I woke up the next morning and Carlisle checked me out before I was allowed to leave. He was going to drive me but I reassured him that I would be able to get home before he would. He still didn't believe me, so I led him outside and I apparated.

When I got back to the Order, I changed my hair to it's normal white blond and gray eyes. I walked inside like I belonged, and I knew I did. I had a purpose in life, and if it wasn't to be with Harry, then it was to stay with Teddy.

"Wassup, big boy?" I asked, spinning him around, giggling. He giggled in response.

"MAMA!" He shouted. I laughed and snuggled him to my chest.

"I missed you, little guy."

Hermione rounded the corner and smiled, "Bella! Oh, you're back!"

I smiled, "It feels good to be home."

She smiled, "Your mother was so worried but she is terrified to leave the house."

I frowned, "Are you sure you are talking about my mother - Mrs. Malfoy?"

She nodded, "Yeah, she says something about Death Eaters thinking she was traitorious or something."

I sighed, "Aunt Bella's death is finally getting to her. She will get over it in a few days. That's how long it took when Sirius died. She was devastated."

Hermione and I chatted a few minutes and then Ron was calling her, so she left. I rarely saw her now adays. She was always with Ron or Ginny. Harry rounded the corner. "Hey, Bella, have you fed Teddy?"

I shrugged, "I thought he already ate."

He blinked, "Bella!"

I laughed as he threw his arms around me. He totally forgot I was in the hospital.

"Well, if I am welcomed like that again next time, maybe I should stay healthy more often."

Harry laughed and Teddy made a squeaking noise. He was smushed in between Harry and I. I laughed and pushed Harry back a little. "Don't kill the kid."

I smiled, and he just shook his head. "Well, he was absolutely horrible while you were gone."

I frowned, looking at him. "That's not true, right?"

"No!" He shouted.

I laughed and tapped his nose. "No, you didn't behave or no, Harry has it all wrong?"

"No no no!" He giggled.

I rolled my eyes. "I see you taught him more words?"

He shrugged, "We got bored. He grabbed the dictionary and started reading."

I laughed, "Right. Now, how about we get some food into you."

"Good, because I'm starved." Harry said, rubbing his stomach.

"Not you, I'm talking to Teddy, but I'll make something for you too, I'm hungry as well."

I carried Teddy to the kitchen and set him on the counter while flipping through the cabinents.

"So, anything new happen around here?"

Harry laughed, "Besides Teddy never sleeping? No, nothing too big. Although, Mrs. Weasley did let us travel out of here whenever we want."

I dropped the cereal box and spun around. "You still up for a movie?"

He smiled, "Totally."

I smiled, matching his. "Tonight or tomorrow?"

"Preferrably tonight."

I nodded, "Same one or something different?"

"Doesn't matter."

I nodded, "Same then. So, what are we going to do with Teddy?"

Harry laughed, "You baby him too much. How about we let Mrs. Weasley take care of him for the night. I think she can handle it. She has hardly seen him in a few weeks."

I blushed, "Well, it's not my fault he is too adorable."

Harry smiled, "Well, I can't help it either."

I laughed, "He is so going to be a ladies man when he gets older."

Harry rolled his eyes, "Not if I can help it."

I shrugged, "Like you have a say in the matter. Mother couldn't stop Draco from doing half of the girls in Slytherin."

Harry laughed, "I think you're exaggerating."

I shook my head, smiling, "But I'm not. He told me all their names and how good they were, rating wise. Yeah, I honestly hope I never have to talk to him about that again. It's so. . . unpleasant, talking to your brother about that. Just, talk to Teddy when he's young. I honestly hope he doesn't turn out like that." I shook my head again in disgust. "Please, God better not turn him out like that."

Harry laughed, punching me in the shoulder, "Like I said, I can handle it."

I rolled my eyes, "Sure you can. Just wait, you are going to be some old man with fifty grandchildren, all of whom are Teddy's, but from different women. Just wait, I will tell you I told you so."

Harry laughed with love in his eyes, "No, he won't do that."

I laughed and let the subject drop. I made Teddy mashed bananas again and some small chucks of strawberries, while Harry and I got cereal. Yeah, Teddy was having a meal compared to it. I helped feed Teddy while feeding myself. Yeah, everything was back to normal.

I put the empty bowls in the kitchen and the sponge magically cleaned it while I washed Teddy's face. Harry laughed, "I honestly didn't believe Molly when she said you cleaned up."

I laughed in response, "You could have come in here any morning and seen me."

He smiled, "I did, but Ron ushered me out."

I put the towel away and turned to Harry. "So, you're stalking me?"

He shrugged. "Well, it's not stalking if you know I'm doing it."

