Chapter 7—Truth Exposed

As they sped to the house on Slate Street, Billy looked at his longtime friend and said, "Charlie, this is sacred tribal business. No matter what you hear you cannot come into the house."

Charlie answered, "I get that Billy, you already told me."

Shaking his head Billy said, "I know that but I need you to swear."

Rolling his eyes Charlie replied, "Okay I swear."

Billy turned in his seat to look at him saying, "No, this is serious; the Tribal Medicine Man has been called. I need you to swear that you will not come in and not tell anyone about this. You must swear to me on what you hold most dear in the world."

Looking at his friend, Charlie had never seen the jokester Billy this serious. With a sigh he said, "I will not tell anyone about this and I will not go into the house." With a heavy sigh he continued, "I swear it on Bella's life."

The remainder of the drive was spent in silence. Once they reached the house Roland headed inside as Charlie and Seth got Billy into his chair.

By the time Seth pushed Billy into the house Roland was already checking on Harry. Roland was on one side and The Doctor was on the other. Next to Roland was Jacob and behind him all the pack was standing. On the right side of the bed was Carlisle with Edward at his side and the rest standing behind him.

Roland was checking Harry over as Jacob spoke. "He was walking home from school, and these people in dresses just appeared out of no were. Then they started shooting lights at him from sticks. I know that sounds crazy."

Shaking his head Roland said, "It's not crazy." Putting his hand on Harry's head to check his temperature, Roland brushed the hair off his forehead. Startled Roland fell back as he yelled, "Spirit Guides protect us…That's Harry Potter!"

Edward said, "We are aware of that."

Roland looked at him like he had grown another head saying, "But that is The Harry Potter!"

Carlisle interrupted saying, "I am sure that should mean something to us, and you will explain it to us later. But, at the moment we have got to stabilize him and stop the bleeding."

Roland nodded and rose to his feet pulling his wand out.

Spotting the stick the Cullens immediately went on the defensive and began hissing at Roland. The pack began growling back at them prepared to defend their medicine man.

Roland raised his hands and said, "Calm down! I am a wizard as were those that attached him." Then pointing at Harry he continued, "As is he, the injuries were inflicted by magic and it will take magic to correct them."

Raising his wand Roland began casting diagnostic spells as Emmett asked, "You mean like pulling a rabbit out of a hat and levitating people?"

Shaking his head Roland replied, "Not exactly…" Then when he saw the results of his spell Roland yelled, "Merlin's beard!"

"What?" Carlisle asked. Grabbing Carlisle's hand he placed it on Harry's neck. Feeling the collar under his hand Carlisle questioned, "What is that?"

Edward and Jacob asked in unison, "What's going on?"

Moving to check the collar more fully Carlisle answered, "There is an iron collar around his neck that can't be seen."

Roland explained, "It is a binding collar, it is meant to bind his magic. We have to get it off. The spells that he was hit with are attacking his body, only his own magic can stop it."

Esme interrupted saying, "We can pull it off; Emmett is the strongest of us."

Sam added, "And Paul is the strongest of us, maybe one on each side."

Roland shook his head saying, "It's won't work. The collar is held on by magic. No amount of brute force will open or break it."

"Then what do we do?" Carlisle asked.

Roland said, "The governments around the world stopped using this collar because there is a way it can be opened. The wizard's soul mate touching it will open it."

Emmett got their attention when he said, "Edward…Harry is his chosen; he should be able to open the collar!"

Edward, who had been shocked by finding out that his human chosen is not human. That his chosen is in fact a wizard…. Shaking himself to clear his head Edward moved to replace Carlisle on the right side of the bed. Taking a deep breath he reached out and touched the collar. It took all his restraint to not growl, how dare they put a collar on his chosen. The collar clicked, but did not open. Edward sat back on his legs in shock.

Roland mussed, "That was interesting, the collar reacted to you but did not open."

Seth spoke up, "Jacob, open the collar." When they all looked at him he said, "He's Jacob's imprint."

Billy asked, "Is that true?" When Jacob nodded he said, "Then open the collar."

Jacob moved closer to the left side of the bed and holding his breath reached out and touched the collar. The collar again clicked but did not open. Jacob sat back on his legs in shock, this was not possible he had imprinted on Harry. There was no way that he was not his mate.

Roland said, "Interesting, the collar reacted to both of you but did not open. I wonder if you both touch it at the same time if it will come off."

Rosalie scoffed, "What are you saying that he has two mates? Is that even possible?"

Shaking his head Roland answered, "I am not sure…and even less sure what is possible and not possible for this boy. After all he has already done the impossible."

Jacob whispered, "Done the impossible."

And Edward questioned, "What do you mean he had done the impossible?"

