Learning of Worlds-Private

[HopesWings]

///Alright. As for the story, it's just something I did fun. Although, we could use it as the actual backstory if you want. I think it would be cool if that is how it happened.

Dumbledore raised an eyebrow, and he lowered his gaze to Ellie. He considered her for a minute, not paying heed to anyone else. "She is too young to be sorted into a House, and even if she wasn't, the year is too far advanced,"he said thoughtfully. He glanced at Minerva, a light smirk upon his face. He quickly returned his attention to Snape and Ellie. "Perhaps a room in the staff quarters would be best,"he eyed Snape, adding, "for the time being, of course."He knew Snape would object, and he was ready to counter it. Snape needed to bond with this child, rather he wished to admit it or not. Rather he knew it or not.

Ellie stepped closer to Snape. She was beginning to shiver as the night got colder, and she hoped standing close to the man would offer her the tiniest bit of warmth. She also hoped it would shield her from the gazes of Dumbledore and the woman she did not know. She was overwhelmed by how quickly her life was changing and all the new people who were entering it. So far, the only one she felt with all certainty she could trust was Severus Snape. The man who was her uncle.

Dumbledore straightened, a warm expression crossing his face. His keen eyes had noticed Ellie's shivering, and her clear trust in Severus. It was, at least on the girl's part, progress. "Further arrangements would have to be made, but I believe for the time being a nice room away from the main hustle and bustle of Hogwarts would be for the best,"he stated, clearly having made up his mind. He then looked at Snape, questioning in his eyes. "Of course, someone would have to see to her."

///Feel free to skip ahead if you want.