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CDPOV
I wish I had my vampire speed during school. If I did than I doubt I would ever be late to class. So far my speed hasn't yet help me find the evading headmaster. I have been trying to apologize for the past two days for turning his lemon drop supply earwax flavored. I thought it was a harmless prank but the Headmaster looked at me like I was the next Grindelwald incarnate. Apparently you don't mess with his lemon drop supply. I will pass this information on to the Weasley twins.
The Headmaster has been really great with helping Hermione and I through our transformation. Hermione is not happy about her lot in life but I happen to like being a vampire. I can see the drawbacks, especially as are friends and family age; however, I will be around for generations to help new magical people grow. We have the ability to make a difference with our new forms. I have always been ambitious and I see my vampirism as a means to an end. Also, our magical core has grown stronger, so what's not to love about that?
I give up my search for the Headmaster and decide to go to the great hall to see if anyone is out and about. I open the doors and I see the Headmaster! Finally! I knew he couldn't evade me forever. I also sense vampires so that means the Cullen's must have arrived.
"Headmaster, finally, I have been looking all…" is all I can speak before I see a guy who looks exactly like me standing next to the Headmaster. He must have used polyjuice potion to appear as me in order to get closer to him! I send a wireless stunner at his shocked face. I wonder why he was so shocked? I guess he figured I couldn't do magic anymore since I transformed.
"Stand back Headmaster! I don't know who this guy is or why his posing as me. The only thing I can think of is to get close to you. Do you know if Snape has any veritaserum on hand?" I ask. Maybe he will forgive me now that I possibly saved his life?
"Who are you and what did you do to my son?" a caramel haired vampire said with a snarl in my direction. She looks like a lioness defending her son. I am briefly thankful I am a vampire because her tone alone would have had me pissing in my pants if I were a human. She reminds of that muggle movie Snow White… If Snow White was a demon from the pits of Hades!
"Stand down, Esme. We will get to the bottom of this. Headmaster, Cedric my son Edward can read minds and he heard people in his thoughts referring to him in their minds as Cedric. Hagrid even mentioned it and when he corrected him he thought he was joking. You must be some sort of prankster." Cedric hears the Headmaster scoff and looks up in time to see him roll his eyes. Yup…. Still mad. The blonde vampire notices the exchange but decides to continue.
"We saw a poster of you in Flourish and Blotts and noticed you looked a lot like Edward did when he was human. We were going to ask Albus about it today when we got a chance. Albus, Edward was going to correct your though process of him being Cedric while in your office but you noticed Alice and he didn't get an opportunity. I believe he was also going to clear it up before Cedric walked in."
"Carlisle, are you sure this is your son and not some imposter?" Albus inquired.
"He hasn't been separated from any of us since before we left America. I am sure it is my son." The blonde vampire, Carlisle apparently, confirmed.
"Cedric go ahead and wake him up. We are sorry about that Carlisle and family but we had to make sure. We have no ill intent and understand if you want to leave." For some reason the Hadmaster's voice was thick with grief and his eyes were focused on a pixie like vampire. I instantly feel bad for attacking a member of the family that I wanted to befriend. Knowing that this Edward fellow isn't an imposter is pretty cool because that means I have a twin! I don't know how or why or even if he will ever forgive me…. Maybe we can be like Fred and George? Only one way to find out.
"Ennervate" Edward starts to stir and I reach out a hand to help him up.
"Sorry about that. I thought you were an imposter trying to get close to the Headmaster." I explain to him. He looks like he can't process what is going on before him. I admit it is a crazy situation. I can't help but want to make sure he is real so I poke him.
EPOV
He just poked me? Why would he do that? I poke him back to see if I get a response. Nope, just another poke. We continue taking turns poking one another until we are interrupted.
"Ahem, Edward, I would like for you to meet Cedric Diggory" Carlisle informs with me with a smile on his face. I am guessing our antics amuse him.
"Hello Cedric, I am Edward. I have been mistaken for you since I arrived. Our resemblance is quite uncanny."
"That it is. Maybe I can get my father to research our lineage to see if we are related. We might be able to tell at Gringotts but I am not sure seeing as they typically use blood for that sort of thing. You and I both seem to be lacking that." Cedric says causing Emmett to laugh at his joke.
"At least someone thinks I am funny. Is my twin not able to take a joke? Oh please don't tell me he his brooding about his lot in life like Hermione is? Maybe he is a know-it-all like she is? Although I do admit she is the most brilliant witch of our time." Cedric thought.
I will have you know I do not act like a know-it-all and I can take a joke. I correct him.
"I forgot Carlisle said that you can read minds" he says at the same time Emmett shouts "You can take a joke?"
I am exasperated by this entire day.
"Yes I can read minds. That is a talent I brought with me over into this life. My issue is that I can't turn it off." I explain to him.
"Maybe I can help you with that. I was assaulted with thoughts of others when I first transformed but I am able to tune them out now." Cedric tells me. My family and I are amazed. Is there hope?
"Wow, you are like Edward… but better. You also like pranking. Esme, can we trade Edward in for the newer model?" Emmett will be Emmett.
I role my eyes and pretend to pout as Esme faux looks like she is mulling it over. "No we can't Emmett, we will just have to keep them both."