I smiled, "True." I picked Teddy up from the table and frowned, "What day is it?"

He laughed, "July fifteenth."

I sighed, "We will be getting our letters soon, huh?"

He nodded, "Yeah, anyday now. You know, I think I am in debt to your mother."

I laughed, "She just wants me to get a full education as well as have my friends by my side... like I was going to argue."

Harry laughed, "That's what she said?"

I nodded, "I have to be comfortable in my educational environment."

I rolled my eyes. Carrying Teddy up the stairs, I carried him to our music room. My piano had a layer of dust on it. I pulled out my wand and pointed it at my piano. "Reducto." The dust moved back and fell in a pile by the wall. I smiled, "Well, I am not going to let last time happen again."

Harry laughed from the doorway. "So, they were sure it was bacteria from dust?"

I shrugged, "That's what Carlisle said, well, Dr. Cullen to you guys."

Harry sat down on my otherside, on the bench, and Teddy took the space on my lap. I played a fast paced song: Looking Up. I sang the lyrics, and Harry was smiling. When I finished, Teddy was dancing on my lap. I laughed, "Too cute, too too cute."

Harry laughed as well and Teddy slowly stopped.

"So, what did you take for granted that you would have died for yesterday?"

I laughed, "You caught that, huh?" He smiled. "Well, I think that I take for granted my time with those that I love and that love me. I mean, well, yeah."

Harry's POV

She laughed lightly, "You caught that, huh?" I smiled. Of course I caught it. I caught everything she did. "Well, I think that I take for granted my time with those that I love and that love me. I mean, well, yeah."

My heart nearly melted. She doesn't take that for granted, and if she did, she should. Here was Bella, who was literally beautiful, even after a near-death experience. God, when I saw her laying there, blood pouring out of her mouth, that was. . . that was like I was in the scariest nightmare in the world.

"Bella, you don't take that for granted, and if you did, you should. You never know-"

"When they could be gone." She finished, sighing. "Molly says that all the time."

I smiled, "Well, I'm glad she does, because then you wouldn't be here."

She was confused, "What?"

"Well, it's worth fighting for, right?"

She laughed, "You really need to find something to do."

I shrugged, "Well, Bella, I have plenty to do, but I'd rather spend it up here."

She beamed, "Well, it's not like I object."

I smiled bigger, she wants me here. I could hear my heart in my ears. "That's good because I won't go anywhere."

She mock-gasped, "Well, maybe you should go to the hospital to get your legs checked out."

I laughed, "I can leave, but I don't want to."

She punched my arm, "Good, because I think Teddy is bored." Her face lit up when she looked at him. God, she is exactly the woman that I want to have for Teddy, all the time. "I taught Teddy to do something before I was. . . sick."

I laughed, "Do you ever not teach him something?"

She shrugged, "Mother taught me to walk and talk by the time I was one. So, it is in my nature to get other little ones to do the same."

I smiled, "Well, you have six months to make him read as well. If you are going to do that, you are going to amaze me at the same time."

She laughed, "Sure thing. So," she got up and sat on the floor by the piano bench. She placed Teddy a few feet away from her. "Come here, Teddy."

She helped him stand up and then she let go, her hands hovering near him in case he fell. He took a step and I held my breath, afraid he would blow over. He took another and another. Within a minute, he was in Bella's arms. She giggled and kissed his cheek. "Thanks for not sticking me up, Ted."

I stared at Bella, "You taught him to walk at six months?"

She laughed louder, "I'll be damned if he doesn't learn the best. Now, I have six months to get him to run around the house."

I laughed a little as well, "Well, I don't doubt your abilities now."

"I was never asking for your opinion but it's nice to know you're on my side."

I looked at her with a raised eyebrow, "If I met you just now, I would never be able to tell that you were a Malfoy."

She shrugged and ran her fingers through her silky blond hair. "Well, metamorphagus powers do run in the family."

Yeah, did I forget to mention that, she is a metamorphagus. Well, not really like Tonks. She can only do a few forms. There is the brown haired brown eyed form, which was the one she used in America. There is her real form, which is the white blond hair and gray eyes. Then, there is the black haired form, which has electric blue eyes, then the red haired and green eyes form. Almost like the Weasley's, save for the freckles.

"No, well you look like a Malfoy would, but I'm talking about the way you act. You are mature and nice while Malfoy is a jerk."

She laughed, "Well, try living with him. He is like an obsessive older brother, but like three minutes."

I smiled, "Well, be lucky to have any siblings. I would kill for an older brother or sister."

She smiled with me, "Well, you have the Weasley's and Hermione, and well, me."

I laughed, "You can't be my sister, you are my-"

"Harry, can I talk to you for a minute?" A girl asked from the door. I looked up and saw Ginny. I looked back at Bella, but she was ignoring Ginny and acting like she heard her.

