly as if he knew all of this but hearing it confirmed something for him. He looked at Harry and asked "If you were given the rights of our tribe, would you become one of its protectors, winged wolf?" Harry nodded and stared into old Quil's eyes. The old man smiled and said "Would you put the life of the tribe before your own even if you were told that we could not side with you in this conflict?" Again Harry nodded his eyes hard and cold as ice. They slowly melted as old Quil laughed and said "Good young one, good. I would like to move that we accept this young man as a member of the Quileute tribe and give him power to make alliances for the good of the tribe so long as he confers both with the alpha of the protectors and the council before making any decisions."

Billy gasped while mom and dad looked at Old Quil like he grew a second head. He smirked slightly and Harry said softly "I am honored esteemed elder. Are you sure that this is a good idea though? I have many enemies and if they find that the Quileute have taken me as one of their own they will do what they can to harm your people. I would honestly stand against them, but I don't want to risk the innocent just by being here. I know that there will be many enemies and each one would attack the tribe merely because of your protectors, but if they found you considered me a part of your tribe they'd redouble their efforts."

Old Quil studied Harry and said softly "You have so much on your shoulders, yet still you protect my people as if they were yours already. I can't see a greater honor than making you one of us." My father and mother finally agreed with old Quil and Billy nodded remembering his own Q and A session with Harry before the other elders arrived. Eventually they all nodded their heads and Old Quill said "Will you Harry Potter, accept the role of joining our tribe among the esteemed protectors that watch out for the Quileute people?"

Harry nodded proudly his eyes shining with inner strength and said "So long as the Quileute people will have me I will stand among their protectors putting their safety before my own. I will ally myself with those who would see the protectors as their friends and stand against any who would try to harm them or the people they protect. I will do whatever it takes to stand proudly before the Quileute people as one of their own despite being an outsider."

The elders nodded and motioned for everyone to leave them to convene on their own and decide how to induct Harry into the tribe. I realized that if Harry became a tribesman that would mean anyone he married would also become part of the tribe. I silently wondered if Harry had realized this or if he thought that it would just be him. I knew that clan Potter would become one of the clans of the tribe if things continued as they were thanks to Harry's vows to protect the tribe.

Eventually dad waved for everyone to enter then Old Quil stood up and said "We have decided we will induct young Harry into the tribe a week from this Friday at the bonfire. We will have the entire tribe gather and Harry will be allowed to let the tribe see how honorable he is, then tell the tribe anything he believes they need to know. With that said this meeting is adjourned. Since Harry is now a part of the tribe he has our full support in his war against these Volturi who would hunt our people for our rare abilities to fight the cold ones."

Harry bowed his head and said softly "Thank you medicine man. I will never betray the trust of the tribe and I will do my best to protect every member of the tribe who helps me fight the cold ones. I only ask that we form an alliance with the Cullens and others like them who wish to destroy the Volturi. Until we put aside our differences the power of the Volturi will never be broken." Old Quil nodded and everyone dispersed. Harry, Bella, and Hermione headed to his car.

I stopped him and asked "Did you mean all of that Harry, even the part about becoming one of the tribe?" Harry nodded and I smiled at him wondering what it was about him that made everyone trust him. Was it his demeanor, his attitude, or maybe it was something else? Whatever it was, I knew it was why the elders asked him to join the tribe. I stared in his eyes and said "I'll be at your place after school tomorrow. Tell the Cullens I'm coming so they know just in case they want to meet with you or anything." He nodded with a slight smile then climbed in the car and drove off. As I watched him go I felt a longing in my heart and wondered if this is what it was to be imprinted. I shook my head and started for my parent's place knowing tomorrow would be a very long day.

Well there's the end of yet another Chapter. Hopefully everyone enjoyed. I plan on putting up some other stories in the next couple of weeks, BUT I don't plan on putting this on hold. I'll continue working on this even as I work on other stories. For those that are worried I'll let this go to long, Don't be. I won't let this go longer than a week or two without an update I promise. I'm on disability so I have nothing to do other than right. I hope people noticed a change in my writing style as the story has gone on. At first I forgot to separate paragraphs when people talked but I've tried to fix that. I've also tried to add a bit more detail to the world, though I don't think I did that too well. Anyway all that said thanks for reading and see you next upload, eh? Hope so at least, else why do I write this stuff, it sure ain't for my health, though it is partly for my enjoyment. I honestly hated Twilight till I started writing for it, go figure.