Sorry, no smut this time! But I really did think Harry would want to tell his mates! Please review. You've been kind so far!!

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Harry made his way back to his hotel through the now crowded streets and smiled at the sun on his face, the busy passers passersby, the cars honking and grumbling along the narrow cobbled streets, the world. Everyone could see the boy was in love. Old ladies remembering their youth nodded their heads knowingly at him and young mothers smiled and hoped their sons would someday smile like that.

He had left Edward, promising to be back as soon as he had cleaned and fed himself. He body ached and his mind buzzed from the stimulation he had felt, physically and mentally. And the lack of sleep. He'd decided to magic it his fatigue away. He couldn't bear the thought that he would waste whole hours he could be spending with Edward. The vampire had told him he could not sleep and so Harry decided he wouldn't either. And thinking of magic had given Harry his great idea. He'd need to plan some things but it should be easier than some of the things he'd had to do in his life. And it would give Edward so much pleasure. That felt like Harry's reason to live right now.

Back in the hotel room he booted up his laptop and went for a shower. He was reluctant to clean away the evidence of the hours he had spent with Edward, frightened that Edward too might be gone when he returned to the house. This was trust, Harry reminded himself, wincing slightly as he bent to wash. Trust would be easy if there was no fear that the other person might leave you.

He emerged from the shower towelling his hair to hear the familiar popping beep of the instant messaging service he used. Wrapping a towel around his midriff he sat on the vanity stool and saw the worried faces of Ron and Hermione crowding the small rectangle of the screen. He pressed a button and watched as both expressions blossomed into relief.

'Harry!' Hermione shrieked, nearly perforating Harry's eardrum.' Merlin's beard! We were so worried about you! What have you been doing?' beside her Ron gave her a sideways glance.

'Yeah Harry,' he grumbled.' We've been worried sick mate.'

'Sorry,' Harry really was, he'd forgotten all about checking in with his closest friends. He'd been...occupied.

'Are you ok? You look strange, are you ill?' quizzed Hermione, her eyebrows knitting together in concern. Harry smiled broadly.

'You've not been on the Mirthful Mushrooms have you?' Ron blurted out quickly, 'because they take ages for the effect to wear off. Fred and George had some in the house last week and mum accidentally put them in the bolognaise and we couldn't stop giggling for days.' He looked genuinely concerned.

'No, No,' Harry assured him. 'I'm fine,' he answered. 'Actually, better than fine. Great. I...'

'You look bloody smug anyway,' laughed Ron. 'What's going on Harry? Come on, the suspense is killing us.' Harry laughed and tried to think of how to explain. Before he could speak Hermione butted in.

'Have you met someone?' Then, as Harry began to smile again, honestly his face was beginning to ache from all the smiling he'd done in the last twelve hours, she shrieked. 'Ooh good grief you HAVE! Haven't you?' she added warily.

'Yes.' Harry grinned so hard he though his head might split open but he couldn't help it.

'Merlin's balls Potter! Yyou don't hang about do you?' boomed Ron laughing. 'Go on, who is she? Is she a muggle? Italian?' He laughed heartily; glad his friend's disappearance was something good for a change.

'Ah,' Harry paused, uncertain of what to say next. 'HE's called Edward.' He watched Ron's mouth drop open, Hermione glancing towards him twisted her mouth into a proud little smile.

'Go on,' she encouraged

'And he's a vampire.' Harry rushed out in relief.

'Wow,' breathed Hermione. Ron was still sitting there, mouth open. 'What's that like? What's he like Harry?'

'He's beautiful Hermione.' Harry looked into Hermione's eyes trying to convey all he felt for Edward. 'Beautiful and kind and powerful and bloody gorgeous.' Hermione laughed, throwing her head back, clearly genuinely happy for her friend. Ron still had his mouth open. 'Ron?' whispered Harry, 'are we ok?'

Ron shook himself. 'Yeah, er course, course. A bloke? Crikey.' Ron looked nervous.' Erm Harry?'

'Yes Ron.' Harry knew what was coming.

'Have you... I mean did you always... look, blokes, right, did you...' he trailed off frustrated. He sent a panicked look to Hermione who, as usual, was about to help Ron out when Harry interrupted.

'No Ron, we're just mates. It's fine.' He smiled. Ron sighed and then realised his relief might offend Harry.

'Er, no offence,' he rushed, 'I mean you're a handsome chap and all that Harry and I won't say that I've not...' he trailed off eyes wide now like a panicked deer, 'what I'm saying is...right. Good then.'

They all laughed together. It felt good to be there with them, if only through cyberspace. Harry was glad he'd shared this with them. It made it more real somehow.

'Harry it looks like you'd better go and sleep,' asserted Hermione, back in her mother role. 'You look tired out. Harry could have sworn she winked when she said this. He nodded dumbly.

'Tired? But it's only eight in the morning there isn't it? What have you been doing? Up all night...' Ron's eyes widened as he realised what Harry probably HAD been up all night doing. 'Oh. Yeah. Right. Sleep. Bloody hell Potter.' He shook his head and smiled. Harry thought that if Ron had been in the room he would have given him a friendly punch on the arm.

'I'm thinking of just using magic to stay awake a bit longer,' Harry explained shaking his head. 'There's something I want to do and it has to be done this morning.' Ron began to splutter. 'Not THAT Ron.' Harry laughed, 'although...'

'Stop it!' laughed Hermione, hitting Ron on the back to stop his choking. 'That's just mean Harry.'

'Yeah, sorry I know.' Harry smiled. 'Just too tempting. But, seriously now, tell me something. Can I keep two powerful magics running at once do you think? Even without the sleep?'

Hermione was in her element. 'Well, I suppose it's possible,' she mused. 'Maybe you could use something to power one of the spells?' Harry didn't interrupt, he knew she was thinking. 'Harry? Is it very sunny there?' she asked suddenly.

'Yes, glorious,' answered Harry thinking of the sunlight playing over Edward's glistening body. He shifted in his seat. 'Why?' he prompted.

'Because you could use the sun energy to power along one spell while you kept the other going.' She answered clearly pleased with her plan. Harry kissed the laptop screen.

'Hermione you're a gem. Ron you're...' Harry waggled an eyebrow, Ron spluttered again and Hermione shrieked. 'Now stop it. Both of you. Love you Harry, speak to you soon! Have fun!'

'Oh I will' smiled Harry.

'Have fun,' Ron managed weakly.