Chapter 12 at last….

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Bella Pov

Charlie had been called back to Romania, so it was just me and Jasper as we walked round the Hogwarts grounds, Winter flying above us. Jasper wandered along his backpack on and I walked beside him allowing myself to think about today and the recent revelation on Jasper's hair colour.

"So you really have dark hair?" I asked.

"Yes Bella." Jasper laughed, I had never seen him look so happy and carefree.

"What you going to do now? I mean you have some money in your Vault, a bag on your back, you are able to make Potions." I said.

"I thought only people with magical blood can make Potions and perform magic?" he raised a confused eyebrow.

"Ah. See while you were never a Wizard and so cannot have a wand to perform magic; you are able to make Potions. Your family was made up of Witches and Wizards, you were born a Squib. Someone who has magic blood just cannot perform spells." I replied.

"So I am the last Whitlock and I'm able to make Potions?"

"You're not the last Whitlock no. Remember I said about my friends Thomas and James, they are your great-something Nephews. Thomas is getting married next winter and James married Lynette last summer; they have a son, William, his birthday just went; he's a year old now."

Jasper gaped at me in surprise, how on earth had he forgotten? He had super memory.

"Yes. Thomas is desperate for a child as well. Their parents died during winter. Deatheaters." I answered his unspoken question. Jasper dropped his head and we walked in silence for a while longer until we got to the small wooden pier on the Black Lake. I smiled when I saw the Giant Squid wave and raised my arm and waved back at him, he splashed about before ducking back into the water.

I watched from peripheral vision as Jasper raised his head and allowed his gold eyes to grace over the glittering Lake; he exhaled and turned to face me. "Thanks Bella."

"For what?"

"For telling me about family I didn't know existed. For buying me all this stuff today. For making me see sense and leave Alice. Thanks for introducing me to this entirely new world. Thanks for being there for Me." he answered.

"You're welcome Jazz." I smiled. The Vampire's face relaxed and I reached forward and wrapped my arms around his back; he tensed before wrapping his around me in return. He sighed and let his chin rest on my shoulder. I rubbed his back and we stayed that way for a while before pulling away and smiled at each other.

There were 2 hoots and me and Jasper both held out our arms, Winter landed on Jasper and my owl, Sphinx, landed on my arm. I stroked his chest feathers before letting him fly off and watched as Winter flew off after him. Me and Jasper turned back to the Castle and walked toward the large double oak doors, Minerva's figure could be seen striding past the doors, no doubt toward the Headmaster's office. I smirked and shook my head slightly.

"Do you reckon you could talk Snape into teaching me about Potions?" Inwardly I was startled at Jasper's question on the outside I gave nothing away, there was no point Jasper felt my surprise.

"I could try and talk to him I suppose. He isn't always the nicest bloke to be around and for his and your own sake if he accepts; don't talk to him unless it is important. Don't ask questions about his life or anything like that and when you feel his emotions try not to let them effect you and don't say anything 'bout them." I warned him fervently.

"Why?"

"Just don't Jasper. He is an extremely bitter man who means well beneath the stone mask, his actions are strong and sure, his emotions even more; but he is not one to just go gallivanting around doing something for himself, because he wants to. He only ever does what people ask of him to the best of his ability but that's it; no more no less." I said sharply, he was obviously confused but didn't say anything.

I sighed and turned to head back towards the Castle and talk to Severus about Jasper's request. "Feel free to follow me or explore the grounds some more." I said softly knowing he would hear me. Without looking back at the Vampire behind me I all but skipped down to the Dungeons where I knew the Potions Master was hiding.

"Severus?" I called once I had arrived at the dark wood door to his office.

"Enter." He looked up from his cauldron and rolled his eyes. "Can I help you Misfit?"

I shook my head in exasperation and answered back, "Why yes you can dear Dungeon Bat." The man in question snorted.

"And?"

"Is it possible for you to give Jasper Potions lessons?" That made him pause and he peered at me with confusion.

"The Vampire?" I nodded, "Unless he has magical heritage no I can't." He answered me.

"Jasper is a Whitlock. Born a squib he ran away to the army in 1861 when he was 16." I returned with a smirk. Snape huffed, "I'll even pay you Severus but he wants to learn and-"

"Well there are plenty of others who could teach him." Severus snapped.

"He asked if I could talk to you. If he is going to learn why not learn from the best?"

"Flattery will get you nowhere." He muttered.

"You sure 'bout that?" I laughed. "C'mon Severus, tell you what I'll pay you 20 Galleons a lesson, as well as buy you a new book and a bottle of the most expensive wine I can find. Deal?"

"Throw in a bottle Fire Whiskey and then it's a deal?" he replied.

"Ooh, that's getting expensive." I pretended to ponder that for a moment but he knew I would agree.

