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In This Life

Chapter 43

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A Day To Himself and Edward Of Course

Harry opened his eyes to the most beautiful sight in his life, as he had for quite some time. Buried in Edward's chest, golden eyes watching him, with possessiveness and warmth in their depths. They were also very troubled too; it made his face look so tragically stricken to see it. He was like an upset work of art - a statue you see at the museum. The funny thing about curling around Edward was that to most people he was cold. However, Harry's magic reached out to warm them so he didn't get cold. Edward was addicted to touching Harry especially skin on skin. Which was the only way the warm feeling came, it was like being submerged into a warm bath. Well when they were human, if Edward went into a shower or bath it would be freezing cold within minutes.

"Hey you," smiled Harry sleepily a yawn leaving his lips.

"How are you feeling?" asked Edward his voice purred and it was perfect. It drew Harry in like honey to bears or er, rather Emmett to bears but that was getting beside the point. Harry loved Edward's voice, eyes, and his hard almost stone like body and his body of course.

"Good," said Harry, leaning up and kissing his mates lips. He had a better thing to do than talk in mind; the best thing about being with Harry was the silencing spells. Edward wasn't used to privacy, living with Vampires it was kind of hard to do anything without the others knowing. So he actually rather liked mornings the kiss turned heated, Edward rolled his mate onto his back and lay on top of him. Not applying any pressure or he would hurt his warm, living little wizard. Edward loved the taste of his mate, soft warm and so very invigorating. He didn't have to worry about the venom as he had learned it wouldn't hurt his mate. Not unless he was actually bitten, he could bathe his mate in his venom and it wouldn't do anything other than make him smell of Edward. Unless of course he was injured and had some kind of open wound. As much as Edward loved that though he had avoided do that just to be sure.

There was nothing Edward liked more than to see his mate moaning and writhing beneath him. Just the thought of it could turn Edward on like nothing else in this world; then again it was his mate at the end of the day. It took Edward a nanosecond to remove the only pieces of clothing they had on. Harry immediately wrapped his legs around his mate's stiff form. A moan wrenched from his throat, at the first feel of Edward preparing him, which by the way was much easier with the Wizarding kind. Arching up against the oiled finger he gasped in pleasure, as he hit that spot inside of him. Before long two then three fingers were inside of him and Harry was getting rather impatient.

"My impatient little mate hmm…" whispered Edward seductively into his mate's ear causing a jolt to run through Harry. Edward loved hearing Harry's heart beat even louder when he spoke to him like that. It was louder than a drum in a marching band, the smell of arousal was thick and heavy. His mate smelt even more appetising like that, pleasure thick in the air.

"Edward…" gasped Harry arching himself against his mate causing a moan to fight loose from the marble like lips. That was all it took for Edward too loose any measure of control he still had. Harry could never get enough of being filled by his mate, as a vampire Edward usually had more control. However having his mate with him finally and being celibate for nearly a hundred years had taken its toll on the man/teenager.

Harry couldn't last long either; he was a hormonal teenager at the end of the day. Every time was like his first time with Edward, the fullness and pain mingled together every time. Plus Edward was a vampire; they had the ability to become sexual predators if the case needed be. They could charm anyone at the drop of a hat, and it practically leaked from him during sex. Harry came spilling himself on both their chests, not even a minute later Edward came spilling himself inside Harry, claiming him all over again, marking him with his scent. No vampire would be crazy enough to touch Harry, human blood or not - it wasn't something you did. Most vampires adhered to that unspoken rule; never ever touch a claimed or marked mate of a vampire.

"Mine" hissed Edward from where he was buried in Harry's neck. Harry's arms were around his head, his fingers playing idly with his mates wild locks of hair.

Harry just lay there trembling, speechless and breathless as he got over yet another bout of intense pleasure. Unlike human afterglows Harry always took longer to get over it, unless he took a pepper up potion. Fortunately for him it was Sunday so he didn't have to worry about school.

Edward curled back around Harry knowing from experience that Harry would end up sleeping for about an hour or two. It was still early anyway, he was right of course Harry did end up falling asleep.

"Hello Severus" smiled Leah.

