A/N: as promised an alternate version of the story with the main characters finding their happy ending and maybe some more arguing between Harry and Jane. The beginning of the story is mostly the same, it is only after Edward meets Hermione that he starts to feel the pull. there will be some angst.

A take off the little mermaid only without fins. To get Edwards' attention, Hermione must enlist the help of Alice, Rosalie, Jacob, and a handful of witches to show Edward who his true mate is. If she didn't, she might as well jump into the sea to become bubbles.

Introduction

Mermaid syndrome happens when a vampire refuses to claim his mate and chooses to mate with someone else. This action leaves The Vampire's Mate open to claiming and without the consent of the mate. In some cases, the Vampires Mate may choose another. In severe cases the vampire's true mate falls into deep despair and eventually takes a dive into the ocean to become bubbles, like that in the case of Ariel from The Little Mermaid written by Hans Christian Andersen.

Part One

It's been about a year since the wizarding war ended and the dark lord vanquished. The wizarding population had slowly righted itself and thanks to wizards and witches comingling with muggles, there was a rise in magical births the likes the wizarding world hadn't seen since King Arthur took the throne of Camelot.

Our tale begins one bright summer morning, Hermione, Ginny, Harry, and Ron were sitting down by the lake watching George and Lee do flying stunts over the water. Harry and Ginny had their heads pressed together, Ron was yelling at George and Lee to try something different. Hermione was just enjoying their merriment, when Luna arrived at the Burrow in search of Hermione.

"I have been looking for you," Luna says in her ethereal voice, "I have something important I must tell you. Is there somewhere we can go to talk? Ron won't mind."

Hermione hardly had time to respond, where Luna turned around and headed towards the Apple orchard on the other side of the Burrow. When Hermione finally caught up to her, Luna stopped dead in her tracks before turning around to put her hands on Hermione's shoulders, looked deep into her eyes and said, "Hermione, you must go to Forks, Washington, your mate in is danger."

"I'm sorry did you say mate?" Hermione asked with concern, "I did not realize I had a mate, Luna." The scenery was all but forgotten, they certainly weren't thinking about how the apples were starting to grow, the trees were froth with the growth the autumn would bring. How the sun was shining just right through the trees

"Oh, yes," Luna said in agreement, "you two will hit it off well, you have so much in common. He is tall, pale, has flaming hair and is an animal drinker." When Hermione looked at her in confusion, Luna continued, "I forgot to mention your mate is a vampire."

Hermione started to laugh and then started to pace, "you are joking, aren't you?"

"Dear sweet Hermione, he won't hurt you, in fact you were made just for him."

"Then why hasn't he come for me Luna, if he is indeed my mate?" Hermione asked

"Because before he could come and find you, he caught the scent of his singer and has been in her thrall for the better part of a year, he's going to marry her if you do not go to him."

"What happens if I do not go to him?" Hermione asked, clearly astonished at what Luna was saying, "How do you know all this?" Hermione wasn't sure she wanted to run off on another adventure. She was feeling a bit trapped though sitting in one place, everyone was moving on, but her. Ron and she were never a couple in the sense that Molly and Ginny were hoping for. They were great friends and that was all there would be between them

"You will die Hermione, and he will go into a blood rage once he realized his Singer is not his mate, once he's realized she is not you." Luna was looking at her with a serious look, this was not a joke, Luna was serious. Hermione sighed before conjuring a bench and sitting down. Looking up at Luna, she said, "Tell me everything you know."

Luna smiled walking towards the bench, sitting down next to Hermione she told her of all her visions. She told her of the family of vampires she had visions of, and Luna was set to travel with Hermione to help guide her and be her. Luna told her all she would have to do was agree, for once they took the matter to the ministry of magic, they would give high clearance and free reign in the US. Vampires are protected under the Care of Magical Creatures act, and Hermione is the mate of a protected species, so she was granted the same status.

"Okay," Hermione said in agreement, "I'm in."

"We can leave tomorrow," Luna said in agreement.

"Tomorrow is as good a day as any." Hermione said in agreement. Hermione was worried but she was also excited at the chance to have a small mission to complete. This mission would help her find her future or bring her to death's door. And that is what makes it exciting.

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Forks, Washington, with Alice the same day.

Alice a voice called, Alice shoed it away, she was trying to think. ALICE! The voice called again, this time louder and clearer. Her vision cleared and she snapped from the blank silence she had been inhibiting.

"Yes Rosalie?" Alice answered, turning her head and giving her a smile.

"You were having a vision, weren't you?" Rosalie asked, sitting down next to her. Rosalie was concerned that Alice had been having the same vision at least once per day, sometimes twice based on what Edwards' choices had been. By the look on Alice's face, Rosalie thought she looked a bit more pleased than usual.

"Yes," Alice said with a smile, "you can't tell Edward, but Bella is not his future."

"I could have told you that; but if Bella is not his future, who is?" Rosalie asked, curiously twisting a piece of her hair around her index finger.

