Heather!

A very interesting and enlightening chapter. I liked how you were able to include a little Muggle history into your story and compare it to the Wizarding Wars. Congratulations!

I loved, with a capital 'L' the extra potion's class between Ella and Snape. I had to stop reading and give a wee fist-pump when Snape actually had the nerve to laugh. Who knew that Snape had a sense of humour! I wish I could've been there... I bet the first part of it was low and raspy from lack of use!

Now... I'm curious... who could Jenny's new love interest be? Is it an original HP character or have you brought in someone special? I mean who would be old enough? Bill or Charlie Weasley? hehe! I can't wait!

Keep up the great writing. I'll be waiting.
Katie

Hello Heather. I love your chapter. I was picking out places I like and wanted to comment on, but then you had Ella get her letter from Jenny with her news of finding someone. I just had a wild idea! I want to guess so bad, but I don't want to ruin anything in case I'm right. Harry getting a letter at the same time gave me this idea. Great chapter Heather.

Thanks for the feedback, I found it hard to write this chapter , because except for Snape’s lesson and jenny's letter , nothing really goes on. Its one of the chapters you have to write, but you don’t want too.


I’m sure you might have it figured it out, but I’m not revealing who Jenny’s love interest is till next chapter =DDDDD I did leave a huge clue though


Thanks again!!!!

Hey everyone !!!!! Thanks again for the comments =DDDDD
Disclaimer: I dont own anything Harry Potter.


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!”

Heather,

It might have been a necessary chapter, but it was a great one; you added just enough extras to make JK's ordinary... extraordinary! Well done.

I am truly enjoying the interplay between Draco and Ella, but I think I would've hit him if he'd called me his potion wife; either that, or poured the potion on him...

I also enjoyed the stand-off between Ella and PEEVES! Mind, he kind of backed-off rather quickly and easily. I'm thinking he's afraid of Ella, which is great!

It was shocking to see someone, besides Ron or Harry, actually tell Hermione off for acting above her station. That girl can and does definitely get on people's nerves. I still think she's jealous of Ella's potion abilities!

Lastly, I like the characteristics you were able to bring out in this chapter. Ella is definitely hard-working and determined. The way you brought out Lisa and Angela's very different personalities through their letters to Ella was an inspirational idea, made it much more interesting.

Great chapter Heather. Post soon,
Katie

Thanks for the comment as usual!!! !

=DDD

I wanted Ella to be real. No one is just plain pretty, brave and smart.

Draco will have more time with Ella soon. The more I write the dialogue the more I began to laugh. Ella cant ignore it for only so much longer.

Hermione is kind of jealous of Ella’s extreme gift in potions, she tends to feels like she is a mother to Ella, since she was the first one who met her and showed her around. She knows Hermione is right, but is too stubborn to fully admit it.

In the new chapter (which I already have outlined) you will see more spells Ella casts and there pretty cool if I do say so myself. Also more secrets will come out!! YAY!

Hello Heather. I enjoyed your chapter, and I think it was well rounded. I love the fact that McGonagall warns her that she must keep her other classes up, or she can have the extra potions taken away. I love that although she is a wiz in potions she can still have a bad day. I love that she is herself at all times and we see her at her best and her worst. Loved the starry night she made for herself, and I love that she listened to Harry, and made up with her friends.
The letters from her sisters made me love them also. It's cute how they all say they are the best sister. True sister rivalry all in love though. Can't wait to see what happens next about Harry and the Goblet of Fire.
Great post Heather. I'll be watching for your next.

Thanks Connie , new chapter will be coming soon!!!!!


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Ok, brase yourself THIS IS LONG!!! = DDDDD
I had to add somethings to keep the story long , and now that I have written it , it fits and I love it.

So, again I want to thank you guys for the comments, frankly it helps to keep writing!

DISCLAIMER: I own nothing of the world of Harry Potter.




Chapter 8


Ella felt the tension in the air. How did Harry do it? Fred and George couldn’t do it…. Questions raced through Ella’s mind, and when she glanced up from her plate the whispers around her indicated everyone had questions of their own.

“Harry, get up there now!” Hermione’s voice was low but sounded urgent.

Harry looked as though he was punched in the gut. He finally walked up to Dumbledore and left to go into another room.

Ron, who sat next to Ella, was radiating heat. “How did that happen?” Ella asked Ron.
“What does it look like he put his name in the Goblet?”

“Seriously, there is no way , did you see his reaction Ron?”
“I don’t care, if its attention he wanted he sure got it.” As he spoke his ears gradually got redder and redder.
Ella ignored Ron.
She knew what jealously felt like.

As they all left, to go back to their respective common rooms, Ella noticed a lot of Gryffindor’s were happy and excited.
“Now, we have a Gryffindor champion!” Seamus yelled.

Ella just rolled her eyes.

After a half hour or so, Harry walked in.

“There he is !”

“Go HARRY!!!”
Cheers of Harry and Gryffindor were yelled by most everyone.

“Guys , I didn’t put my name in there, you have to believe me!”

But they didn’t even listen to what he was saying.

“Seriously Ron , your so green.” Ella whispered to him, as she went past .

“Shut it”

“Just what I thought”

The party died down and soon she couldn’t here anything from her dorm. Even with all the excitement of the day, Ella passed out.


…………………………….the next day……………………………………………..
Dear Jenny Greene,
Can we meet, maybe at Hogsmead?, I believe its one of those weekends. I need to know what’s going on. You and I never have secrets. So come on TELL ME!!!! Can’t you see the suspense is driving me crazy!!!???
Your annoyed little sister,
Ella

There she thought, as she tied the letter to her owl. “Find her fast Chauncy.” Her beloved owl hooted and took off.

Herbology, wasn’t a bad subject, Ella began to think as she walked down to the greenhouse where the fourth years were to be, Neville sure loved it, and Professor Sprout was a fair teacher.

Ella loved being alone walking the grounds of Hogwarts. It was beautiful; everything about it eluded history, and greatness.
As she was daydreaming she met with Harry and Hermione and stood waiting in the warm greenhouse waiting for the bell to ring.

Ella, didn’t mind the Hufflepuffs’s she thought they were generally nice people , she didn’t understand why they weren’t respected.

As Ella started to get ready for class she noticed the looks they were receiving.

“Well don’t hide your emotion” Ella remarked at some girls who were staring at Harry coldly.

“How rude, it’s not his fault” Ella whispered to Hermione.

The rest of the Hufflepuffs seemed visibly angry at Harry.

“They don’t get recognition. Ever.” Hermione whispered backto Ella.

“Its only natural, for them to feel like Harry took their thunder.”
Ella nodded, in a way she sympathized with them, she knew how it felt never to be in the limelight.

She glanced at Ron.
That’s what he must feel……


If Ella thought the Hufflepuffs were angry, she didn’t know what to expect walking down by Hagrid’s to Care of Magical Creatures.

“Look, it’s the famous Harry Potter!” Draco Malfoy.

“You know, your not the true Hogwarts Champion.” Before Harry could even have a comeback, Draco spat off even more.
“Ella, my dear when is our lovely date?”
“Shut it Malfoy!” Harry said.

“Ella, my darling , you haven’t answered me ,are we still on for our date???” Draco said in a sarcastic tone
“There is no date” Ella spoke in hateful tone.

The rest of the Slytherins chuckled to themselves.

As Hagrid began talking about the next lesson, Malfoy walked up behind Ella and whispered, “You will like me, Greene”
“Excuse me.” Ella looked shocked.

“I know you won’t be able to resist me”
“Back off, Malfoy” She looked up at Draco, not knowing what else to say.

The rest of the lesson, dealt with more and more things to do with skrewts.
“Did I ever tell you guys, I HATE this class?” Ella said dodging a larger than usual Skrewt. “I would listen to a three hour lecture, on the goblin uprisings , from Binns then take this class.” Ella went on and on.



When supper is over , the Gryffindor’s pile into the common room, where most would just gossip , play cards or talk to their friends . Some though would study or read a few chapters. Ella decided she needed to make up a few potions.

“What are you doing?”, said Lavender

Ella was sitting on the sink, with her cauldron and ladle and few vials.

“Oh, I am making my homemade face cream!”

“Helps smooth the skin and get rid of pimples.”

“Is it easy to make?” Lavender said, clearly interested.

“Oh yes!, I can teach you if you want..”

Lavender opened the door to the bathroom, turned her head and said “Ill be back!”

Within a few minutes, Lavender brought all her supplies plus Parvati Patil.
Ella was ok with Parvati, but they weren’t the best of friends by any means.

“Ok, heat the cauldron” Ella said pulling out her wand.

“With a burner?” said Parvati
“No with your wand, we are not in class.” Ella didn’t want to sound sarcastic, but couldn’t she see she had her wand out?

“Now say chauffer very clearly , keep your wand pointed at the inside of the cauldron , but make sure your not hitting the sides , just the center.”

“Why are we heating a cauldron with nothing in it!” Lavender was confused.

“Watch.” Ella said sternly.

“Now, take your wand of the pot.”

“If you notice the outside of the pot is not hot , so it can be sitting on something.”

“Next take a vial, and fill it up with water all the way to the top and dump it in. “ Do this three times.”

“Now , take a tea bag , and throw it in.”

