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Chapter 7
“Ella, I know you have extra lessons with Professor Snape, but as head of your house, I can take it away if you are not doing well in your other classes.”, McGonagall looked very stern , Ella dared not to object.
How am I going to raise my marks? Ella thought to herself. It was already almost Halloween and all of Hogwarts seemed ready for the other schools to come. She ran off to potions with her classmates, hoping Snape would be easy today.
The only seat left was next to Malfoy and the other Slytherins.
“Awe its my potions wife, Ella Greene.” Malfoy whispered.
“Just because Snape partners me and you up every time, doesn’t mean we are husband and wife.” Ella said rolling her eyes.
Malfoy just patted the seat, “Sit , you know you want too”
She sat down, glaring at the front of the class.
An hour into the class, Ella knew it was disastrous, the other students were messing up majorly and she wasn’t doing her best.
“Imbeciles, the whole lot of you.” Snape said
Ella put her head down; she knew what he was going to say next.
“Now, I’m doubling your homework”
Everyone groaned.
As they began to walk down the long corridors towards the staircases, she noticed peeves peeking his head around the corner.
“ PEEVES , I SEE YOU ,AND I SWEAR I WILL BLAST YOU TO THE UNDERWORLD, IF YOU PULL SOMEHTING ON US!!!!”
Peeves ran toward some first year hufflepuffs and the disappeared.
“Not in the best mood, are you?" Said Harry
“No , I am not.”
Ella knew the only way to get caught up, was to not go to Hogsmead or even Hagrid’s.
Which any excuse, not to go to Hagrid’s smelly hut was good enough for her.
“I’m sorry guys, I am behind in Transfiguration” Ella sighed.
“Well, bloody hell so am I , and Im going!” Ron laughing.
“My parents will pull me out , if I don’t do well.”
“Ok , well we will see you later.” They left leaving the common room empty to her delight.
At least she wasn’t half bad on summoning charms , she thought to herself. And divination is a fluke.
Ella dipped her quill and began writing.
The next few peaceful hours, Ella began to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
October 30TH
The castle gleamed it was so clean. “For the guests” Someone whispered. Ella was just happy classes ended early.
“Has your grades went up Ella?” asked Hermione.
“Yes, a little.” Ella said.
“We all know your top of the class in potions, but like McGonagall said everyone needs a well rounded education” Hermione emphasized well rounded.
Ella, just stood there, looking at her blankly.
“Hermione, I can handle it.”
“No use beating me with my wand about it.”
“beating me with my wand about it?”
“Its an expression Neville.”
“Americans.” Ron said as he shook his head.
Ella elbowed him in his ribs. Ella whispered to Harry , “ I think I’m going to like it when Moody does the imperious on Hermione”
They both laughed.
Ella and the rest of the houses stood and waited.
“ Nearly six” said Ron.
“I think by train”
“Maybe portkey”
“I don’t know, maybe brooms?”
No one knew how the schools were traveling.
“LOOK THERE”
Ella was astonished, no one could tell what was flying from the sky.
Then it came into a view, a horse drawn carriage. The horses were the size of elephants.
“ Oh my Lord” Ella said.
Other than Hagrid, Ella had never seen a Giant, but as a giant shoe came out of the house like carriage, she knew this person was larger than Hagrid.
Then from nearby claps began and she too started to clap.
By the way her and Dumbledore were talking she must be Beauxbatons head mistress.
Then out of the carriage came her pupils.
“ Snobby bunch” Ella said to Hermione.
They were shivering and looking at the castle as if they never wanted to enter it .
All of sudden Lee Jordan yelled “The lake!” “Look at the lake!”
Everyone turned to see a rumbling
Everyone ran to look at a pole coming from the lake. Then all of a sudden a ship came out from the water.
Ella was in shock.
As the ship anchored, Boys and a few girls came off the ship wearing red cloaks with thick furs on them. She managed to see their headmaster, who looked like he had seen a lot in his day.
Everyone was then shifted into the Great Hall.
The boys of Hogwarts were preoccupied with a certain Beauxbaton girl.
Ella eyed her with jealousy.
Ron spoke in a soft tone, as if she hypnotized him.
“vee..l..a”
“ Earth to RON , EARTH TO Ron!” Herrmione said as she waved her hand in front of his face.
“ Harry , Harry HARRY!” Ella basically screamed in his ear.
“Oh , Im sorry, what?”
“ Pass me the salt!” Ella was very annoyed.
“I cant believe, Viktor Krum is still in school!”
“Ron, I love quiddich too, but look at him , he looks like he has rocks for brains.”
“Ella, he is THE BEST SEEKER”
“If he was so good and wonderful and the almighty God for crying out loud , then why did IRELAND win?” Ella knew she was pushing buttons.
“You two stop , your bickering!!!!!!!!” Hermione Yelled.
