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List of POVs:

Bella – BPOV

Edward – EPOV

Renesmee – NPOV

Jacob – JPOV

Alice – APOV

Jasper – JasPOV

Emmet – EmPOV

Rosalie – RPOV

Harry – HPOV

Ron – RonPOV

Hermione - HerPOV

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The Twilight part of the plot starts growing in this one…sorry if it's too predictable! I hope you like it!

12. Party at Hogwarts

NPOV

I felt myself slowly waking up, but I didn't open my eyes. A large pair of warm arms were wrapped around me and I smiled. Mama and Daddy didn't mind Jacob and I sharing a bed, I mean, it's not like we did anything. We just enjoyed each other's company.

I rolled over and nuzzled my head into Jake's chest. Seeing that I was awake, he kissed the top of my head.

"Happy birthday," he said quietly. Was it Wednesday already?

"Thanks."

I snuggled closer to him and he laughed. "We have class."

I groaned. "Can't we just stay here?"

"If I let you ditch, I doubt your dad will show me mercy when he rips my head off."

"He wouldn't dare!" I protested, but I couldn't help giggling. I looked up to see him smirking at me.

"Nevertheless, I'm sure your family wants to wish you a happy birthday."

I pictured Alice jumping up and down in excitement and sighed. "We'd better not keep them waiting, then."

I rolled out of bed and kissed Jacob's cheek quickly before I left the boy's dormitory to get dressed.

As I pulled on my new school robes, I reflected on my first week-and-a-half at Hogwarts. It wasn't that weird an experience for me, as I'd never been to a normal school before, but I assumed that most high schools were nothing like this.

Jake was already dressed and waiting for me when I left the dormitory. He scooped me up in his arms and carried me all the way to the Entrance Hall.

I giggled when he set me on my feet and kissed my hand before mock bowing. He held the door to the Great Hall for me.

"After you, beautiful lady."

The second I stepped into the Hall, my family gathered around me. Alice pounced on me in a hug that nearly knocked me over.

"Happy birthday, Nessie!" she squealed in my ear.

"Thanks, Auntie Alice! Um, I'd like to breathe now!"

She loosened her grip, but didn't let go.

"Alice," chuckled Dad, "please release her. I would like to greet my daughter."

"Fine!" She stepped back, grinning from ear to ear.

Mum and Dad hugged me together.

"Happy birthday, Renesmee, sweetheart."

"Thankyou, Mama, thankyou, Daddy."

"Come and open your presents!" said Alice, beaming.

I allowed her to drag me to Mum and Dad's table, where a small pile of presents sat among the food.

"Happy birthday, Renesmee," said Hermione as we sat down. She offered me a card from her, Ron and Harry, that sang loudly when I opened it.

"Thanks, guys."

Mum handed me an envelope first.

"This is from Grandpa Charlie."

I laughed as I read the card.

"Dear Renesmee,

Happy 11th birthday, honey.

I almost had a heart attack when this owl flew in the window and dropped a letter on my head. Your mum had written to tell me that you guys are going to some secret magic school. You do this need-to-know thing very thoroughly, don't you?

We're all missing you.

Grandpa Charlie, Grandma Sue, Leah, and Seth."

I put the card aside and began opening my presents. Alice gave me (surprise, surprise) clothes, and a case of makeup. Rosalie gave me a sparkling necklace and bracelet set, real diamonds, of course. I got a book of paintings by my favourite artists from Jasper, and a magic practical joke book from Emmett. Still in the book theme, Grandpa Carlisle and Grandma Esme gave me a leather bound set of classics, including my mum's favourites. Jacob had carved me a new charm (a tiny wizard's hat) for my old charm bracelet. Mum and Dad gave me a framed photograph of the whole family. Dad must've figured out how the wizards made their photos move, as everyone in the picture was waving at me.

I thanked them all and stood up to give everyone a kiss on the cheek.

In class, almost everyone wished me a happy birthday. I guessed Alice was behind it, as I hadn't told anyone.

After our last class of the day, Mum and Dad took me hunting. Dad called it 'family time with the birthday girl.' They gave me a head start, since I wasn't as fast as them, and I ran until I came across a large deer. I jumped on its back, pulling it to the forest ground, and sunk my teeth into its throat. It struggled for a moment, kicking frantically at me, before it went limp and I drank deeply.

