Hullo dudes! This is obviously my fourth chapter ^_________^. Yay. Okay, Thank you to all my reviewers! It's really cool to go check my mail and find a review alert! In this chapter there will be a little bit more of my other characters that are going home for the holidays. Ex. Jade, Crystal, Henry, Rone, and Allison. Also, there will be more of Anthony in this chapter. ^_____^. He'll get his significant other soon. Hehe . . .

Rowan- I don't like him !______________!

That's just because he . . .no wait; what?

Rowan- Uh . . .sorry I just felt like saying that. ^___________^

Okay . . .ON TO THE CHAPTER!

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She went upstairs and came back a few minutes later with the long box. She sat down next to Sirius and examined it. It was seemingly made of wood, and she knew it was hollow, but there was no seam. Except for a small rounded keyhole.

"Hey Dasani, it looks like your necklace would fit in that hole." Remus said, ever the practical one.

Dasani smiled at him and took off her necklace. She put it in the hole. There was a small green flash and the box sprang open . . .

. . .to reveal a longbow. Dasani looked surprised, and took it out, examining it. The bow was made of a pale wood that had been smoothed and carved. There was a sort of handle in the middle of the bow that was carved with a knot of some kind. The bowstring was taught, and looked as if it had always been so. The one noticeable thing about the strange longbow was the size. It was a huge bow. If you set it's tip on the ground it would easily be as tall as Lily.

Also in the box was a gold protective cuff for the wrist of the bowman that would protect the user's major arteries. It was also engraved with the same knot, but had green gems in between the loops. Sirius picked it up and immediately dropped it.

"What?" Dasani asked, concerned.

"You act like it's smoldering." Jade said.

"It IS!" Sirius answered.

"That's bull Siri, it's not hot!" Dasani said as she picked it up and put it on her wrist. (A/N Um . . .I forgot which wrist it would go on. The left or right?)

Sirius gaped at her, "I swear, that thing almost burned my hand off!"

"Well, it's pretty- wait, I can't get it off!" Dasani exclaimed as she tugged on the cuff.

"Here, let me help!" Anthony offered and pulled hard on Dasani's hand.

"BLOODY HELL!" Dasani yelled, "The hell was that for?"

"I was trying to get it off." Anthony said innocently.

"More like trying to take my hand off! Blimey!" Dasani said rubbing her now red hand, cuff still attached.

The group talked for a while on the elf subject, about what they should do. They hadn't decided anything, when Rone finally spoke up.

"Why don't you go see Prof. Radclife?" the black-haired boy suggested.

Jade looked at him, startled. She said, "Wow Rone! That's the first smart thing you've said . . .ever!"

"Jade, that's the only thing he's said today, which makes him one for one." James pointed out.

"While you, are at zero for, what? Say, five million!?" Crystal retorted.

Jade glared at Crystal, who smiled, satisfied.

"That's a great idea Ronnie!" Dasani said grinning. "I'm gonna go now, since it's eleven."

Rone rolled his eyes at the nickname, then said, sitting up suddenly, "Did you say it was eleven?"

"Yes."

"We have to be in the entrance hall in five minutes!" He exclaimed. Their friends who were leaving all stood up and looked at the clock. The other stood also, as they were all going to see the Professor.

"JADE!" Crystal yelled.

"What?" Jade asked, puzzled at what she'd done to aggravate her friend this time.

"I told you to tell me when it was time to go!" Crystal said, as she kicked Jade in the shin.

"Me?! Why me? YOU have the watch!" Jade said, hiding behind Dasani, who was definitely the one to hide behind.

Crystal had nothing to say to this, and the others found it humorous, so of course she was forced to smack them all.

"HEY!"

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After they had said goodbye to their other friends in the entrance hall Dasani, Sirius, Lily, James, Remus, and Anthony made their way to Professor Radclife's office, which was right next to his classroom, so they knew where it was.

They had brought the bow, a pair of the clothes, the note, and of course, Dasani to show the professor, and ask him about them.

When they got to his door. They pushed Dasani to the front and expected her to knock. Dasani raised a fist to knock then stopped.

"What's the matter Sani?" Sirius asked.

"I uh . . .don't really like talking face to face with teachers." Dasani replied.

"Or people in costume!" Anthony piped in.

