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darkest magic – Thank you for the props. 1) Caleb's story will be revealed by Harry in this next chapter. 2) He will get the Elder Wand back later on. 3) Yes he does have the invisibility cloak.
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A few days later, during lunch Harry walked into the cafeteria and picked out his usual sandwich and Diet Coke. He was approached by Jasper. "Hi Harry."
"Hi Jasper." smiled Harry. "How are things?"
"They're ok…" said Jasper. "Do you want to sit with us?"
"Yeah." said Harry.
"Really?" asked Jasper. "Are you sure you're up for it."
"Yes. I am." said Harry. "I'm good now, I've accepted the past and I'm happy with my present. I consider you all my friends, you guys did nothing wrong, so yeah." He followed Jasper to the Cullen table. The Cullens looked up and smiled.
"Hi Harry." said Alice.
"Hi Alice." Said Harry.
Rosalie brought over a chair for him, which shocked the students in the room. "Sit down."
"Thanks." said Harry.
Emmett patted his back. "What's up man?" he asked. "How are those wolves treating you?" Rosalie's smile faded.
"It's going great." said Harry. "They're very nice. Jacob's great."
"Props to you man." said Emmett. "You got yourself one hot wolf."
Harry laughed. "Yeah." He noticed Rosalie stiffen. "I'm sorry is this weird?"
"No. Please continue." said Rosalie.
"Ok. I just want you to know that despite my problems with Edward, I still consider you call friends, and I'd like us to try to get back to that and move forward."
"Me too." said Rosalie.
"Where's Edward." asked Harry.
"He's with Bella in the library." said Jasper.
"How are they doing?" asked Harry.
"The news of you and Jacob hit him hard. He was jealous I'll give you that." said Rosalie. "and mad with himself for what he did to you. But Bella comforted him and they have gotten closer. She's still very jealous of you."
"Her?" asked Harry. "Wasn't Edward the one who dumped me for her?"
"She's jealous of what you are Harry. I mean she's just a human, while you are blessed with magic. Also she's jealous of our friendship with you." said Rosalie. "Some of us still wish you to come home and join our family and that gets to her."
"I can understand that." said Harry. "Please tell her, from me, that if she ever needs to talk, I'm open to listen."
"We will" said Alice.
"So what are you doing in Blackpine Cottage?" asked Emmett. "Are you into haunted houses?"
"I inherited the house from my godfather." said Harry. "It's not that big, like a mansion, it's just a big cottage, very intimate and simple. And yes I love haunted houses, only if the spirits are friendly, I mean I lived in a haunted castle back home."
"A castle?" asked Alice.
"Yes. My school in Scotland." said Harry. "Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It's a huge castle with countless spirits and ghosts."
"Awesome." said Emmett.
Harry felt his phone vibrate. "Excuse me for a second." He got a text message from Jacob: –Harry, wanna go to La Push beach with me and Paul this afternoon?- Harry smiled. –Yeah. Sounds great. I'll go home after school to change clothes and meet you there around 4:00. –
Jacob at the reservation smiled. He had missed his imprint all day, he texted back – Great! Can't wait to see you. Luv you! –
Harry smiled at the last two words. – I love you too Jake. –
"Well you're certainly smitten." said Emmett. "What did lover wolf have to say?"
"He invited me to La Push beach." said Harry.
"That sounds nice." said Alice. "Do you have a bathing suit?"
"Of course." said Harry.
"Good." said Alice. "Take a sweater, the weather can get pretty cold in the late hours of the afternoon, not to mention the evening…I've heard."
Harry laughed. "Thanks." The lunch bell rang. "I'll see you guys later."
"Harry, just so you know, our doors are always open for you if you ever want to come over and visit." said Rosalie.
"Thank you." said Harry. "But what about your parents?"
"They agreed. Despite what happened with Edward they know you're our friend." said Rosalie.
"Thanks Rosalie." said Harry. He gave the vampire a hug before grabbing his backpack and walking off to his next class.
When the last bell chimed Harry made his way down the hall towards the parking. As he reached the parking he saw Bella and Edward having a fight. They stormed away, each one in their cars and took opposite directions. He walked over to Jasper. "What happened?"
"Lovers quarrel." said Rosalie.