"Um, sure."

Bella giggled as Teddy kissed her cheek. I smiled walking out the room.

"What do you need, Ginny?"

"Well, I wanted to ask you something, actually."

"Okay?" I asked, curious but scared at the same time.

"Are you and Bella dating?"

I sighed, "Yes, Ginny, we are. Is there a problem with that?"

She bit her lip and I saw the tears in her eyes, she hastily shook her head, like she was trying to make the tears go away. "No, no, that's just fine." Her voice cracked at the last word and she turned abruptly and walked off.

I sighed and walked into the Music room when Ginny turned the corner.

"I take it she didn't take it well?" Bella asked when I sat down.

That's another thing I love about her. She always knows what's bothering someone, so you don't have to explain it.

I shook my head, "Not really. She ran off."

Bella set Teddy on my lap. "Play with him, it always helps me when I feel sad or something."

I looked at Bella, "You feel sad?"

She bit her lip and cussed, "Damn."

"Bella, you feel sad?" I asked, placing a hand on her cheek. She leaned into my touch, but still bit her lip and stared at the floor.

"Well, I think that it has to do with the war. I mean, I love it here, don't get me wrong, but I miss the freedom the world has to offer."

I wiped a tear from her cheek. "Bella, you know you can travel whenever you want. The Order almost has all of the Death Eaters caught."

She looked at me, tears and sorrow swimming in her eyes. "No, I love it here. I want to stay. I have things to stay for. I just think that-"

"Bella, you don't need to explain. You gave up your fiancee."

She shook her head, "No, I didn't. When you came, I realized what I was doing. I was doing whatever I could to forget everything I left behind."

I smiled a little, "Are you sure, he did look a lot like Cedric."

She choked out a laugh, "Well, that was a horrible reminder. Still, I deserved to suffer for what I did."

I looked at her sharply. "What did you do?"

"I killed people, Harry. I was the reason Keith died. You know that. You saw it. If I hadn't have distracted him, he would still be alive. Then, when I left, I acted as if no one from my old life existed. I was just a Muggle then. Father would have been so devastated. I let everyone I ever knew down when I left."

I shook my head, giving her a hug. I whispered in her ear, "No, you didn't. Your absence was caused by Dumbledore. You didn't kill Keith. I saw it. He knew he was going to die. He wasn't trained like we all were. He was like a Neville. Bella, he knew he was going to die and he wanted to spend his last moment looking at you." I knew I was not stating the facts, but I was trying to make her feel better. Besides, who knows? Maybe that's what he was doing.

She cried into my chest while Teddy was on the floor, playing with Bella's skirt. I stayed silent and rubbed circles on her back, knowing from Hermione's stories, that this was what a guy should do. Her tears slowly disappeared and soon she was just in my embrace. She hugged me back and she was so warm. I buried my face in her hair, my cheek touching her neck. Her face was on my shoulder as well, except, I was leaning down, and she was full height. She was a good half foot shorter than me. She pulled back suddenly. "You are turning eighteen!"

I laughed, "Yes, I am."

She frowned, "And I'll be nineteen."

I poked her cheek and she giggled. "But, I don't mind if a girl is older then me. If it makes you feel anybetter, Hermione is turning nineteen as well."

"But I'm six days older than her!" She whispered playfully. I chuckled and picked up Teddy, who was pouting.

"Look who feels left out." I laughed.

She smiled and tickled Teddy in my arms. Teddy's pout turned into a smile. "I think he feels fine now."

I laughed and we walked downstairs to get some lunch. After we had grilled cheese, soda, and random junk food, the vampire girls were here. The blond one that was nothing compared to Bella, and Alice, who was what I would expect a sister of mine to look like.

"Alice, Rose! What are you doing here?"

"Thank God you're all right!" The blond one - Rose - said, picking Bella up and spinning her around.

"Oh my God, Bella. I'm so sorry. I didn't see it. By the time I saw you all the way in the hospital, it was when Carlisle contacted me. Oh, why didn't I see it?"

Bella frowned, "You didn't see it?"

Alice shook her head and I was confused. "You didn't see what?"

Bella smiled and looked at me. "Alice sees the future, but it's subjective. So, it is based on what people decide. My guess would be that she has trouble seeing people in a magical environment." I nodded in understanding. The Alice girl can see the future. I have to ask her a question then.

"Ask me anytime." Alice said to me. I blushed and looked down.

They ushered Bella out of the dining room and took her upstairs, where her new wardrobe was. Yeah, they drove Madam Milikin crazy to get all those dresses done for Bella. There was one in every style, and in every color Madam Milikin had.

