20 - Elven Study and Slugs

Hogwarts:

Vena Pov:

I was so excited, I was about to teach my first class of the year and to top it off my first class was with second years of Gryffindor, Slytherin and of course Galad.

I was luckily able to pick the perfect classroom, Because Hogwarts had so many classrooms that aren't used, I was allowed to pick any empty classroom I wanted.

The Classroom had a large glass dome in the middle of the roof to let in a large amount of light into the classroom. I had a office connected from the back of the room as well.

The room had a large soft sliver mat down in front of my desk. The students desks were made to sit two each and we're made of a nice smooth white wood.

I had just finished putting up different posters and decorations around the room, when I heard a knock on the door.

I thought it was strange as my class still had a few minutes before the students should arrive.

Before I could go over and open the door, the door opened only the reveal someone who almost completely ruined my excellent mood.

Lockhart: "Ah Professor Vardo it's a pleasure as much it is for you, to see you.

I see that you have.... (He looks around the room) decorated... It's very nice."

I smiled politely then tanked him.

Vena: "Thank you, I do hope the students will like it. Oh I just can't wait, it will be the first time I've taught in a school."

Lockhart: "Well I know all about teaching, if you need any points I can show you the right way to teach. That reminds me what subject is it you teach again?"

Vena: "Elven Study, it's all about my.." before I could finish he cut me off.

Lockhart: "Ah yes, Elves small little creatures aren't they, House elves are you he same. Little devilish things. I've battled dozens in the past." He said full of confidence, like everyone had to believe what he said.

I was completely disgusted, not only did he insult myself but even my entire race. He said all of that like it was a fact. And even if it was true that he fought my people, he would not be around today if that was the case.

Vena: "Mr. Lockhart the Elven race are not a bunch of creatures, we are not evil and we are not house Elfs."

Lockhart looked shocked.

Lockhart: "What do you mean?"

Vena: "I am infact a member of the Elven race, a race are that predates the humans. I'll have you know if you said this to any other elf they would turn you to dust on the spot. Now if you don't mind I have to get ready for my class."

It was as if realisation had given him a kick in the groin and he became aware of what he had said. But instead of apologizing he brushed it of with a smile before leaving.

Lockhart: "Ah well yes I meant a different race not the Elves, a common mistake... well I'll leave you then."

Lockhart left in a hurry like he had something to do but I could see it, he was a massive coward.

I went back to setting up the class by placing pieces of paper on the desks for the activity for today.

Soon after my students started to arrive and sit down at the desks, After everyone had arrived I began the lesson.

Vena: "Hello class and welcome to Elven Study. Here you will be learning quite a few things this year, so let's get started.

I am Mis. Vena Vardo of the Grand High Elves Clan, Now before we start the lesson do any of you have any questions?

(Hermione raised her hand.)

Yes mis Granger?"

Hermione: "Professor what do you mean by Grand High Elves Clan? are their different groups in the Elven race?" Hermione asked confused.

I smiled before answering.

Vena: "Why yes, The Elven race is split up between different types of Elves, they have gone on to make clans under the royal family. Each Clan has a responsible that they must for fill or they will be punished by the ancestors and Royal family or gardens.

The best example of this is in this very classroom. Myself and my son are members of the Vardo family which is part of the Grand High Elves Clan, Then we have mis Calen Amakir who is a member of the avariel or strong wind Clan.

Mis Sylvia Amaadon is part of the Moon Elves Frozen Water Clan. Each and every Clan has different roles and responsibilities, Clans can be made up of different families.

For example my Clan is made up of 12 different families each with a certain role or responsibility."

Now are there any other questions?" No one had anymore questions, so I went on and started the lesson.

Vena: "Now for our first lesson, we will all be doing something fun then we will do some learning.

Now we everyone break into groups of 2,after that you will all need to send one of your group members to me to grabbed 1 of these.. (I grabbed I took out Enough boxes for every group) these boxes contain 4 small figures."

At the mention of the small figures Alex and Sylvia's eyes brighten and they become excited.

Vena: "Now these small figures (I took one out it looked like a tiny version of an Elf ice mage) Are golems that you can input your magic into, with your magic you can control them.

Now you are going to pick from the four different fighters in the box each, one per person, then you will fight each other with these fighters.

Their are four different types, the blue one uses ice and water magic, the red one uses fire magic, the green uses wind magic and the final one, the brown one uses earth magic.

Now pick one of the four and fight your partners golem, come on now and don't attack each other or I'll take them away."