"Fine I'm in. When do you want to schedule his first lesson?"

"Whenever you are free." I replied blowing a piece of black hair away from my face. I sat on a desk facing the bench at which Severus was working; we sat in companionable silence until he answered.

"Tomorrow at 8."

"Morning or night?" I laughed at his irritated expression.

"Morning." I nodded and then thought about the Dark Lord's return, what was going to happen now. We all knew a war was coming; it was just a case of when.

"Dumbledore is reforming the Order of the Phoenix. You and Charlie should attend the meeting. Maybe bring that Vampire along as well."

"Actually I was thinking of travelling." I whirled round to find Jasper standing sheepishly in the doorway. Snape raised an eyebrow at Jasper's claim but said nothing simply turned back to his work.

"You were thinking of travelling?" I asked.

"Yeah. If it is possible I was hoping you could take me to America so I can get some of my things from Forks and then bring me back to England."

"Of course. Where are you planning on going then?"

"I'm going to start with Ireland. Then head to Spain. Spain to France. France to Belgium. Belgium to Germany. Germany to Denmark. Then head to Norway, Finland, go to Poland, Poland to Switzerland. Travel down to Italy; I always wanted to go to Venice. Go to Greece; go from there to Morocco, Egypt and the rest of Africa. Go from there maybe visit Romania. Go to Turkey then India. Up through China to Mongolia and then go to Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Then travel through South America to Mexico before going back and spending sometime in the Amazon."

I stared at him mouth agape and even Severus looked up with wide eyes. "What?" he shrugged.

"That is the most I have ever heard you say in one go." I gaped. "He isn't usually like this Severus don't worry." I prodded Snape in the shoulder regaining his attention.

"Stir this." Snape muttered. Handing me the spoon and instructed me to keep going clockwise. He disappeared for a moment before coming back with a small crate. "You're going to need plenty of this." He said turning the Jasper.

"What is it?"

"A Potion specifically designed to enable Vampires out in sunlight. From what you have just said, I will need to teach you how to brew it so you do not have to keep buying it from an apothecary or the black market."

"How long does it last and what does it do." Jasper raised a sceptic eyebrow.

"It lasts 2 days. It removes your sparkles." Snape sneered. He raised a smallish sized vial and said, "This little thing lasts 2 days. In one box there are 40 vials which means 80 days of freedom."

"So if I remember to drink on of them every 2 days I can go out in the sunlight for as long as I like."

Snape nodded; "However," Snape took over from me now, "Should you travel with a partner who is also a Vampire you will need to brew more."

Jasper just picked a small vial up and looked at the emerald liquid. His nose wrinkled slightly at the smell but otherwise wasn't affected. "You can keep them." Severus said.

"Oh thank you. I will see you tomorrow Professor Snape." Me and Jasper were nearly at the door before I spun round.

"Where is that meeting tomorrow and what time?"

"Dumbledore's office, 6 in the evening. Goodbye Isabelle." He murmured. I rolled my eyes and followed Jasper out of the door.

"I'm going to get some food. Do you want anything?" I asked him, walking towards the Kitchens.

"Vampire Bella." He answered.

"The House Elves can get you any blood of your choice." I heard him mutter an 'oh' as he followed behind me. Once we were sat, me munching happily on a sausage and Jasper looking slightly uncomfortable as he sucked blood through a cup.

"So aside from having dark hair what other revelations have you got for me?" I questioned.

"I can play guitar, the drums and piano." He answered softly. "I can also cook and write in calligraphy."

"So in reality you are a; dark haired, guitar playing, drum playing, piano playing Vampire calligrapher who can cook?"

"That would be correct. I can also speak fluent Spanish and Latin." I just stared open mouthed at the Blonde Vampire in front of me who was now fiddling with his dog tags. "Jasper Whitlock. Welcome to a new world xx." Jasper cocked his head to the side and looked at me.

"Oh. Hand me them and your Vault key Jasper." He held them out and watched as I pulled out my manor key and the manor gates and copied both of them. Jasper's Vault key was plain silver and I slipped that on next to his dog tags. My house key I coloured red and the gate key I left silver and decorated with slightly protruding vines, I attached both of them to his chain and pointed at the first key, "Your Vault Key, My house Key, the House Gate Key."

"Thanks Bella, but I don't know where you live." I furrowed my brow before casting a charm on the chain.

"If you are ever in serious trouble, say clearly Fenwick Manor. It will take you there." I told him.

Jasper smiled and lightly fingered his dog tags before placing them back around his neck. His robes really suited him.

"Okay well when we're finished, I am going to bed. In the morning you have a lesson with Severus. I might go and do some work back in Romania whilst you're with him. Then me and you can go and get your stuff from Forks. I am sure if you ask, Severus would not mind if you spend some time in the lab to practice brewing if you like."

Jasper nodded.

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