Those Who Do Not Learn
Chapter 9
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The time passes quickly. Weeks became months became years and the years soon became centuries. Hermione found a great outlet for her desire to learn in the great libraries. Whenever she needed questions answered or wanted to discuss something she'd read there were always many willing to work with her. Harry, on the other hand, was asked to learn the history of his people and found his own great creativity escaping who ever had the unfortunate chance to be teaching him. The twins had taken great pride in educating him in their time tested methods of escape.
"Why?" Glorfindel followed Elrond around his study, "Why do I have to have him today? Why can't I work with Hermione?"
"Because Harry is far behind on his lessons," He turned and faced his friend, "and you have such a way with reluctant learners."
"If you are referring to your sons I must remind you how much time I spent swinging from trees because of their reluctance."
"You're exaggerating."
"No, I'm not. Please don't make me teach him."
Elrond thought a moment. "Perhaps the time has come for a bit of strong persuasion."
"What do you mean I can't leave this room?" Harry looked at the two elves in shock.
"You have been lax in you studies, Harry. You will remain in this room until have reached the point Glorfindel has recorded. Your meals will be brought to you should the need for that arise." Elrond gave him a small shove into the room.
It was small but ornately decorated a large table and chair almost filling it.
"I'll figure a way to get out." He stood defiantly.
"No," Glorfindel almost giggled, "you won't. Not even Elrohir and Elladan ever figured a way out of this enchantment."
"Enchantment?"
"Did I fail to mention that?" Elrond asked, a smile spreading over his features. "You see this room is now magically sealed. You can only leave this room when you have finished your lesson for the day or by my word."
They shut the door and left Harry to sulk.
Hermione walked the long way around to the library Harry was supposed to be studying in. He was so easily distracted she hated to bother him, more for Glorfindel's sake than Harry's. She stopped when two dark haired forms climbed over the railing.
"Should I ask or just keep walking?"
"We didn't do anything this time." Elrohir came in to step beside her while his twin came on her other side. "We were looking for you. Would you like to join us in a small hunting expedition?"
"I was going to see if Harry wanted me to help him study for a while so…"
Elladan started grinning madly. "Don't bother. He is indisposed for the time being."
"What do you mean?"
"It's a form of forced learning."
"You see," Elrohir began, "basically he is magically sealed in a room until such a time as he reaches a certain pre-established point in his studies. At which time he will be set free."
"How long will it take him to escape?"
"That's the thing, he won't escape. It's impossible."
"Even we couldn't get out."
Hermione stopped walking and look at the brothers. "How long did it take you two to reach your pre-established point?"
They joined eyes consulting each other quietly for a moment. "Seven years."
Her mouth fell open. "Seven years?!?"
"If it makes you feel better Estel only spent 3 days." Elrohir took her arm.
"That does make me feel better, actually. So I guess I won't be seeing him for a few days."
"Nope."
"Well, in that case I suppose I could join you. I'll meet you at the stables in an hour?"
They bowed deeply before taking off at a run.
The woods were quiet as always. Hermione sat atop the beautiful white horse as they made their way. "May I ask what our query is today?"
"Deer," Elrohir responded from atop his horse, "for the banquet tomorrow night."
"I do hope Harry comes out before then."
"He will," Elladan comforted her, "he can't have forgotten his own birthday."
"No, I don't suppose so."
They were silent for a while more as the moved deeper and deeper into the woods. As if by magic they came upon the group of animals. Hermione lifted her bow and took aim at a large buck. Before she fired the creature fell and the herd scattered. All of their eyes turned to the left where they heard noise in the leaves. They lowered their bows when the elf maiden stepped out of the branches.
"Did you miss me?" Ireth asked.
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