Night had long since fallen and Harry still hadn't returned.
At a quarter to eight I gave Eleanor her bath and by nine she was fast asleep tucked in between Draco and I. Within the hour Draco had dozed off too, but I remain awake. It was near impossible to sleep after what had happened earlier this evening between myself and my brother.
The way I told him wasn't the way I wanted it to happen, but I got caught up with Ron and his attitude.
Was he mad at me?
Carefully I rose from the bed, taking care to tuck my side of the covers around Eleanor, and pulled on a robe before I left the room.
I made my way downstairs to the kitchen and froze when I saw a silhouette in the dark.
"Who is there?" I called out into the dark as I carefully slipped my hand into my robe to grab my wand, preparin
