-Divination-
Saira was forced to stay in the hospital wing for the next three days because she was so weak. On the second day, Dumbledore came to visit her.
"Hello Saira" he said as Saira was practicing her Charms. However he'd caught her when she was cheating and using her hands.
"Hello Professor"
"How are you feeling?"
"Much better now"
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. I'll be fine"
"Has Madam Pomfrey given you the potion I recommended?"
"Yes but she didn't tell me what it was"
"During Harry's Occulemency lessons, I want you to take this. I'm hoping that it will put less of a strain on you while they are happening. I cannot guarantee but I'm hoping"
"Okay. I hope so too. Excuse me if this is not my place to say but that cant be why you're here"
"You're very in tune with your instincts and you would be right. I wanted to speak with you about Harry"
"Me? Why? Ron and Hermione are much closer to him"
"But they have not been inside his head. You know what he's thinking and feeling because your situations are so similar"
"If you want to know about his feelings, you should talk to Liz"
"I think you're more sympathetic to his situation though"
"Why can't you talk to him?" Saira asked thinking that would be the best choice even compared to her
"You know why Saira. Think" he said looking at her intensely
"Because Voldemort and Harry are linked. If you talk to Harry, Voldemort will know"
"Exactly. Now Saira, you cannot utter a word to Harry that I have come here or spoken to you for it will anger him further."
"I understand"
"Now then. I need you to tell me everything you've seen"
Saira went off telling him about every painful vision she had ending with the corridor of locked doors
"Harry thinks its something in the Department of Mysteries."
Dumbledore didn't answer proving Harry right. Saira decided to bring something up with him for Harry's sake.
"Professor why don't you teach Harry Occulemency yourself or explain to him because if you keep him in the dark I have no doubts he will do something rash. He will be much more willing to learn from you"
"You know the answer to your own question. If you would, please try and convince Harry to do better in Occulemency. I know it's hard on you but for his sake he must learn."
Without another word he left Saira to cheating at her Charms.
On Saira's last night, a crashing noise outside her curtain woke her. She stepped off the bed and started shivering as her feet made contact with the cold ground. She peeked around the corner and saw Dmitri was lying flat on his back in a pile of stuff he'd knocked over. Saira walked over to him and helped him up.
"Dmitri what're you doing?"
"Madam Pomfrey wasn't letting any visitors during the day"
"Why?" Saira asked
"Because she was afraid any contact would cause you to have a vision and just make you weak and pass out again."
"Ah okay. So you decided to risk getting caught by Filch to come and see me. How sweet. I'd be careful though, you don't want Aranel getting jealous" Saira joked
"No worries. Did anyone come tell you about Trelawney? Dmitri said helping Saira back into the bed and then laying down in her lap. "Whoa this is cushy. I'd just stay here if I were you"
"No thanks and no about Trelawney. I think I remember her getting dismissed by Umbridge but everything was jumbled at that point. And anyway, I've had no visitors so how would I know?"
"Well you'd be right. Course Dumbledore overruled her when it came to making Trelawney leave the castle altogether. He got around her decree and let Trelawney stay while getting a new teacher as well"
"A new teacher? Oh I bet Umbridge didn't like that at all"
"The fact that he appointed a new teacher did make her pretty furious but what made it worse was the fact it was a centaur"
"Shh. If she's asleep we don't want to wake her" More voices said from around the curtain.
"Well, well, well. Isn't this a sight?" Dmitri said having gotten up to see the source of the voices. "Elizabeth, Aranel, tsk tsk"
They looked up and sighed relieved when it was only Dmitri. Liz and Aranel sat down next to Saira and got comfy
"I think this is just funny. We've got all the elves together breaking the rules," Dmitri said joining them and laying across them.
"Not quite. Don't forget that new girl," Aranel said "and Bri"
"Who're they?" Dmitri asked
"Rianna is the new Gryffindor" Saira said.
"The blonde chick? Real flirty?"
"That'd be her," Liz said with a hint of disgust
"Miss Lizzy such a tone" Dmitri said
"Do you want to get slapped Dmitri?"
"What do you got against her? She seemed alright to me"
"Well she's not flirting with your boyfriend every time you turn your back"
"I hope Dmitri doesn't have a boyfriend," Aranel said playing with his hair
They all laughed quietly
"You know, I've seen her hanging out with a Slytherin a lot" Aranel said "A cute blonde guy. Haven't seen him around much"
"Do you know his name?" Saira asked
"Dorian" Liz said, "Voron told me"
"Dorian? Hmm I didn't think Rianna was a one man girl"
"Hey Liz, why don't you find out?" Aranel suggested
"Believe me, I have. Rianna is so confused. She has no idea what she wants so she tries everything hoping to get an idea"
"Why didn't you ask her to break the rules with you?" Saira asked
"I did but she didn't want to come" Liz said
"Why?"
