Revolution Song

Darling Jaydin:

I wonder every day to your health, my dear. I hope that you are well and without melancholy. I am well and have begun my education at Hogwarts once again.

Even though Hogwarts is the best magical institution in Britain and one of the best in the world, there are still parts of the school that are lacking. I know that I am only twelve and thus according to Wizarding Law I am not able to learn certain magics but there are some subjects here that I learned when I was just a babe. That is a problem with introducing Muggleborn children into Hogwarts. The Muggleborn Granger does not understand that I dislike her because you learn Magical Theory at home, and the Magical Theory that we learn here is severely lacking. She also acts as if we are equals. She thinks that the only reason I feel superiority towards her is because I am a Pureblood, but I am the heir of the Duke! There is no one that is of higher rank in the Mirror Court than I, and the Muggleborns do not realize that I deserve respect.

The Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, hired an absolute fraud to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts, dear. Headmaster Dumbledore is the Lord of the Light but he is absolutely barmy! He hired Gilderoy Lockhart to teach. Now I do not know if you have read his books and if you have not, don’t. They are completely worthless. According to Father there is something fishy about his authorship as well.

You also would not believe what happened on the first day back! Harry Potter, the halfblood Boy-Who-Lived, and his pathetic sidekick Weasley, somehow thought that it was a good idea to steal Weasley’s flying car and fly it to Hogwarts. Well they were seen and it was reported in the Daily Prophet, Severus was infuriated! Severus risks a lot to keep Potter safe and for him to risk his life like that made Severus so angry. He is the Saviour; he needs to think more about his own life. Weasley broke his wand, and his mother sent him a Howler, Mrs. Weasley can sure scream, she sounds like a banshee.

I am sorry that this was the first time that I could correspond with you, Jaydin. The beginning of Hogwarts is always intense, especially because I have to establish my dominance over the First Years who think that just because they have left their parents means that they have left the influence of the Court. I have missed our discussions Jaydin and I await the summer so that we can dance again. I have enclosed a small token of my affection for you. I am the highest member of the Slytherin House; therefore, I hope that you accept this.

In Deepest Affection,

Draconis Malfoy

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Dearest Draconis:

My health is well, I have been beset with a slight cough since you have seen me last but I begin to recover. I have continued my education in certain subjects, which I will tell you about later.

I understand why you would be opposed to ignorant Muggleborns from entering Hogwarts but you do believe that they deserve to be educated in the manner that is best for the entire Wizarding World, do you not? I have been, unfortunately, exposed to the Muggle world and I will say that if our worlds are exposed it will be the deaths of us all. On the other hand, the Muggles have made advances in fields that are admirable and that I would argue that the Wizarding World should adopt. I do apologize that the foolish Muggleborns do not show you the proper respect that you deserve. I do know that the Muggles do not have the Court in their world, except amongst the elite of the elite. Do the Muggleborns have any other affect on the education at Hogwarts, dearest?

This Lord of the Light seems highly suspicious. Why would he hire a completely incompetent person to teach one of the most important subjects offered at Hogwarts? If children do not learn how to defend themselves then they only become cannon fodder. Magic is dangerous thus, it is important to learn how to defend against it.

I am sorry that Marquees Snape was so incited by the actions of Mister Potter. I hope that he is well after his ordeal. One does have to wonder if there was a reason that Mister Potter did not ride the train with the rest of Hogwarts. I do not know Mister Potter, besides of course knowing that he is the Boy-Who-Lived, an atrocious title if I do say so myself, do you feel inclined to tell me more about him?

It is so lonely learning by myself. I wish that I could be with you at Hogwarts. Your letter tells me more about what is going on in the Outside than anything else. I do not get to be myself around people and that makes me depressed. Currently I am learning about the basics of Martial Arts, you should investigate it, it is invigorating. I am exhausted by it but it is something that I must learn. It is part of my training in Defense Against the Dark Arts. I am also investigating certain aspects of Potions Creation but even though I enjoy Potions, I am not very good at it, I do not have a strong enough grasp on the theory, I believe. In addition, I am studying Anatomy and Physiology as the first part of my Healers training, it is going well.

