Ehlayah followed the first years to the boats. She would not be in the first year class, however. She was never would have to be placed into a house.
She gave the Order of the Rose credit. They were able to fool the Ministry. They Played her off as someone who had come from overseas, Studying by personal teachers in the states. The Lie was not that fabricated. She had been in the states for a good portion of her life. The Dozen or so members of the Order that were still alive, had based their headquarters there. She was able to move about freely for the most part.
America had different laws then the British Ministry. For starters, they called it "The Colony." The colony like the Ministry hid the magical world. But did not dwell in the more medieval fashions of Britain. Allot of American Muggle technology was associated with the magical community. Very modern compared to their associates overseas. This allowed for home schooling in the states.
While there she lived under a false name, one that wouldnt be traced back to her when she ultimately left to return to London. Layra Thorn. She was careful not to get higher grades then the children in the Colony's , and often dumbed it down for exams. The key was to receive enough to pass, but not enough to draw attention to herself.
Her 'mother' for the best way to place it. Was played by The order's leader. Madam Thorn. Ehlayah hated to use a name that was not her own. It made her feel as if she were disgracing her sister's memory. She understood why, but it did not bode well with her.
She was strictly monitored in the states, despite being out of harms way. Rarely able to go out for fun, or have 'down' time. She did however, pick up a very useful talent. One that helped her calm her nerves. When Ehlayah and Eliza Arrived , they were fresh from their parents and Phraye's murders. Eliza had not Witnessed it. But Ehlayah had. She had seen Phraye fall, and the Ministry man smirk. She hated him, all of them. That moment she wished to exterminate them all. Thorn and Sheer would not have stopped her, they believed it would have been for the greater good.
For the first few months of their training, Ehlayah put all of her anger into learning spells that may have saved Phraye. Her Oculus became habit as she was able to call on it at will. All her instructors and training partners held her with high regard. Even her younger sister, even by 3 years her younger had shown signs of immense power. Ehlayah could see the pure hatrid in her sister after a while and took a step back. She was being trained in far more complicated and dangerous spells then she. It made her re-evaluate the situation. yes, she wanted revenge. But not at the cost of her sister's innocence.
One night she had wept in her room alone, when she heard the click of the door. A young girl , one who couldnt be much older then her came into the room.
'LEAVE ME!" Ehlayah had shouted, Allowing her rose colored eyes to gaze into the young girls.
But the girl stayed. Standing her ground. Around her neck she wore the rose and snake necklace. She was part of her bloodline, no matter how diluted. Ehlayah cringed, even the youngest of her 'family' were trained in solitude.
Taking a deep breath. She allowed her eyes to revert back to their original color."Im sorry, I did not mean to snap at you."
"Do not Apologize Ehlayah Rosen. I should not have disturbed you." The girl was very Militant in her response. "I was merely sent by Madam Thorn to make sure you were settling in properly."
Ehlayah bit her lip, trying to control her emotions. Since meeting Madam Thorn, she hadnt much liked her. She had appreciated all she had done for her and her sister, but did not like the way they trained them as weapons. 'Well, I am fine. You can tell her that."
The girl shut the door, moving to Ehlayah's bed. The girl was a bit taller then her, Dirty short blonde hair that was cut , spiked much like a boy's. Her physique was toned that gave her a strong stance, as well as her very kind chocolate eyes. Something about the girl seemed very welcoming to Ehlayah. "If you dont mind me saying, Lady Rosen. Everything does not seem fine."
Ehlayah looked away from the girl. "Alright, i've been crying. So what. Everyone cries."
The girl sat on the edge of her bed, patting her back. "Yes, We do. It shows that we have feelings. That we are human, and not monsters."
Looking back, Ehlayah was met with a smile. It was so infectious, it brought a smile to her own lips. " What is your name?"
The girl cocked her head to the side, not expecting to be addressed as an equal. "In the order, I am known as Pedal, but the name i was born with was Tula. "
Ehlayah nodded. "Tula." She held out her hand."Ehlayah, Its a pleasure."
Tula took her hand."Likewise. Now, tell me. What is troubling you?"
Ehlayah looked back down. Worried about what she might say, and how this girl, who had obviously been raised in the order.
"Whatever you say." Tula said softly." Will not leave this room. You have my word."
Ehlayah kept her head down, unable to look up."This place, I feel so. Trapped. I feel like were being trained as tools for war. I can see it in my sister, I can see it in myself. I want to right what happened to my family. But not at Eliza's Expense. " As she spoke, she found that she could not stop. " I want to just run away! I want to leave and live. I feel so - so trapped!" She repeated. "Even if i wanted to let everything out, the instructors and me to hone it into training and to turn it into rage. I dont want to live my life hating the world and I dont know what else to do!"
