Disclaimer: Don't own it, otherwise I wouldn't need to write fanfic

A/N: I just read chapter 5 again and was horrified by the number of mistakes I made. No wonder you thought it was confusing melanie121 =P

First off, the Irish Coven knew that wizard's existed, but thought they were extinct.

Second, when Bella thought "Please don't ask me to do this" she was referring to her power to command people. She really hates it, thus her learning to "ask."

My spelling and grammar was atrocious in the last chapter and for that I apologize profusely. I have yelled at spell check, but it was most likely my fault.

"Casses Infragilis" which I also misspelled is Latin and roughly translates to unbreakable net.

Also, the chapters may come a bit slower for the time being. I want to update at least twice a week, but due to some unforeseen medical problems, I may not be able to. This depresses me, since not only am I having a blast writing this story, it's helping me focus on my novel. I'm also helping a friend out by reading a screen play she wrote and researching preschools for my daughter. So very busy =)

This chapter is all talky talky. If that's not your thing then sorry, but I think it.'s necessary.

Chapter 6: Grave Misunderstandings

"Vampires have rules?" asked Hermione

"Not many," Jasper began interrupted by the appearance of Dumbledore and the Irish coven.

Moody straightened up. "Well, I see the interrogation squad has arrived."

"Yes, yes Alastor. We'll be with you momentarily." Dumbledore said lackadaisically.

"You have no right to hold me here Albus, " Moody snarled. "I've done nothing wrong!"

Maggie hissed. "He's lying."

Siobahn moved in front of her , lowering into a protective crouch, Liam following his mate's reaction.

"Do not worry, dear Siobahn. He is currently held by a magical web."

Maggie nodded to her and they straightened their stances.

Edward took Bella by the arm and led her over to new arrivals. "Bella, I'd like you to meet Carlisle's good friends, Siobahn, Liam and Maggie. Everyone this is Bella Swan."

Maggie stepped forward, her bouncy red curls made even more vibrant by her bright green eyes. She looked curiously between Edward and Bella.

Reading her thoughts he quickly added, "Oh, I'm sorry Maggie. This is Bella Potter. We only recently discovered her last name."

Maggie smiled and stepped forward to shake Bella's hand. "Wow, this dragon blood stuff is great! Her smell isn't bothering me at all."

"I know," bellowed Emmett. "I can't remember the last time the thirst didn't bother me at all."

The vampires giggled, their laughs tinkling around the room like a music box.

Bella watched as the others tested the air and themselves. "Pleased to meet all of you. Thank you for your help. I can't even begin to tell you what it means to me. I wish we didn't have to involve you like this, but the implications of Voldemort knowing I'm alive could be disastrous."

"We remember the Dark Lord's last reign. We do not wish to revisit those days." Siobahn said, shaking Bella's hand. Liam stood behind her and nodded.

"Potter" asked Maggie. "As in 'The boy who lived'?"

"That's me," said Harry blushing as he rose to welcome the Irish Coven.

"Where is Remus?" Dumbledore wondered aloud.

"He slipped out a bit ago. I think he needed some fresh air." Bella replied.

"Ah,yes. Of course. I do appreciate you all not making a big deal about that. While I have not personally experienced it, I am told the smell is quite offensive to both species."

"Bella means more to us than that. We love her just as you all do."

Maggie smiled at the truth of Esme's words.

"Shall we get this show on the road, Dumbledore?" Barked Moody.

"The sooner the better." Harry said darkly.

"As you wish, Alastor. How long have you know Meadowes was alive?"

"Since just before the dementor attack in Little Whinging."

"True." came Maggie's small voice.

"WHAT DEMENTOR ATTACK?" shouted Bella.

"Oops, I guess I forgot to mention that. You should've seen Dudley, Bella. If it wasn't for the fact that they are now trying to kick me out of school, the whole situation would be quite hilarious."

Bella looked furiously at her brother. "We will talk about that later, Harry. I can't believe you didn't tell me."

"I kinda had other things on my mind little sister. I am sorry."

"I know. But we promised not to keep things from each other. You were in danger. I worry about you so much."

"It you and me together Bella. Never forget that."

"If you two are finished for the moment, perhaps we can get back to the questioning?" Dumbledore asked, a small smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth.

"Yes, Professor." They chorused.

"Very well then," he continued. "Where and when did you first see her?"

"Borgin and Burkes. I was on assignment there just after the TriWizard Tournament, if you recall."

"True"

"Why didn't you inform the Order immediately?"

"I failed to see how it was any of your business. Must I report every encounter I have with old friends?"

Maggie's eyebrows creased. "He purposely avoiding the question. Trying to throw me off."

"An old Order member appears in Borgin and Burkes after a more than a decade of being 'dead' and you failed to see how it was our business?"

