Big Brown Eyes
Hermione awoke to find big brown eyes staring at her about an inch away from her face and a melodic voice chanting, "Elah malsl tuc, elah malsl tuc." She gasped and the eyes drew away so she could see the person they belonged to.
A young man, with long blonde hair, brown eyes, and, wait, pointed ears!He was dressed in a tunic, pants, and a cloak that were varying shades of green and brown. He smiled at her," Glad to see you're awake. Oh, and, don't touch your cheek, you have a cut there." Hermione smiled back, feeling somewhat dazed, "Who is he? He can't be an elf, can he? Well, he is definately cuter than a house elf. Wish we had more elves like him at Hogwarts!" Hermione didn't realize she was thinking aloud until the man grinned and said," I don't know what a 'house elf' is and I don't know what 'cuter' means, but thank you anyway." Hermione's blushed and was about to change the subject and ask his name when someone yelled, "HERMIONE!!!!!"
She turned, finding Harry standing there looking very happy. "Are you OK? How do you feel? Does your cut hurt?" He rambled. "I'm fine Harry," Hermione interrupted, "Just a little more rest and I'll be as good as new." Harry looked relieved. "Where's Ron?" Hermione asked. "Oh, he was really tired, so I sent him to the guesthouse to sleep. I'll go tell him your awake." Harry answered. Then he bent down under the pretext of checking Hermione's cut and whispered into her ear, "They might call you Princess. Don't object, Ron and I already tried. It's a long story. But they will call you Princess andyway, so don't make a fuss about it, I'll explain later." He straightened, smiled, and turned away.
Hermione was thinking about what Harry siad, but decided to think about it later, and turned her attention back to the elf at her side.
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Harry turned away from Hermione's bed and walked a few feet when he remembered he didn't know where he was going. Harry stopped and was about to ask someone when something collided with him. He staggered back, clutching his head, where they had collided, as the pain slowly receded. When the pain left, Harry lifted his hands from his head to see who he had crashed into. It was a girl, about his age, sprawled out on the floor and still struggling to stand, as she had a large package tucked under one arm. "Here, let me give you a hand," Harry said quickly and helped her up. She nodded her thanks, and as she was recovering her breath, Harry was able to take a good look at her. He couldn't tell her hair color, because it was tied back with a bandana, but her bright blue eyes stood out in her face. She was wearing a white shirt that came up to just below her elbows, and blue skirt the color of her eyes with dark blue embroidery, and a fitted vest the color of the embroidery. On top of all of this was a dark blue hooded cloak that was fastened around her neck. Harry also noticed a shooting star that sparkled on a silver chain around her neck. Harry was about to ask her where the Sixth Level Guest House was when she spoke, "One moment, please." She went to the elf Hermione's bedside and handed him the package, "Here are the supplies you asked for Legolas." The elf smiled his thanks and the girl came back to Harry. "What do you need, oh and by the way, my name's Alanna," she said. "Well. Alanna, I need to find the Sixth Level Guest House," Harry replied. "Follow me." Alanna turned and led Harry through a series of houses, streets, and other structures, arriving at a house with the same roofing as the House of Healing. Harry opened the door and saw a large room with three couches, some armchairs, tapestries, tables, and other furniture. At the back of the room there was another door, Harry opened it and saw Ron sleeping peacefully on a comfortable bed. He closed the door softly and turned back to Alanna, "Would you like to stay awhile?" "I think I am needed at the House of Healing." Alanna replied. "Surely they could spare you for a minute or two?" Harry countered. He started rummaging around the room for any refreshments he could find. He found a jug of water and some delicious cakes, and turned back to face Alanna, finding she was already gone. He saw the bright blue of her skirt as she ran toward the House of Healing. He sighed, and bit into a cake, "Maybe next time." ***************************************************** That night dinner was brought to Harry and Ron in the guesthouse and Hermione stayed in the House of Healing. As they ate, Harry and Ron discussed what to do next.
"I think we should stay here a couple more days at least, so Hermione can recover her strength. Also, I want to explore this city and find out where we are. I want to know about that Black Man and the 'Land Beyond the Sea.'" Harry told Ron.
"Yeah, maybe we can find out about this city and tell Dumbledore about it when we come back. We might even get extra credit for History of Magic," Ron answered.
They went to bed soon after, both having dreams about the Black Man. When they awoke, light was streaming through the exquisite curtains and a hot, porridge-like sort of breakfast awaited them. After getting dressed in breeches and tunics they found laid out for them, the two made their way to the House of Healing.
Hermione was awake and eating rapidly while talking to Legolas. She stopped when Ron and Harry came and introduced Ron to Legolas.
"I'm almost done," Hermione told Harry and Ron. After she finished, Hermione stood up for the first time since the previous day and made her way to a separate room to change. She came back wearing a light green cotton dress with beautiful embroidery.
They spent the whole day touring the city with Legolas as their guide. Sometimes Harry would see Alanna, usually accompanied by another girl his age he didn't know, and he would smile and wave.
At about five o'clock Legolas led them back to the guesthouse, saying, "Tonight, there is a feast in your honor. I will come in a half an hour to lead you to the seventh circle." With that, he was gone. Harry, Ron, and Hermione retired to their separate rooms to bathe in steaming baths laid out for them.