I am sure that you established your Dominance beautifully Draconis. The Court is ever present, but they are just children, they will realize it soon enough and when they do, they will submit as is only proper.

I want to thank you for the beautiful pendent that you have gifted to me. I hold it close to my heart. As you give me a gift, I shall give one to you.

You hold my heart,

Jaydin Shari

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Darling Jaydin:

I hope that you are feeling better than when you wrote me last. You received my package did you not? I do not wish for you to be harmed by anything, much less an illness that can be combated.

I do believe that they should be allowed to be educated but Hogwarts used to be one of the best institutions on earth and the Muggleborns sully it with their ignorance. What things to you believe the Wizarding World should adopt, Jaydin? There must be so few things that they Muggles have innovated. Did you know that there are not classes for the Gifted? Those that have the Sight are maligned. There are no provisions made for children who miss classes during their Inheritances or for those beset by their Inheritances during the school year. There are no opportunities given to those who have an Endowed Mastery and those who have Creature Inheritances are ignored or prosecuted against. The Pureblood Rituals of Old are ignored at Hogwarts, replaced with Muggleborn Christian holidays. I apologize for confronting you with my burden but it is hard to sit back and take this attack on our beloved culture.

I do not know why the Lord of the Light would make us vulnerable like he is. The professor last year was possessed by the Dark Lord and almost killed Potter. I had my first lesson with Professor Lockhart and he had us take a test about himself, not even about his books! Then he had us deal with Cornish pixies. I do not understand him. The Purebloods will not become vulnerable to lack of education that exists in Hogwarts because we have access to our parents and Tutors. It will be the Muggleborns that will be affected.

The only reason that Mister Potter decided not to ride the train, was to show his superiority towards the rest of the population. He is a spoiled child who does not take his education seriously. He does not know the answers to the most basic questions. The only things that he is good at are Quidditch and Defense Against the Dark Arts. His sidekick Weasley tried to curse me! He wanted me to “Spew slugs,” but as the fool’s wand is broken, it backfired and he started throwing up slugs instead.

Please do not feel depressed darling Jaydin. I will tell you any and all that you need to know. I am sorry that you cannot be yourself but I count the days until we meet again and you can shed your mask. I will investigate Martial Arts because you recommend it. Please do not exhaust yourself to much. There is a difference between pushing yourself and harming yourself, beloved.

Thank you so much for your embroidered handkerchief. I love that it is green with a black snake and your initials. I will treasure it always. I have attached a few books that may help you with Potions. If they do not please inform me.

My heart and soul is yours,

Draconis Malfoy

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Dearest Draconis:

I am much better thank you. The potions and entertainment that you sent me was lovely. It made me feel better instantly.

There are not classes for the Gifted? Really? How can that be? The Gift must be cultivated. In terms of things that we should adopt from the Muggles; did you know that they have a way to instantly communicate with each other. It is not limited to one’s home but is linked to a person. It is called a cell phone. They also have tools to write that are much more convenient then quills. They also have ways to travel, which while they are not as instant as most of our forms of transportation, also do not take any magical power to operate. They also have begun to study a form of science called Genetics and have found links between genes, which are passed down from your parents, and certain diseases or traits. Ravryn believes that the ability to use magic is genetic; therefore Muggleborns are what are called Mutations. She is going to study it further, of course. I do have a question though. Your father is the Duke; does he not have the power to institute change? I am always happy to attempt to lift some of your burden, so please continue to let me hear of any and all of your troubles and triumphs.

The Lord of the Light is going to only harm the Muggleborns. If the Lord of the Light does not teach them to defend themselves, then they will perish against their enemies. I also wonder if there have been any attempts to teach the Muggleborns our ways. You say that the Muggleborn girl Granger does not treat you with respect as is your due by being the heir of the Duke and the Lord of the Mirror Court, but have those responsible for her education taught her what you are?

It seems like you do not like the Mr. Potter. I did not realize that he acted in such a way. He did not know any of the most basic questions? What do you mean? I am sorry that he is such a spoilt child but I am sure that one day he will grow up. How dare Mr. Weasley attempt to attack you! Mr. Weasley is a Pureblood, is he not? Does he not respect that you are the Lord of the Mirror Court or even that you are a fellow Pureblood?

