It had been about a week or so and Ebony was long finished in the hospital wing. Her leg was in a cast for the time being, but she knew it wouldn't be long, as far as Madam Pomfrey's skill was concerned.

It was a Saturday afternoon; just gone 1, and Ebony was sitting with Luna in one of the largely decorated blue towers in the quidditch pitch. Today the pair of friends were watching the Ravenclaw team practice for their upcoming match against Hufflepuff. Ebony wasn't all that into sports before she knew about magic, and still wasn't now, but she still enjoyed watching the odd school match. She knew Ravenclaw had a good chance of beating Hufflepuff this year.

Just as one of the chasers shot past her, quaffle in hand, an owl came gliding down towards them. It stopped abruptly and perched on the wooden bench next to her. A note was in it's beak, and it edged forward to pass her the note.

Unfolding it, she skimmed the words written down quickly, Luna over her shoulder.

I heard you finally recovered and got out of that

Hospital wing. This means you can meet up with me

now right? I hope you will, because I don't want to be stood

up this afternoon. It'd be great if you could meet me by the willow

tree at the lake 5:30 this evening.

Hope to see you later,

Anon.

The writing was that same scrawl as before, so Ebony could tell it was the same person sending her the note.

"Oh, that's so cute, Ebony!" Luna exclaimed as she glanced up at Ebony.

"Yeah, I just hope it's who I think it is…"

"Well you'll find out later won't you!" She smiled, turning back to watch the Ravenclaw players whiz around on their brooms.

The time was around 5:28, and Ebony was just leaving the great oak doors from the entrance hall to walk down to the lake. She felt a wave of nervousness wash over her, worried about who was waiting for her, and what they might want or say.

When she finally approached the lake area, she could see a tall boy, standing beneath the willow tree. First glance all she could see was that he had white blonde hair, as he was facing out onto the lake. This deepened her hope that it was the boy she hoped it would be.

Finally approaching the boy, she coughed; announcing her presence.

"Umm, hello," She said nervously glancing the boy up and down as he turned to face her.

It was Draco Malfoy.