""She's coming to find him," Alice said, amused as Rosalie was making faces at her, "she's coming on a moon beam."

"Oh, I can't wait to see this!" Rosalie and Alice laughed for the rest of the evening before parting ways to see their mates. Alice confided in Jasper, but Rosalie didn't confide in Emmet, he would think it a great prank and wouldn't be able to keep the secret.

Forks Washington, Forks High, three days later. Edward and Bella have been inseparable as he tries to convince her to marry him before he turns her into a vampire. Bella will not agree; however, he has not given up asking. Alice was having reoccurring visions of Edward's mate coming to town. The only problem was that the vision always ends the same, in a blood bath.

Alice had been waiting for this day all week, Jasper was sending her calming vibes because she was going to give the surprise away. She was all but bouncing in her seat. "Did you see her?" she asked him as she pretended to take a bite of her food. It was rumored that the house down the road from them was sold, and the people moving in were both the description of Edwards mate and her moon beam.

The morning drive to school was super slow, and when the Cullen's arrived at school there was no sight or sign of anyone new. As the morning passed it was clear that they wouldn't be meeting the newest citizens of Forks.

Soon lunch was upon them, and while sitting in the cafeteria, Hermione and Luna entered the cafeteria. "That's them!" Alice squealed quietly, Rosalie and jasper were shocked when two very pretty humans entered the room, Alice's description was not correct. Alice caught Luna's eye and smiled, Luna smiled a brilliant smile in return and headed towards their table. "Show time," Alice whispered to Rosalie. Alice's voice said it all, Alice would befriend her and invite her over to meet Carlisle. It was the girl she had seen in her vision a few weeks ago, it had come out of nowhere surprising her. Edwards' mate was here along with her moon beam.

Alice introduced herself to Luna and Hermione who returned the greeting in kind, they talked about their previous school, and a few other things. Alice then introduces Rosalie, Emmet, and Jasper. Edward was in the 'library' with Bella.

As lunch was coming to an end, Hermione and Luna were invited to the Cullen's house for dinner. "We have a lot to talk about," Alice said cryptically, "I know who you're looking for."

"We would be honored to accept it," Hermione said confidently with a smile. "You won't regret it, were going to be the best of friends," Alice said happily just as the bell rang to go to class.

The rest of the day went slowly as emotions were hyped up. Edward still had no idea that his life was about to be turned upside down. Alice was all but bouncing on her toes. Rosalie had a smug smirk on her face. Emmet was rambling on and on about mortal combat and beating japer in a game. Jasper was attempting to analyze the situation and the two humans they had just met. There was something weird about them, and he hoped that he learned more of them soon.

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The Cullen's Residence- Edward meets his true mate for the first time

Hermione entered the Cullen household under some trepidation, she didn't know what to expect entering the vampire's den and all. Sure, they looked like a family, but the house of a vampire was not a place a mere mortal should enter. Luna, on the other hand, was looking forward to the experience. She wanted to ask a whole slew of questions and couldn't wait to get started.

Esme greeted them at the door, and they were surprised at how kind Esme was, how honest Carlisle seemed to be, and the rest of the family were extremely nice.

Edward was standoffish at first, he wouldn't say a word and let Alice and Rosalie hog her attention. However once Alice brought up music, he was surprised to learn that she read music, played the piano, sang, and enjoyed reading and learning new things.

Hermione smiled brightly when Edward joined them at the piano. Alice had shown her some of the sheet music Edward kept. "Edward composes his own music as well," Alice inserted as she handed Hermione the sheet music.

"You compose?" Hermione asked, turning to look at him, and she asked to see some of his music, and he gladly agreed. "Would you like to play a song with me?" Edward asked her. He was surprised at how easy she was to be with, and he enjoyed her company. When she nodded in the affirmative, he sat down on the bench, motioning her to join him. As she and Edward started to play, those in the room stopped to look. what they saw was a couple that looked so calm and content that they couldn't bear to interrupt them.

Hermione couldn't help the smile that was on her face as they played, I could get lost in his music, Hermione thought, and she thought he must have read her mind because he missed a note which startled everyone. It was then that his watch started beeping, "I am truly sorry Hermione, if you excuse me, I have an to be going."

"Yes, of course," Hermione said, her happiness plummeting to her toes. He turned to look at her, looking deep into her eyes, there was something familiar about them, but he couldn't place it. He decided to let it go for the time being, as he was pressed from time. however, her eyes were always there when he closed his eyes.

While Hermione was disappointed, she knew already that this wouldn't be easy, she just needed to give it time. she sat at the piano and started to play a song that she had been looking at. It was one of the ones that Edward had composed. Edward was standing outside the door to the music room when Hermione started to play, and when she starts to sing, he turns around and walks back through the door to the music room. Hermione suddenly stops mid stanza where she locks eyes with Edward. he gives her a large smile before sitting down next to her: "I left halfway through our song," he said, a laugh on his lips, he couldn't believe what he was doing, "you must allow us to finish then, won't you join me?" He asked, motioning for her to play along with him.