Ehlayah breathed heavily, trying to calm herself down.
"Well, Our training is very intense. " Tula had said flatly. "But you dont always need to channel your anger negatively." Tula stood, holding out her hand."Come with me, I'd like to show you something."
Ehlayah looked to the girl curiously, but toon her hand.
Tula lead the girl from her room, and down the grand staircase. They passed through a few corridors and through the massive Dining area.
"Where are you taking me?" Ehlayah Whispered.
Tula did not answer, only continued to walk. It was only after they went down a flight of stairs, into a room with allot of dust, did Ehlayah see it.
Out of everything in the room, a full sized White Steinway piano sat in the dust had been cleared off and it seemed to illuminate the room. Ehlayahs eyebrow quirked, watching Tula Sit on the bench. "A Piano?" She questioned.
"Yes." Tula had whispered. Lifting the cover, Tula pressed a few keys, Causing the room to echo with the sound. Ehlayah couldn't help but look up, trying to follow the sounds that bounced off the walls.
Tula looked up at Ehlayah, grinning. She played the same few notes again, this time adding a few an octave lower to complement the notes she had played before. Soon enough, her fingers began to move as if possessed, her body flowing in the direction of her hands. It made Ehlayah close her eyes, listening to each note played, letting the music fill her soul.
'Its beautiful." She whispered.
"I know." Tula responded. "I come here allot after very exhausting days. I just sit, and play. It clears my mind,and helps me think." She scooted over on the bench. "Try it."
Ehlayah stood still for a moment, before taking a seat. Tula played a few notes, Ehlayah tried to mimic them, but couldnt get her fingers to work in the way Tula had. Tula giggled."It takes time 'll get it."
Days on end, Ehlayah would return to the room. There were old books scattered along the room. Pachebel, Chopin, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky. There were so many pages. Tula spent some time, teaching her what each note was, what notes harmonized with each other, and how a song could change from a happy Major to, a harsh Minor. The more Ehlayah played, the lighter she felt. She felt carefree as her fingers grazed each was the only sense of peace she had.
As the years went by, she even began to compose her own works. Tula had always been there, watching, listening to her as she had done their first time. When Ehlayah had turned 11, Tula Invited her down to the room, to play her a song for her birthday. Tula had successfully transposed a entire piano piece of Antonio Vivialdi's winter. The one song that Ehlayah had been trying to play for a better part of a year. She was in awe, it was at that moment where Ehlayah felt something for the other girl. She never said anything, she never acted on her played. Everytime Ehlayah thought of Tula, she played the happiest melodies she could produce. That was until Tula, being 14 was sent off on a mission with a couple other Order members. She was killed in action. Ehlayah never got the full story, Only that she died for the cause. After that, for a good few months, all of her songs held a note of sadness.
She thought about those moments as she entered the castle, Tula's mission had lead her to her death. What would her mission bring? Eliza had been part of the school for 3 years, nothing happened to her. But a part of Ehlayah wished that she would be part of a tragic accident, so this would all stop. So she would be free.
But with her freedom, ensured her sisters Enslavement. On her sister's 11th birthday, Her eyes changed. She had eyes like Phrayes. The red in color triangle rose formation. Madam thorn called these the 'Summoned Oculus'. It meant people held the proper genes, but were not born with the pure sight. Shortly after she awakened her Oculus. She was sent to Hogwarts. Ehlayah couldnt leave her, not in the state she had been placed in. Besides, She had promised Phraye.
Ehlayah Entered the hall with the other first years. She could see a few of the older students looking at her curiously. Ehlayah kept her head down, trying not to make eye contact.
Head up lay. You dont want the Rest of the Slytherins to eat you alive when you get sorted here.
Ehlayah's head jerked up, Eliza was staring at her sister who had a cocky smirk on her face. Ehlayah, at times. Hated the fact that they could speak with telepathy. It made her thoughts open , like she was never alone.
Stop it Eliza, I'm not here for a house. Im here for a mission.
Eliza Rolled her eyes.
Well, have at it then. The sooner your in here, the sooner we can talk. Where did you go on the train? You just up and left, everyone was eager to meet you.
Ehlayah took a deep breath, a tone of annoyance in her thoughts.
I needed to be alone, Is that a crime?
Eliza sat back crossing her arms.
Well, Come on then. Theyre almost done with the first years. You'll be last, being the "transfer' and all.
Ehlayah could see her sister's body shaking as if she were chuckling to herself.
"Ehlayah Ein Rosen?"
Ehlayah's head shot up, She had been standing alone. Everyone stared as she took a seat on the stool.