"Nice catch," Mum praised me when I was done. I licked my lips and grinned at her.

Dad suddenly burst through the trees, looking excited, and swept me up in his arms.

"Dad!" I complained, but he pressed a cold finger to my lips.

"Hush, Nessie," he grinned, and I scowled at him.

"Edward!" laughed Mum, "Put her down!"

Dad reluctantly lowered me back to the ground, but he was still grinning in excitement.

"I want to show you something, Renesmee!"

I folded my arms across my chest stubbornly. "What is it?"

He shook his head. "Nope. It's a surprise!"

He turned away and started walking in the direction he came from.

Well, if you're going to be that way! I thought to him, and concentrated on singing the alphabet backwards in my head.

I ran forward and leaped onto his back, wrapping my arms securely around his neck.

Please, Daddy?

"Sorry, Renesmee, darling. You'll just have to be patient for a few more minutes."

I growled in frustration, and he chuckled. He carried me piggy-back for a few hundred metres, and I heard strong heartbeats nearby.

"Just remember, my darling, that what I'm about to show you isn't dinner."

"Okay," I said slowly, glancing at Mum. She looked just as confused as I felt.

Dad put me down. "Then follow me."

He led us into a small clearing and I gasped in delight at the two most beautiful creatures I'd ever seen.

The larger one was so white it made Mum and Dad's pale skin look flushed, and the foal was pure gold. A horn protruded from the adult's forehead, shimmering faintly in the moonlight.

"Wow, Daddy!" I breathed, "They're so beautiful!"

"Extremely," he agreed, "But they have nothing on you two stunning ladies."

I blushed and knelt to the ground. I clicked my tongue softly and held my hand out, beckoning the foal over.

"Come on," I urged gently, "Don't be scared. I won't hurt you!"

The baby unicorn glanced uncertainly at its mother and slowly walked up to me. It was as tall as my shoulder when I was kneeling down. I patted its velvety nose carefully, and giggled when it started licking my fingers.

"Hello," I whispered, "my name's Renesmee."

Curiously, the unicorn licked my cheek, before turning back to its mother and darting away into the trees. I watched them go before looking up at Mum and Dad.

"Did I do something wrong?" I asked sadly.

"No, of course not, sweetheart!" said Mum quickly, "Now smile! You're not supposed to be miserable on your birthday!"

I grinned at her and Dad. We quickly finished up our hunt and ran back to the castle.

Mum and Dad kissed me goodnight in the Entrance Hall before we went off in different directions. As soon as they were out of hearing range, I started running up to Hufflepuff tower, where I knew Jacob would be waiting for me.

HerPOV

I rummaged through my suitcase, scattering robes all over my bed. I'm not usually worried about clothes, but I have no idea what to wear to a half-vampire's birthday party. I bent down to pick up an old pair of jeans that had fallen on the floor, only to drop them in fright when I straightened up. Bella Cullen was sitting cross-legged on the end of my bed as though she'd been there the whole time.

"Oh, sorry! I didn't mean to scare you!" she said as I gasped for breath. She grinned apologetically. "You should hear your heart racing!"

"It's okay!" I gasped, "I'm fine!"

Bella waited for my heartbeat to resume its usual pace before speaking again. "Edward said you could use some help," she explained, gesturing to the mess of clothes.

"He was right," I told her gratefully, "Thanks."

She stood up in a fluid motion and picked up her own suitcase effortlessly in one hand.

"Here," she said, setting it on the bed and unzipping it. "Alice must've packed something you can wear."

"Alice?" I asked.

Bella nodded. "I turned my back for about five minutes. Anyway, I'd say you're about my size. Try this."

She handed me a black dress and turned around so I could change. I slipped the dress on and surveyed myself in the mirror doubtfully.

"Er, I don't know, Bella. It's a bit short."

The dress was strapless, made of black silk, and ruffled slightly above the knee, where it ended.

"Just be glad I'm the one dressing you, not Alice. Edward," she continued in the same tone, "could you please come up here and tell us what you think?"

Edward was at her side in a flash, looking me up and down.

"Not bad," he complimented, "It suits you."

I felt myself blush. "Thanks."

Bella looked through her case again and pulled out a pair of diamond-studded silver shoes.