I will try my best not to harm myself but I have many responsibilities and my training is trying both on my body and my soul but of course those that train me are reluctant to allow me to rest. I am glad that you are pleased with my gift. It was one of my first attempts at embroidery. The books that you sent were indeed helpful. I am gaining a better grasp of theory from the books. I have not had much time to read them because of my training but I will read them as soon as possible so that I may return them to you.

You hold my heart,

Jaydin Shari

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Darling Jaydin,

I am glad that you are well again. I dislike being concerned over someone that I hold affection for. Please hold onto the books as long as you need to. I have read them extensively and my godfather has an Endowed Mastery in Potions.

I do not know how there is not classes for the Gifted. The only response that I can give is that those in power have lost track of their history. The headmaster has said repeatedly that he does not want the Muggleborns to feel discriminated against, as if it was our fault that the Muggleborns are not Gifted!

Ways to communicate can be improved upon in the wizarding world I acknowledge, but why would anyone want to be transported slowly? Father and Severus may be interested in hearing about these “genetics” if this is how Muggleborns are created then how are Squibs made?

I have asked father this many times. After all, he is the most powerful member of the Court that I have ever met. He has told me that the Board of Governors makes their decisions democratically and the other seats have been taken over by proxies that agree with Dumbledore. The Potter and the Weasley seats are firmly entrenched in the so-called Light, and the other two seats are names that have been lost to time and thus the Wizengamot has the power to appoint a person to those seats. Five of the members are also elected by the Wizengamot and the remaining two are appointed by the sitting Headmaster. Thus father is the only member of the Board that respects our ways.

I cannot believe that the Lord of the Light has not taught the Muggleborns our ways. I have to believe that they just choose to ignore our ways because otherwise their greatest defender is crippling for life. I response to your questions, Potter was asked a series of question in first year from Severus and he could not answer even one. He did not even know where a bezoar was found! In regards to the Weasleys they have lost their respect and pride as Purebloods long ago. You would not even know they were Dukes and Duchesses by the way that they act. They have not even claimed their rights for a long time. It is as if they have forgotten who they are or the place they held. That is why my family treats them with contempt. They have forgotten what it means to be Those of Blessed Name.

I do not mean to frighten you but I promised that I would keep you informed of the occurrences at Hogwarts. On All Hollow’s Eve Mrs. Norris, the Squib caretaker’s cat was petrified by something. It appears as if the Chamber of Secrets has been opened. Potter and his sidekicks were the first people at the location of the petrification. Of course, only the heir can open the Chamber so it is impossible that Potter performed the act. What is even worse is that no one even knew the story of the Chamber. Honestly, what are children taught at home? Then during the Slytherin v. Gryffindor Quidditch match, Potter was attacked by a rouge bludger and he still got the damn snitch. I apologize for my vulgar language but it is infuriating. After that, Lockhart managed to make all of the bones in Potter’s arm to disappear. Not that I like Potter but should the Light’s Golden Boy have more protection than that?

Jaydin please try and take care of yourself. I do not know what I would do if you were harmed. The handkerchief could not have been one of your first attempts! It was perfect. I am attempting to look for a gift that is beautiful as you are but it has been difficult but until then I will give you a gift that is slightly practical in nature.

My heart and soul are yours,

Draconis Malfoy

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Dearest Draconis,

I have read your letter and I know that you have told me not to fear for you but I find that I must. Isn’t Hogwarts supposed to be safe? How can you be safe when there is a creature petrifying things around you? I have sent you something that will hopefully protect you I know that it is not much but I must try. I thank you for the dagger, it reminds me of your power and your house. The snake carvings are very lovely. I enjoy practical gifts.

As I understand, while this is uncommon, even Muggleborns can be Gifted. Thus shouldn’t there be classes, especially for those who will not understand their Gifts?

