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Chapter 4
Draco, Blaise, and Seamus all went as fast as they could to the Hospital Wing. Harry wasn't showing any signs of waking up anytime soon, and that made Draco even more worried than he already was. What if they had gotten to him too late? 'Don't think like that! He's survived multiple attacks by the Dark Lord, I don't think he'll let himself be done in by Weasel.' The blonde told himself. The trio burst into the Hospital Wing where there was already a crowd of people waiting for them. "What took you so long?" demanded Hermione. Draco was about to say something when Madame Pomfrey pushed forward through the crowd of people. "Put him down here. Honestly, I don't think this boy can do anything without injuring himself."
Draco glared at the Medi-Witch. "It wasn't his fault! It was that damned Weasley he's been seeing." "Watch your tone with me, Mr. Malfoy. I was merely saying that Harry always shows up here covered in bruises or blood or, in this case, both. Now, kindly put him onto this bed and allow me to do my job." Draco flushed furiously. No one had ever spoken like that to him, except his father. But he thought, since it was a matter of Harry's health, he better shut up and do as she said. He laid Harry down onto the bed and carefully pushed a piece of hair out of the boy's face. Severus laid a gentle hand on his godson's shoulder. "Draco, may I speak with you a moment? And you, as well, Severus." said Dumbledore.
Severus nodded and guided the younger Malfoy out into the hallway outside of the Hospital Wing and away from the gazes that followed after them. Albus shut the door and looked at the two people in front of him. "Draco, when we were just inside, you said that Mr. Weasley caused these injuries to Harry?" Draco nodded, looking into the old man's eyes. "And how do you know this?" "When Hermione came to talk to Blaise and I about something, Finnagin and Longbottom came running up to us in the corridor and said they'd walked in on Weasley beating Harry to a pulp and screaming...things at him." Severus's eyebrow furrowed in confusion. "What kind of things, Draco?"
The 16 year old sighed. "He kept saying 'Malfoy will never love you like I do' and saying that he was the only one who could ever love Harry." Severus was beyond furious. He had made a promise to Lily to protect Harry so nothing like this would ever happen to him. Dumbledore seemed to read his mind. "Don't beat yourself up, Severus, my boy. You couldn't have possibly known. I don't think any of us expected something like this to happen to Mr. Potter." The old man just didn't have a clue. Because of Ron Weasley, Harry was lying in the Hospital Wing and no one was sure what was going to happen.
"Severus, I want you to get Molly and Arthur Weasley here, as well as Remus and Tonks. They all deserve to know what's been happened here tonight." said Albus, the famous twinkle in his eyes missing. "Yes, Headmaster." Severus swept away, his black robes billowing out behind him. "Draco, might I ask you something? Feel free not to answer if you feel uncomfortable." The boy nodded, although he was pretty sure he knew what the Headmaster was going to ask. "I've noticed over the past couple of months, you've seemed to want to put the past behind you and become friends with Harry. Now, I must ask you this. Do you have other feelings for Harry other than just wanting friendship with him. Draco blushed furiously.
Dumbledore smiled and waited for the student to answer his question. "I've had a crush on him for a while now sir." The elderly Headmaster nodded. "And do your parents know about this?" "Only my mother and the only reason she knows is because I talk in my sleep. " Albus chuckled. "Alright, my boy. Why don't we step inside and see how Harry is doing, shall we?" The two went in together and was immediately greeted by Hermione in a tirade. "How could he do this to his boyfriend? Harry is his best friend! And you!" Draco was suddenly afraid as the young witch pointed an accusing finger at him. "ME? What could I have possibly done?" he demanded to know. "If you had gotten up the courage to tell Harry your feelings then maybe he would've realized that he feels the same and ended it with Ron!" The boy's eyes widened. "Are you telling me that Harry feels the same?" "Oh, it's obvious to everyone but you two! I've seen the way he looks at you, Draco, it's the way I look at..someone else." Hermione's cheeks turned a deep red.
