Draco Malfoy had never laughed as hard as he had when he had received the Daily Prophet that had stated that Potter had killed his muggle relatives. At first he had thought that it was a joke. That thought had been quickly erased when Potter had been sent to Azkaban. He honestly couldn't believe that the old man had allowed his 'Golden Boy' to be sent to the Dementers. What surprised him even more was that the weasel and the mudblood had made public statements against Potter. And then, you'll never believe this, Potter escaped from Azkaban. He killed Dementers. This whole situation was so confusing. I am Potter's rival and I can tell you that he didn't have the heart to kill some one. But after what Potter went though this past month, he wouldn't be surprised if the raven hair boy showed up and killed every-one.
Draco shook thoughts of the Gryfindor out of his head and continued the task at hand. He was in the process of staging a rebelling against the Dark Lord. The children of the 1st generation of death eaters didn't want to following in their parent's footsteps. Draco had thought that they wouldn't have to worry about the Dark Lord coming back, but in the event that he did return they had put their plan in action. They are Slytherins after all. This plan may get them all killed but in their minds they didn't have a choice. As a fifth year he may not have much of an influence on the older kids, but of course a Malfoy always gets what a Malfoy wants. Draco wasn't saying that he was about to join Dumbledore and his precious Gryfindors but he would refuse the dark mark. Why you ask? Freedom. It all came down to freedom. He wasn't going to give up his freedom for some lame brain, sociopath half-blooded psychopath who is obsessed with a boy he couldn't kill as a baby.
Every one judges the Slytherins as evil. They immediately jump to the conclusion that any one from Slytherin will either become the next dark lord or join the current one. They didn't seem to understand that aside from Gryffindor, Slytherin was the worse type of follower the Dark Lord could ever ask for. In reality Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff were the best choices. Confused? Don't be. It's rather simple really. Gyffindors are brave to the point of stupidity. They didn't think before the acted and never thought about the consequences. Their only good point (considering that the sorting hats definition of the Gryffindor house is correct and applies to every one) is that if they were under attack they would fight to the end. Slytherins on the other hand are smart and cunning. Any Slytherin has the ability to be a Ravenclaw. The only thing separating them is that Slytherins let their ambitions get in the way. The House of the Snake always has an altered motive to every decision they make. They analyze every decision and are able to adjust to every situation. The Dark Lord does not truly trust any of his inner circle because they are all Slytherins and could be plotting against him for his power. Well that is saying that the Dark Lord is as true a Slytherin as he claims to be.
The Raven's House is ideal for the Dark Lord. They are like the Slytherins minus the ulterior motives. Their only down side is that they seem to gain knowledge from books instead of experience. They tend to be too…logical. The Hufflepuffs on the other hand are extremely loyal and that's what the Dark Lord needs. He could trust his Hufflepuffs followers. The houses are like half of each other. Ravenclaw has the ability to think pass they ambition and are the other half of Slytherin. Hufflepuffs are loyal and are the other half of Gryffindor.
Slytherins are more loyal than the Lions ever would be. Why? Slytherins live their entire lives being distrusted. It would only be logical that they would stick together. And as for being evil, would you not join the Dark Lord if every one were against you and telling you you're evil. If some one granted you power over said persons, would you not take it? Draco believes that if the Founding Four could see their house now, they would surely be disappointed.
For the second time Harry awoke to find Illisse watching him. He blinked. He knew the room was the dark, yet he could see every detail of the room. He gave the female a wary look as she grinned at him.
"How do you feel?" Harry winced.
"Ouch. Too loud…sore." He received an apologetic look.
She lowered her voice and said "You'll get use to your hearing." She reached over and picked up a hand mirror. Harry saw the same reflection as he did with the Queen.
"Is that really me?" He received a nod. He moved to stand and manage the act for approximately two seconds before crumpling to the floor. Illisse laughed at him.
"You will have to get use to the physical changes. Flattening your ears will help with the volume." She helped him to stand. She slowly walked him around the room as he got used to his new body. When he got the hang of it she allowed him to try on his own. For the rest of the day he got use to the changes with Illisse's help. He found out many things. For example, it felt good when someone rubbed his ears. Illisse found it amusing when he started purring. As a matter of fact, she found everything he did amusing. I couldn't help it if I'm new at this! That night when Ilisse thought that his hearing had adjusted she allowed him out of his room to 'play a game'. The point of the game was for Harry to follow her scent.
