| Dugbog
Join Date: May 2010 Location: Iowa , United States
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Second Year | 
Phew , I am back! Finals are done... THANK GOD. And I cant wait to finish this part of Ella's journey!
You guys are great, and I love the comments!
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Chapter 19
Ella sat wrapped up in her blankets. The early spring air still made the castle fall under a slight chill. Ella tried and tried to put a reason behind why Snape would want to hurt Harry. She knew there was animosity there, but why go against the cup rules. It all seemed too risky .While fumbling with her wand, her hand brushed the photo that she had taken from the Library. She was glad to have the picture to distract her thoughts.
Her real mother, a fourth year Slytherin stood there staring back at her. Her haunted eyes scared and frightened her. What was on her mind? Ella picked up the photo to stare at it closer. She couldn’t get over the difference between her and Jane. There was a resemblance, but not like her and Snape had. With him there is a deeper connection. Hermione had told her that wizards and witches have an even more special bond with their children. This bond can result in the child acting and looking exactly like the parents. Ever since she found out, she caught herself using similar expressions and doing the same mannerisms with her hands as Snape did. The similarities were brought about when it came to potions.
“I am making it too easy for people to find out.” Ella said aloud. She needed to disguise the relation, and she didn’t want to even think about the consequences. Ella clutched the photo. She wasn’t like Harry, He was so brave and she was scared. Ella finally fell asleep the picture of Jane Bowman still clutched in hand.
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“I despise Care for Magical Creatures ’ “ I would rather be in a room with Binn’s for an entire day!” Ella said whining to the other Gryffindor’s getting ready.
“ Ella, how could you not like Hagrid?” “ Yes, he is an oaf sometimes, but he means well!” Hermione said trying to brush her hair.
“ I know. I know its just the creatures he makes us deal with” “You saw my
burns from that darn Skwert”
“ He will grow on you, I promise.” Hermione said giving up and tying her hair in a pony tail.
As the Gryffindor’s ate their breakfast, Ella couldn’t help but notice the stack of hate mail Hermione was getting.
“That is ridicules.”
“Thank goodness for no howlers today.” Hermione said shaking her head.
“ I am not opening any of them, there all poison."
Ella sighed.
“I will find out how Rita is doing this!” Hermione said looking around as if Rita was right there.
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“Everyone, and yes that means you Miss. Greene, gets a niffler.” Ella sighed
“A Niffler?” Harry said
“ Yes , you will each get one and whoever’s nifffler finds the gold I buried will win!” Hagrid seemed proud of himself.
“There like dogs….With weird noses.” Ella said to Harry
“ Kinda” Harry said laughing at their noses.
“Real Gold Hagrid?” Seamus said.
“No, leprechaun gold, it will vanish.” Ella noticed Ron getting even paler and he grabbed Harry to the side .
Ella then nudged Hermione.
“ What’s up with them?”
“ Hmm.. No idea.”
“That wasn’t so bad Eh Ella?” Ron said
“Ok, today was fine, but the whole year has been horrible.”
“Admit you are starting to like old Hagrid.” Harry said
“ Ok, he isn’t so bad. There I said it are you happy???” Ella said annoyed with
their teasing.
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Lunch time was Ella’s favorite time in the great hall. The hall wasn’t full like it was during breakfast and dinner. A lot of the students ate outside now that is was getting nice, or they were making up some past homework.
“ Hey El, I think I see Chauncey.” Ginny said pointing at a tiny owl headed their direction.
“My precious baby.” Ella said as he landed on her shoulder.
“Ella, you might want to stop the weird relationship with you owl.”
“Oh, Ronnie is this embarrassing you?” The Gryffindor table erupted in laughter directed towards Ron.
“ Well, yes it does, and why are you calling me Ronnie?”
“ Because it bothers you.”
“Who cares what people think?” Ella said feeding him crackers.
“ He is my precious owl, and I will say anything I want to him.”
