The Fennoderee of Man (Part 1)
Chapter 4 of 7
Wahoo and WesleyanneOrla returns to Hogwarts with a special friend hovering protectively.
ReviewedA. N.
This is a Dictionary Challenge response.
The rules, word list, and definitions follow the chapter.
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Chapter Four
The Fennoderee of Man
Part 1
Draco should have seen Cho Chang’s happy smile as a portent. She entered the compartment an hour into the trip and announced that there would be a Quidditch meeting in the Great Hall that night directly after dinner.
“I saw Professor Hooch during break, and she asked me to tell the other teams on the train today,” Cho continued, her face beaming with delight. “Please tell the other members of your team.” Cho winked at Draco before turning to leave, the winsome girl’s face brimming over with suppressed mirth. Draco should have seen the warning sign. Instead he thought maybe the Ravenclaw beauty fancied him. He preened a bit as Pansy fussed about the wink.
“I can’t help it if she likes me, Pans,” he said soothingly, smirking at the other boys the moment Pansy looked away.
“I don’t know, Draco,” Blaize said thoughtfully. “It didn’t look much like flirting to me. Looked more like she knows something.”
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By the time Draco and his friends got off the train, they knew something was amiss; most of Ravenclaw house had wandered by their compartment to smirk or stare. Draco now knew from their strange looks and not-quite-threatening comments that they were there to tease him, not to lionise him. As he left the train, he spotted the Ravenclaw quidditch team, who fell silent when they saw him.
“See you at dinner, Draco!” called Cho Chang as he almost ran across the platform and pushed some smaller students aside to hop into the first carriage that presented itself.
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When Draco got to the castle, he was struck by the sight of his least favourite students, Potty, the Weasel, and the Mudblood, standing in a crowd in the entrance hall with Professor Flitwick and Orla Quirke. It seemed that about a quarter of the school was gathered there, staring at Orla. That morning, Orla’s braids had just touched the ground. Now they were a good two feet longer. One was trailing on the floor next to her. Professor Flitwick was excitedly examining the other equally-long plait.
Draco stood stunned. What really struck him was not the length of the hair, but the colour. That morning he had seen Orla with ordinary blonde hair (if hair touching the ground can be considered ordinary). This evening the hair was not only longer, but it had also changed to a fabulous golden colour. Not blonde, golden–-like gold.
“It looks like metal, Miss Quirke,” Professor Flitwick enthused. “It feels like hair, but it looks like real gold.”
“The Fennoderee did it,” Orla said. “He was very angry, but now he’s happy again because I’m happy.”
“I understand congratulations are in order, Miss Quirke,” Professor Snape said as he walked through the students, parting them like the Red Sea. “I am pleased to see that Dame Rumour has, for once, been outstripped by Dame Truth.” Orla looked puzzled.
“I mean to say, Orla,” he continued softly, “that your hair is even more lovely than these prattling nincompoops described it.”
Orla curtsied and murmured a shy, “Thank you.”
“However,” Professor Snape continued in a louder, harsher voice, “I understand it now grows at a dangerous rate. You will keep your hair subdued and under control at all times in my classroom, Miss Quirke. I will not have you involved in any accidents!”
“Yes, sir,” Orla said, suppressing a smile. “I understand.”
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Draco fled to his dormitory in disgust just as Fleur Delacour led a contingent of Beauxbatons students into the entrance hall to exclaim over Orla’s hair. That idiot, Creevey, had begun to take photographs. Orla Quirke had changed from a troublesome first year into a spoiled epigone of Rapunzel.
Now Draco knew why those ubiquitous Ravenclaws had been smirking at him on the train. As soon as he got to the Slytherin common room, he began criticising Orla Quirke to the few inhabitants there. He wished he could lambaste her in person, but even Professor Snape liked the brat. One of the students present was Viktor Krum, who had never been able to understand Draco’s dislike for the innocuous child.
“Vy do you hate the little golden girl, Draco?” he asked.