Humm, Odd. You are much older then the other students here.
Yes, I am a transfer.
Transfer, But i sense that is not the truth.
Truth or not...I just want this over with.
Feisty. I see your sister is in Slytherin. She was an easy one to place. Very Ambitious, and a nasty streak if i do say so myself.
Yes, Eliza is in Slytherin...
And I am guessing that is where you wish to be? I sense a great power in you.
...Yes...
You're saying yes, but i sense No.
No no! I do want to be in Slytherin. Please!
Your power is great. But you do not possess the nessicary characteristics to be in that house. Now where to place you...
Please...You dont understand.
Very intellagent but never over shadows. Brave but not show offish.
I need to be with my sister... Please!
Hush girl, i am trying to place you. Not Gryffindor...Better be...
...Please...
"Hufflepuff!" The hat roared.
The Hufflepuff table cheered at their new addition. But the only one who stood was Eliza. Both hands were on the table, staring in disbelief.
That stupid ruddy hat! How dare it, you cant be in hufflepuff. Your meant to be with me! Go back, go back and make it right, Ehlayah go-
Ehlayah concentrated, Putting a shield up. It was the only way to block her sister from her thoughts. She took her seat at the Hufflepuff table. A thought came to mind. Lily potter, she saw this crest on her chest. She looked around to catch a glimpse of her. But she was no where to be found.
Tangling her hands in her hair she held her head. This was going to be an interesting year.
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"You sure shes okay?"
"Shes fine , Mr Potter, Mr Malfoy. I can assure you that."
"She's never fell ill on the train before."
"Yeah? She probably fell somewhere on the train 'n hit herself in the head you little git!"
"I told you I was SORRY!" Scorpius had yelled.
"That is enough! I will not have you disturbing someone in my hospital wing!"
Lily stirred, a sound escaping her lips. People were arguing around her, She could hear Scorpius and Madam Patail, the Hospital wing's Curer. But the other sounded allot like her brother James. James had pretty much ignored her for the past 3 years in Hogwarts. Why would he bother now?
"Shes waking up." Madam Patail said softly. "Lily? Can you hear us?"
Lily groaned, opening her eyes to look at James. "How could i not hear, a Git of that magnitude." A slight smirk appeared on her face.
Scorpius laughed at James, Rarely did he ever have reason to do so. By doing such James shot a glare at the Hufflepuff boy, before looking back at Lily.
"Your my sister you Loon." He said patting her bed. "Its my job to protect you, Especially from Slimy gits like this one." He twitched his neck to Malfoy who scowled.
Lily propped herself up on her elbows. "Both of you, Stop fighting. James, Scor is my friend. Scor, James is my brother. You two will someday have to realize this and stop acting like a dementor's backside." She said a bit breathlessly.
The two looked down a bit ashamed. Shooting small glares at each other, when the other did not think Lily had been looking.
Lily rolled her eyes. It was useless. Something caught her strange, why was she in the Hospital wing? Last thing she remembered, she was Running down the Pathway on the train to go see Albus after...Oh right. Scorpius had kissed her. She had been running from looked up quickly at Scorpius, who in turn had adverted his eyes.
James had been watching the two and grunted in frustration. Without warning, He punched Scorpius square in the cheek, sending him sprawling on the floor. "And that, Is for Kissing my sister!"
"BOYS!" Madam Patail Shouted in shock.
Lily looked up shocked. James had found out? By who? No one was in the Path when they were talking. It had been clear. " How the hell, James!" Lily had shouted, furious with her older brother.
Madam Patail Grabbed James by the scruff of his robes, practically dragging him out of the hospital wing. "You- Will -Not-Harm-Anyone- Who -Is -Under- My-CARE!" Madam Patail Threw James from the Hospital wing, Slamming the doors behind her.
Lily could hear James ranting on the other side, but looked down to Scorpius that had been rubbing the spot that James had hit. "You alright Scor?" She asked sheepishly.
Scorpius stood, rubbing his face as Madam Patail began to tend to him, muttering something about 'boys being a hormonal wreck'. "Im fine Lil." He grumbled.
Madam Patail ushered Scorpius to the bed beside Lily, Placing a salve on his cheek, which caused Scorpius to sigh in relief.
It was quiet for a few minutes. In that time Madam Patail Had been preparing the rest of the beds incase another student showed up.
"How did he find out?"Lily whispered.
Scorpius sighed. " Conner Creevy . "
Lily rolled her of course, Conner. One of the Creevy boys who's family had practically been stalking the Potter family since her father was in Hogwarts. They meant well, but in all seriousness. They were blabbermouths. "Well, that explains it."