“ You know someone else used the term my precious. “ Harry said chuckling.
“Whatever Harry” Ella said laughing.
“ Who said that all the time? “ Ron clearly confused.
“ Is that from your mom?” Hermione said
“ Looks like it , I am pretty surprised I have three letters.” Ella said shuffling through them , finally opening the one that was form her parents.
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Dear Ella,
Is Everything ok? We are fine. Could you please send your father a transcript of all your grades? The year is almost over, and we both hope you are doing well.
P.S He is still upset over the article in Witches Weekly.
- Your mom.
Ella rolled her eyes. “Typical.” She said under her breath.
Ella then opened the second letter.
Hello From Milan! its wonderful here! Miss you! Enjoy the fabulous earrings!
-Angela.
“Are those real?” Lavender said leaning towards the earrings Ella was holding.
“Yep, my sister gives her love, by giving presents!” Ella said wrapping them back up.
The third envelope was next.
Dear Ella,
I miss you. Everything is fine, I am faring pretty well. How are you? Please write back.
I love you,
Jenny.
Ella quickly grabbed a piece of parchment from her bag.
Dear jenny,
I am doing ok. Could you possibly figure out how Rita Skeeter got her information about Hermione Jean Granger.
Thanks,
Ella
I will explain later, I promise I will write more!
Love You!
“ I will meet you guys in potions!” Ella packed her stuff and waved her friends goodbye
Ella ran to the owlrey, knowing she didn’t have much time left before class.
When she finally made it, she had the daunting task of finding him.
After ten minutes she saw Hedwig sleeping.
“You are a very beautiful owl.” Ella said petting the top of Hedwig’s head.
Ella turned still searching when she spotted him. He was only 8 inches tall and he blended well behind the other owls.
“ Chauncey wake up!” Ella said speaking directly at him.
Chauncey’s right eye opened and then closed just as quickly as he had opened it.
“Stop , messing around I know you are awake.”
“HOOT.”
“Don’t yell at me like that!”
“HOOT”
“Seriously, stop you wont have to go far.”
“HOOT, HOOT” His eyes went shut and he turned his head so she couldn’t see his face.
“Chauncey , right now , come here.”
Defeated, he walked up her arm and took one look at her and bit her arm.
“OUCH!”
Before getting any punishment, he quickly took the letter and flew off.
“stubborn bird” Ella said holding her arm.
“Crap.” Ella realized the bell would be ringing soon and she still had to go to the dungeons.
“ NO RUNNING”
“ SHUT IT PEEVES!”
Out of breath she just made in time for class to start. As she walked towards the door she made a be line right for Snape. “Sir, its been a month and I just want to know if I passed that dang test !”
“The ministry is known for taking their time. Have patience” Snape said stacking papers.
“Please, for the love of God do not partner be up with Malfoy,” Ella whispered.
Snape nodded and Ella found her seat and got out her parchment, book and cauldron.
“Today is a pop quiz.” “I will write a potion on the board and you and your partner will create it . I want it perfect. No mistakes.”
“ Here that
Longbottom?” “ Perfect.”
Now here are the partners, Granger with Greene.” Ella eyes got wide. She never expected to work with Hermione.
“This ought to be good.” Ron whispered to Harry
“They can’t work together.” Harry said back.
“I can hear you.” Ella said to the red faced boys.
Ella knew they were right.
“ Ok, Hermione, lets get started. ” Ella said trying to be positive about the situation.
“ I want to prove I can do this.” “Be the note taker, and I will create the potions.” Hermione spoke low and directly towards Ella.
“Told you this ought to be good.” Ron said laughing to Harry.
Ella turned around and just stared at them.
“Fine.” “I will take the notes.” Ella said gritting her teeth .
As soon as Hermione started preparing Ella wanted to intervene . She was missing steps that was important to the potion.
“ Hey Hermione , you must add this” Ella said smiling.
“Ok, Ella I got it.” Hermione wasn’t taking any of her advice.