"Rosalie." scolded Jasper. He turned back to Harry. "Bella is jealous of you and Edwards friendship. She thinks he'll leave her for you."
"Why?" asked Harry.
"Human insecurities." said Jasper. "She feels she can't compete with you. Edwards says she doesn't have to. He loves her for who she is not for what she is…She doesn't believe him. Plus she's still insisting on him turning her and he refuses. That's the biggest issue."
"He's right." said Harry. "She just needs to grow up and really look at him to know. Those insecurities will go away with time. As for turning her, it's too soon."
"You're so nice Harry." said Alice.
"Well…I gotta go." said Harry. "See you tomorrow."
"Yeah." said Emmett. "Right back to you man!"
Harry drove home to Blackpine Cottage. He had settled in, thankfully with magic he was able to do that quicker than the average person. He changed clothes, a red swim suit, a black tank top, that perfectly outlined his well built Quidditch torso, some flip flops, a towel and a green sweater.
He texted Jacob – I'm on my way. –
La Push beach. Paul and Jacob had prepared a small campfire, they decided to light it when Harry arrived. Jacob received the text. "He's on his way."
"Awesome." smiled Paul. Ever since Harry, he and Jacob had become best friends. Something that took the other pack members by surprise since they were frenemies in the past, but it was something they both wanted since they were both loners in the past and had trouble finding friends, him more than Jacob given his temper.
Just as Jacob was going to respond, they heard a cracking sound. Looking up they saw Harry walking over to them. Jacob was drooling in his pants as he checked out Harrys body, hidden behind the black tank top he outlined a well built body which his wolf cried to devour in passion. "Hi…Hi Harry."
Harry grinned. "Like what you see?" blushing at his words.
"I…Yeah…" sighed Jacob.
Harry walked over and hugged him. "You're not so bad to look at either Jake."
Jake giggled. "Thanks." He too was blushing while his wolf was doing backflips with excitement.
"Hi Paul." said Harry.
Paul smiled. "Hi Harry." He was surprised when Harry walked over and hugged him. Touched at the gesture he hugged him back.
"How did you get here so fast?" asked Jacob. "I just got you message like two minutes ago."
"I apparated." said Harry.
"Come again?" asked Paul.
"It's a spell to instantaneously teleport from one place to another." Harry explained.
"Nice." said Jacob.
"Yeah." said Harry. "It takes some getting used to, but it's really handy. I prefer driving or flying though."
"It would be cool to fly." said Paul.
"Maybe I can take you both on a ride sometime." said Harry. "My broom is back at the house."
"Yes!" Paul and Jacob screamed in unison.
"We were waiting for you to light the fire." said Jacob. He grabbed the long kitchen lighter.
"That's not necessary." said Harry. He took out his wand and chanted. "INCENDIO." A small fireball flamed out of the tip of his wand igniting a warm campfire.
"Thanks." said Jacob.
Harry looked at the three logs by the fire, he pointed his wand and chanted. "VERAVERTO." The logs were immediately transfigured into wooden beach lounge chairs.
"Niiiiiiiice!" said Paul.
"Harry do you want a soda?" asked Jacob.
"Sure." said Harry. Jacob handed him a Coca Cola and they sat down by the fire.
"So tell us about your friends back home." said Jacob.
"Well. First off there's my two best friends. Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. Hermione is a a muggle born. That's when a witch is born to two non magical parents. After the war she and Ron got married. They teach at Hogwarts now."
"Doesn't that affect her magic?" asked Jacob.
"No, their magical abilities don't seem affected at all by their muggle parentage. In fact they are some of the most talented witches and wizards. Hermione being at the to top of the list followed by my mother, Lily. Anyways, as you know from the pensieve, I met Hermione my first year on the train with Ron. She's definitely the brightest and cleverest witch of our generation…Ron, I also met on the Hogwarts train that first year. He a great mate." He saw Jacobs head rise. "Mate in England means friend Jake. Unless you're a magical creature." Jacob nodded and settled down. "Though the Weasleys are pure bloods, the family is not very wealthy, compared to others. Many rich pure blood families disdained them for their "blood traitor" beliefs and lack of wealth. But the Weasleys tired their best to make up for this with their love and friendship towards others." He smiled, Jacob smiled too, he felt the loving affection Harry had for these people and he made a note to get close to them too. His twin brothers, well now just George, were two great pranksters in their time, I guess George still is. They once had a joke shop in Diagon Alley, but after George became an Auror, he handed over the shop his sister Ginny…Luna is a pureblood, a great girl. You can say she's a bit odd, eccentric but she's very wise with a passion for magical creatures. In fact she works at the Ministry Department of Magical Creatures as a magwitch."
