FADE IN:
EXT. RAVENCLAW CASTLE - DAY
The camera pans over the Scottish countryside before settling on Ravenclaw Castle, an impressive stone structure that overlooks a sprawling estate.
INT. RAVENCLAW CASTLE - GREAT HALL - DAY
Rowena and her family are gathered at the long table, discussing the events of the previous episode.
ALISTAIR
(worried)
What do you think it means, my love?
ROWENA
(thoughtfully)
I'm not sure yet, but I know that we need to be prepared for anything.
HELENA
(curiously)
What do you mean?
ROWENA
(somberly)
I mean that we need to be ready for a fight. A fight against something much bigger than any of us.
GWENDOLYN
(excitedly)
I'm ready for anything!
Suddenly, Cedric enters the room, interrupting their conversation.
CEDRIC
(urgently)
My Lady, we need to speak in private.
Rowena nods and follows Cedric out of the room.
FADE OUT.
FADE IN:
INT. RAVENCLAW CASTLE - ROWENA'S STUDY - DAY
Rowena and Cedric are alone in the study.
CEDRIC
(serious)
Lady Ravenclaw, there's something you need to know.
ROWENA
(concerned)
What is it?
CEDRIC
(hesitantly)
It's about your family, my Lady.
Rowena looks worried.
ROWENA
(urgently)
What about my family?
CEDRIC
(explaining)
There's a family secret, one that's been kept hidden for many years. It could tear the Ravenclaw family apart.
ROWENA
(shocked)
What kind of secret?
CEDRIC
(somberly)
I can't say more, my Lady. You'll have to speak to your father.
Rowena nods, deep in thought.
FADE OUT.
FADE IN:
INT. RAVENCLAW CASTLE - ALISTAIR'S CHAMBERS - DAY
Rowena knocks on Alistair's door, feeling nervous.
ALISTAIR
(calling out)
Come in.
Rowena enters the room, where Alistair is sitting at his desk, reading a book.
ALISTAIR
(surprised)
Rowena, what brings you here?
ROWENA
(nervously)
Cedric told me about a family secret.
Alistair looks up, his expression serious.
ALISTAIR
(sighs)
I was afraid this would come out eventually.
ROWENA
(urgently)
What is it, Father? You have to tell me.
ALISTAIR
(reluctantly)
It's about your sister, Helena.
Rowena's eyes widen in shock.
ALISTAIR
(explaining)
She's not really my daughter. She's the result of an affair that I had with a witch from a rival family.
ROWENA
(shocked)
What? How could you keep this from me all these years?
ALISTAIR
(defensive)
I did it to protect our family. If the other noble families found out, it would have destroyed us.
ROWENA
(understanding)
I see. But now that it's out, what are we going to do?
ALISTAIR
(resolutely)
We'll deal with it as a family. We'll protect Helena and make sure that nothing happens to her.
ROWENA
(determined)
We will. No matter what.
FADE OUT.
FADE IN:
INT. RAVENCLAW CASTLE - HELENA'S CHAMBERS - NIGHT
Rowena enters Helena's chambers, where Helena is sitting at her desk, reading.
HELENA
(surprised)
Rowena, what brings you here so late?
ROWENA
(sits down)
We need to talk.
Helena looks at Rowena, sensing the seriousness in her tone.
HELENA
(concerned)
What is it?
ROWENA
(serious)
I just found out about the family secret. I know that you're not really Father's daughter.
Helena looks taken aback by the revelation.
HELENA
(sadly)
I always suspected something, but I didn't want to believe it.
ROWENA
(supportive)
We'll get through this together. Nothing has to change between us.
HELENA
(tearfully)
But what if the other noble families find out? They could use this against us.
ROWENA
(resolutely)
Then we'll deal with it as a family. We'll protect each other no matter what.
FADE OUT.
FADE IN:
EXT. RAVENCLAW CASTLE - DAY
Rowena is outside, pacing in the courtyard when Cedric approaches her.
CEDRIC
(serious)
Lady Ravenclaw, we have a problem.
ROWENA
(concerned)
What is it?