As she was bathing Hermione wondered, "What will I wear to this feast?" She put on a light blue dress she found in one of the drawers and went to the front room to join Ron and Harry.
They were just sitting when a knock came on the door. Harry opened it finding Alanna and another person wearing a hooded cloak. Harry suspected they were sisters, they shared the same sparkling blue eyes. Introductions were made and the newcomer's name was Meridelle. Alanna was carrying a long garment bag sort of thing and Meridelle was carrying three small boxes. In Alanna's package there was two sets of white tunics and breeches and a breath taking, long white dress. It had large bell sleeves shimmered with an unknown quality and had intricate embroidery and jewels stitched on it. When all three had changed into their new clothes, Meridelle opened her parcels. They were three thin silver circlets inset with diamonds. Harry and Ron put theirs on and Alanna and Meridelle sat Hermione down so they could arrange her hair.
As they worked away, Hermione had a strange vision. She was flying Harry's Firebolt and someone was behind her. To her right there was a giant black raven, she suspected it was Harry, with a letter tied to his foot. Then the scene changed, she was standing on rock in the middle of a cavern of flames. Harry was there, holding something in his fist, looking confused, Ron was there looking frightened, and, oh, there were those horrid Black Men!
Suddenly, Hermione snapped out of it to find her hair a mass of elegant curls, loops, and braids around her circlet. Hermione smiled her thanks to Meridelle and Alanna as there was another knock on the door. It was Legolas. Hermione took him aside as the other four talked.
"I had a strange vision," Hermione began and told Legolas everything. His brow furrowed as he listened and thought.
"I don't know," he replied finally, "You should tell King Aragorn, he may know what to do. But not tonight, I don't want to spoil his good mood."
With that he took her arm and proceeded to escort them to the feast.
They came to the grand building in the seventh circle and stopped in front.
"I am going to go in, followed by Alanna and Meridelle. As they are announcing our names, give your cloaks to the man at the door. Then go inside, the herald will announce you and Aragorn will tell you where to sit." Legolas told Ron, Harry, and Hermione. He gave Hermione a special look, and she felt her stomach go all funny.
"Stop it," she commanded herself. In a minute, she heard Legolas being announced, followed by Meridelle and Alanna. She gave her cloak to a man, took a deep breath, and stepped into the room as the herald called, "The Princes and Princess from the Land Beyond the Sea! Prince Ron, Prince Harry, and Princess Hermione!" Then, to Hermione's surprise, everyone bowed.
Hermione awoke to find big brown eyes staring at her about an inch away from her face and a melodic voice chanting, "Elah malsl tuc, elah malsl tuc." She gasped and the eyes drew away so she could see the person they belonged to.
A young man, with long blonde hair, brown eyes, and, wait, pointed ears!He was dressed in a tunic, pants, and a cloak that were varying shades of green and brown. He smiled at her," Glad to see you're awake. Oh, and, don't touch your cheek, you have a cut there." Hermione smiled back, feeling somewhat dazed, "Who is he? He can't be an elf, can he? Well, he is definately cuter than a house elf. Wish we had more elves like him at Hogwarts!" Hermione didn't realize she was thinking aloud until the man grinned and said," I don't know what a 'house elf' is and I don't know what 'cuter' means, but thank you anyway." Hermione's blushed and was about to change the subject and ask his name when someone yelled, "HERMIONE!!!!!"
She turned, finding Harry standing there looking very happy. "Are you OK? How do you feel? Does your cut hurt?" He rambled. "I'm fine Harry," Hermione interrupted, "Just a little more rest and I'll be as good as new." Harry looked relieved. "Where's Ron?" Hermione asked. "Oh, he was really tired, so I sent him to the guesthouse to sleep. I'll go tell him your awake." Harry answered. Then he bent down under the pretext of checking Hermione's cut and whispered into her ear, "They might call you Princess. Don't object, Ron and I already tried. It's a long story. But they will call you Princess andyway, so don't make a fuss about it, I'll explain later." He straightened, smiled, and turned away.
Hermione was thinking about what Harry siad, but decided to think about it later, and turned her attention back to the elf at her side.