"She told me she knew that Voldemort had been after her so she faked her own death and went into hiding. She asked that I keep it a secret. I respected her wishes."

"That's true."

"Have you seen her since?"

"Yes."

"How many times have you seen her?"

"A few."

"That's a lie."

"You are wearing on my patience, Alastor. How many times?"

"She is currently staying with me."

"WHAT?" cried out Harry and Bella.

Dumbledore silenced them with a look.

"Did she at any point express a desire to rejoin the order?"

"Yes."

"And you still believed it to be none of our business, Alastor?"

"I made a vow, she will reveal herself when she is ready."

"What have you told her about Order business?"

"Nothing. We do not speak of Order business."

"Another lie."

"Have you revealed Severus as a double agent?"

"You know I can't do that, Dumbledore. You placed the spell on all of us."

"That I did."

"And Bella, what did you tell her about her?"

"She already knew Bella was still alive."

"How?"

"She was there in Godric's Hollow when you found her. I merely confirmed it, and told her that she had been placed overseas for her protection."

"All true."

"Did she seem overly interested in Bella?"

"Not overly."

"Lie."

"What else did you tell her about Bella?"

Moody sighed. "I told her what I knew of the prophecy. I told her she was living in a small town in Washington with a muggle family and that she had befriended a coven of vampires."

"What prophecy?" Harry and Bella asked. If there was a prophecy concerning them, why didn't they know about it.

"Later," was all Dumbledore said.

"Why Moody?" Bella asked, tears beginning to leak from her eyes. "How could you do that to me? How could you put me in danger like that? I thought you cared for Harry and I. I thought you were loyal to the Order."

"I am Bella. I care deeply for you both."

"True."

"Bella, I love her. I think I always have."

Maggie turned to Dumbledore confused. "He really believes that, but it's a lie. I've never felt anything like this. It's very confusing."

"Amorentia." Bella whispered to low for anyone other than the vampires to hear. She saw it in his features now. He was pale, almost sickly and the way he spoke of her was obsessive. Edward was about to question what amorentia was, but her look quieted him.

Bella pulled her wand free, ignoring the questioning glances and protests,she pointed it at Moody.

"Accio Moody's flask." she said sadly as the silver flask zoomed to her hand.

"Isabella Marie Potter! What are you doing? Nobody touches my flask but me!" Moody shouted.

Bella opened the flask with a flick of her thumb and breathed in the scent. It was warm and inviting, it was honey and beauty. It was Edward.

She handed the flask to Dumbledore. "It's amorentia, Professor."

"Of course!" Harry said. "You only drink from your own flask, she must have added the potion while you slept."

"Does she have the dark mark, Alastor?"

"Of course not! And that couldn't be amorentia. I would've noticed. You know how careful I am, Dumbledore. I would never have let her near me if she was a death eater."

"Again.... He really believes it, but it just doesn't feel true."

"Dorcas was always talented in memory manipulation. I suppose we will have to go straight to the source to get the correct information. Esme and Carlisle could you stay here with the children?"

"Of course. It would be a pleasure."

"They're going to leave us behind Bella."

"Where is your invisibility cloak? Can you get it without attracting their attention?"

"It's on the other side of the couch."

"Okay. We'll wait until they leave and I'll apparate us there."

"Bella," Alice and Edward warned.

"Bloody hell, I forgot about Alice's visions."

"Do something before she tells on us!"

"Alice I need to show you something. You're absolutely going to love it!" Bella exclaimed, her eyes pleading with Alice to follow. "Edward can you come too?"

"Bella, what are you doing?" Sirius asked suspiciously.

"I'll be right back, Sirius. Don't worry."

Alice and Edward followed Bella up to the third floor master bedroom, where Buckbeak lay in the corner.

"Hello Buckbeak. How are you?" Bella said as she bowed lowly to the hippogriff.

"What is that?" Alice inquired.

Buckbeak walked to Bella, allowing her to stroke him. "Bet you're pretty bored here, huh?"

"Can he understand you, Bella?" Edward asked, clearly amazed.

"Hippogriff's are very remarkable creatures. They are very proud, that's why I bowed to him before touching him. Would you like to try?"

"I would first like you to explain why I see you and Harry disappearing to go off to Moody's house Bella. It will be dangerous. What if she is one off those Death Eaters or whatever?"

"Alice, you saw Harry and I make the decision to go, but did you see us there?"

"Well, no but-"

"We have an invisibility cloak. No one will be able to see us. We will be perfectly safe. But we deserve to be there, Alice. You know that. Please you guys, just trust me."

Alice sighed and Edward looked outraged. "No, Bella. I can't allow you to put yourself in danger like that. Don't force me to tell Dumbledore."