CEDRIC
(explaining)
One of the other noble families has accused us of practicing dark magic. They say that we're responsible for the recent attacks.
ROWENA
(shocked)
That's absurd! We would never do such a thing.
CEDRIC
(urgently)
I know, my Lady, but we have to prove our innocence.
Rowena nods, determination in her eyes.
FADE OUT.
FADE IN:
INT. RAVENCLAW CASTLE - GREAT HALL - DAY
Rowena is seated at the head of the table, surrounded by her family and the other noble families. The atmosphere is tense.
NOBLE FAMILY MEMBER
(accusatory)
You have to admit, Lady Ravenclaw, the evidence is stacked against you.
ROWENA
(defensive)
I swear to you, we had nothing to do with the attacks. We're innocent.
Another noble family member speaks up.
NOBLE FAMILY MEMBER 2
(skeptical)
How do we know that for sure?
Rowena takes a deep breath before speaking.
ROWENA
(resolutely)
I propose that we allow a neutral party to investigate these accusations. Someone who has no stake in this feud, who can look at the evidence objectively.
There is a moment of silence before one of the noble families speaks up.
NOBLE FAMILY MEMBER 3
(thoughtful)
That's not a bad idea. It could clear the air and put an end to this feud.
The other noble families nod in agreement, and Rowena looks relieved.
FADE OUT.
FADE IN:
INT. RAVENCLAW CASTLE - ROWENA'S STUDY - DAY
Rowena is alone in her study, poring over books and scrolls when she hears a noise from outside.
She turns to see the figure from before, standing outside her window.
ROWENA
(surprised)
What do you want?
The figure steps forward, revealing themselves to be a witch from a rival family.
WITCH
(sneering)
I know your family's secret, Ravenclaw. And I know how to use it against you.
Rowena draws her wand, ready for a fight.
ROWENA
(defiantly)
We'll see about that.
The witch casts a spell, but Rowena is able to deflect it with a shield charm. They engage in a fierce duel, with spells flying back and forth.
In the end, Rowena emerges victorious, and the witch is apprehended and taken into custody.
FADE OUT.
FADE IN:
INT. RAVENCLAW CASTLE - GREAT HALL - NIGHT
Rowena is seated at the head of the table, surrounded by her family and the other noble families. A neutral party, a respected wizard from a different part of Scotland, is presenting their findings.
NEUTRAL PARTY WIZARD
(concluding)
After a thorough investigation, we have found no evidence to suggest that the Ravenclaw family was involved in the recent attacks. We believe that the accusations were unfounded.
Rowena and her family let out a collective sigh of relief, grateful for the neutral party's ruling.
NOBLE FAMILY MEMBER 4
(apologetic)
We're sorry for accusing you, Lady Ravenclaw. It seems we were mistaken.
ROWENA
(diplomatic)
No harm done. We're just glad that the truth has come out.
FADE OUT.
FADE IN:
INT. RAVENCLAW CASTLE - ROWENA'S STUDY - DAY
Rowena is alone in her study, lost in thought. She picks up a family photo and looks at it for a moment before setting it down.
ALISTAIR
(offscreen)
Rowena, may I come in?
Rowena nods, and Alistair enters the room.
ALISTAIR
(apologetic)
I'm sorry for keeping the family secret from you all these years. I thought I was doing what was best for our family.
ROWENA
(understanding)
I know, Father. And I forgive you.
ALISTAIR
(grateful)
Thank you, my dear.
There is a moment of silence before Rowena speaks up.
ROWENA
(resolute)
But now that we know the truth, we have to protect Helena. She's still our sister, no matter what.
ALISTAIR
(supportive)
We will, my love. We'll protect her no matter what.
FADE OUT.
FADE IN:
INT. RAVENCLAW CASTLE - HELENA'S CHAMBERS - NIGHT
Rowena is sitting with Helena, and the two sisters are talking.
HELENA
(grateful)
Thank you for being there for me, Rowena. I don't know what I'd do without you.
ROWENA
(smiling)
You'll always have me, Helena. No matter what.
The camera pans over the Ravenclaw family, united in their determination to protect each other and their wizarding world from the looming threat.
FADE OUT.
END OF EPISODE.