"What's a magwitch?" asked Paul.
"A magical creature doctor." said Harry. "She tends all sorts, dragons, unicorns, centaurs and yes…even werewolves."
"Cool." said Paul. "I'd like to meet her."
"I'll make a note to invite her…as soon as…all this mess is sorted out." said Harry. "Also she's a High Ambassador of A.I.M.C.A."
"What?" asked Jacob and Paul.
"Sorry." said Harry. "I sometimes forget not to speak in code. It's the Academy of International Magical Creatures Association. It's an organization that focuses on the help, education, health care and legal rights of all magical creatures in Britain. Her father Xenophilius Lovegood was one of the founders of the organization though now he works as head editor of the Quibbler, a very fun and quirky wizard magazine."
"Is she a magical creature?" asked Paul.
"Yes, she's a half breed." said Harry.
"What's a half breed?" asked Paul.
"Half breed is a term given to a witch or a wizard with at least one creature parent." Harry explained. "In Luna's case, her father was a wizard, but her mother was a fairy." said Harry. "So Luna got her inheritance from her mom…Half witch, half fairy. There is still to this day prejudice against magical creatures and half bloods so that is why her work at the organization is so important to her…Let's see, there's also Neville Longbottom, he was the heroic Gryffindor who killed Nagini with the Sword of Gryffindor in the Battle of Hogwarts. He's not, from what my friend Dean told me a few weeks ago, he works in the Department of Magical Herbology at the Ministry. He supervises the protection and conservation of magical plants and flowers to benefit the magical ecosystem."
"Did you like that Herbology class at Hogwarts Harry?" asked Jacob.
"No." said Harry. "It was extremely boring." They laughed. "And Dean Thomas, he's a wizard lawyer for the Department of Magical Law Enforment at the Ministry. He's the one who arranged all the papers for me to get Blackpine Cottage."
"I'll have to thank him some time." said Jacob. Harry looked at him and he winked making Harry blush.
"And finally, there's my brother Caleb Cromwell." said Harry. Pauls head rose up, his ears open and paying attention. This was his mate Harry was talking about and he wanted to know everything. "He was born Caleb Andrew Potter, in late October. I was born two years later in July, so I'm nineteen now, he'll be twenty one this year. He was two years older so he enrolled at Hogwarts the same year Cedric did."
"What day in October?" asked Paul.
"October 31." said Harry. "On Halloween…It's a bittersweet day for both us since that's the night Voldemort killed our parents and tried to kill me."
"Where did he grow up?" asked Jacob. "I didn't see him with you, in the pensieve, during you during your time at the Dursleys. It was later that you met him at Hogwarts. And you called him Caleb Cromwell instead of Caleb Potter...?"
"Mmm…" nodded Harry. "After Voldemort first rose to power, my parents knew they would be a direct target, them being primary leaders of the Order of the Phoenix. They decided for our security to split us up. Our dad Lord James Potter gave Caleb to his close friend, Duke Henry Cromwell and his wife the Duchess Alexandra Kentwing. They all figured that with the distinguished surname of Cromwell and Kentwing as well as bearing a high title of nobility they would hide his true identity from the Deatheaters, therefore save his life…So he was renamed, Prince Caleb Cromwell Kentwing. Oh and also he's an ambassador of A. I. M. C. A."
"A prince?" asked Paul. He looked down.
"Yeah." said Harry. "When they asked him if he wanted to change his name to Potter, he decided not to change it to honor the loving memory of the adoptive parents that generously took him in to save his life."
"Do you have any titles Harry?" asked Jacob.
"I have the title of Grand Lord, after my father and godfather who passed on their titles to me in their wills. If one of them were just Lord then I would be Lord Harry Potter, but...since they were both lords my title was elevated to Grand Lord." said Harry. He saw Paul quiet with tears running down his cheeks. "What's wrong Paul?" asked Harry.
"How...How can I compete with that?" asked Paul.
"With what Paul?" asked Harry.