Ella grabbed three tea bags out of her potions case. “ Now , put 1½ tsp green clay 1½ tbsp aloe vera gel 1, tbsp rosewater and finally 2 drops rose essential oil”



“This is a variation off a known muggle face mask, but I add the heat first and the tea bags, oh and the magic” Ella smiled at her own joke.

“I don’t mean to hurt your feelings Ella, but your weird” Lavender spoke in a soft tone.

“ I’m weird??” “Why!?” Ella said having a puzzled look on her face.

“Well , everyone thinks you belong in Slytherin , because of your obsession with Snape.” Lavender’s tone got softer, while Parvati eyes got wider.

“ My obsession with snape!!???” Ella’s voice was getting loud.
“ There is no such thing!” Ella was hurt.

“Im just sayin” Lavender shrugged her shoulders and started to stir.

“ Well, Lavender , Here is a clue, I don’t care what everyone thinks.”
“ Now, can we get back to the potion , before it doesn’t turn out.”

“ Yeah , Sorry”

“Mix everything really well, then speak cleary with your wand pointed directly at the liquid epaissir!” Ella’s tone was not the nicest, and she didn’t care. These girls were idiots to her.

“Then wait five minutes and pour the thick potion into a few vials.”

After a few minutes of silence, Ella looked at her potion and began pouring, Lavender and Pavarti did too.

“That’s it.”

Ella flicked her wand and the vials went zooming into her case and her cauldron, ladle and notes all flooded back into the case.

Without saying a word, Ella went back to her bed, and laid there again twirling her wand , until she fell fast asleep, dreaming of making antidotes.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

Ella awoke, and started her day in her normal routine. She pulled her hair into a loose bun, applied her makeup and went out the portrait hole, down to breakfast.

She seated away from her fellow Gryffindor students, after knowing they had been talking about her she didn’t want to face them. As she began eating her pancakes, the post came.

“Oh my gosh , I almost forgot Jenny.”
Ella didn’t mean to say that out loud and she realized she didn’t need to freak her fellow classmates out anymore than she had already done.

Chauncy flew down right on the shoulder of Ella, and nudged her cheek.

“ My baby”, Ella snuggled him and asked for letter.

She broke the seal and tore the letter out. She read the brief letter and if
she was confused before , she really didn’t understand what was going on.


Ella went through the rest of her day in a daze. She barely understood anything the teachers said, and twice she got caught gazing at her letter for answers.

“Miss. Greene, pay attention!” Said Professor Binns.

She snapped out of her daze, for potions.

“Antidotes” Snape said slowly.

“Malfoy , and Greene”

Ella rolled her eyes.

What’s new she thought.

“I want to go on a date with you” Draco said softly.

Ella looked in his eyes; she never noticed how deep they were. Suddenly she snapped back to reality.

“If you were a nice person, I would!” Ella whispered.

She made up the antidote, while Malfoy just sat there pretending to take notes.

“You are the prettiest Fourth year , here at Hogwarts.”

“Don’t flatter me , I’m trying to get this right.”

“You know you will.”

“Maybe I wont , if you keep talking!”
Malfoy laughed, I wish you were in Slytherin.
“I don’t belong there, Draco.”
“Yes , you do.”
“No , I do not.”

“Malfoy and Greene, I don’t care to here you two have a lovers quarrel, now shut it!”

“Yes Professor.” Ella and Malfoy said in unison.

The class laughed.

The bell finally rung and Ella ran out the door. So many questions ran through her head.
Maybe she should have been in Slytherin? Maybe Lavender was right……

Ella ate her supper and then went off to get her case for her extra lesson.

She walked down to the dungeons, feeling gloomy.

“What is that?” Snape said pointing at Ella’s potions case.
“ My case..”
“ I’ve never seen that”
“I bring it every time” She unhooked the snaps and opened the case to reveal her cauldron , vials , notes and every supply needed to do a potion. “It doesn’t hold that many ingredients, but it works.”

“I wish I had a cabinet, like you do.”

“That cabinet, over there is for everyday ingredients, and for students.” “ The other one is in the hall way , and well its more like a closet”

“ A CLOSET!”

“ Yes, I will show you.”

They walked outside the class room, and walked a couple of feet to another door, Snape uttered a spell , that Ella could not hear and the door swung open.

“Oh wow!”

“Its like a potion maker’s dream.”

“ A lot of this collection , is stuff I picked up , others of course ordered.”

“The top shelves are for , already made potions.”

Ella stepped on the stool, to get a better look.
“Professor, it looks like your really low on polyjuice.”

Ella glanced back to see a puzzled Snape.

“ So it seems…”

Ella stepped down still in awe with his collection.

“ Heck , I would settle with that cabinet in the class room, you basically have a full room to work with.”

“ Lets get started ,shall we?”

………………………………………11pm……………………………..

“ The lesson went well.” Ella told Harry.

“ Good, at least someone likes Snape.”

Ella smiled.

“Well now I suppose your one of the ones, who think I worship Snape, and I should have been a Slytherin.”

“No, I don’t think so.”

“ Well , Lavender told me , people here think I’m weird.”

“That was your first mistake, do not listen to a girl who thinks Trelawney’s prophecies are correct.”

Ella giggled.

“Thanks Harry”

“No problem.”

“I saw those buttons , Draco made.”

“Me too..”

“I know you didn’t put your name in the goblet of fire.”

“Well you and Mione are the only ones.”

Ella gave Harry a half grin and looked at her watch.

She took out her potions 7th year text book and began thumbing through it.

“Is that seventh year?”

“ Yes.”
“ Maybe you are weird” Harry said laughing

Ella through her book at him
“ Shut up!!”

They laughed and laughed.

“So you live with muggles?”

Harry described is horrible aunt and uncle and fat cousin, even doing impressions of each of them.

“You have not heard my impression of my sister Angela. It will beat your Dudley one.”

“Like, OH MY GOD, check out my new pair of shoes.”

Ella flipped her hair back and began to laugh in a high pitch giggle

Ella sat down and they listen to the radio in silence for awhile.

“What kind off name is Dudley?”

Harry smiled.
“ Beats me.”

Harry glanced at his watch, and Ella began to wonder.

“Harry are you meeting someone?”

“Why would I its twelve thirty in the morning?”

“I don’t know.”

Ella got nervous, how was she going to get rid of him, the letter said 1am sharp?

Little did she know, Harry thought the same thing.

At 12:54 Hermione ran down the stairs.

“Harry can I speak with you?”

“ Ummm yeah sure….”

Ella heard bits and pieces of there conversation

“You were supposed to keep watch!” Harry whispered
Ella was very confused.

She stared the fire, transfixed on how the flames were moving.

Then a face apperard.

Ella , jumped onto the couch, holding her hand over her mouth.

“ Are you Ella Greene?”

“ Y....e...s....”

She stared

“ My name is Siruis Black and I want to marry your sister Jennifer”

It was almost too much to handle.

“Sirius Black?” Ella repeated his name

“Where is my sister, she said she would meet me here?” Ella demanded pointing to the fire.

“She got called to the prophet.”
“She is sorry , she couldn’t talk to you.”
“You can ask her anything but please I beg you do not say my name in your letters.”


Ella nodded.

“Now that you know, I need to talk to my God Son.”

Ella turned to see a dumbfounded Harry and Hermione.
“We will talk about this later.” Ella whispered to Harry who was still in a state of shock.

Shaking, she ran up to her dorm and closed the curtains and opened her desk drawer and pulled out an old daily prophet.

“Sirius Black , mass murderer……”

Ella’s head flew back unto her pillow.

Heather!!!

Sirius Black??? Are you for real? (rhetorical question!) That was totally unexpected, but a truly inspirational idea! Now, Harry and Ella have one more thing in common. (They seem to be getting even closer...)!

Now... Draco... if I were Ella, I'd do more than change the big pain-in-the-butt into a weasel! (like Moody did). I hate a person that just won't/can't take a hint, even when it slaps them in the face! He gives me the shivers!

I enjoy the doubt you've brought into Ella's life. Maybe Slytherin would've been more to her personality. Mind you, I don't thinks she's as power-hungry or stuck-up!

I'm still really curious about Snape and Ella's Potions relationship. He treats her almost like a daughter or something... are you sure she wasn't adopted?

Excellent chapter, Heather. No worries about the length. Since it was such an interesting chapter, it was a fast read... I can't wait for your next post!

Katie

YAY! I’m glad I surprised you!!!

Yes, its Sirius, and he wants to marry Jenny!!!!!

Mind you , Ella is from America and all she knows is that Sirius Black is a murderer.

Ella and Draco get complicated. Very complicated.

Harry will be doing the first task soon, so he will be occupied........

No Ella is not adopted, though she probably wishes lol

Thanks for the comment!!!!

Oh check my albums, periodically because I’m going to post more and more pics!!!

- Heather

Hello Heather. Great post! And what I'm about to say I hope doesn't make me sound like a know it all but; I knew it, I knew it, I knew it! I knew it, I knew it! When Harry got his letter, I just knew it was the letter from Sirius that told him to meet him in the common room at the fireplace. When Ella got her letter from Jenna saying she was in love with someone, I knew it was Sirius Black, cause you had her look at Harry reading his letter. She of course didn't know anything about Sirius Black, but, I figured that innocent look at Harry was a clue on your part. And very clever of you!

