Another Beginning
A/N - This Chapter is extra long since it's been a while since I updated...expect a new chapter up sooner than its taken this time! Twilight Hour will be updated tomorrow! enjoy
Chapter 14
"That's Fred and George's shop or used to be" sighed Harry sadly.
"What kind of shop did they run?" asked Esme although she had a really good idea already. She took snaps of the beautiful shop, the tall man wasn't moving, and the hat was stuck in mid air. The shop front was full of dust and muck like it had been abandoned for a very long time.
"A joke shop they loved it they actually started it with the money I gave them from the Tri-wizard tournament" replied Harry grinning softly as he remembered the first time he had entered the shop.
"These Blood pops are actually really good, I'm going to stock up on them for when I go back" said Jasper softly it would help his control so much better.
"That's a great idea!" beamed Alice happily seeing Jasper going back and looking better than ever. She hated how in pain he always looked around the humans. Now she saw him in school laughing and joking! Not one hint of pain in his features.
"You can have them ordered too" said Harry hyperly.
"What do you mean?" frowned Jasper.
"I mean they can send them to you via owl" said replied Harry.
"Can you come back in with me?" asked Jasper, this world was all so strange sure he was good at adapting but this world was still so weird. They walked around in cloaks that looked like dresses without cars and with very weird modes of transportation.
"Why don't we all go and order some?" asked Alice jumping up and down, she hadn't felt so hyper before…there must have been something in those blood pops! Perhaps sugar? The rest groaned at her enthusiastic response.
"I'm going to take some pictures" said Esme softly.
"I will go with her" said Carlisle "Get some for me." a small smile on his face his children hadn't gone this long without fighting for such a long time it was a great feeling. They fought sure and made up, but it had yet to happen since Harry had entered their lives. He wanted to see more of this world as well. It was so fascinating after all those years of believing he knew everything - and realising how wrong he was. There was a world beyond his own! And Carlisle was determined to learn everything he could about this world.
"Carlisle that marble place is a bank if you want you can change the money into Galleons" shouted Harry walking back into Honeydukes.
"This place is amazing Carlisle" remarked Esme watching children fly around on brooms, mothers shouting at their children to be careful everyone was so carefree and happy. Then she remembered why they were happy - and it had come at the expense of Harry nearly dying for them all.
"I wonder if they truly expected a child to defeat a monster while they cowered in their homes" said Carlisle looking around in slight disappointment.
"I hope not" said Esme just as disappointedly. She snapped a picture of Gringotts; this was a place she was going to paint that was for sure. The marble gleamed and sparkled the building looked so out of place in this mismatched cobbled street they called Diagon Alley.
Carlisle got surprisingly respectful looks from the Goblins as he converted some of his money into Galleons. He wasn't going away from here without buying a few good books. Maybe a few trinkets to remember this world by.
"Beautiful" gasped Esme not even turning her nose up at the ugly goblins. To her it was just amazing to see them; to her they had been nothing but fairytale creatures. To think if Carlisle hadn't saved her she wouldn't be enjoying this world right now.
"Mesmerising" mumbled Carlisle he couldn't see a speck of dust anywhere.
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"Can we have five boxes delivered to the states?" asked Harry confidently. He already had two boxes in his hands one box had big ones and the other had smaller ones.
"We can have them Portkey'd to you're home" said the old woman kindly.
"That would be fantastic" beamed Harry happily, writing down Carlisle's name and address down on the information sheet. He put down his key number for them to take the money from his account.
"Thank you" said Jasper kindly.
"You're welcome dear" she said softly, she knew what they were and also knew the significance of their eye colour. She had nothing but respect for them. For that she actually brought out another box of the blood pops and handed them over free of charge. Protesting didn't get them anywhere eventually they gave up and took them; another round of thanks the vampires left the premises.
"Let's go to Gringotts I don't want to keep using my key just in case" said Harry he wanted no one to know he was here until Dumbledore was called before the Wizengamont to be punished for his deeds.
"Let's go then" said Jasper, withholding a gasp as Harry effortlessly shrunk the blood pops and put them in his pocket. It still surprised them all no matter how many months went by. They hoped they would get used to it, but it wasn't something you should get used to. Magic was a wonderful thing that should always be admired.
"Did you get everything you wanted?" asked Harry when he saw Carlisle and Esme coming out of Gringotts.