I looked at Teddy, "Time for your nap, kid."

I stood up and put my plate in the sink before walking up the steps and into Teddy's room. I heard the girls squeals as Bella was looking through her wardrobe, no doubt trying them on. Girls, what am I going to do with her?

Teddy fell asleep and I looked at the spot Bella fell, shivvering slightly. All the blood was cleaned up by Kreature, and Kreature had cleaned the house of any harmful dust since then. Molly was terrified of what happened might happen again. I walked down toward Bella's room but Alice was in front of me in a flash.

"Ask me now before you go in there." She said.

I raised my eyebrow. I was going to ask her if Bella and the Cullen kid ever got it on, because I knew they were engaged and stuff.

"No, they never did."

I nodded, "How long will we stay together?"

She bit her lip, "I can't see that, but at the rate you guys are going, you will be together for a long time."

I smiled, "Okay, so, wait- can they hear me?"

She nodded, and she walked to Teddy's bedroom. "Now only Rose can hear you, but she won't tell Bella, or I'll kill her." She chuckled a minute later. "Rose just said that if I do, I was allowed to lock her in a room with no Emmett, that is her mates name."

I smiled a little, "Alright, so, Bella is exactly who I want to be there for Teddy. Like be there be there, like marriage. When do you think would be the right time to ask her?"

Alice squealed and hugged me. I froze and she pulled away smiling. "Well, I don't know, but I would think that after the school is out, that would be a good time. You guys will still be together, I can see that. I know for a fact you guys will, no decision can change that. Now, as for what she'll say, I can't see that. As for a good time to do so after school, I don't know, but make it romantic, for God's sake! Bella loves romantic things."

I chuckled and my blush returned, "So, you think she would want to marry me?"

Alice laughed, "Of course she would. Now, go get ready. I believe you and Bella have a date."

"We are just seeing a movie."

She laughed, "That's a date. Rose and I will get her ready, and we already asked Molly. We will be stationed near the theater in case some Death Eater comes. I don't think that will happen, but I already almost lost Bella once that way, I won't do it again."

"What? You almost lost Bella?"

"When James was coming after her, you saw it. I didn't see them coming, but they did. But, that's not the point. Nothing has ever slipped by my vision since, except for the werewolves, but that isn't a problem either. Now, hop to it! You have three hours till you have to leave."

"I have three hours, I don't need to get ready."

She laughed, "No, you are getting ready now and you will avoid seeing Ginny. You wait an hour and Ginny will come after you. Go now and avoid the worst later."

"Thanks."

I walked into my room and saw the new clothes in a closet. I flipped through them and saw a black button up shirt, some dark wash jeans, and a pair of shoes that looked nice. I went to the bathroom and saw a bottle of hair gel. There was a note above it that said, "Use this Harry."

I opened it and looked at it. "What is this stuff."

Alice was in there as soon as I finished. "Alright, let's get you finished. Oh, nice outfit."

I rolled my eyes and she dipped her hands in the gel. Her hands were in my hair the next second and she took a step back, admiring her work. I looked at the mirror and saw me. My hair was nicely touseled, but not like that Cullen kid. It was nicer and I will admit it, even if it sounds girly, it was super sexy.

"Alright, you don't wear make up, you have the outfit, that's it. Alright, an hour and fifty minutes until the movie starts. I have an hour to get Bella ready, and you will leave fifty minutes early. Oh, take this and go to a nice restaurant." She handed me some Muggle money, but it was a huge wad of cash. "Yeah, that will work. Um, let's see. Oh, put on a watch, some cologne, and . . . brush your teeth. There are some mints in your pocket, in case you want to get smoochy," she was about to walk away, but stopped, clapping her hands, "Oh, and act yourself, she knows who you are, but that won't stop you from acting weird. Just take a deep breath and act like you always do around her."

I nodded, "Um, thanks."

She smiled, "No problem."

She ran out of the room and I brushed my teeth, and next to the gel bottle, there was some different bottles of cologne. I sniffed each one and decided on one that smelt good. I put on deoderant and then walked back to my room. I looked through the stuff on my night stand and saw a nice watch, it said Rolex and I knew it was expensive. I nearly jumped when I heard Ron coming in.

"Hey man- Whoa! Where are you going like that?"

I shrugged, "Bella and I have a date."

I nearly laughed at his expression. "You and Bella?" I nodded. "Where are you going?"

I shrugged, "Some restaurant and the movies."

He laughed and patted me on the shoulder, "Well done, mate. You know, by the looks of Bella, that vampire got to her too."

I blushed and looked at my clothes, "Yeah, Alice got to me as well."

"Alice? That's her bloody name? Well, she looks like she could be your sister."

I laughed, "That's what I thought. What did Bella look like?"