Just summing things up quickly cause it's so late. I don't like Draco, what a creep! Is he planning on making a love potion and giving it to Ella? I love finding out little insecurities that she finds she has in common with each of her friends. I find Ella's potion making skills fascinating, and I love her relationship with Harry. I think it's great Hermione sees little things that Ella wonders about and fills her in, like why Hufflepuffs are so angry at Harry. I love that she is honest with the things she talks about. She doesn't like Study of Magical Creatures, and she doesn't act like she does to spare her friends feelings. I wonder if she isn't fond of Parvati, because of Parvati's interest in Harry, and maybe she isn't aware but she herself is too. (Just my thought)And one more thing what was it... Oh yeah, I love that she casually mentioned to Snape he is low on Polyjuice potion. And too Snapes puzzlement over that. Now, as we know, Snape becomes suspicious, but of the wrong person!!
There might be more, but, I'm tired and need to go to bed. Great post, and I'll be watching for your next.

Hey connie , thanks for the comment!!!

I laughed at your " I knew it, I knew it!" ; )

There is more suprises, and sorry Malfoy sticks around and things get complicated.

Snape actually cares for Ella, in fatherly way because he knows she has a gift and he doesnt have children of his own. Plus he knows Ella respects him.


Thanks again
Will post soon,

Heather

Hey everyone !
Hope you like this next chapter, I already have the next one laid out because there is so much going to happen. This chapter really is a filler, one that had to be done to keep the story going, I still love it Mostly for the dialogue!! You guys never fail to comment , so keep them coming!

DISCLAIMER: I own nothing of Harry Potter.


Chapter 9

Ella lay in bed; She turned to her side, and then laid on her back and then to her stomach, till she couldn’t take it no longer.

She got up, pulled her robe over her shoulders, and walked out of the dormitory.

She stood in front of the door pacing.
I could get into a lot of trouble, but I need to talk to him Ella thought to herself.

Before thinking anymore, she grabbed the door knob and turned it, trying to be as quiet as possible.

The boy’s room, smelled, well like boys. It wasn’t as tidy as the girls, but it looked similar.

Ron, snored the loudest, and his large feet could be seen coming out of the bed.

Ella giggled.

Finally she spotted where Harry was, it was easy to find because his round glasses were on the nightstand beside the bed.

Ella walked over to where he was sleeping, pulled the curtain back and there he was. He was dreaming she thought. A horrible dream. From Head to toe, Harry was covered in sweat and his hand was clenching his scar. He didn’t look like some hero who saved the wizarding world. He looked innocent and scared.

“Harry… Harry …. Harry wake up, it is me Ella.” Ella spoke softly and shook his arm.”

Then all of a sudden his eyes opened. Ella just stared. He stared

He blinked, she blinked.

Then it hit him.

Awe! He jumped back into his head board

“Shhhhh!!!! , remember that talk I wanted ?”

Harry shook his head apparently coming back to reality.

“Well, I want to talk now!”


They walked down to the common room, where the fire dimly lit the spacious room.

“Ok, now I cant sleep , over this Sirius Black man, please explain your relation to him and why he is always in the prophet and why he murdered people!! ” Ella’s heart was racing , and as she spoke she gradually got louder .

Harry told her everything, he started from the beginning of his third year at Hogwarts, and ended with telling her Sirius was innocent.

“I wonder how my sister met him”
“Yeah, since he is supposed to be in hiding.” “ Lupin, is not going to believe this.”

“Is he attractive?”

“Why would I know that??”
Harry had a smirk on his face.

Ella gave Harry a look.
“ Well, he was in Azkaban for quite sometime, but clean him up and yeah he is decent looking.”

“What does your sister look like?”

“I will show you, stay here.”

Ella ran to her nightstand and pulled out a picture of all her sisters.

“Ok, this is Jenny, Angela, and Lisa and of course me on the end.”

“You guys are very pretty.”

“Thanks Harry.”
“Sirius Is a lucky guy, Harry said staring at Jenny’s picture.”

“That he is .”

“Ella, do you talk to Cho Chang.”

“Once or twice, she is a nice girl”

“Yeah she is…”

Ella looked at Harry in suspicion

“Any more questions, because no offense but I would like to sleep for a few more hours.” Harry laughed.

“Harry, one more thing what do you dream about?” Ella said.

“Loads of stuff.” Harry spoke as he walked away.

Ella sat in the armchair twirling her hair.

“Sirius, will be a good brother.” Harry said turning around.

“Thanks , Harry, good night”

Ella waited a few minutes then tiptoed back into bed.

She curled up to her blanket and fell into a deep slumber…

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“Hermione, I understand why you want to liberate them, but I have said this many times, The elves love working, they are obsessed with it.”

“If they were being forced into labor, I would be the first one to pledge to S.P.E.W.” Ella felt bad for Hermione. But she wasn’t going to budge on her stance.

“Fine, but Harry needs help doing summoning charms, so could you help?”

“Sure”

They headed down to the library trying to figure out how to help Harry.

“Hermione, what is up with Viktor following you around?”

“I don’t know, it gets annoying.”

Ella laughed. “ Once you get past the beak nose , he isn’t that bad.” “ Oh please stop!” Hermione couldn’t help but blush.

They met harry at the library.

“I cant believe you are up against dragons!” Ella was in shock.

“Shhhh…. I know I know, please make me even more nervous.” Harry wasn’t joking around.

“So Sirius and your sister, wow.” Hermione said as she picked up a few books.

“I know, I’m going to send her a letter here soon.” “I want the details.”

They proceeded to look through what seemed like every book in the library.

“I think I got it.” Hermione said

“But you are going to need a lot of practice, and I’m not missing class.”

“Just practice during Lunch and Dinner.” “I will bring you guys food.”
“ Good idea , Ella!”

………………. 1am……………………………………….


“Harry , you almost have it concentrate , really hard.”

“I’m trying.”

“Take a break, and drink some tea.”

Hermione set the tea down, and patted Harry’s shoulder.
They kept it going, until Harry finally seemed like he got the hang of it.

“Well its two am , and I’m beat.” Ella glanced at her watch and gathered her things and headed to bed.

……………

The next day, Everyone was excited for the task.

The hall was filled with whispers, and it seemed like not only were the Hogwarts students were excited, but Beaxbaton’s and Durmstrang were excited too .

When Chauncey dropped off Ella’s letters , she hoped one of them was Jenny’s.


Dear Ella,
Do you need money for Hogsmead? Please write.
-Mom and Dad.

“Love you too mom and dad.” Ella rolled her eyes.

Dear Ella,
It’s Jenny, I will be with Rita Sweeter during the first task.
Tell your friends I am sorry about the article she wrote. She is a horrible person. I hope to meet your friends and see my little sister.
-Jenny.
Ella’s excitement grew.

Ella followed Ron out to the bleachers where the task would be.

“Ron ,I haven’t talked to you in awhile!”

Ella grabbed his arm, bracing herself to climb up to where the other Gryffindor students were.

Ron just gave Ella a half grin.

“Fred and George” Ella smiled at the twins.

“Ella, our fine potion master.”
“What do you two want?” Ella said laughing.

“We might need your help, here is a list of , lets just say stuff, we need to know how to make it.”

“Puking pasties?” Ella gave the twins, an evil look. “I will see what I can do.”

“You don’t have to do anything if you don’t want too.” Ron reassured her.

“It is not that big of a deal , Ron.” Ella patted his back.

Ella spotted Hermione coming from the champion’s tent.

“That Rita Skeeter, is something.”

Ella laughed.
“My sister cant stand her”

“Oh , that reminds me , Harry was talking to a reporter who looked just like you!” “She is so pretty.” “Is that Jenny?”

“YES!!” Ella got really excited.

“Harry would not speak to Rita, but him and Jenny seemed to be talking quite a bit.”

After a few minutes of catching up with her friends, Ella spotted Draco Malfoy staring at her.

“ I’m sick of him!!” Ella got up and walked to where the Slytherins were sitting.

“Listen, Stop staring at me!”
“Look my friends, she likes me.” Draco said with an evil grin.

“I don’t like you.”
“Then why did you walk all the way over here to tell me not to look at your pretty face.”

“OK, just stop Draco .” Ella began to walk away when Malfoy grabbed her hand.

“I love it when you call me Draco.” He kissed her hand and in disgust Ella turned away and walked back to her seat.

She heard Draco and Grabbe whistling at her.

“Immature, the lot of them” Hermione whispered to Ella.

“I know, he thinks I like him.”

“Ewww.” Hermione made a face like she had something sour in her mouth.

“Tell me about it!”



When Dumbledore spoke the directions, of the task Ella though her heart was going to beat out of her chest. As he stated the rules and who would be going first, Ella felt someone tug at her sweater.

“Ella, get down here , its me!”

Ella looked down to see Jenny.

“What are you doing under the bleachers!”

“We need to talk!”

“Well, I have to watch Harry.”

“So do I.” Jenny looked at Ella in a stern way.

Ella hugged her sister.

“When , where , and why.”
“And make it fast.”

“Ok, I met him by accident, I was taking out the trash, and this dog was eating something.”
“I shooed him away, but when the dog looked at me , I knew.”

“Knew what?”

“He wasn’t a dog.”

“ I then told the black dog , that I knew he was a human and if he was hungry I had food in the living room.”

“He seemed apprehensive, and he actually shook his head no.”

“See I forgot he would need clothing.”

“ So I told him to stay, then I got him a blanket to cover himself.”

“I looked away and there he was.”

