Author's Note: I'd like to thank my friend Nymphy Lupin92 for reviewing the last two chapters and to let me know which house she feels Hope should be in. I'd also like to thank all my readers. Please review and let me know what you think. Oh, and I'm really, really sorry about the wait. My spirit was rebelling against my mind for a few days there. But that doesn't excuse anything. Hope you like this chapter.

Chapter Three: First day, first meeting

Disclaimor: I don't own Harry Potter or Lord of the Ring.

Harry awoke to the sound of voices. He put on his glasses and glanced at his watch. It was seven O'clock. He dressed and followed two boys down to the cafeteria. As they went the younger of the two fell back and said, "I'm Josh, whats your name?" "Harry." "Hello Harry. I'm Jon," the older boy said. "You knew here?" "Yeah, my sister and I arrived yesterday." "Jon and I are brothers. We came last year." "Nice to meet you two." "We'll show you around if you want," Jon said. "Thanks." Harry said.

As they entered the cafeteria Harry saw Hope sitting on her own. He led his new friends over to her. "Hi there." Josh greeted. Hope looked up. "Hi," she said. "Josh, Jon, this is my little sister Hope. Hope, this is Josh and Jon. Their in my dormitory." "Nice to meet you two." Hope said politely.

The four had been eating for a few minutes when miss Figgalhurst appeared. "Hello misters Darnell. It is nice to know your extending your friendship circle." "Miss Figgalhurst, good morning." "Mr. Potter here is your schedule. As well as yours Ms. Potter." She handed the siblings each a piece of paper. Harry saw that his lessons were English, math, science, and history before lunch; and then after music, drama, and finally track. Glancing at Hope's schedule he saw she had science, history, math, English, lunch, gymnastics, fencing, and horseback riding. "Guess we only have lunch together." "Don't worry Harry. I have the same morning classes as Hope. I'll show her around," Josh volunteered. Harry smiled at him greatfully.

The day flew by. He ended up with a chapter to read for English and history, a essay in science and and a sheet of problems for math. At lunch he found Hope already working on her homework. He smiled knowing that it irritated her to have unfinished work. He, Josh and Jon talked about different teachers. Jon had Drama next with Harry but Josh had art. Jon called to a girl about nine. He asked her to show Hope to the gymnastics lesson. The girl's name was Jade. Jade agreed and after lunch she and Hope vanished. The Drama teacher paired them off to do different exercises. Then he posted a list of plays they would be performing. The first one was Cinderella. Harry grimaced as Jon laughed quietly. Harry separated from Jon who had fencing next. The music class was next door however so it was easily found. In track Jon and Josh both gave him apologetic glances. "What happened?" "Jade was rude to Hope on the way to gymnastics. She gets protective of her reputation around here and I think she feels Hope is a threat." Josh spoke quickly. "I'm sorry Harry. I should have expected it and asked someone else." Harry nodded curtly and joined the group as they began to run. The rhythmic pounding of his feet and his heart calmed him down. He couldn't help but feel protective of his siblings. Hope just really hated it.

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Hope walked through the trees alone. She had finished her homework and was now hiding from the others. She remembered the confrontation between herself and the older girl.

(flashback)

Jade had led her silently towards the gymnastic class. They were almost there when she'd grabbed Hope's wrist. "I don't care what you do. You can jump off a cliff for all I care. If you cross me though, I'll make sure your life here is a misery. This is my school. Do you understand?" Hope twisted her wrist trying to free herself, but the older girl just tightened her grip. "I never thought off crossing you. I just want to study." "Just remember what I said. Because I don't lie." "I'll remember."

Jade had released her. However, Hope had heard her say, "Just what I need. Another little brat to break." Then she'd raised her voice and said, "You know your not wanted here. I know your type Potter, a waste of space."

(End Flashback)

Hope had been attentive in the classes. She loved them and knew that her life had really been changed for the good. It was just that Jade had said exactly what Horace had said many times before.

Both Jon and Josh were in her fencing class. They had figured what Jade had said almost immediately. Josh had tried to explain to her that Jade was like that to all the new girls. Hope still couldn't shake the similarity between her older brother and Jade.

Hope had been so deeply in thought that she did not notice the little jolt she felt. But as she brought her thoughts back to the present she remembered it. She frowned and looked up. The trees seemed different and she knew the fence should have been right in front of her.

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Elrond and Glorfindel walked threw the trees surrounding Rivendell. They were quiet, the birds song filling the silence. Elrond was missing his daughter. She had gone to a human world to live with her human husband. ""Middle Earth will soon be a human world as well."" Elrond said after a while. Glorfindel looked at his companion sympathetically. ""I know you miss her, but at least she's with someone she loves."" Glorfindel said. ""Yes. She chose a human life to be with him. As I chose an elven life to be with the one I love."" They continued to walk when Glorfindel froze. A child stood a little ways away from where they were. Her black hair fell loosely to her waist. Penetrating green eyes looked in their direction. "Lily," Elrond whispered looking into her eyes. ""The child does resemble Lily, but I doubt she is."" Glorfindel commented.

Glorfindel walked forward smiling at the child. "Hello there. My name is Glorfindel. This is Elrond." "Hi. I'm Hope." "It' is an honor to mee you Hope." Glorfindel smiled at the child. "If I may ask; what are you?" The child seemed tentative to ask. "My companion and I are elves." The child's eyes widened. "Elf," she whispered. Glorfindel smiled at her.

The three talked for hours. Suddenly the child seemed to realize what time it was. "I have to go. I'm going to be in so much trouble." "Would you like to learn to speak elvish?" Glorfindel asked. "I would, but I must go." "Why not meet us here tomorrow? We can teach you." "Okay, thank you." Hope smiled gratefully before running into the trees.

After the child vanished Elrond slumpt against a tree. Seeing the child had truly been a shock. The girl had Lily's eyes. The girl must be Lily's.

Author's Note: Hope you liked the first meeting. I must warn you there will be a jump in time next chapter. Oh, and before I go I know I said I wasn't going to switch pov's, but I just couldn't resist. Again, please review and tell me which house you think Hope should be in please.