Roland answered, "That is what I was trying to tell you. Look the shortest I can make the story is this. There is a spell, potion, hex, jinx or curse for everything in the wizard world. Including killing…that curse is one of the unforgivable. To cast that curse is a one-way ticket to prison…for life. There is no counter curse for it and no shielding charm will stop it. Anyone that has ever had it cast at them died. Except for an infant who the story says the curse bounced off of and reflected back on the caster, destroying them."

Esme asked, "Are you saying that this boy is…?"

Roland interrupted saying, "He is the only one in history to survive the killing curse. That scar on his forehead is where the curse rebounded. That scar also makes him famous. He is known around the world as The-Boy-Who-Lived. So I am not sure if possible and impossible apply to him."

Carlisle asked, "What do you suggest?"

Roland answered, "That the two of them touch the collar with one hand and touch each other's hand with the other one."

Carlisle questioned, "And if they don't…or if it doesn't open the collar? What then?"

With a heavy sigh Roland replied, "Then the boy will die."

Edward said, "Then I guess we will have to find out." Then rising on his knees he moved to put one hand on the collar and one in the air.

Rosalie shouted in shock, "YOUR NOT GOING TO TOUCH THAT DOG ARE YOU!?"

Edward looked over his shoulder and hissed at her. "I am NOT going to fail him again!" Turning back to Jacob he said, "Alright d…Black let's try."

Jacob, who was sitting there in shock did not respond, it was as though he did not hear him.

Clearing his throat Edward softly said, "Jacob."

Drawn out of his thoughts by Edward saying his given name, Jacob rose onto his knees saying, "Sure, sure le…" Jacob stopped himself from calling Edward a name and cleared his throat before saying, "Okay Edward."

Jacob placed his left hand on the collar and then his right hand against Edward's. The second their hands touched there was a click and the collar opened and became visible. Once the collar opened Harry began to glow in a white light. The light surrounding him began to expand and quickly encompassed him, Edward and Jacob. The light grew brighter and then in a blinding flash was gone.

By the time their eyes had started to recover there was banging on the door.

Charlie Swan had seen the huge flash of light and was scared for his friend; he beat on the door with his fist as he shouted, "BILLY…ARE YOU ALIGHT…BILLY…BILLY CAN YOU HEAR ME?!"

Looking around Billy shouted back, "WE'RE ALL RIGHT!"

Edward gently lifted Harry's head as Jacob removed the collar and threw it across the room.

Carlisle looked at Roland and asked, "Can you explain what just happened?"

Roland took out his wand and began running diagnostic spells as he said, "I think it was the release of magic build-up, but it could have been something else as well."

Emmett asked, "Would that something else have to do with them?" He pointed at the pack across the room before he finished, "Not reeking of wet dog any longer."

Sam added, "Or them not reeking of death?"

Shaking himself from his shock Roland said, "It looks like he may have received a slight increase in magical power, but it is hard to say as I believe he was quite powerful to start with."

Billy asked, "Just how powerful?"

Roland replied, "I believe he may be the most powerful wizard alive."

Edward questioned, "But, he will be alright?"

Roland answered, "Yes, he is sleeping and should be fine when he wakes up."

Esme asked, "Then can you tell us why everyone smells different?"

Nodding Roland said, "I think we may want to sit for this." He watched as they all took seats, some of the younger ones on the floor.

Neither Edward nor Jacob moved from their place on either side of Harry, and no one commented on it.

Once they were all situated Roland began his tale. "There is an old story that is passed down from medicine man to medicine man. It tells of a time, 2000 years ago, when Werewolves, Vampires and Wizards lived together in peace. It was common to have friends among the other races. And while not common it often happened that Werewolves would imprint on someone of another race. Just as Vampires would find their chosen and Wizards their soul mate within the other races. For many centuries they lived in peace. But as usually happens eventually jealousy reared its ugly head and the peace of that world was shattered.

"There was a couple, a Werewolf and a Vampire. They were mates, or whatever other word you would use to describe them. The two women were beautiful and deeply in love. But there was a witch who was attracted to them both. She wanted to join in their relationship, but they were not interested. Furious at their rejection the Witch killed them both and cast a dark spell using their blood. This spell caused the separation of the races. It also caused the horrible smell to keep the races apart. Each race blamed the others for the deaths, as the witch was consumed in her own spell. Leading to 2000 years of fighting among the races…"

Alice clapped and giggled as she said, "And they broke the curse."

Nodding Roland continued, "Yes, there was a seer among the Werewolves that said there would come a time despite the curse that a Werewolf, a Vampire and a Wizard would be mates and the curse would be destroyed."

Edward asked, "So because we are both his mates and the curse has been lifted?"

Roland looked at the three mates and stuttered out, "Yes, something like that."

Harry chose that moment to wake up as he mumbled, "More like a cosmic joke."

