The second years were given something new to think about during their Easter holidays. The time had come to choose their subjects for the third year.
"What are you choosing, your a second year aren't you?" Draco asked Ella
"yeah, Dad insisted that I was considered a second year this year because I was taught the basic stuff of a first year already" Ella confirmed
"so what are you going to choose" he asked
"I'm not sure, I really like care of magical creatures though" Ella answered
"I'm not a huge fan of that class" Draco rolled his eyes
"Is it because of what happened in your first year" Ella said in a teasing way
"who told you about that" Draco asked a bit angry
"Dad did" Ella laughed a bit
"dang it" Draco said hitting his forehead
Ella laughed and wrapped her arms around Draco's waist with her head on his chest "I'm cold"
"Me too" Draco agreed wrapping his arms around her with a slight blush on his face
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Draco and Ella headed to the Great Hall for breakfast. Ella saw Harry look at her when she entered. Harry must know now, Draco pulled her over to the Slytherin table. During breakfast she found herself looking over at Harry constantly.
"Ella" Draco waved his hand in front of her face
"Oh yeah, sorry Draco. What did you say?" Ella asked blinking
"I said that their's a Quidditch match between Gryffindor and Hufflepuff, do you want to go watch?" He asked
"oh yeah, that sounds good" Ella smiled
Everyone started making their way out of the Great Hall. Draco noticed Ella stop.
"Ella?" He questioned
"I hear it" Ella said looking around
"Hear what?" Draco asked
Ella looked around and shook her head "nothing, let's go"
Ella and Draco sat in the stands to watch the match. Ella watched as her brother and his team walked onto the field. The game just started when Professor McGonagall came half marching, half running across the pitch, carrying an enormous purple megaphone.
"This match has been cancelled," Professor McGonagall called through the megaphone, addressing the packed stadium. There were boos and shouts.
"no way, why" Ella questioned looking at Draco
"All students are to make their way back to the House common rooms, where their Heads of Houses will give them further information. As quickly as you can, please!" McGonagall continued, then she lowered the megaphone and beckoned Harry over to her.
"Let's go Ella" Draco said
Ron went running up to Harry and McGonagall as they set off toward the castle. McGonagall turned around and looked up at the stands.
"Potter" She shouted, Ella left Draco questionably and went over
"yes professor?" She asked
"Come with us" She said turning around to the castle
They followed Professor McGonagall back into the school and up the marble staircase. But they weren't taken to anybody's office.
"This will be a bit of a shock," said Professor McGonagall in a surprisingly gentle voice as they approached the infirmary. "There has been another attack... another double attack."
Professor McGonagall pushed the door open. Madam Pomfrey was bending over a fifth-year girl with long, curly hair. Harry recognized her as the Ravenclaw they'd accidentally asked for directions to the Slytherin common room. And on the bed next to her was--
"Hermione!" Ron groaned.
Hermione lay utterly still, her eyes open and glassy. Ella covered her mouth as her eyes teared up.
"They were found near the library," said Professor McGonagall. "I don't suppose either of you can explain this? It was on the floor next to them..."
She was holding up a small, circular mirror. Harry and Ron shook their heads, both staring at Hermione. Ella was holding back tears and McGonagall rubbed her back.
"she will be alright" McGonagall reassured and Ella nodded
"thank you professor" Ella said wiping away her tears
"I will escort Mr. Weasley to Gryffindor Tower I need to address the students anyway, you two go see Dumbledore" McGonagall said looking at Harry and Ella
The two awkwardly walked to Dumbledore's office in silence. They said the password and headed in to see Dumbledore. He smiled to them as they entered.
"Hello" he greeted
"hello headmaster" Ella greeted politely
"Harry and Ella Potter, both siblings together again" Dumbledore said
Harry and Ella slowly turned and looked at each other. Harry wiped away Ella's tears and hugged her. He finally has his sister back.
"I've missed you Ella" Harry said
"Me too" Ella admitted wrapping her arms around Harry's waist and started crying
"I'm sorry we separated you, we should have never done that" Dumbledore apologized sadly
"I can't believe I'm younger" Ella whined
Harry chuckled and pulled back to wipe her tears away "Big brothers don't want to see their little sister cry"
She nodded and smiled, the smile soon turned into a frown "But i'm a Slytherin"
"That doesn't change anything, your my sister and I love you" Harry argued
"you can't love someone you've never met" Ella said sadly
"Your my little sister Ella, the bond of siblings is strong, our love is different and it can't be broken easily" Harry said smiling, Ella smiled too and hugged him
They thanked Dumbledore and left, the siblings hugged before going into their separate houses. Ella sat by the fire with Draco exchanging stories of their childhood.
"you really did that?" Ella asked laughing
"It wasn't any worse then you" Draco argued laughing
"In my defense I was 5" Ella said
"so was I" Draco said and they both laughed
They eventually both said goodnight to each other and headed to bed. Wondering what's going to happen about all the attacks, will Hogwarts even be safe anymore?