AN: I'm so sorry it took me such a long time to update. The shoulder is still not well. I hope it will get better soon but the doc told me to limit my computer time until then. So I do write but only little by little.

I hope you all enjoy this document. It's the last slow pace easy life chapter before we pick up speed and excitement.

Bella's POV.

The pain in my body indicated that I had done something incredibly stupid or dangerous. The last time I was in such amount of pain had been after the final battle. It took me a while to remember why I was in pain now. Every muscle in my body was stiff and every bone ached.

I tried to turn on my side but it was too painful.

"Bells?" Somebody suddenly asked. I recognized Emmett's voice. Slowly I opened my eyes. I wasn't sure where I was or why Emmett would be with me. I glanced around and noticed I was in my own bedroom. The scent of cleaning agents and disinfection alerted me that apparently I had been wounded. Emmett's worried glance just confirmed it.

I tried to remember why I had gotten injured and what had happened. It was like thinking through fog but eventually I remembered my conversation with the Cullens and my trip to Hogwarts after that. Again I glanced at Emmett, I wondered why he was here. They had all been so disgusted with me. Why would he show up at my home?

"Are you alright?" Emmett asked. "Harry said to make you drink this."

He held out a bottle with a pale green potion. A restorative draught, I noticed.

"Could have done with a pain relieve." I muttered but accepted the potion from Emmett.

"I can get you some pain killers." He said.

For a second I considered it. I seemed to remember that restorative potion and pain relieve didn't mix well.

"No, can't with the restorative. How did you get in?"

"Harry let me in. I came to talk with you about what you told us yesterday and apologize for our reaction. I never knew you were injured." Emmett said.

"It tends to happen." I sighed. "Where is Harry?"

"He left to Germany." Emmett said. "Bells, we are really sorry. Your story shook us all and we were so shocked to hear about your life in the war. Edward had to leave before he blew up and broke something Esme would have never forgiven him for. Only Jasper, Esme and Carlisle managed to control their shock and anger. But we were never angry with you. We were angry with the situation you have found yourself in."

"You all looked so disgusted with me." I whispered.

"Being told that the girl you considered a sister or on Carlisle's case a daughter killed so many humans isn't easy to accept." Emmett admitted. "Nor is it easy to accept that the shy loving girl we knew in Forks tortured humans in ways we can't even imagine. However that doesn't mean that we don't love you, Bells. We all did things that caused other pain or killed humans. Carlisle is a god so you can't go compare yourself to him but honestly none of us are squeaky clean."

"So nobody hates me?"

"No, we don't hate you. Jasper fully understands you, Esme loves you even if you decided to kill of the whole world, Rosalie understands very clearly that sometimes you have to do things that you don't like to save others, Alice was shocked but that had more to do with her not seeing visions like that than anything else. Carlisle is a saint or god but a realist, he knows and loves you no matter what. Edward is old-fashioned, a prude but he still doesn't hate you, he was more shocked by what you had to do and the fact that it was his fault that you got into that situation. If he had stayed with you, you would not have returned to England and participated in the war." Emmett ranted. He was looking at me with wide eyes, pleading to believe him. I wanted to believe him but the Cullens had hurt me so badly that my faith in them was still limited. Nor did I fail that he mentioned the whole family except himself.

"And you?" I asked carefully.

"You are my sister!" Emmett said loudly. "I wouldn't give a fuck how many humans, beasts or vampires you kill, as long as you keep away from my Rosie. I love you Bells and I will not leave behind again."

"So you don't care about all the people I murdered?" I asked.

"From what I read they deserved much worse than the bliss of death." Emmett said. "They say vampires are dark and evil creatures. Even muggle humans do have horror stories about us but in all honesty, a large part of humanity is so much more evil than at least three quarters of the vampires in existence."

I looked at him with tears in my eyes. Perhaps I had overreacted yesterday. Perhaps I had miss read the situation and acted before thinking.

"Don't cry Bells, I can't handle tears." Emmett said slightly panicked. I chuckled through the tears and was about to demand a hug when the pain in my arm returned. I couldn't help but hiss.

"What's wrong?" Emmett asked.

"My arm is still hurting."

"Harry said you had broken it quite severely." Emmett said. "Your healer, Hannah said that you should be okay but not to use too much magic today."

I groaned and let myself fall back onto my pilled. Hannah's comment meant that I had really overdone it yesterday. Next time I need to set an alarm.

"Well, I should shower. I'm sure that there is some dried blood somewhere on me." I sighed.

"Do you need help?" Emmett asked.

"No, I can manage. The ribs have healed nicely, I don't feel them anymore and my arm was the only other thing I had hurt badly. Lungs, bruises and cuts would have healed immediately after Hannah left last night." I answered.

I slowly moved to get up but noticed that I wasn't wearing anything besides some shorts. I blushed a little before turning towards Emmett.