"Can you walk in heels?" she asked.

"I guess so."

"Here you go then." She knelt down and fitted them onto my feet herself. "Hmm…you can keep these earrings, here; I don't know why Alice gave me these since vampires can't have pierced ears. Try this necklace." She pressed the diamond jewellery into my hands, before pulling out a makeup bag.

I sat on the bed patiently while she coloured my lips and eyelids. For the final touch, she pulled my thick, bushy brown hair back into an elegant braid.

"Done. You look beautiful," she added, "Ron won't be able to look away."

I blushed again. "What?"

They just grinned knowingly. Edward groaned suddenly, and I checked my outfit in alarm.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

He stood behind Bella, his arms around her waist, and nuzzled his face into her shoulder.

"What has that evil little pixie of a sister done to my wife?" he moaned.

Bella laughed. "After almost thirteen years of makeovers, I'm bound to have learnt something. She looks good, then?"

He nodded. "Very good."

"Thankyou," I mumbled.

"You're welcome." Edward lowered his head towards Bella's, about to kiss her, but she stopped him with a finger to his lips. He looked surprised, and pouted at her when she pushed him to the door.

"You need to go and get ready," Bella told him, "Alice will rip your head off if you don't dress up for our daughter's party."

"Good point. I'll see you downstairs."

"See you soon."

The second he was gone, Bella returned to her suitcase.

"Hey, Hermione, you don't mind if I shield your thoughts, do you?" she asked suddenly, "I don't want Edward peeking."

I shook my head. "Of course! Go ahead."

"Thanks."

She pulled on a short deep blue dress with a low neckline and frilled sleeves. She looked amazing already! She slid two diamond rings – an engagement and wedding ring, I realised – onto the third finger of her left hand, and did up the clasp of a charm bracelet on her wrist. A heart shaped diamond and tiny wooden wolf hung from the links. She left her mahogany hair to fall down to her waist like usual, and finally pulled on black stiletto boots. She didn't need to wear makeup, beautiful as she was.

"Wow!" I exclaimed, "You look fantastic!"

"Thankyou very much, Hermione. Are you ready to go?"

I nodded. "Yep."

"Come on, then."

Edward was already ready in the common room, dressed smartly in a black suit. His eyes widened when he saw Bella, and he lurched forward to sweep her up in a kiss.

"Really, love, must you torture me like this?"

She giggled and laced her arms around his neck. "Why? Do I 'dazzle' you?"

He groaned and pressed his lips to hers again. "Always." He looked past her at me. "Harry and Ron will meet us down these."

All the students stared at us as we made our way down to the Great Hall. I blushed and ducked my head, making Edward and Bella chuckle together.

Alice ran out to the Entrance Hall as we descended the stairs to meet us.

"Oh! You two look great! Well done, Bella – I'm proud to call you my sister! Hurry up, though. The party's about to start! We're just waiting for Harry and Ron; they'll be here in two minutes and eleven seconds. Come on!"

She grabbed my wrist and pulled me into the Great Hall. Edward and Bella followed.

Bella halted at the open door, and growled quietly. I looked around to see what had caused this reaction, and my eyes fell on a huge banner suspended in the middle of the hall.

Happy 11th Birthday Renesmee!

Happy 30th Birthday Bella!

"Surprise!" trilled Alice, "Happy birthday, Bella!"

Bella didn't seem pleased. "No, Alice!" she growled, "I told you already; I stopped ageing eleven years and three days ago. I'm eighteen forever!"

"You're only thirty; that's still young! I mean, look at Edward and I! We're only a few years away from one hundred and twenty! Now lighten up – this is a party!"

She danced away, leaving me with an angry Bella and amused Edward. Bella turned to glare at him. "You knew about this?"

He shrugged. "Of course."

She groaned. "Maybe Renesmee will have more sympathy for her mother," she grumbled, and stalked off.

Edward laughed, and I stared at him.

"Was Alice serious?" I asked, "Are you really..?"

"So old?" he laughed. "I am one hundred and fifteen years old. Ancient by your human standards."

"Wow," I murmured.

Edward chuckled again. "That's exactly what Ron was just thinking," he told me quietly. I spun around to see Ron and Harry staring at me, open-mouthed, and I blushed yet again.