Suddenly there appeared in the common room a miasma of grey fog, roiling threateningly. The students gasped and scurried out of the way as the cloud coalesced into something roughly man-shaped.
Draco shook his head. Surely this was a chimera, merely his imagination. The frightening fog was now changing texture, taking on a darker colour and hairy texture.
Draco was terrified. This thing was hideous, uglier even than that horrible hippogriff. If the feel of the magic rolling off it in angry waves was anything to go by, it was also considerably more dangerous than the brute that had scratched Draco’s arm the year before.
“Yes, Draco,” said the alleged figment of his imagination. “Why do you hate the little golden girl?”
To be continued…
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This was supposed to be four parts, but I had such fun describing Draco’s bad day that I had no more room to finish this week. This chapter will continue next week.
Dictionary Challenge
Rules:
1. Use some or all of the following words in a drabble (doesn't have to be 100 words--anything under 1k is fine)
2. Word list changes every Saturday
3. Upload your drabbles here or at the Petulant Poetess under the Potter Place Fun Categories (any other archive is fine as well--remember SH has a Potter Place category)
4. Have fun, baby! Whoot!! It should be interesting to see what we can come out with using dictionary.com's daily words while boosting our vocabulary. Teehee
The word list (swiped from the past week's list from dictonary.com):
List for april 26
1. portent
2. lambaste
3. chimera
4. lionize
5. ubiquitous
6. winsome
7. epigone
Definitions:
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portent \POR-tent\, noun:
1. A sign of a coming event or calamity; an omen.
2. Prophetic or menacing significance.
3. Something amazing; a marvel.
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lambaste \lam-BAYST\, transitive verb:
1. To give a thrashing to; to beat severely.
2. To scold sharply; to attack verbally; to berate.
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chimera \ky-MIR-uh\, noun:
1. (Capitalized) A fire-breathing she-monster represented as having a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail.
2. Any imaginary monster made up of grotesquely incongruous parts.
3. An illusion or mental fabrication; a grotesque product of the imagination.
4. An individual, organ, or part consisting of tissues of diverse genetic constitution, produced as a result of organ transplant, grafting, or genetic engineering.
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lionize \LY-uh-nyz\, transitive verb:
To treat or regard as an object of great interest or importance.
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ubiquitous \yoo-BIK-wih-tuhs\, adjective: Existing or being everywhere, or in all places, at the same time.
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winsome \WIN-suhm\, adjective:
1. Cheerful; merry; gay; light-hearted.
2. Causing joy or pleasure; agreeable; pleasant.
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epigone \EP-uh-gohn\, noun: An inferior imitator, especially of some distinguished writer, artist, musician, or philosopher.
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Latest 25 Reviews for The Fennoderee's Favourite
33 Reviews | 8.76/10 Average
I wondered if Orla and Draco were going to "get together" I think its better this way, his always wondering.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
I was concerned that people would not like the ending; I'm so happy you understand it. Thank you for reviewing and following this little opus to the end.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
I was concerned that people would not like the ending; I'm so happy you understand it. Thank you for reviewing and following this little opus to the end.
I think this is a brilliant summary “I cannot say with certainty that you are contrite,” said Professor Snape. “However, I do believe you are convinced that having nothing more to do with Miss Quirke is quite the safest course of action.” Well whatever their motives I am glad Roger & Orla will be free from harassment.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Thank you for reviewing! You are so kind. I hope the story will continue to please you! I rather like Professor Snape in this tale. He only loosens up once, a little bit, to compliment Orla on her hair, then back into character, to scold her about her hair. But once is enough, I think.
Lovely! We get to know the Fennoderee a little better. Again, you delight with the fairy-tale quality of the tale, and the words were so gently applied that I had no idea which words were supposed to be used--even after I did the same challenge :) Each chapter is like a small, wrapped sweet, looking so simple, and then you unwrap it and marvel at the colours of it, admiring the swirling pattern, and then ... oh... you eat it and everything just gets better and better! All the senses have been encouraged to stand to attention... and all from something that appeared small. Sorry... waxing lyrical. Still sad that the story ends with the next chapter *sigh*. I shall have to content myself with the the other stories that you've written.Thank you for this story, it is wonderful.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Oh, my gosh! Thank you. What a poetic review! Better written than the story.
