Ella had been momentarily distracted by one girl Gryffindor prefect falling from the air and landing in a mess of pillows. She giggled at the sight, finding it quite humorous. Because of the distraction, Ella wasn't ready when Sophie quickly levitated the ball and then sent it right back to Ella. Unfortunately, Ella didn't even have her wand raised.

O_o The ball hit Ella smack dab in the middle of her forehead, causing her to take a few steps backward. "Ouch!" She said, rubbing her forehead. She looked all around her, momentarily confused about what might have hit her. Okay, so they had been playing a game...with a ball...OH! Looking up at Sophie, Ella smiled though she was still rubbing the sore spot on her head. "Sorry Sophie, I was uh-not paying attention." She looked at her friend sheepishly, shrugging. "I-I'd better go find the ball then." She said, starting to giggle. Even though she was hurt, the situation was still pretty funny. She probably had a huge red mark on her forehead too.

After a few minutes of looking and dodging flying balls and classmates, Ella returned with the smiley face ball. She held it up triumphantly to Sophie before placing it on the floor in front of her. "Okay, this time I'm going to be ready for anything." She promised, doing the familiar swish and flick motion. "Wingardium Leviosa!" And the ball was up in the air again, floating in front of Ella's face. "Here it comes, Soph!"