The next morning, Harry and Ginny came back over to Abby's and the four of them hung out. While they were sitting and talking, Abby's phone rang and she got up to answer it.
"Hello?" A short silence and then, "She, hold on," She sighed, "Hermione, it's Edward." Harry looks at her expectantly and Ginny looks up curiously.
"Hello?"
"Can you bring Harry over?"
"Uh, Hang on let me check," She looked to the couch, "Uh Harry, he wants us to go over."
"Alright… can Ginny come as well?"
"I can't just leave Abby,"
"Hermione…" Abby said, "it's fin e, I do have other friends as well. In fact they might like to hang out now that I think of it."
"Are you sure?"
"Yea, they were planning on going to La Push anyways… but of course it's raining but still. It's a natural hang out spot." Hermione heard a growl through the phone and looked at it curiously.
"If your sure,"
"It's fine, really."
"Alright," Hermione put the phone back to her ear. "Alright, we'll be there soon. Ginny'll be coming. I'm sure Alice and she will get on grandly."
"I'm sure they will," Edward said, "I'll see you soon. Think you can get here?"
"We'll apparate, it'll be fine."
"Great, see you soon," They hung up.
"Well, I really am sorry Abby. I really wish I could tell you… but I can't. Edward and his family… well, they have to live here and if word got out… let's just say they wouldn't be treated the same."
"I understand, really I do, I just kind of wish this hadn't happened… at least you hadn't run into him…"
"Abby, you're the one who wanted me to see him,"
"Cause he's gorgeous,"
"There's a reason for that… but I can't say... I'm sorry, next time… I'll reject the invite and we'll hang, ok?"
"Alright," Abby agreed. Hermione gave her a hug goodbye and she, Harry and Ginny grabbed hands and apparted to the Cullen's house.
They arrived right outside the front door.
"Wow, this house is amazing!" Ginny said.
"It's the one place they don't have to hide," Hermione said.
"Right you are Hermione," Edward said from the door way. Ginny jumped but Hermione and Harry just looked at him.
"Ginny Weasley… no this is not a dream,"
"But… wait,"
"I know… Harry, it would've been a little smarter to tell her yes," Harry stared at him.
"I suppose so… I wasn't exactly planning on coming here though,"
"I understand, it's not a problem," Edward said, "Carlisle will be pleased to meet you. It's supposed to get sunny later so he couldn't go to work. Please, come in," Hermione, Harry and Ginny walked into the house and Ginny and Harry were both in awe at the beautiful house.
"It's so… open,"
"You sound like I did when I first saw the house," Bella said as she walked up to Edward. "Hi, I'm Bella," She said shaking Ginny and Harry's hands.
"Harry Potter,"
"Ginny Weasley,"
"It's very nice to meet you both. Trust me, the warmth is invited in the house," Hermione and she laughed. Ginny giggled and harry chuckled slightly.
"Carlisle is just fetching Alice and Jasper at the moment," Bella said to Edward.
"He'll be here soon, I can hear them coming." Bella nodded and took a seat next to Emmett on the couch.
"Harry, Ginny, this is Emmett," Emmett stood up and walked over to them.
"It's very nice to meet you," Emmett said, "We watched each event from the side lines… you are a very skilled Wizard,"
"Uh, Harry, what are they talking about?"
"Oh, right Ginny doesn't know… they're Vampires,"
"Oh really? I remember writing an essay on them,"
"Trust me Gin, they don't have all the facts," Hermione said.
"So… why do you look like Cedric?" Edward quickly explained everything.
"I'll let Harry go into more detail but for now… Carlisle arrives," A second later Carlisle, Alice and Jasper came running into the room.
"Carlisle, Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley," Edward introduced. They shook hands, Harry once again resisting the urge to pull back.
"Thank you for trying to save my son, those many years ago,"
"My pleasure, really, no body deserves it, especially not from Voldemort,"
"Either way, I thank you. Even though you had no idea he was alright… still the thoughts what counts,"
"This is my sister Alice and my brother Jasper,"
"I love your shirt Alice!" Ginny said.
