Chapter Seven: Latest Gossip (New Students) …
Hermione steadied Teddy into his baby pouch looking at the menu "I'll have the deluxe breakfast with extra sausages, orange juice and ice mocha ice coffee please," she says with a small smile.
"With extra hash browns and kid's meal for the kids?" Zander offered leaving her to nod to confirm.
"Yes, Teddy loves pancakes, I assume Tai and Matt are very fond of pancakes too?" Hermione murmured.
Zander looked down at his sons who were tired from the tour a few minutes ago at the school "Yes, they do I'm sure they'll be extra hyper when I drop them off," he explained.
Hermione kissed her nephews "They look like sweet angels," she murmured.
"They really are when they're not into mischief I'm afraid they inherited from me when I was their age," Zander chuckled steading his sons in their baby pouches "I'll be back why don't you guys find us some seats," he offered.
"Okay," Hermione, Neville and Luna answered. Once Max was ordering their breakfast while the gang of three went to find a place to sit by the booth that Neville couldn't help but, look around the place as he can tell it looks new.
"It looks brand new," Neville murmured "And very fancy too,"
"Yes, it does," Luna says with a daze smile "Especially since they mixed the colors together it's very beautiful," she murmured.
"It really does…" Hermione murmured while Teddy stirred from his small nap nuzzling her neck for comfort "You know…we haven't got a chance to paint our bedrooms yet?" she spoke up causing Luna to perk up with a smile.
"Yes, I believe we should paint our rooms on what we want," Luna spoke up with a daze smile as she's quite the artist among the group.
"Do you think we have any time since we have school this week?" Neville asked.
"Depends really I mean since today is our first day," Hermione kissed Teddy on the forehead leaning against the booth seats "So it depends on how busy we are due to our school schedule but, I'm sure we'll find the time during the week though," she explained.
"Hey guys," Zander came back with their drinks—orange juice which they bid their thanks that it brought Tai and Matt to stir from their short naps "Hey kiddo's looks like someone woke up from their naps—" he murmured as Tai and Matt blink their eyes owlish scanning around the restaurant "I figured you two be hungry since we have some time before we head back home with mama," he explained.
"Daddy," Matt murmured hiding his face "Wh'ure are we?" he asked.
"We're in McDonalds we got a little hungry from our tour. I got your guys to eat too," Zander murmured.
"Okay," Tai murmured sipping his apple juice.
"Wow this is really good," Neville spoke up with an awe look on his face.
Zander chuckled lowly "It's not that special Nev it's just orange juice?" he explained.
"Yeah but, it's American orange juice I mean don't get me wrong I love pumpkin juice but, this seems so new and foreign to me ya know," Neville pointed out.
Zander nodded at this "You need to get out more Nev," he says.
Before Neville can answer; there was another visitor who came in—the head chief with a brand new uniform thanks to Logan and himself thought they can upgrade a few things especially the police force uniforms in Forks, Washington—Charlie Swan he's the Head Chief of police in town as he and Logan work side by side with the chief as they both have 3 jobs to earn extra money for their family. Being the sheriff, he was looking around and noticed that Zander was here with three unknown teenagers with three children that left him puzzled by this.
"Zander," Charlie greeted him "Good morning, you got a craving for McDonalds too?" he asked.
Zander beamed looking at his friend "Hey Charlie and good morning to you too chief. And yes, I am I wasn't expecting to see you here this early?" he greeted his friend with a hug.
"Trying something new," Charlie replied sitting down next to him.
"Tired of the same restaurant? Zander asked chuckling and sipped his coffee.
"Kind of so I wanted to try something new I remembered Billy told me that McDonalds just opened so I just wanted to check this place out. Sam and the others did one hell of a job," Charlie explained looking around the place and noticed that the unknown teenagers who were accompany him and had a puzzle look on his face which Zander noticed.
"Oh, forgive my manners chief this is my sister Hermione, my cousin Neville and his girlfriend Luna—Luna happens to be Kacey's and Zoey's goddaughter the baby that Hermione is holding is our little brother Teddy, the two kids that I'm holding is Tai and Matt my sons you met them a couple of times chief," Zander quickly introduced them to one another "Kids this is Charlie. Charlie Swan. The head chief of the police force and one of my bosses that I work with in this town," he explained.
"Sister," Charlie who seemed surprised by this as he noticed the resemblance between Zander and Hermione especially the eyes "I didn't know you had a sister and are they really? Tai and Matt, they look so big last time I saw them? How old are they now?" he asked.
Zander chuckled "Eh you know how people in this town tend to be noisy and I just like to keep my life private away from meddlesome town folks," he sipped his coffee at this pausing for a moment "Tai is now 6 years old, Matt is 3 years old and Izzy is about a year old—he's still the youngest and Kacey's about 6 ½ months we just found out we're expecting girls twin girls to be exact," he explained.