“You’re embarrassing me.”
Ron and Ella just glared at each other. Each with red faces.
After dinner, Professor Dumbledore rose and explained the rules of the tournament and then he introduced Ludo Bagman and Bartimous Crouch as judges.
Filch, then brought out an ornate chest containing as Ella guessed correctly was the goblet of fire.
The goblet was to say the least beautiful,filled to the brim with light blue flames that transfixed all of the students.
Dumbledore then said the cup as anyone wishing to enter the competition should submit their name to the Goblet within twenty-four hours. At the Halloween Feast, the three champions will be selected.
Ella noticed something going on between the Durmstrang headmaster and Harry, but deemed it natural. Harry always attracted people towards him.
Ella went back to the common room and read up on her transfiguration homework and began it.
“ Your going to wear yourself out!” Hermione said matter factly.
That was the last straw.
“ Hermione , I know you like to tell everyone what to do, but Im stressed already without you nagging at me like you’re my mother!” “ You worry about your own problems, like I don’t know how to get people to like you!” Ella couldn’t believe how she was reacting. But this is what Ella did to push people away.
“Hey , she is just trying to help you!” Ron got right in Ella’s face.
“Seriously BACK OFF and oh could you two just get together , so we ( motioning to everyone ) don’t have the suspense of when you two are going to hook up.”
She pushed Ron out of the way and ran up her bed, and pulled the curtains.
When Ella was in her moods the best thing she could do is twirl her wand around her fingers.
The eagle feather core, only for the fighter in heart, stubborn and at times can seem jealous, a brave beauty….. The words echoed in and out of her conscience.
After a few minutes, she softly spoke
“Ad astra” directing her wand to the canopy of her bed , stars appeared shinning softly, seen by none but her.
The next morning the hall was a buzz, the durmstrang students had put their names in the cup. Seamus was laughing, “look at those gits!!’ Ella glanced just in time to see Fred and George down a potion and jump the line. They began to cheer and the other students joined in.
But the laughter stopped with two white beards began growing on the twins. Ella smiled, she hadn’t attended Hogwarts long and she knew they would not fool Dumbledore.
Finally when the post appeared , she got surprise letters from Angela and Lisa.
Dear Young one,
Its me ANGELA , yes senior fashionista at American Witch. Oh did mom and dad forget to tell you I got a new job!!!! My modeling is still going strong, but it seems like I am a true stylist at heart!!! How are you? Have you heard from Jenny, she is acting weird. Hmmmmmm….. Ok , love you..
PS Isn’t it great how successful I am?
Love, Angela ( the best sister)
Ella,
Hi, its me Lisa , Im doing well. Yeah I suppose you would know that if you would WRITE. Hmmm maybe this summer you can assist me in a dig. Im set to go back to Egypt. Well the museum is doing well, just hosted a benefit, you know dressing up is never my thing, but I got Angela to help. That was fun…. = ) Write me back.
Love,
YOUR BEST SISTER LISA.
Ella laughed. At least they wrote, Jenny wasn’t writing anyone back she thought to herself. She ignored her friends the entire day , embarrassed about the way she acted.
“ Ella, wait up!” Ella stopped and turned to see Harry Potter.
“ Yes, I suppose you think Im horrible and…..”
“ I don’t think you are horrible, I snap at them all the time.”
“Oh ok”
“Just talk to them, it will help.” Harry said with a concerned look on his face.
“ What happened to me giving you words of encouragement?” Ella smiled.
“ What are friends for?”
She hugged harry and ran to find her friends.
“ Im sorry!” She blurted to Hermione.
“ Oh Ella, Im sorry Im a nagger!”
They embraced.
Ron came around the corner.
“ I shouldn’t of pushed you , or yelled at you.” Ella extend a hand and Ron grabbed and shook it.
“ I’m sorry too.”
They all went down to the feast , happy she made it right with everyone.
The hall was decorated with Jacolaterns and everything was decorated for the holiday.
Everyone was eating merrily , when a hush came over the hall.
It is time , to reveal the champions!
“From Beauxbatons FLEUR DELACOUR!”
Cheers from the Beauxbatons students were loud and it helped with the added clapping Ron was giving.
“From Durmstrang, VIKTOR KRUM!”
Krum, Krum ,Krum was heard throughout .
Everyone in Gryffindor was hoping Angela Johnson would be chosen.
“ From Hogwarts” Everyone went silent.
“Cedric Diggory!!!!”
The hufflepuff’s , who generally were never loud , cheered the loudest.
“So its Cedric” Harry said.
“ Well he is a prefect!” Hermione spoke as she clapped.
All of a sudden there was a cracking noise and a piece of paper flew out of the goblet.
Dumbledore turned and grabbed it.
“ Har..r.y…. Po…tter?”
Whispers were heard throughout.
“ HARRY POTTER!” |