Challenge: Ellis Moor
Word Count: 100
Note: this takes place immediately after “House of Secrets”
Aberforth might be a cranky old git with an unhealthy love of goats, but he was a surprisingly good storyteller. Ellis Moore all but came alive as he spoke, glorious and huge, luxurious and beautiful. “They had their own family of elves, their own kitchens, an orchestra - “
A volunteer raised her hand. “What happened? Did Muggles move in?”
Aberforth shook his head. “Not till later. No, there were so many folk dead after the war - “
“The Grindelwald War?”
“No, the Great War,” said Aberforth, and Severus could not repress a shudder at his tone.