"I mean he's royalty, rich, wealthy, cultured, intelligent, strong, handsome and powerful…and I'm…not…" he cried with tears in his eyes. His wolf was having the fit and it took over.
Harry leaned over and took his hand. "Paul, Caleb doesn't care about titles, ranks of riches and power. Yes he's all that you said, but he never differenciates between the two nor does he hold that against others. He has friends who are rich and powerful yes. But he also has a lot of frineds who are normal middle class and also friends who are not so wealthy. Like Neville who comes from a working middle class family. Also his best friend is Charlie Weasley, and his family if far from rich."
Paul looked up. "Really?"
"Yes." said Harry. "He cares about people, not about what they have or possess. He's going to love you. Plus you're lucky."
"Why?" asked Paul.
"He has excellent taste in men, I mean he has you." said Harry. "Plus, I remember when he was with the Bulgarian Quidditch Seeker, Viktor Krum, everyone wanted that guy, before..."
Paul growled. "Easy there Paul." said Jacob.
"Sorry." said Paul. Calming down. "Why did they break up again?"
"They didn't...He came to help us fight during the Battle of Hogwarts and…he was killed by a Deatheater with the killing curse." said Harry. "That hit him pretty hard. But Caleb is a fighter, Viktors death hit him hard yes but it strengthened him. I remember he spent some Christmases in Bulgaria with Viktor and he became close to his parents, who were the Prime Minister and First Lady of Bulgaria. When Viktor died, he Caleb worked at the Ministry in the Department of International Magical Affairs, and thanks to his close relationship with Viktors parents it helped strengthen the relationship and bond between our countries…It also helped Caleb through the pain." Harry sniffled. "He never knew that Viktor had planned to propose after the war." said Harry wipping his tears away.
"What does he look like now a days?" asked Paul, also wipping his tears away. He felt for his imprint who had suffered such a loss. He will do anything tin the world for him now, he was also greatful to this Viktor Krum for genuinely loving Caleb so much, for that he had the wolfs respect.
"Caleb, well he's tall, well built." said Harry. "Very much like you, except I think he has slightly bigger arms and a killer ass." Harry laughed. Paul licked his lips containing his growl. "He's like me in certain ways: the same pale cream skin color, the same raven hair, though his is shoulder length, and his eyes are bright hazel like my father while I got green from my mom. Umm… He has high cheekbones, elegant thin lips like me…and we share the same nose."
"Is he really more powerful than you?" asked Jacob.
Harry laughed. "No. We're brothers so our powers are equal. I say he's more powerful because he's much more dedicated to the craft than me. I say he's more powerful out of love, respect and admiration for him. I admire his dedication to studying and practicing on a daily basis. I'm much more laid back, which I know is a flaw… Also people think that cause he's much more hot tempered, more dramatic and theatrical and loves to show it off to intimidate his enemies. While I'm much more discrete. It's just how I view my brother, I hold him on a pedestal because he's my brother is en extremely powerful wizard who despite his strong character is also kind, gentle, giving, noble and loving to everyone and because I just love him."
Jacob smiled and walked over to give him a hug. "I already love him too. He's your brother, and Paul's imprint so he'll also be pack."
"Thank you." said Harry. "Plus I know he says the same thing about me." he laughed. "I know he says I'm the most powerful because I killed the basilisk, fought a dragon, battled mermaids, dementors, deatheaters and killed Voldemort…" he laughed. "We're powerful in different ways but we're the best of the best in each others eyes."
Paul smiled and walked over to hug him. They were, in a way, already brothers in law and he had already come to admire and love Harry as a little brother.
Suddenly Jacob and Paul's head jumped up and his body tensed up. "Jake what's…" he saw Paul the same way. "What's wrong guys?"
"Sam said Victoria is chasing Bella towards the cliffs…" said Jacob.
"I see them." said Paul, he pointed up. "There!"
Harry had to squint to see, indeed there was the muggle being chased by a red headed vampire. Bella was heading to the edge of the cliff. Harry took his wand. With a quick wave he fired a fireball directly at the vampire who ducked it but he could tell she was surprised. It distracted her long enough for Bella to dive off the cliff and into the water. He , Paul and Jacob saw Bella trying to swim but soon she was swept under by the currents and the waves. He turned to Jacob. "Go get her Jake. I'll distract her." he ordered as he fired two or three fireballs at Victoria.