I didn't realize that Cedric and I had started poking one another again until he pulls away with a dopey smile on his face and says "Wicked."
It seems like everyone is gaining family and I can't help but look at mine and our newest member. Wicked indeed.
"Well I have a prior engagement that I am afraid I can't get out of. What do you say we meet back in my office in about an hour?" Albus informs us all.
That honestly sounds great because between the train station, the alley, and ending up on the floor I could really use a shower.
"Sounds great Albus, family don't go off too far." Carlisle states.
"I am going to my room for a quick shower" I tell everyone and then set off.
I approach the portrait and say the password which leads to our living area. I search until I find my room and notice that all of my things have already been put away. How convenient. I gather my things and head to the showers. I turn the water to the hottest temperature it will go. I can't help but to lean under the spray and relish in the warmth for a bit. This day has been incredible but taxing. I can't help but think of the picture of the "Golden Trio" that now sits in my possession. I wonder who they are and why they are famous? I recall the girls eyes and the warmth they held. Thinking about them makes me incredibly hard and I decide to have a quick wank.
I get out of the shower seemingly more relaxed and decide to find Cedric and maybe get to know him a little more. I eventually find him and the rest of the family gathered around Alice and Cedric in the middle of a chess game. Not one move has yet to be made but you can see Cedric running through different possibilities and Alice seeing ways to block them in the future causing Cedric to change his path. Eventually Cedric knocks over his piece in forfeit. It never was much fun playing with Alice.
"Twin! You're back! Come sit by me!" Cedric calls me over. I guess I will have to get used to being a counterpart after being alone for nearly 100 years.
"Cedric was giving us some background on what is was like to grow up in the Magical world." Alice explained. "I remember quite a bit now but little things he says tend to jog my memory." Good for her.
"So did you have a pet unicorn?" Emmett asks.
"What about a pet dragon?" That would be Jasper.
"Unicorns are sacred animals and no one is allowed to keep them as a pet. They roam free and are a blessing. We actually have some in the forbidden forest. I also didn't have a pet dragon. It takes many men to tame them. I did; however, fight one in the Triwizard tournament. I had to rescue a golden egg from a nesting mother. It is not something I would suggest." Cedric said with a shudder for dramatic effect.
"What is the Forbidden Forest?" Emmett asked with wild-eyed excitement.
"It is located just outside the school grounds. It is filled with unicorns, acromantula, werewolves, centaurs, and many other things. It isn't safe to go there alone even as a vampire. Werewolves are pretty much extinct now thanks to a potion created by Severus Snape. He found a cure for lycanthropy; however, there were a few who grew attached to their inner wolf and decided to remain a werewolf. They take wolfbane which allows them to keep their mind during the transformation.
"You mentioned the Triwizard tournament. There was a boy, Harry Potter, who was a part of that as well. In Flourish and Blotts there was another poster of him stating he was part of the "Golden Trio" what is the significance of this trio?" I ask to help soothe my curiosity. What I didn't expect was the thought of my family
No wonder he never looked at me like a possible mate- Rosalie
I knew it! Jasper owes me a new car!- Emmett
Damn! I owe Emmett a new car!- Jasper
Bahahahaha. Everyone thinks you are gay- Alice
Damn! I owe Esme a strip tease- Carlisle. Eww…
I love you anyways son- Esme
My twin is gay?! Well, at least they can tell us a part now- Cedric
"I am not gay everyone so keep your cars and strip teases to yourself!" I can't believe the nerve of my family.
"Right… so the boy Harry Potter is known for destroying the dark lord Voldemort as a baby. He ended up with a lightening bolt scar on his forehead. It turns out that Voldemort made horcruxes to ensure he would be immortal. Dumbledore extinguished them all before Harry even came to school. During the Triwizard tournament he had one of his followers turn our prized cup into a portkey which led Harry and I, the winners, into a graveyard. Harry pushed me out of the way of a killing curse landing me back on the portkey. I don't know what actually happened in that graveyard but apparently Harry finally ended him. You will have to ask your future intended for details."
"HE IS NOT MY INTENDED!" I interrupt.
"To each their own man. Anyways… him and his friends, Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger were instrumental in the war efforts against the vampires. Those three are the ones that learned to control the feindfyre used to destroy them. Hermione, was the only one besides me who was bitten and survived the transformation."
So she is a vampire now. Cedric's earlier thoughts let us know that she was unhappy with her transformation. I know all to well the burden of outliving your loved ones. It was as if she could feel us talking about her because just then the doors swing open and the most beautiful creature I have ever seen stepped into the room. I know it is her because I would never be able to forget those eyes. Those eyes that made me want to wank not only thirty minutes ago. Just looking at her made me into a pile of goo.
She smiles brightly and Cedric starts to introduce her to my family one by one. He gets to me and I tense up and she holds out her hand. Instead of keeping my composure and reaching out for her hand like a normal vampire I say the first thing that comes to mind.
"I WANKED TO THE THOUGHT OF YOU THIRTY MINUTES AGO." Oh no…
Hermione drops her hand and looks shocked. My family looks at me in absolute horror. There was a tense silence that was broken by none other than Emmett.
"Aww man, I owe Jasper a new car!"
Fuck my life.