A/N: Hello My faithful readers! I'm so sorry it has been a long time since I wrote, but with the good news is: I'm back and can right as much as I want; bad news is: I most likely have permanent hip injury. Anyways I'll probably be writing a lot more now, because I have nothing better to do at this present moment. So how about enough of my jibber jabber, and I get on with where I left off, yeah?
The Wizarding Tent:
It was an extremely exhausted Harry and a very excited group of kids who were sitting in the Living Room. Lily was in her father's arms as Teddy and James hovered over his shoulders, their need to protect her was strong after they witnessed what her nightmares did to her once again. Rose was sitting on the chair opposite but her gaze was vigilant as well and she flinched every time Lily flinched.
This was how the Cullen's and the Wolves found them, they had frozen as soon as everyone stepped into the room. The Cullen's had frozen because they could smell the amount of blood that was still lying around the house, and could see the bandaged red head on Harry's lap. The wolves froze because they could see the tense muscles in all the children and Harry's defeated face. They didn't know what to do before Emily quietly walked into the kitchen and put her plates on the counter before going over to Harry.
"Hey Harry..." She tried talking to him, but it wasn't getting his attention, but as she reached out to grab his shoulder, his son grabbed her arm.
"I wouldn't do that, ma'am. He's likely to attack, if he is startled. Let me grab Lily first, and get his attention." James moved in front of his dad and was met with the resistance of the power of his father, before fighting his way through it and grabbing hold of Lily. "Dad. The guests are here."
Harry's head shot up quickly, and he looked surprised—and somewhat downtrodden. He noticed the blood and his wand was out, cleaning it all up and then enlarging the kitchen table. He looked exhausted, and the inhabitants of the house were worried about the way he was shaking slightly. They followed him over to the kitchen table and watched as he started organizing the foods and drinks, as he brought his own meal to the table as well.
James and Teddy were holding a still sleeping Lily, as Rose stood in front of them. She was keeping an eye on the new company. She, like everyone else in the family, had gone through the war but remained relatively safe. James had scarring on his legs and side, from spells that were intended to do worse. And Teddy suffered emotional trauma. Having been orphaned early on in his life.
"What the hell was I thinking? Not paying attention to the entrance of the Wizard Tent?! I'm a bloody fool and my family could have been hurt had it been someone of the unfriendly sort." Harry thought as he quickly started to prepare the table for guests. "James wake Lily up. She needs to eat. Rose, wake up 'Mione and Luna. Teddy, please awaken Neville."
Harry then turned to the guests. And smiled sheepishly and slightly blushed, "I apologize for forgetting my manners. Vampires to the right side of the table. Wolves to the left. My family will be center, and the Elders shall be joining us as well." He waved at the table and smiled when the scent of all the delicious foods made itself known.
He was slightly amused as everyone moved to their seats intently. He had helped his baby girl into her seat, before turning to watch the hallway intently and was pleased to see his family was starting to come from their bedrooms. Each looking worse than they usually did.
'Mione walked over to Harry and gave him a soft kiss on the cheek before heading to the table silently. Her eyes were bloodshot, the bags under her eyes looked like bruises, and her movements were shakier this morning. "Thank you all for coming back. I'm glad our history didn't scare you all away."
The table chuckled at her but frowned slightly when they realized she was serious. Before any of them could say anything though, the enigmatic Luna came bouncing in. Though her smile was, her eyes showed the terrors that she had dreamt about the night before. Her hands constantly dropping to her stomach to assure herself that the baby was healthy and safe. Everyone seemed to have an unspoken agreement not to mention anything.
And finally, the last adult member of his family came out of his and Luna's room. He frowned at his best mate, and was extremely worried when Neville walked right past everyone to sit in the seat beside Lily. He had sat down roughly and his eyes were hard, but they were bloodshot and the bags were large. He was checking Lily over and was constantly watching his wife's patterns. His eyes had continued to harden into a cold mask.
The table was unsettled and tense watching the newly arrived adults. They looked worse for wear. And they wished that they would get better soon, but knew it would take a long time for anyone to heal even marginally. Harry puckered up his Gryffindor courage and spoke soft but loudly, "Now to the main event for breakfast. On the vamp side, there is some rare meats—from mountain lion and deer, there are blood pops—artificial human and organic animal blood made them, and animal blood wine. For the wolves and humans—everything else."
Everyone had made their plates and for a few minutes there was complete silence, until one of the wolves had laughed at the sight of Seth Clearwater shoveling food down his throat faster than the vampires were the blood laced foods.
That noise had broken the ice and soon everyone was in their own little bubbles talking. Gone were the war hardened wizards, and in their places, were little kids and young adults here were carefree now. It was a sight to behold and many were pleased to see it.