I'm so happy you like this little opus. I can't begin to express how grateful and humble your reviews make me feel. I can only say, once again, thank you.
-Wahoo
Oh Orla is truly a sweet girl. I hope things go better. The Fennoderee was a real kick. I loved how he was so respectful to Severus. 
Good job. I'll be sorry to see this end.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Thank you for liking this story! There are 2 chapters left and both are already written. I'm a little sorry it's over, too, although I have written the tale I set out to write. I am thrilled at your kind reception.
Why doesnt Orla want to know who cut off her braid? I would think she would like the change to yell at him at the very least.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Orla is a very forgiving person who was raised in a kind and loving home. She has never faced this sort of situation before, when someone hurt her from malice rather than carelessness. She doesnt want to be angry at whoever cut her hair; she would rather forgive and be friends. Yet she knows that if she knew who it was, she might be angry. That would make it harder to forgive as start over as friends.
This sort of reaction is based on my daughters character. At age eleven she was very forgiving to someone who maliciously endangered her. I hope she never reads this response! She hates to be praised by me.
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
Ah so it is just me, old and jaded that wants the revenge. I can live with that! I look forward to the next instalment!!
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
No one who enjoys the whimsical magic of HP fanfiction can be all that jaded in my humble opinion. Thanks for your kind support! - Pookah
I think it very unlikely that Draco will fess up and try to explain his hair envy in a manly way. ((giggles))
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
hair envy! how funny! Thank you for all your wonderful reviews!
No fair this is the shortest chapter yet! I am on the edge of my seat waiting for Draco revenge!
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
So sweet of you to review each chapter even though you have other chapters ahead of you! Thank you.
What or who is a Fennoderee? I am hoping little Orla will put Draco in his place. Firmly.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
The Fennodoree question will be addressed after I finish the tale. However, since you asked me nicely, I e-mailed you some information about the Fennoderee.
As for putting Draco in his place. The story will end to Orlas satisfaction. I hope it will also be to yours.
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
Thank you for taking the time to email me privately. I appreciate it!! 
Okay next chapter I am going to skip down to the AN and read the definations first. I think that will help me make more sense out of it! Thank you for improving my vocabulary!!
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Perhaps I ought to put the words and definitions at the beginning of the story. Do you think that would be better?
P. S. Dont thank me! Thank the clever Dictionary Challenge.
Response from MollysSister (Reviewer)
Well it makes it easier for me to understand the story. Then again perhaps others have a better vocabulary and do not need the definitions? Either way an intrepid reader can figure it out. 
This is very enjoyable so far! Can't wait to read more. :)
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Thank you for reading and reviewing! I'm delighted you like my story.
Little Orla's hair is geting out of control! She even reminds me now of Crystal Gayle! Anything longer than waist length is ridiclous in my book - I mean, hows she going to get anything done with it dragging along behind her. Do you kknow how heavy hair is?What did Draco manifest? Ok, still enjoying the show!
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Thank you for such a sensible review, considering the actual logistics of hair care!
Ah, hair. Yes, I do know how much hair weighs. That’s why I was careful to put into the story that Orla has charms for untangling her hair and also braiding it, unbraiding and twisting it up around her head and holding in place. And that was before it got so godawful long. (And I even had Snape tell her it was growing at a dangerous rate.) There will be more about her hair later.