Soon the different groups began to play without much trouble but I did hear some snickering from a few of the Slytherin boys but after they started to play it quickly turned into amazement and joy.

The different golems had magic programed into them can could be activated with the controller's magic.

Soon the class got the hang of it and didn't need any more help.

I watched as the kids played with them, if you think about it they are all children especially in my eyes, so it's nice to see them unwind.

Soon it was time to start the learning part of the lesson.

Vena: "Alright class, I hope you all have unwind and are ready to learn so let's start, please bring the boxes with the golems back up to me, then we will start." After checking I had all the Golems back I moved on.

"Now all of you should have a few pieces of paper in front of you, they will be important so make sure you have them.

Today we will be learning about some simple Elven to get you all started, then after you all get the basics down we will move on to some spells."

After the class had finished I called all of my house to stay to talk with me after class.

Vena: "Now I have asked you four to stay behind on Galad house business, as you know there are quite a few things I have to talk to you about and set up.

First, I am going to set up a study time where one a week I will meet up with you all to help you if you have any questions or want to learn anything, I will of course help you all with things that are not school work either, if you need any help.

Second, if you need any time off or help because of your heritage you just let me know and I'll do my best to help.

Now the last thing, then you can go to the feast. I have heard from Professor McGonagall that Quidditch is a large part of Hogwarts...

So I feel that it is important for you all to represent your house and be apart of this Hogwarts tradition, it is also the best way for you to show them how good Elves are."

There was a silence for a few minutes before my Son Alexander spoke

Alex: "Are you sure that's the case and it's just not your competitive spirit talking, after all there is only four of us how do you think we can even play let alone win?"

I coughed and looked at my son.

Vena: "I Know that you four can win, especially if you all put your heads together and work together. Now I will not take no as a answer, this will be the best way to show the other house that we are number one. Oh yeah, you can all go but tomorrow we will group up to start your Quidditch training."

Theo Pov:

We had just been kicked out by Professor Vardo, right after being told the four of us had to play Quidditch...

There are seven players on each team, that's four vs seven...

And judging by her enthusiasm we had no choice, so I could only sigh but look on the bright side, our house will get more points towards the house cup.

Soon we arrived at the great hall where the others were waiting for us.

Harry: "So what was that all about? why did the Professor call you four back?"

We all looked at each other and came to a nonverbal agreement on the spot.

Sylvia: "She want to talk to us about our house, she is our head of house now and she wanted to sort out a few things."

We had come to the agreement to keep our Quidditch team as quiet for as long as possible, to keep a leg up on the competition.

Harry: "Hey Alex, those golem things that the Professor let us use, what are they?" At his question all of the students near by that had been in our class or learned about it turned towards us to listen to our conversation.

Ron: "Yeah! what were those things, I've never seen or heard of them before, how did your mum get them?"

Alex: "Oh those, they are small control practice golems, they are usually given to young children to learn battle experience it is also pretty much a toy.

Usually it is given as a gift when we reached around the age of 70 or so. Other then them there are also large version to fight against when we start our combat training."

Ron: "What then why have I never heard of it before then?" Ron look confused.

Sylvia: "Well they are Elven toys made through special magic and runes. So of course you have never heard of it, after all we don't really talk about ourselves and there hasn't been a elf in Britain for hundreds of years."

Hermione: "Wait if elves haven't been in Britain for hundreds of years, then why are you guys here now?" Hermione asked with interest.

Sylvia: "I actually don't know all I know is that mine and Calen's family moved here, it was an order from the clan elders or something."

Hermione: "Really? oh yeah Theo what is your clan? Professor Vardo didn't mention your family or clan, what is your families responsibility?"

I was looking at Sylvia and Calen with confusion when Hermione expressed her doubts.

Theo: "Well I don't actually know... you see I'm not old enough and I haven't reached the age to take on those responsibilities."

Hermione: "So you have to reach the age of 18 first? but Alex said that at the age of around 70 you are still considered a child... so how old are you?" She ask with worry in her eyes, I looked at her with a weird look before answering

Theo: "I'm actually only 12 years old this year."

Harry: "Wait your only 12 but aren't Elves meant to age slower?" They all looked at me strangely even the other elves at the table.

Ron: "Then how old are you guys?" Ron ask Calen, Alexander and Sylvia.

Alex: "I am 147 years old this year or about 14 Elven years." said without much emotion

Sylvia: "I'm 138 this year" Sylvia said with pride.

