-Legolas' Return-
Saira didn't say a word all during Herbology. Her mind drifted back to her dream about Legolas. So far, most of what she had Seen had come true, but she'd never had a dream come to pass. Earlier Saira had tried to contact Link, but he'd left for the Fire Temple. He was going to fight the legendary dragon of the Goron people. It had scorched their land. Ganondorf resurrected the dragon from extinction as a warning to the rest of Hyrule.
"Saira?" Professor Sprout said
"Huh?"
"Saira" Dmitri pushed her slightly bringing her head to reality.
"Professor, um, I don't think she knows the answer," Dmitri said
"Ok, do you?"
"Sorry, no"
Class ended and Professor Sprout wasn't very pleased with the classes' performance.
"Saira, don't worry. Everything will be fine" Hermione comforted
"I know but I wish I knew who it was"
"Maybe when Ita and Liz wake up, they can tell you" Harry suggested
"No. In my visions, their backs were turned"
"I bet it was Malfoy" Ron said
"Don't be stupid. Malfoy was at the Yule Ball the whole night until Saira went to get him. There's no way he could have gotten to the Great Hall that fast" Dmitri said.
"I'll find them. Whoever it was," Saira said quickening her pace. "What time is it?"
"Nearly 5" Harry said
They passed the room where Legolas was supposed to be staying.
"So, when is the Second task?" Hermione said to break the silence even though she knew very well when it was
"It's next Saturday" Ron said
"Have you figured out how you're going to breathe under water yet?" Aranel asked Harry
"Not yet"
"Hey, where's the other girl you usually hang out with?" Ron asked Aranel
"Isilwen? She's been spending a lot of time with that boy from Beauxbatons. She leaves early and comes back late"
They approached one of the foyers and Legolas came staggering in.
"Legolas!" Saira cried being the first to see him.
He held his side as she ran up to him
"What happened?" She asked
"I was attacked on the way to Lothlorien. When I got Dumbledore's letter, I came back before I could get healed."
"Where are you hurt?" But he didn't need to tell her because there was a tip from where a blade had clearly pierced the cloth.
Saira summoned all her strength and said, "Tanka tel' taurnin"
As before, a light shone from her hands, and soon Legolas' face of pain went away.
"Thank you" he said
Everyone stood there silent until Dmitri said, "Isn't that the same spell you used on me?"
"Yes. I would have learned it if you hadn't tried all those stupid stunts" Saira replied
"Saira, I know I just got back but how is your friend?"
"Which one?"
"How many attacks were there?"
"Two. Liz and Ita"
"Take me to them"
Saira grabbed his hand and took him to the hospital wing. Dmitri and Aranel could keep up, but Harry Ron and Hermione wouldn't. They didn't possess the elf speed as the others did. When they arrived, Dumbledore was there talking to Ita.
"Back already" Madam Pomfrey said, "Ah, Master Greenleaf. It's good that you're back."
"Ita! You're awake" Saira ran to him
"Saira" He smiled but didn't sit up knowing he couldn't.
A few seconds later Harry Ron and Hermione came running in panting.
"Oh-good-he's-awake" Harry said
"Saira, what happened? You left; Liz said you had to do something. I went in the common room to wait but about 5 minutes later something hit me across the hear"
"Legolas was leaving. I promised to go see him"
Ita didn't seem very happy to hear that but Saira mistook his expression for pain.
"Legolas, do you know what type of spell was used?" Dumbledore asked Legolas who was examining Liz.
"A mind blast. Lietha guldur" he said in Elvish
Liz moved slightly then slowly opened her eyes
"Where am I?' she asked
"You're in the hospital wing. Esta" -Rest-
"Legolas, may I speak with you?" Dumbledore asked
"Sure" They went off to a corner where the others couldn't hear
"Albus in my experience, only an elf can accomplish a Mind Blast."
"I figured as much"
"That means only the people in this room could have done it"
"There is on elf that is absent from this crowd. Isilwen"
"That is suspicious. Wait did you say Isilwen?"