"Really," Charlie who seemed pleased by this "Congratulations after having three boys Kacey finally got her wish huh? Having two little girls for her to shop with," he explained.
"Yes, she does and I'm glad we're having girls not that I don't love my boys of course," Zander drifted off looking down at his sons "But, I wouldn't mind having girls into our family. It's a nice change for once," he explained.
Charlie nodded at this beaming at this "Well, I'm happy for you Zander," he drifted off "So…remind me again who's your sister again and her two friends?" he asked.
Zander nodded at this "This is Hermione," he stated introducing his sister to the head chief of police Charlie Swan as Hermione gave a polite smile.
"Hello," Hermione politely says.
"How do you do," Charlie greeted back with a smile "How are you liking our little town so far?"
"It's seems like a nice town …" Hermione softly replied.
Charlie beamed at this "I'm glad to hear that sweetie," he replied.
"And this is Neville my cousin next to Hermione and this is Luna his girlfriend who happens to be Kacey and Zoey's goddaughter and finally this little guy that Hermione's holding is Teddy our little brother," Zander explained.
"Hello," Neville shyly waved at him.
"It's nice to meet you both," Charlie softly says as he can tell their good kids then he ruffled Teddy's hair causing him to giggle "And it's nice to meet you kiddo. He's a sweet kid," he explained.
"It's nice to meet you too," Luna replied with a soft smile.
Zander chuckled lowly "Yeah he's a sweet kid aren't you Teddy," he says as he ruffled Teddy's hair as well "Apparently Luna's parents are good friends with Kacey and Zoey's family as they're her godmother," he drifted off lowing his voice a little "I don't usually talk about it because it's very sensitive but, about three years ago we uh recently lost our parents," causing Charlie to widen his eyes in horror "So between our families we were separated because the police in Australia couldn't find either of their bodies—Hermione's, Neville's, Luna's & Teddy's I mean but, our parents—it wasn't a very good sight not going to lie on that… so you can imagine how horrified we were when they got attacked we been trying to look for them… we never gave up hope to look for them but, it started to overcome us making us obsess that Logan and I neglected our families because of it… making them worried sick about us—that's when we both promise ourselves that we wouldn't go down that road again… you remember when we told you about our parents—we thought the worst after what happen with our sister Hermione and Teddy here of course, along with Neville and Luna as you can see they survived the car crash but, neither of the police officers couldn't find either of them and here we are," he explained.
Charlie grew quiet whistled lowly "Wow that sounds horrible… I'm sorry for your lost Zander and I'm glad the kids are okay," he whispered as he couldn't imagine losing his only child Bella but, ignored that thought since they were never close due to the divorced with his ex-wife Renee "How… how did your parents die Zander?" he quickly asked.
Zander held his breath "They uh … died in a car crash, Luna's and Neville's parents were accompanied with them heading to their cruise and … out of nowhere this drunk driver ran a red light and they all instantly killed by the scene… I'm not even sure how Hermione, Neville, Luna or even Teddy survived but, they did…" he whispered.
Charlie soften his eyes "I'm so sorry Zander," he whispered, "At last your sister, brother, cousins and Kacey's goddaughter are alright that's all that matters son," he explained.
"Thanks, I appreciate that Charlie," Zander soften explained.
"How did you three survive from the car crash?" Charlie softly asked, "I hope you don't mind I'm a bit curious? You don't have to tell me if you don't want too," he assured them.
"It's fine… when the car flipped over during the car crash somehow we—" Hermione gestured herself, with her friends and Teddy "Got separated from our parents and—" she held her breath as Luna held her hand to comfort her best friend "We tried to get them out but, it was too late…we grabbed Teddy who was a bit hurt not too much but, he managed to be okay. We got a few scars but, it's not too deep and we been hiding underground—making everyone thinking we're dead…waited till it cool down and that's when we decide to move here… I knew my big brothers Zander and Logan were living here so… here we are…" she explained.
"So, you don't have any relatives to watch over them not that I don't think you can handle it or anything but, it sounds like a huge responsibility since you have kids on your own Zander," Charlie asked curiously.
"No we don't have any relatives since our parents are only child which is one of the reasons why our parents wanted a big family—since Kacey and Zoey are Luna's godmother we took her in since Luna's father wrote in his will stating that Kacey will take full custody over his daughter if anything were to happen to him and his wife as for Neville since our grandmother died that same year we decided to take him in since he's my cousin along with the rest of my family—or more pacifically my brothers and sisters," Zander explained.
"Yes, Teddy he's the youngest" Zander began to say where Charlie noticed there was a baby sleeping on his car seat "At the time Hermione was watching over Teddy as they drove separate cars at the time while our parents were heading to their cruise that's when they saw the car crash when this occurred," he explained.
"Wow," Charlie replied.
"Yeah," Max comments.
