First off, I apologize for not updating for a while. I've been busy, with the end of school, and the start of summer, so please don't be angry with me! I also got a bit of a writer's block with this scene and I wanted to make it perfect! I will try to update a few more chapters in the next few days…

Disclaimer: I do not own twilight or harry potter in any way, shape, or form. But I wish I did.

Chapter 12- The Burrow

As I stood on a tall, green hill, overlooking an oddly shaped house, I couldn't help but relish the last few seconds I would have of normalcy. When I walked into that house, I no longer would have my sheltered world of the past few years. Everything changed for the worst while I was away, and it scared me how much I had missed out. It almost felt like becoming a newborn all over again; it might be the same place, but there was much to learn.

Moments before, Lupin, the Cullen clan, and I had taken a portkey all the way here from Washington. It had taken longer than usual, but that was expected because of the long distance.

I tore my eyes from the burrow and instead looked at the Cullen's expressions. Jasper, Rosalie, Esme, and Carlisle looked like they were going to be sick from all the spinning. But Edward, Alice, and Emmett surprisingly had smiles on their faces.

"Can we do that again?" Emmett pleaded, like an excited toddler who wanted more candy. I grinned at his enthusiasm.

"Maybe another time," I answered "But for now, we need to focus on the task at hand." I had already made up my mind about a lot of things over the past few hours. Yes, we would go see Harry, Hermione, and Ron and the rest of the Weasley's. Yes, we would to catch up on stories and old news, not to mention, explain who and what the Cullen's were. But after the initial greetings were over, I would be leaving. With who, I did not know, except that Edward would come no matter what I said, and perhaps Alice as well. No matter what the Wizarding world's situation was at the moment, I would have to put it on hold until I found Renesme.

I had also figured that Harry, Hermione, and Ron would need as much protection as possible in their travels, so that's where the rest of the Cullen's came into play. I figured Jasper or Emmett may be willing to go, since they were the strongest and most battle strategic.

But before I consulted anyone with my future plans, I knew the initial shock of meeting Lupin and the other wizard's needed a few days' time.

Not realizing how much time had gone by, Edward came to my side, grasping my shoulders. "We're ready when you are."

Not saying a word, I walked forward down the hill. Edward slipped his hand into mine, and the rest followed in suit.

Harry sat at one of the many window sills that scattered around the Burrow. He wasn't thinking about anything particular, or trying not to, because most of his thoughts lately were filled with angst and worry.

How nice it would be to finally have Bella home. He had missed her so much, and now that she was returning, he would be able to confide in someone other than Ron and Hermione.

While they were his best friends, it would be nice to recount some of his visions of Voldemort without Hermione nagging him to close his mind and Ron complaining.

And then there were the Horcruxes. Bella had no idea about the events of their sixth year, and it would be heartbreaking to tell her Dumbledore had died yet exciting to admit they had learned Voldemort's deepest, darkest secret. He, Hermione and Ron had all agreed to only share with Bella, because being Harry's twin, she had the right to know.

He focused his attention back to the window, where he could see the vast, green hills that bordered the Weasley home.

And then, out of nowhere, nine people appeared out of thin air. One of them dropped a small lamp on the ground, and they all began staring at the house.

Squinting his eyes, harry could see a tall girl with dark brown hair. He couldn't tell who it was at first, but behind her stood a man with a scar on his face…

"Lupin!" he yelled in surprise. If Lupin was there, then that could only mean Bella had finally arrived, and brought a few friends with her!

Harry turned, ready to bolt downstairs, but to his surprise, he almost ran into Ginny. Grinning, she looked over his shoulder. "Who are all those people?" she asked curiously.

"Bella and Lupin are here!" Harry exclaimed. Without waiting for her response, he took her hand and began running down the steps. "Come on!"

"Bella is home!" he yelled to anyone and everyone. He could hear conversation stopping, faint footsteps from upstairs halting, and then more footsteps as though upstairs came down to see if they heard him correctly.

Making it to the first floor, harry and Ginny ran into the kitchen, past Fred and George, who were busy setting silverware for dinner, and past Mrs. Weasley, who screamed "No running in the house!"

"Mom, stop yelling! Bella is here!" Ginny yelled back. At that, the very flustered Mrs. Weasley followed pursuit, muttering "oh my goodness, what will she think of the mess?..."

But Harry, the most excited of all, swung open the front door, and finally saw her with his own eyes.

They stared at each other for a moment before Bella said, "Hey, Harry."

With that, they covered the distance between each other in seconds; harry in a few strides, and Bella a few feet. Harry spread his arms until they were hugging each other so hard, Harry could barely breathe. In fact, he lost his breathe.

"Um, Bella?" he managed to choke out.

"Oops, sorry," she said sheepishly. "Got kind of carried away…" She gave a nervous laugh.

Something wasn't right. There was something about the way Bella held herself, the way she moved, the discoloration of her eyes from their normal green that scared him a bit.

"I missed you Bella." He said, dismissing his suspicions. He would ask later.

"I missed you too, Harry." She smiled back to him.

It was only a few more moments, and then the rest of the Weasley's came up to Bella, greeting her, and giving hugs.

Ron patted her on the back, and simply said " It's good to have you back, Bella!", while Hermione sprinted into Bella's arms and screeched, "Don't you ever leave me again with these two!" she pointed to Harry and Ron, half-jokingly. They both started laughing.

Harry was glad to finally have some happiness. Bella's arrival was a helpful distraction in their current crisis. Looking behind the mob of red-hair, the 'friends' Bella had brought with her stood on the outskirts, not sure what to do. Lupin was conversing with Mr. Weasley, who grew a bit more nervous as the seconds ticked by.

"Bella?" he pulled her away from Hermione. "Who are your friends here?" he asked politely.

She walked over to one of the tall males, his hair almost as messy and unkempt as Harry's.

"This is Edward… my husband."

Everyone let out a large gasp. "You're married!" said a surprised Mrs. Weasley. Bella shook her head yes.

"It was only a few months ago," she smiled "and now I am Mrs. Bella Cullen." Edward smiled at that.

"Let me introduce you to the rest of the family. This is Alice and Jasper," she pointed to a girl with a pixie cut, who stood next to a blond man with wild eyes. They gave a little wave to everyone.

"Rosalie and Emmett" Bella pointed to a beautiful girl with blond hair and a man who was so muscular he looked like a bear. "What's up?" he bellowed. Harry noticed the Weasley twins began whispering among themselves.

"And last, but not least, this is Carlisle and Esme, the head of the family." Harry noticed their especially warm smile, and at the introduction, Esme reached her hand to Mrs. Weasley and said "How do you do?" Mrs. Weasley, at first taken aback, returned the smile.

"I suppose we need to introduce ourselves as well." replied Mrs. Weasley. "First off, my husband Mr. Weasley," she pointed to where he stood next to Lupin "my daughter Ginny, my two twin sons, Fred and George, my son Bill, next to his fiancé Fleur, my youngest son Ron, and then Hermione and Harry, who are best friends with Ron, and good as family. You too Bella." She added.

Carlisle spoke for the first time. "It is very kind of you to welcome us here. But our family is very different from yours. If you mind, I would like a word with Mr. and Mrs. Weasley?" he asked. Then he eyed Lupin. "… and perhaps Lupin should come as well?"

"Certainly."

"Alright, off you go!" spoke a rather nervous Mrs. Weasley. "You may talk inside the house."

And with Mrs. Weasley's final word, the two families were ushered inside the already crowded burrow.