Lily, despite her injuries, started a food fight with James and Teddy. Rose was watching them before joining in unknown, she had caught the boys in the backs of their heads with some food. Their expressions were enough to break Hermione's no-nonsense face and she had started laughing loudly.
Neville, Carlisle, and Sue were all talking about healing, medicines, and science. Something all of them had in common. Billy, Harry, Jacob and Sam were telling stories of some of their more happier adventures in life and chuckling every now-and-then, mostly at Harry's expense.
Leah and Seth were having an eating competition with Paul as their judge. Embry and Jared were filling their plates up with foods as they finished what was on their plates. Jasper and Emmett were joyfully watching their mates drink as much as they could. Everyone was in high spirits.
Renesmee was looking at Luna like she was going crazy, because she was speaking of her nargles again, but she found it quite amusing and enjoyed the lilt to her voice. She could imagine what kind of child and teen Luna had been, and she loved the image she got.
The other wolves in attendance and their imprints were all on the outskirts of conversations going on around them or cheering on the competitions. They were all so happy and full of hope, actual happiness and hopefulness.
This continued late into the morning, and ended right after lunch. Nobody could say they were hungry, because, to be honest, they were all stuffed. It was a happy group that went into the living room. "Daddy?"
Harry looked up his son, and smiled, "Yes, James?"
"Can we go outside? Us kids I mean." James looked slightly shy, but that countenance was overridden with pure joy when Harry's head bobbed up and down slightly. We'll make sure she doesn't over exert herself dad. But we will have fun." He smirked and then shouted for them to go outside.
Carlisle felt the mood slightly simmer down and knew it was time to speak of important matters. "Harry… The Cullen Family will stand by your side and hope to one-day help bring your family back to what it could be, and will be." His proud posture as he looked at all his "family" was enough to make Harry stand and walk over to them first.
He wrapped his arms around the women, hugging them tightly and then shaking the men's hands. "I appreciate the help, Carlisle. Your pride in your family, is very well placed. My family will be hard to get used to and yet, you all are willing to help."
He stepped back and walked back to his seat beside 'Mione. Sam and Jake whispered to each other before looking at Leah and nodding. Jake called Leah over and talked to her for moment before she nodded slightly.
"On behalf of the…" Leah's voice had stopped immediately after she had looked the family in front of her. Her eyes had finally met Harry's bright emerald green eyes and she felt as if he was the reason she was alive, the reason for her existence. Harry's magic had recognized the bond instantly, and forged and applied its own bond between the two. While they didn't act on it they knew it was there. They understood as one word came to both their minds, "Soulmate!" Leah's eyes immediately shifted to the ground and then she looked directly at Harry. "I will do everything within my power to protect you and your children, and your family! And then packs will stand behind this decision."
Everyone had felt Harry's magic build and flow around the two of them, they also knew what happened. Harry's magic chose his mate, as Leah's wolf chose hers. They knew without a doubt that they would be save from any harm caused to them. And that Harry would be on his road to healing.
A/N: Okay soooo, when I get to it, I need to choose imprints or mates for the five children.
CHILDREN:
Alice Amelya Longbottom (Luna's daughter)— unborn
Lily Potter (twin of James Potter)—10 years old
James Potter (twin of Lily Potter)—10 years old
Edward "Teddy" Lupin (surrogate son; werewolf & Metamorphmagus)—13 years old
Rose Weasley-Granger (Hermione's daughter)—9 years old
POSSIBLE IMPRINTS/MATES:
Jason Atteara (youngest Atteara sibling)- Shapeshifter
Zander Call (twin Call)- Shapeshifter
Jayden Cameron (older Cameron)- Shapeshifter
Sarabella Black (Black's last triplet)- Hybrid/Shapeshifter
Kacey Atteara (twin Atteara)- Shapeshifter
Evelyn Call (twin Call)- Shapeshifter
Victoria Lahote (young twin Lahote)- Shapeshifter
Haylee Atteara (twin Atteara)- Shapeshifter
Catrina Lahote (young twin Lahote)- Shapeshifter
Lola Birchwood (youngest Birchwood)- Shapeshifter
Maddison Birchwood (oldest Birchwood)- Shapeshifter
Maliyah Cameron (younger Cameron)- Shapeshifter
Levi Uley (youngest Uley son)- Shapeshifter
Sam Uley Jr. (oldest Uley son)- Shapeshifter
Nahuel Defreeze (nephew)- Hybrid
Huilen Defreeze (aunt)- Vampire
Tanya Denali (cousin to Cullens)- Vampire