"Yeah." Scorpius breathed
"So the whole school knows then." Lily grumbled.
"Obviously." Scorpius spat.
The previous silence was reinstated. Both of the students barley looked up. Both lost in their own thoughts.
"How did i get here..." Lily asked.
Scorpius looked up confused. " You dont remember? We thought you'd fill us in."
Lily's brows creased. "No, I remember running, Hitting the luggage room, then...Nothing. How long have i been out? "
Scorpius looked to her slightly worried. " A few hours. We missed the feast, and the sorting."
Lily's eyes widened. "Oh Scor. Im sorry. I know you wanted to see where Huron ended up!"
Scorpius shrugged. "Another traitor of the Malfoy name." He began.
Lily's eyebrows raised. "Hes in Hufflepuff too?"
"No." Scorpius smirked. " Ravenclaw, I knew the know it all would end up there. He's too smart for his own good."
Lily laughed, breaking the tension in the air. "Oh Scor. He'll be fine. I bet your mother must be livid!"
Scorpius laughed at this thought, Letting himself fall hard into the mattress. "Nah, I think my father has set her straight. Its not the 1990's after all!"
Lily smiled at Scorpius, This is why he was her friend, probably her best friend. He was the definition of change. "Hey Scor, Listen."
Scorpius sighed. "I know, and im sorry. I wont try something like that again Lily. I just had to know."
She could hear the Dissapointment in his voice. It broke her heart. What would have been worse was if she had played along, it would have destroyed him. She knew Scorpius well enough to know that girls would be falling at his feet. He was good looking, was a great beater, and had very good grades. Any girl would be lucky to have him. But that girl was not her.
Scorpius sat up. "Lily, I think theres something wrong with Al."
Lily shot a look to him, then she realized something. "Albus, Where is he? James was here. Wheres Albus."
Scorpius shrugged."I dont know. He was the one who found you on the train. He seemed all frantic. Demanded you got checked out. James and I followed him here with you. But he just, left. We went to ask him a question and he was just. Gone. "
Lily looked down. Thinking to herself. Albus had been acting strangely, Especially for the past few years. Deep down she knew something was wrong. But she just passed it off on Owls or studies. This was a problem, Albus was he closest brother. He was Always there for her, now it was her turn. "I dont know, But i will find out."
Scorpius looked over to her, his eyes filled with worry."Let me know, Hes my best mate. Aside from you of course.
Lily nodded. "Sure, I'll keep you in the loop."
After countless of times that Madam Patail fussed over the both of them. Both of the Hufflepuff's were cleared to leave.
"Hey Lil, Im going to find Huron. Congratulate him. See you in the common room?" Scorpius said near the door.
"Sure, Im going to check Albus on the map. See what he's up to." Lily said a bit grimly.
Scorpius nodded. "Goodluck." With that he was off to the great hall.
Lily walked along the Corridor, Heading to the Hufflepuff Common room near the kitchens. Perhaps she would nick some roast for now the food would be all but annihilated.
"What in the bloody hell was that?!"
Lily stopped at the sound of the voices. She knew it from somewhere.
'You were suppose to be a Slytherin! You were suppose to be with me Ehlayah!"
Ehlayah, The girl from the platform? That voice, it was Eliza, her sister. Her sister? Wait, why would she know that. She didnt even know her surname...
"Its not like i asked for this Eliza, Believe me I tried." Ehlayah spoke in a harsh whisper.
The way Eliza spoke to her even made Lily feel inferior. As if she had been scolding her."Well then, try harder. Tell the headmistress that you want to be re sorted, your a transfer after all!"
Lily turned the corner, peeking out at the two. Ehlayah stood tall, taking the brunt of Eliza's words. While Eliza stood abrasively. She had a gut feeling however, that the Elder of the two could easily drop the younger flat if it came to it.
Ehlayah shook her head. "It is what it is Eliza, We cant change fate."
Eliza gritted her teeth, throwing down her ruttsack. As she did, Lily's wand slipped from her hand, clanging on the floor. Both of the girls turned to look at Lily. Eliza with rage, Ehlayah with shock.
'Well, if it isnt Potter. Listening in on us are we? Maybe i should teach you some manners..." Eliza took out her wand, which was quickly covered by Ehlayah's hand.
"Enough, Eliza." Ehlayah said harshly. "She was walking by."
Eliza narrowed her eyes at her sister, but did not push. It proved to Lily that her assumption about the elder being more powerful a fact. "Fine, Tomorrow, breakfast.I will see you there."
Eliza picked up her ruttsack, pushing past Lily. "Out of my way Potter."
Lily looked at Eliza with Disgust. then back to Ehlayah, who still held a shocked, yet pained expression