FredMonkeyMan - Thanks, I'm glad you like it. It rather ironic how we both started a fanfic about a vampiric transfer student to Hogwarts so close together, ha ha...
Abby-Flourite - Again, I'm glad you like this so far. (p.s., I'm glad your liking my Bleach fanfic too...)
Anyway, read and enjoy!
The five had been escorted directly to Dumbledore's offices, where he was awaiting them. The other students were being led around the castle to where they would be sorted and others would be seated. The headmaster looked up as they entered, then waved for the teacher who came with them to leave. She bobbed her head then turned to go. When she had left the room, Dumbledore addressed the five new transfers.
"You are here because I asked you here. I feel it is time for this set of students to learn about and not fear your kind. Every seven years or so, I ask for four transfers from your school. Most times, it is not the same as the previous group, but because of the way you age and grow, there have been those who have come twice, or even three times. Regardless, there are certain rules that you must follow during your stay here. But, before I state them, I notice we have a fifth person here. Miss Quinn, care to explain, as I assume that it was your doing?"
"Yes, sir. I feared that those back at the other school would treat Eve badly once I left, her being what she is, so I brought her with me. Forgive me for my boldness, but I must say that I do not feel safe without her around."
"Fair enough, Miss Quinn. I do not care, but I would have preferred to know ahead of time. Very well, onto the rules for you and yours. We must hurry, as the sorting will begin soon. First of all, if you need that kind of food, please go down to the kitchens. A freed House Elf, named Dobby, will help you with your requests. You are not to attack the students. If you do so, you will be sent home immediately. Answer any questions about yourself truthfully, and remember: this is an exercise for your kind and our kind to learn to coexist without fear that one will kill the other." After his explanation of the rules, Dumbledore stood up and turned around to grab something. When he turned back to the five of them, in his hands was a beat up wizard's hat.
"This is the Sorting Hat. He will place you into your Houses now, and you will sit with that House when we all go downstairs. Who will go first?" Autumn cautiously raised her hand. Gently, Dumbledore set the hat on her head.
"Hufflepuff!" Next was Xander.
"Gryffindor!"
"Slytherin!" William.
"Ravenclaw!" Naventiss. Finally, it was Eve's turn. Everyone was looking at her, so she swallowed the foreboding lump in her throat and stepped forward. The Hat rested on her head for a few moments before calling out her House name.
"Slytherin!" Eve felt ready to faint right the and there. Not only would she be separated from her Mistress, but she was also forced into a House with William. Dumbledore lifted the Hat and set it on his desk. He motioned for them to go, but as they left, Eve hung back. She opened her mouth to speak, but Dumbledore beat her to it.
"I know of the conditions you live with Miss Sterling." He handed her a note. "Feel free to go to the kitchens anytime. Dobby will help you with whatever you need."
"Thank you, Professor."
"Now, to the Great Hall." Dumbledore led them there, and each sat at their assigned tables. Eve sat down, not really caring who she sat by, as long as it wasn't William. Eve didn't really pay much attention to what Dumbledore said or the Sorting Hat as it sang and sorted the First-years. That is, until he addressed the five transfers.
"As I am sure you have noticed, we have five students who will be with us this year. Will you all please stand so that they can tell who you are?" The five of them stood, amidst clapping and cheering for a moment or two before returning to their seats. Eve could feel the eyes of everyone at the Slytherin table transfixed on her and William. "They transferred from their own school at my request, as I have asked every seven years in the past. They will answer any questions that you have, including the nature of their race. There are two in Slytherin and one in each of the other Houses." There were grumbles about why Slytherin had two in their House, while many of the Slytherins beamed. Dumbledore continued, silencing them. "Do not worry if they do not eat, and please, whatever you do, try not to anger them. And now, let the feast… Begin."
"So what are you guys?" the person next to Eve asked. She looked over and saw the rude boy from the train's corridor. The platinum blonde with the slate-grey eyes. Eve looked at him for a moment in confusion. He hadn't looked up from his meal, and Eve ate a few piece of food. Because she hadn't answered his question, the boy looked up. He saw the girl he'd tripped over on the train. He repeated his question. Eve looked at him again for a moment, contemplating on how best to answer his question. She could hear the same inquiry being asked all across the Great Hall. She looked at Dumbledore, and he nodded.
"I am a Dhampir." She stood and exited the Hall, leaving the boy and those around his stunned and confused. Outside of the door was a waiting House Elf. He bowed deeply before speaking.
"My name is Dobby. I will show you to the kitchens and get you what you need. Please come."
"Oh, thank you. My name is Eve Sterling. Please just call me Eve."
"Okay Eve. This way." The House Elf was cheerful, not really caring what it was that Eve was. She was glad this Elf felt that way.
Dhampir - a half-blooded vampire born of a human mother and vampire father. Most times, the mother dies in childbirth. Requires both normal food and that special diet that vampires follow.
Also, Autumn, William, Xander, and Naventiss are all considered Vampiric Nobility. Eve, on the other hand, is the bastard child of a Vampire father and dead human mother.
Comments/Reviews/WhateveryouwanttoF***ingcallthems are much appreciated! Plot twist ideas as well.
~Yuki