Another beautiful instalment. The words were incorporated wonderfully, and I love the simple and effective way you use external events to define Draco's character even more, rather than merely spoon-feeding us with the direct answer. The bond existing between Orla and the Fennoderee has just taken on a more sinister aspect since reading this chapter--I thought about my daughter and the numerous dicky-fits that she has, and that led on to the rather disturbing thought of her having some powerful avenging creature ready to ease her pique. *Shudders* Just hope that Orla knows how it all works.I enjoyed reading this very much, and I can't wait for the next chapter
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
What a lovely, thoughtful review! thank you. I think you will be pleased with Orla’s behaviour in the next installment. I hope it isn’t too predictable. I suppose that was why Draco’s reactions played a part in this tale from the beginning. I think that subconsciously I realized that a story about a very predictable person is dull, and I fear Orla is predictable rather than exciting. Exciting things DO happen around her, though.
Rock on! This is a neat tale you are spinning here.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
I am so happy that you're enjoying it! Thanks for reviewing.
I am now officially hooked... that was so enticing! The bringing in of different characters keeps adding to the mounting suspense; almost like the gathering of armies. Can't wait for the next chapter... thank you.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
I'm so happy you like my story! (Does happy dance!)Thank you very much. The next chapter is in queue.-Wahoo
Response from sweetflag (Reviewer)
I've just come across the wonder of 'bookmarking'; now, I will know when you update. I am more than happy with the story, and after writing two within this category, I also have an idea of some of the struggles (potentially of course, you may be utterly brilliant and not break a sweat... lol) associated with writing in this manner. *hopes queue moves swiftly*
Hmmm... certainly not a Disney adaptation! lol... that was almost sinister; I felt a shiver. I loved the way you set out the Slytherin creed, putting emphasis on the last criterion... superb. And the Fennoderee? I'm intrigued... feel the need to Google. Another wonderful chapter, and the use of the words was just stunning. Off to the last...
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Thank you for your kind words! I'm so flattered.
That was beautiful. I'm not a particularly good reviewer; I never know what to write, so please forgive me as I ramble through this review. You kept using terms relating to fairies, and it struck me that the whole story came across as a fairy tale... The Princess Bride sprang to mind as I read through it. The selected words were also so smoothly inserted that the whole thing seemed effortless and graceful. I enjoyed it very much... off to read the next one.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
You strike me as a very good reviewer! You have certainly given me a very good review and I thank you. I'm delighted you enjoyed it.
This story is quite good already! I admire people who can start out so strong in their stories. I myself have trouble starting off stories, because I just can't think of a good way to get things off the ground. Draco is fantastic! I love the way he doesn't like Orla because of her hair. Hilarious! And Severus. Oh, Severus! It's so. . . dare I say cute? . . . the way he's sort of like a hidden guardian angel, keeping his Slytherins away from her.This story first caught my eye because I recognize the name from Mugglenet Fanfiction Beta Boards. The caption for one of the sub-boards goes something like 'need help with little first-year Orla Quirke's adventures in the Ravenclaw common room?' I was wondering when I started the story if you got the name from there, but when you cited your sources, it seemed like you just came up with it yourself. I was just wondering if you got the idea or the name from there, or if you just came up with it yourself and it's a crazy coincedence!Anyway, thank you for gracing this website with this giggle-inducing story!~Katie
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
I'm so happy you like this! Thank you for reviewing!Orla Quirke is one of JKR's own characters, mentioned in GOF sorting scene, so we only know her approximate age and that she is in Ravenclaw. I decided to make her Manx for personal reasons, as I mentioned in my author's note. I'm gratified that you approve of my handling of Draco and Severus. I hope you enjoy the rest of the story.-Wahoo
I think you have a wonderful start here and I like that she's a Ravenclaw instead of a Slytherin.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Reviews! Reviews! I got reviews! Thank you for my very first review on PP! I'm glad you like the start of this story. I have chapter 2 in queue and chapter 3 is being repaired (after I made an egregious canon blunder.)Thank you for reviewing, and thanks for liking this. I hope you will enjoy the rest. Orla is Ravenclaw because she is a canon character, mentioned as a first year at the sorting ceremony in GOF. Perhaps Draco would have liked her better if she'd been sorted into Slytherin?-Wahoo