“Did you know it was Sirius.” Ella was trying to be quiet, but the screams of the crowd and the sounds the dragon was making were too much for her voice.

“I work for the prophet, so yeah I knew.”

“So you still invited him in????”

“Yes, he was handsome, and kind and Oh Ella, I’m in love.”

“Wow, Jenny your something else.” Ella shook her head.

“I’ve never seen you like this!”

“After Christmas sometime , There will be a small ceremony.”
“ Be ready to here an owl from me.”

“HARRY POTTER!”

“I got to go!” Ella yelled.

“Harry is a nice kid, alright go I love you.”

They hugged and Ella ran back to her seat.

“ GO HARRY!” Ella screamed

Harry summoned his broom and dipped and dived away from the dragon. A lot of ooh and awes were heard throughout the crowd. It felt like Hermione and Ella were holding their breath. When Harry finally got the egg.

All the Gryffindor’s were screaming.

Ella looked over and saw Ron smiling; She nudged him and smiled back.

Hermione was jumping up and down screaming cheers for Harry.

Ella grabbed Hermione and they snuck down to see Harry and cheer him on.

Harry smiled at the sight of them.

“Congratulation’s Harry!!!”

“Are you hurt!!!” Hermione ran to examine where the blood was.

“I’m fine.” Harry said shaking her of him.

“Hey mate, You would have to be mad to put your name in the Goblet of fire!”

“I’m sorry.”

“Boys.” Hermione whispered to Ella and they laughed.

After Ludo Bagman told Harry and the rest of the champions, when the next task was and that the egg was a clue, Harry , Hermione , Ron and Ella walked back to the castle.

“Harry Potter, care to comment on the task??” Rita Skeeter, was running up to them,

“He has nothing to say to you.” Ella said slyly to Rita.

“Could it be , Ella Greene younger sister, to Jennifer Greene, our little column writer?”

“Yes , she is here now, studying under me.”
“You are a liar.”
“ No, I’m a reporter.”
“And you my dear just might make the profit, I believe I captured a tender moment between you and Mr. Malfoy.”
“ You wouldn’t!”
“ I will.”

Rita turned around and walked off.


Ella walked back to the castle, feeling gloomy.
“My parents read the prophet.”

“I’m done for.”

“Well she wrote me and Hermione were in love.” Harry said hoping to reassure Ella.

“I would rather she wrote that I was in love with Neville then Malfoy.”

Luckily for Ella, The common room was one big party.

Ella laughed the entire night, forgetting what Rita had said.

One of the twins brought out their radio and everyone began dancing

“George, my dear come dance with me!” Ella said bowing and giggling. George got up and they began to dance
“ You seem happy” George whispered to Ella.
“I am!”

“My turn!” The usual shy Neville grabbed Ella’s hand and they began to dance.

Ella looked over and saw Harry smiling big and Hermione sitting with Ron smiling.

She twirled and twirled until Rita Skeeter and Draco was out of her mind.

Heather!

I loved this chapter. I'd like to punch Malfoy in the nose though... Do they not have sexual harrassment in the Wizarding World? grrr... Ella had better disinfect her hand and get tested for rabies!

I can just imagine Harry's reaction upon finding Ella by his bed. A little disturbing for a 14 year old guy. They do seem to be getting closer though. I also loved how you had Harry stumblr around when Ella asked hid opinion concerning Sirius' handsomeness!!! It was priceless!

So... what's Rita Skeeter got in store for Ella... that girl better look out. She sure doesn't know who she's dealing with... That Rita is one vindictive woman.

Finally, I never would've thought of it, but you made the perfect match with Sirius and Jenny. It was nice how you kind of had Harry infer that since Jenny was really pretty, then so, too, was she. Very inspired writing.

Great chapter, Heather. I'm really looking forward to the next!

Katie

Hello Heather. This line was so funny! I know the scent all to well. This next part was so sad! And I like it lots better the way you wrote it than how the movies made him be. And actually better than JK's writing. Don't get me wrong, I think she is a fantastic writer. I just think she meant to make points about sometings like Harry's dreams and didn't communicate them well. But you did. I especially loved these last two sentences. Oh shoot! I forgot about her. He doesn't like talking about his dreams does he.
I loved the whole story of how Jenny met Serius! I can so picture that!
Great post Heather. I'll be watching for your next.

Katie,Hey thanks for the comments as usual!!! = )))) Rita does cause some trouble with Ella, and jenny too! Jenny and Rita do not mesh well, because Rita is the opposite of Jenny.


Jenny loves Sirius,and when I was thinking about creating Jenny, the only person I could see her with is Sirius.


Connie, I really appreciate the compliment =))))))) Harry holds a lot of information in that even Ron and Hermione dont know off. So obviously he isnt going to confide everything to Ella who he has only met for a few months.


The next chapter is crazy , chalk full of love and of course drama.

-Heather

Ok, sorry this took awhile, I started school this week.
This chapter is long, and well a lot happens.
Cant wait to hear what you have to say =)))


DISCLAIMER: I own nothing of Harry Potter that belongs to Jk Rowling.

Chapter 10


“Ella , my dear did you read our exclusive in the prophet?” “What are you talking about?” Ella had forgotten about Rita Skeeter.

Before even asking for the article, her fellow Gryffindor’s plopped the copy right in her food.

“Nice little bit you were hiding from us.”Seamus said glaring at her

“Seriously, you people know how much I despise Draco.”

“Pictures , don’t lie.” Said Seamus.

“Oh, really because I know they can be altered.” Ella this time glared right back

“Ask Hermione, she was watching us the entire time.”

The group seemed on the move to find Hermione.

She grabbed the prophet shook off the remaining food crumbs, and searched for the article.

“More Young Love at Hogwarts”

By Rita Skeeter

Romance seems to be blossoming at the Tri Wizard Tournament. Earlier this week I spoke about the Famous Harry Potter madly in love with Miss. Plain Jane of Hogwarts Hermione Granger. Now, with photographic evidence (see below) Mr. Draco Malfoy and new American student Ella R Greene are seen in a tender moment.
Readers of articles such as “Beets, healthy or not?” or the classic “New Robe material causes rashes” will note that our own Jennifer Greene is in fact the older sister to Ella Greene. “No comment” Is what I got from the youngest Greene, but Mr. Malfoy was more vocal.

RITA: So Draco How long has this love affair been going on?

MALFOY: Since the first time she decided to sit next to me in Potions class. She is shy about our relationship, but (Draco points at the picture) it is obvious by her lovely smile when I’m kissing her hand that she feels the same way I do.

RITA: There you have it folks true love.


Ella stared at the paper in pure shock.

“Pretty disgusting huh” Hermione sat down next to Ella.

“Just to let you know, I couldn’t possibly see your face when you were looking at him.” Hermione did not look amused.

Ella purposfuly ignored Hermione

“ My parents are going to kill me.”

As Ella whispered to Hermione , the sound of hooting owls were being heard.

Chauncey, Ella’s owl came flying down to her plate and sat there , almost like he knew the letter wasn’t good.

“ Its not your fault sweetie.”

“ Hoot Hoot” Chauncey looked up at Ella and stole a piece of her bacon and took off to the owlery.

“ He is adorable.” Hermione said

“ I’ve had him since I was eleven , he was so tiny, I think he was the runt, because he is still tiny.” Ella said trying to ignore the fact a letter from her parents was staring at her



Ella,
I am writing this letter, because your father is ashamed that his daughter is well a "you know what". Stop whatever you have with this boy. I knew putting you in a coed school would just mess you up. You were popular in the neighborhood, but this is just embarrassing. Education comes first, and if you mess this up, we are moving and you will not go to school at all , I will home school you.

Your final warning.
-Debra Greene.


“Well, that was surprisingly not as bad as I thought.” Ella shrugged her shoulders and tore up the letter.

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“ Well Im glad you two are back to normal” Ella said laughing at Harry and Ron who were quietly making up predictions in Divination.
“ Ella Greene, you my dear need to focus, reach for your inner eye!”
“ I am, I am.” Ella said clearly embarrased.
“ Deeper, Deeper!!!”
“ Im seeing someone!”
“ Yes, Yes!!!”
“ Its Its My grandfather , minister of Magic in America , he is, he’s at a funeral.” “ Everyone is crying, he is too.” “ It’s Abraham Lincoln in the coffin”
“ You got it , Everyone she has the inner eye!!”
Ella leaned over to the boy’s table.
“ You two think you’re the only ones , who can make up good predictions.”
Ron leaned back and said “ Nice one.”
The next class Ella had was transfiguration, getting there early she had a seat and started to get ready.

“ Ella , up here please.”
“ Oh jeez” Ella said under her breath.

“Right here I have your last two test scores, and two essays.”
“ Ok” Ella said visabily shaking.

“ Well, Im proud to say that you have high marks on all of them.”
“ You have improved greatly.”

“ That is great!” Ella was so excited.

“ I owled your past proffesor , Mrs. Leigh, and she said you were on a party comitee.”

“Oh , yeah since I started Salem , I was in charge of decorating parties and dances.”
“Hmm… well stay after class for a few minutes , I have something to tell you.”


Ella sat down, wandering why McGonagall had talked to her previous teacher.
After a long class of trying to change a guinea foul to a guinea pig. McGonagall went to the front of the class and decided to make an announcement.