"So, both you and Kacey are watching over three teenagers, along with your brother Logan and your families full of kids?" Charlie pointed out with a blank look on his face.
"Yes, that's about right which I don't mind really, I mean their good kids," Zander nodded at this where Hermione was feeding Teddy his bottle as she was bouncing him "Plus Hermione, Neville and Luna are hardly trouble makers so you don't have to worry about that," he explained.
"Good to know not a lot of kids are like that," Charlie replied with a sigh leaning against his chair "Well I better get to work but, we should get together soon and it's nice to know that I won't have to worry about you kids," he explained as he gave a nod to Hermione, Neville and Luna.
"It was nice meeting you too Mr. Swan," Hermione softly says.
Charlie blinked his eyes waving his hand notice her British accent "Call me Charlie everyone else does besides Mr. Swan makes me sound old," he answered in a joking way.
"You're hardly old Charlie," Zander winked leaving Charlie to laugh out loud "Take it easy Zander huh I should head back to the station since we're still on that case of the missing kids still" he replied giving him a handshake.
"You too Charlie see you later," Zander replied.
"See you," Charlie replied; as soon as he left Max leaned against his chair as Hermione raise her eyebrow being quiet and distance until she decided to speak up through the silence.
"Zayne…" Hermione whimpered.
"Yeah nugget what's wro—" he stopped mid-sentence noticing her eyes were all teared up again as he immediately hugged his sister "Come here nugget," he whispered as she sat down on her brother's lap who held her close rocking her back and forth, Luna however to be teared up holding Teddy and Neville held them both.
"I miss mum and dad," Hermione hoarse bowing her head at this "If I didn't send them away maybe they been here with us…" she whispered.
Zander soften his eyes "Hey…" he lifted her chin to look at him "It wasn't your fault you did what you have to do…to protect mom and dad just like the rest of us and I know what you mean I miss them too it's not the same without them but, you know what if they were here with us they would've proud of you nugget just like the rest of us are," he explained.
"You really think so?" Hermione whispered.
"Positive I mean who wouldn't you're practically a hero to the Wizarding World along with Harry, Ron and the rest of the Wizarding community who helped fought in the war…" Zander explained.
Hermione blinked her eyes "Why did mum and daddy have to die…why did Harry and Ron have to die…" she whispered in hoarse tones sobbing into Zander's shirt as he continued to hug his sister knowing how Harry and Ron meant the world to her being her best friends as he also held onto Neville, Luna and Teddy not wanting them to feel left out.
"I don't know…but, it's just one of those things that happens for a reason and I wish I have the answer for that nugget but, I don't…I know it doesn't mean much now but, eventually you'll heal and move on with your life… they would've want us too… especially Harry and Ron…" Zander whispered.
Hermione grew quiet as she held Teddy into a hug as he crawled into her lap wiping her tears "Momma Min'nie no cry," he sadly whimpered.
"See even Teddy agrees with me when neither of us want you to cry," Zander whispered.
"Neither of us do," Neville replied.
Hermione quickly wiped her eyes with a brave smile "Your right… it might take some time to move on but, we should finish our breakfast and head back to school or else we'll be late in our first day…" she whispered.
Zander noticed her distant tone which made him worried but, will ask Neville and Luna about it later when he has a chance "Yeah of course," he looked at his watch 6:45 a.m. "You know since we're heading to different directions I just want you to know that Zoey, Kacey, Logan and I will along with Barry, Jay and Ariel are always here to help you guys you know that don't you…" he whispered putting one arm around his sister not wanting to squish his sons Tai, and Matt along with Teddy.
"Yes, I know and I appreciate that," Hermione whispered.
"Do you because… I know how being in a war can change people you can still talk to us nugget…" Zander whispered.
Hermione gave a small smile "I know," she hugged her brother once more "And I appreciate what you did for us I really do but, I think it's something I have to learn on my own… heal on my own…since it's going to take a long time to heal over something traumatic like that," she whispered.
"I know…" Zander nodded at this as his sons Tai and Matt stirred from their short naps with a sleepy yawn "Well look who decided to join us; hey sleepy heads. Did you guys have a good nap," he murmured.
Tai nodded with a sleepy yawn "Yeah, auntie Mia took us to the zoo," he murmured reaching his arms for his auntie to pick him up which Hermione happily obliged not wanting to squish Teddy as well.
"Alright guys it's time to say bye to your auntie Mia, uncle Neville and auntie Luna," Zander announced as it was time to drop them off at the school before they arrive late.
Tai and Matt widen their eyes in horror as they cried holding their aunt Hermione who jumped being a bit startled. Poor Hermione got herself jumpy not liking to be touch unless it was her love ones "Me stay with you auntie, I just met you," Tai murmured nuzzling her neck in comfort.
"Sorry kiddo but, you got to get to school with your mum don't you want to stay with momma? She's going to teach you new tricks that you can show your auntie," Zander offered.