"Harry!" Both Jacob and Edward shouted in unison.

Harry waived them off as he got up off the bed.

Roland asked, "You think this is a cosmic joke?"

Nodding as he stood and moved away from them he said, "Yes a cosmic joke or Fate is having another good laugh at my expense."

Jacob whispered, "Why would you say that?"

With a sigh Harry answered, "I knew what the collar was and how to get it off. Imagine my shock at finding that the mate I needed was halfway around the world and I found them. But, that would be too normal for me. And my life has never been normal. So I don't have one mate, I have two. And Fate who has never been kind to me, let me find both of them only to be abandoned by them both."

Edward interrupted, "It won't happen again just give me a chance to show you Harry, please."

Jacob added, "Harry just let me explain."

Cutting them both off Harry said, "Explain what, that 'never ever' isn't what it used to be? That at the first sign that I knew what you were you both ran away."

Edward and Jacob said, "Harry…"

Only to be cut off by Harry. "And then just so that Fate could mess with me AGAIN. My two mates are enemies, mortal enemies that can't stand to be in the same room with each other. And if you think that I am spending eternity playing referee between you then you're mental."

Shocked and hopeful Edward asked, "What do you mean eternity?"

Turning to Edward Harry said, "You don't know much about Wizard soul mates do you?" At the shake of several heads he went on. "A Wizard soul mate bond, binds you together. Once the bond is consummated the life forces of the mates are tied together. If one dies then the others die."

Jacob interrupted, "But he's already dead," as he pointed at Edward.

Nodding Harry replied, "In Edward's case he would have to leave this plain of existence and then we would to. But in the mean time he does not age and does not die. Therefore the bond would not let us age or die. This would leave me with eternity to stand between you as you fight. And since you have both shown that at the first sign of trouble you will run, and then I get to spend eternity alone. Because let me tell you my life has had more than its share of trouble. And I doubt that is going to change anytime soon."

Then looking around at all of them Harry said, "Now if you will excuse me I'm tired and would like to rest."

Edward said, "But, Harry we need to work this out. I can't give you up." The last was whispered softly.

Roland asked, "You are not planning on ignoring the bond are you?"

Harry answered, "Yes, it will grow weaker and after a year it should disappear." Harry looked at Roland willing him to believe him. With a sigh Roland nodded his head, Harry was up to something and he would wait to find out what.

Jacob jumped in saying, "No, Harry we can figure something out."

Harry replied, "I think I just politely asked you to leave."

Jacob replied, "We are not going anywhere until we work something out."

Harry looked around at them as he thought, 'How am I going to get a pack of Werewolves and a Coven of Vampires out of my house? I don't have my wand, that jerk of a Minister snapped it.' Then smiling Harry called out, "Dobby!"

With a pop Dobby appeared, he flung himself at Harry wrapping around his leg as he babbled, "The Great Harry Potter Sir, Dobby is being trying to find you but you is blocked. Now you is calling Dobby and Dobby be finding you."

Esme in shock asked, "What is that?"

Turning to those assembled in the room Dobby puffed out his chest and said, "Dobby is house elf."

Harry said, "Dobby I would like them to leave my house."

Squaring his shoulders Dobby said, "The Great Harry Potter Sir be saying you must go."

Emmett laughed saying, "And what, you're going to make us leave?"

As the words left Ememtt's mouth Dobby snapped his fingers. In an instant Dobby was standing on the back porch and the pack and coven were standing in the back yard. With a growl Jacob and Edward charged toward the house. Dobby waved his hand and they both went flying back into the trees. Dobby announced, "The Great Harry Potter Sir be saying that you not be in house." And with a pop he was gone.


At Hogwarts Hermione and Draco road the spiral stairs to the Headmaster's office, when they reached the top she knocked on the door. After hearing Professor Dumbledore call for them to enter, they rushed through the door.

Out of breath from running Hermione shouted, "Professor Harry has been attacked by Death Eaters."

Nodding Professor Dumbledore replied, "Yes Professor Snape was just about to explain what happened, why don't you both take a seat and join us."

They took seats next to Professor McGonagall as Severus addressed the four of them, "Ms. Granger is correct Mr. Potter has been attacked by Death Eaters."

Professor McGonagall asked, "How did they find him?"

Severus replied, "It would appear that Jameson found the information at the Ministry. He then gathered a group of low ranking Death Eaters and portkeyed them to Mr. Potter."

Draco asked, "Who is this Jameson, I have never heard of him."

Nodding Severus said, "He was a minor Death Eater, he had also been a Ravenclaw and graduated the year before you started here at Hogwarts."

Dumbledore quietly asked, "Severus you said that he was. Does that mean something has happened to him?"