"Because she was sneaking off to see her new boy toy"
Footsteps were coming down the hall
"Hide quick" Saira hissed
"Bye love" Dmitri whispered giving her a quick peck on the cheek before he hid with Liz and Aranel under a different bed. The door crashed open and Legolas came in with Titania. She was pressing a piece of cloth on her hand, which was soaked with blood.
Saira got up and put her robe on before peeking around the curtain. She saw her friends stealing a look too. Legolas opened a cabinet and pouted the contents of a bottle on Titania's hand
"God Titania, I'm sorry. I can honestly say that's never happened before"
"It was my fault" she said, "I didn't block in time"
Saira looked over at Dmitri. He mouthed 'go' to her
"Hey what are you two doing down here?" Saira said pretending to be tired
They both turned quickly
"Did we wake you?" Legolas asked
"Nah. Couldn't sleep"
Titania wiped her hand off and it was just fine now
"What happened?" Saira asked
"We were sparring and I clipped her with my sword" he explained
Legolas and Titania had their backs to the door so Saira kept them talking while her fiends snuck out. Dmitri went first, then the two girls. Stealthily they went to their courtyard. However it was already occupied. Rianna and Dorian were all over each other. Liz was happy to be the one who told them people were watching this classy display.
"Oh Rianna" Liz said coughing a bit to get their attention
Immediately they stopped and got up to straighten their clothes.
"Liz, um what're you doing here?"
"That's my business and anyway, I helped make this"
Rianna couldn't think of anything to say so she grabbed Dorian's hand and led him out. Liz went to sit down but Aranel and Dmitri were dumbstruck standing in place.
"Guys come back to reality." Liz said
"Liz is that how we look when you guys have caught us?" Aranel asked
"Not exactly"
Aranel seemed horrified that it wasn't a flat out no.
"We've got class tomorrow so I'm going to go to bed" Liz said seeing they wouldn't be much fun to be around anymore.
Saira left the hospital wing as soon as she could the next morning. The color had returned to her eyes and appearance. Most teachers had sympathy for saira since the staff had been informed of her condition and did not give her too much extra work
It was time for Divination so the elves, Harry and Ron headed for room 11 where the new teacher was. When they walked in, Saira thought she was walking outside instead of into a classroom. The room was filled with plant life and tree and in the center, where there were not trees, was a centaur with blonde hair and hypnotizing blue eyes.
"Harry Potter" he said to Harry holding his hand out
"Er-hi. Er good to see you again"
"And you. It was foretold we would meet again"
Harry joined his friends on the floor. For a moment Saira met eyes with Firenze. He smiled slightly at her but it was barely noticeable. Everyone in the class was fascinated by the centaur and never took their eyes off him.
"Professor Dumbledore has kindly arranged this classroom for us in imitation of my natural habitat. I would have preferred to teach you in the Forbidden Forest which was-until Monday-my home.. but this is not possible."
"Pleaser-er-sir" Parvati said "why not? We've been in there with Hagrid. We're not frightened"
"It is not a question of your bravery but of my position. I can no longer return to the forest. My herd has banished me"
"Herd?" Lavender said confused. Saira, Liz and Aranel looked at each other and rolled their eyes. "What-oh! There are more of you?"
"Did Hagrid breed you like the thestrals?" Dean asked eagerly
Firenze turned his head slowly and faced Dean. Dean realized that might not have been the most polite thing to say
"I didn't-I meant-sorry"
"Centaurs are not the servants or playthings of humans" Firenze said quietly.
"Please sir.why have the other centaurs banished you?" Parvati asked
"Because I have agreed to work for Dumbledore. They see this as a betrayal of out kind" he explained "Let us begin"
Saira waited feeling excited. She felt like she could get some answers from him.
Firenze lowered the leaf canopy and the room dimmed and stars emerged on the ceiling. It was as if they were lying in a clearing lit by the twilight. Saira couldn't help but notice that in that light, people looked better.
"Lie back upon the floor and observe the heavens. Here is written for all those who can see the future of our races."
Everyone did so. Saira had stayed up many a night to stare at the stars but no one had ever taught her to see the future. Just imagine what she could have learned. Course she didn't really need it now.
"I know you have learned the names of the planets and their moons in Astronomy and that you have mapped the star's progress through the heavens. Centaurs have unraveled the mysteries of these movements over centuries. Our findings teach us that the future may be glimpsed in the sky above."
