At that moment a healer entered the room.

'Miss Granger, I'm glad to see you awake', he said.

Her fingers stilled for a moment, but as Severus made no move to sit back up, she continued her gentle stroking.

'How are you feeling?', the healer inquired.

'Tired, would you believe it?', she said. 'How long have I been asleep for?'

'You were entering your sixth night.'

'That long!', she exclaimed, then looked at the man still pushing his face into her side and her blankets.

'He wouldn't leave', the healer said. 'He didn't accept any visitors in your room except for me and a few of the nurses and he wouldn't leave. I told him to go home and sleep several times, but…'

She smiled at the healer. 'He can be very stubborn, I know.'

As they were talking the healer had taken his wand out and was now running it up and down over her.

'You seem to be in perfect health, but you should take it very slow for a couple of days. We'll keep you here another night and I'll check on you again in the morning. If nothing has changed, you can go home then.'

'Thank you.'

'You shouldn't be afraid of falling asleep again. It won't be like before.'

'Good,' she responded. 'Would you be so kind as to send a message to Harry Potter, letting him know I'm fine? He'll tell my other would-be visitors. And please tell him not to come barging in here. I do need rest. Tell him I'll telephone him in the morning.'

'Telephone?', the healer said amused.

'Yes,' she replied rather tersely, 'Harry and I both grew up with Muggles.'

'Oh,' he said, 'no! You mustn't misunderstand me! My wife is Muggleborn. She is teaching the children – and me – the best of both worlds. Just last week she bought us all mobiles. We would all go into different rooms in the house and call each other to practice. We had such a great time! I can call mister Potter for you if you give me his number.'

'That would be great', she said, smiling again and lifting her hand from Severus' neck to scribble down the number.

'I'll make sure you won't be disturbed till morning. Have a good night. Both of you', the healer said.

'Thank you, healer…'

'Butterworth.'

'Thank you, healer Butterworth, you too have a good night.'