"Yes, according to her friends, she claims to be the cousin of Arwen"
"Arwen has no cousins"
"Exactly. You much help Saira find out what triggers her visions when she touches people. From what I've seen, it's emotions. She needs to test Miss Isilwen"
"I know"
"She has been most distressed since you have been gone. She's taken with you just as before"
Legolas tried to hide his pleasure from hearing that.
"I can't let it happen again though. Her soul may be there but her heart is that of a 14 year old girl"
"She will grow and mature. She is very mature already for her age in this life. Love never dies, but with new life it can forget"
"I won't let history repeat itself"
"I understand" Dumbledore said. He departed leaving Legolas by himself to watch.
Saira would glance over now and then smiling more when she saw him than Ita. Liz was very weak and had fallen asleep.
"Alright, my patients need their rest. Out. Out!" Madam Pomfrey pushed everyone out.
"Madam, you might want t ask snapped for a potion to help regain their strength" Legolas suggested before leaving too.
Saira was waiting against a pillar as he came out.
"I had a dream"
Legolas hadn't noticed she was there until she had said that
"What?"
"I had a dream that you got hurt and then you come back and you are. There are so many types of visions. Do I have them all?"
"I really don't know. What was your dream about?"
"It wasn't of much and then I saw you getting sliced across the side. Then I woke up"
"You told me, 'then don't get killed' and I wont. If I ever have to leave again, I'll take you with me"
"Why did you leave?"
"I got a letter from Galadriel, but it was a fake"
"I'm afraid" Saira said, "All the evil is gathering and I still don't know what to do"
"All is not lost"
"I can't feel safe until I find who hurt my friends"
Isilwen came down the hall and tried to turn back when she saw Saira
"Isilwen" she called
"Oh, Saira, how are you doing? I heard about Ita and Liz. I came to visit"
"Oh, well I don't think Madam Pomfrey is allowing anymore visitors" Legolas said
"I'll try later then"
"I'll take you back to class," Legolas said
Legolas knew Saira was very emotional right now and that it would be prime for her to have a vision. Quietly he muttered a spell to make Isilwen clumsy, "Lova tylka"
As he thought, Isilwen tripped and knowing Saira's good heart, she held out her hand to help her up. Isilwen took it almost immediately Saira began to have a vision. It was almost the same as the Yule Ball, except she was watching. It was Isilwen. She took a candleholder and hit Ita.
"No!" Saira screamed, but it wasn't over yet. She switched to where Liz was kissing Voron. She saw Isilwen use the mind blast spell as Liz walked away.
The vision ended as Isilwen let go. Saira fell back into Legolas who was ready to catch her knowing the energy it took out of her.
"How could you?!" Saira screamed. She turned to Legolas to held her tight
Isilwen guessed it would be good to run but it was to no avail because of another spell Legolas yelled, "Neuma en templa"
A force field erupted around Isilwen trapping her in place.
"You planned it didn't you? Me tripping, her taking my hand?"
Legolas winked. "Saira, go get Dumbledore"
Saira pulled away and ran to get the headmaster. As she did, Isilwen seemed to age 20 twenty years until she was a full-grown elf
"You're a Drow, aren't you?" Legolas asked
"Very good. Have a cookie," Isilwen said sarcastically
Quicker than he expected, Saira showed up with Dumbledore
"Are you sure?" Dumbledore said
"Positive" said replied
Isilwen was pacing in her bubbled force field.
"Great now it's the washed up old geezer"
"The Ministry of Magic has been informed. Isilwen will go to be tried"
"Oh, I'm just quivering"
"Silence!" Legolas yelled
Isilwen glared angrily but did not speak. Soon guards from Azkaban and the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge appeared in the hall. They seized Isilwen once Legolas dispelled the magic he'd done.
"Good day Albus. Is this her?"
"Yes" Dumbledore answered
"Alright take her to Azkaban. She will be tried tomorrow. Thank you Albus"
"It is not me you should be thanking. With the visionary strength of Saira, Isilwen would have very well done away with out students"
"Well thank you then" He shook Saira's hand
"Legolas, please escort Saira back to her dormitory until dinner" Dumbledore said.
Legolas bowed and left with Saira following behind
"Did you know it was Isilwen?"
"Why do you ask?"