Suddenly, when Draco was about to say something, Severus came in followed by Remus, Tonks, and the two Weasley parents. Remus immediately rushed to Harry's side and began talking with Madame Pomfrey, probably about Harry's condition, which Draco himself was dying to find out. "Thank you for bringing everyone here, although we seem to be missing-" "I'm here!" Minerva McGonagall came bursting through the doors, which had just closed. "Severus informed me on his way here that Mr. Potter had been harmed." "Yes, Minerva, it would appear that Harry was the victim of an abusive relationship with one Ronald Weasley." Everyone who didn't already know looked at the elderly man with wide eyes. "You're lying. My Ronald would never do that! Potter MUST be faking it." Molly said, rage making her voice shake. Draco glared menacingly at the fiery haired woman. "Don't you dare say anything against Harry. You don't have a clue what's been going on, and that's just sad." Molly looked like she could've slapped Draco for speaking to her in such a rude manner but Arthur's hand on her arm stopped her.
"Something's been going on that we weren't aware of Molly, you can't deny that. Ron has always been possessive about what's his. I knew that this relationship would have some complications but I didn't think it would get this far. I apologize on behalf of my son for causing this and for my wife speaking to you like this." he said turning his attention to Dumbledore. "I can certainly understand why you would feel the way you do, Molly, after all, Ronald is your son. But he did attack another student. Therefore, I have no choice but to expel him for doing this to poor Harry." Molly's jaw almost hit the floor and Draco couldn't stop the smirk that spread across his lips. "You can't expel him! Malfoy has attacked Ron and his friends for years and nothing has ever been done about it! I think some favoritism is being used, Albus. Don't think that this is over." The Weasley mother stalked out of the Hospital Wing, leaving the rest of the room in stunned silence. "Once again, I apologize for her behavior and for Ronald. Is there anything I can do?" Albus just shook his head. "I'm afraid not at this moment, Arthur, but you will be the first to know if anything can be done." The Weasley patriarch nodded and walked out of the room, following the path his angry wife took.
Madame Pomfrey cleared her throat, causing everyone to turn their attention to the Medi-Witch. Draco pushed forward and spoke the words that everyone was afraid to ask. "Is he going to be ok?" The grey haired woman sighed. "It seems that Mr. Weasley intended to do permanent damage to Harry. I healed the internal bleeding, broken ribs, a dislocated shoulder, and bruised jaw." "Well, if you healed everything, then why hasn't he woke up yet?" The woman looked around the room. "Harry has fallen into a coma, thanks to his magic. It was the magics way of protecting Harry's brain and heart. It is unknown when Harry will wake up. It could be tomorrow, next week, next month, maybe even next year." Hermione's eyes filled with tears and she grabbed the nearest person to her to keep from falling down, which just so happened to be Blaise. He caught her quickly and didn't let go. Draco felt his knees give out under him and he hit the ground, staring at the tile floor. "Draco!" said Severus, running to his godson's side. Everyone in the Hospital Wing was a mess.
It was Albus Dumbledore who finally broke the silence. "Minerva, Severus, I want you to locate Mr. Weasley and bring him here. Draco, Hermione, maybe it would be best for you to stay here for a little while, you seem to be in shock over this." Severus made sure that Seamus could support Draco before walking out the door, followed by Minerva. Draco looked at Blaise who was sitting next to Hermione on one hospital bed, stroking her hair as she continued to cry. "About time with those two, don't you think?" he mimbled to Seamus and the Irish boy chuckled, helping the other boy into a bed right next to Harry. "I'll say. I thought we were going to have to lock them in a broom closet. Actually we were thinking about doing that with you and Harry before he got together with Ron. But now's your chance, mate." Silver eyes looked at his crush and he sighed. "If he even gives someone like me a chance." "Do not have a lack of faith, Mr. Malfoy. You may be surprised what happens when you just believe." said Dumbledore just as Snape and McGonagall came storming into the room, furious expressions on their faces.
"Weasley's gone." stated Severus through gritted teeth. "What do you mean, gone?" questioned Remus, stepping away from Harry's bedside to look at his one time rival. "Exactly what I just said, Lupin. He's not anywhere on the castle grounds." "He must have went through some of the hidden passageways that are all over this place. But however will we find him? He could be long gone by now." said Hermione. Draco shook his head. "No, I think he is still nearby. Somewhere in hiding, but definately near the castle. Somewhere firmiliar to him." His silver eyes met Hermione's brown ones. "The Shrieking Shack."
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