Matt sniffed "I don't want you to go," he held his small arms around Hermione causing her to soften her eyes; it broke her heart around her nephews "We—we didn't *hiccups* show you our*hiccups* our hide out," he murmured.
Hermione soften her eyes "Oh sweetie I'm not going anywhere I'm just going to school just like you are" she murmured.
"You prumise?" Tai sniffed "You no go away?"
"I promise I'm not going anywhere—we're be here at this school and across from you sweetie," Hermione gently says.
Tai sniffed "Ok'ey," he held his puppy dog look "Can we hang out luter auntie?" he murmured.
"Of course, sweetie anything you want," Hermione murmured.
"Pinky prumise?" Tai and Matt revealed their small pinky.
Hermione soften her eyes crossing her pinky against them "I pinky promise we'll play whatever you want," she murmured "And if you two are extra good we can go out for ice cream how does that sound?" she gently asked.
Tai and Matt perked up" Rully ice crume?" they both asked.
"Yes, with any flavor you want," Hermione tapped their noses gently "With extra goodies and candy on top," she explained.
"Okey," Matt and Tai nodded at this.
"Will you watch Teddy for me boys?" Hermione asked, "It's his first day in a new school," she murmured.
Tai and Matt nodded at this "Yeah! We promise to watch Teddy auntie' he's our new cousin," they both exclaimed.
"Good, I'm glad to hear that," Hermione smiled fondly kissing her nephews on the forehead. Teddy however, grew quiet as Zander strapped him into his car seat which Hermione noticed how quiet he was "Teddy bear what's wrong?" she asked.
Teddy sniffed "Me too momma?" he whimpered.
"Oh sweetie," Hermione soften her eyes "I'm not going anywhere Teddy I'm just going to school you remember how we have a big day today?" she asked. Teddy nodded at this remembering this "Well therefore—your uncle Neville, aunt Luna and I are going to school—while you're going to school with your new fond cousins won't that be fun?" she asked.
"Whet if they don't like me?" Teddy whimpered.
Hermione heart broke seeing Teddy's sad eyes "Oh Teddy they're going to love you, their school isn't just for muggles but, for magical kids too—so you can transform your hair whatever you want in this day care. Tai and Matty will be there just like the rest of your cousins you're going to have so much fun," she explained.
"Rully?" Teddy stared at his godmother/adopted mum with wide eyes in awe "I can change my hair color at school,"
"Yes, baby you can change your hair color at school—it's not just any school it's a magical and non-magic school for toddlers your age who are wizards and witches like us—but, in pubic like we're in right now you should keep this hair color and eyes to look like us—so the muggles won't be suspicious okay," Hermione murmured.
"Okey," Teddy nodded at this "I prumise I'll be good momma," he murmured.
"I know you will, now give me a hug since you have to leave soon," Hermione murmured.
Teddy nodded in agreement hugging Hermione nuzzling her neck "I'ma miss you momma," he murmured.
"I'ma miss you too I'll see you soon Teddy bear," Hermione murmured "It's only a few hours and once I'm done with school we'll spend the whole day together with your cousins and we can get ice cream and buy new toys whatever you want baby so you be good for aunt Kacey and your aunt Zoey. Tai and Matt are going to be with you the whole time—and then you're going to meet your other cousins who are just like you so you'll have so much fun Teddy that you're probably going to forget little old me," she explained.
Teddy widen his eyes in horror "I won't forguet my momma, never ever," he nuzzled at this.
"Yes, that's right Teddy. You can never forget your mum or your papa, or your grandma or your papa Harry or anyone else that we cared about. We love you so much Teddy so you be good okay," Hermione told him holding back her tears as she strapped him inside his car seat holding his stuff animal 'Mooney' "I love you Teddy," she whispered.
"I love you too momma, can we pley drugon game and get ice cream, later right?" Teddy whimpered as Hermione held him close.
"Of course, anything you want luv," Hermione soften her eyes hugging her baby boy close not noticing that the Cullens watched from afar.
Zander soften his eyes feeling sad for the kid clearing his throat "We'll see you guys later huh?" he replied pausing for a moment feeling someone tried to go through his barriers; he instantly flinched knowing who it was; that was until he saw the Cullens arrival with their fast cars—first it was Rosalie and Emmet in her red cherry BMV, then Alice and Jasper, then a silver Volvo arrived—he nearly cringe on the youngest Cullen—Edward Cullen who annoys him with a passion especially his girlfriend Isabella Swan despite they just arrived at the school he can tell they're watching them in a distance not to make it noticeable; he's hoping that his sister never gets to meet them since he and the family doesn't trust them—just because Alice saw his sister in her vision that doesn't mean he had to like them "Hey uh Mia?" he asked. That was until he felt Edward tried to read his mind again; it made him scowl; he didn't know why he even bothered because no matter how many times he tried to read his mind he'll end up in a brick wall. His barriers were powerful enough to not let unwanted visitors into his head. It was rude. It's a good thing that his sister Hermione put a silence charm around them not wanting anyone to overhear their conversation.