Bella saw red. "Edward Cullen, when the hell are you going to realize that I have been in danger since the moment I was born? And I will apparate you right back to Forks if you insist on threatening me."

"Bella, please?"

"No, Edward. You are not my father and you do not dictate what I do. I am going and that is final. You can either support me or go home. Choose now, but know if you choose incorrectly, I won't follow you." Bella knew the threat was empty. She'd follow Edward just about anywhere. But she would not take orders from him.

"Alice, can I trust you?"

"Yes Bella. You are my sister and I understand your reasons for wanting this."

"Alice! How can you say that? What if she gets hurt?" Edward asked.

"Edward, she's right and you know it. She deserves to be there. Bella can protect herself. We've seen that. And she'll have Harry with her and everyone else." Alice's outrage at her brother nearly matched Bella's at that moment. "Bella, can I tell Jazz, just so he knows to keep an eye out."

"I know he can hear us, Alice. He won't be able to see Harry and I, but I suppose he will be able to smell where we are. Edward, I need to know right now, if I can trust you."

Edward hung his head, all the possibilities of Bella hurt and broken running through his eyes. Bella wished she could take that away. But she wouldn't sway from this. She watched him mentally calculate all the details, when she saw Alice's vision glaze over.

"He won't tell them Bella." she swore.

"I need your word, Edward."

Edward sighed. "You have it. My word and my heart. Please keep it safe, my love."

"And the others, can I trust that they will not tell.?"

"Well, Emmett is trying to think of ways to go with you. Rosalie thinks your nuts and Carlisle and Esme don't exactly approve but they agree that it's your right. Siobahn and Liam remember Voldemort so they won't stop you and Maggie will follow them."

"Thank you. All of you. I love you Edward. You are my world. I will return to you safely."

Bella led the way as the three of them walked back downstairs. She gave a quick nod to Harry who smiled at Edward and Alice.

"I can't believe how big Buckbeak has gotten. What the heck are you feeding him, Sirius?"

"What are you up to Isabella?" Sirius asked.

"I think living here has made you paranoid Sirius." Bella said, rolling her eyes and sticking her tongue out. Sirius laughed and tussled her hair.

"Molly can you find Remus. We need him. Meet us at Moody's"

"Of course Albus." Mrs Weasley said, disapperating.

"I'm going too, Dumbledore." Said Sirius.

"I know. If she is a death eater, I'm sure Malfoy has told her about you anyway."

"Tonks, can you get a message to Severus? He needs to be warned."

Tonks gave a salute and disapparated on the spot.

"My dear Maggie and Jasper, would you be willing to accompany us as well? I can't say it won't be dangerous. We are walking in fairly blind. But I can't deny your talents will be useful."

"Anything for Bella," Jasper said, flashing his best smile and a wink at her.

"If you wish to take Maggie, Liam and I will be joining you." Siobahn said.

"But of course. The more the better."

"Dumbledore,what does this mean for me?" Bella asked in a panicked voice. Edward hugged her tightly, wishing he could protect her from this but knowing how stubborn she was.

"I know you are scared, Isabella. But you will be protected. We'll discuss it more when we return." Dumbledore spoke with finality.

Bella watched from the corner of her eye as Harry moved to the couch, covertly placing the invisibility cloak within reach. He winked at her and she left Edward's cold embrace to sit with her brother.

"What do we do about him?" Kingsley asked indicating Moody. "We can't take him with us, not knowing the extent of control she has over him."

"The shield will hold him for a bit longer, but I'll add a couple extra enchantments to keep him here until we return." Dumbledore said as he began flicking his wand about. "Now, Esme dear, should you need anything while we are gone, this is a two-way mirror. I have the other one. Simply speak my name and I will answer. They are kind off like..." Dumbledore paused as he searched for the word.

"Walkie Talkies, Professor. I'll show her if she needs any help."

"Always the pragmatic one, dear Hermione. Thank you."

"Get ready Harry, we have to apparate at the same moment they do."

"I'm ready."

Bella took Harry's hand, remembering this time, of course, to use her left hand.

"All right, all together then." Dumbledore said. "3...2...1"

With lightning speed Harry threw the cloak over him and Bella and they disapperated with the rest, leaving Hermione and the Weasley kids confused.

They felt the familiar pull and push and landed gently in Moody's front yard, suddenly grateful that Barty Crouch Jr. had disabled all Moody's sneakoscopes last year. They followed the others silently up the porch, the invisibility cloak still tightly wrapped around them as Dumbledore said "Alohamora" and slipped inside.

Sitting quite comfortably in a chair Dorcas Meadowes turned to face her once-allies.

"Playing judge, jury and executioner now, Dumbledore." She drawled out. "And to think, I once fancied you to be so much better than that."

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