"I did indeed" said Carlisle awe still clear in his voice.
"I'm going to get some money I'll be out in a minute" grinned Harry happily going in.
The younger Cullen's all followed him in, wanting to see what had made their 'Father' so awed. They were pretty much speechless themselves they didn't even need to ask Harry what they were - as it was pretty damn obvious.
"I always thought they were tales" gasped Rosalie too surprised to screw her face up in disgust.
"I think it may have been Squibs or Muggle Born witches who wrote those tales. They are pretty much true to the saying; they are nasty little buggers - especially if someone is trying to steal money from their banks. Do you know they have a dragon down there" smirked Harry pointing down to the very bowls of Gringotts where the vaults full of bulging money lay.
"A Dragon?" gasped Alice in astonishment.
"Yeah there's books on them with pictures of real dragons you could get one if you like" smiled Harry handing his key over, the Goblin gasped and his eyes went straight to the tell all sign that it was Harry Potter - the famous lightening bolt scar usually hidden behind the bangs of messy hair Harry usually supported.
"I must get one!" Squealed Alice happily.
"Mr. Potter you have come back at last" beamed the Goblin.
"Keep this between us Griphook no one; never mind Dumbledore must know I am here" said Harry sternly.
"We keep all contact confidential here at Gringotts how may I help you?" replied Griphook.
"I'd like to take money out of my vault, five thousand galleons and twenty thousand Dollars" said Harry quietly.
"No problem, can I have you're key?" asked Griphook.
"I've not seen it in years…Dumbledore always got me my stuff" said Harry looking slightly embarrassed.
"No problem just sign this" said Griphook, Harry looked it over and it was just permission to recall his keys with magic. He signed it and Griphook clicked his fingers and keys magically appeared on the counter.
"Here you are Mr. Potter" said Griphook very quietly knowing the teen would hear him being a vampire.
Harry slid over a key he recognized from his first year when Hagrid took him. Someone else he missed dearly, he just hoped Hagrid liked him after what he was going to do with Dumbledore. For some ungoggly reason Hagrid was loyal to Dumbledore - perhaps when he realizes what he had done he would forgive him. He also swore he would make sure Hagrid had his wand back, or well at least allowed to buy a new one. He now remembered everything with a clarity he hadn't before - so he remembered the conversation he had with Hagrid about his wand.
The money was handed over, along with a dragon hide wallet, with his initials on it. He was told his father had made it for him, and it was put into the vault along with everything else people had managed to salvage from Godric's Hollow.
"Thank you" said Harry he was thankful for Jasper who calmed him down. His parents always made him overly emotional but he had always been able to handle it. Knowing them a little better thanks to the portrait had made him feel even more emotional.
"Come on then" grinned Alice trying to get the good mood back. Which she did, Harry smiled softly and agreed together they left Gringotts. Harry had put the money away and also the keys from his vaults. He had gotten Griphook to give him a summary for every vault he had which the Goblin gladly did.
They went into the other shops, buying a variety of different things, but the most bought was books. It wasn't just Carlisle they were all buying different books. Alice mostly picked the animal books, Jasper the history books as usual, Edward picked a few different ones but Carlisle bought two or three from every section.
"Don't buy that" said Harry coming up behind Carlisle.
"Why not? I want to see how he managed to defeat a werewolf" said Carlisle frowning.
"He didn't, he was a fraud who befriended the man who really did then Obliviated him…told the story in his own way which is a load of bull. I should know I had him for an entire year…he tried to Obliviate me and my best friend Ron but the spell rebounded on him and he's in St. Mungo's" grinned Harry.
"I see" said Carlisle sliding the book into place, reminding himself to stay clear of Gilderoy Lockhart's books.
It wasn't long before they were back in Potter Manor, now that Harry knew what it looked like he could apparate them back.
"Harry sir your Wheezy is awake" said Dobby softly.
"Thanks Dobby have you given him something to eat?" asked Harry already making his way up the rest trailing behind him.
"Yes sir" said Dobby before popping away.
"Harry?" whispered Ron looking faint.
"Hey Ron, how are you feeling?" asked Harry sitting down at the bottom of his bed.
"I'm much better…I never thought you would come…I was so sure you believed us dead…despite what Mione said" whispered Ron he couldn't raise his voice because when he did it hurt too much.
