DESIRES
the sequel to SECRETS
Synopsis: Sequel to SECRETS. It has been eight years since the death eaters invaded the castle on that fateful night—causing the death of her uncle and the disappearance of Draco Malfoy. Now Quinn is struggling with getting her life back in order and moving on, but what happens when Draco Malfoy comes back into the picture?
One: Longing
Quinn stared at the baby that was snuggled in her arms. It's soft pink skin and sweet face causing her heart to melt. She continued to watch the child for several quiet moments before she was interrupted by the opening of a door.
"Quinn, Mrs. Pennyfeather is requesting your presence in room thirty-eight," called a young woman in a white uniform with brunette hair.
Quinn nodded at the woman and took one last look at the baby in her arms before returning it to the basinet and exiting the nursery.
"Mrs. Pennyfeather? Amber told me that you wanted to see me?"
"Yes, dear, I just wanted to thank you for everything that you have done. You have been so wonderful to me while I have been stuck in this bed both before and after I had the baby."
Quinn smiled at the young mother, "It was my pleasure."
"I want you to know that I will be sending in a letter to your supervisor detailing what excellent care you have taken of the both of us."
"I appreciate that deeply," Quinn replied meaningfully. "I wish you the best of luck with little Jayne, and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us. I would be happy to help you out," she smiled.
Mr. Pennyfeather stepped into the room. "Are you ready, Muffin?" he asked his wife as she stood, cradling her sweet baby girl.
"Yes, I am more than ready!" Mrs. Pennyfeather announced. She flung one arm around Quinn, still cradling her bundle of joy in the other. "Thanks again, Quinn. You really are the best Healer in this place!"
Quinn continued to smile as she watched the happy couple and their new born exit the room and make their way out into the world as a happy family. She shoved back the feelings that suddenly flooded her mind. Feelings of despair, loneliness, and jealousy—jealousy of the happy little family that they had, of the love and support that they shared.
"Quinn?" Quinn turned towards the voice of Hermione Granger. "Are you ready to go? You're shift is over and we have to get going if we are going to meet Ginny in time. You know she gets upset when we are late."
Quinn sighed, "She is such a Bridezilla."
The two girls chuckled as they made their way towards the locker rooms where Quinn would change from her white healers dress into jeans and a flow-y top that were appropriate for wedding dress shopping. As she met Hermione outside of the locker rooms she took one last, longing glance through the nursery room window.
What she wouldn't give to have a family of her own.