Chapter 11: A Voice Crying in the Wilderness

The family was ecstatic at the news that North America would not follow England. Their family and friends were not in danger. And from what the paper said things would be better for everyone here. There was even discussion that they could move to a magical community and put down roots. They wouldn't have to move every few years to keep humans from suspecting. There were so many possibilities opening up.

Carlisle had agreed to meet with Secretary Davis. Esme and the children were encouraging him to take the seat on the Court. Billy finally said he had to go; mumbling about mates that thought they were good enough for his daughters.

That evening the house was filled with music as Harry and Edward played. Everyone danced even Jacob and Ron, who were getting pretty good. All the couples danced and had a wonderful time. Soon partners were traded as the night fell. Everyone was surprised when Rosalie asked Jacob to dance, and while he said that he wasn't that good they did take their turn around the room. This gave Emmett the change to take the little ones in his arms and twirl them around the room to the music. If the giggles and clapping was anything to judge by they had a great time.

Everyone headed to their rooms before it got too late. As Cedric closed their door he had a smile that light up his whole face. He took off his shoes and socks as Ron sat on the lounge. Cedric walked over and knelt down taking Ron's shoes and socks off. They had listened to Edward's advice about shoes and found that it was a good idea. Ron was a little surprised about taking off their socks but just shrugged it off as Cedric straddled his lap.

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The couple had been passionately kissing for half an hour when Cedric ran his hands under Ron's t-shirt. When Cedric started to raise his shirt Ron pulled back with a big grin on his face and asked, "What are you doing? Not that is doesn't feel good to have you touch me."

Looking up through his lashes Cedric answered, "Well I've been thinking."

"Yeah." Ron nodded in agreement.

Cedric still looking very shy continued, "Your mine…right?

Ron grinned "You know it baby."

Taking the plunge Cedric finally said, "Well I want to see the whole package."

Ron had a grin on his face like a kid in Honeydukes, "Only if I get to do the same."

Cedric nodded his head; he had no problem with that. As they kissed, their tongues exploring each other's mouth, their hands explored each other's body. Soon shirts were off and Cedric leaned back running his hands over Ron's massive chest. "So big and strong…do you have any idea what you do to me."

"I am guessing the same things that you do to me…you are so beautiful." Ron said as he ran his hand over Cedric's face before his finger reached into his hair and pulled him down into another kiss. When they finally broke the kiss it was to finish taking off their pants and underwear, which were already nearly half off.

Cedric couldn't help but admire Ron's erection it was a least an inch longer than his own 8½ inches and thicker. He lay back down on Ron taking both of their erections into his hand, which barely went around them and stroking them as he leaned down and kissed Ron.

A short while later Cedric smiled against Ron's chest as is vibrated from the moan he let out when Cedric's tongue had grazed his nipple. This of course only spurred Cedric's exploration. When his tongue finally reached and slide into Ron's navel he toes were already curled. Ron gasped as if he needed air when Cedric slid his leaking erection into his mouth. His hand griped Cedric's hair as he drove him over the edge till he exploded into Cedric's mouth.

When conscious thought returned to Ron he reached down and lifted Cedric up till he was straddling his chest. Now was his turn he thought as he slide Cedric's erection into his mouth. Soon Ron's strong hands running over his butt and thighs were the only thing holding Cedric upright. His toes had curled and he had lost all control of his body arching back and crying out as he exploded into Ron's mouth.

When Ron finally released him he slid down Ron's body as if his entire body he been hit with a jelly-leg jinx. Ron kissed him and held him tightly. Soon Cedric had been spun into a sixty-nine position and Ron with his hands on Cedric's hips was bench pressing him. Cedric's only coherent thought was 'Merlin, I love vampire strength'.

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The following Saturday morning Cedric brought an old looking radio into the dining room. He had been working on it all week, along with his research on resizing the necklaces.

Carlisle put down his copy of the Wizarding Post and asked "Son what do you have there?"

"It's the wizard version of a radio." Cedric answered as he set it up. He went on to explain that the wizarding wireless was the equivalent to muggle radio and that they did not have an equivalent to television. That he had found it in the stuff moved from the Evans' house and had been working on it all week. That magic gave of the equivalent of an EMT and could damage muggle electronics, but that he had gotten a shielding charm to work so Emmett's flat screen was safe. To which he got a huge pat on the back and thank you from Emmett, he really did love his TV. "I thought we would listen to Harry's interview."

Harry had gotten an owl from WWN the British Wizarding Wireless Network asking for an interview. After much persuasion from the family he had reluctantly agreed to be interviewed and MNN America's Magical New Network would be broadcasting the interview simultaneously.

Ron, Draco and Jacob had gone to the old Evans house with him and Harry had reconnected the Floo Network.

The boys were put in a playpen where they began playing with their plush blocks as everyone settled around the table to listen. "This is Anderson Cronkite for MNN we will be working with WWN our British counterpart for a simulcast of an interview with the Hero of wizarding Britain Mr. Harry Potter. We are now connecting to the broadcast."

