Riley had exhausted herself so much that she eventually fell asleep in Minerva's arms.
"Professor?" Came a voice from the doorway.
"In here, Miss Killick."
Elanora came into view, her face looked strained with exhaustion.
"You should be sleeping, you're still suppose to be recovering, hm?" McGonagall asked.
"Riley has been avoiding me, I've given her space and kept tabs from afar but she managed to shake me earlier. I've been looking for her most of the night." Elanora sighed.
"My apologies, I should have owled to let you know she was here.. We had a.. heated discussion before, she ended up passing out a few hours ago. You know she blames herself?" McGonagall asked.
"Yes. It's why she's been avoiding me. I knew it wasn't her professor. I just wish I could make her see that."
"Did she mention these Gryffindor boys to you at all?" McGonagall enquired.
"There have been a few incidents, you would have a list pages long of all the mild threats I've been getting lately, from Gryffindor's alone." Elanora said warily.
"Why haven't you reported anything?" McGonagall asked baffled.
"Because Slytherin and Gryffindor have been at each other's necks for centuries, stray jinxs fly in corridors, it's just what happens. Most people were actually accepting of Riley and I, Until the rumors. If I had of thought for a second something as sever as an unforgivable curse would come to pass I would have informed you." Elanora shuffled her feet.
"These rumors El-"
"Are true, for the most part. I have spoken to Harry, I know the truth and those closest to me do as well. I know who I am and are quite proud of it, what is the point of self doubt? Elanora asked sincerely.
"I often forget that you're in Slytherin house Miss Killick." Minerva chuckled.
"You are of course right, there is no need to self doubt. If those closest to you believe in you the fickle words of strangers mean nothing. Something I wish our dear Riley here would see for herself. I would assume seeing as how closely your background stories are that she would have confided in you?" McGonagall asked cautiously.