"Harry, every-one has their own unique scent. I will go and hide. Ten minutes later you will follow and find me." Harry nodded and sniffed her. She smelt like vanilla and earth. She left the room and ten minutes later he followed. Thus started Harry's two hour hunting session. Harry had followed her scent all around the castle. He growled in frustration. There were so many other scents in the air that he sometimes ended up following the wrong one. He passed his grandmother twice before explaining his situation. The only advice she had to give was to keep to where Illisse's scent was strongest. She also told him that a cub's instinct was to hunt those that are family. When a cub is in trouble the first person they run to is their mother are anyone that they recognized as 'safe'. Harry growled. That was fifteen minutes ago. 'Well it's worth a try.' He closed his eyes and remembered his last meeting with Voldemort and how terrified he was. As the emotions he felt then came flooding back, Illisse's and the Queen's scent became stronger. He focused on Illisse and followed to the room equivalent to that of the one she took him too to explain the past. He opened the door and slide inside. He was relieved to see her sitting at the desk going over some papers. She put down the paper she was reading.
"Two hours. That's not bad for your first try." He smiled back and she continued. "When you get better at it we'll try it outside." Harry nodded. He glanced down at one of the paper she had been reading and frowned.
"What are those? Why does it have Charlie's name on it?"
"Charlie Weasley works for me sometimes. So does William Weasley. She explained.
Harry was confused. "But I thought that this world was isolated."
"For the most part it is. The humans that are here leave to your world when they come of age. They have the decision to stay or leave. Those that stay are always welcome to visit when ever they want. They also tell their descendents who also have the decision of living here. We're not completely cut off. Every-one here knows how to survive in your world, both the magical and non-magical part. We also have field agents there who protect us against any suspicion."
"What about Bill and Charlie?"
"Charlie discovered us while on a dragon. The dragon came right though the wars. Daemon took a liking to him and he was invited to stay. Charlie didn't want to leave his family. He asked if he could bring someone. He brought William. They are both going to be my eyes and ears in the Order of the Phoenix."
"What's the Order of the Phoenix?"
"The Order of the Phoenix protects against Dark Lords. Albus Dumbledore heads it. The Order was found around the same time that Tom Riddle first came to power." She explained. "I want you to know what has happened lately. Riddle has managed to capture hellhounds. Because of this it was decided that it was time we interfere. Don't worry; you won't have to go back…at least not yet. I may not be around as much as I would like. I must also warn you that you well see familiar faces soon. Many families in the wizarding world have ties to us. We are planning on introducing our-selves soon. We are planning on going to the Wizarding world September 1st." Harry nodded in understanding.
Illisse and her group of four appeared in the middle of the Ministry's courtyard. She wore a simple priestess robe. On one shoulder was the mages symbol for healers. The rest of her group consisted of one vampire War Mage, two human Healers and one wizard. The people around her froze then many took out their wands and pointed them at them. Her group ignored them and headed towards the main building were four Aurors stopped them. The Vampire by the name of Pandora simply waved her hand in the air and they fell to the ground. The group continued on their way. By now every-one in the building had been alerted to the intrusion. She twitched as the alarm seemed to just get louder and louder. Pandora flew down the hall and headed up to the top floor where the Ministers office was located. She got there just in time to see the Minister exiting his office with a redheaded boy at his side. She smiled at him and forced them back into the office. "Minister Fudge, have a seat. There is much to talk about." He wisely did as he was told. Percy Weasley followed his example. The rest of her group walked in soon after.
"Minister Fudge, please excuse our unscheduled meeting but what we have to say today is of the utmost importance. There is no need to be afraid Minister; no harm will come to you by my hands. My name is Lady Elyna. I am a priestess of the order once called the Pravus Tectum. I have come to ask you to bring all of those in you high government to come here today. What I must say will only be said once and then we will take action."
"Today? Is the Pravus Tectum being reinstated?"
