::sob:: My stupid cousin broke the bow to my Legolas action figure!! O cruel fate! Now how will he protect himself from the savage hoard of Holiday Barbies?! ::sob:: your reviews made me feel much better ::sob::

LOTR SECTION PEEPS:

Aislynn Crowdaughter- You know you are such a huge life-saver! I had completely forgotten about the poor house-elves until I read ur review! This chappie is totally dedicated to you since you reminded me! Thankx mucho! So glad you are enjoying! You know, this review never showed up on the website, guess itz a good thing I never empty my e-mail! Mwahaha!

Barbara Kennedy- Why thank you! Hmm, good point about the twin thing, I hadn't actually thought about that but now that you mention it…ya it's true! Maybe I'll make Legolas point it out or something…thanks! Glad u liked the lego-snape encounter, it was fun to write! A good encounter between them? Hmm, I'll have to think about it, he he he! Thanks again!

Jolinda- Yay I'm glad u are enjoying my lil ficcy! U don't have to wait any longer cuz here it is, hope you enjoy it!

Keleios- ::does a happy dance:: I luv when people say this is actually a good hp/lotr crssver!! I'm glad ur hooked, stay that way okay?! I'll definitely keep writing if u keep giving me these great reviews!!

LOTRcrazed- ::does another happy dance:: Yay u think itz awesome!! Woo hoo! And u love Pirates! Woo hoo! Did u read any of the critic's reviews of it? Geez, who pays those guys? Anyway, sorry that Frodo isn't in it but I'm glad you enjoy it anyway! Orlando Bloom is hot!!

Pirate-chicha- Yeaness!! Mwahaha, you sound like me when I review! I luv it!

Demon-heiress- Mwahaha, stupid Snape trying to be mean! Not with Lego around! Yes! Oh don't worry u will see more of it (especially with a certain high inquisitor if u know what I mean)! I totally agree with you about the movie thing, though I also agree that Orlando Bloom is fabulous! ::drool::

FRIENDOFLEGOLAS- hey, are u really a friend of legolas? Maybe u can hook me up…you know! Anyway, thanks for both of your reviews!

Odd-I-See- Congratulations, u are the only one to point that out! I was kinda expecting a whole buncha people to be like "nooooo", but nope only you! Your powers of observation never fail to amaze me! I am also glad u noticed that Lego never actually said he died, in my opinion Lego just didn't want to talk about it at the moment. Don't we all wish we had a Legolas at our schools ? ( though everyone has their different reasons! Mwahaha!)

Dark Whispers- "Very well-written" I love that phrase! Yay! Thanks for your review!

HalandLeg4ever- He he he, you're just too gosh darn nice! Not that I'm complaining, mind you…mwhaha hope you enjoy this chappie too!

HP Section PEEPS:

shadow guard- ::sob:: I don't understand it either! I guess I was expecting more reviews under the HP section for some reason, but as you can probably tell, the LOTR community really stepped up! But u still reviewed! Thank you to the nth power!

Lady FoxFire- Yay! So many questions, that means ur interested, right?! I have a lot in store for Umbridge, mwahaha! Don't even worry about it! In fact, getting back at her was one of my prime reasons for even starting this fic! You're just gonna have to wait and see! Mwahaha! As for the Sirus thing…I dunno, hadn't really thought about it I guess. I'll have to get back to you on that one, but I hope you enjoy this chappie! Thankx for ur review!

*Yes…just so you guys know…this is a pretty short chapter and I did it really fast, which means I think it kinda sucks, (I have been way too busy these past weeks!) but I should have the next chapter up in one or two days so please don't be mad! J

Chapter 5

"I still can't get over that story Legolas told us last night," said Ron to his close friends as the trio made their way down to the Care of Magical Creatures class. "You reckon he made any of it up?"

"Of course not, Ron!" cried Hermione defensively, obviously taking his comment as a personal attack. "Why should an elf of his…importance…skill…a-and…longevity…" Ron's eyes quickly became saucer-like in their roundness as he watched Hermione turned a peculiar shade of red at the discussion of the elf-prince.

"You fancy him, don't you?" accused Ron. "First Krum, now this bloke!"

"Ronald Weasely, that is absolutely ridiculous! I simply admire his abilities," said Hermione calmly, though the blush quickly overtaking her face spoke otherwise.

