A/N: Still don't own. Really, these are getting tiring! Really the only important thing is that they are not humans, not necessarily that they are elf and vampire. Just thought it would an interesting combo, plus I love Elves. Also, beta reading volunteers are still being accepted. Refer to last chapter for email.

The End of All Things

Chapter 3- The Power of the Ages

Voldemort looked more closely at the darkened man. "How did you know I would come? And what is this device?"

"Ah, divination comes natural to a majority of the Elven people. And this device…this device is the key to defeating your rivals," answered the elf. He stood up and took out a blue glowing cube from his robe. "I will give you this power…on one condition."

Voldemort needed this power; he was willing to meet any condition necessary to obtain it. "And what condition is that?"

"Many eons ago, the Elves controlled the entire world. We were the lone superpower in the world. No one could match us. Then the humans appeared in the world. They presented no threat to us, but in the interest of peace, the Elven government gave the humans a large amount of land. For many years, there was peace between the two races…and then there was treachery. The humans became greedy. We gave them an inch, and they took a mile." The elf raised his tone, anger rising inside him. He stepped closer to Voldemort. "The humans raised an army and invaded the Elven lands. We responded immediately and soundly defeated the humans. The High Council was lenient and gave the human's a second chance. Within five years, the humans raised an even greater army and invaded again."

The elf rotated the glowing cube in his hand and examined each side. "This time the humans succeeded. They swept through our lands like a plague. We had but one choice; we had to hide. The Elders created a world set-off from the human world. They placed a magical veil around it, preventing any human from seeing the world and entering it. Now we come to the condition. You must fight for us. Fight and take the world for the Elves."

Voldemort was appalled. "You expect me to give you the world when I take it? That is an outrage! I want the world for myself!"

"The main thing we want is revenge for what the humans have done to us. They forced us into hiding, they betrayed our kindness, and we want our revenge! If you won't give us the world, then I have a different task for you. Hogwarts."

"Hogwarts? What about Hogwarts?"

"Destroy it. Annihilate the school and its foundation. Kill everyone."

"Now that I can do. Now give me the power."

The elf held out the cube to Voldemort. "Touch the cube, Dark Lord Voldemort, and receive the Power of the Ages"

Voldemort extended his hands and placed them on the cube. The glow passed from the cube and started to flow up Voldemort's arm. Under the cover of his hood, the elf smiled. He knew Voldemort would work for them, whether he wanted to or not.

"Such great power. Not even Dumbledore will be able to stand up to me!"

"Normal humans will not, but beware the elf in Hogwarts castle. He will be your greatest threat."

The glow around the cube dissipated. Voldemort had received all of the power. He pulled out his wand to test the power.

"Put your wand away. You are using Elven magic now; there is no need for wands."

Voldemort extended his hands and examined them. Sparks flew from his fingers, essence of magic. He started laughing: the evil, maniacal laugh that struck fear in the hearts of millions.

"What problem?" Albus Dumbledore remained silent to Minerva's question. "Albus, answer me!"

"We will discuss it in my office, Minerva. Some of the portraits may be spies."

The group of teachers reached Dumbledore's office door. "Pixie sticks," said Dumbledore. The doors slid open revealing the stairwell to Dumbledore's office. They ascended the stairwell and took seats in his office.

"Albus, what is going on?" asked Snape.

"Voldemort has disappeared."

"And why is that a problem?"

"Because Severus, we do not know where he is. That means we cannot keep tabs on him. Voldemort has regained the element of surprise now. We must be on the lookout. He may be planning a surprise attack on the school."

"Albus is right," said McGonagall. "We need to patrol the halls more often now and keep a tighter watch on the students."

"Correct. Do not let the students get wind of this. I do not want a panic to run rampant through the school. Velrah, can you contact the Elves and inquire if they have seen Voldemort?" asked Dumbledore.

"I'm afraid not," sighed Velrah. "The High Council and the people of the Veil consider me a traitor. They still hold their grudges against the humans and believe that I have betrayed them by agreeing to teach the students Elven history and magic. If I am seen in the Veil, they will attempt to kill me on sight. I have been exiled and forbidden to return."

"That is sad news, Velrah. You have sacrificed your life and you home in order to help us in this war, and for that, I thank you. But we must keep the students from getting more suspicious than they already are. Let us return to the Great Hall."

The teachers nodded and left Dumbledore's office. Mara had taken her place at Velrah's side. She took his hand and squeezed it softly. She knew what it felt like to be exiled.