"Hi, guys!"

"Hi," said Harry, still staring.

Ron found his voice. "You look great!"

"Thanks."

Renesmee skipped up to us, beaming. "Hey you three! I'm so glad you guys came! Come over here and join everyone else!"

I exchanged uncertain looks with Harry and Ron, before smiling back. "Okay."

She led us to the centre of the hall, where the four house tables had been replaced by one long one. The rest of the Cullens were already seated, and I was surprised to see Professor Dumbledore among them. A huge cake sat in the middle of the table. We took our seats near the end, and Alice immediately jumped up.

"Time for cake!" she announced in excitement. She waved her wand to dim the hall lights and light the candles. "Make a wish, Nessie!"

Renesmee thought for a second and blew out the candles. She took a long, sharp knife after everyone finished cheering, and sliced through the centre of the cake.

"You touched the bottom!" shouted Emmett, "Give Jacob a kiss!"

Renesmee blushed bright red. "Shut up, Emmett!" she screamed, throwing the knife at him.

Harry, Ron, and I gasped as the knife hurtled towards his head, but it only hit his forehead with a loud clang before dropping to the table. Emmett howled with laughter as he picked it back up. He was completely uninjured, but the knife had folded back on itself on impact with his head, so he used his fingertips to straighten it back out. I stared at him in shock, Harry and Ron doing the same, and the Cullens burst out laughing.

"Excellent throw, Nessie!"

"Good one, Ness!"

Emmett handed the knife back to Renesmee with a wink.

"I think this may be yours."

She finished cutting the cake and set plates in front of herself, Jacob, Dumbledore, Harry, Ron, Emmet, and I.

"Here you go, Em!" she said happily, "You can have the biggest piece, because I love you so much."

Emmett's grin instantly turned into a look of horror.

"But this is human food!" he protested, looking at the cake in disgust.

Renesmee looked hurt. "You wouldn't pass on your favourite niece's birthday cake, would you?"

The Cullens laughed again, and even Dumbledore chuckled. We all watched Emmett pick up a crumb as though it were dirt, before grimacing and popping it into his mouth.

"Ugh! Gross! Seriously, Nessie, how did someone as little as you get so evil?"

"She gets it from her father," laughed Bella.

"And I'm not that little!" said Renesmee indignantly, "I'm taller than Auntie Alice!"

Emmett rolled his eyes. "What an accomplishment!"

Renesmee made him eat the whole piece of cake, much to everyone's amusement. He finished the final mouthful, jumped up, and announced, "I'm out of here!"

"Where do you think you're going?" asked Rosalie.

"I'm going to choke up this dirt, and then I'm going hunting! You want to join me, babe?"

Rosalie hesitated.

"Go ahead, Auntie Rose," said Nessie, "I don't mind. I can tell you're thirsty."

"Thanks sweetheart."

She kissed Renesmee's forehead and followed Emmett out of the hall.

After everyone who could eat had finished their cake (Jacob had several pieces), Alice produced a radio out of nowhere, turned it on, and jumped up, pulling Jasper with her, to dance. Doctor and Professor Cullen joined them after a moment, twirling gracefully in a circle.

Edward turned to Renesmee. "Would you like to dance, my darling?"

"Sure, Daddy!"

He led her onto the floor and spun her as she giggled.

Bella glanced at Jacob, who shook his head quickly. "Don't even think about it, Bells!"

She laughed. "You have two left feet anyway, silly mutt," she said fondly.

Jacob rolled his eyes. "Stop it with the dog jokes!"

Bella grinned and turned to Professor Dumbledore. "Would you like to dance, Albus?"

"I would love to, Bella."

It was funny watching Bella and Dumbledore dance together, her small, graceful form spinning with his tall, thin one.

"Whatever happened to the clumsy little human I used to know?" asked Jacob, watching them.

"I'm surprised, too," said Bella as she twirled past us, "I had begun to think that not even immortality would cure my klutziness."

They danced for a few songs, Harry, Ron, and I watching them in amusement, before Dumbledore excused himself.

"Thankyou very much for the dance, Mrs Masen-Cullen, but I am afraid I have some business that needs to be overseen." He kissed her hand politely and turned to Renesmee. "And thankyou very much for the invitation, Miss Cullen. A very happy birthday to the both of you."