There was a slight pause and the broadcast continued. "This is Lee Jordan from WWN headquarters in London where I am being joined via Floo from a secure location by The Harry Potter. Yes, that is right this will be the first post-war interview of the Boy-Who-Lived-to-be-the Victor. Sorry Harry I know you don't like titles…May I call you Harry?"

With a laugh Harry answered "If I can call you Lee. I mean we went to school together it would just be strange to call you anything else."

Lee Jordan also laughed as he continued, "Harry you are joining us from a secure location, can you tell us is there any truth to the rumor that you have left the country?"

Nodding although only Lee could see Harry said, "Yes I have. Originally I moved looking for a quite life outside the public spotlight. But since the move I have found so much more…And with the recent events in Britain it is probably better that I have."

"May I ask what you have found?" Lee questioned.

With the grin that had graced so many Witch Weekly covers Harry answered "I have found my soul mate and a family."

Lee, who had been so happy to hear about this announced, "Harry I am so happy for you. And may I be the first to extend the congratulations of the British people. We wish you all the happiness that you deserve."

Harry: "Thank you Lee."

Lee decided to move on so as not to embarrass Harry. "Harry, you mentioned it being better that you not be here with recent events. I would think that you would be pleased to see steps taken to prevent the rise of another Dark Lord."

Luckily on the wireless no one could see the look shared between Harry and Lee. Lee Jordan didn't for one moment think Harry approved and was hoping for the opportunity to get that message out.

Taking a deep breath Harry started "I certainly don't want to see another Voldermont rise. But I am not sure that promoting prejudice with the same enthusiasm that Voldermont promoted blood purity is the answer."

Acting as if he was shocked Lee asked, "Are you saying that you don't approve of the steps the Minister is taking?"

Harry responded with, "I cannot approve taking the rights and citizenship from people based on their race."

It was all Lee could do to keep a straight face as he said, "Now Harry Vampires and Werewolves are dark creatures and fought with You-Know-Who during the war."

Shaking his head Harry trudged on, "They are labeled dark by the ministry because of their race not because of their actions. This is no different than discriminating based on blood purity, skin color or gender. And as far as fighting for Voldermont, I can assure you that there were Werewolves that fought on the supposed side of the light, although at the moment that side doesn't seem so light."

"But the Minister says they are dangerous!" Lee interrupted, while holding back his laugh at the things the Minister says.

Rolling his eyes Harry kept on, "But they don't have to be Professor Snape had discovered a way to modify the Wolfsbane potion so that it not only allowed them to retain their mind and remove the pain of the transformation. This potion, which has been tested, would make it so that it would be the equivalent of a transformation into an Animagus on the night of a full moon. No prior effects and no after affects."

"But what about vampires? Surely you don't expect us to believe that they are not dangerous?" Lee questioned.

With a deep sigh Harry said, "I would like to remind people that there were vampires that fought against Voldermont. You cannot hold an entire race responsible for the actions of a few. If that were true the entire wizarding populous would be responsible for the actions of the Deatheaters in the war."

Interrupting again Lee shouted, "But you have to admit they are dangerous! They drink human blood!"

With a glare at Lee Harry replied, "Not all and they don't have to. Again Professor Snape had created a bloodlust potion. This potion not only stops the bloodlust but makes human blood not appetizing to them. While it is not an offensive smell it is not desirable. The magical governments of North America have begun distributing these potions to Vampires and Werewolves as well as having arranged for blood to be collected at muggle slaughter houses. So that the blood normally disposed of when processing meat can then be used by the vampires."

Truly curious Lee asked, "Why have we not heard of these potions?"

Lee felt bad for asking with the sad look that spread over Harry's face as he answered. "Before he could begin distributing the potions Professor Snape was sentenced to The Kiss by the Minister, for harboring dark creatures. Of course they said nothing about this family being turned into vampires in retaliation for the Ministry round ups. Nor did they say that this family had been students of Professor Snape's."

In a shocked and quiet voice Lee asked, "Do you know who they were?"

"Marcus Flint and Oliver Wood-Flint." Harry answered clearly.

Lee looked at him with sympathy; he knew this would be hard for Harry to tell. "Harry you seem to be very familiar with this entire situation can you tell us why?"

But, Harry had discussed this with his family and they had agreed to come clean. "After the final battle I was suffering from magical drain along with my friends Luna Lovegood, Ronald Weasley and Draco Malfoy we were bit by the surviving vampires that fought for Voldermont. Professor Snape apperated us each to a secure location and administered the prototype of the bloodlust potion. He and Professor Lupin got us out of Britain after we had been changed. There we met a group of vampires who by the strength of their will alone did not feed on humans. With them we have found our soul mates and a family. The Flint family joined us later. Neither I nor my family drinks human blood, and many of us have never even tasted it. Yet the Ministry has ordered our detainment. I am to be arrested on sight and have never lifted my hand against anyone that was not in the defense of innocents."

