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Chapter 5

I awoke the next morning hungry, very hungry. With a groan I rolled out of bed. My hair was an absolute mess and as I began to brush it out, forgetting I was sharing a room, I heard a gasp. Immediately I stopped, looking over at her.

"You're an elf!" She said excitedly.

I scowled, "What?"

"Your ears!"

She had seen, "Damn it." I hissed, "Pansy, you can't tell anyone." I said menacingly, "Understand?"

"Of course!" She smiled, "I've just never met an elf before. My father's told me about Dark Elves before but I've never met a real elf." She rambled on then suddenly stopped, "I should have known with a last name like DeNan. That isn't a human name."

I sighed, "Pansy, shut up. I have a really bad headache and I'm hungry, let's go get some breakfast and whatever you do, keep your mouth shut about this." I quickly finished brushing my hair, pulling it back into a braid that covered my ears and getting dressed. Together we made our way to the Great Hall. As we were about to walk in Dumbledore stopped us.

"Miss DeNan I need to speak with you for a moment, please come with me." He said, smiling welcomingly, his eyes twinkling.

"Excuse me sir but might I get something to eat first? I'm awfully hungry." I said sweetly.

He smiled, "We'll have the elves bring you something." He said, leading me towards his office.

With a sigh I went with him, not seeing any other choice, "What is this about?" I asked as we walked into his office, the password had been 'gummy bears'.

"I've noticed something odd going on. Do you know what I speak of?"

I raised an eyebrow, "I can't say that I do. Perhaps if you would explain to me what you think is going on I can give you a proper answer."

"I believe you know exactly what I'm talking about." He said waving his wand.

I felt the charm my father used to disguise me disappear, "How dare you." I hissed angrily.

"I wasn't expecting that exactly." He said calmly, "So what are we to do about this?"

"Put my father's charm back on and let me get some breakfast. It doesn't matter that I'm a Dark Elf. You had no right to do that." I said, trying to remain calm.

"I will not have you removed from the school Miss DeNan. I'm just curious to know what you're here for. From what I understand Dark Elves are taught magic while at home."

"The reason I am here is my own. Don't worry; I won't harm any of your students. I'm not evil." I replied, trying to remain calm, "I'm not some evil creature, Dark Elves are not foul evil creatures who murder and kill."

He looked almost shocked at my words but quickly hid his reaction, "I apologize Miss DeNan. The prejudices against your kind run deep. I don't think it would be good if this got out." He said before casting a charm, attempting to make me appear human, of course my ears still showed, "Your ears will have to be kept hidden."

"I know that." I snapped, "I was doing a very good job of it before you pulled me aside." I took a deep breath, "It would not be good for you to reveal this or to attempt to hold it over me. We do not take kindly to threats, especially my family." I said before walking out of the office.

Quickly I made my way down to the Great Hall; I didn't have much time to eat before our first lesson. Draco and Harry were waiting for me at the Slytherin table and I joined them, getting myself some food quickly.

"What happened?" Draco asked as I began to eat.

"Stupid, idiot, Dumbledore." I grumbled, eating quickly.

Harry raised an eyebrow, "What he'd do?"

"He's a manipulative old coot who doesn't know when to keep his nose out of personal business." I said, finishing up my breakfast, "Let's get to class, we're going to be late." I said, getting up and grabbing my bag, slinging it over my shoulder.

Together the three of us made our way to our first class of the year, Transfiguration with the Gryffindors. The three of them weren't looking forward to sharing their classes with them; it wasn't the best pairing, Slytherin and Gryffindor. I began to wonder what Dumbledore was thinking, putting rival houses together for classes. They barely made it to class in time, taking their seats quickly. Their teacher wasn't there, just a cat sitting on the desk. It was when Weasley walked in late that the cat transformed, showing its true identity as their teacher. The rest of the day continued without incident until that evening in the common room. It hadn't even been a day yet and Pansy had told Millicent. My secret was now known by most of the Slytherins except for Harry and Draco.

One of the older Slytherin stopped me on my way in, pushing my hair back from my ears before I could react, "It's true, you are an elf." He said in awe.

I narrowed my eyes angrily and punched him, "Don't touch me." I hissed, looking at Pansy, "You." I growled lowly, "You broke your promise." I said pointing at her, I was going to make her suffer, "You're going to pay for betraying me, no one crosses a DeNan and gets away with it." I didn't care if they knew what I was, I was angry.

"Kerenza!" A very familiar voice said from behind me, it was Erebus, how did he get in here? I froze, "Calm yourself." He ordered.

"But she…" I started, looking back at him.

He narrowed his eyes, "I don't care what she did, you will not retaliate."

The other Slytherin looked shocked at Erebus' sudden appearance, "You will meet with me tonight to discuss this Kerenza." He said before walking away.

I swallowed hard, not looking forward to it, "Who was that?" Draco asked, "And how did he get in here."

"His name is Erebus and he has his ways." I whispered, glaring at Pansy, "You were lucky this time. You can count on paying for this Parkinson." I looked around the room, "Should any of you reveal this I will find out and you will pay, am I understood." I hissed icily before turning on my heels and walking out.

An hour later I found myself by the lake waiting for Erebus. I was still angry but I had regained my composure. Erebus didn't come alone, Aramil was with him. Now I knew I was in trouble. The moment they were close enough my father removed the glamour, I was now my normal Dark Elf self.

"I'm disappointed." Aramil said, looking into my eyes steadily.

"I know father but she…" I started but he cut me off.

"I do not care what she did; only what you did. You will remember our credo. Every night you will repeat it, just like you did when you were younger. You will remember what it means to be a DeNan." He said sternly.

I bowed my head, "Yes father." I whispered, "I'm sorry for losing my composure, it won't happen again."

"See to it that it doesn't. I don't want to have to come here again. I look forward to seeing you over the holidays." He said with a smile, "Be good and don't forget what I told you to do." He said before replacing the glamour.

I gave him a quick hug, "Thank you father." I said with a small smile, "I love you."

He stroked my hair, "I love you too little one. Now get back to your room."

I nodded and ran back to the castle, returning to the dungeons and the Common Room. Harry and Draco were sitting on the couch when I entered; they looked up at me, "Hey Kerenza." Harry said with a smile.

I smiled back, "Hey."

"Can we talk to you for a minute, in private?" Draco asked.

I blinked, "Of course." I said, "Your room or mine?"

"Ours." They said at the same time.

I smiled and followed them to their room, "Were you ever going to tell us you were an elf?" Harry asked once we were inside.

I sighed, "I would have but my father told me to keep it a secret. Since you know I'm an elf now I'll tell you the rest but you have to promise me, swear to me, that you won't tell a single soul."

They both nodded, "We swear it."

"I'm not just an elf, I'm a Dark Elf. I can't remove the glamour, well, I could but I wouldn't be able to put it back up so I'm not going to." I said with a sigh.

"Does anyone else know?" Draco asked.

"Just Dumbledore but that's because he removed the glamour. I was very angry about that. I think he's looking for a reason to kick me out, why, I have no idea." I paused, "I trust you guys, maybe I shouldn't but I do."

"Don't worry, I swear to you that we'll keep you're secret, you're our friend. We'll find a way to get back at Pansy for telling." Draco smiled wickedly, "We should get some sleep and it's getting late."

I nodded and returned to my room, changing quickly. When I walked in Pansy jumped, obviously afraid of what I would do, "I won't do anything to you, yet. When you least expect it I'll get back at you." I said, curling up in bed.

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