Hearing that Parvati began rattling off about how Professor Trelawney had taught them astrology.
"That" Firenze interrupted "is human nonsense."
He looked at the group of elves still marveled by this. Liz and Aranel had actually learned much of this and were telling Saira and Dmitri.
"Trivial hurts, tiny human accidents. Those are of no more significance than the scurrying of ants to the wide universe and are unaffected by planetary movements"
"Professor Trelawney-" Parvati said in a hurt voice
"-Is a human" Firenze said simply "and is therefore blinkered and fettered by the limitations of your kind"
Many people looked hurt but Saira just wondered whether he was including elves in that. Lavender seemed to be wondering the same thing because she glared at Saira and the others curiously.
"Sibyll Trelawney may have Seen, I do not know, but she wasters her time, in the main, on the self-flattering nonsense humans call fortune telling. I, however, am here to explain the wisdom of centaurs, which is impersonal and impartial. We watch the skies for the great tides of evil or change that are sometimes marked there. It may take ten years before we are sure of what we are seeing"
"Er-sir, what about Elves?" Lavender finally asked
"Elves are some of the most unique creatures in the worlds," he said
"How so?"
"Unlike humans, everything about an elf's way of life deals with magic. There are the first people with even remotely correct answers for they possess the wisdom of the ages. They were the first beings to do anything such as speak, have music and other things we take for granted. Most Seers of our age have been elves for they are more well equipped to handle the burden."
Saira looked up and he was staring straight at her.
"I'm pleased to say a Seer is at the school with us today"
"Ooo. Who?" Parvati said excited
He motioned at Saira with his hand for her to stand. She stood but did not look at the class. Her eyes remained on him.
"Miss Sairalinde Trinity is the last Hylian Elf Seer. They are the most rare and special"
"Why?" Lavender said with a hint of jealousy
"The land Saira comes from has emitted the greatest Seers over time because they see not only the future but the past and present as well which very few are blessed with"
Saira didn't know what to say so she sat back down. She could feel the eyes of her classmates upon her. She felt better when Firenze continued on with class. He explained how centaurs burned herbs and leaves to try and See things
Dmitri ended of falling asleep across the three Elf girls while they burned the leaves. Out of the class, only the three elves could decipher anything and it was strange but they always saw the same things. The bell rang and everyone began leaving. Firenze called Harry back so Saira waited outside the door because she had a few questions.
Not but two minutes passed until Harry and Ron came out wearing confused expressions. Saira slipped back in and Firenze was straightening up.
"Professor?'
Slowly he turned to face her. Finally a smile appeared on his face.
"It is a great honor to be in the presence of the Hylian Seer" he said, "Alatariel Trinity is a name that has been repeated among my former herd"
"Please I prefer my surname. Just Saira"
"Alright. Forgive me Saira, if I embarrassed you today"
"I'm used to it"
"I was informed of your matchless situation and I was told of how you suffer and for that I offer my sympathies"
"Thank you"
"But I highly doubt my sympathy is what keeps you from going to your next class"
"You seem to know a lot more than Professor Trelawney, which doesn't surprise me and much of what you said in class brought a few questions to mind"
"What would they be?" he asked
"You said no can really predict the future because things can be read wrong and even Dumbledore said so because time can be altered. So with all that in mind, how can my visions be of any use if there's a change they can be changed"
"Visions are gifts from the Powers that watch over us all. They present you with visions with everything already known. They know the alterations and show you what will happen when everything is said and done."
"Okay but I've had visions where I prevented what happened"
"You see the visions and are given the opportunity to let it happen or to change it. However some things are not meant to be changed but still you must see them. You carry a heavy burden as many heroes before you. Do not despair for you will prevail"
He winked at her and began walking away. Saira heard the bell ring and ran to Potions. Snape didn't ask why she was late so she took her seat.
Over the next two weeks, their pile of homework increased and they stayed up many a long hour finishing. Saira noticed Dmitri would sneak off and not return until it was nearly 2:00 in the morning if not later and Aranel said he hadn't been with her
One night Saira was reading a passage from her homework and he burst in making her jump and spill her inkbottle everywhere. As she cleaned up, he sat down excited.
"Saira I got great news. The greatest of great news" he explained speaking excitedly
"Calm, Dmitri" Saira said, "Ok now slowly explain to me what is so great"
"I found it! I know what it is!"