"Could you please go to the kitchen and make me some coffee? It's a muggle appliance so I'm sure you can figure out how it works."

Emmett looked at me for a second but nodded.

"Do you need something to eat as well? Jasper should be on his way, he can pick up something to eat for you."

"That would be nice. Some fresh bread would be nice." I answered.

Emmett left my room and I slowly moved to get up. My body was sore and I was still really tired. I grabbed my wand and pointed it at the radio. I turned up the volume and listened to a live report of Ginny's match. I realized I had perfect timing waking up, the match was a few minutes away from starting.

After a long hot shower I felt a lot better. My muscles had relaxed a little and the dirt was rinsed away. I could walk without looking eighty again.

While getting dressed I loudly cheered as Ginny ensured a lead for England. It was her second match as started for the English team. Her first match had been a good one but they had lost anyway. It had been a little depressing for Ginny but she was determined to win this match. I listened for a few more minutes until they called a time out before heading to the kitchen.

"That little fire-cracker is doing good." Emmett commented as he placed a mug of coffee on the table. I nodded and pointed my wand to the radio in the kitchen.

"Yeah, she is." I nodded and sat down.

"Jasper should be here with your breakfast in a few minutes." Emmett said. "How are you feeling?"

"Better. My arm is still sore but the rest feels okay. Though, I'm a little tired. Magical exhaustion does that to you." I sighed.

"Why did this happen? Why did you do this for yourself?" Emmett asked. I saw in his face that he was honestly worried and did not understand. He wasn't judging me or angry with me. I sighed and took a sip from the coffee. I needed that caffeine.

"I have so much magical power that it is hard to control. Control has always been an issue for both me and Harry. It took us many years to even get a little control. Harry still hasn't perfected it but because of my use of dark magic control became easier for me. You can't do dark magic and not loose yourself to it without rigid control." I explained. "However this control comes at a cost and is very taxing. Yesterday, I was already emotionally tired from helping Hermione when I arrived at your house. The reaction of the family to my story nearly made me loose that control."

"What would have happened if you had lost it?" Emmett asked carefully.

"Not sure. Esme would have needed to buy a new table that's for sure. But a bad case of lose could have caused you all to be injured. One time I levelled a house."

"No shit." Emmett swore.

"Yeah, so when I left yesterday I was close to loosing every little inch of my control. The only thing that helps in those cases is a controlled release of my magic and emotions." I said. "I went to Hogwarts where there is a special room where I can do that. The room absorbs my magic and uses it for other amazing things."

"But why did you become injured?"

"The best and most fun way to release excessive magic and control my emotions is through a duel. In this room there are dummies who can cast spells, they can be set on different levels. I had fun with the pro's yesterday. Apparently, I forgot to defend myself properly."

Emmett looked at me like I had grown a second head but after a while shook his head. A knock on the door announced Jasper's arrival.

"Good morning." I said as I opened the door with my wand.

"You are not to use so much magic." Emmett muttered but I held up my hand as I heard Ginny score a point again.

"You go, girl!"

Even outside in the street I heard people cheering.

"They are winning?" Jasper asked as he handed me a bag with food. He had bought croissants and scones.

"Yes, and you dear sir are a saint." I said and I happily bit into a scone.

"I brought chocolate as well." Jasper said and handed me a few slabs of Honeydukes chocolate.

"Where did you get these?"

"It's a gift from Rosalie and Edward." Jasper said. "After you left yesterday they weren't sure how to make it up to you. They came here but you weren't home, Rosalie had the idea of buying chocolate and went to Fred to ask where she could buy the best chocolate. Luna came back with these."

"Why didn't she give them to me herself?"

"They weren't sure if they would be welcomed after they didn't heard from you again." Jasper asked.

I sighed and shook my head. I wasn't sure what I had done to make a bunch of vampires afraid of me but it felt good. It gave me a little power where after the breakup I had felt so powerless.

Suddenly loud cheering came from the radio and the streets. I upped the volume and listened how the English seeker and the German seeker raced for the snitch. England was ahead by seventy points so they had to catch the snitch.

We listened impatiently as Lee gave his comments. It appeared to be a game on the highest level. The seekers were close and I could imagine how idiotic they were risking their life. Five minutes later Lee announced that England won the match. Below the whole street broke out in cheers and even inside we were cheering.

"That will make Ginny's day." I said happily.

"Yes, I'm sure the little spitfire will be bouncing around at the next party." Emmett said.

"Well, they are expected back tomorrow around noon, so if you could make it to the Cauldron you can join the party." I said.

I was really happy for Ginny. She deserved this through her hard work and sacrifices. I know that leaving Harry behind for weeks just to play matches or train at camps hadn't been easy on her. She had been afraid to leave Harry behind at Grimmauld place shortly after the war. He had been depressed and suffering from nightmares for a few months but those months had been the most important to Ginny's career. They made it through and these days they were a very strong and happy couple. This was just the cherry on the cake.