"Because after my visions, you were waiting to catch me"
"I won't lie. I had a suspicion but I wasn't sure"
"I jus can't believe it was Isilwen"
"She was a Drow. They thrive on evil doings"
They reached the burnt doorway to the Gryffindor common room
"Did you do this?" he asked
"The lady was gone," she said smiling
"When it's time for dinner, don't leave until I get here. I refuse to let history repeat itself," Legolas said.
"Alright" Saira threw her arms around his neck. I'm glad you're back" she whispered then went inside
Legolas felt himself turn red but then regained himself
"You can't hide how you feel. Neither can she" It was Dumbledore again.
"I know but it will stay as a memory. Nothing more" Legolas left not wanting a recurrence of his earlier conversation.
All of Saira's friends were waiting in the common room except Aranel since she was in Ravenclaw.
"How long did you talk to Legolas? You've been gone for awhile," Dmitri asked
"Talking to Legolas wasn't the only ting I did"
"Explain"
Saira told them everything that happened
"Wow, Aranel's going to be crushed" Hermione said
"I doubt it" Dmitri said
"Why?" she retorted
"Isilwen only hung out with Aranel when she heard Saira was coming. She knew Liz would be introducing them so she wanted to get close to Aranel but when it didn't work she ignored and avoided her" Dmitri explained
"I've got a question" Ron said, "How did she get into Hogwarts if she is an evil elf"
"A Drow is the proper name and they are still elves. It's difficult to tell the difference sometimes" Saira answered, "Where's Harry?"
"Still in the library" Ron said
"He's only got one week to figure out how to breathe underwater," Hermione added
"Hey, time for dinner guys" Dmitri said
"Good I'm starving" Ron said
Everyone laughed and went to where the portrait used to be.
"Does anyone know when the frame is supposed to be fixed?" Saira asked
"Hopefully by tomorrow. Filch was furious when he saw it. He wanted you to be expelled but Dumbledore said no chance." Hermione said
"C'mon Saira" Dmitri said
"I cant. Legolas told me to wait for him"
"Ok, meet you down there" They all left but it wasn't very long before Legolas showed up
'Good. You waited," he said
"You expected me to run off?"
"No, but I just feel guilty"
"You shouldn't," she said. She knew her words didn't stop guilt but she did mean them
"From now on, I don't want you to go anywhere without a group of people if I cant be around"
"Don't worry. I wont"
"I mean it," He said seriously
Saira stopped.
"What?" he asked
"Look, I know you feel blameworthy but you don't need to be rude to me"
"I'm sorry," he said, "I didn't mean to"
"What's bothering you?"
"Nothing. I just dont want to see you or anyone get hurt" he said but he didn't meet her eyes.
Saira eyed him skeptically. She could easily find something out by touching him to get a vision but she would rather him tell her
"C'mon we don't want to be late," he said
They began to walk again
"Stop that" he said without looking at her
"What?" she asked innocently
"You're trying to find out why I feel a way I don't"
"You're a terrible liar," she said smiling
All Legolas did was smile weakly as they arrived at the Great Hall. He held the door open for her. She walked in and Legolas guided her by putting his hand on the small of her back.
'What am I doing?' he thought to himself and removed his hand. 'She's 14. It's not the same person technically' he told himself.
Legolas went to join the teachers at the front table.
"Hey, Saira" Ron said with a mouthful of food.
"Hey" Saira said in return. Soon, Harry walked up.
"Blimey Harry. You look terrible" Ron said looking at Harry's face. It was exceedingly pale and he had bags under his eyes.
"Yeah, you look like a Redead" Dmitri said
"A what?" Harry asked
"A disgusting" Saira said
"Ugly" Dmitri added as he and Saira switched off.
"Decrepit"
"Creepy"
"Horrible"
"Monstrous"
"Creature" Saira finished.
