Last Time: Elizabeth made her preparations for her visit home before taking the third trial offered by the keepers. The memory she she witnessed after the trial both intrigued and disturbed her. While the young witch still saw and believed in the potential of Isidora's spell as well as Isidora herself, the way the other witch had used the spell on Niamh without the woman's consent greatly bothered her. As did the look in Isidora's eyes as the woman consumed the emotional energies she had harvested. Afterwards Elizabeth sought help from the keepers concerning a certain spell. The day she was supposed to return home her and Poppy visited Hogsmeade for a few things before leaving for the Wilson's manor via the floo network. Much to Poppy's surprise the auburn haired witch revealed that they were currently not under the effects of the trace before they snuck out of the home only to return via carriage to not rouse suspicions.
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The two sisters held each other for several moments, simply basking in the presence of each other for the first time in months until they were startled out of their reverie by Evelyn Wilson clearing her throat as she approached them. "Annabeth, Darling, give your sister some space. I am sure she has had a long trip." The blue eyed redhead chuckled, knowing that the two girls had in fact not had a long trip despite appearances. "Elizabeth; it is so good to see you after so long. I can't wait to hear how your experience at school has been." The older woman's expression bore an air of affection and pride as she hugged her eldest daughter before turning her attention to the other girl who had stepped out of the carriage after helping the auburn haired witch back up to her feet. "This must be the famous Poppy you spoke so highly of in your letters. It is a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for taking such good care of our daughter while she has been away."
Elizabeth gingerly set the wavy haired golden blonde down on her own feet as she looked between her family and her rosy cheeked friend. Without any hesitation she took Poppy's hand in her own. "You would be correct, Mother." She spoke happily as she began the introductions. "This is Poppy Sweeting, my best friend from school." Lizzy gave the hufflepuff's hand an affectionate and comforting squeeze since she could tell the other girl was nervous. With her free hand she gestured to each member of her family in turn.
"Poppy, this is my mother Evelyn and father Nathaniel." The young witch gestured to her parents before turning to Whitney with a large grin. "And this is Whitney. She is the one who has taken such good care of me while I grew up here" Elizabeth explained as the maid curtsied in greeting. "No need to be so formal Whitney; you are family as well." The brown haired young woman blushed yet smiled at her charge's kind words. Lastly the elder sister gestured to Annabeth, who was curiously watching her sister and the girl who had come home with her. "And this sweet little ball of energy is my little sister Annie." She finished the introductions as Annabeth performed a cute little curtsy of her own to greet the brunette at her sister's side.
"It is a pleasure to meet you Poppy." The little golden blonde giggled with brilliant emerald eyes focused on the two witches. Without missing a beat the girl immediately claimed the ravenclaw's other hand as she moved to stand beside her sister as well and looked up at her with big doe eyes. "Lizzy, I missed you sooo much! It hasn't been the same without you here." A slight frown graced her lips briefly before fading into a wide grin once more. "I'm so happy you came back for the Holiday. Come inside, I want to show you the new piano piece I have been practicing!"
The bubbly excitement in her younger sister's voice made Lizzy grin. "Oh? You have been working on a new piece? I would be happy to listen and hear how much you have improved." The older girl giggled and began to follow after Annie with Poppy at her side as the blonde began to lead them up the steps.
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A Legacy of Pain: Filling the Void
Fanfiction**Hogwarts Legacy Fanfic, spoilers for game** Elizabeth had never felt whole; as if something integral had been missing from her life. That feeling had only grown when she was abandoned by her family for seemingly being a squib. After being adopted...
