Shades of Ebony
Secrets
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Chapter 5
I
awoke the next morning hungry, very hungry.
With a groan I rolled out of bed.
My hair was an absolute mess and as I began to brush it out, forgetting
I was sharing a room, I heard a gasp.
Immediately I stopped, looking over at her.
“You’re
an elf!” She said excitedly.
I
scowled, “What?”
She
had seen, “Damn it.” I hissed, “Pansy, you can’t tell anyone.” I said
menacingly, “Understand?”
before. My father’s told me about Dark
Elves before but I’ve never met a real elf.” She rambled on then suddenly
stopped, “I should have known with a last name like DeNan.
I
sighed, “Pansy, shut up. I have a really
bad headache and I’m hungry, let’s go get some breakfast and whatever you do,
keep your mouth shut about this.” I quickly finished brushing my hair, pulling
it back into a braid that covered my ears and getting dressed.
stopped us.
“Miss
DeNan I need to speak with you for a moment, please come
with me.” He said, smiling welcomingly, his eyes twinkling.
“Excuse
me sir but might I get something to eat first?
I’m awfully hungry.” I said sweetly.
He
smiled, “We’ll have the elves bring you something.” He said, leading me towards
his office.
With
a sigh I went with him, not seeing any other choice, “What is this about?” I
asked as we walked into his office, the password had been ‘gummy bears’.
“I’ve
noticed something odd going on. Do you
know what I speak of?”
I
raised an eyebrow, “I can’t say that I do.
Perhaps if you would explain to me what you think is going on I can give
you a proper answer.”
“I
believe you know exactly what I’m talking about.” He said waving his wand.
I
felt the charm my father used to disguise me disappear, “How dare you.” I
hissed angrily.
“I
wasn’t expecting that exactly.” He said calmly, “So what are we to do about
this?”
“Put
my father’s charm back on and let me get some breakfast.
to remain calm.
“I
will not have you removed from the school Miss DeNan.
for. From what I understand Dark Elves
are taught magic while at home.”
“The
reason I am here is my own. Don’t worry;
I won’t harm any of your students. I’m
not evil.” I replied, trying to remain calm, “I’m not some evil creature, Dark
Elves are not foul evil creatures who murder and kill.”
He
looked almost shocked at my words but quickly hid his reaction, “I
The prejudices against your kind run deep.
out.” He said before casting a charm, attempting to make me appear human, of
course my ears still showed, “Your ears will have to be kept hidden.”
“I
know that.” I snapped, “I was doing a very good job of it before you pulled me
aside.” I took a deep breath, “It would not be good for you to reveal this or
to attempt to hold it over me. We do not
take kindly to threats, especially my family.” I said before walking out of the
office.
Quickly
I made my way down to the Great Hall; I didn’t have much time to eat before our
first lesson. Draco and Harry were
waiting for me at the Slytherin table and I joined them, getting myself some
food quickly.
“What
happened?” Draco asked as I began to eat.
Harry
raised an eyebrow, “What he’d do?”
“He’s
a manipulative old coot who doesn’t know when to keep his nose out of personal
business.” I said, finishing up my breakfast, “Let’s get to class, we’re going
to be late.” I said, getting up and grabbing my bag, slinging it over my
shoulder.
Together
the three of us made our way to our first class of the year, Transfiguration
with the Gryffindors. The three of them
weren’t looking forward to sharing their classes with them; it wasn’t the best
pairing, Slytherin and Gryffindor. I
began to wonder what Dumbledore was thinking, putting rival houses together for
classes. They barely made it to class in
time, taking their seats quickly. Their
teacher wasn’t there, just a cat sitting on the desk.
cat transformed, showing its true identity as their teacher.
incident until that evening in the common room.
It hadn’t even been a day yet and Pansy had told Millicent.
Slytherins except for Harry and Draco.
One
of the older Slytherin stopped me on my way in, pushing my hair back from my
ears before I could react, “It’s true, you are an elf.” He said in awe.
I
narrowed my eyes angrily and punched him, “Don’t touch me.” I hissed, looking
at Pansy, “You.” I growled lowly, “You broke your promise.” I said pointing at
her, I was going to make her suffer, “You’re going to pay for betraying me,
if they knew what I was, I was angry.
Erebus, how did he get in here? I froze,
“Calm yourself.” He ordered.
“But
she…” I started, looking back at him.
He
narrowed his eyes, “I don’t care what she did, you
will not retaliate.”
The
other Slytherin looked shocked at Erebus’ sudden appearance, “You will meet
with me tonight to discuss this Kerenza.” He said before walking away.
I
swallowed hard, not looking forward to it, “Who was that?” Draco asked, “And
how did he get in here.”
“His
name is Erebus and he has his ways.” I whispered, glaring at Pansy, “You were
lucky this time. You can count on paying
for this Parkinson.” I looked around the room, “Should any of you reveal this I
will find out and you will pay, am I understood.” I hi ici icily before turning
on my heels and walking out.
An
hour later I found myself by the lake waiting for Erebus.
composure. Erebus didn’t come alone,
Aramil was with him. Now I knew I was in
trouble. The moment they were close
enough my father removed the glamour, I was now my normal Dark Elf self.
“I’m
disappointed.” Aramil said, looking into my eyes steadily.
“I
know father but she…” I started but he cut me off.
“I
do not care what she did; only what you did.
You will remember our credo.
Every niyou you will repeat it, just like you did when you were
younger. You will remember what it means
to be a DeNan.” He said sternly.
I
bowed my head, “Yes father.” I whispered, “I’m sorry for losing my composure,
it won’t happen again.”
“See
to it that it doesn’t. I don’t want to
have to come here again. I look forward
to seeing you over the holidays.” He said with a smile, “Be good and don’t
forget what I told you to do.” He said before replacing the glamour.
I
gave him a quick hug, “Thank you father.” I said with a small smile, “I love
you.”
He
stroked my hair, “I love you too little one.
Now get back to your room.”
I
nodded and ran back to the castle, returning to the dungeons and the Common
Room. Harry and Draco were sitting on
the couch when I entered; they looked up at me, “Hey Kerenza.” Harry said with
a smile.
I
smiled back, “Hey.”
“Can
we talk to you for a minute, in private?” Draco asked.
I
blinked, “Of course.” I said, “Your room or mine?”
I
smiled and followed them to their room, “Were you ever going to tell us you
were an elf?” Harry asked once we were inside.
I
sighed, “I would have but my father told me to keep it a secret.
the rest but you have to promise me, swear to me, that you won’t tell a single
soul.”
They
both nodded, “We swear it.”
“I’m
not just an elf, I’m a Dark Elf. I can’t
remove the glamour, well, I could but I wouldn’t be able to put it back up so
I’m not going to.” I said with a sigh.
“Does
anyone else know?” Draco asked.
“Just
Dumbledore but that’s because he removed the glamour.
out, why, I have no idea.” I paused, “I trust you guys, maybe I shouldn’t but I
do.”
“Don’t
worry, I swear to you that we’ll keep you’re secret, you’re our friend.
telling.” Draco smiled wickedly, “We should get some sleep and it’s getting
late.”
I
nodded and returned to my room, changing quickly.
afraid of what I would do, “I won’t do anything to you, yet.
you.” I said, curling up in bed.
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