Turning to Dumbledore Severus answered, "Yes, the Dark Lord did not take it well that Jameson had Potter in his hands and let him get away. The Dark Lord killed him, and was not kind in doing so. Fortunately for us Jameson had not shared his information with his friends, so the Dark Lord does not know where Potter is."

With a sigh Dumbledore said, "I will have Kingsley and Arthur find anything on Harry at the Ministry and hide it." Then turning to Hermione he asked, "Is Harry alright?"

Nodding Hermione answered, "Yes."

Minerva breathed a sigh of relief as she said, "Thank Merlin for that."

Severus interrupted saying, "Do not thank Merlin too quickly." Seeing that he had their attention he went on. "The Dark Lord does not know where Potter is. But he does know that magical creatures came to his defense."

Minerva turned to Hermione and asked, "Do you know anything about these creatures?"

Hermione answered, "There is a coven of Vampires that Harry has become friends with. And the neighboring Indian Reservation has a type of Werewolf. I assume that is what the Professor is talking about."

With a sharp nod Severus said, "Indeed, and the Dark Lord has taken their presence as a sign that Potter is gathering allies. In response he is recruiting, dark creatures and dark wizards from around the world. When the battle comes it will be on a mammoth scale."

"How mammoth?" Minerva asked.

Before her question could be answered a black falcon flew through the window and deposited a letter on Dumbledore's desk.

Picking up the letter Dumbledore read if before saying, "It is from the German Ministry of Magic. Voldemort has breached Nuremburg prison."

Minerva whispered, "Gellert Grindelwald."

Nodding Dumbledore said, "It is not clear what Voldemort wanted but he must not have liked the answer. Gellert Grindelwald is dead."

Severus quickly ushered the students out of the room.

When the door clicked shut Minerva moved to stand next to Dumbledore and placed a hand on his shoulder as he asked, "Albus."

Not looking way from what only he could see he said, "He wanted to make the wizarding world a safer and better place once. Sacrifices had to be made for the 'greater good'. But as often is the case, his mistakes led down a slippery slope. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely, in the end he did horrific things the likes of which the world has rarely seen. And I was called upon to defeat him."

Minerva added, "But."

As the tears rolled down his face Professor , Hogwarts Headmaster, founder of the Order of the Phoenix, Order of Merlin First Class, Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards, Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot whispered. "But, I never stopped loving the man that he had been."


It had been three days since the pack and coven had been expelled from his house. Harry was feeling much better and, despite acting like he didn't know, he knew Jacob and Edward were shadowing him. They were trying to figure out how to talk to him and work things out.

Pulling out of the garage in his Firebird, which ran like brand new, Harry headed towards La Push. He needed to get some things taken care of and a wand was first on his list. Roland Cloud Dancing was a wizard so he must know of a wand shop here in the area.


Jacob was following Harry as he made his way to Roland's house. After knocking on the door, Roland had let him into the house.

Inside the house Harry asked, "I assume that since you are a wizard you know where the nearest wizard shopping area is, and if there is a wand shop there?"

Nodding Roland answered, "They are both located in Seattle, I can give you directions if you like." At Harry's nod he asked, "May I ask what you intend to do about the bond? All the business about it growing weaker and fading way, which was all bull wasn't it?"

With s sigh Harry replied. "Yes, but they don't understand the bond and what it truly means."

Roland said, "Like the fact that they are not just your mates…but mates to each other also."

Laughing Harry answered, "Yes, and with the curse lifted or not do you want to tell a Werewolf that he is mated to a Vampire?"

Shaking his head Roland replied, "Not any more than you want to tell a Vampire that he's mated to a Werewolf. So what are you going to do?"

Shrugging his shoulders Harry said, "There isn't anything I can do till they figure it out. Both of them are too stubborn to believe it if someone told them. They will have to figure it out on their own. Then we will see if we can work things out."

Roland asked, "So you will forgive them?"

Harry answered, "That will depend on how honest they are about it." Then with a shy smile he said, "They really are good guys, they just have to learn a better way of dealing with things than running away."


Jacob in wolf form followed Harry as he left La Push. When he reached the border he found Edward waiting in his Volvo.

As he neared the car Edward rolled down the window and threw some clothes out saying, "These should come close to fitting, they're Emmett's. Alice had a vision that Harry is going to Seattle, you'll never be able to keep up."

Phasing and getting dressed Jacob jumped into the car as Edward sped away.

As they followed Harry down the interstate to Seattle Jacob asked the question that had been bothering him. "I know that you are using Alice's vision to follow Harry and make sure he is safe. But why did you come and get me? You could have gone on your own."

Shrugging Edward said, "We are both his mates and doing the same thing till we can work things out with him…I just figured it would make things easier if we work together."

A/N: I am sorry to njferrell if you don't like this story, but yes it is a 3-way. I hope you all enjoy the story. Let me know what you think.

Next Chapter: A Learning Experience