Ron laughed, "Bloody hell, mate. The Alice girl said she would kill me if I told you and I bloody hell know she meant it."

I smiled, "Well, I won't make you tell, but I will find out. Just tell me, is she breath taking? What metamorphagus form is she using?"

"She is going blond and I think it will stay blond for a while. She just wants to be herself. I mean, you saw her. She looks so uncomfortable in all her others."

I nodded, I had noticed that. Her blond form was by far my favorite on her. She was breath taking in it. I looked at my watch, Nearly five. I hoped up.

"I have to go, Ron."

"Good luck, mate, you're gonna need it to get through the night without blowing up."

I laughed and took a deep breath before walking down the steps. Alice was right in front of me. "Alright, um," she fixed my collar and then played with my hair a little bit. "Good, now she is by the door. Hermione has Teddy and Molly is making dinner. After the movie you can go to the restaurant. It's called Peppe` Le Salt. A French restuarant. Oh, I got to go. Good luck."

I was still standing there when she left. Yeah, that was weird. Control freak much? I finished desending the stairs and I saw Bella by the door, just where Alice said. She was in a short black dress, a Muggle dress by the looks of it. There was a thick white satin ribbon around her wait and the black skirt only went up to her mid-thigh and it poofed out. The top of it was strapless and her chest was supporting it. She wasn't afraid to show herself off to looked great in it, no more than great. BEAUTIFUL! She blushed when she saw me and the color made her even more beautiful. Her feet were in black stilletto heels. She walked perfectly over to me.

"You look beautiful." I smiled.

She laughed, "You look amazing as well."

Her hair was up in a messy bun. A few curls fell down and her bangs were pinned up. "I think we are a little dressed up for the movies."

She looked at me and smiled, "So? I kind of like this dress."

I laughed and led her outside, where a Muggle car was waiting. It was expensive, I could tell.

Bella laughed, "Alice actually got you an Audi. Do you know how to drive?"

I shook my head, "Should I?"

She smiled brighter. "Um, yeah, but that's okay. I know."

I felt some keys in my pocket, and I took them out and handed them to her waiting hand. She got in the driver side and I got in the passenger side. She started up the engine and drove to the theater quickly.

"Well, that was quick!" I laughed.

She smiled, "I really wanted this to be a fun ride, so I drove the way Alice tried to teach me."

I laughed and got out of the car, walking over to open her side as she turned off the car and unbuckled.

"Thank you." She smiled.

I shut the door behind her. "You're welcome. Come on, let's get some good seats."

She laughed as we approached the ticket counter. He was eying Bella. "I would like two ticket to When in Rome, please." Bella said.

"Fifteen pounds." he said, pulling two tickets out of a metal box. I reached into my pocket and pulled out a ten and five pound note. He took the money and gave us our tickets. Bella walked me through the doors and showed me around.

"Alright, there is the snack counter, you can get popcorn, soda, and candy. Um, there is where the movie is, and there is the arcade."

I looked at where she was pointing to and nodded. "I think I got this. I mean, all these Muggles put signs over everything."

She laughed, "They don't have magic to guide them everywhere, Harry."

I shrugged, "It wouldn't kill em. What do you want for the movie? Any food or something to drink?"

She shook her head, "I'm not hungry right now. But, should I get hungry, I will get something."

"Are you sure?" She nodded. "Well, I'm not hungry either."

She smiled, "Alright, well we got about twenty minutes to kill."

I laughed and walked to where the movie was. The girl asked for tickets and I handed them to her. She ripped them in half and handed one half back. "First door on your left."

"Thanks." I said. Bella and I walked to the left and saw the first door. We walked inside and found some seats in the middle. I put my arm on the back of her chair and she smiled, shifting closer to me. I smiled a little. "So, Bella, what is this movie about?"

She shrugged, "It's a romance comedy. About this girl going to her sisters wedding and wanting to find love. I don't know, it's suppossed to be really funny."

I laughed, "I'll take your word for it." During the movie, I was laughing and Bella was as well. After the movie, we walked a few blocks to the Peppe`Le Salt. Bella looked at me.

"Who put you up to this?"

I shrugged, "Well, Alice said to take you to a restaurant and she suggested this one."

She laughed, "And she gave you Muggle money?"

I nodded. "Come on, let's eat."

Bella's POV

After we got inside, I was overwhelmed with the aroma of amazing food. "Wow, it smells amazing."

Harry smiled, "It does. Shall we take a seat?"

Again, the choice was up to me, and I nodded. The lady at the front directed us to a table near the window. It gave us a beautiful view of London at night.

"Wow, it's beautiful," I said.

I heard Harry mumble something that sounded like 'Not as beautiful as you' but it probably wasn't. Alice did make me pretty, but I didn't consider myself beautiful.

