magic • j. hale [✓]

Chapter 10

Ariella looked furious once she reached the end of the letter. 'A Defense Against the Dark Arts lesson which doesn't use practicalities? Ridiculous. It's clearly Cornelius Fudge who set Dolores up to this. Hah, must think that Dumbledore is building an army to overthrow him. Such preposterous, ludicrous and unreasonable reasons.'

Ariella grabbed a piece of parchment and a quill and ink. Immediately she started writing her response to the letter.

Harry,

First of all, I do not and will never believe that you wrote that letter. I've been receiving letters from you ever since your first year, so don't lie to me. Did Hermione write that? It looks better that usual. I'm doing good, thank you for asking. How have you been doing? And Ron? And Hermione? I actually heard about that. I went to visit Dumbledore earlier, but Umbridge cut my visit short. Molly and Arthur told me about what happened to you. I'm glad that you saved Dudley's arse though. But I'm not glad that you got expelled for doing the right thing. Anyway, I have a lot of thoughts about Umbridge, and one of them is that she's being unreasonable and perverse towards you all. Defense Against the Dark Arts should have practicalities and stuff like that. After all, it's main goal is to protect you from the evils of this world. Also known ad He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. But apparently, the Ministry are too blind to accept the true happenings of this world. I'm really sorry about what you have to go through, Harry, I really am. I wish I would be there for you. I'm glad that you stayed with Snuffles, I'm sure that with you staying in his house, you'll be safe. Let Hermione and Ron write me letters, won't you? Miss you lots!

Ariella Swan

Ariella sealed the letter and quietly cast her own enchantment on the parchment. This specific enchantment made sure that nobody but Harry could open the letter, and if anybody tries to open it, it would burn their hands. She tied the letter around Hedwig's legs and let her out to the night to deliver the letter. After changing into her night clothes, she climbed onto her bed and gave into the desire to sleep.

The next day, Ariella woke up early, despite going to sleep late. She took a quick shower then looked out to check the weather. It was raining, which disgruntled Ariella slightly. She changed into a pair of high waist skinny jeans and a hoodie crop top that says 'Sweeter than Honey'. She wore her rose gold hexagonal glasses that made her look chic in others' eyes. She then tied her hair to a high ponytail. She grabbed her bag with all of her necessities and her notebooks. She tucked her wand in her jeans then made it look like it wasn't there at all. After applying a little tint to her lips, she grabbed her car keys and made her way out of her room.

Charlie had apparently left early, meaning only the two sisters were in the house. Ariella wasn't sure on what her sister would like to eat when she wakes up, so she made bacons and eggs. After cooking and eating breakfast, Ariella grabbed a sticky note and a pen. She wrote a quick note to her sister about her breakfast.

Bella,

I put your breakfast in the fridge. If you would like to eat it, then just microwave it. Eat healthy, you look very pale.

Ariella