Declaimer: I don't own Vampire diaries or Harry Potter.

A/N: Hi everyone :) My name is Aria and this is my first story. I hope you all enjoy. BTW Ron doesn't exist in this story. He dies in his first year. Harry and Hermione are still best friends though.

Hermione dried her tears emotionlessly and looked at her best friend with a forced smile "I'm OK Harry. As horrible as it sounds, I knew something like this would have eventually happened"

Harry frowned and moved closer to her "Hermione…it's OK to be sad"

Hermione shook her head "No it's not" she started "Not when our lives are in danger. Not when your life is in danger. I can't think about them. Not now at least."

Harry's eyes were filled with sadness as he looked at her. It was his fault her parents were dead. But even now, what she was most concerned about was his well-being.

Before he could turn around to leave the tent her voice stopped him "I don't blame you Harry."

"…You should"

Hermione broke their eyes contact and looked at her hands. No, she didn't blame Harry. Not in the least. But still, there was a tiny part of her that wandered… Could her parents deaths have be prevented if she had not befriended Harry all those years ago? Maybe. But did that make her regret befriending him? No. Finally, she sighed and walked towards him. Her brown eyes looking up into his green one's "I think I know someone who can help us find the remaining Horcruxes. It's a long shot but…it's worth a try"

Harry's eyes grew curious as he looked at her "Really? Who?"

"His name is Niklaus."

Two years ago

Her tear filled eyes were watching the scene before her with anger and sadness. He was packing every single one of his cloths. That only meant one thing. He wasn't planning on coming back. Why was he doing this? Why was he leaving? "Nick! Please just tell me!"

Klaus turned around for a split second to look at her "I don't have time for this Hermione. My plane leaves in an hour."

Hermione rushed forward and grabbed his arm, using what little strength she had to turn him around. Although she knew she would have never succeeded had he not wanted her to "So that's it? After everything. All these year…you're just going to pack up and leave?"

Klaus growled impatiently. He really didn't have time for this. "Pull yourself together luv. It's not the end of the world."

She let go of his arm as if she had been burned. "Does my father know?" she asked weakly.

Klaus zipped up his bag and turned around to fully look at her "No. And it's gonna stay that way"

"Isn't he supposed to be your best friend?" She spat out more harshly than she intended. She came to a horrible realization as she saw guilt flicker behind his light blue eyes. "You compelled him…and I'm guessing my mom too. How could you?"

His response hurt her more deeply then she cared to admit. "I would have compelled you too. But seeing as you're a witch, that isn't possible."

Tears trailed down her face. " I trusted you! You've been a friend to me since I was five years old! How could you just…"

Something in his expression changed when he saw her tears. Before she could continue he cut in "I'm sorry. I'm sorry Hermione. Look luv, I've filled all of your bank accounts. You will never have a need for anything for the rest of your li-"

"I don't want your money!" she barked

"I don't care if you want it or not but you're going to have it."

She sobbed "No! Please just wait…"

Klaus smiled at her sadly "Goodbye 'Mione"

And then he was gone.

Hermione took a deep breath before focusing her mind on the tracking spell. The location she was searching for appeared on the piece of paper in front of her just as she had expected."It's...ready. But…I…I just…"

"Hermione…you don't have to do this if you're uncomfortable. I could just talk to him myself"

Hermione shook her head "No, he won't help you Harry. I have to be there. "

A few minutes of silence passed between them before Harry broke it " So where are we going?"

"This is…weird"

"What is?"

Hermione frowned at the paper in her hand " Nothing. It's just. My cousin lives here. In mystic falls"

"Mystic falls?"

"It's in America"

Harry shrugged "It's probably just a coincidence" Silence "Hermione…How is this…Vampire going to help us?"

Hermione rolled her eyes "He's not just any vampire Harry. He's an original. He has a lot of power and a lot of powerful witches and wizards at his side. Wiccan witches Harry. Their magic is different than ours. They might be able to help us track the remaining Horcruxes"

Harry shrugged "Well, we don't have anything to lose. Might as well try it."

Klaus gripped the phone in his hand tightly. "I will kill everyone you're ever met." he hissed.

"Don't you know? I don't care anymore. Thanks to you"

He growled "Don't be stupid Stefan. I can make your life a living hell. Bring me back my family and I may spare you"

"How about...no? Get your hybrids out of town Klaus or I'll destroy every single one of your siblings. I have to go now. Have a nice day!"

He clenched his jaw before tightening his hold on the phone and destroying it in his hand. What the hell was he- knock knock

He growled and walked towards the door, opening it harshly.

Bloody. Hell.

"Hello Nick…Long time no see"

A/N: So...what do you think? :) Should I continue?