Abril woke up with a pounding headache. As she tried to sit up, Sirius stopped her.
"Don't get up," he said. "You'll feel worse if you do."
Abril obeyed and remained lying on the bed. She felt weak and dizzy. She had used too much magic all at once; these were the side effects of depleting her magic. She was afraid to ask how many days she had been asleep, afraid of what had happened while she was unconscious, but she needed to know.
"How long have I been asleep?"
"Just a few hours."
Abril felt a sense of relief upon hearing Sirius's answer. But she was still anxious about Alessandro and Lissana.
"Have you spoken to Alessandro?"
"Not yet."
Abril sat up abruptly, which only made her feel worse. Sirius approached her, handing her a bowl in case she wanted to vomit.
"I told you not t
