Boon - 1. Something to be thankful for; blessing; benefit. 2. Something that is asked; a favour sought.
No one ever knew, but Ariana saw the green flash of light as a blessing. It would have missed her, but she threw herself in its path.
As her eldest brother battled with his one-time friend, oblivious to the life ebbing away from his little sister, Ariana felt nothing but relief.
All her life, she'd been nothing but a burden. First to Father, then Mother, then Albus. Even Aberforth, who was always kind to her, had cared for her more out of duty than love.
Now, at last, with Magic's blessing, she could go; go somewhere she could be useful.