"Hello, my name is Aubrey and I will be your server today. Is there anything I can get you two to drink?" Our waitress asked. She looked at me first.

"Um, I'll take a coke."

"Is Pepsi fine?"

"Sure."

She wrote it down and turned toward Harry, "And for you, sir?"

"Same."

"Alright, I will be right back with that."

I looked at Harry when she walked away. "Have you ever even had a Pepsi?"

He shook his head, "No, why?"

I laughed, "Nothing, I'm just amazed is all. I mean, we had Coke at lunch, it is basically the same thing."

Harry nodded, "Right, I figured as much. If she can change your order then it had to be similar."

I giggled and looked through the menu. "Do you know what you're getting yet?"

He flipped through his, "No, you?"

I looked at the pastas and saw some chicken alfredo. "Um, I'm thinking the Chicken Alfredo."

It was one of the cheepest meals on there and I didn't want to be a pig or take advantage of him or rather Alice's money. I had brought Muggle money in my little white purse, much to Alice's protests.

"That looks good. I'm thinking the Chicken Salad."

I looked at that, "Hmm, well it all looks so good."

Harry chuckled.

We were honestly making conversation out of food. What has gotten into us? I mean, we were best friends for the longest time and now we don't know what to talk about.

"We are making conversation out of food, and we can't find anything else to say." I giggled.

Harry laughed, "Well, I will admit, I know a lot about you and you know everything about me."

I smiled, "Well, I am three minutes younger than Draco, and I am a metamorphagus."

Harry smiled, "I knew that."

I put on a thinking face and Harry chuckled. "I have a dog named Libra."

Harry laughed, "I never knew that."

"Well, I can spring surprises on people. Oh, and I have a snake that I got from Draco. I named it Hydra."

Harry stopped laughing, "You have a pet snake?"

I nodded, "And you can talk to it, don't worry."

He smiled a little, "You remembered."

I rolled my eyes, "Of course I did. I mean, it was top news around school. Besides, how could I forget that? You and I were tight."

He laughed. "And Malfoy still wouldn't leave us alone."

I shrugged, "He was mad that I was friends with you guys. I mean, I was glad I was friends with all of you guys."

Harry smiled, "I'm glad now. I wouldn't have seen you again if you weren't my friend then."

I sighed, leaning back in my chair, "But now we are more than friends."

I bit my lip when the waitress came back with our drinks. How would Harry react to what I said? Did he really think that we were still just friends?

"Way more than that." I heard Harry say. I smiled.

"Here you go, are you ready to order?" She asked us, but looked at Harry first, and kept her eyes on him, looking at him like she was clinging to his every word. Harry nodded. I nodded as well.

"I'll have the chicken salad."

"Alright, do you want ranch, italian, or french dressing?"

"Ranch," Harry said.

The waitress, Aubrey, turned toward me. "And you miss?"

"I'll have to Chicken Alfredo."

"Alright. I'll go put these in."

She walked off and I looked at Harry. "She totally has the hots for you."

"Well, I don't have the 'hots' for her." Harry smiled.

I blushed and took a small sip from my drink.

"So, any other interesting facts you wish to share with me?"

I laughed, "I think I should learn some things about you."

"Alright," he said, "I lived in a cupboard under the stairs until Uncle Vernon recieved my letter."

I gasped, "Harry, that's awful."

He shrugged, "I was used to it. I didn't really own anything but they were terrified I would magic them out of the house."

I laughed, "Well, what else?"

"Um, I sent a snake on my Dudley at the zoo once."

I smiled, "That is what I'm talking about."

"I made the hedges talk to me and that nearly caused Dudley to move out."

I laughed, "Well, you have a pretty funny past."

"Oh, and this one time, I was cleaning the kitchen for Aunt Petunia's guests and I made the sink explode."

I giggled, "I bet she loved that."

Harry laughed, "Oh, she did. She said I was a freak like her sister. Good times, that woman gave me."

I shook my head and rolled my eyes. "Well, that sounds lovely. Oh, when I first discovered I was magical, I was five and I turned my bath to mud."

Harry laughed, "That is by far the best story I've heard in a long time."

I shrugged, "Well, I had a very humorus life when I was younger."

"Like what?" Harry asked leaning forward.

"Well, I had a house elf fill a bath of candy. Oh, mother had the toughest time washing it because all the elves refused to. Another time, I snuck out of the house and went to this bar, Father sent Thimble to take me home. Yeah, I had to pass her off as my grandmother that was three feet tall. All the drunk guys bought that."

"You went to a bar, how old were you?'

I shrugged, "About thirteen. It was the summer before Lup- third year."