"It's like a zombie
"But worse"
"You can kill a zombie easy"
"But Redeads are more difficult"
"Why?" Ron asked
"Yeah, why?" Hermione repeated
"Unlike zombies" Saira started again
"Redeads cannot live with just the life they're given"
"They are trapped between life and death"
"But death is dominant"
"And that's why they must take life"
"To sustain their own," Dmitri said
"Creepy" Ron said
"Oh, but that's not all" Dmitri continued
"Redeads may be slow like zombies," Saira said next
"But they have a high shriek"
"That paralyzes people"
"Oh, my!" Hermione said
"How exactly do they kill someone?" Ron asked intrigued
"Ron, why on earth would you want to know that?" Hermione asked
"I'm just curious" He retorted
"Well, it's pretty gross"
"After you are paralyzed, the Redead will jump on you with alarming speed"
"Then it sucks the life out of you through your mouth"
"You can get away, but its not easy because their long fingers have a firm grip" Saira said
"How do you know this?" Harry asked
Dmitri and Saira looked at each other as if talking with their minds
"We happen to know the only survivor" Dmitri said
"Well, before he died from extreme old age" Saira added
The food appeared on the tables and after filling their plates, Dmitri and Saira continued
"Dampe' was the grave keeper at Kakariko village" Dmitri said
"But one day a Redead escaped from the Shadow Temple behind the graveyard" Saira said
"Dampe' was digging a hole and it came up behind him"
"He said it had no eyes and there was just a hole for it latch on with"
"How'd he escape?" Harry asked
"He still had the shovel in his hand and hit him" Dmitri explained
"But I thought he would have been paralyzed" Ron pointed out
"When the Redead starts stealing your life, the paralysis leaves because it takes to much energy for them to do both at the same time. Plus their grip is so strong, its not needed" Saira clarified
"Yeah, Dampe's ghost is still there. We used to go visit him until we came here" Dmitri said
"Ok, can we please eat? I'm getting nauseous with these horrid descriptions" Hermione said making a face
"Oh, c'mon Hermione. It's not that bad" Ron said
"Well, it reminds me of the dementors?" Dmitri asked
"Please, let's just eat" Hermione pleaded
"Ok, never mind" Dmitri said
"Well, in any case, I'm so glad I remind you of a ghastly Redead" Harry said jokingly.
The rest of the night went by rather quickly. Dmitri left early to go meet up with Aranel. Harry unwillingly went back to the library. Ron and Hermione joined him. Saira wanted to go talk to Legolas but she decided to go visit Liz and Ita instead.
Saira didn't say a word all during Herbology. Her mind drifted back to her dream about Legolas. So far, most of what she had Seen had come true, but she'd never had a dream come to pass. Earlier Saira had tried to contact Link, but he'd left for the Fire Temple. He was going to fight the legendary dragon of the Goron people. It had scorched their land. Ganondorf resurrected the dragon from extinction as a warning to the rest of Hyrule.
"Saira?" Professor Sprout said
"Huh?"
"Saira" Dmitri pushed her slightly bringing her head to reality.
"Professor, um, I don't think she knows the answer," Dmitri said
"Ok, do you?"
"Sorry, no"
Class ended and Professor Sprout wasn't very pleased with the classes' performance.
"Saira, don't worry. Everything will be fine" Hermione comforted
"I know but I wish I knew who it was"
"Maybe when Ita and Liz wake up, they can tell you" Harry suggested
"No. In my visions, their backs were turned"
"I bet it was Malfoy" Ron said
"Don't be stupid. Malfoy was at the Yule Ball the whole night until Saira went to get him. There's no way he could have gotten to the Great Hall that fast" Dmitri said.
"I'll find them. Whoever it was," Saira said quickening her pace. "What time is it?"
"Nearly 5" Harry said
They passed the room where Legolas was supposed to be staying.
"So, when is the Second task?" Hermione said to break the silence even though she knew very well when it was
"It's next Saturday" Ron said
"Have you figured out how you're going to breathe under water yet?" Aranel asked Harry
"Not yet"
"Hey, where's the other girl you usually hang out with?" Ron asked Aranel
"Isilwen? She's been spending a lot of time with that boy from Beauxbatons. She leaves early and comes back late"
They approached one of the foyers and Legolas came staggering in.
"Legolas!" Saira cried being the first to see him.
He held his side as she ran up to him
"What happened?" She asked
"I was attacked on the way to Lothlorien. When I got Dumbledore's letter, I came back before I could get healed."
"Where are you hurt?" But he didn't need to tell her because there was a tip from where a blade had clearly pierced the cloth.