Calen: "I am... am 134."

Note: (Age is a very important to the elves, please note although not rude to ask a female elf there age it can be rude but it is very unlikely as Elves take pride in their age because at a certain age they can potentially become a Elder.)

Hermione: "Then why are you only 12? shouldn't you be in your hundreds as well." They once again turn to me.

Theo: "Well you see there is a way to speed up the body ageing of Elfs till you reach the body age of 18. Plus I can't do anything about it I'll keep on ageing till I reach the age of 18 then I'll pretty much completely stop ageing."

Alex: "That should be right after all different clans do have different average lifespans, so it's not to shocking." Alex quickly accepted my explanation.

Soon the teachers came into the great hall and the feast started, all of the food appeared in front of us and we started to eat and talk.

Soon the feast was done and everyone started to make their way back to their common room.

After getting ready for bed and finishing my unfinished homework, I went back to studying the soul runes.

After some time trying to learn the language, some of the runes are becoming less blurry, so I am getting closer to being able to read the book.

Soon it wasn't long before I fell asleep.

The next morning after getting ready for the day and finishing my training I went to the common rooms lounge area to meet up with Professor Vardo and my other house mates.

Vena: "Now that you're all here let's get started. In Quidditch there are 7 players, 3 chasers, 2 beaters, 1 keeper and 1 seeker.

The chasers throw a ball called the quaffle through one of the three goals, the keepers job is well to stop the quaffle from going through the goal hoops.

The beaters use a club to Hit the bulgers away from there teammates while trying to hit it at the opposite team to try and knock out the opponents.

And finally the seeker has to fly around and try to catch the golden snitch which will end the game will giving the seeker's team 150 points."

We all looked at each other then back to her, I was thinking how we would pull off a seven vs four.

Vena: "Now I have thought of the best way for you all to play together and have come to the conclusion of Alexander be keeper, Sylvia playing as the team's Beater, Calen will be playing as the team's seeker and finally Theoden you will be playing as our chaser.

You all will have to work together and get your team work down to the T in order for you to have a chance." She said with a large amount of confidence.

Calen: "Umm.. t-teach do we have to play..." She looked nervous as she spoke.

Vena: "What are you talking about, of course you have to. This will be a huge opportunity for you all, now let's move on you all have get to the great hall for breakfast go on now." she hurried us to leave after telling us to meet up with her for practice later in the day.

Time skip:

We had just finished our lessons for the day, we had history which was a massive waste of time for everyone. It's not like it's not important it's just... almost everyone was asleep or messing around.

To be honest even I was doing other stuff during it while paying attention to our ghost teacher.

Then we had potions, which was interesting as we got to make a potions and learn about different ingredients.

Then finally we had transfiguration, we were turning a wooden block in to metal or stone goblet.

I went to meet up with Hermione and Ron to meet Harry at the court yard to then go over to the Quidditch field.

Not long after We all arrived Harry came over in a hurry with a smile on his face, he is extremely excited to have us come and watch his Quidditch practice.

Harry: "Thanks for coming, according to Oliver we are going to be trained longer and harder or something... come let's go, we need to head to the Gryffindor changing room..."

???: "Hi, Harry." before Harry could finish a bright flash went off.

The corporate was a little first year from Gryffindor with a camera.

Colin: "I'm Colin Creevey, I'm in Gryffindor too!" The young boy was just absolutely full of energy and excitement standing in front of Harry.

Harry: "Hi, Colin... Nice to meet you"

Colin: "Do you mind if I get a signed photo... oh umm you see I'm taking photos of everything i can.

For my dad you see, his a milkman, gave him a big fright when we figured out all the strange things happening was me, so I taking photos of everything.

Your a massive hero for me and him so ummm... could I please get a photo Harry, to show my dad I meet you?" He was almost jumping around when he was talking to Harry

Harry: "Umm sure I don't mind." Harry looked a little uncomfortable about signing and taking photos.

Draco: "Oh Potter, giving autographs away now, Hey everyone Harry Potter is signing Autographs cane and get them!" Draco said oozing with jealousy and sarcasm.

Harry: "Oh go away Malfoy, no one cares. your just jealous."

Draco: "Potter you..!" before he could continue one Gilderoy Lockhart as though he was summoned at the word Autograph appeared.

Lockhart: "Now what is this about Autographs, Ah Harry I thought it would be you.