“The Yule ball is approaching.”
Ella thought Lavender would faint.
“Dress Robes, will be worn , it starts at eight and ends at midnight.
“ On Christmas day”

“ Ella, Up here now.”
“ I need you to be the decorator for the ball.”

“ What?”
“ You’ve done it before, and we need someone to help.”

“ I have done it before , with a team of five, and this school is huge!”
“ You can do it, and Dumbledore agreed to award Gryffindor 50 points if Hogwarts is decorated well.”

“ Ok, How many people will help me.”

“ Im afraid you are on your own.”

“ Now excuse me, POTTER come back here please.”

Ella walked out feeling overwhelmed.

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“ Ella will you go to the ball with me?” George ran up to Ella
“ Of course George!”
Ella laughed she liked George, and saw him as a nice guy.
Ella walked into Professor Binns room , not wanting to listen about Goblins.

“You are allowing Rita to get to you” Harry said as they walked to Charms.

“Nah, I’m fine.”

“Ok, suit yourself.”
Truth was Ella had a lot more than Rita on her mind.

There classes began to wind down for the upcoming Holiday. Potions were the exception.

“Antidotes test this week” Snape spoke softly as if he didnt have a care in the world.

“But professor, Christmas is coming soon.” Harry spoke out

“I don’t care, ten points from Gryffindor.”

Ella wasn’t happy about the test at all. Antidotes were tough and at her extra lessons, he drilled her.

“Ella, up front after class.”

Ella put her head down and copied the notes from the bored.


The bell finally rang and most of the students were running out the door.

“ Yes , professor.”

Ella put her hands on Snape’s desk to steady herself.

“You will be taking your test , tonight.”

“WHAT” Ella’s jaw dropped.

“I haven’t studied.”

“You will do fine.”
“You have Thursday and Friday off from all your classes.”

“Why?”

“You have been appointed decorator of Hogwarts for the festivities”

“Oh, right that.”

“Well, don’t expect me to get a good grade.”

Snape gave Ella a look and she took that as her cue to leave.

Ella paced the common room later that evening, all the while bouncing her red ball against the wall.

“ I don’t have time to owl my past comitee members.”

“ Stop pacing!” Ron tried to get Ella to stop.

“ You have a test to worry about” Hermione said matter a factly.

Ella took out her wand ignoring Hermione.

“ noel decoratus” Ella concertrated really hard making sure she didn’t loose concentration.

Soon everyone in the common room was gasping

The common room was covered in stockings ,red and gold ribbons, wrapped withbranches of Holly , and garland. The fire turned a clear color, a Christmas tree appeared in the corner.

The smell of pine was in the air.

“Well done!” Harry said as he looked all around him.

“ Im not done.”

Ella closed her eyes , trying to remember the spell.

“ Noel lightes” In her mind she dreamt of multi colored lights covering houses , the town squares, even her old school.”

She opened her eyes to see little light bulbs intertwine with the holy and tree. The lights covered the handrails and perfectly outlined the tapestries.
“ Lumos Lightes!”

She waved her wand across the room, and almost in a instand they lights were shining brightly , and some even twinkled.

Everyone watched the spectucal in great awe.

“ This looks great!” Hermione even seemed impressed.

“ I still have it….” Ella smiled to herself sat down and began to write more spells.

“ What are you writing?” Harry said.

“ Im writing more spells so I can remember them then Im going to think of a theme.”

“ A theme?” Ron asked.

“ Well I cant just wave my wand and splash colors everywhere!” Ella laughed and so did everyone else.

Ella spent the rest of the time coming up with a color scheme , and tested different colors on Harry and Ron.

“ We cant just have red and green”

“ Well that is Christmas colors isn’t it?” Ron said holding his hands in the air.

“ Well jee wiz Ron, I did not know that?”

“ What is christmas again?”

Harry laughed at Ella sarcasm.

“ The other houses will complain that we are celebrating slytherin and Gryffindor.”

“ The ravenclaws will be like , I can see what you did was in spirit of Christmas, but if you would of accommodated this would have been a better affair.” Ella made her voice sound so ridiculously pompous, they all giggled.
“ Then a Hufflepuff would say, You hurt my feelings, you want to be friends. The Gryffindor roared at her jokes.

Ella just happen to hear the crackle of the fire, and turned her head.

The clear flame, caught her eye.

“ Ice”

“What are you talking about?” Lavender Brown who wasn’t studying but ease dropping.

“ My theme, Ice”

Ella smiled , gatherd her notes and books, and walked out of the common room with a grin.

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“ Think Ella”

“ I am trying”

“ Not to your best of your ability.”

Ella stired and stired , when finally she had a ephiany .

“ Horse hair.”

“ Correct.” Snape showed a rare smile.

“ Ella please stop doing that dance, every time you are right.”

“ Sorry” Ella stopped mid way through her victory dance.

“ Have you thought about your future? “ Snape said this as he walked to the board to erase notes.

“ I want to do something with potions, obviously but I don’t want to own a creepy shop down knockturn alley.”


“ What about teaching?” Snape looked at Ella in interest.

“ Ive thought about it , but there is limited amount of positions open"
“ Think about it, you never know if a slot will appear.”

“ Hey , what grade did I get?”

“ A” Snape walked out of the class room , leaving Ella all to herself.


The yule ball came fast.

“ Do you think you guys could help me at 10 am for a few hours to decorate the great hall before the dance?”

Harry, Hermione and Ron agreed.
" Promise?" Ella was desperate

" Of course we will!" Harry said.
" One person can not possibly do it alone" Said Hermione

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The night before the dance was chaos,especially for Ella
she put off doing decorations till the morning off not wanting to ruin any suprises.

“ That was nice of your sister to send you a dress and jewrley to match” A young Gryffindor said.

“ Actually it was nice.” Ella said as she waved her wand across it. Angela sent her a pretty dress with earrings and a necklace.

Ella recieved letters from all of her siblings giving her beauty tips.


Ella didn’t sleep one bit the entire night.


At six am , she woke up , pulled her Hogwarts school robes over herself and pulled her hair in a bun.

She walked around the castle , decorated every portrait and made the stairwell look marvelous.

Ella stared at wall with three large windows.

“ Hmmm, maybe if I put the garland around all the windows, with blinking lights…..”

“ You know talking to yourself is not a good thing.”

“ It helps me think”

“ Awww you’re the one they have been talking about.”

Ella looked beside her and saw noone, she turned and there was noone.

“ Right in front of you.”

The painting was of a stern looking ancient man.

“ I have to get used to the paintings being able to talk”

“ There you go again!"

“ It helps me think” Ella then got on track

“ Who has been saying what???!!”

“ That you could be the youngest teacher ever hired at Hogwarts.”
“ When you are of age of course.”

“ You are Professor Snape’s apprentice.”

“ I guess you can say that”

“ Well they are talking .”

“ Thanks.”
The man still kept talking

“ More Bows.”
“ Seriously.” Ella stared at him ,clearly annoyed
“ Dumbledore loves bows.” The painting said

“ I hate talking wall hangings!”

“ Hey I heard that, I am a PAINTING!”

Ella walked away. The hall was going to have to wait, until after breakfast and until her friends could help.

“ Ella , my dear you are doing a wonderful job!”

“ Thanks Proffesorer!” Mcgongall just smiled and walked away

Ella walked down to the dungeons. She peeked in to see that Snape was teaching class.

Ella closed her eyes and spoke a soft spell under her breath.

There on snape’s door appeared a silver wreath with green bows. It was beautiful. She smiled

“ Merry Christmas Proffesor.”

Ella looked at the time 10:50am.

Her friends would be there

She walked to the great Hall and saw the hurdle that was in front of her.

“ It is 11:30 where are they?”

“ Hagrid , I need four giant Christmas trees in each corner of the room.”

“ Already , got a few picked out miss. Greene!”

“ Good, and the doors are pass word protected , so noone can get in and see.”

Ella stood with a clipboard in her hands and her wand in her ear.

“ Ella looked at her watch”

“12:30pm”

Ella could not believe how late they were.

“ The stage looks wonderful!”

“ Thanks professor Dumbledore!”

“ You are doing a lovely job, and the theme is coming along beautifuly.”

“ It really does look like it should be freezing in here.”

Ella smiled.

" Fifty Points for Gryffindor"
It was Christmas day and everything looked amazing.

3pm

“ Ok, Hagrid , I need these tables moved to the sides , one on this end.”

“ For the dancing?”

“ Yes for the dancing.”

"I need them to get ready to have the decorations put on"
" House Elves are using the glass dishes I sent them" Ella was talking to herself and checking everything off on her clipboard.
Ella new she would owe Hagrid a gift, he was the only person helping her.

6pm.

Ella propped herself against the wall of the Great hall. It really came together she thought.

Harry, Ron and Hermione came into her mind.

Is that what she meant to them?
To make promises then break them?
These thoughts swarmed Ella.


“ noel, noel, noel born is the king of Israel”

The doors to the great Hall cracked open, and Ella ran back to the common room to get ready.

She got ready in silence , not even seeing her friends.


“You look wonderful”

“Thanks George, you look handsome.”

She could see him blush.

Ella, didn’t even want to enjoy herself.

She was exhausted.
She linked her arm with his and they walked down to the great hall.

“ Ella , you did a wonderful job.”

“ Thanks, George"


The great hall’s doors were open , and everyone who walked in was in awe.