Saira summoned all her strength and said, "Tanka tel' taurnin"
As before, a light shone from her hands, and soon Legolas' face of pain went away.
"Thank you" he said
Everyone stood there silent until Dmitri said, "Isn't that the same spell you used on me?"
"Yes. I would have learned it if you hadn't tried all those stupid stunts" Saira replied
"Saira, I know I just got back but how is your friend?"
"Which one?"
"How many attacks were there?"
"Two. Liz and Ita"
"Take me to them"
Saira grabbed his hand and took him to the hospital wing. Dmitri and Aranel could keep up, but Harry Ron and Hermione wouldn't. They didn't possess the elf speed as the others did. When they arrived, Dumbledore was there talking to Ita.
"Back already" Madam Pomfrey said, "Ah, Master Greenleaf. It's good that you're back."
"Ita! You're awake" Saira ran to him
"Saira" He smiled but didn't sit up knowing he couldn't.
A few seconds later Harry Ron and Hermione came running in panting.
"Oh-good-he's-awake" Harry said
"Saira, what happened? You left; Liz said you had to do something. I went in the common room to wait but about 5 minutes later something hit me across the hear"
"Legolas was leaving. I promised to go see him"
Ita didn't seem very happy to hear that but Saira mistook his expression for pain.
"Legolas, do you know what type of spell was used?" Dumbledore asked Legolas who was examining Liz.
"A mind blast. Lietha guldur" he said in Elvish
Liz moved slightly then slowly opened her eyes
"Where am I?' she asked
"You're in the hospital wing. Esta" -Rest-
"Legolas, may I speak with you?" Dumbledore asked
"Sure" They went off to a corner where the others couldn't hear
"Albus in my experience, only an elf can accomplish a Mind Blast."
"I figured as much"
"That means only the people in this room could have done it"
"There is on elf that is absent from this crowd. Isilwen"
"That is suspicious. Wait did you say Isilwen?"
"Yes, according to her friends, she claims to be the cousin of Arwen"
"Arwen has no cousins"
"Exactly. You much help Saira find out what triggers her visions when she touches people. From what I've seen, it's emotions. She needs to test Miss Isilwen"
"I know"
"She has been most distressed since you have been gone. She's taken with you just as before"
Legolas tried to hide his pleasure from hearing that.
"I can't let it happen again though. Her soul may be there but her heart is that of a 14 year old girl"
"She will grow and mature. She is very mature already for her age in this life. Love never dies, but with new life it can forget"
"I won't let history repeat itself"
"I understand" Dumbledore said. He departed leaving Legolas by himself to watch.
Saira would glance over now and then smiling more when she saw him than Ita. Liz was very weak and had fallen asleep.
"Alright, my patients need their rest. Out. Out!" Madam Pomfrey pushed everyone out.
"Madam, you might want t ask snapped for a potion to help regain their strength" Legolas suggested before leaving too.
Saira was waiting against a pillar as he came out.
"I had a dream"
Legolas hadn't noticed she was there until she had said that
"What?"
"I had a dream that you got hurt and then you come back and you are. There are so many types of visions. Do I have them all?"
"I really don't know. What was your dream about?"
"It wasn't of much and then I saw you getting sliced across the side. Then I woke up"
"You told me, 'then don't get killed' and I wont. If I ever have to leave again, I'll take you with me"
"Why did you leave?"
"I got a letter from Galadriel, but it was a fake"
"I'm afraid" Saira said, "All the evil is gathering and I still don't know what to do"
"All is not lost"
"I can't feel safe until I find who hurt my friends"
Isilwen came down the hall and tried to turn back when she saw Saira
"Isilwen" she called
"Oh, Saira, how are you doing? I heard about Ita and Liz. I came to visit"
"Oh, well I don't think Madam Pomfrey is allowing anymore visitors" Legolas said
"I'll try later then"
"I'll take you back to class," Legolas said
Legolas knew Saira was very emotional right now and that it would be prime for her to have a vision. Quietly he muttered a spell to make Isilwen clumsy, "Lova tylka"
As he thought, Isilwen tripped and knowing Saira's good heart, she held out her hand to help her up. Isilwen took it almost immediately Saira began to have a vision. It was almost the same as the Yule Ball, except she was watching. It was Isilwen. She took a candleholder and hit Ita.