"Hmm— "Hermione blinked her eyes owlish "Yes Zayne?" she asked gathering her binder out of her book bag.
"Do me a favor will you Mia?" Zander asked lowering his voice causing Hermione to confuse as she and her friends leaned a bit closer.
"Of course, what is it?" Hermione murmured.
"You see those kids over there," Zander murmured trying to make it too obvious by staring at the Cullens with a stiff expression on his face causing her to nod at this "Stay away from them, will you?" he murmured.
"Why? Is something wrong with them?" Neville asked curiously.
Zander chuckled lowly "If only you knew—I just... don't trust them… I know you just got here and I'm already warning you from certain people but, I just want you three to be safe and keep your distance from them that's all," he murmured.
Hermione raised her eyebrow "Are you sure you're not just saying that because you're my big brother being how overprotective you are with me?" she murmured.
Zander chuckled "You know me too well but, I'm being serious thought Mya just promise me you stay away from them please?" he pleaded lowly.
"I promise," Hermione nodded at this.
"Thank you" Zander nodded not realizing how long he was holding his breath clearing his throat grabbing something out of his jacket pocket "Speaking of—lockers if you guys need anything you can always come to me and Logan right? Zoey too since she works here at the school as well— "causing them to nod at this "And if you need to be away from certain things like Jessica and Lauren being the gossip queens that they are—you can come find us in our office by the P.E. ground by the gym over there— "pointing at the huge gym which was a distant away from them "Or come by this locker by the dance studio it's pretty private," he explained.
Hermione titled her head curiously "Thank you for the lockers and—I know I can always count on you guys but, why would I need another locker for?" she asked.
Zander lips twitched "Let's just say— "he says mysteriously "It's very similar like the RoR back in Hogwarts," he smirked causing Hermione, Neville and Luna to widen their eyes in excitement.
"Really?" Hermione perked up "How is that possible I thought this town was all muggle," she murmured.
Zander pulled his head to laugh "While you three were fighting in the magical war—I got Barry, Jay, Ariel, and Logan with a few others to help me out with this new building and he added a few extra rooms for us to hang out in. I figured you guys would want to hang out there and not where the gossips in the cafeteria are which the locker is #0930. It's not hard to miss it and keep this close to you always it's the combination of your lockers. It's very like Hogwarts just in school lockers all you have to do is do the combination and it would open," he explained.
Neville gape at Zander feeling a bit nervous turning to Hermione "You know what Mione I think you should keep the secret code since we both know I tend to lose things a lot," he murmured.
"Don't worry Nev. I'll be sure to put this in a safe spot so you won't lose it okay," Hermione murmured.
"Thanks, Mione," Neville replied smiling grateful that he's good friends with Hermione then turned to Zander "And thank you for showing us around the school and the town Zander,"
"No problem," Zander waved it off "Just know that I'm always here for you guys if you need to talk. Speaking of schedules which period class is your gym glass?" he asked casually; despite how he knew their schedules by heart it's part of his job being the coach/teacher and big brother to Hermione and her friends.
Neville looked down at his schedule "We have—4th period," he says.
"Really," Zander grinned "Well it's a good thing I'm your p.e. teacher then isn't it—then your drama class Mia is with Zoe—and Logan he's going to be Chemistry teacher/Gym teacher for the Basketball team for the incoming year," he smirked causing Hermione shaking in fear.
"Oh no," Hermione gasps in horror "If that's true then— "counting in her head "That means that I have you, Logan and Zoey in my class the whole year then," she murmured.
"Pretty much," Zander grinned wiggling his eyebrows evilly.
"Your so mean to me," Hermione squatted his arm playfully "And if you knew about our gym class then why bother asking," she asked huffing knowing her brother.
"Well that's because I'm your brother it's kind of my job besides it's fun seeing you squirm uncomfortable and seeing your reaction brightens my day towards the news that your older brothers and sister in law Zoey happens to be in your class until you graduate cookie," Zander grinned.
"Oh, sweet Godric" Hermione murmured slapping herself on the forehead with her palm "Why did I come here again," she whined at this.
"Because you love us," Zander grinned "And if you're thinking of moving to Japan Barry and Jay would be the ones to be in charge if you decide to go to their school district you do know that right,"
"Obviously, you should get going before Kacey gets a heart attack," Hermione drifted off pausing for a moment "Does that mean Logan knows too that we all alive yet?" she murmured.
"Not exactly…but, he will soon… including Ariel," Zander murmured.
