Scape Goat
As the fire department arrived, the five found a seat under a tree near the school and watched as the commotion inside went on. All the other students were all ready forming groups and trying to figure out what had happened. And, as with any incident at a school when a fire drill isn't used and the fire department is called, rumors where beginning to fly around.
The five were far enough away that they couldn't be bothered by anyone unless they were looked for but close enough that they wouldn't get in trouble for wandering off. This meant that they couldn't hear any of the rumors that were flying around. This also allowed for introductions to be made in a less hurried and more polite fashion then previously.
Irumi was sitting up in the tree keeping watch for anyone who might be heading their way. "Who exactly was that girl Hermione?"
"She's my sister. Her names Elizabeth. She is a year younger and has never had a problem with making friends or being liked. Me on the other hand ..."
"You've made friends with us," China spoke up, Both girls were sitting watching the Hobbit and the male Elfling make pictures with stones on the ground.
"But you guys are like me and my world, not them. Until I met up with you guys, I thought Hogwarts was all just a dream," Hermione paused then pointed out Irumi's brother. "I would much have a brother that doesn't talk then one that enjoys gossiping about her own sister."
"Having Ai as a brother isn't that great either, but for different reasons." Irumi sighed. "Because he never talks, guys at school bully him. I've ended up with a rep that is ... well, not good. Not to mention his two best friends supposedly get me into trouble all the time. Sometimes yes, sometimes no."
"Your names, Ai and Irumi ... they aren't Elvish," Hermione stated.
"Those are our human names. Our last name is Hikari," This statement from above caused Hermione to open her mouth, which in turn caused Irumi to laugh. "That is what you get when you live with an older brother who just happens to have as his favorite games Megaman."
"The only name you don't know among us now is Hyacinth's." China spoke up.
This perked the Hobbit's attention. "Somebody say my name?"
"Of course I did." China said shaking her head. "Beware, here comes ..."
"I am a descendant of the Took, but not of any of the Fellowship among the Hobbits. Ai and ..."
"Hermione doesn't need to hear our family ties Hye," Irumi stated out loud. "Perhaps some other time ... when there is more time."
Hyacinth pouted for a bit. It was then that Irumi sprang from the tree and landed on the ground. "What are you doing here?"
The question was asked to a boy that was probably, in Hermione's mind, two grades higher then them. He dressed in black, which matched his hair color. Hermione could see that his ears were pointed, which meant he had elf blood. He retorted to Irumi with a smirk on his face. "You shouldn't be in trees. It's against school rules."
"Your one to talk Ainel." Irumi said.
"You know that my grandfather despises that name. He feels I would be more aptly named. Moremer. And that is what everyone calls me, except my mother." Everyone startled as Ai leapt up and grabbed the boy's sleeve. "Oh, and you guys."
"Those are Elvish names?" Hermione asked.
"Yes," The boy stared at her for a few minutes. "I see you have a new friend."
"We've all decided she can be trusted," China spoke up. "This is Hermione Granger. She's from the Wizarding world."
The boy clicked his tongue showing some disdain to the word Wizarding. "You seem nice enough, but I have never wanted anything to do with the blood I got from my father."
"I take it that you are half elven," Hermione stated.
"And I take it that you are Muggle born? Otherwise how else, unless you've had previous contact with Anwe could you have known about elves? Or read the Muggle books by Tolkien." He paused and let out a breath. "My mother had the idea to give me the Sindarin name that meant angel. My grandfather, with his knowledge of Quenya, gave the name meaning ... black sheep."
"Why would your grandfather call you a black sheep." Hermione said before China or Irumi could cover her mouth.
"You sure are nosey. How much do you know about the Elven community here?"
"She knows nothing," China stated, glaring at the boy.
"Then, since you are going to be friends with some, you'll need to know. Anwe was formed because Lord Oropher has always had disdain for following the orders of the high elves. So, after he and his wife left the Halls of Mandos, he took those of like mind and sailed, ironically before his grandson did."
"When Oropher created this community, many of the elves and their spouses didn't have their children with them any more. So, they had new families. The chancellor is one of them. He is also my Grandfather. He and my grandfather had a few children, elflings here. One of which was my mother. Another born to this generation was Irumi and Ai's parents."
"Well, my mother and Irumi's mother met this Squib who had been sent here in hopes that, because in Anwe there are not so many restrictions on magic nor an age limit to when you can start to be able to learn magic. Well, it didn't work and the Squib went to Hogwarts, some sort of school. My mother and their mother went and visited her, which is where my mother met and married my father, much to my grandfathers distaste. See, he's a wizard from a family that practiced dark magic, or so I've heard. So, my mother brought me back here and I have yet to meet my father, though I highly doubt that he cares at all for me or her."
Hermione stared at him for awhile, for what he said was needing to sink in. "At least your not a descendant of Slytherin."
"Slytherin?" The boy stared at her.
"A house at Hogwarts," China piped up. "I've read the first Harry Potter book and it says that no decent wizard has ever come out of that house."
"Then that is the house my father most likely was in as a child." The boy had a far off look on his face.
"They're trouble makers," Hermione stated.
"Speaking of trouble, that is why I came over here." He glanced at Irumi. "I heard about the incident in the school Library? Pippin and Merry at it again Yem?"
"What do you think? They are kind and sweet, but they don't hold back their joy," Irumi said.
"I also heard that you have community service at the old arena tomorrow." He stated.
"You have ears," Irumi said, not at all happy where this was going.
"I am half-elven thus I have elven ears, milady," This comment from him brought a laugh from Ai.
"Don't make fun of me. The principal said something about that they had sent out a message that they needed help with something. So, I have a permission slip and I am to go help. If I don't show, I get a months worth of detentions along with weekend detentions,"
"Then you out of all of you would not wish to get in trouble any more then you have." He looked at Hermione. "The fire department found the firecrackers. They are Muggles, but they know exactly what they are."
"I did set them."
"Please tell me that you aren't going to tell her to turn herself in,"
"As much as that would definitely earn points with me, no," He sighed. "My father sends my mother packages of goodies to make her think he cares about us. There is always such stuff in there. I always have thrown them away in the past, but ... I could say that I changed my mind and thought to use them."
"But ..." Hyacinth stammered. "They said the next time you caused problems you would get expelled."
"It doesn't matter. My grandfather has been liking the idea of sending me off to a private boarding school to get rid of me. I wouldn't be at school anymore any ways." He turned around. "I also came by to say goodbye to Ai too."
Irumi's brother watched as the other boy turned and walked off. He clenched his fists and had a pout on his face.
"I know you looked up to him Ai, but ... he isn't worth it," China stated.
"He isn't usually like this." Irumi said as she also stared after him.
Author's note - Contrary to what some people on this site think, saying that some one has grammar like a kinder gardener is not a critique. It is an insult. I do not wish to offend somebody, but in art classes and writing classes, it is immature to say that and frowned upon as it is not a true critique. The polite way to say it is that the person needs to improve their grammar and spelling. If it is only a few mistakes, point out what the mistakes are. Which brings me to another point. How hard is it to explain exactly why a character is a Mary Sue or someone is breaking cannon beyond just saying it? If you don't give examples that work, then the author can never improve.
For those who see I've been hit by this person Flame Rising Exponentially, don't retaliate. I am not troubled with this person as I realize what he is doing. This person is an internet bully with twelve accounts at least. He only hits stories that have been reviewed by the time he hits. This is to purposefully bring down the ego of the writer to make them remove their fanfics from the site and repost them, even if the story is good. Rules state we must have respect for the reviewers, but they also say that we as reviewers must return such respect. It is a two way street.