Dasani glared at him. "At least I don't run away from spiders!"

"I never knew you didn't like people in costume." Lily said.

"I uh . . ."

"Well, you wouldn't considering there aren't any people in costume around here." Anthony replied for her, "Remind me to tell you about our field trip to the Renaissance Festival."

Dasani was about to reply, but the door to Radclife's office opened and he was standing there, looking at the six teenagers standing in front of him. He looked at Dasani and gasped, then he shook his head and looked at her again and sighed.

"Do you need something?" He asked, not waiting for the answering nod, he continued, "Well, come on in then."

They walked in and he stood by his desk and asked, " What do you need?"

"We came to ask you to look at these." Dasani said, and they all set the item they were carrying on his desk.

He looked wide eyed at the things and said wondrously, "Where in heavens name did you find all this?"

"In my room. Today, well yesterday night rather, two trunks appeared in my room. I opened them and inside were arrows, clothing and some jewelry. In another box beside this note was the bow. My necklace opened it." Dasani replied.

Radclife looked at the note and said, "Can you read this?"

Dasani nodded.

"This is written in elfish." Radclife said.

"We suspected." Dasani said.

"Why didn't you tell me you were an elf? Hey, wait, didn't you tell me you had never seen an elf?" The professor asked, confused.

"I didn't know until yesterday," said Dasani, and she explained her past to Radclife.

"This is extraordinary! I have a theory, that involves my best friend and another close friend, but we'll have to see the headmaster about it." Radclife said.

"Uh . . ." The six said, unsure about what to do.

"Well, come on all of you, this concerns not only Dasani." Radclife said, "and bring those items."

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They arrived at a statue of a gargoyle, which was obviously the entrance to Dumbledore's office. Radclife said the password, "Blood pops," and the gargoyle sprang aside, revealing a hidden staircase. Dasani shrugged at her friends and followed Radclife up the narrow stairway. On the landing at the top of the stairs, Radclife knocked on the door.

A voice from inside answered, "Come in."

The seven of them walked into the large office and the teens, having never been in the headmaster's office (Most of the punishments for pranks were sentenced in the caretaker's office), were awestruck. The office in itself was magnificent, but the items that were housed in it were even more spectacular.

The younger bearded man that was Albus Dumbledore, smiled at their expressions. He said, "I welcome you to my humble office. How can I help you today?"

"We need to see the Book Albus." Radclife replied.

Dumbledore's face hardened a tad, "And why do you need to see the Book of Wizards?"

"We must find out who Ms. Bradford's parents were. It is very important Albus." Radclife said, it almost seemed as if he was pleading with the old wizard.

"You know that the book will not give information that is not needed." Dumbledore said, "And you know that sometimes the past should rest and people should live as they seem." It seemed that Dumbledore was cautioning Radclife.

"Yes Albus, but look!" Radclife said. He nodded towards James, Sirius and Dasani who were carrying the elfish items. The teens laid the things on the Professor's desk. Dumbledore looked silently at his desk for a time, and then he looked up at Radclife, who had a pained expression on his face.

He said, "Slone, you know that the book never lies."

Radclife nodded.

Dumbledore sighed and pulled a red leather-bound book out from his desk. It was very thick and very old.

"Uh . . . Professor?" Sirius said. "What is the Book of Wizards?"

"This is the Book of Wizards Mr. Black," Dumbledore said, "It has all information in it as far as we know, but it only shows the information whoever is looking in it needs to know, and that is not necessarily what that person wants to know. Since you are all here, you may look into the book if you wish, and know that it will always be available to you as long as it is in my possession."

Radclife then went to look into the book. He opened it to the front page and read it.

(A/N- For your benefit, I will show you what each of them saw. Some may be stupid and strange, but hey, I AM writing this story, so you should expect it)

*

Slone Frederick Radclife

You are the godfather of the elfin Dasani Fay Bradford, daughter of the deceased Faye Eldelivinth and Kaemon Bradford.

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Radclife looked up at Dasani and smiled, with tears running down his face.

Dumbledore smiled also, knowing that Slone had seen what he wanted to see. "Ms. Bradford, I believe that you have the honor of going next."

Dasani gulped and stood forward looking into the thick book.