"You admire something alright, but it isn't his abilities, as you say," muttered Ron as the three friends came to a stop among the rest of their peers. If Ron had any more witty remarks bouncing about in his mind, just waiting to be thrown at the young witch at his side, they were quickly forgotten as he, along with the rest of the male population, lifted his face to stare adoringly into that of their replacement instructor: the ethereal elf-maiden Gilethiel.

Hermione snorted loudly at the look of utter helplessness and stupidity on both of her companion's faces and murmured softly, "Who fancies who, did you say?"

Smiling demurely at the crowd of young witches and wizards waiting before her in anticipation, Gilethiel began her first true lesson as a Hogwart's teacher. "As you are all well aware, the title of this class is Care of Magical Creatures," began the elf mellifluously, simultaneously slowly weaving her way through the several groups of students standing about the lawn.

"And here I am thinking we are actually supposed to learn something in class," said Draco Malfoy sarcastically, yet only daring to speak in a voice loud enough that those standing close by may here him. As in all of his classes, the poor dunce only spoke against the teacher when said instructor was out of range for human hearing. Unfortunately for him, the young wizard grossly underestimated the talent of those delicately pointed elvish ears.

"Worry not, young one," laughed Gilethiel as Draco swallowed nervously, "For through me you shall gain knowledge of much more important matters than those of the mind. In life, the heart, the soul, the spirit, all play equally important parts."

Pausing as her sharp eyes roamed the crowd of students, all of whom boasted varying levels of confusion on their young faces, Gilethiel decided that it would be best to simply be blunt with these humans, if an elf truly could be blunt. "You have all been taught certain beliefs, what you now believe to be truths. Opinions concerning, for example," looking over to a sneering group of Slytherins circled about their king Draco Malfoy, "the superiority of the pure blood of a wizard.

"These times are riddled with more than enough strife without the addition of needless squabbles between races of men and those who do not answer that call."

"Are you saying we should make friendly with giants and centaurs and…elves?" cried Draco incredulously, with a sudden, and quite out of place, surge of courage and brass.

"That, dear boy, is exactly what I am saying," announced the beautiful elf-maiden, her enchanting smile never leaving her face.

"Wizard blood is above all else," cried Draco angrily. His group of followers took his lead and jeered horrible chants pointed toward the mere idea that they would ally themselves along any but wizard-kind.

"Even this class that you're teaching shows that we are superior," said Draco smugly, "Creatures require our care."

"Not all creatures that are not human require your care, little one," said Gilethiel, her voice singing melodically though her words held a cold edge. "Giants would rip you apart if you insinuated that idea, as would trolls. Centaurs simply wish to be left alone, and live quite happily so."

"And what about the house-elves?" interrupted Draco rudely. "Your own kind are subordinate to us in every way. That's where they belong! That's where you belong!"

"Malfoy, you git!" cried Harry, "Legolas and Gilethiel aren't house elves!"

The class erupted in a surge of noise and movement as Crabbe and Goyle stepped menacingly toward Harry and Pansy Parkinson yelled in retaliation, "They're elves, aren't they?! An elf is an elf no matter how tall!"

"You're all a bunch of idiots if you ask me!"

"No one asked you!"

"She's right, what makes us so great?"

"Shut your mouth!"

"ENOUGH!" The word resounded against the surrounding trees and echoed through the outlaying forest. All of the students, whether they were lying in a head-lock on the floor, being sat upon by a rather large student, or pulling roughly on the hair of their rival, paused in their battle and looked up at the elf. Expecting to see an outraged expression on the maiden, the class was surprised to see remorse and intense pity in the depths of her fathomless eyes.

"So young to be so very disgruntled. Whatever is to become of you?" A single crystalline tear ran down the elf's glowing porcelain cheek. For the most part, the students were extremely ashamed at their behavior and slowly resettled, many frightfully thinking to themselves, 'What is to become of us?'

Once the class had settled and Gilethiel had composed herself, she turned to Draco and calmly answered his question. "I believe you asked about the house-elves. All I will tell you now is to pity the creatures, for you know not the secrets of their origins."

Seeing that her class held it's breathe in anticipation of an explanation, Gilethiel chuckled softly and said, "You wish to know those secrets, I see. Yet I am afraid our time has expired and that, children, is a story for another day."