He turned and swept out of the hall, just as a new song began.

Edward released Renesmee with a kiss on the forehead, and took Bella's hand. "May I have this dance, Mrs Cullen?"

Bella grinned. "You may, Mr Cullen."

Alice and Jasper finished dancing and sat back down with us. Renesmee, on the other hand, was pulling Jacob to his feet, laughing. We watched the three couples dancing for another minute before Alice spoke.

"Hermione, that was a great idea you had last night!"

"What?" I asked, distracted.

"The idea you had about Harry teaching you all defence," she said impatiently.

Harry and Ron looked up, their attention caught.

"Oh," I said, turning red, "well, I thought it might be a good idea, but Harry doesn't agree with me."

"It'll be a waste of time!" Harry insisted, "No one will turn up; who would want to?"

"Quite a few people, actually," replied Alice, "You'll be surprised."

"Have you had a vision?" I asked eagerly.

"Not exactly, because Harry keeps changing his mind, but I'm getting flickers."

"I don't understand," I told her.

"Well, you see, the future changes until a firm decision is made. Nothing's set in stone. But from the little I've seen, your idea should be a success, if Harry goes along with it."

"Yeah," said Harry, "but I'm still not sure…"

He broke of with a gasp of pain, and clapped his hand to his scar. He closed his eyes and yelled out.

The Cullens stopped dancing abruptly and looked at him in concern. Edward was frowning, obviously reading Harry's mind.

"Bella!" he said urgently, "His mind…"

Bella seemed to concentrate for a moment, and Harry stopped yelling.

"Harry!" I exclaimed, "Are you okay?"

He was shaking, and had gone very pale. "I'm fine."

"What just happened?" asked Ron.

"I dunno. I think…" he hesitated, "I think I just saw into Voldemort's mind."

I gasped, and the Cullens went silent.

"Edward?" asked Doctor Cullen eventually.

"I think Harry may be right," he replied, "It definitely wasn't his thoughts I was hearing. It was like his mind was taken over by another."

"What did you see, Harry?" I asked.

"Voldemort was talking to one of his Death Eaters. He said, 'Are you sure?' and the Death Eater replied, 'Yes, if we can get them on our side…' and then the vision cut off."

"That was Bella," Edward told him, "I asked her to shield you as soon as I realised what was happening."

Doctor Cullen turned his attention back to Harry. "You should come with me to the hospital wing. You look really unwell."

"Carlisle, wait!" cried Edward anxiously. There was a glazed look in his eyes, and he was staring at Alice.

Alice's face was blank, her wide eyes staring straight ahead in horror. Jasper was holding her by the shoulders.

"What do you see, Alice?"

Alice blinked slowly and the blank look vanished. She and Edward exchanged a worried look. What they said next, in unison, confused Harry, Ron, and I, but the Cullens' reactions chilled me to the bone.

"It's Voldemort!" they gasped, "He's going to Italy!"

BPOV

I panicked.

Surely it was just a coincidence!

I could tell the humans didn't understand, but that was the least of our worries.

"Alice, when you say Italy…" I began desperately.

"Volterra, Italy," she said, and the little hope I had vanished.

"Why?" asked Jasper.

"He's learned of the Volturi, he's going to ask them to join him."

"Maybe we'll get lucky and they'll have him for dinner," suggested Jacob weakly.

"Aro would never join the Death Eaters," protested Carlisle.

"But what if they find out about us?" I asked, "Even Aro would do anything to wipe out your coven, Carlisle!"

"If the Volturi and Death Eaters are allied we wouldn't stand a chance!" added Jasper, "Not even if we had help like last time!"

"Wait a minute!" interrupted Harry loudly, "What's going on?"

We all looked at each other.

"Jasper, Alice," said Carlisle, "go find Emmett and Rose. Tell them what's happened. Bella and Edward, please escort Harry, Ron and Hermione back to the common room. You can explain then. I will go speak to Albus."

We nodded and did as we were told at once.

"Come on, you three."

They were definitely frightened by the time we reached Gryffindor tower. Harry headed straight for his usual armchair and rubbed his scar absently. Ron and Hermione sank into the two chairs opposite him, and the three of them looked at us expectantly.

"Okay," said Harry loudly, "you two have to tell us what's happening! What's a Volturi?"