"What, what is?" Saira asked
"The treasure thing. It's a stone. If I got the translation right, it's a rare stone that is almost a mix of every one of them. It has properties of them all and there's only supposed to be one ever made and for the very purpose of containing the power"
Saira took a moment to register what Dmitri said
"God Dmitri I could kiss you" she said
"Allow me" he said giving her a kiss right on the lips
Saira was too happy to even care. He didn't know exactly where it was but Saira had a feeling that would be revealed eventually
"Now we just need to know where it is." Dmitri said "And then all will be done and this will all be over"
"Oh bloody hell" saira said
"What?"
"It's Friday"
Saira kissed Dmitri again for the hell of it then grabbed her books and ran out toward the Slytherin common room. She went around the corner and stopped. She stared down the hall. She wasn't sure what stopped her but she did. She began to remember seeing Liz knocked unconscious. She shook her head and went inside. However the common room was full of people. Before anyone saw her, she stepped behind a pillar
"Saira" Draco was hiding on the opposite side. "I couldn't get anyone out"
"Then let's go to a place I know"
Saira grabbed his hand and went out. However he didn't let go as they walked. She stopped.
"Draco" she said softly.
"Sorry" he said disappointedly letting go. Saira's heart lurched and she wished she could do something "where are we going?"
Saira didn't say anything because she saw the look of amazement on his face when he saw the courtyard
"Wow. When did-what is-wow"
"An Elvish made courtyard. We like tranquility and this provides it"
Draco tried to touch the wall but the usual shock sound erupted and he pulled away clutching his arm.
"You can't get in without n elf. Only one of us can open it and only if we invite you, can a human see it or come in"
"Thanks for the warning"
"Sorry"
Saira waved her hand and the doorway appeared. She held it open and let Draco walked in. When the opening closed behind Saira, silence filled the courtyard.
"There are many enchantments. The place looks bare but whatever you want will appear easily if you ask for it." Saira waved her hand and a hammock appeared. "You cant being a human but if you want something just ask"
"This is amazing. I feel like I need to whisper," he said
"It has that affect on first timers. I felt the same way"
"I've been down this corridor many times and I never remember seeing it and I'm pretty sure I would have"
"Aranel's enchantments work very well. She likes her privacy so to everyone else it just looks like another courtyard."
"Can humans make this sort of thing?" he asked staring at the wall but careful not to touch
"I doubt it. Elvish magic is different than wizard magic"
"How so?"
"Magic isn't difficult because we practically created it. We harnessed for the first time and used it for our own will. No offense but Elves also have a higher intellect than humans."
"So elves don't even need wands?" he asked finally looked at Saira. She was swaying in her hammock.
"No, that's why Charms is difficult for me"
Saira remember how Ita used to keep her in the courtyard until she got her spell right.
"Why don't you let me help you?" he said sitting down on the ground next to her "I mean you need to pass your OWLS"
"True but you haven't seen how bad I am. It's like when I was learning to fight"
"I've seen you fight before. Down by the lake I've seen you and you're exceptional. Your reflexes are amazing"
Just then Saira books fell of her lap and she caught them right before they hit the ground.
"Like that" he said, "If you don't mind my saying, you're one of a kind"
Saira tried to hide her pink cheeks and smile
"What makes you like me so?"
"Your individuality"
"Of all things that's why?" she said "Well anyway, on with your lesson"
Saira was still blushing and Draco smiled seeing that
"I've taught you a lot so from now on, I'm only going to speak in Elvish. I'll say a sentence and I want you to tell me what it is in English. Understand?"
"Yeah"
"Okay. Vedui. Aa' i'sul nora lanne'lle"
"Um, Greetings. May the wind fill your sails"
"Good, okay now something a little harder. Re caele beika fion"
"Ha, she had too much to drink"
"Too much wine but close enough. Try this. I'quelin Mori'Quessier naa ba Mori'Quessir"
"The best Drow is a dead Drow"
"Ah very good. Okay one more tough one. Uuma ma' ten' rashwe, ta tuluva a' lle"
"Trouble will find you, don't go look for it"
"Don't look for trouble, it will come to you. Basically the same but wrong order"
"You know, I noticed there's still one book you haven't used to teach me," he said
"That's because it's not a book about by language"
"Then what is it about?"
"It has spells. Legolas teaches me more complex Elvish magic on the side"
Saira couldn't help but smile.
"You like him don't you?" Draco asked disheartened
"Huh? What do you mean?" Saira said innocently
"You always blush if someone mentions his name and of all the teachers you ask for, it's always him"
"He's legend. I'm just still shocked that someone like him was asked to protect me. That's all"
"Why is he legend?"
"Seriously?"
"What?"
"You've never heard of the Fellowship?"
"Uh, no"
Their lesson was completely forgot as Saira told all she knew about Middle-Earth.