*

Elfin Dasani Fay Bradford

You are the daughter of Elfin Faye Eldelivinth and Kindred Kaemon Bradford.

You are indeed a true elf, since unknowing, elfin blood ran strong in your father's veins. The necklace you wear is the key. You are the bearer of the bow Elvin, as well as the heir of an Eldar Elf.

You are connected deeply with one of the Kindred, called Lillian Serenity Evans. Together you have great potential.

Your godfather is Slone Frederick Radclife. And the pledge of old is strong.

The pledge holds true, and you know the languages of old. Your completion is near. All will be known to you in time, at times, for times. The world is redeemed.

*

Dasani peered confused at the pages, as the ink faded. She still stood there, until the others grew worried.

"What is it Dasani?" Anthony asked.

"Is something wrong?" Remus asked, concerned.

Dasani turned to them and said softly, repeating the last lines the book had said, "Thine pelebve inuelbth throe, ainb thu sinuv thine elainvoaveth ud uelb. Thinuoth shuimpelithiuin ith inear. Ael viel de inuvin tho thu in thime, ath thime, dur thimeth. Thine vuorelb ith rebeimeb."

"What?" Sirius said getting more concerned for Dasani.

"The pledge holds true, and you know the languages of old. Your completion is near. All will be known to you in time, at times, for times. The world is redeemed." Lily said stunned.

"What the hell is that supposed to mea- Hold on! How the hell do you know what she said?" James said his eyes widening.

"I-I- don't know." Lily said still stunned.

"Ms. Evans, maybe it would be best if you went next?" Dumbledore suggested.

Lily nodded and moved forward to the book.

*

Lillian Serenity Evans, of the Kindred

Your many times great grandfather was a wizard he became part of the Kindred, a group of humans, or mortals, who shared the blood of elves. This was then passed all the way down to you. The elfin blood in your veins allows you to heal quickly, or quicker than most humans, and understand most of the elfish tongue.

Most Kindred have a special bond to one elf in particular, in your case it is Dasani Fay Bradford, who is the daughter of the only daughter of the elfin Eldar.

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"Holy shit." Lily said stunned even more.

"What is it Lils?" James asked concerned.

(A/N- This is just one big bowlful of concerns)

"I have elfish blood . . ." Lily said.

"Is that what Kindred means?" Dasani asked, "Hey, I'm true elf."

When Sirius went up to the book, the page swirled with ink and then cleared.

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Sirius Jay Black

You must protect your tall elf. She will deny you the honor, but it must be done, if she is to survive.

Two souls are meant to be one, remember Thael.

*

After Sirius was done reading his, James went up.

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James Harold Potter

You must be there for the small Kindred red-head. She will need you.

Remember Elilf.

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Remus went up and started at the page in awe.

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Remus J. Lupin

You have more true friends than you know, some secrets are meant to be found out by maidens first.

You will not always be as a wolf.

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Finally Anthony went up reluctantly

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Anthony Valentino

You have a sister in the elfin. Do not hesitate to help or seek help yourself.

You will find your equal soon.

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"That was . . . strange." Anthony said, already forgetting what he had read.

The others also forgot parts of what they had read, but parts were stuck in their mind. Suddenly Dasani remembered what the book had said about Radclife, and she ran over to him and gave him a hug.

"Did I miss something?" Sirius asked, puzzled at why his girlfriend was hugging their teacher.

"I think we all did." James replied.

Dasani turned to the rest of her friends and said, "He's my godfather!"

The others stared at her.

"I must be hearing things." Sirius said, "I thought that you just said that Professor Radclife was your godfather."

"It's true, Dasani is the daughter of my best friend and another friend. They always promised me that if they ever had any children that I would get to be the godfather. Then they disappeared, and I never heard from them again, until I learned that they had been killed by the newly risen Dark Lord. They must have been killed right after Dasani was born." Radclife said.

"I'm happy that you have finally found Dasani, Slone, but I must talk to these students alone." Dumbledore said.

"Of course Albus." Radclife said, he made his way out of the office.

After he was gone, Dumbledore turned to Dasani. He said, "Ms. Bradford, I do not know why, but it appears Voldemort took a special interest in your family. Do you have any ideas?"

"Professor, what's an Eldar elf?" Dasani asked.