"Keep your voice down!" hissed Edward, looking around at the humans crowded in the room pointedly.

"Sorry," muttered Harry, "So, what's a Volturi?"

"The Volturi," corrected Edward, "is a very old and extremely powerful family of our kind. They are, I guess, royalty among vampires, and enforce our rules."

"Vampires have rules?" asked Harry.

"We must keep our existence hidden from humans," I told him.

"Sort of like how we have to hide from Muggles?" wondered Ron.

If only it were that simple. I sighed. "Not quite. Hermione, your parents are Muggles, right? Yet they know you're a witch and it's fine cos they're family. The Volturi wouldn't be so flexible. If you perform magic in front of a Muggle, what happens to you? You might get a slap on the wrist or possibly expelled. If we do anything to expose ourselves to the humans – and that could be anything from lifting a car over our head to stepping into the sunlight – and the Volturi finds out, we'd be lucky to escape with our lives."

"You've got to be exaggerating!" said Hermione, making Edward and I chuckle.

"Edward went to them to commit suicide," I winced at the memory, "and it would've worked if Alice and I hadn't got there in time. About a year later they tried to kill Renesmee, who was just a baby at the time. Luckily, it didn't come to a fight and they left in peace. We haven't had any trouble from them since."

Harry, Ron and Hermione were looking horrified.

"But now..?" said Harry.

"Now it looks like Voldemort's going to try and get them to join him," finished Edward grimly.

"But why are you all so worried?" asked Hermione, "I mean, we've obviously got vampires on our side too."

"It's not as easy as that," sighed Edward, "Aro, Marcus and Caius – the leaders of the Volturi – build their coven on vampires with talents suck as Bella's, Alice's, and mine. They are deadly opponents."

"Can they read minds and see the future too?"

"Not exactly," I replied, "although they would love to have us in their coven." I shuddered at the thought. "Aro's power is, I guess, similar to Edward's, except he needs physical contact to hear every thought the mind's ever had. And you know of the Cruciatus curse, I believe it's called? A member named Jane can do that with just her mind. Her twin, Alec, may be even more dangerous."

Edward and I fell silent, allowing them to think.

"You're right Hermione," said Edward suddenly, making her jump and turn pink. He looked at Harry. "Listen to me, Harry. It was important for you all to learn to defend yourselves against the Death Eaters. If the Volturi join them, it's a thousand times as important! Consider Hermione's idea."

We all stared at Harry intently, conveying silently just how important it was.

"Okay, okay!" he said finally, "I'll think about it, okay?"

We grinned in approval. "Good."

"You won't be alone, either," I told him, "We'll help you."

Edward kissed my cheek, before looking up and sighing.

"Alice, Jasper, Emmett and Rose are outside."

"They want to speak to us?"

He nodded.

"Okay," I sighed, "You three humans should get to bed. Vampire drama isn't healthy for you."

They laughed weakly and Edward rolled his eyes. "Very funny, Bella."

I grinned and wished Harry, Ron and Hermione goodnight.

"Goodnight," they echoed.

"And happy birthday, Bella," added Hermione.

I frowned. Somehow, Alice was going to pay.

We met our siblings outside the common room, Emmett and Rosalie disgruntled at being interrupted in the middle of their hunt, and explained to them what we had just discussed.

"I'm glad you spoke to Harry about the defence idea, Edward," said Alice, "Look how much clearer my visions are getting!"

"I still don't believe Aro would ever join Voldemort," muttered Jasper, "Powerful or not, he's still just a human!"

"I suppose it just depends on what he offers them," said Edward.

"And he might not need Aro to join him," added Rosalie, "If he just got Jane or Caius on his side, that would be enough."

We all looked at each other silently.

"I'm going to talk to Carlisle," said Alice after a moment, "C'mon Jazz."

"Yeah,' mumbled Emmett, "we should go too. I'm still thirsty."

Very soon, Edward and I were alone again.

"What an unfortunate turn of events," I muttered.

Edward sighed. "A real shame," he agreed, "Although, I can think of something that might make you feel better… I haven't given you your birthday present yet, and you look dazzling in that dress."

I grinned. "I guess I can ignore my rule about presents just this once…"

He swept me up in a kiss and we went to find somewhere more private.