Saira was forced to stay in the hospital wing for the next three days because she was so weak. On the second day, Dumbledore came to visit her.
"Hello Saira" he said as Saira was practicing her Charms. However he'd caught her when she was cheating and using her hands.
"Hello Professor"
"How are you feeling?"
"Much better now"
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. I'll be fine"
"Has Madam Pomfrey given you the potion I recommended?"
"Yes but she didn't tell me what it was"
"During Harry's Occulemency lessons, I want you to take this. I'm hoping that it will put less of a strain on you while they are happening. I cannot guarantee but I'm hoping"
"Okay. I hope so too. Excuse me if this is not my place to say but that cant be why you're here"
"You're very in tune with your instincts and you would be right. I wanted to speak with you about Harry"
"Me? Why? Ron and Hermione are much closer to him"
"But they have not been inside his head. You know what he's thinking and feeling because your situations are so similar"
"If you want to know about his feelings, you should talk to Liz"
"I think you're more sympathetic to his situation though"
"Why can't you talk to him?" Saira asked thinking that would be the best choice even compared to her
"You know why Saira. Think" he said looking at her intensely
"Because Voldemort and Harry are linked. If you talk to Harry, Voldemort will know"
"Exactly. Now Saira, you cannot utter a word to Harry that I have come here or spoken to you for it will anger him further."
"I understand"
"Now then. I need you to tell me everything you've seen"
Saira went off telling him about every painful vision she had ending with the corridor of locked doors
"Harry thinks its something in the Department of Mysteries."
Dumbledore didn't answer proving Harry right. Saira decided to bring something up with him for Harry's sake.
"Professor why don't you teach Harry Occulemency yourself or explain to him because if you keep him in the dark I have no doubts he will do something rash. He will be much more willing to learn from you"
"You know the answer to your own question. If you would, please try and convince Harry to do better in Occulemency. I know it's hard on you but for his sake he must learn."
Without another word he left Saira to cheating at her Charms.
On Saira's last night, a crashing noise outside her curtain woke her. She stepped off the bed and started shivering as her feet made contact with the cold ground. She peeked around the corner and saw Dmitri was lying flat on his back in a pile of stuff he'd knocked over. Saira walked over to him and helped him up.
"Dmitri what're you doing?"
"Madam Pomfrey wasn't letting any visitors during the day"
"Why?" Saira asked
"Because she was afraid any contact would cause you to have a vision and just make you weak and pass out again."
"Ah okay. So you decided to risk getting caught by Filch to come and see me. How sweet. I'd be careful though, you don't want Aranel getting jealous" Saira joked
"No worries. Did anyone come tell you about Trelawney? Dmitri said helping Saira back into the bed and then laying down in her lap. "Whoa this is cushy. I'd just stay here if I were you"
"No thanks and no about Trelawney. I think I remember her getting dismissed by Umbridge but everything was jumbled at that point. And anyway, I've had no visitors so how would I know?"
"Well you'd be right. Course Dumbledore overruled her when it came to making Trelawney leave the castle altogether. He got around her decree and let Trelawney stay while getting a new teacher as well"
"A new teacher? Oh I bet Umbridge didn't like that at all"
"The fact that he appointed a new teacher did make her pretty furious but what made it worse was the fact it was a centaur"
"Shh. If she's asleep we don't want to wake her" More voices said from around the curtain.
"Well, well, well. Isn't this a sight?" Dmitri said having gotten up to see the source of the voices. "Elizabeth, Aranel, tsk tsk"
They looked up and sighed relieved when it was only Dmitri. Liz and Aranel sat down next to Saira and got comfy
"I think this is just funny. We've got all the elves together breaking the rules," Dmitri said joining them and laying across them.
"Not quite. Don't forget that new girl," Aranel said "and Bri"
"Who're they?" Dmitri asked
"Rianna is the new Gryffindor" Saira said.
"The blonde chick? Real flirty?"
"That'd be her," Liz said with a hint of disgust
"Miss Lizzy such a tone" Dmitri said
"Do you want to get slapped Dmitri?"
"What do you got against her? She seemed alright to me"
"Well she's not flirting with your boyfriend every time you turn your back"
"I hope Dmitri doesn't have a boyfriend," Aranel said playing with his hair
They all laughed quietly
"You know, I've seen her hanging out with a Slytherin a lot" Aranel said "A cute blonde guy. Haven't seen him around much"
"Do you know his name?" Saira asked
"Dorian" Liz said, "Voron told me"
"Dorian? Hmm I didn't think Rianna was a one man girl"
"Hey Liz, why don't you find out?" Aranel suggested
"Believe me, I have. Rianna is so confused. She has no idea what she wants so she tries everything hoping to get an idea"
"Why didn't you ask her to break the rules with you?" Saira asked
"I did but she didn't want to come" Liz said
"Why?"