"Come in" gestured Severus smoothly, he had kept in touch with her through phone mostly. He had explained to her he didn't want anything happening between them until he found something. He hadn't explained what and she was rather hoping he would. Her life would revolve around him; it had hurt her when he didn't want to spend time with her. So needless to say she had been static to be asked around this morning. It had taken her only a matter of minutes to get there.

"Thank you" she said looking around, she sniffed the air and found only two others in the house. One of them was a Cullen, a vampire she didn't like that much but good for her she was willing to put up with it. Harry came first to Severus, which would have surprised everyone. However, when Severus felt he felt extremely, an almost possessive extreme. Leah's life might revolve around Severus, but unfortunately it wasn't the same for Severus. He wasn't a shape shifter he didn't have the pull that they did when they met their imprint. Severus' life had for a long time revolved around Lily, and then he lost her now he had a small part of her back - in her son Harry. Even if Harry didn't like acknowledging that he was her son, it was staring him in the eye every time he looked at the child. Hell, even Black had become someone he would try and save should something go wrong.

"Sit down;" said Severus "Is there anything I can get you?"

"I'm fine I already ate." said Leah smiling softly.

"Very well" said Severus rather awkwardly. She was a beautiful young woman, who no doubt probably wouldn't have given him the time of day if he hadn't been her intended. The whole imprint thing was all about soul mates though wasn't it? So at the end of the day they were actually meant for one another. Severus was going to give it a shot; this was his time, his chance, for a life, for happiness. For too long had he pined for Lily, for too long had he blamed himself. Lily as much as it pained him to admit hadn't been meant for him, no this girl in front of him was supposed to be.

"So what was it you were looking for?" asked Leah she seemed more comfortable than Severus. As soon as she said it, Severus relaxed completely, finally in a territory he knew.

"I was looking for something to stop the other pack members seeing everything. If it works they will only be able to read your direct thoughts that you feed to them. You have to understand I am a private man. The thought of ten or eleven adolescent young shape shifters makes me want to be sick." said Severus bluntly.

"I guess I've gotten so used to that…I didn't even think that way, about how it would bother you," said Leah seemingly shocked a wave of understanding coursing through her. "I'll do whatever you want me to do." she finished and she would for a chance at least.

"This bracelet will sink into your skin, you won't feel it its like magic. It will give you the ability to block your mind. It's been immersed with my magic and I've researched the matter and it shouldn't react badly to you." explained Severus handing over the very solid bracelet.

"This will sink into my skin?" asked Leah looking unsure.

"Yes, it wont be solid, you will feel nothing other than the tingle of magic mostly centred around your head." explained Severus smoothly.

Leah had no choice but to trust Severus, she couldn't hurt him but there was nothing against him hurting her. She trusted him though, the way he had looked at her that day they had bonded sent shivers down her spine. This man was so proud and passionate yet hid it behind a façade much like she did. She thought they were well and truly meant for each other.

She had no idea just how correct she was both had known agonising betrayal, suffered unrequited loved. Watched others around you find love and remained alone themselves, buried their emotions as far as they could. Still trying to protect the ones they had loved despite everything they had done. Now those two words apart, yet both members of the mythical world had come together. Putting themselves first and moving on at the same time, killing two birds in one stone.

"So what do I do with it? Put it on as if it was a piece of jewellery?" asked Leah.

"Yes" said Severus, a half smile on his face.

Leah put it on and true to Severus' word, it did sink painlessly into her wrist, she moved it around curiously but nothing was there. It made her more curious about magic and the life her intended lived. Perhaps today she would be able to get some answers, and maybe confirm that they were going to have a relationship.

"Cool" she said eventually grinning widely.

"You haven't seen anything yet." smirked Severus in amusement his onyx eyes twinkling.

"Do you think it could work out between us?" she asked her amusement fading and insecurity returning.

"I do not know, all we can do is give it our best shot, I'm not going to promise something I cannot keep." sighed Severus acutely.

Leah nodded satisfied with that answer for now.

"Hey again," smiled Edward softly, running his hands through Harry's hair.

"Wazzit" murmured Harry.

"What time is it?" asked Harry after a few seconds after regaining his bearings.

"Its eleven thirty" said Edward grinning slightly at his mate's muzzled, dazed look.