"I do not know, we humans do not know much about elves, they seem rather reluctant to let much be known about them. For one, I would like to know how you have passed as a mortal for fifteen, almost sixteen years, or why your powers have not been noticed."

"I think the answer is in my necklace, everyone- or rather thing keeps saying that my necklace is the key, and it was the actual key to the bow box." Dasani replied.

"I see." Dumbledore said. "Do any of you have any questions for me?"

"Professor, why can't I get this cuff off?" Dasani asked.

"You cannot remove it?" Dumbledore asked quickly. When she nodded he sighed, "The bow has chosen you to be it's bearer, and I fear that this means you will not have an easy road to anywhere. I caution you all to be careful, and Dasani, always take your bow everywhere."

"What do you mean all of us should be careful, what does this have to do with us?" James asked.

"I fear that these events are part of a destiny that involves all of you, even your friends that are not here. You all have a difficult journey ahead of you." Dumbledore replied.

James nodded. The teens turned to leave, but then Dasani turned back around.

"Professor, I've heard that Voldemort is afraid of you." Dasani started, the others flinched, "So we are all safe at school when you are here, but what if you have to leave? Shouldn't we learn how to protect ourselves, both physically and with magic?"

Dumbledore studied the six friends intently, than smiled as he said, "That's an excellent idea, you can use the grounds near the lake for your practice ground. I will make an announcement at dinner."

Dasani grinned as they made their way back to the common room.

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Later at dinner, Dumbledore stood up and said, "I have an announcement to make, starting tomorrow, you may all learn how to defend yourselves. You will learn archery, swordsmanship, how to use various weapons and useful dueling spells. This will take place near the lake. Anyone who knows how may teach, but in charge of archery will be Dasani Bradford."

This caused a murmur to run through the students who had stayed for the holidays.

At the Gyffindor end of the long table (They had gone to one, since there were only a few students) Dasani sat openmouthed.

"Me?" She exclaimed, "I've never shot an arrow in my life!"

"I want a bow to!" Lily pouted.

"I'd like to see you try to shoot that!" Anthony said, pointing to Elvin, which was leaning against the table near Dasani. He thought again. "Or maybe I wouldn't. You'd probably take my head off!"

Lily smacked him and said, "Willingly!"

"Lily! Leave poor Anthony alone! Pick on someone your own strength!" Dasani chided.

"Like you?" Lily said as she kicked her tall friend under the table.

"No! Like Malfoy! No wait, he's not here . . .How about Snape?" Dasani asked.

"And have him grope me in the process?" Lily said grimacing, "I don't think so."

"At least Malfoy isn't after you!" Dasani said disgusted. Ever since Malfoy had learned that Dasani was from a fairly, (A/N- and when I say fairly I'm being modest) wealthy family, which happened to be the first day they were at Hogwarts, on the train when they got into a row with the blond and his goons, he had been after her as a prize. "He seems to think I should drop Sirius at the chance to be with a Malfoy. More like I take Sirius and run!"

Lily laughed at this, but James and Sirius scowled. They despised Malfoy and Snape.

"I think that Snape should be contented with what, or rather who he has; not that Rebeka Jordan is much to be proud about." Remus said, trying to be as nice as possible while still having the two Slytherins in the conversation.

"I HATE her!" Lily said, she thinks she is another Lily just because she has orange hair. I mean honestly! Her hair is the color of carrots! And that's offensive to carrot!" said Dasani, who was extremely fond of carrots. She called them her calming food, and Sirius, who often tried her temper had gotten her a bottomless bag of carrots for Christmas last year.

Lily rolled her eyes at her friends outburst. In her opinion, her friend didn't like any Slytherins besides Jade and Rone, which in fact was the same for all of them. The two Slytherins didn't mind, they weren't too fond of their housemates themselves.

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The next day the six of them made their way to the lake for the start of their defense lessons. Dasani was carrying Elvin and a handful of arrows. She was also rather nervous and thought that Dumbledore was crazy to put her in charge of archery.

When they got there, they saw that their headmaster had been true to his word. There were many blunt practice swords, some longbows, crossbows, a few maces, daggers, quarter staffs, and axes. There were also arrows and a target for archery. When the other students arrived, they all decided to do archery first. This was how Dasani found herself fifty yards away from the target, with a nocked bow in her hands.