Ella couldn’t say anything to George, without getting interrupted by someone saying something about the decorations.

“ Ella”

Ella turned to see Draco Malfoy.

“ You look beautiful”

Ella smiled

“ Thanks Draco”

Draco grabbed her hand squeezed it a little and walked away.

Ella felt a feeling in the pit of her stomach and tried to ignore it , but she knew she couldn’t.

The champions came in and started the dance.

Soon everyone forgot about Ella’s decoration skills, and focused on Hermione , and how beautiful she was.


“ So , when are we going to bring up my brother and Harry , Hermione.”

“ What are you talking about”

George paused to lift Ella.

“ You are ignoring them”

“ What?”
“ You are”

“ They ditched me, and I beleive I am the one being ignored.”

“Me and Hagrid , did everything, I’m so tired I’m not even having fun.”

“ Then you shouldn’t of agreed to do this then” Fred was staring at Ella

“ If I would have had help , it would have been easier.” Ella voice was getting raised.

Ella couldn’t believe it, George was taking there side

“ Listen I’m not taking sides, but by ignoring them you are acting like a baby”

Ella looked at George in disgust, pushed his hands away
“ Forget about your stupid store, Im not helping”


And with that Ella walked out of the yule ball.


She couldn’t believe that her own friends forgot about her, and didn’t even want to apologize.

She walked out of the doors opening to the courtyard.

“ Its sooo cold”
Ella said to herself.

She saw a carriage and to her luck the door was open.

She walked in shut the door and cried.

A few minutes later a tap came on the window.

“ Open up, its me Draco”

“ Please go away”

Draco opened the door anyway, and sat beside her.

“ I went looking for you , after that Weasley was dancing with some girl from Beaxbatons”

“ Please don’t cry over him”

“ Trust me I am not”

Draco took his hand and wiped Ella’s tears.

“ You are the prettiest girl here”

Ella glanced up and smiled at Draco.

“ Im going to kiss you, is that alright?”

Ella just shook her head yes.

He leaned in and their lips came together.

She had kissed other boys , but for some reason she never felt this way before.

He pulled back, grabbed her hand and directed her out of the carriage , back to the ball.
They walked in silence up until they reached the door

“I thought , you were with pansy?”

Draco just shrugged his shoulders and stopped

“You ready?"

“Yes.”

At this point Ella could of cared less.

Draco opened the doors, and guided Ella to the dance floor.

The gasps and shock of the entire crowd was obvious.

She could feel their stares , but she didn’t care she just danced with him.

No matter who stared, she just danced away.

When a slow song played, Draco held her close.

Her troubles seemed to just melt away in his arms.

“ Ella”

“ Yes” She looked up at Draco.

He kissed her, in front of everyone.

When they pulled a part she just put her head on his shoulder.

“I could stay like this forever” Draco whispered

“Me too”

When the band took a break, they went to take a seat.

As Ella followed Draco she looked back and saw Harry and Ron glaring at her, and for once in her life she didn’t care what people thought of her .





Well there you have it ! I have been watching the seasons of House and Im truely obsessed , so there is a little part that I pay to homage to! Please comment, I threw a curve ball! -Heather

Hello Heather. My goodness! Yes you sure did through a curve ball! What in the world happened that Ron, Hermione, and Harry didn't help her? That was so wrong! Hmmm, I'm wondering though if Draco did something. He's being way too pleasant. Yeah, I'm thinking some kind of potion that absorbs into the skin. But, I got way ahead of myself. I seem to remember it differently. It's parents like hers that give parents a bad name! That was so unfair! Loved that line!!!!!!!!!!! Ella's jaw wasn't the only one that dropped. So did mine. Snape is so unfair! I don't care how brilliant she is, she still should be allowed the same opportunity to do her best as everyone else.
I think the thing I loved most in here was the ancient picture talking to her, giving her advice on the decorations. Great post Heather. I'll be watching for your next.

Heather!

Another great post! It's fantastic how you are able to elevate the amount of intensity in each chapter.

So, firat and foremost... where are Harry, Hermione and Ron? Did you stick them in a closet or something? It's like they completely forgot about their promise to Ella... Did they? I mean, after her snog with Draco, the threesome seem annoyed with her, but isn't it she who should've been peeved? Hmmm.... the word Obliviate comes to mind...

And WOW!!! What's up with Draco and Ella? Does she finally have returned feelings for Draco, or is she just that annoyed at her friends that she has allowed her anger to over ride and rule her feelings?

Okay, so... I have to admit, it was kind of nice of Snape to allow Ella to take her test early. I was mad at first, but obviously, he knew she would pass wiothout any problems. Yeah Snape!

Had to laugh at the letter from Ella's parents! Pretty typical behaviour for parents who want their child to do well... an idle threat... I hope?

My last comment... "I HATE Rita Skeeter!!!" End of comment!

An excellent chapter, Heather. I can't wait until the next one!

Katie

“Ron back off!”

Ron inched closer and closer to Ella. His face bright red from anger.

“What! What are you going to do about it???”

Ella inched closer to him. Her words were just as equally effective

To her surprise she felt dizzy, but was to preoccupied to worry about it.

“All I am saying is YOU MUST BE OUT OF YOUR MIND!!” Ron said basically screaming at Ella.

“Don’t judge me it is obvious you have some issues yourself….” Ella spoke in a low tone and tilted her head to a slumped over body where Hermione Granger lay crying softly.

“So me and Harry want to know…”

“Leave me out of this Ron.” Said Harry has he starting walking back to his dormitory.

“So … I wanted to know was it hard to snog someone with a forked tongue!”

“You immature baby!” “You are just jealous that you haven’t even had a girlfriend and probably haven’t even kissed a girl!”

Ron was deeply hurt by what Ella said and she knew it.

Ella winced and started rubbing her temples.

“He is playing you” Ron said calmly.

“So what do you people care?”
“You left me to do all that work and I think I remember you guys promising.”

Ella felt tears well up even though she really didn’t feel like she wanted to cry.

“We are sorry, but retaliating by jumping on Malfoy doesn’t make it right either.”

Ron was sounding a little bit like Hermione at this point.

“ What is your reason , for you know, abandoning me and leaving me with that big oaf!”

“McGonagall, thought you needed to break out of your shell.”

“ She thought you were relying on us too much.” Ron was quieter by this point

“That sounds like a sorry excuse.” Ella just glared at them.

“We are sorry , we wanted to help!” Ron knew what he was saying wasn’t working on her but he tried none the less.

“You did a wonderful job!”

“So this was just a test, to see if I should be in Gryffindor!???” Ella was being irrational and she knew it. Her head began to throb even more and she couldn’t help but wince.

“No , we all think…” Ron couldn’t get out what he wanted to say.

“That is B.S and you know it , I am not deaf I can hear what people say.”

Ella’s blood pressure began to rise, and she felt faint.

“I…”

“I don’t feel well……”

Ron had a look of concern upon his face.

Ella felt her vision slowly coming in, she looked around to see that they were the only two in the common room.
“Take me to see Madame Pomfrey.”

“What’s wrong?”

Ella smiled
“Ron you are looking so handsome in your dress robes….”
Ron looked at his old smelly dress robes and looked back at Ella.
“There must be something wrong with you.”
“ No sweetie, I am just fine” Ella just smiled at Ron, without understanding what was going on.

Ron couldn’t believe what she was saying.
Ella could not control herself she grabbed Ron’s shirt and pulled him and kissed him

“Bloody hell what is wrong with you!”

Ella started to laugh

The laughter stopped within thirty seconds.
And for a second they just stared at each other

The room starting spinning wildly

Ella clenched her stomach and puked all over the floor.

“Ella , I didn’t think I was that bad…jeez…

“Take me ..”

“Take me…”

Ron grabbed her arm and braced her and began walking in a fast speed to the hospital wing.

“Ella we have to hurry.” Ron said looking more than a little concerned.

“Why sweetie?” “What’s the rush?”
“Oh Ron I am so sorry!” Ella apologized immediately after calling him sweetie.

“I hope madam Pomfrey can help you.” Ron said scared.


Ella began to moan. The pain in her abdomen was just too much to bear.

“I know you are in pain, but Ella you need to be quiet.” He began walking a steady pace , his wand out to see ahead of him.

“I feel like I am dying!” Ella was going in and out of consciousness.

“I know, but calm down.”

“Truth is Ella I don’t want you to run into anyone in your … in your… you know situation…especially Snape.”

“Oh , you people think I don’t know about your little innuendos!” “ Think I might kiss him too!!!”

Ella felt such a rage. She couldn’t control it.

“Think I am going to come on Snape!”

“Ella , I was just saying.”

They stared at each other for a minute, and kept walking.
When they finally reached the hospital with no interruptions, Ron let out a sigh of relief.


“Mr. Weasley!”
“What now has happened at this time of the hour!”

Ron walked up to Madame Pomfrey and whispered

“I think she has been poisoned.”

Madame Pomfrey’s eyes widened and walked right up to Ella.

“Miss Greene, please describe your symptoms.”

Ella recited what had happened to her, and even described the range of emotions she felt.


Madame Pomfrey checked her vital signs and made Ella follow a ball of light she created from her wand.

“Just what I though my dear!”
“What, what is wrong with me!” Ella grasped her belly.

At this point a long with the pain, Ella had uncontrollable shakes.

“Did you come into contact with anyone at the ball?” Madame Pomfrey seemed deeply concerned.

