A vampire at Hogwarts

The Arrangements

( A.N: For those of you who don't know what Pansy Parkinson looks like here's a picture)

(Rachel's POV)

As I was escorted by Draco, from the Slytherin common room to Dumbledore's office, we made a series of twists and turns, took multiple staircases and walked down what seemed to be endless hallways, until finally we reached the entrance to his office. It seemed that the entrance to his office was guarded by a large statue of a Griffin. It was positioned so that if you walked up to it, it's wings looked as if they were about to engulf you, or rather hug you, or act as a protective shield. Either way it kind of made you feel safe. Which I guess you should seeing as this is the headmasters office. But as I looked closer to the base of the statue, I noticed the flooring had a pattern almost as if a staircase was supposed to emerge from it. "How do I get in?" I turned to look at Draco with the most confused look on my face. "Beats me. Good luck" he shrugged his shoulders and turned around and started walking away. I just let my mouth hang open. I must've been catching flies, but I couldn't believe he just turned around and walked away. Who does that? I cursed at him under my breath, before turning back around to face the griffin door. Griffin door! as in like Gryffindor! I wonder if that was supposed to be a joke. I smiled at it anyways. But it quickly turned into a frown when I realized I was alone and couldn't get into the headmasters office. I knew already that stepping on the platform in between the wings of the Griffin would do nothing. It was some sort of spell that had to enchant the stairs, but I didn't know it. "Troubles, dear?" I was startled by the sudden appearance of the headmasters voice behind me. I knew it was him because it was the same kind tone that he always used, very calm and collected. "Headmaster, you startled me" I turned around, with my hand over my heart. Having the amazing hearing senses that I do , I don't get startled often. I usually hear and see people coming. But being the fact that he's probably the greatest and smartest sorcerer at this very moment in time he is somehow able to get around my senses. "Pardon me for that, Dear. Please do come in, we have some things to discuss" he said gesturing his hands toward the Griffin statue. I gratefully took his offer and walked ahead of him onto the Griffin statue platform, to which he followed me. And as soon as we are both were on, he muttered what must've been the password. "Lemon drops" he looks down at me and smiled. "I quite enjoy them actually" I chuckled a bit. I was correct when I guessed that the platform had hidden stairs that were supposed to spiral upward into the tower that was the headmasters office. Once we were in the office, I immediately took in the site, it was quite spacious actually. There were portraits hanging all over the walls with witches and wizards staring, waving, and muttering 'hellos' and 'good evenings' to which I just smiled and waved back. I looked up on one of the bookshelves and saw the hat from earlier, the one from the sorting. It must have been sleeping or something because when I approached it contorted its face in a weird manner similar to the face someone would make when just waking up. "Ah! I see it's you again" spoke the hat. "Uhm, yes hello, sorry to disrupt your rest" I said apologetically, bowing slightly before scurrying off next to Professor Dumbledore, who was currently making tea. "Tea, Dear?" He asked politely. A small smile made its way across my face before I answered. "I would love some, thank you" I sat down in the chair across from his desk as the headmaster placed a cup of tea in front of me. "Thank you, sir" I said graciously. "No problem, Dear" he replied while sitting down at his desk. It's interesting, how I mentioned I don't enjoy eating human foods, but tea is an exception. I'm quite fond of tea, but that's probably due to the fact that He always shared his tea with me. I grabbed the tea cup in my hand, slowly bringing it to my lips and as I did I inhaled the scent. The soothing scent of Earl Grey danced through my senses. Taking a sip from the cup, then placing it back down on the desk, I turned my attention back to the professor sitting in front of me. "So, I have been made aware of your dietary requirements, and wish to confirm the times at which you will receive them" said the headmaster. "Well, it truly depends on what I will be receiving" "I can assure you, our grounds keeper Hagrid, has prepared you a fine variety of the substance you require. Unless you prefer a fresh catch" he said smiling through his half moon glasses. "Personally I prefer a live catch, but it would be more convenient, and less of a mess if it were packaged" I replied. He just nodded as a reply. "As of where and when. Hagrid's hut is most likely safest, as it is away from your classmates. And during the evening sounds best, or rather right after dinner" he concluded. "And what if I require a midnight snack? I get restless during the night" I informed the professor. "Ah, I see, well, best not be caught by your classmates after hours" which was his discreet way of telling me I could wander during the night as long as I didn't get caught. I nodded slightly signaling I understood what he meant. "But, I see it would be best to keep up your act. Being present during dinner is encouraged in order to avoid suspicion" said the headmaster. "What about the other issues?" I asked, kind of curious as to how he was going to deal with those. "As far as I see it, there is no problem. Your abilities are well hidden and only noticeable to yourself, if you choose them to be so. Injury wise it is in our best hope, that you don't experience such" he added. "What about the cravings? They become increasingly stronger when I smell blood" This part actually worried me, because when a vampire smells blood, instincts kick in and sometimes I have no control. "I believe these should help" headmaster said as he handed me a small package of tablets. I recognize these. These are blood tablets they act as a substitute for blood, sort of. They don't contain the nutrients that blood has. They only control cravings, I don't mind using the tablets they have the same taste, so it's satisfying, but because they control cravings, I sometimes forget when I've actually eaten. The tablets are to be added to water. It quickly dissolves into a red wine looking drink or you could say a blood like drink. "Thank you sir, these will help very much" I said to the headmaster. "Now, I believe there is only a dozen there, so I advise to take those only when needed" The headmaster informed me. "And when I run out?" I asked him. "Very few staff know of your situation, this includes our groundskeeper Hagrid, Professor Snape, Professor McGonagall and Myself. When you're in need of replacements, seek out any of those who I just mentioned" Said Professor Dumbledore. "Thank you very much Professor. May I leave now?" I asked him. He simply nodded and waved his hand and dismissal. I thanked him for the tea and got up to leave, but when I did, I remembered something I needed to ask him. "professor..." He replied with a soft "Hmm" Signaling I had his attention. "...My owl has seemed to be miss placed. I can't find him anywhere" I explained to him with a frown evident on my face. He simply chuckled at this. 'Why would he find that funny?' "Dear Child, your owl is not lost. I hope you don't mind but I borrowed him for a small errand. My apologies for not informing you" said the professor. "Oh, that's alright, I guess you were expecting to be meeting with me, so you borrowed him knowing I'd come to pick him up" I concluded. "Yes, thank you dear. He's right over here" The headmaster said, as he led me over to the back portion of his office, where I saw Castiel just hanging out on an owl perch. He was just chilling there, ruffling his feathers's here in there blinking every now and then. I think he got excited when he saw me, because he let out a small squawk, but it didn't sound distressed, so I knew he was fine. "There you are Castiel!" At the sound of his name he tilted his head to the side, like a dog would when they hear something the like. After putting Castiel back in his cage, I turned the headmaster and gave him a small bow before proceeding to leave. It was 20 minutes past curfew, so I had to be careful not to get caught especially by filch and his evil cat Mrs. Norris. And I don't know how, but I somehow managed to make my way back to the common room without getting lost. Upon reaching the common room entrance door I recited the password that was needed in order to enter "Parseltongue" making my way back to my dormitory I take the liberty of making sure I'm quiet. Even Castiel seemed to know not to make a noise. I made it into my dormitory and immediately stepped over to my bed I placed Castiel on top of my wardrobe and opened the cage door, so he was free to do what he pleased during the night. I quietly slipped on my nightwear trying my best not to disturb my dorm mates, and slid into bed. I slowly shut my eyes and instantly slipped into it dreamless sleep.