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Previously:

Bella gave me a soft smile and kissed me on the cheek, "I won't be long, I promise," she reassured me. Without another word she headed toward the kitchen, Edward right behind her. I heard the patio door that led from the kitchen outside open and then close.

"There really is no need for you to worry about Bella." Alice's voice drifted from across the room where she stood with Jasper.

I wanted to believe her and in that she could see the future I really should have been more confident in her advice, but a part of me, the part that had lost so many people I had loved and cared for, was scared to death.

"She's right, you know. You really don't have anything to worry about." A deep voice spoke suddenly from behind me. I turned to see a tall man, with dark eyes and dark wavy hair. He held a tiny smile as he tilted his head and looked at me curiously.

"You must be Harry," he said extending his hand, "I'm Marcus."

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Chapter Twelve

Edward Upside Down Cake

"Yes, of course, pleasure to meet you," I shook his hand, and gave a polite, yet nervous smile. This man before me wasn't simply one of Carlisle's friends, he was one of the heads of Volturi. He was, in essence a King of the Vampire World.

"I noticed the bond between you and your mate the moment you two walked into the room," he said, releasing my hand. "It is very strong, one of the strongest I had ever seen, in fact. You and Bella are most certainly meant to be."

With his reassuring words I let out an unneeded breath of relief, but then rolled my eyes when I heard Alice mutter a sing songy 'told you so' from across the room.

"Thank you, Marcus for your… reassurance."

"You are quite welcome," he said with a smile. "I understand why you doubted your own feelings, you and Bella are still somewhat new to the Immortal World. Wisdom will come in time. Now," he continued, "Harry Potter I hear you are a wizard, is this true?"

His eyes lit up at the possibility and I forced myself not to let out a groan of annoyance.

"Yes."

"Incredible." He breathed, he then said something else, I had no clue what, but it sounded like Latin. "And your mate is a strong shield, or so rumors have led me to believe. With such powerful gifts you both would be gladly welcomed at Volterra."

I was expecting this, though I was hoping by some miracle to avoid it. No such luck it would seem. Oh well. I sighed, and shook my head. "Thanks, but we're not interested."

It surprised me when he chuckled in response. "That is what Carlisle said you would say. You are, of course, under no obligation, but please do come a visit us sometime. You may find you like it."

"Hum well, I believe our… diets would conflict."

Again he laughed, then placed his hands behind his back. "Yes, I can see by your eyes you have taken to Carlisle's unnatural lifestyle."

Unnatural as it was, it was how Bella wanted to live, and so did I, at least in part. I would admit, if only to myself, I did miss the taste of human blood. I missed it quite a lot in fact.

"Bella introduced me to it, and I have a very hard time saying no to her."

Marcus nodded with understanding, "Of course, that doesn't surprise me considering how strong your bond is. But you know, Carlisle lived with us for several decades and never strayed from his lifestyle. I do not see why you could not do the same."

Well I certainly could. Surrounded by dozens of human drinking vampires who basically have their meals hand delivered to them, I wasn't about surround myself with that type of temptation.

I finally responded with, "I'll talk to Bella about it," hoping to pacify him, at least for the time being.

"I hope that you do. Well, I will leave you to your thoughts; there are others I wish to speak with. It was indeed a pleasure to meet you Harry Potter and I hope I will see you again soon.

A second later Marcus was no longer in the room. Sanguini, however had returned, his mate Anya in tow.

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"Harry," my sire said with a smile, his mates hand in his own. "I would like you to meet the love of my existence Anya. Anya, this is Harry Potter."

"It is a pleasure to finally meet the famous Harry Potter, savior of the wizarding world; at least according to my husband."

I groaned and I was sure that had I been capable, I would have been blushing. "That's in the past. Besides," I said clearing my throat, "Neville was the one who killed Voldemort, not me."