"Because she was sneaking off to see her new boy toy"
Footsteps were coming down the hall
"Hide quick" Saira hissed
"Bye love" Dmitri whispered giving her a quick peck on the cheek before he hid with Liz and Aranel under a different bed. The door crashed open and Legolas came in with Titania. She was pressing a piece of cloth on her hand, which was soaked with blood.
Saira got up and put her robe on before peeking around the curtain. She saw her friends stealing a look too. Legolas opened a cabinet and pouted the contents of a bottle on Titania's hand
"God Titania, I'm sorry. I can honestly say that's never happened before"
"It was my fault" she said, "I didn't block in time"
Saira looked over at Dmitri. He mouthed 'go' to her
"Hey what are you two doing down here?" Saira said pretending to be tired
They both turned quickly
"Did we wake you?" Legolas asked
"Nah. Couldn't sleep"
Titania wiped her hand off and it was just fine now
"What happened?" Saira asked
"We were sparring and I clipped her with my sword" he explained
Legolas and Titania had their backs to the door so Saira kept them talking while her fiends snuck out. Dmitri went first, then the two girls. Stealthily they went to their courtyard. However it was already occupied. Rianna and Dorian were all over each other. Liz was happy to be the one who told them people were watching this classy display.
"Oh Rianna" Liz said coughing a bit to get their attention
Immediately they stopped and got up to straighten their clothes.
"Liz, um what're you doing here?"
"That's my business and anyway, I helped make this"
Rianna couldn't think of anything to say so she grabbed Dorian's hand and led him out. Liz went to sit down but Aranel and Dmitri were dumbstruck standing in place.
"Guys come back to reality." Liz said
"Liz is that how we look when you guys have caught us?" Aranel asked
"Not exactly"
Aranel seemed horrified that it wasn't a flat out no.
"We've got class tomorrow so I'm going to go to bed" Liz said seeing they wouldn't be much fun to be around anymore.
Saira left the hospital wing as soon as she could the next morning. The color had returned to her eyes and appearance. Most teachers had sympathy for saira since the staff had been informed of her condition and did not give her too much extra work
It was time for Divination so the elves, Harry and Ron headed for room 11 where the new teacher was. When they walked in, Saira thought she was walking outside instead of into a classroom. The room was filled with plant life and tree and in the center, where there were not trees, was a centaur with blonde hair and hypnotizing blue eyes.
"Harry Potter" he said to Harry holding his hand out
"Er-hi. Er good to see you again"
"And you. It was foretold we would meet again"
Harry joined his friends on the floor. For a moment Saira met eyes with Firenze. He smiled slightly at her but it was barely noticeable. Everyone in the class was fascinated by the centaur and never took their eyes off him.
"Professor Dumbledore has kindly arranged this classroom for us in imitation of my natural habitat. I would have preferred to teach you in the Forbidden Forest which was-until Monday-my home.. but this is not possible."
"Pleaser-er-sir" Parvati said "why not? We've been in there with Hagrid. We're not frightened"
"It is not a question of your bravery but of my position. I can no longer return to the forest. My herd has banished me"
"Herd?" Lavender said confused. Saira, Liz and Aranel looked at each other and rolled their eyes. "What-oh! There are more of you?"
"Did Hagrid breed you like the thestrals?" Dean asked eagerly
Firenze turned his head slowly and faced Dean. Dean realized that might not have been the most polite thing to say
"I didn't-I meant-sorry"
"Centaurs are not the servants or playthings of humans" Firenze said quietly.
"Please sir.why have the other centaurs banished you?" Parvati asked
"Because I have agreed to work for Dumbledore. They see this as a betrayal of out kind" he explained "Let us begin"
Saira waited feeling excited. She felt like she could get some answers from him.
Firenze lowered the leaf canopy and the room dimmed and stars emerged on the ceiling. It was as if they were lying in a clearing lit by the twilight. Saira couldn't help but notice that in that light, people looked better.
"Lie back upon the floor and observe the heavens. Here is written for all those who can see the future of our races."
Everyone did so. Saira had stayed up many a night to stare at the stars but no one had ever taught her to see the future. Just imagine what she could have learned. Course she didn't really need it now.
"I know you have learned the names of the planets and their moons in Astronomy and that you have mapped the star's progress through the heavens. Centaurs have unraveled the mysteries of these movements over centuries. Our findings teach us that the future may be glimpsed in the sky above."