"Uh . . .guys I don't think this is such a good idea . . ." Dasani said nervously.

"Oh come on Dasani! You can't possibly be that bad." Anthony said.

"Then why are you hiding behind Sirius?" Dasani asked wryly.

Anthony scoffed at this and replied hotly, "Just shoot the damn arrow!"

Dasani sighed and concentrated on the target. She closed one eye and lined up the arrow. She pulled back on the string and just as she let go, she felt a sudden shift. She watched as the arrow flew straight and true. It hit the target in exactly the center.

"BLOODY HELL DASANI!" All her friends yelled simultaneously.

The rest of the students stood in awed silence. Snape's mouth hung open, he was staring at Dasani.

Dasani turned and faced her friends and classmates. Their eyes widened as they looked at her.

"What?" Dasani asked sheepishly.

"I thought you said you had never done that before!" Anthony demanded.

"I hadn't," Dasani replied.

"Then how could you do that?" James asked.

"I dunno." Dasani said. "Should we start?"

The others nodded and Dasani started passing out bows to the taller boys. The rest of the shorter boys got crossbows, as did all the girls but Dasani.

"Hey! I want a bow!" Lily said angrily to Dasani.

"Sorry Lils, there's no more." Dasani replied shrugging.

"Then what is THAT!?" lily asked pointing to a left-over bow.

"That would be a bow that is at least your height and would get you killed while trying to shoot it, that's common sense Lily," Dasani replied to her petite friend.

Lily scowled at Dasani and kicked her in the shin while saying, "Are you calling me short?"

"Yes, yes I am. The fact is Lily, I am an elf that will be well over six feet, you are five feet four inches. You are short." Dasani said seriously.

Lily stared at Dasani openmouthed and started to chase her around. Dasani was faster and was always a step ahead.

The boys shook their heads and went back to practicing with the practice blades. Shortly, the two girls joined them.

The students learned the basics that first day, taught by either teachers or experienced students.

******That night in the boy's dorm*

"So Sirius, how do you feel about your girlfriend being an elf?" James asked.

"It isn't really any different, "Sirius replied, "I mean, there always was something different about her, I just hope she doesn't get to be taller than me!"

"There's always platform shoes Padfoot my friend." Remus said, smiling slightly.

"I don't even think Dasani would wear platform shoes, Anthony maybe, but not Dasani." Sirius said, jokingly.

"I heard that!" Anthony said from one of the other boy's beds. Dumbledore had given him permission to stay in Gryffindor Tower for the Holidays, since the old wizard knew that he was in there more often than not. Anthony chucked a pillow at Sirius, who was sitting up in his bed.

"Hey! I was just joking!" Sirius said rubbing his head where the pillow hit.

"Yeah, yeah." Anthony replied.

"You know, you kind of throw like a girl." Sirius said grinning.

"I'd rather throw like a chick than not be able to throw at all!" Anthony retorted.

"Now you two are starting to sound like Jade and Crystal!" Remus said.

"Better them than Jade and Rone!" Anthony said.

"I see what you mean," James said as he turned out the lights.

******Next Door in the girls dorm*

"Guess what!" Lily said, "I'm bored."

"So what else is new?" Dasani said, she was getting annoyed at Lily saying this every five seconds, "Go find James, I'm sure he'd be up for a snog."

Lily stuck her tongue out at Dasani and replied, "I'm sure Sirius would be too!"

"Lily," Dasani started, "Sirius is ALWAYS up for a snog."

Lily giggled and said, "True."

Dasani sat there looking at her best friend.

Suddenly Lily sat straight up and exclaimed, "I know! We can go get the boys and we can play truth or dare!"

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Dun Dun Dun!!!!!!!!!!! Lily has an idea for once!!!!!!!!! But is it a smart idea with four guys and two girls????????? Will they find another girl player??????????????? Find out in the next installment of ELVIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Show host voice*

Okay, sorry about that, I was going for 4000 words and I got there!!!!!!!!!! YAY GO ME!

Rowan- I wanna play truth or dare too! ^______________^

Uh . . .NO!!!

Rowan- But why not?

Because you are a hentai

Mona- Cough Cough *mossima(sp?)* Cough Cough

Rowan- I don't speak Japanese

All the better for our health

Aujo!!!!!