The Fennoderee of Man (Part 3)
Chapter 6 of 7
Wahoo and WesleyanneThe penultimate chapter, in which much talk is talked, and little happens.
ReviewedDisclaimer: None of this belongs to Wesleyanne or me! Even the Fennoderee is a Manx legend and not ours!
-Wahoo
A. N.: Thanks to the ever-helpful Ladyinthecloak for beta-ing this little opus
The Fennoderee of Man
(Part 3)
The enormous hearth in the Great Hall burned green for a second and spat out Professor Dumbledore, who looked around as he brushed soot from his beard and robes.
"Have I missed the Fennoderee?" he asked. He noticed that Draco, Vincent, and Gregory were looking abashed.
"That thing just left with Hagrid and Orla Quirke," said Madam Hooch in an aggrieved tone.
"Thank you, Madam Hooch," said Dumbledore. "I shall join them." He wandered out the doors, humming an old Music Hall tune to himself.
"One interruption after another," Madam Hooch grumbled, although she had actually been relieved to see the old Headmaster.
"Well, now, if that is quite finished, we may continue with our meeting," she said. The Quidditch and flying instructor did not expect the students to pay her even a moiety of their attention after the interruptions, but she wasn't giving up the appearance of being in control.
"If I might say something?" Cho asked. Madam Hooch nodded her permission.
"I think we should all promise not to tell what happened here today," Cho said. "If Orla wishes to forgive those who hurt her and chooses not to know who they are, I think we should accept that and not tell anyone."
Everyone looked over at Gregory Goyle. Most of them thought that if Goyle had cut Orla's hair, Malfoy and Crabbe must have been involved. One by one, each member of the disparate group of Quidditch players nodded his head in agreement with Cho.
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Draco, Vincent, and Gregory met sub rosa with Professors Snape and Dumbledore later that night. The professors were relieved to hear that the boys had all agreed silently, as the Fennoderee probed their minds, not to harass Orla anymore.
"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."
"You do not wish to anger the Fennoderee," stated the Headmaster bluntly. "He is not from our world, but rather from the world of the Fair Folk."
"Fairies?" said Gregory incredulously. "Who's afraid of little fairies?"
"As you saw for yourself, the Fennoderee is not little," said Professor Dumbledore. "And the Fair Folk as a race are not small. They match us in size and more than match Wizards in power."
"You bowed to him," Draco said to Professor Snape. He knew Snape was as parsimonious with displays of respect as he was with praise.
"You would do well to emulate me, should you ever see the Fennoderee again," Professor Snape replied gravely.
"I think maybe you two had better lay off with the Bludgers, too, when we play Ravenclaw," Draco said, looking uneasily at his friends. "At least don't foul Robert Quirke."
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Meanwhile in Hagrid's hut, under the watchful eye of the Halcyon bird, the Fennoderee sat chatting with the children under his protection, Robert and Orla Quirke, and his new friends, Luna and Hagrid.
"Orla, those boys will not bother you now. I saw it in their minds." said the Fennoderee. "But I will punish them if you wish it."
"Oh, no, please, dear Fennoderee!" Orla said. "It truly is best to start over and never know. If I knew for certain who cut my hair, I might be tempted to feel angry at them. I am better off not knowing."
"Mother and Da will be very proud of you for feeling that way," said Robert with a smile.
Orla stared down at her mug of tea, a little uncomfortable with the praise.
"That is very wise, Orla," Luna said. "Garden Bontilliers are strengthened by thoughts of revenge and anger. And we'll be passing by Hagrid's gardens on the way back to the castle."
"Is it true, Mr. Fennoderee, that free brownies can be sent away by a gift of clothing?" Hagrid asked. He was fascinated by the magical creature, who was, of course, not a mindless animal but sentient, powerful, and highly intelligent. Hagrid thought that the Fennoderee sounded as cultured and educated as any gentleman, for all that he was covered in fur.
"Yes, some can," replied the Fennoderee. "But some will only leave if the clothing is of poor quality. I knew a brownie that served a farm called Ballachrink." Orla and Robert nodded, knowing the place well and the story even better.
"But long ago they laid out a meagre offering, rough hempen clothing and a cheap fustian cloak, unlined against the cold wind. The family themselves wore fine silken clothes, warm wool cloaks, and soft linen shirts so they could well have afforded decent garb for the creature that made them so prosperous."
Little Orla was unable to contain herself.
"And the brownie said, 'Hempen-hampen, hempen-hampen,'" she blurted out, bouncing in excitement. "'No more will I grind nor stampen. Had you given me linen gear, I would have served you many a year.'"
"And the family never prospered after," she continued. "In 1827 they left for America. They were Muggles, so perhaps they knew no better."
"And what sort of brownie are you, sir?" asked Luna. "The type that wants clothes, or refuses them?"
A sort of tremor seemed to vibrate the very air in the room. Orla laid her hand gently upon the Fennoderee's arm, and it began to subside.
"The Fennodoree is not a brownie at all," Robert said, "though some call him such. He is the Fennoderee of Man."
"I beg your pardon, sir," said Luna, a little taken aback. "I meant no disrespect."
"No," agreed Orla, "Luna never says a cruel word to anyone."
I beg your pardon, Miss," said the Fennoderee. "I was too hasty in taking offense."
"I say, sir," said Hagrid, eager to change the subject. "Will Orla's hair stop growing soon?"
"She will be able to control the speed at which it grows as soon as she learns to control the spell," replied the Fennoderee. "Judging from how quickly she learned to control the other charms I taught her, a few weeks should have her in complete control of the length of her hair."
To be continued...
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A.N.: The next chapter is the final chapter!
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 of May 10
1. sub rosa
2. disparate
3. fustian
4. contrite
5. moiety
6. sentient
7. parsimonious
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sub rosa \suhb-ROH-zuh\, adverb:
1. Secretly; privately; confidentially.
2. Designed to be secret or confidential; secretive; private.
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disparate \DIS-puh-rit; dis-PAIR-it\, adjective:
1. Fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind.
2. Composed of or including markedly dissimilar elements.
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fustian \FUHS-chuhn\, noun:
1. A kind of coarse twilled cotton or cotton and linen stuff, including corduroy, velveteen, etc.
2. An inflated style of writing or speech; pompous or pretentious language.
3. Made of fustian.
4. Pompous; ridiculously inflated; bombastic.
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contrite \KON-tryt; kuhn-TRYT\, adjective:
1. Deeply affected with grief and regret for having done wrong; penitent; as, "a contrite sinner."
2. Expressing or arising from contrition; as, "contrite words."
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moiety \MOY-uh-tee\, noun:
1. One of two equal parts; a half.
2. An indefinite part; a small portion or share. 3. One of two basic tribal subdivisions.
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sentient \SEN-shee-uhnt; -tee-; -shuhnt\, adjective:
1. Capable of perceiving by the senses; conscious.
2. Experiencing sensation or feeling.
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parsimonious \par-suh-MOH-nee-uhs\, adjective:
Sparing in expenditure; frugal to excess.
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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.