A/N: I think I have lost some readers, but thanks to all those who are sticking with me. Anyway, this chapter introduces some of my favorite characters. Also, BE WARNED there is a romantic scene. It is not a lemon, but it is touchy feely.

I do not own any of the fandoms, I just play with the characters.

BELLA

Charlie is still confused about this whole thing. Well, who can blame him really? Ever since I got my acceptance letter when I was 11, he has kind of been out to sea. Of course, being Charlie, he has been nothing if not as supportive as he can be. I told him that Draco and I are expecting company. Charlie decided he would stay with a friend of his for a while to allow us to have our own space while our guests stay with us. Between Draco's place and Charlie's house, we should be set. I hope. Gathering our allies is a tricky business. If the Council finds out about this, we will all be in deep shit. Like any governing body, any open rebellion causes them to have difficulty functioning. I really think that something is off though and our higher ups are simply not listening at all. Drastic times call for drastic measures and all that.

"It'll end okay," Draco interrupts my sulking. He can read my mind sometimes, I swear.

"I wish I were so sure," I sigh and lean into his side.

"It will. I can just tell," he assures me as he folds me up in his arms. Hmmm, this is my favorite place to be, ever.

"Are they here yet?" I am impatient, I can admit it.

"Like I told you not five minutes ago, they are on their way and will be here soon," he chuckles in response. I love the rumbling his laugh causes in his chest.

"The waiting is the part that will kill me," I declare, even though it sounds childish even to my own ears.

"Well, they will get here when they get here. Worrying will not bring them any faster. But maybe I can take your mind off of the wait…" my amazing boyfriend leans in and barely brushes my lips. I don't care how cheese-tastic that line was.

All I can really focus on is the tightening in my stomach. His kiss deepens and our tongues dance the familiar steps. My hands seem to have a will of their own. They slide down the front of Draco's t-shirt and back up again underneath it. His muscles ripple under my touch. I don't know which is better, that he can affect me the way that he does or that I clearly have the same effect on him. Boy does he feel good. So good, in fact, that I run my willful hands around his sides and up his back. Draco likes some light scratching and I would be lying if I said that I did not enjoy it as well. His hands fist my hair. I moan into his mouth and he pulls me closer, if that is even possible. My nails make their slight trek down his back. He hisses and pushes me against the closest wall. Damn this upright position. I know the control Draco seems to have is just a veneer, but right now I just want to shatter it. His knee slides between my legs. Surely he can feel how much I want him right now. One of his hands releases its hold on my hair and goes in search of my breasts. Even through my shirt and bra it feels heavenly. My hands start to stray lower on his body…

And the doorbell rings…of course it does. Reluctantly we pull away from our kiss and look at each other. Draco sighs. I can't help but giggle. He grins at me and tickles my sides. I pull away, giggling harder.

"I'm glad at least one of us finds this amusing," he shakes his head at me while he straightens his clothes as much as he can. The small smile on his face tells me that he is just as amused as I am.

"Of course it is amusing. The first day we have the house really to ourselves is also the day that our company starts arriving. The first time we start anything, of course the doorbell will ring. No worries though, we can continue this…distraction…later," I wink at my love. I kiss his cheek while my hand feels the need to do something brazen like cup him. His expression is priceless as I straighten my own clothes and head for the door. The bell rings a second time before I get there.

"It's about bloody time. What were you two doing that it took you so long to get to the door?" one of our redheaded friends greets us.

"Like we don't know," his twin waggles his eyebrows at us suggestively.

"Well, if you knew, then why didn't you give us more time?" I don't miss a beat with my sweetest and most innocent look.

"Like anyone from Gryffindor would let anyone from Slytherin have any satisfaction. If you know what I mean," one of the twins ribs us. Draco looks like he might just kill them both right now and continue his very effective seduction.

ALICE

Jasper is desperately trying to get me to tell him anything that I know about how things are going to pan out. I love you sweetheart, but there is no way in hell that I am going to spoil this. The hard one though, is Edward. Of course it is Edward. He wants to know every little thing possible about his possible future with Sarah. Okay, I will admit that they are cute as hell together. If anyone deserves happiness in love, it is the two of them. Sure the Goblin King pops up in a sparkly, unexpected cloud every so often and Tanya is making a real nuisance of herself lately, but Edward and Sarah have gotten pretty serious, pretty fast. The thing is, Sarah is very loyal to Bella and Draco. She is just riddled with guilt over the whole being in love with her friends' enemy thing. It is so obvious that not even Emmett needs Jasper to tell him that. With my patchy visions about the outlook with the witches, I cannot be really sure but I think it will all pan out okay. We will all be good friends. I hope.

A/N: Thanks for reading! Review if you please. I did not name my cameos, but I bet you know who they are. While they may make other appearances because I love them a lot, the next time they appear will include names. So, who cares to guess who they are? If you can guess who the cameos are, the game will get a bit more challenging. Also, like the chapter?