Harry was doing his best not to bang his head against the wall. The Weasley's had not calmed down one bit and were growing more and more concerned with each theory someone threw out. So far he had listened to the idea of the Imperious Curse, Blackmail, brain tumors and everything in between and finally decided that he had no choice then to tell them what he knew – well not exactly, he'd let Hermione explain the vampire business.
"Can I jump in for a minute? Harry asked
The Weasley's all quieted down except for Ron, who was still breathing rather heavily.
"Hermione is not under any curse, nor is she being blackmailed or growing a tumor."
"You know whats going on? -- And you've just sat there and let us worry?" Ron yelled
Harry shook his head, "Yes, I know what is going on but I was going to let Hermione tell you. However, after seeing the state you are all in – I'm just going to get it over with as best as I can."
The Weasley's gave Harry their full attention and urged him to continue.
"Hermione and Lucius have been together for a little while now, and while I don't agree with it... they are mates of sorts and are both in this thing willingly ... now."
"She wasn't willing?" Molly yelled
"not at first, but he sort of grew on her and now, well now it appears they have decided to come out about this."
"How long have you known?" Ron seethed
"A few weeks now." Harry answered honestly
"A FEW WEEKS? AND YOU NEVER TOLD US?" Ron stood from the couch and turned towards Harry again, "Some fucking friend you are." and with that he walked out, slamming the door on his way.
Molly looked positively furious at Ron for his language and slightly irritated at Harry for keeping something like this secret.
"Mrs. Weasley... can I talk to you in private?" Harry asked, earning a glare from Ginny.
Molly nodded and made her way into the kitchen, followed by Harry.
Once the door was closed behind them, Molly turned to Harry and sighed, "Theres more to this isn't there."
Harry slumped down into a chair and nodded, "A lot more and I think it would be better for Hermione to break the news to everyone else – I'm just telling you so you can keep the lot of them calmed down."
Molly sat down across from him and lace her fingers together, waiting for the real explanation.
"Have you ever heard of a blood mate?" Harry asked
Molly's eyes went wide, " You mean Lucius is a , and she is his."
Harry nodded, "Yes, Lucius is a vampire and Hermione his blood mate."
Molly sat back and rubbed her hands over her face, "Do they know what it involves?"
"They do... I helped Hermione research about it."
"Someone needs to put a stop to this. First Bill and now Hermione."
"Bill?' Harry asked
Molly nodded, "I guess I have a story of my own to tell you."
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Hermione and Lucius wasted no time in going to Bills flat with the letter in hand. If he was being challenged, he had the right to know so he had a chance to prepare.
When Bill opened the door, he instantly took note of the eager looks on their faces and invited them in.
"Whats happened? Whats going on?" Bill asked without even worrying about pleasantries.
"We got a letter today." Hermione stated, "And it appears we are all in for it."
Lucius handed the letter to Bill, who read it and sighed, "I was afraid of this – I knew it was only a matter of time."
"Well, what are your plans Weasley? I will not lose her to another." Lucius stated.
"Theres nothing I can do but wait and try to search the guy out."
"And what do we do in the mean time – sit around and wait to see if you are stronger then this guy?" Lucius hissed.
"I am stronger Malfoy." Bill stated, "but until this guy comes for me or I find him on my own, I suggest you keep her close to you."
"Thats already been taken care of – she moving into the manor with me."
"I never agreed" Hermione stated firmly
"It is no longer a choice. I will not have someone else try to claim you for his own."
Hermione knew arguing was futile in this case and didn't want to waste her breath, "Fine, fine – but I get to take some of my stuff."
"Done" Lucius stated
Bill walked across his flat to a small trunk in the corner.
"I know you do not plan to challenge me." Bill stated, "and under the circumstances, I believe I have something that may be of use to you in order to help you on the chance that this guy challenges you."
Lucius and Hermione watched as Bill waved his wand over the trunk while saying a chant. The trunk opened with a mechanical sounding click and Bill started rummaging through it. He pulled out an old leather book and crossed the room, handing it to Lucius.
"This book is one I gained from the Alpha before me. It contains everything you need to know about keeping your mate safe and strengthening your bond to each other – the stronger the bond, the harder it is for another to lay claim to your mate."
Lucius ran his hand over the cover of the old book, "I appreciate it Weasley... I hope it will help."
"It should – The bonds are already strong but not more so then any other – this book will help."
"I again thank you and will do my best to keep you informed of anything else that may come up."
Bill reached out for his hand, "And I will do the same for you."
A/N: I am looking for someone to possibly Beta this story and is willing to go through and fix anything they find in the previous chapters. Let me know by PM if interested.
