Learning of Worlds-Private

[HopesWings]

Ellie's interest perked at the mention of potions. "I've read about Hogwarts in Nan's old books. She told me she use to go here, many years ago, but she wouldn't say much else. Just that my mom went here too. They were best friends, almost like sisters. Nan didn't care too much for potions, but she said my mom loved them. I've always enjoyed reading the old potions books too, but Nan won't dare to let me try them. She barely even allows magic." Her eyes sudden widen, as though she had just realized something, and her brightened face twisted into a dark and confused one. She lowered her gaze to the floor, no longer willing to look at Snape.

As suddenly as he had left, Dumbledore reentered with Madam Pomfrey. Upon seeing the state Ellie was in, she went into a fuss. As she began swirling around Ellie, muttering things to herself, Ellie gaze at her with wide-eyes. Meanwhile, Dumbledore beckoned Snape to follow him. He walked just outside of the hospital wing.

"Severus,"Dumbledore paused, clearly choosing his words with care, "Ellie's discovery is as much a surprise to me as it is to you. I too have noticed her uncanny likeness to Sage, but by all accounts I know of, she never had a lover or child. Do you have any idea of who this child could be?"

(It's alright! I've had stuff like that happen to me before!)