"Thank you Ginny," Alice said. "Where did you ever find those pants? I've been looking everywhere for them?"
"Last pair in England,"
"I never even thought to look there!" Alice said, "I should've seen it! Why didn't I see it?"
"Calm down Alice, they're just pants," Edward rolled his eyes.
"I was going to go shopping tomorrow with Bella, would you like to join us?"
"Oh, could I?" Ginny asked Bella.
"That would be great," Bella said. "Are you sure it's going to be cloudy?" She asked turning to Alice. Alice was still for a moment.
"Yup, even rain a little."
"Great," Bella said smiling, "I wouldn't want to ruin this trip. Just… no making me buy things I won't wear like you did last time." Alice was still again.
"Ohh! You're going to buy the cutest shirt!!"
"How do you know?" Ginny asked.
"Alice can see visions of the future," Edward explained.
"Like Trelawney?"
"Nothing like that," Hermione laughed and Harry joined in remembering their old divination teacher. "Alice's are probably way more accurate then her's."
"Alice's visions are accurate until something changes. If someone changes their mind, their future will change." Carlisle explained.
"We sure could use you at Hogwarts. McGonagall finally fired her,"
"So the war's been over for how many years and she just fired her?" Harry asked. "She never liked her and Dumbledore only kept her around because of Voldemort and McGonagall just fires her?"
"She was giving her another chance… but finally decided enough was enough,"
"Alice, it would be so cool if you taught at Hogwarts,"
"If we went back to England and if Alice were to teach, we'd have to register as Vampires at the ministry and go through a lot of different tests and everything… then Edward would be discovered about Cedric and Amos would most likely lose his job… plus we'd have to leave Bella behind,"
"I'd come with you," Bella said, "I'm not leaving or losing Edward. It was too close with James… I can't let it happen again."
"James?" Hermione asked.
"A vampire who… well, he wanted Bella. A few months ago his coven ran into ours and well… he wanted Bella, since she was human. We went through a lot to make her safe but in the end James tricked her and she went to him. We destroyed him in the end but he almost got Bella." Carlisle explained.
"So he was a natural vampire instead of a vegetarian one,"
"Exactly,"
"If I would've been with you… I'm sure magic would've helped slightly."
"Maybe hold him back… but not destroy,"
"I could've helped though,"
"Hermione, none of it was your fault. Don't think as if you had to help with anything,"
"That's the way Hermione is," explained Ginny, "She has to help those in need."
"How long are you in town for?" asked Emmett.
"Well, we came because Edward wanted to explain everything, but we can stay a few days."
"Where are Esme and Rosalie?"
"They are hunting but will be back soon,"
"In fact, I can hear them now," Edward said. Sure enough a second later they also arrived in the living room. Rosalie stopped dead upon seeing them. Esme smiled and walked up.
"I thought I smelt new smells, I'm Esme,"
"Harry Potter,"
"Ginny Weasley,"
"I see,"
Rosalie glared at Ginny.
"Rose," Edward warned to whatever she was thinking. Rosalie glared at him and then walked towards Emmett.
"What is it?"
"She feels threatened by Ginny,"
"Why?"
Edward snickered, "Rose has this thing about her looks, and yes I know you're in the room Rose," Rosalie huffed and walked away and up the stairs to her room. Emmett sighed and followed. "Anyways, she feels threatened by you because you're beautiful," Harry's eyes sharpened and Bella felt a little jealous.
"Really? She's way prettier then I am," Ginny said.
"No worries Harry, I am perfectly happy with Bella, I just had to explain Rosalie's behaviour,"
"We apologize for it," Carlisle said.
"It's alright,"
"We should actually be going soon," Hermione said looking at her watch, "Abby will probably be home soon... do you know where La Push is?" Everyone went rigid except Hermione, Harry, Ginny and Bella. Bella sent nervous glances to the family though, and the trio watched in confusion.