Hermione sighed at this "I wouldn't be too surprised if Ariel knew about it first then Logan did but, I should get used to this though… I'm just glad I saw you first before calming down the elder twins—knowing them they'll be extra protective with me," she looked at her watch "You should get going Zayne before you make us all late," she murmured.
Zander noticed her tone of voice but, kept it to himself until they talk alone "We're your family nugget we're always going to be protective with you either you like it or not," he drifted off clearing his throat noticing the students were starting to arrive in Forks High "And your right I should get going. I'll see you guys later," he murmured waving at his sister and friends which they waved back as he drove off heading home to drop off his sons Tai and Matt with Teddy riding along since it's his first day in a new school which was inside; his wife Kacey owns the place which was called Snowy Sweets; the only reason it's visible towards the muggle town was because they wanted to make it seem like it was a regular house which it is but, once you get inside it's different for magical for the wizarding community which it's huge.
"You guys ready to go?" Hermione asked turning to her friends noticing Neville and Luna snicker "What?"
"I don't think I ever seen you react over that before?" Luna giggled "It's quite funny,"
Hermione rolled her eyes huffing "Ha, ha very funny Lulu— "she sighed "Ready to go to class?" she sarcastically replied.
"Not really, I'm terrified," Neville whispered then looked at his watch once more "Why don't we find a place to sit so we can see what our schedules are since we have at least an hour till school starts," he offered.
"Or we can just ditch school?" Hermione offered causing Neville and Luna to gape at her "What?" she says offended.
"Ditch school you mean not go to class at all," Neville gaped at his sister causing her to nod at this "Do you really hate it that much that your two brothers and sister in law is going to be in our class for the year that badly Mione? Or that your other brothers Barry and Jay going to be in charge in another school district in Japan if we decide to move there?" he asked.
Hermione sighed "Is it that obvious," she says.
"Yes," Neville and Luna replied.
"Well—I never met Zoey so I can't be sure but, with my two brother's it's embarrassing. Do you have any idea how hard it was to be the youngest of six kids—it's a lot of pressure despite how the twins haven't been born yet but, still—I know Zander means well but, Logan—just wait till you meet him he's going to be all overprotective mode and a bit dramatic but, he means well. He's just always been protective with me especially when I have a boyfriend," Hermione paused for a moment and sighed dramatically "As for Barry and Jay I haven't met their wives or their kids yet so it would be probably being the same down here—they're very protective with me considering I'm the baby in the family before the twins were born," she explained.
"I suppose I can understand that…but, think of this way at least you won't be alone in your classes Mione," Luna offered.
"True… "Hermione murmured "So does that mean you want to ditch school with me?" she perked up.
Luna patted her on the back "Sorry Mione but, we have to go school you're just have to face the facts that both your brothers and sister in law are our teachers. I'm sure it will be alright Mione," she explained causing Hermione to pout sadly.
"Damn I was hoping you guys can come with me," Hermione pouted.
"Who are you and what have you done to Hermione," Neville jokily says, "Usually you wouldn't want to ditch school that's usually Harry and Ron job"
"Ha, ha very funny—and I suppose it is true I do love going to school but, after what happen—I just—I promised myself that I want to be just a teenager for once without being in danger," Hermione sighed causing Neville and Luna to murmured in agreement "Besides I think it's about time we have some fun around here since we have about twenty minutes l left before school starts," she explained.
Luna giggled "Sounds like fun because I think we look around the woods over there," she points at the woods "It has that calm aura look don't you think?" she explained.
Neville and Hermione blinked their eyes dumbly "You know what Lulu— "Hermione drifted off looking at the woods which it does have that calm aura "I actually agree with you… the woods does seem have that calm aura but, if we're going to look around we have to at least be back before 7:45 in the latest because that's when our homeroom starts," she explained.
"Homeroom?" Neville asked scratching his head all confuse "What's that?"
Hermione opened her mouth about to answer until she realizes she doesn't know what it was and made a defeated sigh "I have no idea …from what Zander told me that their schools in America are quite different especially when they added P.E. which is physical education apparently, it's for sports like Basketball, football, soccer, tennis, softball, volleyball etc. and we need it for our high school education. I'm not exactly a huge fan of sports in our school but, in muggle sports I know a thing or two with four older brothers and an older sister you tend to pick things over the years—" she shrugged "Since they were on it when they attended American high schools back then since they don't look older than being in high school since they're older than they look," she explained.
"Ohhhh," Neville and Luna replied as they headed inside back to their car to look around town.
"If we're going through the woods we might as well go to the beach Mione since it's not far from here," Luna offered.
Hermione realized that the beach isn't far "You know what your right it's not and we can always look around the woods right after school. I'm sure Teddy wouldn't mind staying at least another hour after school before we pick him up?"
"I'm sure he'll be fine Mione after all he has new fond cousins after all," Neville snickered causing Luna and Hermione to giggle "Besides he seems really happy with Taichi and Matt they're already best friends in the first day of school," he quickly added.
