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Chapter 2. Understanding



"SHH, don't wake her. She needs her sleep." "And what if i'm already awake?" Layla opened her eyes, and there she saw 5 people around her bed staring at her. One of them was Dumbledore; there were 2 elves and the other two she'd never seen before.

"Good to see you awake Layla." "Same with you Professor." I looked around and started studying the people. "Well Layla, after you fainted on me, I brought you up here and called upon your elders. (Layla nodded) They seemed eager to see you, so invited them over, and here they are." I looked at my two elders and nodded.

"Princess Layla we are most honoured to be at your bedside, although this may not be the most..." "Princess? What are you saying?" "I... ermm... should not have said that.." The other elf now came to the rescue "We recently came to terms that you late father has died, and he was in fact the real king... The king that was ruling was his brother.. And since now he has past away, we researched for the next daughter or son. And you came up. We looked everywhere for you, and when we received word from Dumbledore that a certain Layla elf was in his hands. We decided to look it up... And here we are.." The elf gave Layla a smile.

Layla looked around curiously, and then stared at Dumbledore.

"Professor, I don't think you've introduced these four to me properly." "Ah! Yes my dear Layla. This is Mashuf (pointing to the younger elf) and this is Raykov (pointing towards the other elf)."

Layla held out her hand and shook the elves hands smiling and greetings both of them.

"And this is Hermione Granger, student of Hogwarts, currently in her sixth year. She is the top student and I have selected her to show you around the castle.. Since you have only been in your quarters before."

"Ah! A top student. I'll be teaching you I think, since you are in your sixth year. Dumbledore am I right?" "Yes indeed you are. Lessons will start tomorrow Layla, so I advise you to get up and running before the students all bowl you down." "Why thankyou for the advice Professor, I'm sure I'm in need of it."

Layla sat up suddenly and her hood fell up her head and revealed her long sleek brown hair, and her elf ears.

"Oops! Did that by accident. but I think there is one more person I am certain I have not met Dumbledore. He's hiding right behind you now!" "I'm sorry Layla but this cheeky little things will be crawling around the school, and in fact he isn't that small at all. Show yourself Sirius."

The dog transformed and stood there smiling at Layla.

"Sirius! You should have told me you were coming! And why didn't you show yourself. I'm going to scold you when I get up!" Layla chuckled to herself and stood, pointing to herself she muttered "Fremendro". And she was changed into an elegant blue gown. "If you men don't mind, me and Hermione have got a lot of exploring to do, see you down at the hall later."

"Yes Layla and don't be late!" "I always am Professor don't worry"

MEANWHILE

"Oh gosh what happened." "Master sir.. you cursed a woman with the unforgivable, and she rebounded it and you got it sir and and and... she revived you." A stuttering Wormtail replied. "That woman.. Who was she?" The voice grumbled from underneath the hood, obviously angry. "She said that she was your sister master." "Sister hey! I'll show her a what sister can do to me. Prepare for a battle Wormtail. Gather all followers I will talk to them tomorrow and set up a plan, for now leave me, and if anyone disturbs me they will be killed," " Yes master.." Wormtail quickly scattered out of the chambers, calling out to followers that were around to gather.