The entire class was finished before Ella, and Hermione.
“Ok, Hermione lets see what it looks like. “Ella said glancing in the pot.
“It will do.” “Good job.” Ella said wincing. It would not receive high marks at all.
“Times up.” As he made the rounds, Ella started to panic.
“Notes.” Snape was clearly surprised to see Ella hand them over and not Hermione.
Ella handed them over and Snape looked approvingly at the thick detailed notes.
“So, Granger I partnered you up with the best student potion master and yet you made her do the notes.”
“Sir I agreed to do the notes, she never made me do anything.” Ella said trying to stick up for Hermione.
Snape didn’t glance at Ella but kept his gaze at Hermione.
“ You are brave.” He paused and looked down at the Potion. “But stupid.” “C"
“Hermione, don’t worry about it , we will get an A next time.” Ella was mad, but she did feel bad for Hermione.
“ Why aren’t you mad at me?” Hermione said to Ella.
“ I wont lie to you I am kind off irked we didn’t work together. “ “ But you are
my friend and you tried your best.” “ You need to trust me, and allow people
to help you.”
“ Thanks” Hermione said with tears in her eys.
Ella gathered her things to leave , when she felt someone behind her.
“You don’t like to fail, its written all over you face.” “You Should have been a Slytherin.” And like the snake Draco Malfoy was he slithered away.
“ Ok, this day went from good to bad way too fast.” Ella said to the rest of the tired Gryffindor’s.
The common room was full and loud. “I have to get this homework done.” Ella said sighing.
“Hey guys I am going to study in the dorm, I will meet you all at dinner.”
Ella walked up the steps lugging her History of Magic book and some parchment.
She pulled out her wand and spoke a soft incantation, and the sounds of violins were being played throughout the empty dorm.
“Much better.” Ella smiled.
She worked hard, up until the dinner bell rang.
By then her stomach growled and she was ready to eat. Her friends had already saved her a seat and she was glad to see that the food had not yet been served.
“ I could eat someone, that’s how hungry I am.” Ella said laughing
“Cannibalism, Ella Greene is only needed in dire situations.” Nearly Headless Nick said floating by
“Um, I was just kidding.” Ella said laughing
“Well, I wasn’t.” Nick said passing through the tables.
“That was disturbing “Ron said as everyone from the table laughed.
“ Attention Please! “Dumbledore said calming everyone down.
“I would like to introduce the Minister of Magic.” “Please give him a warm welcome. “
“Thank you Hogwarts students and faculty. Tonight I want to congratulate Miss. Ella Green, on passing her potions exam with flying colors!” Ella’s mouth dropped.
“ She will now be exempt from taking potions for the rest her terms here at Hogwarts, and will only have to do private lessons once a week.” “The ministry congratulates you and hopes you use your talent for uses in all fields of magic.” We are proud of you, and all that you have accomplished. Now, everyone stand and give her a round of applause.”
Ella sat there in shock.
Everyone was cheering and clapping for her. She glanced at Snape and smiled. He was standing there tall and proud smiling at her success.
“Now, the ministry and Hogwarts will like to present Miss. Greene with two plaques. One will be placed in the hall of awards and one to be given to Miss. Greene. The ministry would also like to thank all the professors, but especially Professor Severus Snape. His dedication to his students is evident, and we are proud to have such a dedicated professor.”.
“Now, Ella please come here for your award and for a picture in the prophet.”
Ella walked up to the podium to the sounds of applause. When she got up to receive her award the flashes from the prophet were making her vision impaired.
Ella shook her professors hands, and once she got to Snape she stopped.
“Thank you for everything.”
“I am proud.” Ella walked back down to her seat and passed around her plaque.
Once everything was settled down, Dumbledore gave the nightly announcements and finally the food appeared on their plates.
Ella ate and laughed and had never been so happy in her whole life. Her worries drowned by the laughter of her and friends. |