"I did I only came to Azkaban to get Severus and Draco" said Harry "I got more than I bargained for…and Dumbledore has bitten off more than he can chew" Harry ended in a snarl.
Ron would have been petrified and confused if not for the fact he knew why Harry was so angry. Everyone had known not to mess with Harry's friends in school, they could do what they liked to Harry but Ron, Hermione, Neville, Fred, George and Luna were to be left alone. Cho had learned that the hard way, she had been flicking food at Luna at the Ravenclaw table. Harry had gone crazy, levitating the potatoes and strawberry ice cream he had flung it directly at her. He hadn't bothered that he got detention for three weeks for it. No one had bothered Luna after that, the leaving feast Luna was with them for no one had stolen her things for once in her entire time at being at Hogwarts.
"I want to help" demanded Ron, who began coughing and wheezing at the sharp pains in his throat.
"Don't hurt yourself, and of course I'll let you help" soothed Harry.
"Who are all these Vampires?" asked Ron quietly.
"This is my extended family, Carlisle, Esme, Rosalie, Emmett, Jasper, Alice and Edward" smiled Harry proudly. "They are couples yes before you ask" grinned Harry he could always predict what Ron was going to say.
"Did Dumbledore have you turned?" asked Ron his eyes were cold and hard - it hurt Harry to see this but realized Azkaban couldn't have been kind to his best friend.
"No, I defeated Voldemort, but a Death Eater got me with a cutting curse I apparated myself to America…outside the Cullen's house they turned me so I didn't die" said Harry softly.
Ron grinned when he heard Harry say he had defeated Voldemort. He had always known and believed Harry could do it. If for no other reason to avenge his parents and keep his friends safe.
"Good for you mate!" smirked Ron before turning to the Cullen's "And thank you without you none of this would be possible" his voice showing his gratefulness and seriousness.
"You're welcome" smiled Carlisle still standing with Esme wrapped in his arms.
"Here is something to eat Wheezy" said Dobby coming in with another bowl of soup for him.
"Dobby I just ate" groaned Ron, Harry had to stop himself laughing it was the first time he had seen Ron turn down food. It was almost as if he had ended up in an alternative reality.
"Are you alright about me being a vampire?" asked Harry insecurely.
"Of course! It doesn't bother me" said Ron honestly.
"What about everything you said in third year…" said Harry looking slightly confused.
"I was thirteen Harry!" said Ron with exasperation deep within his voice…and he hadn't been sent to Azkaban by the so called Leader of the light side and betrayed by most of his family.
"Oh ok" said Harry relieved.
"Did the Weasley's survive?" asked Ron looking ready to kill.
The Cullen's looked confused.
"They haven't been seen from since I thought you had all died…I'm so sorry Ron" said Harry sadly.
"What did we miss?" frowned Carlisle.
"My parents and older brothers took a Portkey they had sad looks on their faces…which I only understood when I was Portkey'd to Azkaban" said Ron angrily.
Esme gasped her shoulders were heaving as if she was really crying. However, tears refused to come; it hurt her to think that someone could betray their own blood that way. She could never imagine doing anything of the sort...she hated the fact that people could do that had children and the ones who wouldnt couldnt have children.
"I'll help you get revenge if you want" said Rosalie angrily.
"Good" smirked Ron evilly. He ate the soup slowly as his stomach started to get used to real proper food for once in years.
Harry hadn't been happier in years; his best friends were getting on well with his family. Harry hugged Rosalie when Ron finally succumbed to sleep. Whispering a quiet thank you, he knew she didn't like getting attached to humans - but she was doing it for him. If she could blush this would be the one time she would be. She hugged him back, glad that her efforts were being noticed.
"I'm proud of you" whispered Emmett hugging her from behind.
She beamed slightly upon seeing the approval on her families face, she wasn't used to so much positive attention and she found she rather liked it. Perhaps she should be nicer to people - if it made her family happier that's all she wanted.
Again Harry was changing the Cullen family without realizing it Carlisle was thinking the same thing Edward nodded his head along with Carlisle upon hearing his thoughts. The two shared secret smiles before going their own ways.
What did you think of that? will everyone be ok with him being a vampire? what kind of revenge will i have on Dumbledore? or will I get straight to the point and have him arrested? will he recieve the dementors kiss right there? or Azkaban for life? or only be put on house arrest for defeating Grindelwald? or Azkaban then soul sucked out? R&R plz