"We do… but we are not allowed there,"
"Why not?" Ginny asked.
"Long story," muttered Edward.
"I have time," Harry said.
"Yes, please tell,"
"Well, it goes back, to about seventy years ago, when we first arrived in Forks. We met these werewolves and they thought we were normal vampires. We promised we weren't and we made a treaty, a prophecy if you will that if we stay off their land and not attack a single person, bite or anything, then they'd leave us in peace. The treaty has been around since then."
"Werewolves…" Hermione mused, "Not all are bad. A friend of ours was one… until he was killed in the war."
"Yes, my brother was attacked by one… it wasn't a full moon though. He was scared and he has symptoms of one but he's not."
"We know they aren't all bad, in fact there are some really good ones out there, but most aren't very kind to us."
"Vampires and Werewolves just don't get along,"
"Understandable."
"Yes, and we're trying to keep the peace."
"I see," Hermione said, "Maybe I should warn Abby."
"No worries, she'll be perfectly fine." Edward said.
"We should be going Mione," Ginny said.
"Right, it was nice seeing you all again." Everyone said their goodbyes and the trio apparted back to Abby's.
The rest of the day, Abby and Hermione hung out together. Abby told Hermione all about her trip to La Push and everyone she met. She mentioned how nice it was to get away and relax on the beach.
"It was a nice sunny hour… until the clouds returned." She sighed, "I miss the sun,"
"Really? I can bring it to you," Abby looked excited. "But only in your house… how about we go to your room," Abby nodded eagerly. Hermione waved her wand and created a beam of sunlight from her wand.
"Wow," Abby said in awe. "It even feels like the sun,"
"You should go back to England," Hermione said. She had been thinking about it for a while now. Vampires, werewolves, and many other creatures lived in the area. Abby wasn't used to them, if she lived in England, Hermione would be able to protect her.
"Why?"
"I miss you is all, beside's, you and I could move in together… it would be fun!'
"I don't know… I like it here. Sure, it's a little rainy but… very peaceful and away from danger."
"I don't know about that," Hermione said, "Danger hides in every corner,"
"What do you mean?"
"I mean… things aren't always as they seem. Trust me… you could be in a lot more danger here then… the Wizarding world back when Voldemort was in power."
"So why'd you send me here?"
"Because I didn't know! You have no idea what I feel like right now… I don't want to lose you,"
"Hermione… what are you talking about?"
"I happen to know that there are dangerous creatures around here and… I don't want them to get you,"
"Hermione," Abby grinned, "There's nothing to worry about," When Hermione didn't grin back Abby's grin faded. "You're serious? There are actually dangerous creatures around here?"
"Abby, I can't say anything… but there are many things out there… and I'd just feel safer if you lived back in England… you and me… we could move in,"
"You said that already,"
"I know but its true… please Abby; I don't want you in terrible danger."
"I won't go anywhere unless you tell me what's up,"
"I can't," Hermione pleased.
"This has something to do with Edward," Abby stated firmly.
"Abby, please don't do this,"
"Hermione why can't you just trust me!"
"It's not that I don't trust you! I promised them I wouldn't!"
"Some friend you are, honestly Hermione, how could you do this to me?"
"Do what to you?" Hermione asked exasperated.
"Stab me in the back… you're keeping secrets from me! We're supposed to be best friends… we've never kept secrets before,"
"Abby,"
"No Hermione… obviously I'm not your best friend since Ginny knows everything but I don't."
"Abby… you've been my best friend forever! Don't say this,"
"Just go… go be with who you want to,"
"Abby,"
"No Hermione… just… just leave." Hermione sighed and apparted to Harry and Ginny, with tears in her eyes.
A/N: Well, as promised here's one chapter I'll post another one later but first I have to finish it lol. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanza or whatever else you celebreat and happy holidays!