Hermione sighed "Yes, I supposed your right I was really worried he wouldn't like it but, I was wrong—he's perfectly natural to make new friends I'm glad," she smiled.
Neville put his arm around Hermione "You can't help yourself but, worry can you Mione?" he asked who shook her head at this "Well it's part of growing up after all we're his extended parents—mostly with you though," he pointed out "All we need to do is find you a new guy and hopefully he'll be your husband," he playfully teased her by the arm.
"Oh hush Nev." Hermione pouted and poke her tongue causing them to laugh as they headed to the beach which was in La Push not realizing that Ariel, Hermione's older sister was there deep into her thoughts watching the sunset from the other side of the beach. Neither of them noticed they were there but, they stayed at least half hour; it was now 6:45 in the morning they had a couple of minutes before they head back to school soon.
"Hey Mione, I have an idea what we can do in our stay here?" Luna asked.
"Oh?" Hermione turned to Luna "And what's that Lulu?"
"BBQ party at the beach. It's perfect here and if we make friends we can invite them over?"
Hermione smiled looking around the beach; it felt familiar but, couldn't remember what "Yes, I think that's a good idea Lulu when can we have it?" she asked.
"How about 2 weeks from now we can even invite your brothers with their families to come along it can be a family gathering or something," Luna offered.
"I like that idea remind me to let my brothers know about it before school ends would you," Hermione smiles leaving Luna to nod at this.
"Of course," Luna smiled happy that Hermione liked her idea.
"See we're already have plans already," Neville smiled putting his arms around his girls; he felt connected with this beach and looked at his watch; it was now 7:20 "Oh Merlin we should head back now or else we'll be late," he offered leaving the girls to nod rushing over to the car.
"Yes, I agree good thing it's only a ten-minute drive from here… speaking of list we should add BBQ with different kind of meats I'm sure we'll find some at the store when we go grocery shopping two weeks before the BBQ party at the beach," Hermione answered.
"I made a list of things that we need Mione," Luna smiled showing her the list leaving Hermione to nod at this.
"Brilliant we should add ice cream for the kids, sandwiches, salad, pasta, and let's not forget the dessert and maybe some game activities for the kids etc add that to the list Lulu," Hermione quickly added.
"Of course," Luna replied writing it on the list; however, Neville was holding Luna by the waist looking at the ocean view.
"You think we'll find a job around these parts Mione?" Neville asked.
"We'll get by… I'm sure it won't be hard," Hermione replied.
"True." Neville replied.
Neither of them noticed another figure was curious on the new comers which just happens to be Hermione's older sister Ariel froze in the middle of the beach as she held her breath hoping she wasn't hallucinating… she held her pendant close as it started to glow feeling her tears coming…
'Mia…is that you— 'Ariel blinked her tears away causing the brunette girl to turn and froze to her spot as she had a curious look on her face then her face drained turning pale 'Chuchi— 'she whispered.
From a distant Hermione immediately recognized her sister; she couldn't help but, blink her tears 'Lil Red— 'she murmured until Neville called after her and snap out of her thoughts.
"Hey Mione, we have to get going school is about to start soon," Neville called after her.
Hermione licked her lips nervously starring at her sister and quickly turned "Be— "she cleared her throat "Be right there Nev…" she whispered; she was completely torn running to reunite with her older sister or head back to school… she didn't want to leave but, she had no choice it's her first day of school and—she made a mental note to come back to the beach this week.
Ariel watched her little sister Hermione, Neville, and Luna headed to the car heading to Forks High she remembered what Zander told her apparently, they met up with her this morning—she wanted so much to hug her little sister, however, for Ariel—her heart was beating rapidly holding her stomach feeling herself not breathing. She wondered if Logan knew about it… if anything … knowing her twin brother… he probably would… she just waiting for the right moment.
'She's really alive—and she was right there—' Ariel blinked her tears 'Why did I freeze up not running to her…and yet I'm too shocked to even hug her' she covered her mouth covering her sobs 'She looks so different… my baby sister is—she's alive…and I couldn't even comfort my own sister' she closed her eyes sadly 'What did the war do to you… oh cookie what has happen to you…' she thought to herself sadly; she blinked her tears wiping them quickly and rushed over to Billy's house as he's watching over the twins as she needed time to think some more.
Back in Forks High Jacob was leaning on his Rabbit while Embry and Quil were munching on two giant muffins they stole from Ariel (AJ's) kitchen this morning before they arrived in school around 7:15 a.m. apparently, it was a long drive and wanted to meet the new kids but, apparently, they haven't arrived yet. Jacob and his friends overheard from the students around the school more pacifically Jessica Stanley was chatting about it with her friends which left Jake to roll his eyes at the girl who tried to flirt with him from time to time to make Mike Newton jealous which worked sort of … apparently, he and Jake were sworn enemies before Jessica even knew about it. Jake kept glancing on the muffins longingly and well he had had lost his rock, paper and scissors this morning so he didn't win any of the last muffins.