"Yes. We haven't much time to discuss this." She made sure that her impatience showed. She watched as he walked out the rooms. Moments later that banshee of an alarm was turned off. They group made them-selves comfortable. Thirty minutes later the Minister came back and escorted them through a series of corridors. They came to a hall with five doors and the Minister led them to the door at the end of the hall. When they entered, they came face to face with at least twenty-five wizards. Looking around Elyna found the room to be some sort of courtroom. The minister motioned for them to sit. When they were seated, Elyna started to introduce her group but was interrupted when the doors swung open. She immediately recognized one of the four people that entered. The first was an old man with his flowing beard tucked neatly into his belt. His eyes twinkled behind crescent shaped glasses. Behind him came a stern looking women with her hair pulled back into a bun. Not a strain of hair was out of place. Next to her came a horribly scarred man with a magical glass eye. His eye was fixed on Pandora who bared her fangs at him. Behind him came a cruel looking man with a crooked nose. He met her gazed and held it. She silently applauded him. Albus Dumbledore took his time leading his group to the many available seats left. He calmly sat before saying his apologies. Minister Fudge shot him a dirty look. Elyna raised an eyebrow at the power struggle.
"My name is Lady Elyna of Vulpes. Next to me is the Vampire Pandora of Blackstar." She paused at the startled gasps. "On my left is the wizard Raphael Pendragon. Next to him are healers Melinda and Eric Mezzagon. We have come to you today to tell you of the dangers the world will soon face. The wizard you Lord Voldemort has captured creatures you know as Hell Hounds. This addition to his forces has caused us to consider the reinstatement of the Pravus Tectum."
Moody frowned at that. "Hell Hounds? There are no such creatures. How do we not know that you weren't sent from the Dark Lord himself? And you even dare to bring a vampire in our presence!" Before she answered him, Pandora was out of her seat and leaning in front of him with her fangs bared.
"Do you have a problem with vampires, wizard?" She purred. "That's enough Pandora!" Eric called out. "Don't worry healer. I would never feed from a creature as disgusting as he. I am very picky about what I sink my fangs into." She returned to her seat.
Elyna was left wondering what possessed her Pandora along. She sighed and answered Moody. "Pandora is here because she can help us greatly in this up coming battle. So can the rest of her race." Many of the council members looked out raged at such a thought.
"You want us to allow vampires on our streets? That's ludicrous!" McGonagall exclaimed.
"It has come to my attention that you have placed the vampires you have captured in a place called Glendiary."
"We assumed we had captured all of them. Obviously we were wrong." Fudge supplied.
"Obviously." Pandora muttered. Elyna decided to interrupt. "I desire them to be freed. They can hel…" She was interrupt when Minister Fudge stood.
"How dare you come here and suggest such a thing. You have no power here." He slammed his fist in the desk.
"Forgive me Minister but now is not the time to prove you authority. Soon your Dark Lord will unleash his forces and when the time comes, and you decide to act, it will be too late. You have to put aside your prejudice against other races if you want to survive. The vampires will be freed by your hands or mine. The choice is yours." She sat back and studied the humans in front of her.
For the first time since his apology, Albus Dumbledore spoke. "I propose that you do something for use to prove that you have our best interest at heart."
"And what do you suggest we do for you?" Melinda asked.
"Find a boy by the name of Harry Potter."
Raphael frowned. "The world is in danger and you want us to find a child?"
"Believe me when I say that Harry Potter is no mere child. He is very dangerous."
"We know who Mister Potter is and believe us when we say that he is the least of your problems." Melinda stated.
"The Vampires will not be freed Lady Elyna. I am sorry but we cannot take the risk."
She nodded to the headmaster. "I did not expect that you would. Unfortunately the Vampire Lord is not happy with his people in that prison or with the recent attacks on the free covens. He doesn't hold you wizards in high favor because of this."
"You speak lies. There are no such things as vampire covens. If there were, we would have been aware of them." Moody glowered.
"You would be surprised, Mr. Moody, just how unaware you really are." Melinda replied.
"We will take our leave and let you think of what you were told this day. We shall be back with invitations to those qualified to become members. Good day" After the last word were spoken, the group disappeared.