“My boyfriend.”

“Yes…” Madame Pomfrey was not letting Ella of the hook.

“Draco Malfoy.” Not understanding why his name was needed.

It hit her like a ton of bricks. Ella stared at the ground in shock.

Before Madame Pomfrey had the chance to explain what problem she had, Ella already knew.

“Saint Valentine’s Kiss” Ella began to cry.

She couldn’t stop.

“Saint Valentine’s Kiss?” Ron didn’t know what it was.
“Is it a love potion?”

“Mr. Weasley, it is not a love potion it is poison.”

Ella finished what Madame Pomfrey was going to say.

“It is very difficult to make, and those who try and fail the potion can be fatal.”

Ella winced.

She had no feelings for Draco. He had poisoned her.

“How does it work” Ron still seemed confused.

“ After the person brews it they put the substance, which is clear on the person they are trying to entice.”

“He put his hand on mine, I was to upset to realize anything.” Ella felt like her world was crashing.

“Then the poison is ignited with a kiss.” “The person who is poisoned begins a deep desire for the other .” “If it is brewed properly the infatuation can last years.” Madame Pomfrey began to mix some antidotes together but still went on talking.

“The good thing is, I know the antidote and you should be back to normal in a few hours. You can go back to your dormitory but I am writing a note that you are not to go to Hogsmeade on break. You need to rest your emotions.”
“Drink this, and do not leave.”
Ella guzzled the antidote down

“Stay here, I’m waking Professors McGonagall and Snape.”

“This is to severe not to contact the heads of the two houses.”

Ella sat there in disgust.

“I am going to kill him, that git!” Ron said with his arms crossed.

“Ron calm down.”

“Why aren’t you freaking out!” Ron looked at Ella in surprise.

“I should of known.”

“Don’t punish yourself.”

“Too late.” Ella felt nauseas.

“Lay Down.” As a queue Ella listened to Ron and laid on the bed.

“Ron, If that was indeed your first kiss I am sorry.”

“ I mean it wasn’t memorable and you know …special.”
Ella’s face was beat red.

“It was, my first.” Ron looked ashamed.
“I cant say it wasn’t memorable.” He cracked a smile.

Ella smiled.
She reached for Ron’s hand and held it.

“Friends?” Ella glanced up towards Ron.
“Friends.” Ron’s smile widened.

………………………

“Mr. Weasley!”

“I am surprised that you are alone, usually when there is some sort of trouble the other two seem to be in tow.”

“Leave. Now!”
Snape was angry, Ella could tell.

Snape watched Ron leave and walked up to Ella’s bed.

“Ella are you ok?”
“Are you absolutely sure it was Draco.”
“Yes”
“Professor, It was Saint Valentines Kiss.”

“I know” Ella could barely here Snape. He was in shock.

Snape put his head down. Ella was his best pupil. She was his apprentice. The thought of her almost dying was devastating.

“ Trust me I will make it right.” Snape had a hurt look on his face.
“ Oh, Ella I know you made the wreath on my door.”
“ It was beautiful thank you.”

He turned around and before he could fully leave the room McGonagall who looked like she was spying stopped him.

“That boy is trouble , professor!”
“ He could of taken advantage of her, especially in her emotional state!”
“He will be dealt with accordingly I promise.” He stared back at Ella and then left.

“My dear , I am so sorry.” McGonagall looked at Ella in concern

“Dumbledore will hear about this!”

“A mediocre student in potions, can not properly brew Saint Valentines.”

Madame Pomfrey shook her head in agreement.

“Ella dear, please drink more.”

She winced in disgust.

“You are free to go back to Gryffindor tower.” Madame Pomfrey said in a positive tone.

“I will take her.” McGonagall steadied Ella and she helped her out of bed.

“I saw the wreath you gave Professor Snape it was a generous gift.”

“That was truly a nice gesture, he cares deeply for you.”
“I hate to say it, but if it was any other Gryffindor , he wouldn’t of been to caring.”

“He is a good person deep down.”
“I know.” Ella said.

“That was the most beautiful Yule ball I have ever been to.”

“Thanks professor.” Ella still wasn’t satisfied.

“Not to be blunt, but why did you not allow me to have help.”

“Oh dear it seems I spoiled your evening.”
“I am sorry, I just wanted you to shine on your own.”

“I am in potions.” Ella knew she sounded pompous at this point.

“Not in academics.” McGonagall was staring strait ahead.
“Then in what?” Ella stopped her.

“I wanted you to excel socially, by gaining the respect of your fellow students.”

“I now realize it backfired on me.”
“I am sorry.” For the first time McGonagall was real. Ella always thought of her as just a stern professor not as a human.

“Now , here you go off to bed.”

“Thanks Professor.”
“Your welcome my dear.”
As Ella turned to walk into the picture hole, McGonagall stopped her.

“Ella, maybe next time you shouldn’t snog any old boy who comes to call just to spite your friends.” McGonagall blushing hurriedly walked away.

Ella shrugged her shoulders in defeat and walked in the common room.

To her surprise, Ron , Harry and Hermione were sitting in the large comfy arm chairs.

“We wanted to wait .. For you” Harry said with a smile.

There in front of them were piles of Christmas gifts.

Ella saw near the blinking tree all of her presents and she too smiled.

There was deep understanding between the four of them neither mentioned what had happened and no formal apology was needed.

Ella knelt down, still feeling woozy and grabbed a present. It was small and square .Ella un wrapped the package to see a small black box.

She opened the box and to her surprise a bright deep ruby ring was shimmering in the light from the fire place.

Ella sat there taken a back.

The rest of the group noticed her quietness and soon they realized why she was being silent.

“That is gorgeous!” Hermione couldn’t keep her eyes away from it.

“Who is that from?” Ron seemed skeptical.

“I don’t know….” Ella thoughts were damperd from Ron’s skepticism.

“Wait I see paper under the ring”
Ella grabbed the paper in a hurry and read it aloud.

“Dearest Sister”
“Oh thank the lord.”
Ella took a deep breath, it wasn’t from Malfoy.

“Dearest Sister,
I hope this Christmas brings you many amazing memories at Hogwarts. This ring is beautiful just like the recipient! Go Gryffindor!
Love, Jenny and S.B
P.S My fiancé helped pick it out! He is wonderful!”

Ella smiled and placed the perfectly fitting ring on her finger.

She marveled at her gift and finally remembered she had others.

She got candy from Ron, a book on medieval potion making from Hermione and a pretty engraved ladle from Harry.

“I love my gifts you guys are amazing.”

The four could not stop smiling.

“What else did you get?” Said Harry

Oh pajamas, makeup and hair ties from my parents and the other sisters.

They soaked in the feel of Christmas.

“Well I guess we should be off to bed” Ella began to get up until Ron told her about another present.

“Hey Ella that huge package over behind the tree, it has your name on it.”

Ella turned back and walked over to the tree.

“ It does.” Ella was surprised.

“Wingardium Leviosa” She recited with her wand pointed directly at the package.

The package lifted over to center of where her friends were sitting.


Ella went on her knees and read the card.

“Ella,
I thought this would be useful. Tap it with your wand and say open very directly.”

“It doesn’t say who it is from!” Ella took one look at it and began to unwrap. Once all the paper came off she just stared at it.

It looked like a normal black cabinet without doors.
“ Open”

The box began to get taller and taller and finally at 5 ft it stopped getting taller.
When it stopped growing ,doors started to appear and on the handles of the door a letter E in cursive appeared. It was truly beautiful.

Ella put her hand on the large E, and opened the doors.
Her eyes got large and her mouth was open in shock.

“It is a potion cabinet.”

“Wow, look at those vials Ella.”

She noticed them; she also saw the beautiful new cauldron that was nestled in the center of the cabinet. She also saw ingredients already in vials, for the most basic potions. Everything was placed in perfect order.

“I hate potions class, but Ella this is truly a wonderful gift.” Ron said as he was touching the sides of the cabinet.

“Everything I need….” Ella was transfixed on her cabinet she couldn’t hardly breathe.

“It looks like the one in Snape’s room, but more detail.”

Then Ella knew.
He got this for her.

She smiled and didn’t say anything to her friends.

“Close” she tapped on the cabinet once more and it shrank to a suitable size.

“Wingardium Leviosa”

The cabinet followed her to the Girls dorm.

She was happy again.
She made sure her cabinet found room next to her bed and as her eyes got heavy she crawled into her bed.

She sat there and pondered the day she had. She couldn’t help but cry. She didn’t know if it was the poison or just the happiness she felt but she cried and cried.

The softness of her bed proved to be too much though and her crying ceased when her eyes closed and she fell into a deep slumber.

And all was good again.



Hope you guys enjoyed it !

Hello Heather. Wow you really packed a punch there! I'm so upset Draco could do such a thing! And I really enjoyed the comedy when the potion was having a different effect on Ron. He didn't know what to do, especially when she kissed him. It's good he took her to the hospital wing. And I think even though McGonagall's heart was in the right place, she should have let Ella have help with the ball decorations. What I didn't like was her calling Hagrid a big oaf. But, it was the poison working on her wasn't it. This part was my favorite part of the chapter. I'm anxious to see what Snape does to Draco, and I hope Dumbledore throws in a kick in the pants also. It was so dangerous what he did.
I'll be watching for your next post Heather.

HEATHER!!!!