I almost said Lupin, but I couldn't bring myself to.

"Right. I think I remember you telling me that story."

I laughed, "Right, I did. Yeah, I did on the train."

Harry laughed and nodded, "Yeah. OKay, um, one time, the summer before fifth year, Uncle Vernon nearly killed me for what the Dementors did to Dudley. And after he banished me from the house, Aunt Petunia got a howler. Oh, that was the greatest moment of my life."

I laughed again, "Well, I can see your Uncle going bonkers, and I haven't even seen him before, but I can picture him. Purple faced, totally fat, his mustache, and his yelling. Oh yeah, it's all in my head."

Harry smiled, "You know, I can picture him just by your description."

"Do you miss them?"

He shook his head, "Not in the slightest. They made my life miserable, but Aunt Petunia, I think she was jealous. My mother got all the attention when she was little, so I kind of miss her, but the other two, I don't care in the slightest."

I laughed, "Well, I'm sure they miss you. I mean, come on. Who wouldn't miss you? I can see your uncle right now. 'Where is that Potter kid? I have to get him to shine my shoes.'"

Harry laughed, "That is the only way they would miss me. I was their house elf."

I shrugged, "House elves actually aren't that bad."

He rolled his eyes, "Thanks for the support."

"Oh, you know I didn't mean it like that."

He laughed, "Relax, I was just joking."

The waitress came back with our food. "There you go, just let me know if you need anything."

"Thanks." Harry and I mumbled at the same time. By the time we finished eating, it was late.

"It's about ten thirty. Do you want to get back?" Harry asked.

I sighed, "We should. We have a long walk to get back to the car."

The waitress came back and put the check down. Harry grabbed it before I could even move. I glared at him.

"You are so stubborn." I said.

He chuckled and put some money into it. He got up and we walked hand-in-hand down the road. A block from Harry's car, I saw Alice and Rose hold back something. Until about ten feet away did I realize that it was Edward.

"Harry, Edward's here."

Harry stopped instantly. "Where?"

"Alice and Rose are holding him back. About ten feet from us, by the car." I said.

He looked at the car and growled, "I can take care of him."

I grabbed his arm. "Harry, he can kill you. Don't get close to him, please."

"Bella!" I heard Edward say. I ignored him and looked at Harry.

"Promise me you won't got near him. He can kill you Harry, and I won't let that even become a possibility."

Harry's eyes softened as he looked at me.

"Bella, I'm so sorry." Alice said. I waved my hand.

"It's fine. It's my fault. If I would have done the spell to hide our scents, he wouldn't have found us."

"Bella, it's not your fault." Harry said, softly. I looked at his eyes and nodded slowly. "He is just a stalker."

I laughed and looked Edward. "What are you doing here?" I asked him viciously. My Malfoy side coming out.

He flinched, "I came for you."

I laughed, "I'm guessing Rose didn't tell you what happens if you bite me."

Edward looked at Rose, who was firmly holding his arm.

"What happens?" he asked softly.

"Bella dies. The magical blood in her reacts with the venom and it kills her within a day. She told me herself."

Edward growled viciously. "No!"

I smiled cruelly, taking a step forward. Harry grabbed my arm to keep me from going further and all my anger vanished at his touch. "Oh, I'm so sorry." I said to Harry. He chuckled.

"Honestly, I thought it was hot."

I blushed and looked at my feet. Harry let go of my arm. I looked at Rose and Alice. "Where are you taking him?"

"I'm going to call Em, and I'll have him watch him. Oh, if Em hears he ruined your date, let's just say you won't be able to tell he was a man ever again." Rose laughed.

I giggled, "Thanks. Harry, you want to get going?"

Harry was smiling, "Sure, let me try driving."

I reluctantly handed him the keys. He got in the driver side and I sat in the passenger. Before I shut the door, I heard Edward yell, "You were on a date?! What about us? You can just move on to the next guy like a whore!?" I flinched at the words but ignored him. I slammed the door and turned to Harry, who heard every word.

"Hey, no hating on the car." He said.

I giggled. "Alright, I'm going to teach you how to drive. First, put the key in and turn it." He did. "Then, put the shift in D, which stands for drive." He moved it and it went to drive quickly. "Alright, now, press the gas pedal lightly, which is the one on the left."

He used his right foot down on the left pedal and the car slowly started to move. I grabbed Harry's hand and put it on the wheel. "Now, you use the wheel to steer. It is a straight shot from here to the Order, so you don't have to worry about turns, but you just keep the car straight. Now, on a yellow light, you press the right pedal."

I was aware that my hand was still on his. I blushed. "And please don't kill us." I whispered.

he laughed, "Please, I've handled more dangerous things."