"No!" Saira screamed, but it wasn't over yet. She switched to where Liz was kissing Voron. She saw Isilwen use the mind blast spell as Liz walked away.
The vision ended as Isilwen let go. Saira fell back into Legolas who was ready to catch her knowing the energy it took out of her.
"How could you?!" Saira screamed. She turned to Legolas to held her tight
Isilwen guessed it would be good to run but it was to no avail because of another spell Legolas yelled, "Neuma en templa"
A force field erupted around Isilwen trapping her in place.
"You planned it didn't you? Me tripping, her taking my hand?"
Legolas winked. "Saira, go get Dumbledore"
Saira pulled away and ran to get the headmaster. As she did, Isilwen seemed to age 20 twenty years until she was a full-grown elf
"You're a Drow, aren't you?" Legolas asked
"Very good. Have a cookie," Isilwen said sarcastically
Quicker than he expected, Saira showed up with Dumbledore
"Are you sure?" Dumbledore said
"Positive" said replied
Isilwen was pacing in her bubbled force field.
"Great now it's the washed up old geezer"
"The Ministry of Magic has been informed. Isilwen will go to be tried"
"Oh, I'm just quivering"
"Silence!" Legolas yelled
Isilwen glared angrily but did not speak. Soon guards from Azkaban and the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge appeared in the hall. They seized Isilwen once Legolas dispelled the magic he'd done.
"Good day Albus. Is this her?"
"Yes" Dumbledore answered
"Alright take her to Azkaban. She will be tried tomorrow. Thank you Albus"
"It is not me you should be thanking. With the visionary strength of Saira, Isilwen would have very well done away with out students"
"Well thank you then" He shook Saira's hand
"Legolas, please escort Saira back to her dormitory until dinner" Dumbledore said.
Legolas bowed and left with Saira following behind
"Did you know it was Isilwen?"
"Why do you ask?"
"Because after my visions, you were waiting to catch me"
"I won't lie. I had a suspicion but I wasn't sure"
"I jus can't believe it was Isilwen"
"She was a Drow. They thrive on evil doings"
They reached the burnt doorway to the Gryffindor common room
"Did you do this?" he asked
"The lady was gone," she said smiling
"When it's time for dinner, don't leave until I get here. I refuse to let history repeat itself," Legolas said.
"Alright" Saira threw her arms around his neck. I'm glad you're back" she whispered then went inside
Legolas felt himself turn red but then regained himself
"You can't hide how you feel. Neither can she" It was Dumbledore again.
"I know but it will stay as a memory. Nothing more" Legolas left not wanting a recurrence of his earlier conversation.
All of Saira's friends were waiting in the common room except Aranel since she was in Ravenclaw.
"How long did you talk to Legolas? You've been gone for awhile," Dmitri asked
"Talking to Legolas wasn't the only ting I did"
"Explain"
Saira told them everything that happened
"Wow, Aranel's going to be crushed" Hermione said
"I doubt it" Dmitri said
"Why?" she retorted
"Isilwen only hung out with Aranel when she heard Saira was coming. She knew Liz would be introducing them so she wanted to get close to Aranel but when it didn't work she ignored and avoided her" Dmitri explained
"I've got a question" Ron said, "How did she get into Hogwarts if she is an evil elf"
"A Drow is the proper name and they are still elves. It's difficult to tell the difference sometimes" Saira answered, "Where's Harry?"
"Still in the library" Ron said
"He's only got one week to figure out how to breathe underwater," Hermione added
"Hey, time for dinner guys" Dmitri said
"Good I'm starving" Ron said
Everyone laughed and went to where the portrait used to be.
"Does anyone know when the frame is supposed to be fixed?" Saira asked
"Hopefully by tomorrow. Filch was furious when he saw it. He wanted you to be expelled but Dumbledore said no chance." Hermione said
"C'mon Saira" Dmitri said
"I cant. Legolas told me to wait for him"
"Ok, meet you down there" They all left but it wasn't very long before Legolas showed up
'Good. You waited," he said
"You expected me to run off?"