She started to speak, "a..." before stopping to clear her throat, "as you wish."

Edward put his hands on the keys, and they started the song over from the beginning, neither were looking at the music, and when they finished, Edward stood up, gave a little bow, gently kissed Hermione's hand and excused himself.

After Edward left the room, everyone broke out into girly gossipy giggles. Edward chuckled on the other side of the door, before he put his hand through his ginger-colored hair. he swore silently, "I have to talk to Bella.

Just then Alice and Luna suddenly start to have the same vision, Hermione and Rosalie are grasping hands. Hermione didn't quite understand what was happening but apparently Alice was like Luna or was Luna like Alice. Curiouser and curiouser Hermione thought to herself. a moment later the vision stops, and Luna and Alice come back consciously. "What did you see?" Rosalie asked concernedly as she let go of Hermione and walked towards her sister.

"Edward has made a decision," Alice said quietly before turning to Hermione, "You've nothing to worry about."

Hermione didn't ask what she meant, she knew what Alice was getting at, and she was ecstatic. they finished giggling and talking even more about everything that had just happened and went home. There was homework to finish and letters to write to their friends and family back home. Hermione would send a joint letter to her friends and family. She would send a private letter to Ginny with Luna's letter. There were some things that the boy just didn't need to know.

...

When Edward returned from Bella's house, Alice could see that he was filled with questions. "What do you know Alice?" Edward asked with a smile, "I can see you've been waiting to tell me something." Edward was sure that she knew something.

"Edward," Alice said in a wounded tone as she held her hand to her forehead and pretended to act faint. They laughed and joked for a little longer before Alice got the nerve to just ask, "How do you like Hermione?"

"I haven't been around Hermione long enough to know how I feel," Edward said, his confusion clear on his face, "but I think it is clear to both of us what i have to do. There is just something about her and i would like to be friendly before jumping headfirst."

"Edward, I think that is a smart idea," Carlisle said from the doorway, "but let me warn you if you keep changing your mind you will lose both of them."

then suddenly there was a loud voice ringing in from the other room, "He's too enthralled by his singer to see the truth," Emmet joked loudly as he entered the room, and Edward was pretending to be outraged at their mocking. "You'll feel better, Edward, if you just eat Bella already." Rosalie finishes his thoughts as she struggles to keep her smile at bay: "You're being creepy, dating your food." She made a disgusted face and covered her mouth as if she was going to be sick. Emmet laughed but Carlisle decided that it was time to stop the charade

"Everyone, calm down," Carlisle's voice rang through the house, "it is time for rational thought, as you can probably tell Hermione and Luna are witches, they aren't normal humans. Edward, it is very possible that this Hermione is your true mate. Both Alice and Luna have had the same visions this evening after you left to see Bella. I do not believe Bella is your mate, you need to give the girl a chance."

"It would be very easy to be with Hermione," Edward said honestly, "Hermione seems like a very agreeable person. I feel like i know her, like I've seen her somewhere before, i feel like i have been looking for her my entire life." Alice was cooing in her mind, keep going, keep talking, "but" he said breaking away from his thought, "but we promised the Volturi that we would change her, Alice saw it in a vision."

"She must still be changed, but you don't have to mate with her, or even be with her romantically," Carlisle said, looking at Edward intently. "Edward, I must caution you to weigh your decision carefully. No matter who you choose, someone will get hurt. We don't yet know the consequences to your true mate for choosing another or what may become of you should you choose Bella."

"I do believe I know my own mind," Edwards said mildly, his hands in his pockets. "I have made a decision, yes, but i have yet to make any decisions on how to make them a reality. so, spare me your crass manners and sarcastic words." He didn't want to stay at home, so he wandered out into the night. His feet took him deeper into the woods than he planned. He walked down past the house that was a mile or so away from their house. The lights were off, but candles could be seen burning, the flickering light visible through the window. shadows moved behind the white curtains, so someone is still awake.

As he continued towards the house, he saw a sight he hadn't expected. It was Hermione, her hair down around her, she was wearing nothing but a sheer piece of fabric as she bathed in the moonlight. He couldn't help but stare at her, her very presence called to him. Instead, he turned and walked away, Hermione had been clueless, but Luna had been watching from the bedroom window, her smile wide.

She was so beautiful laying there under the light of the moon. then his thoughts turned to Bella, who would never do anything like it, she was so self-conscious she wouldn't even go swimming. As he sat and thought of Bella, he decided he needed to be far away from Hermione, of he might do something he couldn't undo. he didn't want to rush in. so he would retreat and go hunting instead. Yes, hunting, good idea.

in the upstairs window, Luna could be seen. she looked at him in the knowing gaze, had she seen him? or perhaps she had another vision?