There was a loud crash as Lee shouted, "What the…" Then the broadcast went dead before an unknown voice said, "We are experiencing technical difficulties and now return to your regular programming."

As a song began to play the connection faded. "This is Anderson Cronkite we seem to have lost the broadcast. I am not sure exactly what happened. But WOW that was enlightening. We will try to find out what is…Just a moment. I have just been handed a note from Mr. Potter that he sent by house elf. He apparently is located somewhere here in the States and according to this was able to see what happened through the Floo connection. He says that British Aurors stormed the studio in London and cut the broadcast off. I am not really sure what to say."

Carlisle stood turning the wireless off. "Well at least he got the message out."

It was a shaken Harry that arrived later with the others. The minute he was in the house he was in Edward's arms. Clutching Teddy from his place of safety in Edward's lap, Harry told what he had seen. How the Aurors had blown the door to the studio up and bound Lee. That he barely got out of the Floo and closed the connection in time.

Luna and Alice's eye glazed over and they sat up straight. When their vision cleared Luna looked to Cedric saying, "Turn the wireless on we should hear this."

Cedric reached over and flipped the wireless on and the voice of Mr. Cronkite came out of the radio, "For those of you who are just joining us there have been new developments as a result of the interview broadcast earlier today. We are now taking you to London where the British Ministry is about to make a statement.

They all recognized the pompous voice of Minster Fudge as he made his statement, "This afternoon's broadcast of malicious propaganda obviously must be address. The wizarding population can have faith that its government is taking action for its protection. Mr. Potter's statements clearly show his support of the dark! His defense of dangerous and dark creatures as well as him admitting that he himself is one only solidifies my previous fear. Mr. Potter has obviously gone dark and is trying to ally himself with other dark creatures as he sets himself up to be the next Dark Lord. I am therefore ordering the Mr. Potter must be apprehended on sight, and the Aurors and Unspeakables have the authority to use any force necessary. He must be brought in dead or alive."

Mr. Cronkite's voice then came out next, "I am stunned…Completely stunned. The British Ministry has ordered their hero to be taken dead or alive. Please stand by for a reaction for Washington, DC.

Soon they heard Secretary Davis, "I am shocked and saddened at this turn of events. Mr. Potter is in fact residing here within the United States with his mate and family, who are citizens of this nation. I hereby make Mr. Potter and the eight others with him that were forced to leave England, citizens of the United States by executive order. I have been in conference with Minister Daniels and Secretary General C de Baca and we have a message for Minster Fudge. Any attempt to violate the sovereignty of any NAMTA nation will be viewed as an act of war."

Esme got up and took Teddy as Carlisle turned the wireless off. Edward stood with Harry in his arms and carried him bridal style to their room, kicking the door shut behind them. He laid Harry on the lounge and sat next to him.

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Harry looked up at him running his hand over the side of Edward's face and said, "Make love to me. Show me that everything that matter is here in this house at this moment. That what they say doesn't matter, that you still feel the same for me."

Edward lean down and kissed him. He showered his with kissed and love as he slowly undressed Harry. When Harry was naked Edwards stood up, slowly and seductively removing his own clothes. He found it oddly erotic to strip for Harry like this. This may be something they have to try again. Finally naked Edward lay on top of Harry, positioning himself between Harry's legs and kissing him. "Are you sure baby? We don't have to rush."

Nodding Harry whispered, "I need you Edward. I need to feel you inside me. I need you to make me complete."

Edward kissed him again and moved forward slowly entering Harry. When he breached Harry it was earth moving, like he had finally found where he belonged. After he was completely inside his mate he looked down at him. "You are the center of my universe and I love you."

"I love you too." Harry said.

They kissed as Edward began moving becoming more passionate and thrusting harder and deeper for the next half hour they continued this way with moan words between kisses.

Harry moaned out, "Merlin yes…so good…so big…more…harder."

While Edward growled, "So tight…so beautiful…God yes…so good."

Working themselves to the point of losing all other thought, with one final thrust Edward exploded inside him, pushing Harry over the brink who exploded hitting both of their chests and abs. Edward collapsed on top of Harry with a growl of "Mine". Harry just smiled and ran his hand through Edward's hair.

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Once conscious thought had returned and muscles were able to work Edward moved down and kissed Harry's abs just above his navel.

Harry leaned up and asked, "What are you doing? Not that I am complaining."

With his crooked smile Edward replied "Emmett said that it was part of the bond that my seed would stay inside you. That it would be absorbed by your body and I would be a part of you forever."

Chuckling Harry told him, "You already are".

Moving up so that he was eye level with Harry he asked, "I am what?"

Leaning in Harry said "A part of me forever…I love you." And then he kissed him.

And when the kiss ended Edward whispered, "I love you too."

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