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Harry turned away from Hermione's bed and walked a few feet when he remembered he didn't know where he was going. Harry stopped and was about to ask someone when something collided with him. He staggered back, clutching his head, where they had collided, as the pain slowly receded. When the pain left, Harry lifted his hands from his head to see who he had crashed into. It was a girl, about his age, sprawled out on the floor and still struggling to stand, as she had a large package tucked under one arm. "Here, let me give you a hand," Harry said quickly and helped her up. She nodded her thanks, and as she was recovering her breath, Harry was able to take a good look at her. He couldn't tell her hair color, because it was tied back with a bandana, but her bright blue eyes stood out in her face. She was wearing a white shirt that came up to just below her elbows, and blue skirt the color of her eyes with dark blue embroidery, and a fitted vest the color of the embroidery. On top of all of this was a dark blue hooded cloak that was fastened around her neck. Harry also noticed a shooting star that sparkled on a silver chain around her neck. Harry was about to ask her where the Sixth Level Guest House was when she spoke, "One moment, please." She went to the elf Hermione's bedside and handed him the package, "Here are the supplies you asked for Legolas." The elf smiled his thanks and the girl came back to Harry. "What do you need, oh and by the way, my name's Alanna," she said. "Well. Alanna, I need to find the Sixth Level Guest House," Harry replied. "Follow me." Alanna turned and led Harry through a series of houses, streets, and other structures, arriving at a house with the same roofing as the House of Healing. Harry opened the door and saw a large room with three couches, some armchairs, tapestries, tables, and other furniture. At the back of the room there was another door, Harry opened it and saw Ron sleeping peacefully on a comfortable bed. He closed the door softly and turned back to Alanna, "Would you like to stay awhile?" "I think I am needed at the House of Healing." Alanna replied. "Surely they could spare you for a minute or two?" Harry countered. He started rummaging around the room for any refreshments he could find. He found a jug of water and some delicious cakes, and turned back to face Alanna, finding she was already gone. He saw the bright blue of her skirt as she ran toward the House of Healing. He sighed, and bit into a cake, "Maybe next time." ***************************************************** That night dinner was brought to Harry and Ron in the guesthouse and Hermione stayed in the House of Healing. As they ate, Harry and Ron discussed what to do next.
"I think we should stay here a couple more days at least, so Hermione can recover her strength. Also, I want to explore this city and find out where we are. I want to know about that Black Man and the 'Land Beyond the Sea.'" Harry told Ron.
"Yeah, maybe we can find out about this city and tell Dumbledore about it when we come back. We might even get extra credit for History of Magic," Ron answered.
They went to bed soon after, both having dreams about the Black Man. When they awoke, light was streaming through the exquisite curtains and a hot, porridge-like sort of breakfast awaited them. After getting dressed in breeches and tunics they found laid out for them, the two made their way to the House of Healing.
Hermione was awake and eating rapidly while talking to Legolas. She stopped when Ron and Harry came and introduced Ron to Legolas.
"I'm almost done," Hermione told Harry and Ron. After she finished, Hermione stood up for the first time since the previous day and made her way to a separate room to change. She came back wearing a light green cotton dress with beautiful embroidery.
They spent the whole day touring the city with Legolas as their guide. Sometimes Harry would see Alanna, usually accompanied by another girl his age he didn't know, and he would smile and wave.
At about five o'clock Legolas led them back to the guesthouse, saying, "Tonight, there is a feast in your honor. I will come in a half an hour to lead you to the seventh circle." With that, he was gone. Harry, Ron, and Hermione retired to their separate rooms to bathe in steaming baths laid out for them.
As she was bathing Hermione wondered, "What will I wear to this feast?" She put on a light blue dress she found in one of the drawers and went to the front room to join Ron and Harry.
They were just sitting when a knock came on the door. Harry opened it finding Alanna and another person wearing a hooded cloak. Harry suspected they were sisters, they shared the same sparkling blue eyes. Introductions were made and the newcomer's name was Meridelle. Alanna was carrying a long garment bag sort of thing and Meridelle was carrying three small boxes. In Alanna's package there was two sets of white tunics and breeches and a breath taking, long white dress. It had large bell sleeves shimmered with an unknown quality and had intricate embroidery and jewels stitched on it. When all three had changed into their new clothes, Meridelle opened her parcels. They were three thin silver circlets inset with diamonds. Harry and Ron put theirs on and Alanna and Meridelle sat Hermione down so they could arrange her hair.
As they worked away, Hermione had a strange vision. She was flying Harry's Firebolt and someone was behind her. To her right there was a giant black raven, she suspected it was Harry, with a letter tied to his foot. Then the scene changed, she was standing on rock in the middle of a cavern of flames. Harry was there, holding something in his fist, looking confused, Ron was there looking frightened, and, oh, there were those horrid Black Men!
Suddenly, Hermione snapped out of it to find her hair a mass of elegant curls, loops, and braids around her circlet. Hermione smiled her thanks to Meridelle and Alanna as there was another knock on the door. It was Legolas. Hermione took him aside as the other four talked.
"I had a strange vision," Hermione began and told Legolas everything. His brow furrowed as he listened and thought.
"I don't know," he replied finally, "You should tell King Aragorn, he may know what to do. But not tonight, I don't want to spoil his good mood."
With that he took her arm and proceeded to escort them to the feast.
They came to the grand building in the seventh circle and stopped in front.
"I am going to go in, followed by Alanna and Meridelle. As they are announcing our names, give your cloaks to the man at the door. Then go inside, the herald will announce you and Aragorn will tell you where to sit." Legolas told Ron, Harry, and Hermione. He gave Hermione a special look, and she felt her stomach go all funny.
"Stop it," she commanded herself. In a minute, she heard Legolas being announced, followed by Meridelle and Alanna. She gave her cloak to a man, took a deep breath, and stepped into the room as the herald called, "The Princes and Princess from the Land Beyond the Sea! Prince Ron, Prince Harry, and Princess Hermione!" Then, to Hermione's surprise, everyone bowed.