See Harry Signing photos is quite important to a celebrity such as myself, maybe one day you'll reach the same level as me where you have to carry pre signed photos for your fans but I doubt that. Now what's happening here"

Draco smiled like he found a new way to torture Harry .... and he did.

Draco: "Professor Lockhart Harry here was taking photos and signing them" he had a cruel smile as he spoke.

Harry looked at Draco in shock, and before he could say what really happened Lockhart spoke.

Lockhart: "Is that so well come on Harry come here and you... boy with camera take the photo come on." He grabbed Harry just like back at the book shop and told Colin to take a photo before running off.

Colin: "Umm Harry do you mind if I can take a photo with just you?'

Harry looked upset by still agreed, Hermione took the camera from Colin and took a photo of the both of them smiling.

Soon Harry hurried to the locker room so He can change, while Ron, Hermione and I made our way to the Quidditch pitch.

We sat up in the stands to watch Harry practice, Hermione and I got out some books to study while waiting, while Ron he just kind of sat playing with his cards.

So the Gryffindor team walk out into view from the castle.

3rd Pov:

The Gryffindor team came walking down to the field while their captain Oliver Wood spoke.

Oliver: "I spent the summer devising a whole new Quidditch Program. (As he spoke they all put down their equipment on the field and got ready to follow his training program)

We're going to train earlier harder and longer."

As he was giving them all instructions for their training he noticed that a group of people came from the detection him and his team came from.

Oliver: "What...? I don't believe it! (The group turned out to be the full Slytherin team wearing their uniforms and carrying their equipment)

Where do you think you're going..., Flint?" As Oliver spoke he became increasingly more angry.

Flint the Slytherin team captain spoke with arrogance.

Flint: "Quidditch Practice!" he showed his disgusting evil smile as he spoke.

Oliver: "I booked the pitch for Gryffindor today." Oliver didn't look happy at all.

Flint: "Easy Wood, I've got a note." He handed over a scroll to Oliver, while the two teams meet three people up in the stands came down to see what the fuss was all about.

Oliver opened the scroll and began to read out loud.

Oliver: "I, Professor Severus Snape, do hereby give the Slytherin team permission to practice today owing to the need to train their new seeker.

You've got a new seeker? Who?" The slytherin team split to reveal one Draco Malfoy in the middle with a large haughty smile.

Harry: "Malfoy?" Harry looked shocked after all Draco might be good on a broom but he wasn't good enough to play on any house team

Draco: "That's right, and that's not all that's new this year." Everyone body looked and found that everyone on the Slytherin team had new broomsticks the Nimbus 2001s the current fastest broom for sale in the UK.

Ron: "Those are Nimbus 2001s, How did you get those?"

Flint: "A gift from Draco's father." Flint said full of confidence and arrogance.

Draco: "You see Weasley unlike some my father can afford the best."

Hermione: "At least no one on the Gryffindor team had to buy their way in, They got in on pure talent." Hermione said full of sarcasm to Draco.

Draco turned to Hermione before speaking.

Draco: "No one asked your opinion, you filthy little Mudblood." Draco said with hatred.

As soon as he said the the Gryffindor team just about jumped on him with the twins going for Draco.

Ron grabbed his wand to cast a spell but before he could he got hit by one that sent him flying before he hit the ground.

The twins, Harry, Hermione and Theo came running over to Ron to see if he was ok only to see him start throwing up slugs.

The Slytherin team started to laugh at Ron, however before they could continue one of the twins grabbed the one who cursed Ron and throw him to the ground.

That was when all hell broke loose, the Gryffindor team and the Slytherin team started to fight.

They weren't using any magic as that can get them into more trouble than physically fighting but it was quite a funny sight to watch .

There were people trying to hit their opponents with their brooms, others just tried to tackle, all in all it was quite a pitiful sight that left Theoden frozen with shock.

It's not that he was surprised that the two teams were fighting but at how bad they were, it was almost like they hadn't ever used their body's before...

They had absolutely no power or rhythm to their movements, it was like watching a baby walk for the first time.

The only one who showed any promise was Harry, who had put Draco Malfoy into a chokehold.

Before the fight could continue Professor Flitwick came over from the castle in a hurry.

Flitwick: "What in the devil are you all doing!! Stop at once!!"

The two teams broke apart at the Professor's yelling and stood up."

Flitwick: "That's enough, all of you will receive a weeks detention, you are all wizards are you not above such behavior!"

Flitwick dismissed both teams but not before giving them a long lecture and yelling at them for their actions.

To Be Continued.... ;)