Once again this is quite short, but I just want to get this story finished. Then I can concentrate on The Curse of Eternity, Achilles' Heel and Defenders of Anarchy. Plus it serves it's purpose. Hope you enjoy it ;)

Chapter Seventeen

Like Old Times

"Friends? Since when are we his friends?" Rosalie ranted as she paced. Hans had entered the room with the Elders of the Guild twenty minutes before and so far Rosalie had been on rant mode for ten minutes, ten minutes of silence almost killing her.

"Rosalie, he just wants to start again. He was raised to believe all Vampires are evil, you heard him. The Guild is his family, like you are mine. He can't help it." Edward argued, surprising Hermione and the rest of the Cullens. Rosalie spluttered in anger before sinking into Emmett's lap with a huff.

Hermione smiled. "Give him a chance, Rose. You did me." She requested. Rosalie's face softened and she sighed heavily. "Fine, fine. I'll give him one chance, but he blows it and he's dead." She growled. Hermione smiled and rushed to hug her almost sister. Rosalie couldn't help but smile too and return the embrace from the youngest Vampire.

The doors swung open and Hans stepped out, a smile on his face. "The Guild will see you now." He told them. Hermione made her way to him first, leading her soon to be family into the massive hall that served as the meeting room for the Guild.

The pillars were marble with hints of gold in them and the floor was a similar style. The walls were a pure white colour and windows let the light pour into the room. The eight Vampires began to sparkle as the light hit their marble like skin. The Guild gasped, having never really appreciated the sight that was the Vampire.

A tall man with white hair pulled into a ponytail stood from his seat in the middle of the other tables. "Welcome. My name is Michel Orderman. I am the current Head of the Guild until the time that Hans takes over, like his father did before him." He greeted, his voice carrying out.

Hermione bowed her head respectively, the others copying her gesture. Hermione was the leader for the moment as Lucius and Rodolphus wanted her. "Thank you for allowing us to see you. I am Hermione Granger and this is my family. This is my fiancé, Edward Cullen, my Father, Carlisle Cullen, and my Mother, Esme Cullen. Then there are my Sisters, Alice Cullen, and her husband, Jasper Hale, and Rosalie Hale, and her husband, Emmett Cullen." Hermione replied, each family member inclining their head as they were announced.

Michel raised an eyebrow. "Family? How can creatures like you survive as a family?" He asked, genuinely curious. "We are Animal Feeders, sir. The coven have been together so long, but I am new. I hope to spend my existence with this group of wonderful people." Hermione explained.

"You are new? How new?" Another council member called out. "I was turned in November. But upon awaking I discovered I was immune to human blood. I bitten by Edward to save my life when I was dying." The council gasped and muttering broke out amongst the room. Michel banged his gravel onto the desk and the room descended into hush.

"Tell me, Vampire, why you need our help." He ordered. Hermione nodded. "I am aware you have links and members here from both Wizarding and Muggle worlds, is that correct?" She began. Michel confirmed this and Hermione continued.

"Then you will be aware of the war between the Light side and Voldemort and his Deatheaters." A member gasped from off to the side. "You're Hermione Granger? The Hermione Granger. The war hero?" They asked in awe. Hermione smiled. "That is I." The Guild broke out in whispers and the Cullens were stunned at the fact Hermione appeared to be famous.

Hermione told her story and five minutes later she was done. Michel got to his feet once more. "We, as members of the Guild, find your intention honourable and have decided to help you. We shall began planning this evening." He told the large group before dismissing them.

Hermione laughed in delight as she left the hall and hugged Hans in thanks. She then kissed Edward deeply and joined her family in celebration. Hans smiled as he watched them, honoured to be considered a friend of Hermione's.

"I'm telling you that the Hunters need to be hidden, especially down wind!" Jasper hissed in anger as the Guild argued against him. "Jasper is right. If we do that, then we have the element of surprise on our side. The Vampires should be too cocky and that will be their downfall." Hans agreed. The elders discussed it for a moment before agreeing.

Hermione chuckled as she listened to the arguments. The large group fell silent and turned to look at her. "What? It's just like old times. You know, when we planned to fight Bellatrix and Victoria." She defended. Jasper shot her a wry smile before immersing himself back into Battle Plans. The time to fight was coming.

Please Read and Review. I might be able to get this done tonight. I don't think I'm going to sleep, I have a feeling I might have Nightmares, you know that feeling? I hate it. Anyway, Next Chapter: The Battle begins