THIS is your best chapter yet! This is the sort of writing worthy of an award! Excellent!

Now... the story... I hate Draco Malfoy, and I think he deserves a good, old-fashioned punch-in-the-nose... Sorry... too much? lol. I actually thought Draco liked Ella, and it turns out it was just an act... a very convincing act too. But to do Ella justice, I don't think she would've fell for it if she hadn't been so disappointed with Harry, Ron and Hermione. Right...?

I loved your Christmas scene. I wish I could've been there too. I especially, of course, loved Ella's gift from Snape... the elaborate E's did it for me. You make me want to give the big oaf a hug. Who knew he could be so caring? It's like Ella in an incarnation of Lily... Does he see a little bit of Lily in Ella? I need to know why Snape is so fond of Ella... She being a Gryffindor and all.

I thought Snape was going to cry when he saw poor Ella in the hospital wing and realized that it was Malfoy who had put her there. His poor darling Draco is going to be in big trouble... Right?

I'm glad the foursome is back together again. I think they make a great group. Poor Ron... imagine needing a girl to get poisoned just to get a kiss!

Is there a reason for the ruby ring? Will it come into play later on?

I LOVE this chapter! Keep-up the great writing. I can't wait until your next one!

Katie

Disclaimer: Everything Harry Potter belongs to the lovely Jk Rowling.

Chapter 12

Ella’s head still throbbed, and the antidote Madam Pomfrey made her nauseas. Still it was day three in bed and she needed to move.

Ella decided to get up early and began to get ready.

“How are you feeling Ell?” Harry seemed concerned

“Doing ok, thanks for asking Harry” Ella gave him a reassuring smile.

Ella looked haggard.

“Listen, Ella I can handle Malfoy for you if you need me to” Ron said very matter of fact.

“I will handle him Ron” Ella smiled at his attempt .

The group got silent, until Ella interjected.

“I want to thank you guys for your support.” Ella blushed

Each one of them nodded at her in a silent attempt of understanding.

They each took a seat in the common room , enjoying the silence of the winter day.

After a few minutes the common room door opened and Professor McGonagall came in.

“You four, come with me.”
“Hmm.. It’s different saying it that way….”

“ Anyways , Proffesor Dumbledore would like to see all of you.

Ella shrugged her shoulders and followed Ron, Harry and Hermione out the door.

Next thing she knew she was standing in Dumbledore’s office with not just the four of them, but Ginny, Fred and George.

“ Umm professor , what are they doing here they wearnt even near me or Draco.” Ella was confused.

“ Awe yes Ella we are not here to talk about the incident at the yule ball.” Dumbledore said all of this with a smile.

“ Then , not to be rude ,but why not?”

Dumbledore smiled.


“Well Ella, Professor Snape did such a great job handling the situation, there is no need to address it.”

“You seven are here because amongst the stresses in today’s world, there are such beautiful things as love.”

Ella looked around wandering if the rest of them were confused.

“The wedding of Sirius Black and Jennifer Greene will take place here on Hogwarts the night of December 31st”

Ella’s mouth dropped. She knew her sister was engaged, but a wedding so fast was mind boggling.

“Sir, Sirius.” “Well this is dangerous.” Harry seemed more concerned that happy like the Ginny and Hermione.

Out of the back of the room a voice with such detest was heard.

“Don’t worry Potter, no one knows about this.” Severus Snape said in almost a whisper.

“That’s right Harry; everyone in this room is the only ones who know about the wedding. Well other than Remus Lupin, Molly and Arthur Weasley.”

“I have entrusted Professor Snape and Professor McGonagall to be on watch.”

“Where exactly is this wedding taking place?” Hermione said

“Shrieking shack” Dumbledore said

All of their eyes were wide.

“Oh don’t worry, Molly Weasley is coming to clean it up and decorate.”
Smiles reached all of their faces.


“So now you have the information, dress nice.” Dumbledore got up and mumbled something about how he loves weddings.

“Be ready at eleven , I will escort all of you to the shack.” “Not a word to anyone.” McGonagall pointed at them and walked out.

They nodded and ran to the common room.


December 31st 11:55

Trying not to look suspicious, they all sat around reading a book occasionally glancing at the clock. They were wearing their Hogwarts robes, but their hair was combed nice and the girls were wearing jewelry.

At exactly eleven, McGonagall ushered all seven Gryffindor’s out of the common room. They walked a distance to the shrieking shack and to their surprise it looked the same on the outside. Actually it didn’t even seem like anyone was there.

“Are they here?” Ginny whispered.

There questions would be answered when they walked in to the shack.

The walls were draped in black and scarlet tapestries. Scarlet ribbons were around the banisters. They walked into what would be a living room to the same tapestries. There were three chairs in front and Four in back. Each chair was in between the one in back, so the back could see. Candles lit the entire room, and it was utterly beautiful.
McGonagall led the way up to the chairs. Arthur and Molly were already sitting in the back.

“Find your name cards on the chairs and sit, Ella come with me.”
She followed McGonagall to a back bedroom where her sister was.

“Ella, I know this is a surprise!”

“To say the least Jenny.”

Jenny didn’t answer back, but she grabbed her wand and spoke softly, so softly Ella didn’t hear what she had said.

“What is going on??” Ella said looking down at her changing attire.

She looked down to see a scarlet dress with a black bow around the waste .

“You need to be dressed for a wedding.”
Ella just smiled. She had never seen her sister so happy.

“Molly is just amazing!”
“I met her a few days ago, and she did all of this to me.”

“ Shouldn’t you have your dress on.” Ella said glancing at her sister.

“Not yet, Its not time.”

“Ella ,come with me.” Molly Weasley popped her head in the door. Her cheery face was filled with a smile.

Ella followed Mrs. .Weasley out the door and around the corner to another small room.

“My new sister , finally we meet!” Sirius rushed to Ella and gave her a hug.

Sirius Black was not the man Ella had seen on the covers of newspapers. He had shoulder length curly hair and a beard that was well trimmed. He was handsome. Well dressed and seemed very happy.

“I have never had a sister!” Sirius said
“I have never had a brother!” They both laughed.

“This is my best man, Remus”

“I have heard a lot about you.” Ella said shaking his hand.

The man was the opposite of Sirius. He had brown mousy hair and his eyes were sunken in. He had nice eyes, that Ella thought she could stare at them forever. He was wearing a tan suit. He looked hurt, but gentle. Ella didn’t second guess what the others said about his teaching methods.

“Ok, Ella we will need to be upfront, by Dumbledore” “ The ceremony will be starting.” Lupin hooked her arm in with his and they walked out of the room.

The candles in the large room had dimmed and A large podium stood up front. Dumbledore was in robes of silver and black and Remus stood on one side and Ella on the other.

Ella noticed that deep red roses were spread throughout the floor, and they were not there before.

All was quiet until Sirius walked in and stood next to Lupin.

She noticed he winked at Harry and he smiled back.

At eleven thirty on the dot, music played from a violin. It was lovely and heartfelt.
Then her sister walked through the archway into the view. The little group of people gasped. Even Ella did. She looked amazing. It was simple. Her hair was in a clean bun, her veil acting like it was protecting her. Her dress was down to the floor and a black sash circled her hips. Her bouquet had deep red roses with black lilies.

Ella couldn’t help but to cry. She was so happy for her sister.

Ella had been to a few muggle weddings, but rarely did she go to wizard ones. Her family was pretty secluded in Ohio.

“Take out your wands.” Dumbledore said in a soft tone.

“Put the tips together.” They did as instructed.

Dumbledore drew his wand and began circling theirs and beautiful flashes of gold and red lights were like sparklers on the fourth of July.

“True Love is hard to find.” “By the joining of the wands, it will show that you two will be mated for life.” “No other man or women will come in between.”

“Do you Sirius Black take Jennifer Greene to be your wedded wife?”
“I do” Sirius glanced at Jennifer and smiled.

“Do you Jennifer Greene take Sirius Black take to be your wedded husband?”
“I do” At this point Jenny started to cry.


There wands were still connected when Dumbledore said
“You may now kiss your bride”

When their lips met there wands glowed.
She heard Harry whisper “ Happy New year”



So another chapter~

Cant wait to read your comments =)))

Aaaaawwwweeee Heatherrrrrr......

I want a wedding just like that one, especially the joined wands and sparkler effect! *sigh* Hmmm... but why the hurry? I mean, I know they love each other, but WHY the hurry???

Oh, I must tell you that the best line in the entire chapter was definitely when McGonagall said:

At first it sounded really strange, but when I thought about it, it was very appropriate. Ella is definitely a part of the HP trio! Great job! Most wouldn't have had the ability to enlarge the trio and have the forth fit in so well.

The only other question I have about the wedding is: Why did you not include the rest of the Greene family? I mean I realize there is a lot of them, but they could've been Apparated in... Is there a reasom, or was it just easier to leave them out?

I must admit, I am pleased that Ella is adult enough to accept all of the things that keep popping up unexpectedly in her short time at Hogwarts: Snape, Malfoy, Sirius and Lupin. A lesser person would be going crazy right about now, I think!

I love that you included Molly in the wedding. She is definitely my favourite character in the HP books. The woman is the ideal mother. She truly has a lot of love to share and is one of the strongest witches ever I think!

Great job, Heather. Your chapters are well developed and never boring! You give us all a run for our money! I can't wait until your next chapter!

Katie