The new arrivals seemed to have changed the atmosphere of the table. Ellie looked around nervously, for once not wanting to talk. Champignonne's friend addressed her, bur distracted, Ellie did not hear. Drago had just walked in throught the door of the Common Room.
I'm so glad he's back! was her first thought. Then, remembering what he had said, she turned away. But, I want someone friendly to talk to! she thought, turning back.
"Ellie, I'm sorry. Might I talk to you for a moment?" said Drago quietly. He looked upset, or worried, Ellie wasn't sure. Say no! said her pride, but there wasn't really any competition.
"You might" she answered, her eyes firmly on the floor.
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“Sylphs of the forest,” I whispered. “Spirits of oak, beech and ash. Dryads of Rowan and hazel, hear us. You who have guided and guarded our every footstep, you who have sheltered our growth, we honour you."
the Forbidden Link
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