"That's what I'm worried about. And don't go more than fifty. We can survive any crash that is below that."

He laughed, "I'm so hurt that you have no faith in my driving skills."

"What driving skills?" I asked him, laughing. We both cracked up and I pulled my hand from the wheel. Harry had made it home safely. I helped him park and I told him what to do. He put on the break and the emergency break. I got out of the car and he met me at the curb.

"I'm so sorry about the thing with Edward." I apologized.

He put his arms around my shoulders, pulling me closer to him. "It's fine. I actually didn't mind that you went all protective. It was cute."

I blushed and reached into my purse for my keys. I felt a hand on my chin and it guided my face up to look at Harry.

"I had a great time tonight." He said softly.

I smiled, "Me as well. We should do that again sometime."

"I agree."

I was aware that we were both leaning toward each other. I closed the distance and rose to my tippy toes slightly in my heels. Harry's mouth met mine and he wrapped his arm around my waist. I managed to drop my purse and wrapped my arms around his neck. The kiss was sweet and passionate. His mouth was minty and cool. It was turning me on. I pulled away breathless. I blushed and bent down to pick up my purse. When I got back up, Harry was looking at me, love in his eyes.

"That was amazing." He managed to say.

I smiled, "You weren't so bad your self."

I pulled my keys out of my purse and unlocked the door. Before I could open it, Harry placed his hand over mine, on the handle. I looked at him he closed the distance between us with a quick kiss. When he let go, I was blushing.

"That was honestly sweet, Mr. Potter." I winked. He laughed softly and opened the door. He ushered me in first, because I my legs were cold in the July night. I pulled a few pins out of my throbbing head and my hair tumbled softly down my back. "God, that feels so much better." I moaned, rubbing my aching scalp.

Harry chuckled next to me. "You want to go check on Teddy?"

I smiled, "Sure."

I walked up the stairs as quietly as possible with my heels clicking. After about the fifth step, I stopped and unlatched them, holding them in my hand. Harry chuckled and walked behind me as I nearly ran up the steps. When I reached Teddy's room, I saw it was empty. I frowned and went to the music room. That room was empty as well. I tip toed to Hermione and Ginny's room. Hermione and Teddy were asleep on her bed.

"Aww, how cute." I whispered. Harry appeared right behind me.

I took a step into the room and Hermione sprang up. She smiled when she saw us. "Oh, hello. Bella, you look great."

I smiled, "Thanks. Um, I'll take Teddy to his room, if you don't mind."

She shook her head, "Sure." I walked over to her, moving my heels to my other hand as I picked up Teddy with the other. Hermione took my heels and set them at the foot of her bed.

"Harry, you better leave. Bella and I are going to do some girl talk."

I looked sympathetically at Harry, "Sorry, but it's sort of how girls work."

He chuckled, "Alright, good night, Bella."

"Night."

I turned toward Hermione's accusing gaze and blushed. "What?"

She laughed, "What did you two do?"

"Well, we saw a movie and then went to this expensive restaurant. We were talking about funny things in our past and then after we left, we went to the movies, because Alice bought Harry a car, and my ex was there. Long story short, we left and I taught Harry how to drive. Then, we kissed twice on the steps."

"Aww. . . wait, your ex showed up."

I nodded, "And was found out what would happen if I changed."

She flinched, "Right, the death thing. Well, what did Harry say?"

"Well, I let my anger get the best of me and I acted like a Malfoy should, Harry thought it was hot."

I blushed again. Hermione laughed, "And?"

"That was it. We got here, kissed on the steps, like I said, and came in to find Teddy."

"How was the kiss?"

I smiled, "Amazing."

"Good enough to turn you on?"

"Hermione Jean Granger!" I shrieked, punching her arm.

"Answer the question."

"Yeah, that good."

I blushed furiously as she giggled, "Oh, Bella! Wait till I tell your mother."

I gasped, "You wouldn't!"

"Why wouldn't I?"

"Because I don't want my mother to know who turns me on! That is just like having your mother know that your brother told you how many girls he did in fifth year!"

Hermione laughed, "Malfoy told you that?"

I laughed, "Half of them. All fourth years and up."

Hermione giggled, "Well, I'm glad I'm not in Slytherin."

I shivered, "Yeah, me too."

Teddy stirred in my lap. "Oh, I got to get him to bed. I'll talk more later. I'll actually sleep in Teddy's room tonight. So, if you need me, I'll be in there."

I left her room and walked to Teddy's. I heard Ron and Harry talking as I passed the door. I didn't bother listening. I respected their privacy. I set Teddy in his crib and stood there, humming lullaby's. When I was sure he was asleep, I laid on the couch and fell asleep myself. I saw someone in the doorway, but I was too out to recognize it.

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