"The pack is close, they'll soon be on her." said Paul. They heard the pack of wolve howling, confirming Paul's comment to the wizard.
As Jacob comes out of the water with Bella, who starts CPR, Harry and Paul the wolves chase Victoria, they were hot on her tail by a few inches before she dived off the cliff and into the ocean.
"Damn it." shouted Paul. They run over to Bella and Jacob.
Bella was coming back to. "Vic…Victoria!" she yelled.
"She's gone." said Jacob.
"She's dead?!" asked Bella.
"No." said Jacob. "Harry distracted her long enough for you to get away, but the pack missed her by an inch before she dived into the ocean."
A feet or two away Sam rushed out onto the beach, half dressed luckily with some denim shorts and yells out. "Take her to the Cullens. We'll meet you back at Harry's place."
"What happened to Harry?" asked Bella.
Jacob and Paul got another telepathic message. "Harry Clearwater had a heart attack." said Jacob. He helped Bella to her feet.
"Is he alright?" asked Bella.
"He's gone…" said Jacob. "We're taking you to the Cullens house, you'll be safe there."
"Really?" asked Bella, shocked and surprised. "You're not going to argue, have a big jealous fit and get all psycho wolf on me?" she grinned. Harry and Paul rolled their eyes.
"No." said Jacob. "The Cullens no longer matter to me. They're allies and thery're vampires, that's it. I'm no longer jealous of you and Edward, I've accepted it."
"Really?" asked Bella. "You're not even gonna try to change my mind or fight for me?"
"No." said Jacob.
"Why?" asked Bella.
"Because I found my imprint." said Jacob.
"Who is it?" asked Bella.
"Me." said Harry.
Bella turned to look at the handsome green eyed boy that a few months ago had her Edwards heart. "Harry?" she said in shock.
"Yeah..." said Harry. "Isn't life funny?"
Jacob walked over and put his arm around Harrys shoulder. "Yes. Harry Potter is my imprint, and I'm his. I know he's friends with the Cullens, I'm not going to make his give up those friendships for me and I'm certainly not jealous or threatened by Edward Cullen anymore. I trust him completely." said Jacob. "So as you can imagine, what you do with your life with the Cullens is no longer my problem. I am just your friend Bella." Bella gasped. She never thought Jacob would get over her so soon. "Now let's get you home."
They arrived at the Cullens around six o clock. After a while Carlisle finished checking Bella, he smiled. "Well Bella everything seems to be in order. Just a little jolt from the cold water." Bella nodded. "Take it easy tonight and you should be top notch by tomorrow morning."
"Ok." said Bella. "Great." She looked around. "Where's Edward?"
Esme shook her head. "I don't know. He said he had some errands to run."
It was seven o clock at night when Alice came running in, dropping her car keys on the table. "Bella! Would you care to explain to me how you're alive?"
"What?" asked Bella.
"I saw a vision of you." Alice explained. "You jumped off a cliff. Why in the hell would you kill yourself?! I mean what about Charlie?!"
"I didn't try to kill my self." said Bella. "I jumped because of Victoria."
"Yeah. Victoria's been around." said Jacob. He was gripping Harry lovingly.
"I didn't see her." said Bella. "I didn't see you get pulled out of the water either."
Alice looked into the distance, she had a vision, and fell to the floor. Jasper grabbed her before she hit the floor. But she was on her feet in seconds. "Bella.. Bella it's Edward!"
"What happened Alice?" asked Esme, alarmed.
"Bella! He's thinks you're dead." Alice explained. "He's going to the Volturi. He wants to die too." Esme gasped, Carlisle held her while Emmet supported Rosalie.
"We have to go save him!" said Bella.
"We must leave tonight." said Alice.
"I'm going too." said Emmett. He turned to the rest of the Cullens and their guests. "We'll keep you posted."
Harry, who was in between Jacob and Paul. "Good luck." He said supportively. Jacob and Paul, nodded their heads.
Jasper came back with some airline confirmation tickets. "Here are your plane tickets. You have to change planes in New York and then another in Spain." They both looked at him. "It's the only thing I could get you at this hour and for today."
Just like that, Alice, Bella and Emmett were out the door and racing away.
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