"No, but I just feel guilty"
"You shouldn't," she said. She knew her words didn't stop guilt but she did mean them
"From now on, I don't want you to go anywhere without a group of people if I cant be around"
"Don't worry. I wont"
"I mean it," He said seriously
Saira stopped.
"What?" he asked
"Look, I know you feel blameworthy but you don't need to be rude to me"
"I'm sorry," he said, "I didn't mean to"
"What's bothering you?"
"Nothing. I just dont want to see you or anyone get hurt" he said but he didn't meet her eyes.
Saira eyed him skeptically. She could easily find something out by touching him to get a vision but she would rather him tell her
"C'mon we don't want to be late," he said
They began to walk again
"Stop that" he said without looking at her
"What?" she asked innocently
"You're trying to find out why I feel a way I don't"
"You're a terrible liar," she said smiling
All Legolas did was smile weakly as they arrived at the Great Hall. He held the door open for her. She walked in and Legolas guided her by putting his hand on the small of her back.
'What am I doing?' he thought to himself and removed his hand. 'She's 14. It's not the same person technically' he told himself.
Legolas went to join the teachers at the front table.
"Hey, Saira" Ron said with a mouthful of food.
"Hey" Saira said in return. Soon, Harry walked up.
"Blimey Harry. You look terrible" Ron said looking at Harry's face. It was exceedingly pale and he had bags under his eyes.
"Yeah, you look like a Redead" Dmitri said
"A what?" Harry asked
"A disgusting" Saira said
"Ugly" Dmitri added as he and Saira switched off.
"Decrepit"
"Creepy"
"Horrible"
"Monstrous"
"Creature" Saira finished.
"It's like a zombie
"But worse"
"You can kill a zombie easy"
"But Redeads are more difficult"
"Why?" Ron asked
"Yeah, why?" Hermione repeated
"Unlike zombies" Saira started again
"Redeads cannot live with just the life they're given"
"They are trapped between life and death"
"But death is dominant"
"And that's why they must take life"
"To sustain their own," Dmitri said
"Creepy" Ron said
"Oh, but that's not all" Dmitri continued
"Redeads may be slow like zombies," Saira said next
"But they have a high shriek"
"That paralyzes people"
"Oh, my!" Hermione said
"How exactly do they kill someone?" Ron asked intrigued
"Ron, why on earth would you want to know that?" Hermione asked
"I'm just curious" He retorted
"Well, it's pretty gross"
"After you are paralyzed, the Redead will jump on you with alarming speed"
"Then it sucks the life out of you through your mouth"
"You can get away, but its not easy because their long fingers have a firm grip" Saira said
"How do you know this?" Harry asked
Dmitri and Saira looked at each other as if talking with their minds
"We happen to know the only survivor" Dmitri said
"Well, before he died from extreme old age" Saira added
The food appeared on the tables and after filling their plates, Dmitri and Saira continued
"Dampe' was the grave keeper at Kakariko village" Dmitri said
"But one day a Redead escaped from the Shadow Temple behind the graveyard" Saira said
"Dampe' was digging a hole and it came up behind him"
"He said it had no eyes and there was just a hole for it latch on with"
"How'd he escape?" Harry asked
"He still had the shovel in his hand and hit him" Dmitri explained
"But I thought he would have been paralyzed" Ron pointed out
"When the Redead starts stealing your life, the paralysis leaves because it takes to much energy for them to do both at the same time. Plus their grip is so strong, its not needed" Saira clarified
"Yeah, Dampe's ghost is still there. We used to go visit him until we came here" Dmitri said
"Ok, can we please eat? I'm getting nauseous with these horrid descriptions" Hermione said making a face
"Oh, c'mon Hermione. It's not that bad" Ron said
"Well, it reminds me of the dementors?" Dmitri asked
"Please, let's just eat" Hermione pleaded
"Ok, never mind" Dmitri said
"Well, in any case, I'm so glad I remind you of a ghastly Redead" Harry said jokingly.
The rest of the night went by rather quickly. Dmitri left early to go meet up with Aranel. Harry unwillingly went back to the library. Ron and Hermione joined him. Saira wanted to go talk to Legolas but she decided to go visit Liz and Ita instead.