Learning of Worlds-Private

[HopesWings]

There's a reason I failed the spelling part of elementary school.

Ellie glanced over her shoulder at Snape. She smiled, a look that could have been a reflection of her mother's. "Morning,"she greeted him cheerfully. She then returned her gaze to the window. By now, news of her arrival would have seeped throughout the castle. Even now a few of the braver students were daring glances inside the hospital wing as they passed. However, none could spot the girl from where she stood. She was, for the moment, protected from their view.

"I've been trying to remember anything I could since our talk last night,"Ellie spoke softly. "I've recalled a few things, but I don't know if they would be helpful at all."She finally tore away from the window and walked back to Severus' side. She looked up at him, her dark eyes bright. "I think Nan could tell us more."

"Ah. You are both awake. Good,"a voice spoke from the doorway. Entering the room, Dumbledore strolled over to them. Ellie smiled at him in greeting, but did not speak. If anything, she shied away from the man, taking a tiny, almost unnoticeable step closer to Snape. If Dumbledore sensed the movement, which he surely would have, he did not draw attention to it.

"I was thinking, after we had our breakfast, we could return to your home, Ellie. I would very much like to speak to your Nan,"Dumbledore continued. Ellie glanced back at Severus, questioning in her eyes. She was eager to go back, but not eager to leave the man behind. She understood the two worlds could not combine.