While their looks of pity allowed me to think she probably disagreed with me, it was the truth. What's more, that was my past and not something I wanted to dwell on. Changing the subject, I asked them what they had been up to lately. Anya stated that they had been spending a lot of time in the Middle East. Apparently she found the history fascinating. Sanguini didn't seem to share her interest and kept rolling his eyes when she wasn't looking at him.

"We plan to head back to England next year," he said with a grin, "Old Slughorn has invited me to another one of his "Slug Club' parties."

It was my turn to roll my eyes and make a sound of disgust. I didn't dislike Professor Slughorn, but in a way he was an elitist; one who lived off the talents and connections of others, like a parasite.

"Hey Harry!" A loud voice suddenly boomed from across the room. I spun around to see Emmett come charging towards me. "Can you show Garrett that spell you did on me?" He asked a sly grin pulling at his lips.

I laughed. "That's depends, who's Garrett?" I didn't mind having a little fun with my magic but I didn't want to piss anyone off.

"That would be me." A tall, lanky man with sandy blond hair appeared in front of me in a flash. "Emmett says you are a powerful wizard and can render a normal vampire incapable of defending himself."

I gave Emmet an annoyed look. He just grinned wider.

"Is it true?" Garret asked.

"I suppose it is," I said with a sigh. Yes, as a wizard I could defeat most vampires, that was as long as I could get to my wand before they got to me.

"Could you demonstrate?"

"Um, well…" My eyes scanned around the room, looking for Marcus, I didn't want him seeing a firsthand account of my abilities. When I saw he wasn't around, I agreed. "I suppose I could," I said with a shrug.

"Do the one you did on me, Harry, The Levicorpus one."

Garrett raised an eyebrow but didn't look the slightest bit intimidated by me.

Pulling out my wand, I pointed it at the tall vampire, who looked at it curiously but still showed no fear. I decided, however not to demonstrate that particular spell of the Garrett. A wicked grin formed on my lips as my eyes caught the sight of a tall idiot with wild bronze hair walking in from the kitchen. In an instant I turned my wand to the bullock across the room, and with a quick flick of my wrist a flash of light flew from my wand. A second later Edward let out a girlish scream as he was hoisted up into the air by his ankle.

Emmett burst out laughing as did a dozen other people.

"Edward!" A blond woman came rushing up to him, grabbing his hands, desperately trying to pull him down. I was guessing she was Tanya. Of course her efforts were fruitless. He didn't budge an inch and wouldn't until I released him.

"That's quite impressive," Garrett said. He then turned to Emmett, "You wanted him to do that to me?" Emmett grinned and nodded excitedly. Garrett called him an immature shit before punching him in the back of the head and walking away.

"Harry." I heard Bella's beautiful voice. She was coming toward me, and while she was trying to look annoyed she couldn't hide the smile creeping up at the corners of her mouth. "Put him down."

"I don't know, I think he looks pretty good up there. I could hoist Tanya up there next to him so they could be together," I said, glancing over at the woman who was still desperately trying pull her boyfriend down.

She gave me a quick kiss and shook her head, "Let him go."

After returning the kiss I gave into her wish and with another flick of my wrist Edward dropped the floor with a loud thump.

"How did it go?" I asked weakly. While Marcus' words had been encouraging to hear, I needed to hear it from Bella. I needed to know firsthand she felt absolutely no connection with her ex.

"Good," she glanced over at Edward who was now being held tightly in the arms of Tanya. "He finally realizes where his heart truly belongs," she said, looking back into my eyes. "Of course, I've always known where mine belonged. Since the day I saw you looking down in the murky water at that captured lobster. I love you so much, Harry James Potter, you are my everything."

"And you are mine." I took her into my arms and just held her, taking her the way her body molded so perfectly against mine, her soft scent of freesia and strawberries filling my senses. She was perfect. We were perfect together. Together forever… and I think it's time I made that official.

A/N: Okay there you go, sorry the update took so long, crazy busy right now. I'll do my best to make the next update sooner. Anyway, now that Harry no longer has doubts about Bells truly being his mate we can move on with the story. I believe its time Harry takes Bella to his homeland.