"It's awfully late to be getting up, I've slept for what? Five more hours" said Harry standing up. He walked to his bathroom, did his morning business, and brushed his teeth and hair. Got dressed still admiring his new clothes and just stared at Edward who was still sprawled across his bed.

"Aren't you coming?" asked Harry amused.

"Where do you plan on going?" asked Edward his amber eyes full of amusement.

"I thought we were going to yours, plus I want to play that new game with Emmett. I told Alice I wasn't playing it with her cause she cheats!" said Harry indigintly as he tied his trainers on.

Edward laughed in amusement; he knew what his sister was like thank you very much. It had taken Harry long enough to realize what had been happening, after that he had began refusing to play Alice at anything. Harry had also taken to playing Chess with Jasper, not just normal chess but Wizard chess. The board was originally Draco's who had never used it, and had no time or patience for the came. So Draco had basically given it to him when he realized Harry liked playing. He had yet to win a game but Harry loved the challenge, trying to beat a civil war foot soldier who was a brilliant strategist he must do.

Edward liked watching them play against one another, sometimes Esme and Carlisle joined too. Harry was well and truly becoming one of the families, he spent time with each and every one of the Cullen's. Always made conversations with them. Baked with Esme, spoke to Carlisle mostly conversations about magical world and medical world. He learned everything about cars from Rosalie; he was learning to be quite a good mechanic right now. He hadn't realized how cool Rosalie was until then; she was able to trick the speed gauge. Emmett and Harry usually just played computer games, or hacked into places for the fun of it. Also spent thousands of pounds worth of money for the sake of it on DVD's and Music. Alice well she had brought Harry refusing to play games with her on herself. She had been cheating to win, so now though they were going to have to figure something else out.

"Let's go then," smirked Edward in amusement he was already dressed and shoes done up. Just in the few seconds he had gotten lost in his own thoughts, Harry just rolled his eyes used to it by now.

"What made you so furious earlier anyway?" asked Harry as they walked down the stairs noticing Severus had company.

"They bought a house five minutes from here." explained Edward.

"Potters?" asked Severus his eyes narrowed.

"Yeah, they have already moved in, they think they can tell Harry that we are the ones using him. That they are the only ones that truly love him, it's the boy I want to watch out for though" said Edward growling low in his throat.

"Why?" asked Severus cautiously.

"He's very twisted and angry; he is blaming everything that happened on Harry. He wanted to show Harry just what a 'real wizard' can do," snorted Edward in disgust. He had seen Harry training, and saw all of the twin's memories, Eric's memories and knew Harry was better than him. Eric hadn't been given intense training like Harry had been, not as intense and magically draining either.

"That I'd like to see, the boy thinks himself indestructible still" sneered Severus.

"We are going to the Cullen's Sev, I'll see you later on tell Sirius" said Harry not waiting on confirmation before walking outside. He didn't want to take up any more of Severus' time he was obviously busy with his imprint. Plus that was how he usually was; it was a habit now, just informing Severus where and when before going. If Sev had any objections he would have said something before he even got to the door. Edward and Harry stepped outside and into the cool silver Volvo.

"Where is Sirius he didn't get back last night?" asked Edward realizing quickly what he had said "I don't want to know!" that would be too much information.

"He went out with a date, Draco is staying over at Angela's," said Harry. Draco and Angela were in separate rooms of course. He wanted to get to know Angela's parents, and for them to know him and know that he wouldn't hurt their daughter. Of course Angela had been told about magic, and had thankfully taken it rather well. Her parents didn't have a clue, and that's unfortunately the way it was going to remain. Unless Draco and Angela had children, the parents weren't allowed to know. They would need to be told if their grandchild might show signs of magic after all.

"I see" said Edward, despite the fact he could hear everything he didn't concentrate on them. If he didn't concentrate on them, it was like listening to a radio for background noise or thinking about something else while the teacher droned on about something else. He tended to respect Harry's families privacy, just like he tried to respect his own family's privacy. Sometimes it was hard to do, because he was so in tune with them all had been for nearly a hundred years.

"I'm surprised he went though" admitted Harry.

"Because of the Potter's?" asked Edward a knowing tone in his voice.

"Yeah…" nodded Harry hardly surprised that his mate knew how he felt.