Hearing that Parvati began rattling off about how Professor Trelawney had taught them astrology.
"That" Firenze interrupted "is human nonsense."
He looked at the group of elves still marveled by this. Liz and Aranel had actually learned much of this and were telling Saira and Dmitri.
"Trivial hurts, tiny human accidents. Those are of no more significance than the scurrying of ants to the wide universe and are unaffected by planetary movements"
"Professor Trelawney-" Parvati said in a hurt voice
"-Is a human" Firenze said simply "and is therefore blinkered and fettered by the limitations of your kind"
Many people looked hurt but Saira just wondered whether he was including elves in that. Lavender seemed to be wondering the same thing because she glared at Saira and the others curiously.
"Sibyll Trelawney may have Seen, I do not know, but she wasters her time, in the main, on the self-flattering nonsense humans call fortune telling. I, however, am here to explain the wisdom of centaurs, which is impersonal and impartial. We watch the skies for the great tides of evil or change that are sometimes marked there. It may take ten years before we are sure of what we are seeing"
"Er-sir, what about Elves?" Lavender finally asked
"Elves are some of the most unique creatures in the worlds," he said
"How so?"
"Unlike humans, everything about an elf's way of life deals with magic. There are the first people with even remotely correct answers for they possess the wisdom of the ages. They were the first beings to do anything such as speak, have music and other things we take for granted. Most Seers of our age have been elves for they are more well equipped to handle the burden."
Saira looked up and he was staring straight at her.
"I'm pleased to say a Seer is at the school with us today"
"Ooo. Who?" Parvati said excited
He motioned at Saira with his hand for her to stand. She stood but did not look at the class. Her eyes remained on him.
"Miss Sairalinde Trinity is the last Hylian Elf Seer. They are the most rare and special"
"Why?" Lavender said with a hint of jealousy
"The land Saira comes from has emitted the greatest Seers over time because they see not only the future but the past and present as well which very few are blessed with"
Saira didn't know what to say so she sat back down. She could feel the eyes of her classmates upon her. She felt better when Firenze continued on with class. He explained how centaurs burned herbs and leaves to try and See things
Dmitri ended of falling asleep across the three Elf girls while they burned the leaves. Out of the class, only the three elves could decipher anything and it was strange but they always saw the same things. The bell rang and everyone began leaving. Firenze called Harry back so Saira waited outside the door because she had a few questions.
Not but two minutes passed until Harry and Ron came out wearing confused expressions. Saira slipped back in and Firenze was straightening up.
"Professor?'
Slowly he turned to face her. Finally a smile appeared on his face.
"It is a great honor to be in the presence of the Hylian Seer" he said, "Alatariel Trinity is a name that has been repeated among my former herd"
"Please I prefer my surname. Just Saira"
"Alright. Forgive me Saira, if I embarrassed you today"
"I'm used to it"
"I was informed of your matchless situation and I was told of how you suffer and for that I offer my sympathies"
"Thank you"
"But I highly doubt my sympathy is what keeps you from going to your next class"
"You seem to know a lot more than Professor Trelawney, which doesn't surprise me and much of what you said in class brought a few questions to mind"
"What would they be?" he asked
"You said no can really predict the future because things can be read wrong and even Dumbledore said so because time can be altered. So with all that in mind, how can my visions be of any use if there's a change they can be changed"
"Visions are gifts from the Powers that watch over us all. They present you with visions with everything already known. They know the alterations and show you what will happen when everything is said and done."
"Okay but I've had visions where I prevented what happened"
"You see the visions and are given the opportunity to let it happen or to change it. However some things are not meant to be changed but still you must see them. You carry a heavy burden as many heroes before you. Do not despair for you will prevail"
He winked at her and began walking away. Saira heard the bell ring and ran to Potions. Snape didn't ask why she was late so she took her seat.
Over the next two weeks, their pile of homework increased and they stayed up many a long hour finishing. Saira noticed Dmitri would sneak off and not return until it was nearly 2:00 in the morning if not later and Aranel said he hadn't been with her
One night Saira was reading a passage from her homework and he burst in making her jump and spill her inkbottle everywhere. As she cleaned up, he sat down excited.
"Saira I got great news. The greatest of great news" he explained speaking excitedly
"Calm, Dmitri" Saira said, "Ok now slowly explain to me what is so great"
"I found it! I know what it is!"