Oh what a perfect ending, nothing could be worse for Draco, than to know all he said and did, just didn't matter.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
I am so glad you "get' the ending! Let's hope Draco learned something from all of this. Thank you for faithfully and kindly reviewing each chapter. Thank you for the stars, and for liking this little fable. I am delighted to have brought you some pleasure with my story.-Wahoo
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
I am so glad you "get' the ending! Let's hope Draco learned something from all of this. Thank you for faithfully and kindly reviewing each chapter. Thank you for the stars, and for liking this little fable. I am delighted to have brought you some pleasure with my story.-Wahoo
The difference in attitude between Draco, and Orla is so striking, if something similer had happened to Draco, he would have done everything in his power,to get revenge{ as he did with Buckbeak} and Orla doesn't even want to know who hurt her, in case she wouldn't be able to forgive them, very wise.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Orla has been raised in a family where loving others is very important, not only taking care of family, but learning of the resposibilities of Wizard-folk as very powerful people. towards all mankind. Not the same as Draco's upbringing. Thank you so much for liking my tale!-Wahoo
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Orla has been raised in a family where loving others is very important, not only taking care of family, but learning of the resposibilities of Wizard-folk as very powerful people. towards all mankind. Not the same as Draco's upbringing. Thank you so much for liking my tale!-Wahoo
What a sweet girl Orla is, the Fennoderee is very powerfull, but not vengefull being. I'm sorry this is coming to an end.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
That is the best compliment, being sorry the tale is ending. Thank you! I based Orla's forgiveness and sweet nature on my daughter at the same age. (Even though I hoped she would write this tale with me, it turns out my daughter was not interested. So Wahoo and Wesleyanne is, in fact, only Wahoo.)The Fennoderee would be all to happy to be vengful if either of the Quirke children were hurt. Or if they asked him to.-Wahoo
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
That is the best compliment, being sorry the tale is ending. Thank you! I based Orla's forgiveness and sweet nature on my daughter at the same age. (Even though I hoped she would write this tale with me, it turns out my daughter was not interested. So Wahoo and Wesleyanne is, in fact, only Wahoo.)The Fennoderee would be all to happy to be vengful if either of the Quirke children were hurt. Or if they asked him to.-Wahoo
Let the games begin, speak up Draco.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Thank you reviewing every chapter! I am glad you are enjoying them.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Thank you reviewing every chapter! I am glad you are enjoying them.
Draco is runing full tilt towards the cliff edge, with his eyes shut, in the belief that his "pureblood" will save him.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Yes he is! Isn't it too bad he can't see it? LOL I hope you enjoy his surprise.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Yes he is! Isn't it too bad he can't see it? LOL I hope you enjoy his surprise.
Love the Slytherin Code, just one thing to add, If the Head of House is not happy, NO ONE is happy. Draco should know this without being told. Looking forward to his comeuppence.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
I like your addition to the Slytherin Code. 
I guess Draco thought that because he often got by with harassing Potter, he could harass a mere first-year. Thank you for the pretty stars and the kind review.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
I like your addition to the Slytherin Code. I guess Draco thought that because he often got by with harassing Potter, he could harass a mere first-year. Thank you for the pretty stars and the kind review.
Poor Orla { my granddaughter in-laws name BTW }Draco is a jealous little snot, yea for Cho standing up for Orla. looking forward to the next chapter.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Thank you for reading and reviewing! I am so happy you like the tale so far. Yes, I thought Draco would be jealous. He seemed the type. -Wahoo
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Oh, I forgot to say that Orla is a wonderful name. I couldn't resist making her a blonde, since Orla means Golden. It was an inspiration.
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Thank you for reading and reviewing! I am so happy you like the tale so far. Yes, I thought Draco would be jealous. He seemed the type. -Wahoo
Response from Wahoo and Wesleyanne (Author of The Fennoderee's Favourite)
Oh, I forgot to say that Orla is a wonderful name. I couldn't resist making her a blonde, since Orla means Golden. It was an inspiration.