"I know, but he knows my gift, he knows I'm always with you, and when I'm not Severus is. Not only that, but Alice is always on the look out to see what they are doing. You are very well protected; he knows he has nothing to worry about. If anything did happen I doubt I'd get his forgiveness or trust back again." said Edward. He knew that from reading the man's mind. He was absolutely possessive of keeping Harry safe like Severus and Edward was. For completely different reason of course, Sirius because it was his godson, Severus because he loved Harry like a son and Edward because Harry was his mate.

"He can be intense" said Harry nodding his head his head leaning against Edward's shoulder. They were almost there already, Edward was a fast driver, and they all loved speeding. Harry didn't mind because he knew he was safe with them, they had perfect control over their cars.

"That's putting it bluntly, we're here" said Edward stating the obvious as he got out of his car. Slowing his pace down just a tad so Harry got a chance to catch up with him as they headed into the house.

"So the adoption is finalised? All legal?" asked Dumbledore his face in the floo. He had floo'ed to Shacklebolt's office in the Auror department. Being an Auror they had access to a wide Varity of things which happened to be the adoption agency.

Dumbledore had transfigured everything in his temporary room fit for a king. Lush red carpet and even more lush gold rugs, four poster bed, thick red curtains which would remain closed. He had even made sure he had locks on his room so they couldn't barge in, and he had erected silencing spells around the room. Transfigured a bathroom, bath, toilet, sink and a wall and door around it. At least he wouldn't have to share with James, Lily or Eric for however long he was going to be here. On the other side he had created a fire, cupboard, drawers, bedside cabinet, dressing table and a set of chairs. His ink and quill sets were already out, thankfully he knew how to sent floo letters. It was something that wasn't particularly practised anymore. Mostly because people had sent cursed letters through your floo, and children had ended up seriously hurt. Then he proceeded to spent two hours connecting it to the floo network now here wishing he had conjured a cushion to help his knees he wasn't as young as he used to be.

"It is all legal and finalized, they have his signature so it's what he wants" said Shacklebolt frowning in concern.

"There is nothing we can do?" asked Dumbledore looking quite desperate.

"Nothing" said Shacklebolt his smooth voice grim.

Thank you Kingsley" sighed Dumbledore.

"Will he come back?" asked Shacklebolt, he tried to see it from the boy's point of view he really did. However, he couldn't - all he saw was Wizards and Witches dying because he was failing everyone. Not failing that was the wrong word to use…just ignoring everyone perhaps that might be better a description.

"I do not think so, not willingly," admitted Dumbledore, "I honestly do not know what to do I've never been confronted with anything like this."

"There's nothing you can do Albus, the Ministry is keeping an eye on you, one wrong move and I doubt even Fudge could get you extradited" said Shacklebolt a note of warning in his voice. He knew Dumbledore; he went to any length even if it wasn't strictly legal to get his own way. Proclaiming it to be for the 'greater good' most agreed however not everyone and he was one of them. He hadn't voiced those thoughts but they were always there niggling away at the back of his head. It wouldn't matter even if he told Dumbledore what he thought really so no point in rocking or sinking the ship.

"That I know" said Dumbledore, he had seen a few people following them when they were moving to that house. They were just waiting for an excuse, so they were going to have to be careful. Especially about using magic, he'd rather be arrested to be honest than forced home. He couldn't go back to Hogwarts and face everyone and tell them he failed. Tell them that Harry Potter was protected by vampires, that two of their own had betrayed them. That Harry Potter didn't want to help end the war, he needed to find out if Potter had magic or not and soon.

"Is there anything else I can help you with Albus? I have a meeting to go to in five minutes?" asked Shacklebolt, and then he had his lunch hour.

"Tell me if there's been any accidental magic done in the residence I sent through" said Dumbledore.

Shacklebolt clicked his fingers a few times, muttering and swishing his wand. Before long there were more papers on his desk and he flipped through them. A frown marred his brown clean shaven face and head.

"Kingsley?" asked Dumbledore concerned seeing his face twisted in confusion.

"Are you sure this is the address?" asked Shacklebolt.

"Indeed it is." said Dumbledore.