Purebloods are closely related in order to maintain the purity of the bloodlines correct? If there is inbreeding then genes can be bred out or recessive genes, which can damage a person, can become dominant. This is why close marriages are forbidden by most Muggle governments. Thus if Muggleborns are mutations then there is nothing wrong with their bloodlines. Instead the most Gifted should be carefully married into some of the bloodlines.

I wish that I could do something to change the situation in the Board of Governors. Maybe when I come of age I can aid your father in changing the ways that only damage our society. Thank you for explaining how the Board of Governors works, I was not aware of this matter. I find it distressing that I am so ignorant of the workings of the wizarding world.

I am sorry about the Weasleys. I am sure that it is distressing to see those who were once so powerful act in a manner unbecoming of their station. All I can say is that when it is time, those who matter will remember what is important to them and to our world. I am sorry that Mister Potter was harmed. It is always sad to hear that someone was harmed when they should have been safe. His bones were vanished! That means that they had to be regrown completely. That would not have been a comfortable experience at all.

I will do my best to obey you my Dominant but it is hard. I believe that I shall have the opportunity to rest over the Yule recess but it depends on the whims of those who train me. It was indeed one of my first attempts, I thank you for admiring it. What do you desire for your Yuletide gift?

You hold my heart,

Jaydin Shari

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Darling Jaydin,

I thank you for my pendent, I sense the protection spells on it. May I ask what the significance of the panther is? Hogwarts is safe. I promise you that I will be a safe as possible. If you enjoy practical gifts please accept this.

Muggleborns can be Gifted. It is very unlikely but it is possible. In addition, it is hard to track the Muggleborn Gifted because they hide their Gifts as they do not know that it is something to be revered not feared or hidden away as if it was shameful.

That is a very interesting concept. I do not believe that it is something that will be popular in the wizarding world because maintaining the bloodlines is so very important but if I learn more about these genetics, I may understand your argument more.

Your words about the Weasleys give me hope. I do not know how wise that hope is but you give me hope nonetheless. Yes, I heard that the regrowing of bones was quite uncomfortable, and he could not be given anything because it would have interfered in the treatment.

More news for you. The Lord of the Light has begun a dueling club. This would have been marvelous except that he allowed that fool Lockhart teach it. Thankfully, he “allowed” Severus to assist. They had a small demonstration and of course, Severus was victorious. I was allowed to duel Potter, which Severus told me that he was going to arrange but he made me promise not to use any advanced spells on the imbecile. Severus had me conjure a snake and it turns out that Potter is a Parseltongue. If I did not hear it myself, I would have told anyone who said that to me to report to St. Mungo’s. One of the most revered Slytherin skills Gifted to Potter. Most people believe that he is the Heir of Slytherin, which is absolutely impossible. The Court would know if the Potter bloodline was strong enough to actually claim to be an heir to one of the Founders.

It pleases me when you call me your dominant. It shows that you are willing to submit to me even though you may not be able to. I enjoy the expression of your submission. The only thing that I desire for my Yuletide gift is to see you but as I know that it is impossible, especially because I am at Hogwarts this Yule, I wish only for a gift that reminds me of your presence and beauty. Please accept this gift, as well, for your Yuletide gift.

My heart and soul are yours,

Draconis Malfoy

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Dearest Draconis,

Thank you so much for the book. Ravryn and I have been pouring over it for days. A book on the workings of wizarding government has been most useful. You do not know do you? The panther and phoenix are the Shari charges.

I have attached all of the writings that Ravryn has made on the subject. She has asked for you to excuse the incoherency of her arguments as her research is only in its infancy. I always wish to give you hope and a ray of light as you are my light in the ever-oppressing darkness and my shade when the day is too bright and overbearing.

I am glad that the Lord of Light is beginning something that will help the Muggleborns in their ignorance. I am surprised to hear that Potter is a Parseltongue, I thought that the Families kept track of all of the Gifts for each bloodline?

I always desire to please you Draconis. I wish that I could submit to your glorious dominance more often. I know that you cannot see me but maybe this painting will suffice until we meet again? Do not worry, the person who painted this was thoroughly oblivated. I am most grateful for the claiming pin. I will wear it proudly as it shows your claim over me.

Yours in submission,

Jaydin Shari