Embry was taunting him by making funny faces as he ate it which made Jake scowl because he wanted one but, his girlfriend/imprint Leah gave him a quick text stating that she and Seth would be missing two class periods because their mom kept throwing up and it made them extra worried.
Jake frowned and gave a quick text telling Leah hoping their mom feels better which Leah gave him a quick text stating thanks I hope she does too and told him she misses him and gave him a quick kiss emoji which left Jake chuckle at this. That was until he turned his attention towards the parking lot trying to find something cool towards his new-found classmate's cars. That was until his brown eyes caught an expensive KIA SOUL SUV that was sapphire blue with purple and black strips on the side and noticed there was a hello kitty tattoo on the back. The windows were tilted black back and front that you can't really tell if there was anyone inside until he saw the driver; he had a feeling it was the new kids. Hermione Granger, Neville Longbottom and Luna Lovegood.
Jake whistled at the car "Whoa … that's one sweet ride," he replied.
Embry and Quil looked up ignoring their muffins as they also whistled at the car as they noticed Hermione was the one who was driving and parked not far where Jared parked his car
"You think that's them?" Embry asked.
"Who else would it be?" Quil smacked Embry on the head for being slow which cause Embry to scowl.
"Owe I was just asking no need to hit me on the head," Embry grumbled under his breath.
Jake, however didn't pay much attention as he felt a message from Cullen (Edward) that made him scowl glowering his eyes at Edward which didn't go unnoticed from Embry and Quil.
"You okay man?" Embry asked.
Jake snorted "Yeah I'm great," he crossed his arms leaning against the table "Unless you count that Cullen over there trying to read my mind again then no not really," he flatly replied.
"You think after all this time he would stop trying to read our minds it's really annoying," Paul grumbled.
Quil and Embry frowned turning to the Cullens who were standing by their cars; they noticed that Bella recently joined them from arriving from her old trunk "What are they saying?" Quil asked.
"He's asking if I saw the new kids and I answered no," Jake flatly replied and scowled again.
Embry raised his eyebrow at his best friend "You really hate him huh?" he asked.
Jake snorted "Hate isn't exactly what I would go for despite how I'm happy and taken with Leah it doesn't give him the right to read my mind—and if he wanted to know if we saw the new kids he should've looked through the other kids instead of bugging us. It's starting to get irritating it's bad enough we have to transfer her but, I'm not an errand boy," he scowled crossing his arms "At least we don't have classes with them that would've been too much for all of us combined," he explained.
"That's what happens when we're allies with the leeches," Paul scowled.
"Tell me about it," Jacob grumbled.
"It's not like he can help himself he's a leech everyone in our pack knows that," Quil pointed out.
"And I understand that but, you guys know I'm over Bells over there—I'm happy with Leah and that's never going to change but, I don't have to like him when he doesn't try to read my mind without our consent is all," Jake argued and sighed grabbing his cell phone "I'm going to text Leah and see what's taking her so long," he mumbled under his breath texting his girlfriend; it took 10 seconds for Leah to quickly replied to him. Jake however blinked his eyes dumbly and chuckled under his breath which wasn't unnoticed from the pack who raise their eyebrows "Leah said something funny," he chuckled lowly and stashed his cell phone inside his pocket.
"Riiiight— "Paul sarcastically says "And pigs will come flying out of my butt. Like I believe that,"
Jake however rolled his eyes at Paul's comment.
"We both know it's not a joke between you two," Quil wiggled his eyebrows causing Jake to playfully shrug at his friend.
"Shut up Quil," Jake playfully shrugged him by the arm causing the pack to chuckle "And whatever that's happening between me and Leah it stays between us got that," he pointed out glowering his eyes at the guys who snickered "Your lucky Seth didn't hear that from you guys you know how he is when it comes with Leah," he quickly added causing the pack to quickly shut up knowing Seth.
Paul sighed putting his arms behind his head "I wonder what's taking so long I mean it's not like we bite… much…" he murmured—before Jake can answer he grumbled noticing the Cullens and Bella were heading over to them "Speak of the devil," he snorted that Jake looked up to scowl at this as well.
"Hey," Bella greeted them with a smile which the pack grew silent causing it to be awkward between them "Is that them?" she asked as Edward held her by the waist giving Jake a warning look causing Jake to scoff ignoring him.
~*~End of Chapter Seven~*~
Whooooooo! I'm done with this chapter and again I'm sure you noticed a few changes here and there but, it's heading there to where I last stopped which I can't remember…but, as far as I know it's just the beginning of the story so we'll see how many of you guys will enjoy this story as much as I do. I'm going to skim a few things here and there but, other than that I'm excited where this story goes. Ciao for now dolls!