Another week had passed. Harry's diet was kicked up a notch with now being able to have some soft bread to go with his soups. At least Madame Pomfrey had finally allowed Dobby to do the cooking. His soups were at least varied in flavor; today was tomato based. Snape had been by to visit as well, though Harry prefered to try and forget those times.

Madame Pomfrey had set him with a few books-text books to be exact. Bored of sleeping, Harry dutifully read. They were no more interesting than when he was younger, and it certainly wasn't as thrilling as his mother's book, but it kept his mind occupied enough. As long as he didn't think, everything was good.

Today he was on medical charms. It was interesting enough. Harry had just gotten to the section on charms for brain work-which was actually very interesting-when footsteps from the outside cooridor echoed through the empty hospital wing. Harry didn't bother looking up, assuming it was the medi-witch. She had gone out earlier and he honestly had no indication of time here. He didn't bother trying to figure it out.

"Potter." Harry jumped and tensed, magic surging through his limbs, through every pore and fiber he possessed. Draco Malfoy stood there, his cheeks lightly pinkened. "I wasn't trying to scare you," he sighed. Draco took a seat beside the bed and looked at him.

Harry looked at him, feeling awkward. They were enemies. Or at least, had been in the past. Draco shifted in his seat under the gaze, sighing again. "Are you feeling better?"

Was he feeling better. Harry rolled his eyes. He'd be feeling better when he started eating real food. He'd definitely start feeling better people stopped asking that question. And he would be prefect if this had never happened.

"I'll take that as a no." Draco sighed and shifted in his seat. "Of course."

Harry narrowed his eyes a bit and looked back to his book. Perhaps he would leave if he was ignored. But did he want to make things worse with the Slytherins? He marked his page and shut it, leaning back into the pillows as he looked at the blonde.

Draco cocked an eyebrow at him. "Professor Snape said you might be able to leave soon."

Harry perked up curiously. He'd finally be able to leave the Hospital Wing? That sounded too good to be true. Draco smiled easily. "Yeah, that'd make me happy too."

Harry's lips quirked into a smile. Draco smiled even more. He'd gotten a reaction from Potter. That was a feat in itself. "Dumbledore let it slip that we're going to be having a contest between the houses this year. Don't know about what, but I think it's going to be good."

Harry smiled a little again at the thought. Draco's confidence swelled. He felt so accomplished now. He opened his mouth for another try at a smile but the closed off look on the bedridden teen's face stopped him. He glanced around only to see his godfather.

Snape took a long look at Draco before looking at Harry. Harry's face was blank. He opened his book and sunk down, effectively blocking everyone from view. Snape scowled. "Potter."

Harry pretended to read. Snape glared at him, irritated. "Potter, put down that dumb book. You can't read without your glasses."

Draco looked between them. Harry continued to ignore Snape. Snape moved forward and plucked the book from Harry's hands. "Do you think I'm an idiot, Potter?"

Harry closed his eyes and looked at Snape. He held his hand out for the book. Snape moved it back. "No." Harry narrowed his eyes and kept his hand out. Snape rose an eyebrow. "No, Potter."

Emerald green eyes narrowed even further and he made a firm movement for the book. It flew into his hands. He set the book on to his lap. Snape and Draco's eyes widened. "Potter," Snape said quickly, moving forward. "Do you realize what you've just done?"

Snape reached out- Harry pushed his arms toward him. Snape flew out of the hospital wing, the door shutting with a large bang. Draco looked at the door and then at the ex-Gryffindor. He was mute, sickly, small and weak and yet his magic had managed to get stronger? What was this. He let out a breath, keeping his eyes on Harry. How had he managed to do it. Draco was astounded.

Draco was silent through dinner. He just couldn't believe what he had seen. Harry Potter, the boy he had found near death, was able to do wandless, wordless magic? He'd only heard of it in myths. His father had always wanted to be able to do that. Hell, any wizard would want to do that.

And why had Harry been so angry with Severus? The potions master wasn't the best man, but he hadn't deserved to be tossed out of the room. Though, he shouldn't have taken Potter's book either. He took a bite of spotted dick, chewing over his questions as he ate. The other Slytherins kept giving him looks, wondering why he was being so silent. Draco couldn't help it. This was an amazing discovery. Especially because one's magical health was always related to one's physical health.

He took a drink of pumpkin juice and vowed to visit Harry later. This was a puzzle he had to figure out, and it wasn't just because Severus had told all of them to be nice to the ex-Gryffindor.

Harry curled in on himself, laying on his side under the covers completely. The way the both of them had looked-he didn't want to see it again. He didn't want to see their fear and awe over him using magic. So what if he did it silently. And his wand wasn't here, so of course he couldn't use it. Sometimes wizards were dumb.
He sighed and frowned. He wished his kitten was here. He missed Whisper. The moment he got out of here he was going to go to his precious kitten.

There was a small tinkle as something moved against the metal. Harry froze, anxiety making its way through him. There was a warm body moving across his blankets and then up his back.

He tensed and then relaxed when Whisper meowed. He pushed the covers back and smiled, wrapping himself around the cat. Whisper purred delightfully, happy to be with his master again. Harry rolled onto side, pleased. He finally had his kitten. Now all he needed was his mom's book.

AN: Hey everyone, I'm sorry for the wait. It took awhile for me to get this done. I'm now in school and I'm working, so I'm a busy lady. Abandoning this story isn't an option, but chapters will take awhile to come out. I'm sorry for the inconvenience and I hope you all enjoy reading this still! If I'm taking forever, I generally post updates on my profile. Please check there if you are impatient. :)