"What, what is?" Saira asked
"The treasure thing. It's a stone. If I got the translation right, it's a rare stone that is almost a mix of every one of them. It has properties of them all and there's only supposed to be one ever made and for the very purpose of containing the power"
Saira took a moment to register what Dmitri said
"God Dmitri I could kiss you" she said
"Allow me" he said giving her a kiss right on the lips
Saira was too happy to even care. He didn't know exactly where it was but Saira had a feeling that would be revealed eventually
"Now we just need to know where it is." Dmitri said "And then all will be done and this will all be over"
"Oh bloody hell" saira said
"What?"
"It's Friday"
Saira kissed Dmitri again for the hell of it then grabbed her books and ran out toward the Slytherin common room. She went around the corner and stopped. She stared down the hall. She wasn't sure what stopped her but she did. She began to remember seeing Liz knocked unconscious. She shook her head and went inside. However the common room was full of people. Before anyone saw her, she stepped behind a pillar
"Saira" Draco was hiding on the opposite side. "I couldn't get anyone out"
"Then let's go to a place I know"
Saira grabbed his hand and went out. However he didn't let go as they walked. She stopped.
"Draco" she said softly.
"Sorry" he said disappointedly letting go. Saira's heart lurched and she wished she could do something "where are we going?"
Saira didn't say anything because she saw the look of amazement on his face when he saw the courtyard
"Wow. When did-what is-wow"
"An Elvish made courtyard. We like tranquility and this provides it"
Draco tried to touch the wall but the usual shock sound erupted and he pulled away clutching his arm.
"You can't get in without n elf. Only one of us can open it and only if we invite you, can a human see it or come in"
"Thanks for the warning"
"Sorry"
Saira waved her hand and the doorway appeared. She held it open and let Draco walked in. When the opening closed behind Saira, silence filled the courtyard.
"There are many enchantments. The place looks bare but whatever you want will appear easily if you ask for it." Saira waved her hand and a hammock appeared. "You cant being a human but if you want something just ask"
"This is amazing. I feel like I need to whisper," he said
"It has that affect on first timers. I felt the same way"
"I've been down this corridor many times and I never remember seeing it and I'm pretty sure I would have"
"Aranel's enchantments work very well. She likes her privacy so to everyone else it just looks like another courtyard."
"Can humans make this sort of thing?" he asked staring at the wall but careful not to touch
"I doubt it. Elvish magic is different than wizard magic"
"How so?"
"Magic isn't difficult because we practically created it. We harnessed for the first time and used it for our own will. No offense but Elves also have a higher intellect than humans."
"So elves don't even need wands?" he asked finally looked at Saira. She was swaying in her hammock.
"No, that's why Charms is difficult for me"
Saira remember how Ita used to keep her in the courtyard until she got her spell right.
"Why don't you let me help you?" he said sitting down on the ground next to her "I mean you need to pass your OWLS"
"True but you haven't seen how bad I am. It's like when I was learning to fight"
"I've seen you fight before. Down by the lake I've seen you and you're exceptional. Your reflexes are amazing"
Just then Saira books fell of her lap and she caught them right before they hit the ground.
"Like that" he said, "If you don't mind my saying, you're one of a kind"
Saira tried to hide her pink cheeks and smile
"What makes you like me so?"
"Your individuality"
"Of all things that's why?" she said "Well anyway, on with your lesson"
Saira was still blushing and Draco smiled seeing that
"I've taught you a lot so from now on, I'm only going to speak in Elvish. I'll say a sentence and I want you to tell me what it is in English. Understand?"
"Yeah"
"Okay. Vedui. Aa' i'sul nora lanne'lle"
"Um, Greetings. May the wind fill your sails"
"Good, okay now something a little harder. Re caele beika fion"
"Ha, she had too much to drink"
"Too much wine but close enough. Try this. I'quelin Mori'Quessier naa ba Mori'Quessir"
"The best Drow is a dead Drow"
"Ah very good. Okay one more tough one. Uuma ma' ten' rashwe, ta tuluva a' lle"
"Trouble will find you, don't go look for it"
"Don't look for trouble, it will come to you. Basically the same but wrong order"
"You know, I noticed there's still one book you haven't used to teach me," he said
"That's because it's not a book about by language"
"Then what is it about?"
"It has spells. Legolas teaches me more complex Elvish magic on the side"
Saira couldn't help but smile.
"You like him don't you?" Draco asked disheartened
"Huh? What do you mean?" Saira said innocently
"You always blush if someone mentions his name and of all the teachers you ask for, it's always him"
"He's legend. I'm just still shocked that someone like him was asked to protect me. That's all"
"Why is he legend?"
"Seriously?"
"What?"
"You've never heard of the Fellowship?"
"Uh, no"
Their lesson was completely forgot as Saira told all she knew about Middle-Earth.