"There hasn't been any accidental magic performed…" said Shacklebolt. Accidental magic was a common occurrence and to be expected when raising a Witch or Wizard. If Shacklebolt hadn't known any better he would have said Dumbledore had the wrong address. There was just no way an adolescent boy could go without using magic, perhaps he would be able to get more information from his school Salem academy no doubt.

"Shall I get in touch with Salem academy?" asked Shacklebolt.

"He never attended school." admitted Dumbledore looking ashen and grey. Dumbledore's thoughts were pretty much like Shacklebolt's in that regard. There should have been some sign of accidental magic. It should have been picked up by the magical monitors; the words Severus had said to him rang in his ear resounding painfully.

"Never attended school?" asked Shacklebolt wide eyed "I'm sorry Albus but…this boy cannot be that powerful. Not one single instance of accidental magic? There's something wrong there. Perhaps he's even been affected by the killing curse when he was a child?"

"I shall find out my boy, but until then I demand you keep this information to yourself. Let the others know I'm here and we have settled in, attempting to get to know Harry." said Dumbledore.

"Lying won't make it easier if you come back without the boy!" exclaimed Shacklebolt. Thanking whatever deity that he had put up silencing spells before this conversation started.

"Just do it Kingsley I shall talk to you later" sighed Dumbledore pulling abruptly from the fire. A sigh left his lips, once he got up he drank a pain reliever glad he had bought his personal supply with him. Popped a lemon drop into his mouth and began pacing. He was very restless and he needed answers to questions, and knew he wouldn't get them.

"Albus it's dinner time!" shouted Lily.

The silencing charms allowed him to hear out…unless he tweaked them. Right now they just stopped the others from hearing his conversations. He had yet to tell them the conversation he had with Severus. He didn't fancy telling them that they might loose the war anyway. That their son Harry James Potter might be a squib or rather magicless since Voldemort's attack anyway.

He refused to acknowledge that Harry wasn't a Potter. He would be one by the time he was done; he would turn Harry into a Potter, into a hero. Someone Severus hated, and get him back into place. He had to do it for the greater good; the world would be doomed without him.

Harry walked in with Edward at his back as usual, found the fire out and the house in darkness. "Who's in?" whispered Harry almost breathing the words knowing Edward would hear. A pair of lips met his ear before he whispered his own reply back. "Everyone's sleeping."

"Must have been away longer than I thought…or everyone's extremely tired" said Harry surprised.

"I think everyone is tired actually" said Edward, prodding Harry in the right direction. Today Harry had bet Emmett playing games and having fun in general. He spoke with Carlisle, ate lots of Esme's food and commented on it making Esme feel so much better about herself. She had even made some toffee, tablet, bounty balls, cookies hell even caramel shortcake. Harry felt stuffed by the time dinner came around, it was a good job he liked to go for a run otherwise he might have put on weight. Alice and Rosalie had been away shopping so it was just the boys and Esme. Jasper he had come a little bit closer to beating but no cigar.

Tomorrow it was back to school, training after school in magic (despite Severus not having much else to teach him). Then spending time with Edward and probably keeling over in exhaustion. He could only hope the Potter's left him alone, they would get the hint eventually. He just hoped they got the eventuality before he lost his temper. Which he knew wasn't all that great, after how he had dealt with the whole Bella Swan crap. It might be the cases were different after all Edward was his mate, they were nothing. He didn't really want to find out anyway; Edward had told him that the American Ministry had two Auror's visibly and an unspeakable (hidden) following Dumbledore.

The photo book Lily Potter had given Harry lay untouched where she had put it.

Boy it was weird writing Leah&Severus...I hope i get a little more natural at it as time goes by! what did you think? are Leah and Severus a suitable match when you put their life and cirucmstances together? i hope so becuase thats what i was trying to achieve for you to see the similarities between them! will edward ask Harry to marry him or is that too sudden? will harry feel guilty and ask to be taken back? to go to england on his own terms to defeat Voldemort without dumbledore! or will voldemort attack them and the american aurors help? will dumbledore be arrested for bringing voldemort there becuase of his luring? will dumbledore do it? will nick attack harry causing edward having to change his mate so much sooner? will nick end up in an american prision with no chance of extradite? not even the Potter money will get him out of it? hes seventeen years old but he hasnt learned disipline and he has gotten away with murder ... now he wont poor eric...will be right confused! haha so what will happen R&R please!